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

Taylor Williams: Missing girl’s mom in ‘life-threatening’ condition from suicide attempt, after police find human remains in her hometown

 Taylor Williams: Missing girl’s mom in ‘life-threatening’ condition from suicide attempt, after police find human remains in her hometown
Suicide

The mother of a missing 5-year-old Florida girl Taylor Williams is reportedly in life-threatening condition after an attempted suicide. According to First Coast News, two law enforcement sources said that 27-year-old Brianna Williams tried to kill herself Tuesday afternoon, although it’s unclear how. Authorities were en route to arrest Williams when the incident occurred. She’s …

‘Troubled’ man breaks into kindergarten class, attacks 51 children and 3 teachers with toxic chemical: Reports
Violent Crime
November 12, 2019

‘Troubled’ man breaks into kindergarten class, attacks 51 children and 3 teachers with toxic chemical: Reports

A man reportedly carrying out a “revenge on society” scaled the walls of an elementary school on Monday afternoon, and sprayed 51 children and three teachers with a harmful chemical. According to the South China Morning Post, the incident happened inside a kindergarten class in southwestern China. The suspect, identified as a  23-year-old man named …

Teen girl, 14, in custody after beloved animal rescue reality star is found tied up naked, dead with massive head gash
Juveniles
November 8, 2019

Teen girl, 14, in custody after beloved animal rescue reality star is found tied up naked, dead with massive head gash

Pennsylvania police said a 14-year-old girl turned herself in after the grisly death of a beloved Philadelphia pet rescuer. According to Sgt. Eric Gripp of the Philadelphia police, 59-year-old pet rescuer Albert Chernoff was found dead inside his home Tuesday, off of Algon Avenue in the Rhawnhurst area of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Enquirer reports that …