Child Killer Mom Susan Smith Chats Up At Least 6 Men From Her Prison Cell
Prison
Smith, eligible for parole next year after 30 years behind bars, says she’s changed.
Shooting
November 4, 2023
11-Year-Old Dead, 5 More Wounded — Including Children — in Cincinnati Shooting
An 11-year-old child was shot dead and five more people wounded — including including at least three other children — Friday night in Cincinnati’s West End. Police Chief Teresa Theetge said the shooting took place just before 9:30 p.m. near …
Murder
November 4, 2023
Convicted Rapist Arrested for Murder of 52-Year-Old Maine Woman
A convicted sex offender has been arrested for the death of a 52-year-old Maine woman found dead in South Portland in early September. Maine State Police said that Gary Mariner, 65, was charged with murder in the death of Danielle …
Nancy Grace
November 4, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Suspect Emerges in Driveway, Murder of Teacher Rachel DelTondo
After getting ice cream with friends, Rachel DelTondo is gunned down in a hail of bullets in the parent’s driveway. It was Mother’s Day 2018. Now, for the first time, a prime suspect has been named. Sheldon Jeter, one of …
Child Abuse
November 4, 2023
School Custodian Accused of Contaminating Students’ Food with Bodily Fluids: ‘Sexual acts with inanimate objects’
An elementary school employee in New Jersey is accused of intentionally contaminating food and kitchen equipment with bodily fluids and bleach, prompting criminal charges and outraged parents. On Monday, officials with the Upper Deerfield School District notified New Jersey State …
Murder
November 4, 2023
Texas Woman Stabs Mother to Death, Flees Scene & Pretends Nothing Happened
A Texas woman has been ordered to serve 30 years in prison after she stabbed her own mother to death and then pretended to be clueless about what happened moments after the killing, KHOU-TV reports. Authorities allege that on August …
Murder
November 3, 2023
In Custody: Suspect Believed to Have Killed Relative, Left Scene With Her Head
A suspect believed to have fled the scene of a murder with the head of the victim was taken into custody Saturday morning. Santa Rosa police did not provide details except to say that Luis Gustao Aroya-Lopez was located and …
Court
November 3, 2023
Judge Rejects Defense Motion to Dismiss Case Against Moscow Mule Mom Kouri Richins
A Utah judge on Friday denied a motion to dismiss murder charges against Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of poisoning her husband and writing a children’s book about grief afterward. Richins is accused of lacing a Moscow Mule she …
Missing
November 3, 2023
BOLO: Colorado Woman with Cognitive Disabilities Vanishes from Lakewood Area
Colorado police are searching for a disabled woman who hasn’t been seen since Thursday. Angel Jazzmine Spires, 26, was last seen in Lakewood at around 3 p.m. near the Skyecrest Apartments on W. Mansfield Parkway. Spires has cognitive disabilities that …
Murder
November 3, 2023
Road Rager Out on Bond Arrested After Shooting, Killing Beloved Texas Woman Driving Home from Work
The family of slain Texas woman, Teressa Ferguson, is relieved to have answers, following her untimely death in a road rage incident that left her dead. Austin police arrested Justin Justice, 28, on October 31, following a September 30 road …
Murder
November 3, 2023
Missing Nurse Found Dead in Airport Garage, Murdered by Boyfriend Who Fled Country: Police
Massachusetts police believe a woman who was found fatally stabbed on Wednesday, two days after her reported disappearance, was killed by her boyfriend. Margaret Mbitu was found with lacerations to her face, neck, and side in her boyfriend’s bloody car …
Crime Stories
November 3, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: JORAN VAN DER SLOOT GET THE H*LL OUT OF U.S.! | The Latest On Natalee Holloway
Joran van der Sloot is no longer on US soil. The 36-year-old Dutch national was released from the Shelby County Jail Monday just after midnight, escorted by U.S. Marshals to the Birmingham International Airport. The plane that was supposed to …
Trials
November 3, 2023
Kaitlin Armstrong Trial: Video Evidence Shows Accused Killer’s Boyfriend Dropping off Beloved Cyclist Before Her Death
Kaitlin Armstrong’s murder trial resumed Friday morning at the Travis County court with prosecutors calling Daniel Sheer to the stand. Sheer, according to police, lives near the Austin apartment complex where professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson was found murdered. As CrimeOnline …
