Judge Revokes Bail for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried for Contacting Witnesses
Fraud
Missing
August 11, 2023
Oakley Carlson: Police Continue Search for Washington Girl ‘Eaten by Wolves’ and Allegedly Abused by Parents
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation into missing Washington girl, Oakley Carlson, who hasn’t been seen in over two years. According to KXRO News, searches over the past six weeks have been conducted at various locations with …
Murder
August 11, 2023
Husband Arrested for Murdering National Guardsman Wife a Day After Posting Her Missing Flyer on Facebook
The husband of an Alaska soldier who vanished on Sunday has been charged with her murder, police announced on Friday. Zarrius Hildabrand was arrested for Saria Hildabrand’s slaying after Anchorage police visited the 21-year-olds’ apartment on Thursday. Family members said …
Adult abuse
August 11, 2023
Boyfriend Sees Girlfriend Performing Sex Acts on Their Dog After Checking Home Security Footage
A Michigan woman was arrested this week for allegedly sexually abusing her dog. According to WJBK, Brittany McClure’s boyfriend called Taylor police after seeing the assault on home security footage from their shared living room. Detective Philip Collop said the …
Podcast
August 11, 2023
[Zone 7] Are you with me? Dr. Joni Johnston Weighs in Between the Lines: Crime, Confession, and Literature
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum and forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston dive deep into the perplexing case of Kouri Richins, a woman accused of poisoning her husband. The twist? Corey penned a children’s book …
Podcast
August 11, 2023
[Body Bags] Ticking Time Bomb: Ildiko Krajnyak’s Final Moments
Ildiko Krajnyak, having just returned from a visit to her family in Hungary, finds herself on the cusp of a life-altering moment as she opens a seemingly innocuous package, only to be thrust into a realm of near-instant vaporization by …
Crime Stories
August 11, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Hiker-Mom Rachel Morin Found ‘Naked in Pool of Blood, Side of Face Gone’
Investigators looking into the shocking death of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, have been tight-lipped on how the mom of five died, the type of injuries she sustained, or whether she was fully clothed or not. They’re also pushing back on comments …
August 11, 2023
Long Island Serial Killer Suspect’s Wife Battling Spreading Breast and Skin Cancer, Insurance to Expire: Lawyer
Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of accused Long Island serial killer, Rex Heuermann, is facing spreading skin and breast cancer, her lawyer said during a Friday afternoon press conference. Family lawyer for Ellerup, Bob Macedonio, said her insurance is close …
Lawsuit
August 11, 2023
READ Court Docs: Teen Sues Hospital, Claims Medical Staff Killed Newborn Found Deceased in Bathroom Trash
A New Mexico teen facing murder charges in connection with the death of her newborn has filed a lawsuit against an Eddy County hospital and several members of its medical staff. The lawsuit, filed in San Miguel County by Trevizo’s …
Kidnapping
August 11, 2023
Cops Inspect Barrels in River After Finding Kidnapping Witness’ Body in Similar Blue Barrel
The investigation continues into the death of a woman who was found in a barrel in June — months after Missouri police said they were looking for her in regard to another kidnapping case. On June 24, kayakers found Jaynie …
Attempted Murder
August 11, 2023
Lindsay Shiver: Socialite Wife Speaks Out After Jail Release for Allegedly Plotting to Kill Husband with New Boyfriend
Lindsay Shiver, a Georgia woman who allegedly conspired with her Bahamian boyfriend and an alleged hitman to murder her husband, spoke out on Friday before checking in with Nassau police. “It has been quite challenging,” Shiver told the New York …
Child Abuse
August 11, 2023
Family Rescues Tot From Hot Car, Dad Arrested
A California toddler’s mom and grandparents broke into her father’s car this week when they found the little girl locked inside with the windows rolled up as temperatures soared into the lower 100s. Jose Ladel Woodcook Serna, 24, failed to …
Shooting
August 11, 2023
Toddler Finds Loaded, Unsecured Gun, Shoots Himself in the Head
