Raleigh Shooting Victims Were Going About Their Day When Bullets Struck
Mass shooting
One of the victims was the 15-year-old suspect’s older brother.
Court
October 14, 2022
Parkland School Shooting Juror Says She Felt Threatened by Another Juror During Deliberations
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a juror in the penalty phase of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz’s trial called the Office of the State Attorney to say she felt threatened by a fellow juror during deliberations. Prosecutors filed a …
Crime Stories
October 14, 2022
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: IS THERE JUSTICE FOR 3 LITTLE GIRL SCOUTS, RAPED & MURDERED AT CAMP?
Will there ever be justice for the three little girls murdered at a girl scout camp in Oklahoma? The only person charged in this case has been acquitted. Could new DNA testing methods pinpoint a killer? Today, in the conclusion …
Burglary
October 14, 2022
Severed Finger in Glove is Found at Scene of Attempted Home Invasion, Leading Cops to Suspect
North Carolina police arrested a man whose severed finger was reportedly discovered at the scene of an attempted home invasion last week. WFMY reported that residents were returning to their Burlington home on October 6 when Vernon Wilson, 67, approached …
Teacher Scandals
October 14, 2022
5th Grade Catholic School Teacher Had ‘Kill List,’ Tells Student They’re ‘on the Bottom of That List’
An Indiana elementary school teacher was arrested on Thursday for allegedly compiling a “kill list” which included her students and co-workers. A fifth-grade student at St. Stanislaus Catholic School in East Chicago told a counselor about how Angelica Carrasquillo-Torres, 25, …
Missing
October 14, 2022
Quinton Simon: Mom of Missing Tot ‘tried to overdose with kids nearby,’ Ex-boyfriend Says [Report]
The former boyfriend Leilani Simon, identified as the primary suspect in connection with a missing Georgia toddler, says she “tried to overdose with kids nearby” last spring. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 1-year-old Quinton Simon was reported missing on October 5 …
Missing
October 14, 2022
Quinton Simon: Mother Ordered to Pay Child Support the Day Missing Georgia Tot Vanishes, Busted for Allegedly Stealing from Boss
Court records reveal a past checkered with run-ins with law enforcement and civil court filings against the mother of missing Georgia toddler, Quinton Simon, who disappeared earlier this month while in his mother’s care. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 1-year-old Quinton …
Serial Killers
October 14, 2022
‘I AM EVIL. I DID THIS’: Read the Confession Note Penned by Neonatal Nurse Who Injected Babies With Insulin, Milk
A British nurse who is accused of killing seven babies in 2015 and 2016 reportedly confessed to her crimes on handwritten sticky notes. Lucy Letby, 32, is standing trial for murdering seven babies and trying to kill 10 more at …
Shooting
October 14, 2022
Connecticut Cop Killer Was ‘Always Drinking,’ Loved Guns: Report
The Connecticut man who shot three police officers responding to a domestic call, killing two of them, was a hard-drinking, gun-loving “teddy bear,” neighbors say. Investigators think Nicholas Brutcher, 35, likely lured the officers to his home with a fake …
Unsolved
October 14, 2022
Debbie Collier: PI Says Slain Mother Could Have Been ‘Trying to Escape’ Shortly Before Murder
A private investigator says the way slain Georgia mother Debbie Collier was positioned is telling of how she may have died last month, in what police are calling a homicide. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police found 59-year-old Collier’s body around …
Murder
October 14, 2022
Hubby Kills Wife With Shotgun Blast at Her Dog Kennel: Cops
A 56-year-old Iowa man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife at her dog kennel business over the weekend. Angela Prichard, 55, was found dead on Saturday, and Christopher Eugene Prichard was arrested the …
Mass shooting
October 14, 2022
Teen Suspect Kills 5, Wounds 2 in North Carolina Neighborhood Mass Shooting
A 15-year-old suspect is hospitalized in critical condition after a mass shooting in a bucolic residential neighborhood bordering the Neuse River Greenway of east Raleigh. Five people, including an off-duty police officer and a 16-year-old boy, were killed in the …
Mass shooting
October 13, 2022
Update: 5 Dead, Including Off-Duty Cop, as Camouflaged Shooter Opens Fire in Raleigh Neighborhood
Update: The suspect is in custody. He is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. It’s not known if they were self-inflicted. Original story: Five people were shot and killed by a gunman Thursday in a Raleigh neighborhood perched along the Neuse River …
Accident
October 13, 2022
Kiely Rodni: Coroner Rules Teen’s Death Was Accidental Drowning
Kiely Rodni, a 16-year-old girl who went missing after a large party by a California lake in August, died accidentally by drowning. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Coroner made the ruling after completing an autopsy and other tests, KRNV reported. …
Famous Murder Cases
October 13, 2022
Convicted Murderer Chris Watts Was ‘Withdrawn and Angry’ In Weeks Before He Killed His Family, Coworker Says
A former coworker of convicted murderer Chris Watts says that he was clearly unhappy in the weeks before the killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and stashed their bodies on the oil field where he worked. “Things changed; …
Heroes
October 13, 2022
Pregnant Baltimore County Firefighter Jumps in to Assist at Car Accident, Gives Birth Less Than 24 Hours Later
Baltimore County firefighter Megan Warfield, who also volunteers for Bowleys Quarters Fire and Rescue, had been on administrative awaiting the birth of her third child earlier this month when she was involved in multi-car collision. She and her mother were …
October 13, 2022
Nancy Grace Specials Airing This Weekend On Fox Business!
