SHOCK EVIDENCE: L.I. SERIAL KILLER KEEPS VICTIMS ALIVE FOR DAYS TO ‘PLAY’ WITH THEM BEFORE MURDERS
Crime Stories
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
September 3, 2024
Former Aide to NY Governor Charged with Acting as Secret Chinese Government Agent
A former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has been charged with serving as an agent for the Chinese government, U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announced Tuesday. The New York Times reports that Linda Sun, who once served as Hochul’s …
Celebrity
September 3, 2024
‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Star Amy Slaton Arrested After She’s Bitten by Camel at Zoo: Report
Amy Slaton, star of the TLC series “1,000-Lb. Sisters,” was reportedly arrested Monday at a Tennesee zoo for drug possession and child endangerment. Crockett County police said they smelled a suspicious odor coming from Slaton’s car after responding to reports …
Unsolved
September 3, 2024
$15K Reward Offered After 90-Year-Old Navy Veteran Killed in Broad Daylight
A $15,000 reward is being offered for information in the deadly shooting of a 90-year-old Navy veteran during a carjacking in southwest Houston over the weekend. Police said Nelson Beckett was shot and killed on Saturday outside an assisted living …
Fraud
September 3, 2024
Georgia Woman Impersonates Slain Friend in $200K Fraud Scheme, Victim Found Dismembered in Bag
Police in Georgia arrested a woman linked to the 2007 cold case murder of a New York woman whose remains were found in Troup County. According to 11Alive News, police arrested Angel Marie Thompson on August 19 and charged her …
Drunk Drivers
September 3, 2024
Florida Mayor Arrested for Drunk Driving; BAC Was Reportly Twice Legal Limit
A Florida mayor was arrested last month with a DUI after she allegedly followed a couple home, hit their mailbox, and parked her car on the grass. Naples police said Teresa Heitmann, mayor of Naples, was arrested on Wednesday after …
Murder
September 3, 2024
Utah Man Arrested for Murder of Wife Hours After Welfare Check Requested for Her
A Utah woman was found dead and her husband arrested just hours after a 911 caller requested a welfare check for her. An affidavit says that St. George police responded to the home but were unable to contact anyone, KSL …
Child Abuse
September 3, 2024
Grandmother Charged in Death of Toddler Found Dead After 2 Days
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with murder in the death of her 3-year-old granddaughter in Pittsburgh. Denise Johnson, 56, was arrested Sunday and charged with homicide, aggravated assault, abuse of a corpse, and corruption of a minor, WTAE reported. …
Murder
September 2, 2024
No Bond for Accused Murderer, Police Find SC Woman Missing Since 2022 Buried in Backyard Fire Pit
New details are emerging in connection with a woman found dead inside the fire pit in the backyard of a South Carolina man’s home. As CrimeOnline previously reported, on Thursday morning, police in Orangeburg detained Sheridan Fogle, 54, charging him …
Missing
September 2, 2024
Body Found Following Security Footage Release of Missing 21-Year-Old Florida Jogger
Authorities have recovered a body from the Caloosahatchee River, which is believed to be that of a North Fort Myers woman who has been missing since Wednesday. In a Facebook post, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno stated that while forensic …
Murder
September 2, 2024
Woman Beheads Lover With Chainsaw, Leaves Dismembered Body in Car
An Alabama woman could face additional charges in the death of her boyfriend, who was reportedly found dismembered last Tuesday. Benito Guzman was found mutilated in a car parked in Fadette on August 27. Joselina Lopez is believed to have …
Missing
September 2, 2024
More Human Remains Found at Neighbor’s Home During Search for Missing California Couple
Additional human remains were found at the home of a California man arrested last week for murder, following the disappearance of his neighbors. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the Redlands Police Department arrested 62-year-old Michael Sparks last week on murder charges …
Murder
September 2, 2024
Kenyan Man Extradited to US to Stand Trial for Murder of Girlfriend
