Murder in the Shadow of the White House: Dr. Sunny Slaughter on the D.C. Ambush
Podcast
ZONE 7 with Sheryl ‘Mac’ McCollum
Murder
December 24, 2025
SEE IT: Video Captures Moment Officials Arrest Accused Child Killer Ashlee Buzzard
Video footage taken by Vandenberg Village neighbors in California show the moment authorities took accused child killer Ashlee Buzzard into custody. As CrimeOnline previously reported, a man and woman who had been taking pictures found 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s body in …
Murder
December 24, 2025
California Farming, Energy Mogul Charged With Estranged Wife’s Murder
A wealthy California farm and energy mogul was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder of his estranged wife last month. Michael Abatti, 63, was indicted in Arizona, where Kerri Ann Abatti, 59, lived, on Tuesday and arrested that same day, …
Child death
December 24, 2025
Missing Kansas Boy Found Dead in Ravine in Missouri
A missing Kansas teen was found dead in Missouri after a man admitted to carrying the boy’s body across state lines and dumping it in creek bed. Airen Andula was reported missing Sunday evening, KSHB reported. He had been last …
Murder
December 24, 2025
Florida Teen Charged With Missing Man’s Murder
A 17-year-old Florida boy has been arrested for the murder of a man who was found dead in an empty lot in Tampa earlier this month. Officials said James McClendon, 34, was reported missing on December 9, Tampa Police said. …
Child death
December 23, 2025
Colorado Woman Extradited from UK to Face Charges of Killing Her 2 Kids in Staged Robbery
A Colorado woman accused of drugging and killing her children and then fleeing to the United Kingdom is back in the United States to face charges. An extradition order from a UK court in November sent Kimberlee Singler back to …
Murder
December 23, 2025
Landlord Charged With Murder After Tenant’s Body Found Stuffed in Barrel
An Oregon landlord has been charged with murder after his tenant’s body was found in a barrel on his property. Court documents said that Ricky Dean Miller allegedly confessed to his sister that he had killed someone and stashed the …
Shooting
December 23, 2025
Trooper, Suspect Dead in Shooting at Delaware DMV
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting at the Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles. The shooter is also dead, according to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. Three people, including another trooper, suffered non-gunshot related injuries. A 40-year-old …
Crime Stories
December 23, 2025
STEFANIE, 13, ‘WALKED INTO WOODS’ AND DISAPPEARED: BIZARRE INCONSISTENCIES EMERGE
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
December 23, 2025
FBI Investigating Case of 2 Lawyers Who Vanished on Boat Found Running & Empty
The FBI has taken over the investigation into the disappearance of two boaters who vanished off Florida’s coast this weekend. On Monday, the Coast Guard suspended its search for Randall Spivey, 57, and Brandon Billmaier, 33, who took a fishing …
Missing
December 23, 2025
‘I miss my daughter. She needs to come home’: Texas A&M Alumna Vanishes Near Houston Shopping Center
UPDATE Sydney Marquez: Texas A&M Graduate Found Safe in Houston Initial Coverage A Texas father is pleading for answers that will lead to the whereabouts of his 24-year-old daughter, who hasn’t been seen in weeks. According to Houston police, Sydney …
Missing
December 23, 2025
DEVELOPING: Missing 13-Year-Old Found Dead in Ravine After Man Admits To Taking His Body Across State Lines
A 13-year-old Kansas boy who vanished on Sunday was found dead on Monday in a creek bed in Missouri. Linn County, Kansas, police said Airen Andula was last seen near Pleasanton. Linn County Sheriff James Akes told WDAF that Andula …
Podcast
December 23, 2025
Beautiful Single Mom Vanishes Without a Trace in 1999: FOUND 2025! Where Was Kimberly Langwell?
