Inmate escapes prison cell, leaves note to taunt guards
Drug Crime
July 12, 2021
Customs agents find meth stuffed into PEANUT SHELLS in shipment bound for Texas
US Customs and Border Protection officers last month found nearly 500 grams of methamphetamine concealed inside peanut shells at an express consignment hub in Memphis, Tennessee. The shipment of peanuts and other food preparation materials was manifested as “REGIONAL BREAD …
Shooting
July 12, 2021
Bizarre cell phone video emerges: Vacation-couple toasts wine moments before deadly shooting at Houston aquarium restaurant, killer sits feet away
A Texas man opened fire on a New York couple having dinner at Houston’s Downtown Aquarium restaurant last week, killing the husband before turning the gun on himself. Danny Cazares, 39, had been sitting at the bar, drinking alone for …
Celebrity Justice
July 12, 2021
Judge signs arrest warrant for Disney actor Kyle Massey after he fails to show in court
A Washington state judge signed a warrant for the arrest of former Disney star Kyle Massey after he failed to show for his arraignment on charges of sending pornographic materials to a 13-year-old girl in December 2018 and January 2019. …
Kidnapping
July 12, 2021
Dad saves 5-year-old son from stranger who abducted him at apartment swimming pool: Reports
A woman was arrested on Saturday for allegedly abducting a 5-year-old boy from an Oklahoma apartment complex. According to KOKI, Jordan Canfield allegedly approached the boy at a swimming pool located at the Tulsa apartment complex and told him that …
Homicide
July 12, 2021
‘Spring Breakers’ could face homicide charges after drugging & raping girl in hotel room, leaving her to die: Prosecutor
Two men behind bars in Florida could face homicide charges in connection with a young woman’s Spring Break death. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 21-year-old Christine Engelhardt, of Pennsylvania, died inside her hotel room at the Miami Beach Albion Hotel in …
Police
July 12, 2021
Body cam video shows cop fatally shoot resident who charges at him with a machete-like knife [Prosecutor]
Prosecutors announced on Thursday that an Arkansas police officer has been cleared in last month’s fatal shooting of a man who was reportedly wielding a large knife. According to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Green Forest officer Frank Pedraza fired three …
Crime Stories
July 12, 2021
Crime Stories: Murdaugh mom and son murders still a mystery
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Family Crime
July 12, 2021
BREAKING: Missing Wisconsin father found dismembered; wife remains missing and son is in jail
A court proceeding on Monday afternoon indicated that a missing man in Wisconsin had been shot and dismembered by his own son, who is in jail on $10,000 bail for allegedly providing false information to police. As CrimeOnline previously reported, …
Murder
July 12, 2021
Suspected female serial killer Pam Hupp charged with killing cancer-ridden best friend after chemotherapy appointment: Reports
Suspected female serial killer Pam Hupp is facing another murder charge after police say she killed a longtime friend in 2011. According to Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood, Pamela Hupp (pictured right), who’s serving a life sentence for killing …
Missing
July 12, 2021
MISSING: Teen girl vanishes after leaving work, remains unaccounted for more than a week later
Police in Indiana have asked for the public’s help in finding a 17-year-old girl who has not been seen or heard from since leaving her job earlier this month. As WPTA 21 reports, the Noble County Sheriff Department said in …
Missing
July 12, 2021
BREAKING: Female body found in car pulled from Texas creek during search for missing mom
Authorities in Texas have found a body inside a vehicle that was pulled from Jones Creek in Richmond Monday morning. As previously reported, 41-year-old Allison Chapman Kempe was last seen leaving a restaurant in Richmond on Friday night, but did …
Celebrity
July 12, 2021
BREAKING: Nickelodeon star Drake Bell avoids jail after having inappropriate contact with 15-year-old girl
The ‘Drake and Bell’ actor must register as a sex offender
Murder
July 12, 2021
UPDATE: Mob of people drag couple from car, dad-of-two is shot execution-style over minor traffic incident: Police
A Chicago man has been arrested in California following a brutal shooting that left two people with young children dead. U.S. Marshals arrested 34-year-old Anthony Lorenzi on Friday, at an apartment in San Diego. He’s been charged with first-degree murder …
Shooting
July 12, 2021
Rapper shot 64 TIMES while walking out of jail in apparent ambush: Police
A man was killed outside an Illinois jail on Saturday in an apparent ambush shooting that left two other people wounded. The Chicago Tribune reported that Londre Sylvester, 31, was shot 64 times across the street from the Cook County …
Missing
July 12, 2021
Texas mom of 2 vanishes after going out for dinner Friday
Investigators searching for a woman who vanished on Friday have pulled a vehicle from water that matches the description of her car. KTRK reports that 41-year-old Allison Chapman Kempe was last seen leaving a restaurant in Richmond on Friday night …
Murder
July 12, 2021
Teen girl bludgeons Uber driver to death, police find her by ‘following bloody trail’ to backyard: DA
On Friday, a California teen appeared in court and denied that she had anything to do with a slain Uber driver found dead in National City last week. The 17-year-old, whose name has not been made public due to her …
