Leigh Egan

Leigh Egan is a crime-fighting journalist and editor who specializes in breaking news and investigative true crime coverage. With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Leigh’s work can be found in a number of high-profile national publications. For Leigh, learning didn’t stop after college. She considers herself a lifelong learner who frequently takes media and journalism courses to keep abreast of the latest happenings and innovations in her field. Tips: legan@crimeonline.com

Olivia Jansen: Tot killed by father and dumped near walking trail had brain bleeding, signs of severe child abuse [Police]

 Olivia Jansen
Murder

A Kansas toddler found dead earlier this month suffered excruciating abuse before her death, according to a newly-released affidavit. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Howard Jansen III, identified as the father of 3-year-old Olivia Jansen, has been arrested for first-degree murder, aggravated endangering a child and criminal desecration of a body. Police also arrested his girlfriend, …

Chance Peterkin
Juveniles
July 24, 2020

Missing 5-year-old Florida boy has been found dead, mother arrested: Police

*This is a developing story and will be updated as additional details become available.* The body of a missing 5-year-old Florid boy has been found in a lake and his mother is now facing charges. According to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, 5-year-old Chance Peterkin, and his mother, Philletta Moransit, 29, were reported missing on …

Thaddeus Sran
Unsolved
July 24, 2020

Thaddeus Sran: ‘Uncooperative’ parents had another baby who died years earlier. Lawyer issues statement after police find tot’s body

Almost immediately after California authorities found what they believe to be the body missing toddler, Thaddeus Sran, the lawyer for the boy’s parents issued a statement on their behalf. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Madera Police Chief Dino Lawson said the body was found at about 9:15 a.m. Thursday in rural Madera County. The body cannot …

Murder suspects
Podcast
July 23, 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Sheriff says Florida fishing trip killer had ‘civil conversation’ with victim in ‘bizarre’ store encounter minutes before murders [SEE IT]

A sheriff says that a Florida man accused of killing three victims at a fishing lake had a civil conversation with one of the victims just minutes before he went on a murderous rampage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield, 30, and Brandon Rollins, 27, were brutally beaten and shot to death …

Murder suspects
Murder
July 22, 2020

Florida fishing trip murders: Community helps catch killer after calls pour in, urging cops to investigate villain with over 200 felony charges [UPDATE]

The “trigger man” in a Florida fishing trip massacre was apparently named by local community members, leading police to investigate and ultimately arrest him and two accomplices. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield, 30, and Brandon Rollins, 27, were brutally beaten and shot to death at around 10 p.m. Friday night at …