Attention CrimeOnline readers and Crime Stories listeners and viewers! This weekend on Fox Business, you can watch many of Nancy Grace’s investigations and specials. Check out the schedule below: Saturday October 15 7-8pm ET America’s Crime Crisis Hosted by Nancy …
Road Rage
October 13, 2022
Road Raging Dads Shoot Each Other’s Daughters in Highway ‘Cat and Mouse Game’
Two fathers are in jail after playing a “cat and mouse game” on a Florida highway before opening fire — and shooting each other’s daughters. A 5-year-old girl was shot in the leg, and a 14-year-old girl was hit in …
Sex Crimes
October 13, 2022
A 12-Year-Old Girl Gives Birth. DNA Confirms a 46-Year-Old Fathered Her Baby
This week, a Vermont man was arraigned on sexual assault charges after DNA testing reportedly proved he fathered a child with a 12-year-old girl. The victim, who was impregnated at age 11 and gave birth in June, allegedly tried to …
Crime Stories
October 13, 2022
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: WHO RAPED &MURDERED 3 GIRLS SCOUTS AT CAMP?
After Gene Hart is charged but acquitted in the murder of three little girls, the question of his guilt or innocence is still debated. Today, in the fourth installment of “The Girl Scout Murders,” Hart’s family weighs in. Joining Nancy …
Missing
October 13, 2022
MISSING Teen Girl Hasn’t Been Seen in Weeks, Police Seek Tips
The Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama is asking for help in finding a teen girl who disappeared last month. Makenna Joy Purvis, 19, was last seen off of Inspec Drive in Valley Head on September 26. It’s unclear where …
Police
October 13, 2022
‘Deliberate act to lure’: Two Officers Lured in by Fake Domestic Violence Call, Ambushed and Shot Dead
Two Connecticut officers have died after police say they were lured to a Bristol Home on Wednesday, where a male suspect opened fire on them. According to The New York Times, the deceased officers have been identified as Dustin DeMonte, …
Serial Killers
October 13, 2022
People Are Dressing Up as Jeffrey Dahmer for Halloween in Light of Popular Netflix Series
Retailers are reportedly selling controversial Jeffrey Dahmer costumes ahead of Halloween. Interest in the prolific serial killer and cannibal has been piqued in light of a Netflix series depicting his crimes. The Independent reported that replicas of his glasses are …
October 13, 2022
Quinton Simon: Police Confirm ‘Heartbreaking Conclusion’ That Missing Tot is Dead, Evidence Points to Mother as Sole Suspect [Update]
The Chatham County Police Department announced Thursday that they believe missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon is likely dead. Police Chief Jeff Hadley said during a 1 p.m. presser that all evidence points to Quinton being deceased. His mother, Leilani Simon, …
Missing
October 13, 2022
MISSING: Police Seek Tips After Arkansas Woman Mysteriously Vanishes
Arkansas police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a 35-year-old Fayetteville woman reported missing. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, Stephanie Breton was reported “missing from Fayetteville” on October 11. The clothing she was last seen …
Breaking
October 13, 2022
BREAKING: Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz Spared the Death Penalty for Killing 17 Students & Staff
On Thursday, a Florida jury recommended life in prison for Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. According to WPLG, the 12 jurors heard testimony in Broward County from July 18 to October …
Trials
October 13, 2022
Thomas Valva: Teachers of Boy Frozen to Death in Unheated Garage ‘Flooded CPS with calls’ About Possible Abuse Before His Death
A New York principal testified this week in connection with the death of Thomas Valva, a Suffolk County boy allegedly abused and killed by his father, Michael Valva, whose currently on trial for the child’s murder. East Moriches Elementary School …
Assault
October 13, 2022
Texas Man Shoots Ex-Girlfriend’s Mother, Locks Teen in Shed Over Eviction
