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

WATCH VIDEO AS BRAVE COP CRAWLS INTO BURNING CAR TO SAVE LIFE

 WATCH VIDEO AS BRAVE COP CRAWLS INTO BURNING CAR TO SAVE LIFE
Heroes

– Officer Jason Trzewieczynski is being hailed a hero after pulling a 28-year-old man from a burning car.
– The driver was taken to the hospital immediately and is expected to recover.
– The incident happened in late July in California’s San Francisco Bay area, along Curtner Road.
– Resident Beth Koenig captured the incident with her cellphone.
– Trzewieczynski added he was just doing his job and that officers are here to help people.

Convicted pedophile beaten, drowned in jail toilet by furious Florida inmate: Police
Jail
August 2, 2019

Convicted pedophile beaten, drowned in jail toilet by furious Florida inmate: Police

A convicted Florida child molester is dead after his cellmate allegedly killed him on Tuesday afternoon. USA Today reports that 43-year-old Paul Dixon is facing murder charges in connection with the death of convicted pedophile, David Oseas Ramirez. The incident happened in Duvall County, according to officials. According to police, Dixon is accused of beating …

In one week, Cyntoia Brown walks free after being sentenced to life for murder at age 16
Famous Murder Cases
August 1, 2019

In one week, Cyntoia Brown walks free after being sentenced to life for murder at age 16

Cyntoia Brown, sentenced to spend life behind bars at age 16, is scheduled to leave the Tennessee Prison for Women next week. She served 15 years after a judge gave her the controversial life sentence in connection with a “john” who reportedly abused her. Brown’s release comes after Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted her clemency …

‘I beat the s*** out of her, smothered her’: Mom’s boyfriend holds tot’s head in freezer, claims he ‘brought her back to life’ afterward [Court Docs]
Attempted Murder
August 1, 2019

‘I beat the s*** out of her, smothered her’: Mom’s boyfriend holds tot’s head in freezer, claims he ‘brought her back to life’ afterward [Court Docs]

An Illinois man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he told others he beat and strangled his girlfriend’s daughter to death, then “brought her back to life.” QuadCities reports that authorities issued a warrant last week for 30-year-old Joshua Hasselbacher for an incident that happened a few years back. According to police, family …

Jennifer Dulos
Missing
July 31, 2019

Jennifer Dulos: Bloodstained bra, T-shirt of missing mom found near estranged husband’s home, police say

Authorities reportedly found numerous items connected to the disappearance of missing Connecticut mom, Jennifer Dulos, including the clothing she may have been wearing the morning she vanished. Hartford Courant reports that investigators found the items around 75 miles from the home of Jennifer’s estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, who has been the primary suspect in her …

WATCH: Security footage captures American teens fleeing after stabbing Italian police officer. Was it self defense? [Police]
Viral hoax
July 29, 2019

WATCH: Security footage captures American teens fleeing after stabbing Italian police officer. Was it self defense? [Police]

Italian police say two American teens visiting Italy were captured on CCTV security footage running away from a gruesome crime scene in Rome, Italy, that left a newlywed police officer dead. Gabriel Christian Natale-Hjorth, 18, and 19-year-old Finnegan Lee Elder, both of San Fransisco, were spotted fleeing the scene after 35-year old Carabinieri officer Mario …