Homicide

Justice for Junior: Multiple suspects in custody following on-tape slaying of teen, hacked to death after mistaken identity

 Justice for Junior: Multiple suspects in custody following on-tape slaying of teen, hacked to death after mistaken identity
Homicide

New York police said multiple arrests have been made in connection with Wednesday’s mistaken-identity murder of a 15-year-old Bronx teen who was repeatedly stabbed outside a local deli. Police announced Sunday night that they’ve arrested Kevin Alvarez, 19, and charged him with murder, manslaughter, gang assault, and assault. At the time, New York authorities said charges are …

‘Stepmom’ kills little boy, 4, then claims innocence while police say it was ‘not accidental’: Cops
Homicide
June 15, 2018

‘Stepmom’ kills little boy, 4, then claims innocence while police say it was ‘not accidental’: Cops

A California woman is behind bars after police say she killed her 4-year-old stepson then claimed it was accidental. On Thursday she pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. Daily Press reports that officers with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department arrested 24-year-old Rose Marie Schmittle and charged her with murder and “assault on a child …

Man fatally shoots father-in-law, kills pregnant wife and dumps body in dumpster: Cops
Homicide
June 12, 2018

Man fatally shoots father-in-law, kills pregnant wife and dumps body in dumpster: Cops

A pregnant Florida woman was found dead in a dumpster this week less than a day after her father’s body was found inside his home. According to WFOR, 21-year-old Martine Bernard’s body was found early Tuesday morning behind her Flagler Village, her Fort Lauderdale apartment complex. Investigators were on the scene to speak to the …

Police may have motive in murder spree that killed JonBenet Ramsey forensic psychiatrist; body count continues to rise
Homicide
June 5, 2018

Police may have motive in murder spree that killed JonBenet Ramsey forensic psychiatrist; body count continues to rise

Six homicides in the Scottsdale area of Arizona appear to be linked to the murder suspect’s divorce. A prominent forensic psychiatrist who consulted on the JonBenet Ramsey murder investigation is among six people believed to have been killed by 56-year-old Dwight Lamon Jones. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the suspect fatally shot himself Monday at an …

‘He’s Going to Kill Me,’ Broken taillight lead police to 3 bodies and woman fighting for her life
Homicide
June 1, 2018

‘He’s Going to Kill Me,’ Broken taillight lead police to 3 bodies and woman fighting for her life

A broken taillight led Springfield, Massachusetts, authorities to three bodies and a woman fighting for her life. Police attempted to pull-over 40-year-old Stewart Weldon, who allegedly refused orders. A “very dangerous pursuit” ensued, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced at a press conference Thursday. Authorities say Weldon eventually crashed into a police cruiser and resisted …

Teen arrested after slaying of Maryland police officer
Homicide
May 22, 2018

Teen arrested after slaying of Maryland police officer

PERRY HALL, Md. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after the slaying of a Baltimore County, Maryland, police officer, and three other suspects are still being sought, police said Tuesday on Twitter. The Baltimore County Police and Fire Department said tweeted that the teen was arrested shortly after the female officer was fatally …

Homicide
May 10, 2018

BREAKING: DNA match on human remains linked to missing girl Lindsey Baum

Grays Harbor County Sheriff Rick Scott announced on Thursday that detectives discovered a DNA match on human remains belonging to missing Washington state girl, Lindsey Baum. Sheriff Scott couldn’t give many details about the discovery, including the exact location where DNA match was found and any other evidence, but he indicated that the investigation into …

Man stabs married couple to death then opens fire on their bodies [UPDATE]
Homicide
May 8, 2018

Man stabs married couple to death then opens fire on their bodies [UPDATE]

A married couple found dead in a Pennsylvania home last month were stabbed to death and were shot after they died, according to updates this week by police. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the bodies of 28-year-old Tyler Roy and 27-year-old Christina Roy were found by a house painter on April 30 in their Churchville residence. …

Temple University student shot multiple times, dies inside off-campus apartment: Cops
Homicide
May 6, 2018

Temple University student shot multiple times, dies inside off-campus apartment: Cops

Authorities in Pennsylvania confirmed a 21-year-old junior at Temple University was fatally shot near the campus Saturday night. According to WTXF, Daniel Duignam was inside his apartment off campus when he was shot multiple times. Police indicate he was shot in the arm, chest and groin and was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting …