Mom Threw Kids Out of SUV on Freeway Before Driving into Tree
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Danielle Johnson had already stabbed her boyfriend to death. Her 8-month-old daughter was hit by a car and killed.
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April 9, 2024
Texas Woman Kills Boyfriend’s 4-Year-Old Daughter, Brings Her to Hospital ‘Cold’ with Black Eye
A Texas judge sentenced a 33-year-old woman to 50 years in prison for the 2019 death of her boyfriend’s daughter. According to the District Attorney’s Office of Harris County, a jury convicted Shawna Hooey on April 3 of murder, in connection with the death of Jakyzia Alexander, 4. Hoovey was taking care of Jakyzia and …
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April 8, 2024
Mississippi Firefighter Shot Dead by Live-in Girlfriend
A Mississippi firefighter was shot dead on Sunday in an apparent domestic dispute. Jackson firefighters conducted a wellness check Sunday morning for Gerald “Buster” Bates, 49, who didn’t show up for his work shift, and found him dead. The woman he lived with, 41-year-old Tammie Williams, had barricaded herself inside, so they called Jackson police …
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April 7, 2024
Former High School Classmate Charged With Death of Pregnant Chicago Woman
Chicago police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a pregnant woman found in an alley in February. Dontrell Anderson, 26, has been charged with first degree murder and concealing a homicidal death, WBBM reported. He was taken into custody in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, earlier this week and extradited to Illinois, to face trial …
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April 7, 2024
Tennessee Couple Accused of Killing Toddler Grandson on Day After Christmas
A Tennessee grand jury has indicted a Hardin County couple in the death of their 3-year-old grandson late last year. Carson Brasher was found dead on December 26, 2023, WSMV reported. Jeff and Amy Brasher were arrested on March 29, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office said. Amy Brasher was indicted on charges of …
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April 7, 2024
More Charges for SC Man Who Murdered Paramedic, New Mexico State Police Officer
South Carolina authorities have charged Jaremy Smith with 17 counts related to the murder of Florence County paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore last month. In addition to murder and kidnapping, Smith has been charged with two counts of burglary, carjacking, possessing a weapon in commission of a violent crime, felon in possession of a firearm, criminal conspiracy, …
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April 7, 2024
Pre-Med Student Fatally Stabs Mother, a Beloved Elementary School Teacher: ‘She got on my nerves’
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother to death at her home, WFLA-TV reports. The attack happened around 2 p.m. Saturday in Frostproof, where the assailant, 21-year-old Emmanuel Espinoza, had come from Gainesville for a family gathering. After the victim opened the door to greet her son, he allegedly stabbed her …
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April 6, 2024
Massachusetts Man Arrested in Death of 17-Year-Old Girlfriend
A 20-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested after his 17-year-old girlfriend was found dead in his home. Stow police said they were called to a home in the town at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday for a well-being check, WCVB reported. They were met by Shane Curry, who refused to let officers inside for about …
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April 6, 2024
Arizona Man Indicted for Death of Teen Found ‘Burned Beyond Recognition’ in Bonfire Pit
An Arizona man has been indicted in the murder of a teen found dismembered “and burned beyond recognition” in a bonfire pit in Tonto National Forest last year. Anthony Ruinard Jr., 38, was arrested in July for the murder of 18-year-old Parker League, who had just graduated high school in Nebraska and was visiting friends, …
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April 6, 2024
Minnesota Father Gets 30 Years in Prison For Murder of Mistress Who He Claimed Shot Herself
A married Minnesota father who fatally shot his mistress must serve 30 years in prison for her killing, Fox 9 reports. This week, a judge handed down the sentence to 45-year-old Matthew Ecker, who was convicted in February of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig on December 16, 2022. As …
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April 5, 2024
Couple Married for 60 Years Found Murdered in Home; No Arrests Made
On Wednesday, Florida police asked the public for information regarding last month’s shooting that left an elderly couple dead. Major and Claudette Melvin, 89 and 85, were found dead at their Fort Lauderdale home on March 22. WTVJ reported that no arrests have been made even though detectives have been following leads for the past …
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April 4, 2024
2 Men Arrested in Connection With Death of Massachusetts Woman
Two men have been charged with financial crimes connected with the investigation into a Massachusetts woman found dead at her home earlier this week. Kelly Shaw, 44, and John “Jack” Harper, 45, have been charged with larceny valued over $1,200, uttering forged checks and other offenses, the Patriot Ledger reported. Shaw was 56-year-old Christine Ruth …