Mom fatally shoots estranged husband in Wal-Mart parking on daughter’s 2nd birthday in front of kids: Police
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The victim had asked for a restraining order against his estranged wife, but authorities had been unable to serve it
Family Crime
September 10, 2018
Teen slashes grandmother’s throat, stabs her in driveway: Police
A Kentucky teen has beencharged with attempted murder after authorities say he slashed his own grandmother’s throat before repeatedly stabbing her on Friday. According to WDKY, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office deputies said they had responded to a 911 call placed by the suspect, 18-year-old Douglas Barton, who reported that his grandmother was injured. Officials reported that …
Murder
September 9, 2018
Dentist beats mistress’ toddler son to death—then arranges for her murder before trial
An Oklahoma-based dentist was convicted Thursday of fatally beating his girlfriend’s 19-month-old son and arranging for the woman’s murder while behind bars. KFOR reported that Bert Franklin was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Lincoln Lewis and soliciting the murder of Roxanne Randall, his girlfriend and the slain boy’s mother. A home surveillance camera apparently …
Murder
September 9, 2018
14-year-old boy rapes and murders 83-year-old neighbor in her home: Police
An 83-year-old woman is dead and authorities in Maryland believe a 14-year-old neighbor is responsible for raping and brutally murdering her in her home. According to Fox News, concerned neighbors called police after it had been several days since they had seen Baltimore resident Dorothy Mae Neal. The elderly woman was frequently out in the …
Murder
September 9, 2018
Woman shoots estranged husband at Walmart in front of their 3 kids during planned custody exchange: Cops
Authorities in Louisiana say a 31-year-old woman shot and killed her estranged husband this week in front of their children. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at a Walmart in Alexandria. According to Fox News, police responded to the store after receiving a report of shots fired at the location. Upon arriving, police reported that …
Murder
September 8, 2018
[UPDATE] Cops make another arrest after mayor and his wife found dead at home
A third suspect is in custody after the mayor of Leggett, North Carolina, and his wife were found dead of gunshot wounds inside of their home. According to WRAL, 30-year-old Dakeithia Nesha Andrews was arrested Saturday on suspicion of conspiracy robbery with a dangerous weapon. The Rocky Mount woman was booked into Edgecombe County Jail …
Murder
September 8, 2018
Shanann Watts’ grieving brother says he’s “never felt so loved” after global outpouring of support
Frankie Rzucek expressed gratitude to everyone who has tried to help his family after his pregnant sister and her two young daughters were brutally murdered, allegedly at the hands of her husband. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 33-year-old Chris Watts was placed on suicide watch after he was locked up on suspicion of killing 34-year-old Shanann …
Murder
September 8, 2018
Mayor, wife found slaughtered in home
The mayor of a North Carolina town and his wife were fatally gunned down this week, and two men police believe responsible for the killings are in custody. Multiple news organizations are reporting that the bodies of Gary and Jackie Dawn Skelton were discovered in their home Thursday, according to the New York Post. Gary …
Murder
September 8, 2018
Suspect charged with murder after professor girlfriend ‘falls two floors’ to her death while aboard cruise ship
A Kansas man was indicated on murder charges Thursday after authorities said he killed his girlfriend and “long-time partner” aboard a cruise ship earlier this year. ABC reports that Eric Newman and his girlfriend, Tamara Tucker, were aboard the Carnival Elation ship for a four-day excursion to the Bahamas when Tucker fell from the “balcony to several decks …
Murder
September 7, 2018
Novelist who wrote ‘The Wrong Husband accused’ of MURDERING HER OWN HUSBAND of 27 years
In an eerie twist, an Oregon woman who wrote a novel called “The Wrong Husband” is now accused of killing her own husband of 27 years, who was found dead from a gunshot wound June 2. Romance novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy, 68, was arrested Wednesday on charges of “murder and unlawful use of a weapon,” according …
Murder
September 6, 2018
Parolee with violent history kills three homeless people near train station: Cops
Authorities in Colorado say a man with a history of violent crime is now in custody on suspicion of killing three homeless individuals near a Denver rail station. Police reports indicate the victims, 39-year-old Nicole Boston, 39-year-old Jerome Coronado, and 45-year-old Christopher Zamudio, were all killed around Aug. 9 in the area of South Broadway …
Murder
September 6, 2018
‘Selfish’ parents beat toddler daughter to death during potty training, stuff her body in backpack & collect her welfare checks
A Michigan couple who beat their 3-year-old daughter to death in 2015 during a potty training session learned their fate in court on Wednesday. A judge called Erika Finley, 29, and Khairy Simon, 27, “selfish” as he sentenced them to 15-40 years and 12-40 years, respectively. The pair admitted to killing Kimora Simon, stuffing her body …