A Kenyan man wanted for the murder of his girlfriend in Massachusetts has been extradited to the United States. Kenya Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga said that Kevin Kangethe left Nairobi on Sunday on his return to Boston, The …
Murder
September 2, 2024
College Gymnast Shot Dead in Her Off-Campus Apartment
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a top college gymnast at her off-campus apartment on Friday. Kara Welsh, 21, was killed just before midnight at her apartment less than amile from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, …
Cold Cases
September 2, 2024
Alabama Man Arrested for Cold Case Murder of Georgia Pharmacist
A 63-year-old Alabama man was arrested last week for the murder of Georgia pharmacist Julie Ann McDonald, who was found dead in her home on June 11, 2000. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said that Clerence George was arrested at …
Murder
September 1, 2024
SC Man Arrested After Woman Missing Since 2022 Found Buried in Her Former Backyard
A South Carolina man was arrested this week and charged with the death of a woman last seen in 2022 after her remains were found outside her home in June. Sheridan Dirk Fogle, 54, has been charged with murder of …
Shooting
September 1, 2024
4-Year-Old Boy Shoots & Kills Himself With Handgun From Glovebox of Dad’s Truck
A 4-year-old Louisiana boy found a loaded, unsecured handgun in the glove box of a car and shot himself to death with it. According to WAFB, the incident took place just after 8:30 a.m. Sunday in Brusly. The Brusly Police …
Assault
September 1, 2024
Missouri Man Out of Prison on Parole Uses 11-Year-Old Girl as ‘Human Shield,’ Savagely Beats Police Officer Who Responded
A Missouri man is in jail after he used an 11-year-old girl as a “human shield” and then pummeled a police officer who tried to arrest him. Jeffrey Price has been charged with kidnapping, assault, and other charges after the …
Murder
September 1, 2024
Colorado Dog Breeder Found Dead After He, Puppies Go Missing; Suspect Arrested
A man charged with killing a Colorado dog breeder and stealing his puppies told authorities multiple different stories within the same interview with detectives. Sergio Ferrer, 36, was arrested for an unrelated warrant on the same day a volunteer group …
Murder
September 1, 2024
10-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Confesses to Double Murder in Louisiana
A 10-year-old Louisiana boy reportedly confessed to police that he shot to death and 82-year-old man and his 31-year-old daugther Sunday morning. The victims were identified as Joe Cornelius Sr., a long time Minden city council member who was appointed …
Murder
September 1, 2024
Pennsylvania Couple Arrested for Murder of Woman Found Dead in Their Apartment
A Pennsylvania husband and wife have been charged in the death of a 26-year-old woman found dead in their apartment. The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office identified the victim on Sunday as Allie McFadden, WGAL reported. She was found dead in …
Car-jacking
September 1, 2024
Florida Man Out on Probation Carjacks and Kidnaps 3 Children: Police
Three Florida children were kidnapped when the rental car they were sleeping in was carjacked Saturday morning. Local 10 reports that video surveillance captured 26-year-old Noel Castro commandeering a Nissan Versa from in front of a motel along Tamiami Trail …
Murder
September 1, 2024
‘Frustrated’ Babysitter Arrested for Murder After Smashing 4-Month-Old Infant’s Head into Elevator Wall
A Utah babysitter has been arrested in connection with the death of a 4-month-old infant. According to Fox 43, Zachary Walton, 28, was arrested in Midvale Sunday and is facing multiple felony charges, including murder and child abuse. A police …
Missing
September 1, 2024
FBI Offers $25K Reward for Mother Who Allegedly Sold Disabled Son at Texas Grocery Store
Federal authorities are offering a substantial reward for critical information regarding the disappearance and potential death of 6-year-old disabled Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez and the location of his accused mother. The Dallas FBI issued an Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP) warrant …
September 1, 2024
How ‘Zone 7’ Podcast and Serial Killer Helped Catch Daughter’s Murderer
Murder
