Prince Harry a No-Show for Court Appearance Over Alleged Phone Hacking
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Prince Harry a No-Show for Court Appearance Over Alleged Phone Hacking
Assault
June 5, 2023
Stranger Punches 1-Year-Old Boy in Face in Front of Mom
A North Carolina man was arrested for punching a 1-year-old boy on Sunday, resulting in him being hospitalized. WJZY reported that Rico Williams, 26, punched the baby in the face. The victim’s mother told Charlotte police that she did not …
Nancy Grace
June 5, 2023
Nancy Grace Says ‘Natalee’s mother has never gotten justice’ as Joran van der Sloot Prepares for U.S. Extradition
Nancy Grace says the mother of missing Alabama teen, Natalee Holloway, will finally get a chance at justice as officials prepare to extradite murder suspect Joran van der Sloot from Peru to Alabama. As CrimeOnline previously reported, a lawyer for …
Unsolved
June 5, 2023
‘Killed and thrown into a lake’: Family Says Missouri Doctor, Dad of 8, Would Not Take His Own Life
The suspicious death of a Missouri doctor who was a father to eight children is being investigated as a homicide, his family has said, according to NewsNation. Dr. John Forsyth was last seen alive around 7 a.m. on May 21. …
Murder
June 5, 2023
‘He was born with the kindest soul’: Mother of Idaho Murder Victim Ethan Chapin Reflects on Son’s Legacy
The mother of Idaho murder victim Ethan Chapin is sharing her deeply personal reflections on losing a child, telling NBC’s “Today” that she has a message for parents and others about life forged from the heartbreak she and her family …
Missing
June 5, 2023
BOLO: Police Seeking Tips on Missing Pregnant Woman with Medical Complications
Canadian police in Vancouver say a pregnant woman vanished at the beginning of May and has not been heard from since. According to Oregon Live, Kailee Wheeless, 31, is eight months pregnant and homeless. Family members and loved ones reportedly …
Death investigation
June 4, 2023
Update: 6 Oregon Women Found Dead in Past Several Months, Police Investigating Possible Connections
Investigators are examining whether the deaths of six women in and around Oregon’s largest city over the past three months are connected, KGW8 reports. “I don’t want to ever scare people but also, reality is there are women dying at …
Murder
June 4, 2023
Parents Who Starved and Locked Kids in Closets Charged With Boy’s Death, Allegedly Hidden in Storm Drain
An Oklahoma couple who allegedly starved their children and locked them inside closets are accused of murdering their 11-year-old son, who has been missing for years, KOTV reports. This week, prosecutors charged John Miles and Camille Lewis with second-degree murder …
Murder
June 4, 2023
‘Monster’: Man who Murdered, Dismembered Girlfriend and put Remains in Coolers Sentenced to Prison
A Michigan man who murdered and dismembered his girlfriend and then stuffed her remains in coolers has been sentenced to decades in prison, the Sturgis Journal reports. On Thursday, a judge ordered that Wade Allen serve 37.5 to 60 years …
Attempted Murder
June 4, 2023
‘Fall off a cliff and die’: Tennessee Woman Allegedly Paid Hitman to Kill Wife of Man She Met on Dating Site
A woman whose love interest married someone else allegedly paid to have his new wife killed, the Daily Beast reports. Last week, federal prosecutors in Tennessee charged 47-year-old Melody Sasser with one count of murder for hire in connection with …
Drug Crime
June 4, 2023
Sonic Customer Spits Out Bag of Cocaine After Biting Into Hot Dog
A cook at a Sonic fast-food restaurant in New Mexico is facing criminal charges after a customer allegedly found a bag of cocaine in her food this week, KOB-TV reports. On Tuesday, Celine Gonzales ordered a hot dog from the …
Murder
June 4, 2023
Idaho College Murders: Investigators Taking Closer Look At Kohberger’s Online Activity
Newly obtained court documents show police have sought information about what Bryan Kohberger was doing online before he allegedly murdered four University of Idaho students last year, ABC News reports. Investigators filed search warrant applications for the accused killer’s internet …
Murder
June 3, 2023
Man Sentenced to 3 Life Terms in Prison for Sexually Assaulting, Murdering Neighbor