Court
November 3, 2023
Yoga Teacher Kaitlin Armstrong’s DNA Was Likely Found on Slain Cyclist’s Bike
Texas prosecutors said on Wednesday that murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong’s DNA was likely found on the victim’s bicycle. Armstrong, who is currently on trial for Moriah “Mo” Wilson’s May 2022 shooting death, is also accused of fleeing to Costa Rica. …
Trials
November 3, 2023
Kaitlin Armstrong: Prosecutors Show Interview with Accused Killer’s Boyfriend, Following Beloved Bicyclist’s Murder
An Austin detective took the Friday morning during alleged killer Kaitlin Armstrong’s trial, who stands accused of murdering Moriah “Mo” Wilson at a Texas apartment last year. According to KXAN News, the trial resumed Friday morning at the Travis County …
Missing
November 3, 2023
Missing: Massachusetts Woman Vanishes After Leaving Job in Halifax
UPDATE: Missing Nurse Found Dead in Airport Garage, Murdered by Boyfriend Who Fled Country Initial Coverage Massachusetts police are searching for a 30-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since October 30. Margaret “Maggie” Wanjiru Mbitu was last seen at around 11 …
Trials
November 2, 2023
GLAM YOGA TEACHER TRIAL: Beloved Cyclist Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson was Shot in Head and Chest, Investigator Testifies
The professional bicyclist whom Kaitlin Armstrong allegedly murdered as part of a love triangle was shot twice in the head and once in her chest, an investigator testified Thursday in the second day of the accused killer’s trial, the Austin …
Child Abuse
November 2, 2023
GRAPHIC Video Shows ‘Monster’ Mom Abusing Tot Son in Hallway
A Florida woman was arrested on Tuesday after she was allegedly filmed abusing her 3-year-old son. A doorbell camera at a Sunny Isles condo reportedly caught the incident involving Yulia Storozhuk, 29, and her son. Police wrote in their report …
Podcast
November 2, 2023
[Body Bags] Uncovering the Mystery: Kara Nichols’ Disappearance and a Broken Family
Kara Nichols is found dead, strangled and buried alongside a horse on a property owned by her murderer’s parents, several years after she has been declared missing. Confessed killer Joel Hollendorfer is at the center of this tale that explores …
Other
November 2, 2023
Man Convicted at Age 15 for Murdering Teen While Sniffing Glue Has Died in Prison
A Tennessee man who was just 15 years old when he murdered a fellow teen while they were sniffing glue together has died in state custody, The Tennessean reports. On Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Correction disclosed that Ethen Vanderpool, …
Court
November 2, 2023
Judge to Review FBI’s DNA Records That Linked Bryan Kohberger to University of Idaho Quadruple Slaying
On Thursday, a judge ruled that DNA records that first identified Bryan Kohberger as the suspect in last year’s quadruple slaying at the University of Idaho must be turned over for review. Second Judicial District Judge John Judge gave prosecutors …
Crime Stories
November 2, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: GLAM YOGA TEACHER ON TRIAL NOW, Shocking 911 Call Just Played
After opening statements, witness testimony began in Kaitlyn Armstrong’s murder trial. Mo Wilson’s brother, Matt Wilson, answered questions about Wilson’s professional cycling and what type of person she was. Wilson testified that Mo Wilson and Colin Strickland were not having …
Murder
November 2, 2023
Ex-Wife Accused of Orchestrating Microsoft Exec Jared Bridegan’s Murder Hires Casey Anthony’s Lawyer
A lawyer who represented accused child killer Casey Anthony is now representing another Florida woman, who stands accused of orchestrating the murder of her former Microsoft executive husband, Jared Bridegan. According to News4JAx, Shanna Gardner, who’s currently charged with arranging …
Murder
November 2, 2023
‘It was a scam’: Woman Who Killed Boyfriend with Antifreeze Was Tricked Into Believing He Inherited $30M, Son Says
A North Dakota woman who allegedly poisoned her boyfriend for money was tricked into thinking he was going to inherit money, but the victim’s son says it was all a scam. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police arrested Ina Thea Kenoyer, …
Family Crime
November 2, 2023
Wife & 2 Sons Charged in Connection With Dad Found Murdered in Florida Canal