August 31, 2024
Suspect In Murders of 76-Year-Old Massachusetts Woman and Her Daughter Caught in New York City
New York police on Thursday arrested a Massachusetts man wanted in the stabbing deaths of his girlfriend and her mother at Worcester senior living apartment. Sergia Acosta, 76, and Ana Maria Martinez, 58, were found dead last Saturday afternoon in …
Homicide
August 31, 2024
‘Several’ People Dead After House Fire in Western New York
Officials are investigating after finding “several” people dead following an early morning house fire in a Rochester, New York, suburb early Saturday. Irondequoit Police said a 911 call came in just before 5:30 a.m. Police and fire personnel from several …
August 31, 2024
Mom, Boyfriend Abduct 4-Year-Old Son at Gunpoint
A 4-year-old North Carolina boy abducted at gunpoint by his mother was recovered Saturday morning, and his mother and her boyfriend were arrested. The incident began Friday afternoon when Deneshia Williams, Jontae Purdie, and another man accosted the boy’s father, …
Murder
August 31, 2024
21-Year-Old Nepali Nursing Student Shot to Death in Houston Apartment
An arrest has been made in the shooting death of a Nepali nursing student in southwest Houston last weekend. Bobby Singh Shah, 51, has been charged with capital murder in the death of 21-year-old Muna Pandey, who was found Monday …
Kidnapping
August 31, 2024
Kentucky Woman Claims Kanye West ‘Telegraphically’ Told Her to Steal Car With Child Inside
A Kentucky woman was arrested in Indiana Friday morning after she tried to steal a car with a child inside. Ricki Ann Smith, 28, reportedly told Evansville Police that rapper Kanye West “telegraphically” told her to steal the car, WFIE …
Podcast
August 31, 2024
Vegas Politian Claims He’s Being Framed for Murder: Jury-GUILTY
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Homicide
August 31, 2024
Father Charged After Girlfriend Orders Dog to Attack 9-Year-Old Florida Girl, Then Beats Her to Death: Police
A 9-year-old Florida girl’s father has been arrested in connection with her “savage” murder. According to WESH 2, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that Lo Juan Sessions, the father of Jamaria Sessions, was arrested in Orange County Friday. …
Other
August 31, 2024
Investigation Underway After Wells Fargo Employee Found Dead in Cubicle Four Days Later
An investigation is underway concerning the death of an Arizona Wells Fargo employee who died at work and found four days later ar her cubicle. Denise Prudhomme, 60, of Tempe, Arizona, was last seen at work on Friday, August 16, …
Police
August 31, 2024
Dallas Police Targeted in Deadly Attack: 1 Killed, 1 Critical, 1 Injured
A targeted attack on Dallas police officers left one officer dead, another fighting for her life, and a third injured. The ambush occurred Thursday evening in a Dallas parking lot. According to Fox 4, at approximately 10:02 p.m, Corey Cobb-Bey, 30, …
Murder
August 30, 2024
Former Cop Indicted in Death of Pregnant Girlfriend, Staging Apartment to Look Like Suicide
Prosecutors say Matthew Farwell groomed Sandra Birchmore from the time she was 15. A previous investigation ruled her death a suicide.
Court
August 30, 2024
Florida Woman, Charged With Leaving Boyfriend in Suitcase to Die, Gets New Attorney
A Florida woman awaiting trial for the 2020 death of a her boyfriend, who suffocated inside a small suitcase, has obtained a new attorney who apparently answered her ad for someone “ready for your close-up on nat’l television.” Sarah Boone, …
Murder
August 30, 2024
Boyfriend, Landlord Charged in Death of Missing Arizona Woman
Arizona authorities this week arrested two men in the disappearance and presumed death of a Yavapai County woman who was last heard from in March. Shayna Feinman’s boyfriend, Cavett Richards, and the couple’s landlord, William DalCerro, have been charged with …
Murder
August 30, 2024
Identities of Victims Released in New Hampshire-Maine Shooting
New Hampshire officials provided an update on the murders a man committed Thursday before he was killed by law enforcement on an interstate highway bridge between that state and Maine. Officials identified the murder victims as Brittany Weston, 37, and …
Crime Stories
August 30, 2024
MOM OF 4 VANISHES WALKING ON RURAL ROAD: WHERE IS BRITTANY?