Trials
July 12, 2021
WATCH trial live, day 15: Mark Redwine accused of killing 13-year-old son, Dylan
Alleged Colorado killer Mark Redwine, 59, is on trial for the 2012 murder of his son Dylan Redwine, 13. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Redwine was arrested in Washington in 2017 and charged with second-degree murder and child abuse, years after …
Murder
July 12, 2021
Father of 3 found dead was shot and tossed over wall at his own apartment complex [VIDEO]
The family of a young father who was fatally shot in southern California this weekend is demanding justice, and say they believe Raul Hernandez’s whistleblowing about alleged drug dealing may have made him a target. As KTLA reports, Hernandez, 23, …
Police
July 11, 2021
DEVELOPING: ‘Extremely dangerous’ suspect fires at Georgia deputies
Deputies in north Georgia are searching for an “extremely dangerous” man who has fled from his vehicle into woods in Lumpkin County and has been shooting at officers. The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Gerardo “Jerry” Jonathan …
Missing
July 11, 2021
Georgia mom takes kids during supervised visit
Georgia authorities are looking for two young children who were taken from the custody of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services by their mother during a supervised visit. Deshawn Housch, 3, and Zaire Housch, 10 monhts, were last …
Court
July 11, 2021
South Dakota Attorney General claims deadly crash where he mowed down pedestrian in hit and run may have been suicide
A defense attorney of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, charged in a deadly hit-and-run accident last fall, is focusing on the victim’s mental health, suggesting that Joseph Boever may have committed suicide. Ravnsborg, 45, is charged with three misdemeanor …
Kidnapping
July 11, 2021
Kidnapping suspect leads police to spot where he dumped body of New Jersey toddler’s mother
Tennessee cops broke into a hotel room to rescue 2-year-old Sebastian Rios, who was taken by his father along with his mother late last week.
Court
July 11, 2021
Cosby hopes to get ‘couple of hundred grand’ from Pennsylvania for imprisonment: Publicist
Bill Cosby is considering filing a lawsuit against the state of Pennsylvania for violating a verbal and undocumented “non-prosecution agreement” and using his testimony in a civil trial against him in criminal court. Cosby’s publicist, Andrew Wyatt, made the comments …
Breaking
July 11, 2021
Teen girl’s body WITH CINDERBLOCK TIED TO LEG just pulled from Chicago River
Police pulled a deceased teen from the Chicago River on Sunday morning; she was reportedly found with a cinderblock tied to her leg. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was an 18-year-old, according to police. Although authorities …
Animal Abuse
July 11, 2021
Loving Mom mauled dead on her own front porch by neighbor’s terriers
A 77-year-old Arizona woman has died after she was attacked on her front porch by her neighbor’s dogs. Eliza “Maria” Sebastian Ruiz was found unresponsive on the ground in a Phoenix neighborhood Tuesday morning, with “four Staffordshire terrier-mix dogs” surrounding …
Child Abuse
July 11, 2021
3-year-old Florida boy dies from battered child syndrome; babysitter captured after fleeing state
A young Florida boy who died suspiciously last month had clear indications of being physically abused over the course of several years, WESH-TV reports. Now, the boy’s babysitter has been charged with murder after fleeing the state following the child’s death. …
Accident
July 11, 2021
‘I think I’ve killed him’: Woman pours boiling water on husband after being told he sexually abused their children
A woman who killed her husband after being told he had sexually assaulted their children will serve time behind bars, the BBC reports. Corinna Smith was sentenced this week to life in prison in the United Kingdom for murdering her husband, …
Unruly passengers
July 11, 2021
Unruly passenger duct taped to seat after trying to open boarding doors in flight
An American Airlines passenger was seen in a video duct taped to a seat last week after she allegedly tried to open a boarding door while the plane was in flight. American confirmed the incident, saying the passenger bit a …
Mass shooting
July 11, 2021
Housekeeper’s tip heads off potential mass shooting in Denver during All-Star Game
Acting on a tip from a housekeeper, Colorado police have arrested four people and seized more than a dozen long guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from an 8th floor hotel room overlooking downtown Denver, where Major League Baseball’s …
Domestic Abuse
July 11, 2021
UPDATE: Kidnapped New Jersey mom found dead in Tennessee
A New Jersey mother kidnapped this week along with her toddler son has been found dead. Tyler Rios, the father who is accused of kidnapping Yasemin Uyar and 2-year-old Sebastian Ross, reportedly told police after his arrest where to find …
Disabled abuse
July 10, 2021
Utah man locks disabled woman in hot car after argument
A Utah man has been charged with aggravated abuse of a disabled adult after he left a disabled woman locked in a hot car. Richard Young, 66, argued with the victim in Murray City on Friday then “turned the car …
Murder
July 10, 2021
‘Golf course killer’ is an aspiring rapper with a criminal history in Georgia and Indiana: Reports
The man accused of killing three people on a Georgia country club golf course last week was an aspiring rapper who’s had previous run-ins with law enforcement — including a shootout in a drug deal gone bad and a high-speed …