Late last month, the wife and two sons of a Florida man who was fatally stabbed in 2021 were arrested in connection with his murder. Cindy Rainey reported the disappearance of her husband, David Rainey, 52, who apparently vanished while …
Murder
November 2, 2023
Accused Killer Murders In-laws & Sister After Serving Them Deadly Mushrooms in Beef Wellington Lunch: Police
An Australian woman is facing murder charges after police say three people after eating food she cooked for a July luncheon. According to CBN, police arrested 49-year-old Erin Patterson Thursday morning and charged her with three counts of murder in …
Trials
November 2, 2023
‘Her brain is leaking’: Friend Tells Jury She Finds Moriah Wilson Dead in Bathroom, GLAM YOGA TEACHER TRIAL
A 911 call played in court Wednesday during Kaitlin Armstrong’s murder trial allowed a Texas jury to hear the frantic scene a friend walked in on after Moriah “Mo” Wilson’s death. “The last thing Mo did on this Earth was …
Murder-Suicide
November 1, 2023
Dad Murders Son, Kills Himself on Maryland Army Base
Maryland police found a 34-year-old man shot dead in his home in Anne Arundel County and later found his father dead from suicide at Fort Meade. Police said they later determined the father was responsible for killing his son. The …
Missing
November 1, 2023
Remains Found, Believed to Be Missouri Woman Who Disappeared in Early September
Investigators in Missouri believe they have found the remains of a 44-year-old woman who disappeared in early September. The Independence Police Department said it was searching an area with cadaver dogs for Ebony Duncan when it found human remains, Fox4KC …
Missing
November 1, 2023
Michigan Cops Get Anonymous Letter About Possible Location of Missing Woman’s Body
Michigan investigators looking for a 60-year-old woman missing after her husband shot himself to death during a traffic stop earlier this month received an tip containing specifics of a location in Ogemaw County. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said that …
Unsolved
November 1, 2023
Cleanup Crew Finds Body in Suitcase Floating in Lake
An investigation is underway in California after a body was discovered on Tuesday in a suitcase. A volunteer told KTVU that he was cleaning Lake Merritt when he spotted the suitcase, which he described as heavy. The cleanup crew reportedly …
Podcast
November 1, 2023
Zone 7: The Killing of Tupac Shakur with Cathy Scott
On Sept. 7th, 1996, Tupac Shakur, age 25, was shot in a drive-by after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas strip. He was sitting in a black BMW sedan with Suge Knight, the head …
Missing
November 1, 2023
BOLO: Diabetic Teen Girl, 16, Missing for Days Without Medication
A Pennsylvania family is searching for a 16-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since October 30. NorthcentralPA News reports that Haylee Aumick was last seen at around 10 p.m. in the Liberty area. According to her family, Haylee takes diabetic medication …
Crime Stories
November 1, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: GLAM YOGA TEACHER ON TRIAL NOW IN LOVE MURDER
A jury has been set and opening arguments will be presented today in the murder trial of Kaitlyn Armstrong. The yoga instructor is accused of killing professional cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson. Wilson was in Austin to tackle the “Gravel Locos” …
Sex Offenders
November 1, 2023
Convicted Predator Found by Police, Allegedly Grooming Missing Child Inside His Home
An Illinois convicted sex offender is facing multiple felonies for allegedly grooming a missing Massachusetts child discovered in his home last week. According to Boston 25 Now, Weston Opas, 42, was arraigned Tuesday on charges that include traveling to meet …
Court
November 1, 2023
Opening Statements: Yoga Teacher Kaitlin Armstrong Uses Fitness App to Find & Murder Boyfriend’s Professional Cyclist Love Interest
Opening statements began on Wednesday in the trial of a Texas woman who allegedly fled to Costa Rica after killing her boyfriend’s love interest last year. Prosecutors said they will present audio of Moriah “Mo” Wilson, 24, screaming before shots …
November 1, 2023
Accused Killer Uses Antifreeze to Kill Boyfriend for $30M Inheritance, Mistakenly Thought ‘Common Law’ Marriage Applied [Update]
New details are emerging in connection with a North Dakota woman accused of killing her boyfriend for his inheritance money. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police arrested Ina Thea Kenoyer, 47, and charged her with felony murder in the death of …
