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

Gannon Stauch, 11, allegedly shot, stabbed, bludgeoned, stuffed in suitcase & thrown off bridge by EVIL STEPMOTHER

 Gannon Stauch
Murder

Murder suspect Letecia Stauch is facing numerous additional charges after authorities found the remains of her stepson, Gannon Stauch, in Florida on Wednesday. According to El Paso County Deputy District Attorney, Michael Allen, Stauch stands accused of killing her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon, who disappeared from his Colorado Springs home on January 27. Stauch was arrested …

Gannon Stauch
Juveniles
March 20, 2020

BREAKING: Remains of Colorado boy Gannon Stauch found in FLORIDA

Authorities believe they have found the remains of Colorado boy, Gannon Stauch, who mysteriously disappeared in January According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, remains that are likely of Gannon were found in Pace, Florida, roughly 1,377 miles away from the area he disappeared from. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida contacted …

Sophonnut Dy
Missing
March 20, 2020

MISSING: Police continue search for boy who mysteriously vanished near a bridge

*This is a developing story and will be updated and more information becomes available* Massachusetts authorities are searching for a 13-year-old boy who disappeared last Friday and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. The Eagle-Tribune reports that Sophonnut Dy, a student at UP Academy Leonard, was last seen in the Lawrence area at Duck …

Evelyn Boswell
Unsolved
March 19, 2020

Evelyn Boswell: Friend says mom of deceased tot ‘wet the bed,’ panicked as police searched grandfather’s property [EXCLUSIVE Part 1]

A Tennessee woman who has known Megan “Maggie” Boswell, the mother of deceased toddler, Evelyn Boswell, for years, claims Boswell displayed disturbing behavior as police desperately searched for the child. Christy Broome said that her daughter, Maddie, grew up with Boswell. The girls were inseparable best friends. Broome’s daughter passed away in 2018 at age …

Joseph Newell
Assault
March 18, 2020

FLORIDA MAN thinks pregnant woman has coronavirus, viciously attacks & strangles her: Police

A pregnant Florida woman is recovering after a brutal attack by a man who thought she had coronavirus, police say. NBC 2 reports authorities arrested 24-year-old Joseph Newell for allegedly attacking the victim on Monday night at a Cape Coral apartment complex. According to police, an officer heard a panicked scream. As the officer walked …

Jessica Vanzant Dietzel
Missing
March 18, 2020

URGENT: Family desperate for answers as young mom remains missing over a month

Georgia authorities are searching for a woman who has been missing for over a month. Fox31 reports that 21-year-old Jessica Vanzant Dietzel disappeared on February 16 and hasn’t been seen since. According to the Albany Police Department (APD) and Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Dietzel is from Leesburg and lives off of Creekside Drive “Were doing …