Report: Alleged Kidnapper Has Been Preying on Women for Nearly 3 Decades
Kidnapping
James Parrillo was arrested this month in New Jersey when his alleged victim escaped and ran to a gas station for help.
Murder
February 18, 2023
Arkansas Woman, 23, Found Dead in a Ditch
A 23-year-old Arkansas woman was found dead in a ditch this week, and investigators consider her death a homicide. Conway County Sheriff Mike Smith said that Savannah Oden was last seen in Morrilton at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday, KARK …
child endangerment
February 18, 2023
Caretaker Charged With ‘Violent Abuse’ of Her Own Children After Toddler in Her Care Dies
The caretaker of a 3-year-old girl who died after she was found “unresponsive in the bathtub with no water” early Friday morning has now been charged with “the violent abuse” of her own two children. Philadelphia Police said the bruised …
Shooting
February 18, 2023
5-Year-Old Among 9 Children Wounded in Georgia Gas Station Shooting
Nine children, including a 5-year-old boy, were shot Friday night at a Georgia gas station in what investigators say was an altercation that spilled out of a nearby party. The Columbus Police Department said all nine were taken to area …
Murder
February 18, 2023
Dating App Threesome-Turns-Murder: Indiana Woman Learns Fate After Liaison Leads to Murder, Rape
An Indiana woman has been convicted for her role in the murder of a man and rape of a woman whom she met for a threesome, a liaison that went sideways when her boyfriend violently interrupted the rendezvous, WKRC-TV reports. …
Missing
February 18, 2023
Monisha Denise Harrell: Missing Alabama Woman Stopped Communicating With Family
Monisha Denise Harrell was last seen in Bessemer, Alabama, a suburb southwest of Birmingham, on July 19, 2021. She is still missing today. Harrell’s last known location was at the Cloverdale Apartments in Bessemer, a complex of two-story apartment buildings …
Murder
February 18, 2023
Texas Woman Accused of Killing Fifth Husband Allegedly Plotted Two Additional Hits
A woman accused of murdering two former partners allegedly plotted to kill a third person in a bid to maintain custody of her kids, KPRC-TV reports. Sarah Hartsfield is presently in a Texas jail charged with murdering her fifth husband, …
Shooting
February 17, 2023
6-Year-Old Shoots Grandmother in the Back With Gun She Found in Car
A 6-year-old Florida girl found a gun in the back seat of a vehicle she was in this week and fired a single shot, striking her 57-year-old grandmother in the lower back as she was driving. The North Port Police …
Court
February 17, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Alex Murdaugh’s Wife and Son Found His Drug Stash a Month Before Their Murders
Prosecutors rested their case Friday against disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, wrapping up the state’s testimony with a final witness to tie up phone and GPS information that had been given to jurors over the past two weeks of …
Murder
February 17, 2023
6 Dead in Rural Mississippi Shooting Spree, Including Suspect’s Ex-Wife
A Mississippi man on a shooting rampage killed six people, including his ex-wife at three separate locations on Friday. Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance said on Facebook that Richard Dale Crum, 52, was taken into custody and has been charged …
Crime Stories
February 17, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Car Data Tracks Murdaugh’s Moves, DESTROYS DEFENSE TIMELINE
After 61 witnesses, prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial have rested their case. Once the long holiday weekend is over, the defense will continue to call its witnesses. Murdaugh’s attorneys called two witnesses after the lunch break. Attorneys Dick …
Juveniles
February 17, 2023
‘He didn’t deserve this’: 12-year-old Collapses at Football Practice, Dies After 30-Minute Ambulance Wait
A 12-year-old football player with the Essex County Predators in New Jersey has reportedly passed away after collapsing during a football drill Friday. According to ABC New York, Elijah Jordan Brown Garcia was doing a “light football drill on the …
Trials
February 17, 2023
Alex Murdaugh Started Speeding When He Drove by Area Where Police Found Maggie’s iPhone: Witness
Alex Murdaugh allegedly drove faster around the location where his dead wife’s phone was located, according to a witness who analyzed the disgraced lawyer’s vehicle data, Fox News reports. Peter Rudofski, a special agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement …
Murder
February 17, 2023
Athena Strand: Accused Child Killer Deliver Driver Officially Indicted for Capital Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping
The former Texas FedEx driver accused of strangling a girl to death after striking her with his delivery truck has been indicted for capital murder, NBC DFW reports. On Thursday, a grand jury indicted 31-year-old Tanner Horner on charges of …
Murder
February 17, 2023
GUILTY: Jury Returns for Dad Who Sodomized Son with Stick, Yanked Teeth Out with Pliers for Eating Cake
An Arkansas jury found a Bentonville man guilty of murder Thursday for the third time, in connection with the death of his 6-year-old son. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday for Mauricio Torres, according to 40/29 News. He’s facing life behind …
Celebrity Justice
February 17, 2023
‘Danger to Society’: Feds Seek 25-Year Sentence Against R. Kelly
The federal government is seeking to imprison R. Kelly for 25 years following his conviction in Illinois on sexual abuse and child pornography charges, WLS-TV reports Kelly is already serving a 30-year prison sentence for a federal sex trafficking and …
Kidnapping
February 17, 2023
Victim Allegedly Held Against Her Will in Year-Long, Cross-Country Kidnapping Ordeal
An accused kidnapper is being held on multiple charges in New Jersey after his alleged victim escaped and sought help for what she said was an ordeal that lasted for a year. A probable cause affidavit filed in Burlington County …