A Virginia man who sexually assaulted and then killed his 23-year-old neighbor will spend the rest of his life behind bars, NBC4 reports. The sentencing of 42-year-old David Cunningham comes after he was convicted of aggravated murder and two counts …
Missing
June 3, 2023
‘Mourning our son’: Cameron Robbins’ Parents Thankful for Support
The parents of missing Louisiana teenager Cameron Robbins said they are grateful for all the support they have received following the presumed death of their son, who jumped off a ship into shark-infested waters in late May. In an interview …
Missing
June 3, 2023
Natalee Holloway: Joran van der Sloot Being Moved to Different Prison Ahead of Extradition
The man suspected in the disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway will be transferred to a different Peruvian prison ahead of his expected extradition to the United States, CNN reports. On Saturday, officials said Joran van der Sloot will be …
Missing
June 3, 2023
‘Right under our noses’: Over 20 Children Missing in Cleveland, Police Chief Says They All Vanished Same Month
Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy, who serves as the board president of the volunteer nonprofit “Cleveland Missing,” says the area has experienced an alarming increase in missing children over a two-week span in May. “There’s always peaks and valleys …
Missing
June 3, 2023
‘Oh, bye, bye!’: Teen Who Jumped off Cruise Ship Last Seen in Waters of Bermuda Triangle
The missing Louisiana teenager who jumped off a cruise in the Bahamas last week was within the infamous Bermuda Triangle, a body of water well known for its tragedy, the New York Post reports. On May 24, 18-year-old Cameron Robbins …
child neglect
June 3, 2023
‘SHOPLIFT MOM’ Shoplifting in Department Store Leaves 2 Tots in Car-turned-fireball
A Florida mom allegedly left her two young kids unattended inside a stolen vehicle that later burst into flames while she was shoplifting at a nearby mall, Fox 35 reports. Authorities say 24-year-old Alicia Moore parked outside a Dillard’s department store …
Shooting
June 3, 2023
Young Brothers Playing with Kittens Killed Dead in Home by Shooter Out on Bail: Police
A Pennsylvania man who was out on bail for a previous shooting is accused of firing a gun into a home and killing three people, including two young brothers who were playing with kittens when they were struck by the …
Missing
June 2, 2023
Cameron Robbins: Friends Tried to Stop Teen from Jumping off ‘Booze Cruise’ Into Shark-Infested Waters
Friends of a Louisiana teen who jumped off a cruise ship in shark-infested waters last week say they tried to stop him, Fox News reports. On May 24, Cameron Robbins was with several hundred fellow high school graduates on a …
Missing
June 2, 2023
Security Footage Shows Missing Woman’s Boyfriend Wearing Gloves While Dumping Items from Her Car
On Friday, South Carolina police announced that they have arrested a man in connection with the unsolved disappearance of his girlfriend who was last seen in May. Casey Young, 44, spoke with family on May 15, a day before she …
Murder
June 2, 2023
Gag Order Issued as Popularity Soars in ‘Mormon Murder Mom’ Case, Accused of Poisoning Husband & Writing Children’s Book About Death
A gag order has been set in place for accused husband killer Kouri Richins, who attended a court hearing today in Utah concerning the case’s popularity. ABC 4 reports that the Summit County Attorney’s Office filed a motion for the …
Juveniles
June 2, 2023
Autistic 4-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Canal After Wandering from Vacation Home
A 4-year-old girl who vanished on Friday from her family’s rental home in Florida has been found dead, according to reports. Evelyn Greer’s body was discovered at the water’s edge in a canal not far from her family’s VRBO rental …
National
June 2, 2023
Records: Jeffrey Epstein Disclosed Multiple Sex Partners, STD During Jail Booking
New details have been released about the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s time in jail and the period leading up to his death, The Associated Press reports. Documents obtained by the news organization show that when Epstein was booked into the …
Unsolved
June 2, 2023
Cops ID Baby Girl Found Dead in Woods on Mother’s Day Weekend
