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
candy
Robbery
April 15, 2020

Boy ‘completely shatters’ glass door at a dollar store to rob it for candy, police say

A Georgia boy is accused of breaking into a dollar store to steal snacks, police say. According to the Hapeville Police Department, the incident happened at the Family Dollar store in Hapeville last week, overnight. The suspect, identified as a 13-year-old boy, had been thrown out of the store the previous day and returned after …

Juveniles
April 15, 2020

‘There’s no way he could’ve got out’: Missing 2-year-old tot boy found dead in koi pond

A 2-year-old Indiana boy reported missing was found deceased on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. Courier & Press reports that a toddler in Evansville, identified as Carter Pickerell, was found inside a neighbor’s koi pond. The boy’s father, who contacted 911 when his son disappeared, told the dispatcher there was no way the child could …

Honey Malone
Podcast
April 10, 2020

Honey Malone: Gorgeous teen girl ambushed, killed by ‘masked men?’ WHY?

At just 18 years old with a promising future ahead of her, Georgia teen Honey Malone was gunned down inside a friend’s apartment for seemingly no apparent reason. Almost eight years later, a suspect has been arrested. Authorities arrested Donald Ashe, 34, at 4:30 p.m. on April 3, at his mother’s Stone Mountain home. According …