A Minnesota toddler “got a hold” of his father’s loaded, unsecured 9mm handgun on Tuesday and shot himself in the head. According to court documents, the incident happened at about 9 p.m. in Hinckley. The boy, identified as 3-year-old Thomas …
Missing
August 11, 2023
Dad Still Missing After Son Found Wounded, 2 Other People Dead
A missing Arizona man has been found and hospitalized with gunshot wounds, but his father — who disappeared at the same time last month — remains missing. In addition to finding the wounded Dalton Holvig, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office …
August 10, 2023
Hiker Mom Rachel Morin’s Family Asks for Compassion While They Grieve
The mother of hiker mom Rachel Morin, who was found dead over the weekend just off a Maryland trail, asked for “time and space” for the family to grieve over the tragic and unexpected loss. Rachel’s sister, Rebekah Morin, posted …
Shooting
August 10, 2023
Beloved Bartender, 2nd Woman Shot Dead at Florida Train Crossing
A popular Jacksonville bartender was one of two women shot dead early Wednesday morning near train tracks in San Marco, Florida. The management of Dos Gatos in downtown Jacksonville said 28-year-old Paige Pringle had dropped off gifts for her manager …
Missing
August 10, 2023
Minnapolis Police Search for 11-Year-Old Girl Missing More Than 24 Hours
Minneapolis police are asking for help finding an 11-year-old girl last seen about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Larissa Nevaida Rebecca Ray is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall and about 120 pounds, police said. She has black and blue …
Juveniles
August 10, 2023
‘I Shot That B***h Dead,’ 6-Year-old Boy Said After Shooting Teacher in Class
A 6-year-old Virginia boy who allegedly shot his teacher in January reportedly boasted about doing so — and told police that he got the gun from his mother, who was eventually charged in connection with the incident. The Richneck Elementary …
Crime Stories
August 10, 2023
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Topless Mom Crushed in Trash Chute of Lux Apartment. Dad: HITMAN DID IT!
Five years after police rule Lara Prychodko’s death as a tragic accident, her father is still pushing for answers. Prychodko died after falling 27 stories down a trash chute. Nicholas Prychodko claims in a lawsuit that his son-in-law carefully planned, …
Murder
August 10, 2023
Teen Who Blamed Nurses for Killing Newborn Took Weight Loss Pills During Pregnancy, Toxicology Report Says
A toxicology report on a deceased newborn allegedly hidden in a hospital bathroom by a New Mexico teen Alexee Trevizo reportedly revealed traces of a weight loss drug in the infant’s system. According to a toxicology report obtained Inside Edition …
Cold Cases
August 10, 2023
Police Seek Tips on Missing Missouri Boy Who Disappeared in 1991, Possible Connection with Sister’s Brutal Murder
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri is asking for the public’s assistance to uncover information about a 1991 cold case involving an 11-year-old boy. According to NBC 5, Charles Arlin Henderson was last spotted at around 5 p.m., cycling …
Missing
August 10, 2023
FBI Joins Search for 2 Sisters Who Vanished From Adoptive Parents’ Home in June
The FBI said on Monday that it has joined the search for two teen sisters who vanished in Michigan in June. According to the agency, a neighbor last saw Iris and Tamara Perez, 15 and 14, heading to the woods …
Homicide
August 10, 2023
‘There’s not going to be an open casket’: Hiker Mom Rachel Morin’s Face Was Possibly Bashed in With Rock
A man who reportedly discovered a body in the search for missing Maryland mother Rachel Morin recently described the gruesome crime scene to local media. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, however, disputes Michael Gabriszeski’s account, saying that he neither found …
Famous Murder Cases
August 10, 2023
IDAHO 4 SLAY SUSPECT BRYAN KOHBERGER WANTS HIS OWN EXPERT TO CHALLENGE DNA
Lawyers for accused Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger want their own DNA expert to examine the prosecution’s use of forensic genetic genealogy to identify their client as the killer of four University of Idaho students last November. In an affidavit filed …