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
August 30, 2024
‘Serial’ Podcast’s Adnan Syed Has Maryland Murder Conviction Reinstated in Ex-Girlfriend’s Killing
The Maryland Supreme Court reinstated Adnan Syed’s murder conviction on Friday, ruling that the 2022 hearing leading to his release violated the rights of the alleged victim’s family. According to Fox News Digital, the 4-3 decision happened after the court …
Missing
August 30, 2024
Police Arrest Neighbor Hiding Under Home as Search Continues for Missing Couple, Presumed Dead
Police in California have arrested a man linked to the disappearance of a couple from a nudist community in California, who are now presumed dead. The Redlands Police Department reported that 62-year-old Michael Sparks, a neighbor of missing couple, Stephanie …
Murder
August 30, 2024
Accused Delphi Killer Richard Allen’s Confessions Are Admissible, Judge Rules
Numerous confessions allegedly made by accused Delphi killer Richard Allen have been deemed admissible in court. Special Judge Fran Gul issued the ruling Thursday in Carroll County, permitting all statements Allen made to psychologists, inmates, guards, law enforcement, and family …
Child death
August 30, 2024
Michigan Mom Charged With Murder in Death of 18-Month-Old Daughter Who Weighed 13 Pounds at Death
A 24-year-old Michigan mother has been charged with murder in the death of her 18-month-old daughter, a little girl who weighed 13 pounds at the time of her death. Grand Rapids Police also found the girl’s win brother in “life-threatening …
Murder
August 30, 2024
South Carolina Woman Missing Since 2022 Found Buried in Backyard Fire Pit, Suspect Arrested for Murder
Police in South Carolins have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman who had been missing since May 2022. On Thursday morning, police in Orangeburg detained Sheridan Fogle, 54, charging him with the murder of 51-year-old …
Reckless Conduct
August 30, 2024
8-Year-Old Child Calls 911 on Mom for Reckless Driving, Looking for ‘Water to Drive Into’
An Oregon woman was arrested this week after her 8-year-old child called 911 from the back seat of her car saying her mother was driving recklessly and looking for “water to drive into.” Springfield Police officers took Camie Sorensen, 43, …
Child death
August 30, 2024
Florida Woman Accused of Siccing Dog on Boyfriend’s 9-Year-Old Daughter, Beating Her to Death
A Florida woman was charged this week with murder in the death of her boyfriend’s 9-year-old daughter earlier this summer. Tyshael Martin, 34, has been charged with first degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect in the June 17 …
Murder
August 29, 2024
Suicidal Dad Puts Teen Daughter in Car, Guns Down Mom and Boyfriend
A 50-year-old Long Island man left his 15-year-old daughter waiting in the car while he went in her mother’s home — his ex-wife — and killed her and her boyfriend. Kelly Coppola, 50, and Kenneth Pohlman Jr., 53, were found …
Kidnapping
August 29, 2024
Uncle Kidnaps Sister’s Young Children, Tells Cops He Wanted to Take Them ‘to Heaven’
A California man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly kidnapped his sister’s 4- and 6-year-old children and led officers on a short chase. The man, who has not been named, “spontaneously” told officers “that he wanted to take the children …
Murder
August 29, 2024
New Hampshire Dad Kills Wife, Child Before Cops Shoot Him on I-95 Bridge to Maine
Maine officials released more information about a deadly incident early Thursday morning that began in New Hampshire, and ended on an Interstate 95 bridge linking the two states. Officials have not yet released the names of the suspect or the …
Crime Stories
August 29, 2024
GLAM PHD STUDENT 29, ‘TORTURES’ FRIEND’S TWIN BABY DEAD, SHOCKED SHE MAY BE PUNISHED
Ethan Katz and Savannah Roberts have much to celebrate. It’s not only Father’s Day weekend and Ethan’s birthday weekend, but also the couple’s anniversary. Savannah recently gave birth to their twin sons, now 6 weeks old. Family friend Nicole Virzi …