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Alina Sheykhet: Ex-Boyfriend arrested in South Carolina in connection with University of Pittsburgh student’s murder

 Alina Sheykhet: Ex-Boyfriend arrested in South Carolina in connection with University of Pittsburgh student’s murder
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An ex-boyfriend of murdered University of Pittsburgh student, Alina Sheykhet, was reportedly arrested Wednesday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach Online reported that a concerned resident called police around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday to report a suspicious person tampering with the window of a home. Captain Joey Crosby said responding officers approached Matthew Darby, 21, and learned …

‘Dad’ drowns toddler daughter in bathtub after wife files for divorce: Police
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October 11, 2017

‘Dad’ drowns toddler daughter in bathtub after wife files for divorce: Police

A Lady Lake, Florida, father is accused of drowning his 17-month-old daughter because his wife was divorcing him. The Orlando Sentinel reported that Jeremy Main, 38, turned himself in Monday and admitted to killing his daughter, Makenzie Main, saying that he “ruined his life.” Sumter County deputies noted that Jeremy was bleeding from the wrists when …

Las Vegas Shooting: New audio of Stephen Paddock’s first shots; Mandalay Bay maintenance worker says he was warned of gunfire
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October 11, 2017

Las Vegas Shooting: New audio of Stephen Paddock’s first shots; Mandalay Bay maintenance worker says he was warned of gunfire

A maintenance engineer at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has come forward to tell his harrowing story of surviving Stephen Paddock’s shooting massacre that killed 58 people and injured nearly 500 more. Stephen Schuck appeared on the Today show Wednesday to describe his ordeal, crediting hotel security guard Jesus Campos with …

Several charges for man accused of killing newborn baby, hiding her in woods: Police
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October 11, 2017

Several charges for man accused of killing newborn baby, hiding her in woods: Police

Christopher McNabb, the man accused of killing his 2-week-old baby, is facing several felony charges, police confirm. Capt. Keith Crum with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office told CrimeOnline that McNabb will be charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, and concealing death. His first court appearance is scheduled for sometime on Thursday. So far, …

Foster parents beat 9-year-old son to death; boy’s body remains missing a DECADE later
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October 10, 2017

Foster parents beat 9-year-old son to death; boy’s body remains missing a DECADE later

A Seminole, Oklahoma, couple was found guilty of killing their 9-year-old foster son—despite the fact that his body was never found. The Ada News reported that James Rex Clark, 67, and Rebecca Faith Clark, 61, were convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder-child abuse and four counts of child abuse by injury, in connection with the death of Levi …

Texas Tech student shoots, kills police officer after cops find drugs in his room
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October 10, 2017

Texas Tech student shoots, kills police officer after cops find drugs in his room

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Authorities apprehended a 19-year-old student accused of fatally shooting a Texas Tech University police officer at the campus police station. University officials issued an alert saying the suspect was taken into custody Monday night and that the campus lockdown order had been lifted. In an earlier statement, the university identified the …

Man allegedly murders toddler daughter he adopted WEEKS earlier
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October 9, 2017

Man allegedly murders toddler daughter he adopted WEEKS earlier

A Wales, England, fitness instructor is facing murder charges for allegedly killing his 18-month-old daughter that he officially adopted with his husband two weeks earlier. BBC reported that Matthew Scully-Hicks, 31, is accused of “violently shaking” his 18-month-old daughter, Elsie Scully-Hicks, until she sustained serious head injuries. The baby is said to have suffered months …