Murder
February 17, 2023
Man Reports Finding Decapitated Body in Backyard, Then Admits ‘I Did It’
A 32-year-old man reported finding a decapitated, dismembered, and “mummified” body in his backyard earlier this month but later turned himself in and told police, “I did it.” LaVaughn Barnes has been charged with first degree murder while armed in …
Human trafficking
February 17, 2023
2 Mothers, 2 Suicides – Both Accused Cops of Covering Up in Sex Trafficking Investigation
Murder
February 16, 2023
Tennessee Woman Shot Dead in Living Room, Boyfriend Arrested in Kentucky
A Tennessee woman was found shot to death in her Murfreesboro apartment Wednesday night, and her boyfriend has been arrested in Kentucky charged with her murder. Murfreesboro Police said that a preliminary investigation indicates that Rebecca Stockton, 25, and Shaleem …
Court
February 16, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Jurors Hear About ‘Suicide for Hire’ Plot, Alex Murdaugh’s $60K/Week Drug Habit
Prosecutors in Alex Murdaugh’s double murder trial put a witness on the stand Thursday to testify about the disgraced former lawyer’s botched “suicide for hire” scheme, which played out a day after his family’s storied law firm kicked him out …
Crime Stories
February 16, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Alex Murdaugh’s Damning Roadside ‘Shooting-For-Hire’ to be Heard by Jury
Jurors learned today that Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were shot at close range. Dr. Kenneth Kinsey testified about the graphic wounds the pair sustained. Kensey said the first shot didn’t kill Paul. In fact, Paul stood for a moment and …
child neglect
February 16, 2023
Parents Charged in Death of Toddler With Autism Who Died in Indiana Lake
The parents of n Indiana toddler who died after she was pulled from a lake nearly a year ago now face charges connected with her death. Three-year-old Ivy Allen, who had non-verbal autism, was reported missing on the morning of …
Pornography
February 16, 2023
‘Worst Nightmare’: School Janitor Arrested With Trove of Child Porn, Some Victims Just Infants
A school janitor in Florida was allegedly found possessing a trove of child pornography, including images of victims as young as infants, WPBF-TV reports. Authorities arrested Jonathan Dibble after executing a search warrant on Tuesday at his home in Jensen …
Murder
February 16, 2023
Dad’s Girlfriend Stabs 11-year-old Girl Over 100 Times, Leaves Her Bleeding to Death in Bathtub
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Murder
February 16, 2023
‘F*** You All, You’re Garbage’: Mom Convicted of Murdering 6-Year-Old Son Lashes Out at Sentencing Hearing
A Minnesota woman was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for murdering her young son, but before the proceeding was over, she expressed harsh words to the court. “I’m innocent, f*** you all, you’re garbage,” Julissa Thaler said at the …
Murder
February 16, 2023
Boy and Girl Face Murder Charges After Police Find TikTok Girl Stabbed Dead in ‘Extremely brutal and punishing’ Attack
Two British teens are facing murder charges after allegedly killing a 16-year-old transgender girl who reportedly filmed one of her TikTok videos in an area where the murder took place. According to Fox News Digital, Chesire police found Brianna Ghey …
Missing
February 16, 2023
Update: Police Obtain Warrant to Take Physical Custody of Missing North Carolina Boy
A warrant has been issued in connection with a missing North Carolina boy, giving law enforcement permission to take the child into their custody once he’s found, NBC 4 reports. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office said …
Other
February 16, 2023
Speeding Off-Duty Deputy Charged After Wreck Kills 12-Year-Old Boy, Injures Sister
An off-duty California sheriff’s deputy was allegedly driving at speeds nearing 95 miles per hour when he slammed into a vehicle in a school zone, killing a 12-year-old boy and injuring the child’s sister, KABC-TV reports. Prosecutors have now charged …
Nancy Grace
February 16, 2023
Nancy Grace Talks on Letter from Brian Laundrie Mother, Reportedly Offering Help to ‘Bury Body’
Missing
February 16, 2023
Jasmine Host: Alabama Woman Still Missing Nearly Six Years Later
Alabama authorities are searching for a missing Gadsden woman who hasn’t been seen in nearly six years. According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, 29-year-old Jasmine Amorette-Nicole Calloway Host was last seen on September 16, 2017, at a home at 801 Noccalula …
Court
February 16, 2023
Idaho Counties Agree on Payment Schedule for Bryan Kohberger’s Public Defenders
The Idaho counties of Kootenai and Latah have agreed on a $200 per hour payment for the public defender appointed to represent college murders suspect Bryan Kohberger. KREM obtained a copy of the agreement through a public records request with …
Missing
February 15, 2023
Missing Woman Found During Traffic Stop; Suspect Speeds Off
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a suspect who fled a traffic stop at a high rate of speed after a woman in the car indicated she was being held against her will. According to WBRE, troopers stopped the car …
Assault
February 15, 2023
Bruised and Bloody Woman Shows Up at Sheriff’s Office To File Complaint
A 36-year-old Ohio man has been arrested on charges of holding a woman against her will and beating her, causing serious injuries. The Scioto County Sheriff’s Offfice said that the 44-year-old victim showed up at the office asking to file …
Court
February 15, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Lead Investigator Discusses Inconsistencies in Alex Murdaugh’s Statements
Judge Clifton Newman, who earlier had barred testimony about Alex Murdaugh’s alleged ‘suicide for hire’ plot, reversed his ruling Wednesday afternoon.
