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: Murder of Carla Stefaniak was ‘sexually motivated’ as she fought for her life, found half nude behind Airbnb rental [Police]

 Update: Murder of Carla Stefaniak was ‘sexually motivated’ as she fought for her life, found half nude behind Airbnb rental [Police]
Murder

Florida woman Carla Stefaniak, found murdered on Monday in Costa Rica, was apparently attacked and killed for sexual purposes, according to Costa Rican authorities. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Stefaniak, 36, spent the week in Costa Rica celebrating her birthday, but never boarded her flight back to Miami on November 28. Authorities said she was attacked …

FBI offers $25K while searching for killer of teen girl Hania Aguilar, ‘crime drop boxes’ set up for tips: Report
Violent Crime
December 5, 2018

FBI offers $25K while searching for killer of teen girl Hania Aguilar, ‘crime drop boxes’ set up for tips: Report

The FBI announced a $25,000 reward to anyone who provides valid information that leads to the party responsible for killing North Carolina teen, Hania Aguilar, who was found murdered close to a month after she disappeared. FOX News reports that several “crime drop boxes” have been placed in areas around Lumbertown, North Carolina, giving people …

BREAKING: Body found in Costa Rica confirmed as missing Carly Stefaniak, arrest made
Murder
December 4, 2018

BREAKING: Body found in Costa Rica confirmed as missing Carly Stefaniak, arrest made

A body found in Costa Rica on Monday has been identified as 36-year-old Florida woman, Carla Stefaniak, who was overseas vacationing for her birthday. NBC2 reports that according to the head of the Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department, Walter Espinoza, Carla died from trauma. Authorities found her body wrapped in plastic and partially buried behind the Airbnb …

State investigation after preschool assistant serves children Pine-Sol cleaner instead of apple juice: Report
Juveniles
December 3, 2018

State investigation after preschool assistant serves children Pine-Sol cleaner instead of apple juice: Report

Hawaii state officials are investigating an incident after several children at a Honolulu preschool were served Pine-Sol instead of apple juice during morning snacks. ABC reports a classroom assistant at the Kilohana United Methodist Church Preschool accidentally grabbed a bottle of Pine-Sol last week while preparing snacks for the children, and poured to cleaner into the …

Hania Aguilar Update: Profiler says killer was likely from the area and possibly knew slain girl, urges public to look closer at surveillance footage
Unsolved
December 1, 2018

Hania Aguilar Update: Profiler says killer was likely from the area and possibly knew slain girl, urges public to look closer at surveillance footage

Earlier this week, authorities found the body of 13-year-old North Carolina girl, Hania Aguilar. While the search continues for the teen’s killer, a criminal profiler provided tips about the elusive suspect. Hania was standing in the driveway of her family home in Lumberton, North Carolina, at the Rosewood Mobile Home Park, when a strange man wearing …

Mom admits she helped boyfriend hide her deceased toddler in cement INSIDE their home after he beat the boy to death
Murder
November 30, 2018

Mom admits she helped boyfriend hide her deceased toddler in cement INSIDE their home after he beat the boy to death

A Kansas woman was convicted of murder and other related charges after she admitted she helped her boyfriend hide her son Evan Brewer, a 3-year-old toddler found deceased inside a concrete block in 2017. Topeka Capital-Journal reports Miranda Miller, 37, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to child abuse, aggravated child endangerment, and second-degree murder. According to Sedgwick District Attorney …