BREAKING: Pilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash violated protocol, became disoriented in cloud cover, agency says
Accident
Officials also said Kobe Bryant did not pressure the pilot to fly in dangerous conditions
Court
February 9, 2021
Farmer disguises himself wearing woman’s wig, leaves dozens of dead animals on neighbor’s gravestone
An Arkansas man pleaded guilty Monday to leaving numerous dead animal’s on a former neighbor’s gravestone while dressed up in a woman’s wig. CBS 27 reports that Joseph Stroud, 79, of Bentonville, was arrested last August after he was caught …
Breaking
February 9, 2021
BREAKING: Body found in search for missing pregnant woman; remains were stuffed in suitcase
Authorities in South Carolina have discovered a body during the search for a missing pregnant woman who disappeared late last week. As WNCN reports, a body was found in a suitcase Monday amid the search for missing Brittany Simone Smith, …
Murder
February 9, 2021
PICTURED: Girl dragged down interstate for miles, killed while jumping from family’s stolen SUV to escape car thief
A Kansas girl who died while trying to escape from her family’s stolen vehicle has been identified. According to police, 13-year-old Briana Ibarra died on February 6 after she got caught in her seatbelt while trying to escape a carjacker …
Accident
February 9, 2021
Police reveal cause of death after former Omaha mayor’s missing daughter is found dead
On Monday, authorities released the cause of death for Nebraska woman Amber Tjaden, who was found dead late Friday night inside her vehicle. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Otoe County sheriff’s deputies found the vehicle belonging to 48-year-old Tjaden, of Weeping …
Murder for hire
February 8, 2021
Colorado animal rights lawyer jailed in murder for hire plot
A Colorado animal rights attorney and social media personality has been arrested and charged with trying to hire a hit man to “take care” of her husband’s girlfriend, CBS 4 reports. Jennifer Emmi and her husband were separated and going …
Family Crime
February 8, 2021
‘We need to do better:’ Death of Thomas Valva, who died after NYPD cop dad forced him to spend night in freezing garage, sparks CPS reform
After the death of an 8-year-old boy whose mother had repeatedly expressed concerns about her son’s well-being in his father’s care, Child Protective Services in Suffolk County, New York, will undergo systemic changes with the aim of preventing further tragedies …
Assault
February 8, 2021
11-year-old boy resuscitates mom when she’s choked unconscious [Cops]
A 11-year-old Connecticut boy resuscitated his unconscious mother Sunday night after she was choked unconscious by a man who was already on probation for attacking her, the CT Post reports. Bridgeport police responded to the home just before 8 p.m. …
Murder
February 8, 2021
Beloved school bus driver dies in argument with husband [Cops]
An elderly Georgia man has been charged with murder after Houston County sheriff’s deputies found his wife dead inside the recreational vehicle where they lived, the Macon Telegraph reports. A neighbor phoned 911 around 9:30 a.m., and deputies responded to …
Mass shooting
February 8, 2021
School district had NO DUTY to warn parents about Parkland shooter before mass shooting that killed 17: Judge
On Monday, a Florida court ruled that a school district was not obligated to notify faculty, students, and students’ parents about the suspected Parkland gunman’s actions before the 2018 mass shooting that killed 17 people. In her decision, Broward Circuit …
Court
February 8, 2021
Hubby gets 16 years for death of mom with online double life Kat West
An Alabama judge on Monday sentenced he husband of online exhibitionist Kat West to 16 years in prison for her death, AL.com reports. Jeff West, 47, will receive credit for the nearly three years he’s already served since being arrested …
Accident
February 8, 2021
PICTURED: Baby shower guest dies in explosion after homeowner fires a cannon they bought at an auction
Authorities have identified the Michigan man who was reportedly killed during a baby shower on Saturday. Michigan State Police said in a statement that Evan Silva, 26, was killed at a Genesee County residence when the homeowner fired a small …
Politics and Crime
February 8, 2021
Jason Ravnsborg: Still no charges for Attorney General who fatally struck pedestrian as question persist about alcohol, leaving the scene
Joe Boever’s body wasn’t found until the next morning, several hours after the crash. Could he have been saved?