Hot Car
August 10, 2023
2-Month-Old Boy Dies in Hot Car While Mom Thinks He’s at Home
A 2-month-old boy in Texas died on Tuesday after his mother allegedly left him in a hot car. The infant’s mother found him unresponsive, and Houston police said she left him in the car as she took a4-year-old child to …
Missing
August 10, 2023
Single Dad of 12-year-old Boy Who Reportedly Fled Home with Gun Says Someone May Have Coerced Him
The father of missing Wisconsin boy James Yoblonski says he thinks someone coerced his son to leave, as the search continues nearly two months later. According to Fox News Digital, single dad William Yoblonski, who reported his 12-year-old son missing …
Shooting
August 10, 2023
Toddler Dead After Finding Loaded Handgun, Shooting Himself in Abdomen
A Kentucky toddler found a loaded and unsecured gun and shot himself in the stomach. The 2-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a hospital, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the scene shortly before 9 p.m. …
Murder
August 10, 2023
Woman Found Dead in North Carolina Fire Pit Was Pregnant When She Died: ME
A 34-year-old woman found dead in a burning fire pit in March was in her first trimester of pregnancy when she died, according to a new report from a North Carolina medical examiner. Cecily Anne Walker has previously been identified …
Serial Killers
August 10, 2023
Long Island Serial Killer Suspect Engaged in ‘Disturbing’ Activities in Months Prior to His Arrest: Top Cop
Although he couldn’t offer details, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison says that suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was engaging in “disturbing” activity as police surveilled him in the months before his arrest in July. Heuermann, 59, has …
Lawsuit
August 9, 2023
Lawsuit Accuses Doctor of Decapitating Baby During Delivery
Police in Georgia are investigating after a wrongful death lawsuit alleged that a baby was decapitated during delivery earlier this summer and that the hospital and staff conspired to cover it up. The lawsuit claims that Jessica Ross, 20, went …
Child Abuse
August 9, 2023
Dad Admits He Gets ‘Aggressive’ With 1-Year-Old Daughter, Says Squeezed Her Neck Till She Gasped for Air
An Indiana man has been charged in connection with the death of his 1-year-old daughter, who died a week after she was hospitalized with serious injuries. Indianapolis police were called on July 31 when Amaya Milton first struggled to breathe …
Sex Crimes
August 9, 2023
Mom Filmed Herself Sexually Abusing Toddler, Then Sent Pics to Boyfriend
Late last month, a Michigan woman was arrested for allegedly filming herself sexually abusing a 3-year-old girl and sending the images to her boyfriend, who is also facing charges. Arielle Truckner, 33, allegedly abused the girl from January through July. …
Kidnapping
August 9, 2023
Connecticut Man Tries to Kidnap, then BUY a Child on the Street
A Connecticut man has been charged with trying to kidnap a child from a parked vehicle and then offering money to buy the child. According to the Norwalk Police Department, a woman said she was parked and had unbuckled the …
Assault
August 9, 2023
Teen Turns Herself in for Attack on Asian Subway Riders
A 16-year-old girl turned herself in on Tuesday after a video went viral showing her verbally and physically harassing an Asian family on a Manhattan subway last week. As CrimeOnline reported, the 16-year-old and her friends began pointing and laughing …
Podcast
August 9, 2023
[Body Bags] Karen Vergata: Fire Island Jane Doe No More
Remains are found in two locations along the New York Coast. Legs are found in a plastic bag on Fire Island’s Blue Point Beach. A skull was found near the remains of Long Island Serial Killer victim Jane Doe No. …
Attempted Murder
August 9, 2023
Former Football Star Husband Helps Bail Out Socialite NFL Wife, Accused of Plotting His Murder with New Boyfriend
Georgia woman Lindsay Shiver, accused of plotting to kill her husband with two others, has been released from a Bahamas jail after the victim reportedly helped her with bail. According to CNN, Bahamian Supreme Court Justice Cherly Grant Thompson ordered …
Crime Stories
August 9, 2023
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] CULT MOM LORI VALLOW: MORE MURDERS?
