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

Wealthy family of motorcross champ accused of beating college student girlfriend plan to sue her for releasing gruesome aftermath photos: Report

 Wealthy family of motorcross champ accused of beating college student girlfriend plan to sue her for releasing gruesome aftermath photos: Report
Domestic Abuse

The family of a man accused of beating his girlfriend brutally last month reportedly announced they plan to file a lawsuit against her for sharing photos of the alleged incident. According to DailyMail, the family of 25-year-old Erick Bretz announced they plan to sue 22-year-old University of Florida student, Melissa Gentz, who posted numerous photos of …

Endangered & missing: Little boy disappears, possibly with woman connected to babysitter
Missing
October 8, 2018

Endangered & missing: Little boy disappears, possibly with woman connected to babysitter

Authorities are searching for a Missouri boy who disappeared from the St. Louis County area on Sunday afternoon, while in the care of his babysitter. CBS reports that St. Louis authorities issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Shamond Evans, a 3-year-old boy last seen with his babysitter, Craig J. Jacob, 57. According to police, Shamond’s parents …

‘Who will fight with me for change?’ Dad shares photos of dead wife, baby after boxing champ kills them in drunk driving crash: Report
Homicide
October 7, 2018

‘Who will fight with me for change?’ Dad shares photos of dead wife, baby after boxing champ kills them in drunk driving crash: Report

A grieving California man posted photos of his deceased wife and unborn child on social media, in hopes of bringing tougher laws on those who choose to drink and drive. Riverside County News Source (RCNS) reports that Krystil Kincaid, 29, of San Jacinto, and her unborn daughter lost their lives when an alleged drunk driver, identified …

College student shares photos after ‘millionaire motocross’ boyfriend reportedly strangles, beats her for wearing revealing clothing: Report
Domestic Abuse
October 6, 2018

College student shares photos after ‘millionaire motocross’ boyfriend reportedly strangles, beats her for wearing revealing clothing: Report

A University of South Florida student’s story has reached the masses after she decided to share photos of herself after a reported violent attack by her former boyfriend, a motocross champion arrested in Tampa last month for domestic abuse. Tampa Bay Times reports that a domestic fight on September 23 at the Element condominiums in …

Casey Anthony may want more kids and she doesn’t care what you think: Report
October 3, 2018

Casey Anthony may want more kids and she doesn’t care what you think: Report

Although she’s said for years she isn’t interested in having more children, infamous “tot mom” Casey Anthony now says she is considering it and doesn’t care what the public thinks. People reports that a source close to Anthony, who was acquitted in the 2011 murder case of her toddler daughter, is “open” to the possibility …

Mollie Tibbetts
Court
October 2, 2018

Mollie Tibbetts Update: Suspected killer files motion claiming ‘not enough facts’ in case to prepare a defense

Attorneys for a man suspected of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts filed a “Bill of Particulars” on motion on his behalf Friday, claiming prosecutors have not presented enough evidence for them to build a proper defense. ABC13 reports that the lawyers for accused murderer Cristhian Rivera filed a “Bill of Particulars” in connection …