Shooting
November 1, 2023
SEE IT: Video Released After VSU Student Brianna Long Shot Dead While at Work
Georgia officials released security footage following the senseless death of a Valdosta State University student, shot dead over the weekend while finishing work at a Georgia bar. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 21-year-old dental hygiene student Brianna Long was fatally shot …
Court
November 1, 2023
WATCH LIVE: Opening Statements in Murder Trial of Glam Yoga Instructor Kaitlin Armstrong
Cameras are only allowed in the Texas courtroom for opening statements and closing arguments in the trial of yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong, accused of shooting a perceived romantic rival, pro cyclist Mo Wilson, dead in 2022. Read more about the …
Murder-Suicide
November 1, 2023
‘Daddy’s Stabbing Mommy,’ 8-Year-Old Girl Tells Cops at Scene of Murder-Attempted Suicide
A Texas woman is dead and her husband in critical condition after he killed his wife and failed to kill himself early Wednesday. Houston police have not yet named the couple but said the stabbing took place in front of …
Murder
November 1, 2023
Death on a Train: 7 Years Later, Boyfriend Charged with Woman’s Death on an Amtrak Train
A Colorado man has been jailed for the 2016 murder of his girlfriend aboard a train traveling from Wisconsin to Denver. The Denver District Attorney’s Office said that Angelo Valentino Mantych, 41, was charged with first degree murder in the …
Murder
October 31, 2023
North Dakota Woman Charged With Poisoning Boyfriend for $30 Million Inheritance
A North Dakota woman has been charged with poisoning her boyfriend after he reportedly won a $30 million inheritance and planned to break up with her. Ina Thea Kenoyer, 47, has been charged with felony murder in the death of …
Shooting
October 31, 2023
4-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Felon Dad ‘Accidentally’ Shoots Him in the Head
A Rhode Island father shot his 4-year-old son in the head Tuesday morning while handling a loaded weapon he was legally barred from possessing. Michael A. Jones, 33, has been charged with assault, possession of a firearm by a prohibited …
Mass shooting
October 31, 2023
Missed Opportunities? Family Was First Concerned About Maine Mass Shooter’s Mental Health in JANUARY
Five months before he shot and killed 18 people at a Maine bowling alley and restaurant last week, Robert Card’s family contacted the sheriff’s office where he lived and said they were concerned about his mental health and easy access …
Celebrity
October 31, 2023
Matthew Perry’s Death Investigated by LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division
Los Angeles police’s robbery homicide division is reportedly investigating the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry, who was found dead at his home on Saturday. TMZ reported that foul play is not suspected in Perry’s death, and that police involvement …
October 31, 2023
Joran van der Sloot’s Flight to Peru Begins Today, Following Mechanical Delay
Joran van der Sloot is now on his way back to Peru, after confessing weeks earlier in an Alabama federal court that he killed Natalee Holloway in 2005. According to a spokesperson for Natalee’s mother, Beth Holloway, van der Sloot …
Crime Stories
October 31, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Beautful Mom Shot Dead in Face, Hubby Aaron Pennington on Run
It’s shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday Morning: Kerri McDermott answers her door, finding her neighbor’s children asking for help. They can’t find Dad and Mom is crying in her bedroom. McDermott calls 911. Police find Breanne Pennington lying in …
Court
October 31, 2023
Delphi Murders: Accused Child Killer Richard Allen Gets New Murder Trial Date
The new defense team for accused Delphi killer Richard Allen is pushing to delay the murder trial proceedings, following evidence leaks, legal motions, and the withdrawal of his original lawyers. Fox 59 reports that court documents indicate that Allen’s new …
Child Abuse
October 31, 2023
Parents Store Disabled Son’s Body in Non-functional Freezer After His July Death
An Alabama couple was arrested on Sunday, the same day their son’s body was reportedly discovered in a freezer at their former home. Sources told WTVY that Michael Halstead, 44, told Headland police about abandoning Logan Halstead’s body weeks earlier …