A Texas man convicted of raping his 1-month-old daughter, who suffered 45 broken bones and other injuries due to the assault, was sentenced to 244 years in prison Thursday. Patricio Medina, 27, of Waco, confessed to a fellow inmate that he sexually assaulted the infant while high on methamphetamine, the Waco Tribune-Herald reports, citing the …
An 11-year-old Georgia girl was killed Wednesday when the weakened Hurricane Michael sent a carport leg through the roof of her grandparents’ Seminole County home. The Atlanta Journal-Consitution reported that Sarah Radney was left injured and helpless for several hours as rescuers were unable to reach her. At the time, Radney and her 12-year-old brother …
It’s National Domestic Violence month in the U.S. and countries all over the world. If you are someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some resources that can help right away.
The National Domestic Violence hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Resources for the deaf are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) by videophone (855-812-1001), instant messenger (DeafHotline) or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides resources for victims and advocates affected by sexual assault. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a staff member who can connect you with sexual assault resources in your area.
For youth in crisis, The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453.
Visit the website for the National Coalition of Domestic Violence for further resources: https://ncadv.org/resources
Help is always available. Make the call that could save your own or someone else’s life today.
Three Tennesee teens will be tried as adults in May’s fatal beating of an elderly laundromat worker who they allegedly attacked as they vandalized and robbed the business. The Montgomery County Grand Jury indicted Jevon Brodie, 15, Tavares Harbison, 14, and Harrison Smith, 15, on first-degree murder charges in connection with an attack on Ted Cook, …
The man accused of abusing and starving his 10-month-old daughter to death waited a full 90 minutes to call 911 after he found the infant girl dead — and made a call to his lawyer first. According to MLive, prosecutors played the 911 in the courtroom at the probable cause hearing for Seth Welch and …
Two British teens were sentenced this week for the torture of a 16-year-old girl which largely played out on social media. The BBC reported that Chyane Stephenson-Dielhenn, 18, and a 16-year-old accomplice committed the barbaric acts in a hostel room where they kept the victim hostage. Prosecutor Elaine Cousins said the pair burned the victim with cigarettes, …
Michigan State Police cleared up confusion and misconceptions on Wednesday, regarding a one-day sweep by carried out by several agencies last month that safely recovered 123 children in Wayne County, Detroit News reports. As CrimeOnline previously reported, The U.S. Marshals Service, Michigan State Police, and numerous other agencies participated in “Operation MISafeKid,” a one-day operation carried out on September …
UPDATE: 5:16 pm. ET The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has provided a statement to CrimeOnline on the latest development: “We have been contacted by a lady who has indicated she is the biological mother and is willing to cooperate,” Mendocino County Sheriff Lt. Shannon Barney said. “We have not yet obtained a sample and are working …
A Missouri boy reported missing on Sunday has been found safe, and apparently he’s the centerpiece of a convoluted custody battle. FOX2 reports 3-year-old Shamond Evans was found safe on Monday with his legal guardians, identified as Craig Jacob, 57, and Linda Davis, 59. Police stated a complicated custody issues exists between the boy’s mother …
A Pennsylvania couple has filed a lawsuit, alleging their son endured relentless bullying due to five girls’ falsely accusing him of sexual assault According to WPXI, the boy’s parents said their son (identified as “TF” in the lawsuit) is no longer enrolled in the Seneca Valley School District due to harassment he suffered even after …
A newborn baby has been hospitalized with serious injuries after the infant was allegedly raped. BBC reports that the infant from the Annalong area of County Down in Ireland is in intensive care at a Belfast hospital after the baby was allegedly raped on September 29. Investigators from the Police Service of Norther Ireland’s Serious …
Young patients at Children’s of Alabama were greeted by a group of superheroes in the form of window washers dressed as comic-book favorites. According to AL.com, Sunlight Building Services LLC provided the workers through a contract with Hoar Construction LLC and sent window washers dressed as Batman, Superman, Spiderman and Captain America this week. As …
