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

CRAZY-TALK: CHEATING HUBBY SAYS missing Connecticut mom-of-5 Jennifer Dulos IS HIDING ‘HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS’ EVEN THOUGH COPS THINK SHE’S DEAD!

 Jennifer Dulos
Missing

Fotis Dulos’ defense lawyer apparently said that missing mother Jennifer Dulos took money from her husband’s account before she vanished, despite the fact that police think that she’s deceased. The statement from defense attorney Norm Pattis came after State Attorney Richard Colangelo requested a gag order in the case of the missing mother, who vanished …

Mother behind bars after her two children die MINUTES apart from each other
Violent Crime
August 9, 2019

Mother behind bars after her two children die MINUTES apart from each other

A New York mother is behind bars after police say she caused the death of her two toddler children, who died minutes apart from each other. PIX11 reports that 3-year-old Micha Gee and his 2-year-old sister, Olivia Gee, died in 2017. Police initially believed that both children died from asthma attacks. The children’s mother, Jade …

Police continue search at trash landfills after accused killer says he hid little girl in dumpster after killing her mother: Police
Missing
August 8, 2019

Police continue search at trash landfills after accused killer says he hid little girl in dumpster after killing her mother: Police

South Carolina authorities continue their search for a missing 4-year-old who is presumed dead after an alleged killer admitted he hid her in a dumpster, according to police. As CrimeOnline previously reported, authorities are searching for 5-year-old Nevaeh Lashy Adams. A family member reportedly found the girl’s mother, Sharee Bradley, deceased inside her home at the Lantana …

Cyntoia Brown is out of prison. Here’s what is next as she faces life on the outside as an adult
Famous Murder Cases
August 7, 2019

Cyntoia Brown is out of prison. Here’s what is next as she faces life on the outside as an adult

After spending 15 years behind bars for killing an alleged “john,” sex trafficking victim Cyntoia Brown walked out of prison on Wednesday. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Brown’s release comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted her clemency earlier this year, which reportedly commuted her sentence to parole. Brown will remain on parole for 10 years. …