Texas authorities have arrested a man of shooting his ex-girlfriend’s mother and tying up her brother in a shed after the mother asked him to move out of her home. James Cody Sweetman, 29, was charged with aggravated assault with …
Child Abuse
October 13, 2022
Georgia Man Breaks 3-Month-Old Girl’s Neck, Tries to Smother Her Twin: Reports
A 22-year-old man in northwest Georgia was arrested this week and charged with breaking a 3-month-old girl’s neck and trying to smother her twin sister. Robert Terrell Dubose Jr is charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children, according to …
Hate Crimes
October 13, 2022
Self-Proclaimed ‘Incel’ Pleads Guilty to Plotting to Murder 3,000 Women
A self-proclaimed Ohio incel pleaded guilty this week to planning a mass shooting of as many as 3,000 women “out of hatred, jealousy, and revenge.” A federal grand jury indicted Tres Genco, 22, on charges of attempting to commit a …
Murder
October 13, 2022
Landlord Found Dead, Dismembered, Remains in a Freezer
A Chicago boarding house tenant who was recently served an eviction notice has been arrested, charged with killing her landlord and dismembering her. Police said Sandra Kolalou, 36, allegedly put the dismembered body parts of Francis Walker, 69, in the …
child neglect
October 12, 2022
Grandfather Forgets Toddler in Backseat When He Returns Rental Car to Airport
A Florida grandfather has been charged with child neglect after he returned a rental car to Daytona Beach International Airport and forgot his toddler granddaughter was in the back seat. Hertz employees found the little girl in the locked vehicle …
Missing
October 12, 2022
Mother Ordered to Pay Child Support for Quinton Simon and His Older Brother a Week Before He Disappeared
Court documents show that Leilani Simon, mother of a 20-month-old boy who disappeared last Wednesday, was ordered to pay child support for the boy and his older brother on September 28, a week before Quinton Simon disappeared. Simon’s mother, Billie …
Murder
October 12, 2022
Murdered Parents’ Son Arrested as Person of Interest After He’s Caught Using Their Stolen Truck
The son of a Texas couple who was found fatally shot in their home on Thursday was arrested for allegedly stealing his parents’ car from the scene. According to KXAS, Samuel Scarlett, 28, is considered a person of interest in …
Murder
October 12, 2022
Idaho Man Charged in ‘Truly Horrific’ Murder of His Mother
A 26-year-old Idaho man has been charged with the death of his mother, a beloved director of the West Valley Humane Society in Caldwell. Levi Isaac Davis was arrested after Karly Cantrell’s husband found her dead at their home Monday …
Breaking
October 12, 2022
BREAKING: Alex Jones Ordered to Pay Sandy Hook Families Almost $1 BILLION in Largest-Ever Defamation Judgment
On Wednesday, a Connecticut jury ordered Infowars host Alex Jones to pay a total of $965 million to the families of eight people killed in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. According to the Hartford Courant, Jones defaulted …
Serial Killers
October 12, 2022
Neonatal Nurse Kills Preemie After 4th Attempt — Then Smiles as Mom Bathes Her Murdered Baby
A British nurse who allegedly killed seven babies in 2015 and 2016 reportedly tried to kill a premature girl four times — and smiled after successfully doing so. A Manchester Crown Court also heard how Lucy Letby, 32, killed two …
Unsolved
October 12, 2022
‘Vibrant and strong soul’: Family Remembers Slain Mom Debbie Collier as ‘Loving’ and ‘Kind’ as Murder Mystery Remains Unsolved
Slain Georgia mother Debbie Collier will be laid to rest in Athens by a private memorial service, as investigators continue to search for the suspect(s) responsible for her murder. Collier, 59, was found deceased on September 11, a day after …
Accident
October 12, 2022
HORROR: Tree Trimmer Killed When He Falls Into Wood Chipper