AMBER Alert
July 10, 2021
Gorgeous mom remains missing after kidnapped toddler found safe and dad arrested
A toddler kidnapped in New Jersey Friday along with his mother was found safe in Tennessee on Saturday, but the boy’s mother is still missing. Two-year-old Sebastian Rios was found with his father, 27-year-old Tyler Rios, in Monterey, Tennessee, a …
Missing
July 10, 2021
91-year-old Minnesota woman missing after leaving home to go to the store
Authorities in Minnesota are looking for a 91-year-old woman who’s been missing since Friday morning. Shoua Lee left her home in the North End between 6 and 6:30 a.m. for a trip to the store, the Pioneer Press reported. St …
Celebrity Justice
July 10, 2021
Atlanta Falcons’ linebacker busted on indecency with child
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Barkevious Mingo has been arrested on charges of indecency with a child/sexual contact. Mingo, a star player at Louisiana State University from 2009 to 2012, was arrested Thursday in Texas, ESPN reported, noting that the second degree …
Murder
July 10, 2021
Suspect in shooting deaths of Chicago couple at Puerto Rican Day Parade caught in California
Chicago police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a couple who were shot following a minor traffic accident after they’d been celebrating the city’s Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade last month. Yasmin Perez and Gyo Arzuaga were shot …
Family Crime
July 10, 2021
UPDATE: Woman sought 2nd protective order from cop husband same day her son found dead hidden in wall
A Baltimore mother sought a second protection order against her police officer husband just hours before her 15-year-old son’s body was found in a hole in the wall in her husband’s home. Dasan Jones’s mother filed her first petition for …
Court
July 10, 2021
Coed Kristan Smart’s ‘killer’ and his dad ordered to court for hearing
A new evidence hearing has been scheduled for the suspects charged in connection with the 1996 death of California Polytechnic State University freshman, Kristin Smart. Starting July 20, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, will appear in person at …
Murder
July 9, 2021
Family, friends help boyfriend stay on the run after he stabs beloved teacher to death: Report
After four months on the run, the accused killer of a beloved New Orleans high school teacher has been arrested in Indiana. Liz Quackenbush, 39, was found stabbed to death on March 3 in the house she shared with her …
Police
July 9, 2021
SEE IT: Arkansas cop makes Door Dash delivery after arresting driver
“Your DoorDash guy got arrested, so I brought your food to you,” Jonesboro, Arkansas, Police Officer Tyler Williams told the surprised residents who answered his knock last month. Williams nabbed the unidentified driver on June 29, charging him with driving …
Mobsters
July 9, 2021
MISSING: 8-year-old boy disappears while playing outside
Authorities in central California are searching for an 8-year-old boy who vanished Friday afternoon from north Vacaville. Macoy Lenguya is described as about 4 feet 5 inches, 60 to 70 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, the Vacaville Police …
Assault
July 9, 2021
Baltimore cop hides dead stepson’s body in hole in the wall, tries to disarm officers arresting him: Docs
A suspended Maryland police officer allegedly hid his 15-year-old stepson’s body in a hole in the wall in his loft, telling police officers searching for the boy the area was his “gun safe.” Baltimore Police Officer Eric G. Banks Jr, …
Hate Crimes
July 9, 2021
‘Black lives don’t matter’: Beachgoer smashes Black teen’s teeth with bike lock in hate-fueled attack
A Michigan man was sentenced on Thursday to five years in prison for assaulting a Black 18-year-old last year in a hate-fueled attack. The incident involving Lee Mouat, 43, and the victim occurred in June 2020 at Sterling State Park …
Murder
July 9, 2021
Samuel Olson: Texas Equusearch’s Tim Miller says he knows ‘exactly’ why alleged killer fled with slain boy’s body
Texas Equusearch founder Tim Miller says he knew all along that the woman accused of killing 5-year-old Samuel Olson was lying to police and the public. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Samuel was reported missing on May 27 by his father’s …
Family Crime
July 9, 2021
BREAKING: Human remains found in search for missing Wisconsin couple who vanished over holiday weekend
Investigators searching for a missing married couple in Wisconsin have found two bodies in a remote part of Dane County. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Bart and Krista Halderson were last seen at their home on July 1, and were reported …
Crime Stories
July 9, 2021
Crime Stories: ARMED PERV RISES FROM BACK SEAT OF MINIVAN, MOM & KIDS SCREAM IN FEAR! ‘DON’T BE A VICTIM’
Never underestimate the power of a locked door. A mother discovers the truth here when a man hides in her minivan, then threatens the family. Joining Nancy Grace Today: “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” on Fox Nation is also a national …
Missing
July 9, 2021
Jill Biden’s ex-husband says he had affair with Robert Durst’s missing wife Kathie Durst days before she disappeared
The former husband of First Lady Jill Biden gave a bombshell interview about his relationship with Robert Durst’s wife Kathie Durst, claiming he had an affair with her just before she disappeared, and that he told police Robert Durst was …