BODY BAGS with Joseph Scott Morgan
Arrest
December 23, 2025
UPDATE: Missing Melodee Buzzard’s Body Found in Utah, Death Details Revealed
The body of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard has been found, according to officials, and her mother is now facing charges in connection with her death. Multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News that Melodee’s body had been found in Wayne …
Accident
December 23, 2025
Investigation Underway, Teen Girl Falls to Her Death at ‘Stranger Things’ Filming Location
A Georgia father is warning about the dangers of abandoned buildings after his 19-year-old daughter fell to her death while exploring in Atlanta. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto fell five stories from the abandoned building at Emory’s …
Cold Cases
December 23, 2025
Officials Announce Arrest in 2017 Murder of Mom of 3
Police in Louisiana have arrested a man in the murder of Donna Arceneaux, a 40-year-old mother of three found shot dead in her home in 2017. Troy Scott Jordan has been charged with second degree murder, the Washington Parish Sheriff’s …
Serial Killers
December 23, 2025
Suspected New York Serial Killer Charged with Third Woman’s Murder
An accused New York serial killer who previously pleaded guilty to two murders has been arraigned for killing another victim. Syracuse.com reports 62-year-old Richard Fox appeared in the Niagara County Court Monday, charged with second-degree murder. According to the Niagara …
Child death
December 23, 2025
Murder, Child Abuse Charges Filed After Death of 7-Year-Old Girl, Injuries to 5-Year-Old
A California couple has been arrested on murder and child abuse charges after a 7-year-old girl died from injuries suffered at the home and 5-year-old girl was hospitalized. Retuquel Dupree, a 27-year-old former police officer, and Jessica Savangsy, 26, were …
Murder
December 22, 2025
West Virginia Man Blows Wife Away With Shotgun Because She ‘Pushed Him to the Limit’
A West Virginia man called 911 early Saturday morning and told dispatcher he’d just shot his wife to death. Jason Joe Phillips, 46, has been charged with first degree murder in the death of 46-year-old Joanna Lynn Phillips at their …
Manslaughter
December 22, 2025
Teen Boy, Dad Charged After Shooting Death of Man’s 11-Year-Old Niece
A 14-year-old Ohio boy and his father have been charged in the shooting death of the man’s 11-year-old niece earlier this month. Police were called to the scene at around 6:30 p.m. on December 5 and found Amya Frazier suffering …
Sex Crimes
December 22, 2025
Woman Arrested for Raping 6-Year-Old Girl in October
An Ohio woman was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl in October. According to WTOL, Mara Silva, 32, was booked into jail for the “non-forcible” rape of the child victim. Henry County prosecutors wrote that the …
Podcast
December 22, 2025
Winter Break Turned Tragic: The Day Violence Struck Brown University
ZONE 7 with Sheryl ‘Mac’ McCollum
Podcast
December 22, 2025
Sick Confession: Chopped Up Wife, Put Body Parts In Trash to ‘Protect Children’
BODY BAGS with Joseph Scott Morgan
Child death
December 22, 2025
7-Year-Old Girl Dies After She’s Found Injured in Home; Another Child Also Injured
Police in northern California on Monday responded to a medical aid call for an unresponsive child and found two injured children, one of whom died. The unresponsive 7-year-old girl was pronounced dead at a hospital, while the 5-year-old girl was …
Crime Stories
December 22, 2025
HOLLYNN, 19, MIND OF 10 Y.O., VANISHES FROM PARTY, SPARKS SERIAL KILLER FEAR
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Other
December 22, 2025
Beloved Teacher Dies Aboard Cruise Ship, Lungs Punctured During Collision
A teacher aboard the Royal Beau Rivage cruise ship has died, following a crash with another vessel on Sunday. According to People magazine, the December 21 incident happened on the Nile River, near the Egyptian city of Luxor, as the …
Weird Crime
December 22, 2025
PICTURED: Woman Stashed Razor Blades in Bread at Walmart
Last week, Mississippi police arrested a woman who allegedly put razor blades and fishing hooks in bakery items at two Walmart stores. On December 15, Biloxi police were alerted to razor blades found in bread purchased at Walmart more than …
Missing
December 22, 2025
MISSING: Search Underway for Autistic Boy Whose Backpack Was Found Near Dock
Indiana police have issued a Silver Alert for a 16-year-old boy who vanished last week. According to WISH, Robert “RJ” Williams Jr. was last seen on December 17 in Indianapolis. Indianapolis police said on Monday that a day after Williams’ …
Wanted
December 22, 2025
UPDATE: Escaped Georgia Inmates Recaptured 24 Hours Later
12/23/25 morning update: Three “dangerous” inmates who escaped from a suburban Atlanta jail Monday morning have been recaptured. DeKalb County officials said a news conference is scheduled for later Tuesday morning, WXIA reported. Original report: Police in Georgia are searching …
Crime Stories
December 22, 2025
MOM OF LITTLE GIRL FOUND LOCKED IN CLOSET STARVED, 1 CORN-DOG A DAY, REJECTS PLEA DEAL
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Court
December 22, 2025
Grandson Pleads Guilty to Killing Grandfather, Will Testify Against His Mother
A man charged with shooting his grandfather dead at the behest of his mother has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and will testify against the mother. Jacob Kempainen, 22, entered his plea deal last week, WLUC reported. An open murder …
Attempted Murder
December 22, 2025
SEE IT: Shoplifting Suspect Pulls Gun on Officer; Subdued by Walmart Employee
An Ohio man detained for shoplifting at a Walmart last week pulled a gun and pointed it at a police officer’s head, but the gun jammed and didn’t fire, and a Walmart employee jumped in to knock the gun away. …
Juveniles
December 21, 2025
Developing: Seven Children, Ages 10 to 13, Face Battery Charges After Viral Assault on Mother