California police said a man was killed on Tuesday after he was pulled into a wood chipper. A tree trimmer, who has not been publicly identified, was reportedly working in Menlo Park when he fell into the chipper. San Mateo …
Accident
October 12, 2022
‘American Idol’ Runner-up Willie Spence Belts Out Worship Song on Instagram Before Dying in Car Crash
Willie Spence, known for being runner-up during the 19th season of “American Idol,” died in a car crash Tuesday. According to WSB-TV, Georgia-born Spence died shortly after a Marion County crash on Tuesday afternoon. The incident happened at around 4 …
Missing
October 12, 2022
Quinton Simon: Heated Spat Ensues as Missing Tot’s Grandmother Blames Babysitter for Taking Him, Planning Memorial [SEE IT]
It’s been seven days since Quinton Simon vanished from his Georgia home and tensions are reportedly rising between those who know and care for the child. Quinton’s mother, Leilani Simon, reported him missing at about 9 a.m. on October, saying …
Police
October 12, 2022
Teen Clings to Life as Ex-Officer Who Shot Him Is Charged With Assault
A fired San Antonio police officer has been charged with assault after he opened fire on a teenager eating a burger inside his car in a McDonald’s parking lot. Eric Cantu, 17, is hospitalized unconscious and on life support after …
Murder
October 12, 2022
Landlord’s Remains Found in Board House Freezer; Tenant Arrested
The remains of a Chicago landlord were found in a boarding house freezer on Tuesday, and one of her tenants was arrested. The identities of the victim and suspect have not been released, but police said they began their investigation …
Murder
October 12, 2022
Suspect in 5 South Carolina Murders Caught in Georgia
The suspect in the shooting deaths of five people in a South Carolina home on Sunday was arrested early Monday in Georgia. As CrimeOnline previously reported, investigators found four people dead at the Inman home early Sunday evening. A fifth …
Murder
October 12, 2022
‘Roided Up Bodybuilder Charged With Killing Ex-Wife, Incinerating Her Body
A Florida body builder is accused of killing his ex-wife, taking her wedding band and engagement ring, and then burning her body and hiding the remains on his five-acre property. Ian Baunach, 43, has been charged with pre-meditated murder, destruction …
Murder
October 11, 2022
South Carolina Man Charged in Shooting Deaths of His Parents and a Cousin
Three members of a South Carolina family were shot to death over the weekend, one of them a council member in the historic African American community of Atlantic Beach. James DeWitt II and Gloria DeWitt, both 52, were found dead …
Murder
October 11, 2022
Mom’s Boyfriend Charged With Killing 3-Year-Old Ohio Boy
An Ohio grand jury on Tuesday indicted a man on multiple charges related to the death of toddler boy on last week. Michael James Kitto, the boyfriend of the victim’s mother, was reportedly babysitting 3-year-old Declan Hill at the family’s …
Missing
October 11, 2022
Police Have ‘Seized Evidence’ in Search for Missing Georgia Toddler Quinton Simon
The Chatham County Police Department said Tuesday it had “seized evidence” in the hunt for missing Georgia toddler Quinton Simon and believe the evidence “will help move this case forward.” Quinton, 20-months-old, was reported missing on October 5 by his …
Missing
October 11, 2022
Jolissa Fuentes: Body Found on Cliff Is Woman Who Vanished From Gas Station in August
Officials said a California woman who has been missing since August was found dead on Monday. KMPH reported that Jolissa Fuentes’ body was found in rural Fresno County. Police Chief Rudy Alcaraz said Fuentes’ car went off Trimmer Springs Road …
Rape
October 11, 2022
22-Year-Old Missouri Woman Held Captive More Than a Month; Had Metal Collar Padlocked on Her Neck When She Escaped
A 22-year-old Missouri woman held captive, raped, and assaulted since early September showed obvious signs of restraint and was wearing a metal collar with a padlock when she escaped the house where she was being held. As CrimeOnline previously reported, …