Crime Stories
February 15, 2023
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Alex Murdaugh: ‘THAT’S NOT ME’ in Damning Video
Another bombshell in the courtroom today as Judge Clifton Newman ruled that testimony regarding Alex Murdaugh’s alleged roadside shooting. September 2021, Murdaugh claimed he asked another man to shoot him so his surviving son could obtain millions in life insurance. …
Rape
February 15, 2023
Madison Brooks: Teen Accused of Raping Louisiana Student is Accused of Rape Again as THIRD Victim Comes Forward
One of the suspects accused of raping Louisiana State University student Madison Brooks has been charged again with rape, in an incident that a family lawyer said followed an extremely similar pattern to the Brooks case. According to Fox News …
Murder
February 15, 2023
Report: Ethan Chapin’s Best Friend Discovered Grisly Scene at University of Idaho Murder Home, Called 911
New details have come to light about the four University of Idaho students who were murdered in November. NewsNation reports that two of the victims – Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin – were found by Chapin’s best friend and that …
Hate Crimes
February 15, 2023
SEE IT: Man in Court Rushes at ‘Cowardly Racist’ Killer Who Murdered 10 Black People at Supermarket
New York killer Payton Gendron, who murdered 10 Black people during a store massacre last year, apologized to his victims in court Wednesday morning as a man lunged at him during a victim impact statement. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 13 …
Trials
February 15, 2023
Murdaugh Trial: Jury Will Not Hear About Roadside Shooting After Murders
The judge presiding over the Alex Murdaugh double-murder trial has ruled the prosecution may not bring up the 2021 shooting in which Murdaugh allegedly paid a hitman to kill him, at least for now, WCIV-TV reports. On Wednesday morning, Colleton …
Kidnapping
February 15, 2023
New Charges for Missouri Man Accused of Imprisoning Woman for a Month, Raping Her Repeatedly
A Missouri grand jury has returned an indictment on nine charges a man accused for holding a woman captive in his basement for a month. Timothy Haslett, 40, was arrested in October last year after a 22-year-old woman escaped his …
Crime Stories
February 14, 2023
CRIME STORIES WITH NANCY GRACE: Did Alex Murdaugh Use Hose to Wash Crime Scene?
Puddles of water became the focus of cross-examination today of the man who took care of Alex Murdaugh’s dogs. Dale Davis testified that puddles of water were not where they should have been when police responded to the murders. Dale …
Attempted Murder
February 14, 2023
Attorney: Wife Whose Doctor Husband Drove Off Cliff With Her & Children Inside Car Doesn’t Want Him Prosecuted
The attorney for a California doctor charged accused of trying to kill his family last month when he intentionally drove off a cliff in San Mateo County told a judge last week that the radiologist’s wif — one of the …
Court
February 14, 2023
Woman Who Allegedly Dismembered Lover Attacks Lawyer in Court
A Wisconsin woman who allegedly strangled her lover with a chain and then dismembered his body attacked her attorney in court on Tuesday, all of it caught on camera. Taylor Schabusiness, 25, was sitting at the defense table along with …
Suicide
February 14, 2023
5-Year-Old Boy Critical After Mother Jumped From Edge of Niagara Gorge With Him
A 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after his mother jumped with him on Monday from the rim of Niagara Gorge in Niagara Falls State Park. The two fell nearly 90 feet, almost to the bottom of the gorge, and …
Shooting
February 14, 2023
3 Slain Michigan States Students Leave Holes in the Hearts of Friends and Family
Three Michigan State University students were identified Tuesday as victims of the 43-year-old gunman who opened fire at two campus locations Monday night before killing himself. Police identified Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner while family of Arielle Anderson named her …