Seven Illinois children who reportedly attacked a mother and her young son last month have been criminally charged. FOX 32 confirmed the charges Saturday with the Chicago Police Department. On November 17, the children, ages 10 to 13, allegedly caused …
Podcast
December 21, 2025
NURSING STUDENT HOLLY BOBO GOES INTO THE WOODS AND VANISHES: KILLER WANTS NEW TRIAL
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Stalking
December 21, 2025
Ex-Pastor John Paul Miller Indicted for Cyberstalking Estranged Wife Until Her Death
A federal grand jury indicted former South Carolina pastor John Paul Miller for cyberstalking his ex-wife in the months preceding her death. On Thursday in Columbia, a grand jury indicted the former Myrtle Beach pasture on allegations that Miller, 46, …
Court
December 20, 2025
‘Can’t Jeopardize Your Marriage’: Teen Suspect’s Mom Waits 32 Hours to Tell His Dad About Anna Kepner’s Death
Court filings in an ongoing custody battle are shedding light on the tragic death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, revealing a 32-hour silence following the discovery of her body. The documents, obtained by People magazine, provided a timeline of the events …
Murder
December 20, 2025
TN Mother Kills Husband, Critically Injures Son Before Intentionally Colliding with 18-Wheeler
A tragic murder suicide in Tennessee has left a mother and father dead and their adult son in critical condition. According to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Sherry Darlene Lydon is suspected of fatally shooting her husband, William John …
Murder
December 20, 2025
Danika Troy: Florida Teens Indicted for Shooting Classmate, Setting Her on Fire
Two Florida teens were indicted Friday, in connection with the death of Danika Troy, a 14-year-old Pace girl found murdered earlier this month. FOX 10 reported that Gabriel Williams, 16, and Kimahri Blevins, 14, are facing first-degree premeditated murder charges …
School Crimes
December 19, 2025
14-Year-Old High School Freshman Accused of Drawing up ‘Hit List’ of Fellow Students
A 14-year-old Maine boy was arrested this week after police said he had drawn up a hit list and was plotting to harm classmates. Many parents opted to keep their children home from school on Friday — when a holiday …
Murder
December 19, 2025
Indiana Man Accused of Killing 81-Year-Old Dad, Seriously Injuring Mom
An Indiana man has been accused of killing his 81-year-old father and trying to kill his mother. Indianapolis Police responded to the home of John and Olanna Pedigo late last week and found John Pedigo dead and Olanna with serious …
Child Abuse
December 19, 2025
Reserve Cop, Bus Driver Charged With Abuse of 7 Kids
A reserve police officer and his wife have been arrested and charged with subjecting their biological and foster children to “cruel and unusual punishment.” Branch County prosecutors Zachary W. Stempien said that Matthew and Cassandra Boatrite, 34 and 32, were …
December 19, 2025
Home for the Holidays: 43 Children Saved During 12-Day Rescue Operation
Federal authorities announced on Thursday that they have rescued 43 children following a 12-day operation in Florida. The U.S. Marshals Service said it and personnel from 25 other agencies located the children during Operation Northern Lights, which was conducted from …
Crime Stories
December 19, 2025
BUSTED! FEDS INDICT MYRTLE BEACH PASTOR JOHN PAUL MILLER AFTER SWAMP-DEATH OF WIFE MICA, CYBER STALKED
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Missing
December 19, 2025
UPDATE: Case of Mom & Toddler Girl Found Dead in River Was Murder-Suicide
Alabama authorities said on Thursday that the deaths of a Mississippi woman and her 3-year-old daughter, whose bodies were found in Alabama, were a case of murder-suicide. Shardee McGill, 32, and Janae McGill vanished from Jackson, Mississippi, on September 21, …
Court
December 19, 2025
Etan Patz: Prosecutors Push for Murder Reinstatement of New York Child Killer
New York City prosecutors are pushing to reinstate a murder conviction in connection with the 1979 death of Etan Patz. According to CBS News, the prosecution is in hopes that the Supreme Court will reinstate Pedro Hernandez’s conviction, although they …
Sex Crimes
December 19, 2025
Male Nurse Sexually Assaulted 2 Incapacitated Patients, Officials Say
A North Carolina nurse was arrested on Thursday for sexually assaulting two incapacitated patients. WRAL reported that Duke Health nurse Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, assaulted a patient in May and another in December. Duke Health officials said Tugado was put …
Murder
December 19, 2025
‘I Hate Them’: Mia Bailey Given Consecutive Sentences for Murdering Parents in Utah Home
A Utah woman will spend decades behind bars for breaking into her parents’ home and fatally shooting them. According to KUTV, a Salt Lake City judge sentenced Mia Bailey to two consecutive 25-year sentences for the deaths of her parents, …
Fraud
December 19, 2025
Scheming Dad Had ‘Lookalike’ Take Court-Ordered Paternity Test To Avoid Paying Child Support
Two Michigan men were charged earlier this month after one of the men allegedly used the other as a stand-in for a court-ordered paternity test. On September 18, Derek Harrison, 36, reportedly signed into the Macomb County Administration Building as …
Prison
December 19, 2025
Joran Van der Sloot Found ‘Near Death’ with Towel Around Neck: Officials
Convicted killer Joran Van der Sloot reportedly tried to take his own life last week, inside a Peruvian prison. According to officials at Challapalca Prison, guards found Van der Sloot with a towel around his neck and “near death,” 1819 …
Mass shooting
December 19, 2025
Reddit Post Led Investigators to Brown, MIT Shooter, Who Was Found Dead in a New Hampshire Storage Facility
The man suspected in Saturday’s mass shooting at Brown University was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday night in New Hampshire. Providence Police Col. Oscar Perez announced the suspect was Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a former Brown …