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

Jennifer Dulos: Estranged husband and GIRLFRIEND arrested in connection with missing mom who mysteriously vanished from upscale community

 Jennifer Dulos: Estranged husband and GIRLFRIEND arrested in connection with missing mom who mysteriously vanished from upscale community
Missing

The estranged husband of missing Connecticut woman, Jennifer Dulos, was arrested in connection with her disappearance. Police also arrested his girlfriend. Hartford Courant reports that New Canaan police charged Fotis Dubos, 51, and Michelle Troconis, 44, with “hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence.” Police arrested the couple at a hotel late Saturday night. They’re both …

Maleah Davis: Activist says ‘stepdad’ confesses without remorse as child’s remains are found, but lawyer claims it never happened [Reports]
Juveniles
June 1, 2019

Maleah Davis: Activist says ‘stepdad’ confesses without remorse as child’s remains are found, but lawyer claims it never happened [Reports]

A community activist claimed the man behind bars in connection with the disappearance of 4-year-old Maleah Davis “snapped” before accidentally killing the child. Yet, the suspect’s lawyer says the story the activist is telling the public isn’t true. Quanell X said he managed to elicit a confession during a Friday morning jailhouse interview with 26-year-old …

‘I had no part in Caylee’s death’: Tot Mom Casey Anthony movie is coming
Celebrity Justice
May 31, 2019

‘I had no part in Caylee’s death’: Tot Mom Casey Anthony movie is coming

Florida woman Casey Anthony is reportedly making a movie about her life, detailing her wild days of partying and her eventual murder trial acquittal. DailyMail spoke exclusively with 33-year-old Anthony, who said the upcoming movie will be entitled, “As I Was Told.” The title reflects her life, Anthony said. She said she was told to …

‘DUI Mom’ who didn’t put seatbelts on twin boys killed in head-on crash was cited just days prior for same violation: Police
child endangerment
May 31, 2019

‘DUI Mom’ who didn’t put seatbelts on twin boys killed in head-on crash was cited just days prior for same violation: Police

Just nine days before a South Carolina woman crashed head on into another car, she was cited for another child restraint violation. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 38-year-old Jennifer Lyn Knox was driving a BMW northbound along Walhalla Highway (State 183) in Seneca at around 10 p.m. Sunday night, when she tried to pass another vehicle. …

Ellen DeGeneres: Mom breaks silence after Ellen accuses her of not believing stepfather sexual assault claims
Celebrity Justice
May 31, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres: Mom breaks silence after Ellen accuses her of not believing stepfather sexual assault claims

Betty DeGeneres, mom of popular talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, opened up this week, after Ellen claimed her mother didn’t believe she was being sexually abused. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Ellen, while speaking on the Netflix show, “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,” said her stepfather fondled her breasts when she was …

Baby boy dies at daycare after choking on a PINE CONE: Report
Juveniles
May 30, 2019

Baby boy dies at daycare after choking on a PINE CONE: Report

A baby boy is dead and police say it happened after the infant choked on a pine cone at a home daycare in North Carolina on Wednesday. ABC 30 reports that the incident happened at A Hug A Day Daycare a little before 11 a.m. The daycare is managed out of a home in the …

‘Child who acted up the most’: Parents take pics, record while little boy in shock collar dies slow death without food [Police]
Child Abuse
May 29, 2019

‘Child who acted up the most’: Parents take pics, record while little boy in shock collar dies slow death without food [Police]

Before he died, a 12-year-old boy was shackled inside an Indiana motel bathtub with a dog shock collar around his neck, according to police. CBS 4 reports that little Eduardo Posso passed away at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, last week after he was rushed to the hospital “severely emaciated.” The boy’s …

Jennifer Dulos
Missing
May 29, 2019

Devoted mom of five involved in heated 2-year custody battle vanishes from wealthy community, days before court hearing [Reports]

A Connecticut mother of five children who vanished last week has apparently been involved in a tumultuous two-year custody and divorce battle with her estranged husband. The Connecticut Post reports that 50-year-old Jennifer Dulos was reported missing Friday. She was last seen in New Canaan, driving a 2017 black Chevrolet Suburban. On Friday night, authorities …