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

Update: Security footage could hold answers after police find beloved couple killed, buried together at beach

 Update: Security footage could hold answers after police find beloved couple killed, buried together at beach
Unsolved

Texas officials confirmed security footage captured an unknown person driving a deceased couple’s truck, and they’re hoping it will help them crack the case. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified 48-year-old James Butler and his wife, 46-year-old Michelle Butler, as the …

BREAKING: Bodies found mysteriously buried together at beach identified as missing couple
Homicide
November 2, 2019

BREAKING: Bodies found mysteriously buried together at beach identified as missing couple

Two bodies found buried together at a South Texas beach last week have been identified as a missing New Hampshire couple. The Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office announced that the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victims as 48-year-old James Butler and his wife, 46-year-old Michelle Butler. Authorities are treating the deaths as homicides, according …

Jayme Closs and Jake Patterson
Prison
November 1, 2019

Not safe in any prison? Jayme Closs’ kidnapper brawls with inmates who confront him over abducting little girl [Report]

Convicted killer Jake Patterson apparently got into a fight over Jayme Closs, the young girl he kidnapped last year after killing her parents in their Wisconsin home. Patterson is serving a life sentence for the murders of Barron couple, James and Denise Closs, and for kidnapping their only daughter, Jayme. Officials transferred Patterson from Wisconsin …

BREAKING NOW: Pennsylvania groom accused of sex-assault on bridesmaid just charged with attempted rape
Sex Crimes
November 1, 2019

BREAKING NOW: Pennsylvania groom accused of sex-assault on bridesmaid just charged with attempted rape

A Pennsylvania man accused of sexually assaulting a bridesmaid a day before his wedding is now facing attempted rape, according to police. NBC News reports that on Wednesday, the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office charged 28-year-old Daniel Carney with attempted sexual assault, attempted rape, and aggravated indecent assault. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the incident unfolded …

Mother forces three young children to help her poison and kill family dog: Police
Animal Abuse
October 31, 2019

Mother forces three young children to help her poison and kill family dog: Police

A South Carolina woman was arrested Tuesday after police said she made her children, all under the age of five, help her poison their dog. NBC 4 reports that Tiffany Priester had already been allegedly abusing her three children when their pet dog died. According to a North Charleston Police Department incident report, police got …

Casey Anthony: Dad George Anthony claims Tot Mom was a ‘good mom,’ tells her to come home
October 30, 2019

Casey Anthony: Dad George Anthony claims Tot Mom was a ‘good mom,’ tells her to come home

Casey Anthony’s parents are speaking out a year after a near-fatal accident that almost cost George Anthony his life. Dealing with the aftermath of the tragic accident made George deeply reflect on his life, including his relationship with his only daughter. As CrimeOnline previously reported, George lost control of his 1999 Toyota 4-Runner in November …