Missouri authorities said on Thursday that they identified an infant girl who was found dead in the woods in May. According to KPLR, Kansas City police said Kha’liya Bridgewater was born in November, six months before her body was discovered. …
Crime Stories
June 2, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: ‘Mormon Mom’ Parties Hardy After Hubby Poisoned Dead
The Utah mom who allegedly killed her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl mixed into a Moscow Mule throws a party less than 24 hours after Eric Richins is found dead in their home. Kouri Richins hosts the celebration …
Murder
June 2, 2023
Atlanta Mother Accused of Killing 2 Tot Sons in Oven Refuses to Appear at Plea Hearing
An Atlanta mother accused of killing two of her children by placing them in an oven chose not to appear before a judge on Friday morning. According to Fox Atlanta, Lamora Williams’ final plea hearing was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. …
Missing
June 2, 2023
FOUND SAFE: Missing Dad Who Mysteriously Vanished from Home Seemed ‘Tired’ at Work Before Disappearance
UPDATE Colby Richards has been found safe one week after vanishing from his Texas home, according to Fox News Digital, citing the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Police said Colby was found “safe walking in the area of Research Forest and Kuykendahl, …
Juveniles
June 2, 2023
‘Angry for no reason’: Mom Believes ADHD Meds Led Daughter to Fatally Stab 9-Year-Old Brother
An Oklahoma mother whose daughter stabbed her younger brother to death believes the girl was having a manic episode triggered by medication, NewsNation reports. On Thursday, April Lyda described the tragic circumstances surrounding the January 5 attack at her home …
Jail
June 2, 2023
Jeffrey Epstein Told Jail Psychologist it Would Be ‘Crazy’ to Kill Himself, New Docs Reveal
Recently-publicized records described sex-offender billionaire Jeffrey Epstein as being in “good spirits” a day before his 2019 death in New York jail. The Associated Press obtained records which also indicated that despite undergoing suicide watch for 31 hours, Epstein denied …
Violent Crime
June 2, 2023
Missing Alabama Mother-of-two Found Shot to Death, Body Set on Fire
An Alabama mother who vanished earlier this week is believed to be deceased after a burned body was found with gunshot wounds, WBRC-TV reports. Law enforcement in the state had previously issued a missing persons alert that said 31-year-old Jermiera …
Unsolved
June 2, 2023
Missing Oregon Woman’s Body Found in Woods, Marking 6th Female Found Dead in Area
Oregon police say a missing Portland woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances, marking the sixth woman this year found dead in the area. According to ABC 2, deputies responded to a death investigation at the 29000 block of …
Violent Crime
June 2, 2023
Son of 83-year-old Home Depot Worker Killed by Shoplifter: ‘There has to be consequences’
The son of an elderly Home Depot worker who was fatally attacked late last year is pleading for something to be done about a growing scourge of retail theft, ABC News reports. “There has to be consequences in my mind, …
Assault
June 1, 2023
Police Looking for Kansas Woman They Say Shot Man, 7-Year-Old Girl in Missouri Hotel
Missouri police are searching for a 24-year-old Kansas woman they say opened fire in a hotel room last month, shooting a 36-year-old man and a 7-year-old girl. b Blue Springs police say Samantha Thrasher got into an argument in the …
Attempted Murder
June 1, 2023
18-Year-Old Son Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Dad
An 18-year-old South Carolina high school senior has been charged with attempted murder after shooting his dad because “I can’t deal with him anymore.” Jayden McGirt has also been charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime, WRDW …
Police
June 1, 2023
Mississippi Police Officer Killed in Shooting During Standoff With Domestic Violence Suspect
Two Mississippi police officers were shot Thursday morning, one fatally, during a hostage situation that turned into a standoff. Randy Tyler, a retired Ridgeland police chief who has worked with the Madison Police Department for seven years, was shot and …
Weird Crime
June 1, 2023
Suspect Robs Store With Nintendo ‘Duck Hunt’ Zapper Gun
A North Carolina man was arrested on Tuesday for robbing a store with a fake gun from the 80s Nintendo game “Duck Hunt.” WBTV reported that David Dalesandro, 25, was wearing a wig, mask, and hooded sweatshirt when robbing the …