Cult Mom Lori Vallow has begun her sentence of life in prison for the death of two of her children. She now faces extradition to Arizona, to face charges related to her late husband, Charles Vallow’s killing. Her current husband …
Serial Killers
August 9, 2023
Lawyer Says Pizza Crust Doesn’t Link Suspected Long Island Serial Killer to Slayings
An attorney for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann argued on Monday that a pizza crust linked to the suspect did not establish probable cause. Defense lawyer Danielle Coysh claimed that DNA from the pizza crust and a napkin …
Famous Murder Cases
August 9, 2023
Long Island Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Must Submit DNA Sample, Judge Rules
A New York judge ordered Wednesday that accused Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann must provide the prosecution with a DNA sample, despite arguments by Heuermann’s defense team arguing that prosecutors didn’t establish enough probable cause. “The court finds that …
Murder
August 9, 2023
Florida Man Who Raised Thousands in Donations After Spouse’s ‘Violent’ Death is Now Prime Suspect
A Florida man who reportedly raised thousands in donations following his spouse’s death is now a suspect in the murder case, police say. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, handyman Herbert Swilley is the prime suspect in the death …
Assault
August 9, 2023
‘As close to death as you can get’: Aspiring ESPN Reporter Nearly Kills 1-year-old While Babysitting, Police Say
A Georgia babysitter and aspiring sports reporter has been arrested for allegedly nearly killing an infant earlier this year, police say. According to Gainesville Police Department, 23-year-old Abby Elizabeth Chosewood was babysitting a 1-year-old in February when she allegedly attacked …
Serial Killers
August 9, 2023
Attorney: Rex Heuermann’s Children Haven’t Decided Whether to Visit Him Behind Bars
A lawyer for Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann’s two adult children says they’re “not foreclosing” a jailhouse visit to their father but haven’t made a decision. Vess Mitev told British tabloid The U.S. Sun that Victoria Heuermann, 26, …
Missing
August 9, 2023
Missing 13-year-old Iowa Girl in Extreme Danger, Vanishes Near Store: Police
Iowa police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since Tuesday. According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office issued an endangered person advisory for Kaylee Arnold, who was last seen at …
Missing
August 9, 2023
Missing Teen’s Car Found 15 Miles from Home in Santa Cruz Mountains
Investigators looking for a California teen who disappeared more than a month ago have found the girl’s car in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Katherine (Katie) Schneider was last seen on July 5 driving away from her home in Saratoga, the …
Murder
August 9, 2023
Hiker Mom Rachel Morin’s Body Found in Tunnel Off Popular Trail
A Maryland man who says he was part of the search team that found the body of hiker mom Rachel Morin on Sunday says the 37-year-old fitness enthusiast was found in a tunnel just off the Ma and Pa Trail …
Celebrity Justice
August 8, 2023
Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Lanez, 31, was convicted in December of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, …
Missing
August 8, 2023
Teacher Goes Missing on Walk on Maryland Trail Just 55 Miles From Where Hiker Mom Rachel Morin Murdered
A week before a Maryland mother of 5 disappeared, another Marylander vanished while on her evening walk in a local park. Mariame Toure Sylla, 59, is a 2nd grade teacher at Dora Kennedy French Immersion School in Greenbelt, a Washington, …
Murder-Suicide
August 8, 2023
Doctor Who Killed 4-Month-Old Daughter and Herself Was Experiencing Postpartum: Sources
A New York doctor who killed herself and her 4-month-old daughter on Saturday was reportedly experiencing postpartum mental health issues, according to sources. WLNY reported that Mount Sanai oncologist Dr. Krystal Cascetta, 40, carried out the shooting with her husband’s …
Murder
August 8, 2023
2nd Person Arrested in Death of Georgia Mom Imani Roberson
Deputies in Georgia have made a second arrest in the murder of Rockdale County mom-of-four Imani Roberson — her brother-in-law, 28-year-old Cedarius Blaze. Roberson, xx, disappeared on July 16 and her car was later found burned and abandoned 30 miles …
Court
August 8, 2023
LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER SUSPECT REFUSES TO GIVE DNA SAMPLE: WHY?
The accused Long Island serial killer’s lawyer is contesting the prosecution’s request for a DNA swab from Rex Heuermann, claiming that prosecutors didn’t establish enough probable cause. “The assertions contained the people’s moving papers might be construed as rising to …