Missing
June 1, 2023
Daniel Robinson: New Details Released in Geologist’s Unsolved 2021 Disappearance
Arizona police publicized new details Wednesday in the case of a man who vanished in 2021. Daniel Robinson, then 24, was last seen leaving his job site in Buckeye on June 23, 2021. His Jeep was found crashed in a …
Homicide
June 1, 2023
DEVELOPING: Death of Doctor Found Shot in Lake to Be Investigated as Homicide
The brother of a Missouri doctor found dead on Tuesday in a lake in Arkansas said his death is being investigated as a homicide. John Forsyth’s brother told KOLR that Arkansas authorities are leading the homicide investigation, while Missouri authorities …
Crime Stories
June 1, 2023
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Cops: Star Denver Cardiologist Drugs, Rapes 10 Women, Courted Online
Ten women have come forward accusing a Denver cardiologist of rape. Stephen Matthews, 35, was first charged with drugging and raping a woman he met on the dating app “Hinge.” Matthews was later charged again as the nine additional victims …
Trials
June 1, 2023
Jury Reaches Verdict for ‘Family Feud’ Contestant Who Joked About Marriage Regret, Then Shot His Wife Dead
Former “Family Feud” contestant, Timothy Bliefnick, has been found guilty by an Illinois jury for the murder of his estranged wife. Fox News Digital reports that Bliefnick was convicted of murder and related charges in connection with the killing of …
Serial Killers
June 1, 2023
Felon Who Served 11 Years for Killing 8-Year-Old Girl Is Now Suspected in 10 More Slayings
Texas police said on Tuesday that a convicted child killer has been linked to two more slayings — but he may have killed as many as 10 people. Raul Meza Jr., 62, received a 30-year sentence for killing 8-year-old Kendra …
Animal Abuse
June 1, 2023
Nesting Village Swan is Killed, Then Eaten. 3 Teens Say They Thought it Was a Large Duck.
Three people allegedly took a swan and four baby swans from a New York pond on Monday, resulting in their arrests. Eman Hussan, 18, along with a 16 and 17-year-old, are accused of taking the swans from Manlius Swan Pond. …
Murder
June 1, 2023
Young Couple Gunned Down in Front Yard by Angry Landlord JUST BEFORE WEDDING
A Canadian landlord shot and killed a couple on the front lawn before barricading himself inside the house and engaging in a shootout with the police, according to reports. The incident occurred in the Stoney Creek district of Hamilton, Ontario …
Rape
June 1, 2023
New Jersey Lawyer Charged With Serial Rapes in Boston
A New Jersey attorney was arrested this week and charged in a series of rapes and kidnappings in Boston in 2007 and 2008 after investigators used forensic genealogy to tie him to the crimes. Matthew Nilo, 35, was arrested at …
Missing
June 1, 2023
Missing Texas Dad-of-2 Baseball Coach Mysteriously Vanishes from Home, Disturbing Clue Left Behind
Texas police searching for a father of two who vanished under mysterious circumstances in the Woodlands/Spring area during Memorial Day Weekend. According to Fox 26, Colby Richards, 31, was last seen Friday at his residence off Musgrave Place. According to …
Juveniles
June 1, 2023
Video: ‘I’m So Sorry’ 12-Year-Old Girl Sobs After Fatally Stabbing Younger Brother
A 12-year-old Oklahoma girl stabbed her 9-year-old brother to death earlier this year and sobs hysterically that she doesn’t know why in body camera footage recorded by responding police officers. Tulsa Police said the incident took place just before midnight …
Adult abuse
June 1, 2023
Mom Abandons 22-Year-Old Special Needs Daughter in Michigan Preserve
Early on a Thursday morning in April, Angela Crute, her 22-year-old special needs daugher Takai, and an unknown woman boarded a Kalamazoo Metro Transit bus and rode it to the Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Texas Township, Michigan. There, they …
Robbery
June 1, 2023
Chicago Police Say Brazen Thieves Have Committed Nearly 50 Armed Robberies on City’s West Side
Chicago police have alerted residents and businesson on the city’s Southwest, West, and Northwest sides of a string of armed robberies and carjackings they believe were carried out by the same suspects. Investigators say three or four suspects carried out …