Crime Stories
February 8, 2021
Monday Crime Stories: 2-year-old tot boy & mommy snuggle on the sofa, shot dead
Major Turner, 2, dies after being shot in the neck. The tot boy was lying on the couch with his mother in the family’s home when multiple shots were fired. Alabama police are asking for the public’s help in bringing …
Accident
February 8, 2021
Rescue dog fatally mauls owner, rips her arm off as she sleeps in bed: Reports
A woman in England was killed Friday after a rescue dog apparently mauled her as she slept in bed. The Daily Mail reported that Keira Ladlow, 25, was alone in her Birmingham home at the time of the fatal incident. A …
AMBER Alert
February 8, 2021
SEE IT: Sanitation worker leads police to missing AMBER Alert girl, found in car with registered sex offender
A Louisiana sanitation worker helped save a young girl who was allegedly abducted on Sunday night. The Acadania Advocate reports that a 10-year-old girl, who was the centerpiece of an AMBER Alert, was found safe in St. Martin Parish on …
Attempted Murder
February 8, 2021
Mother caught trying to drown 7-month-old baby in icy cold river after witness calls police: Cops
A Virginia woman has a bond hearing scheduled today after police say she was caught trying to drown a 7-month-old baby last month. CBS 6 reports that 38-year-old Leslei Kuykendall is facing attempted murder charges after she allegedly tried to …
Unsolved
February 8, 2021
UPDATE: Former Omaha mayor’s missing daughter found dead weeks after vanishing
On late Friday night, investigators found the body of a woman believed to be a missing Nebraska mother who hasn’t been seen since January 27. ABC 7 reports that Otoe County sheriff’s deputies found the vehicle belonging to 48-year-old Amber …
Court
February 8, 2021
Pretrial hearing set for Florida dad allegedly caught on camera abusing teen daughter and her dog
UPDATE The pretrial conference has been rescheduled until April 7, after suspect Damon Becnel’s attorney was granted a continuance. Original Story A pretrial conference for a Florida man accused of abusing his daughter and dog is set for Monday via …
Murder
February 8, 2021
Yale grad student shot to death a week after getting engaged, suspect at large: Police
Police are searching for the suspect of a fatal shooting that took the life of a Yale graduate student. According to the New Haven Independent, 26-year-old Kevin Jiang was fatally shot in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, …
Child Abuse
February 7, 2021
Georgia substitute teacher videos herself MASTURBATING in class full of second graders
A Georgia substitute teacher was arrested on Friday and charged with 19 counts of child molestation, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reports. School officials notified investigators of “allegations of misconduct” by the teacher, and the subsequent investigation found that Amelia …
Celebrity Justice
February 7, 2021
Bucs’ WR Antonio Brown ordered to pay rape accuser $100K
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been ordered to pay his rape accuser $100,000 because he allegedly violated a confidentiality agreement, TMZ reports. Britney Taylor sued Brown in 2019, alleging he sexually assaulted her multiple times and violently …
Murder
February 7, 2021
Missing Minnesota woman found dead after hubby reports her missing
A Minnesota woman reported missing early Saturday morning was found dead nearly 36 hours later, and her husband has been arrested for her murder. Little Falls Police said Jonathan Greyblood, 30, reported Jeanine Greyblood, 37, missing on Saturday, saying she …
Accident
February 7, 2021
BABY SHOWER TURNS DEADLY: Man dies after explosion at Michigan baby shower
A celebratory cannon blew up when it was fired during a baby shower in Michigan on Saturday, killing one of the attendees. MLive reports that Evan Thomas Silva, 26, was standing 10 to 15 feet from the device when it …
Juveniles
February 7, 2021
PERV! Texas teacher sentenced to 10 years after stalking teen girl
A former Texas teacher was sentenced Friday to more than 10 years in prison for stalking a 16-year-old student and possessing child pornography, the Dallas Morning News reports. Court documents say that Ricky Lynn Badley, 45, began sending the teen …
Accident
February 7, 2021
5-year-old girl fighting for life after car crash involving KC Chiefs assistant coach
A 5-year-old girl remains hospitalized Sunday and has not awakened since she was critically injured in a car crash on Thursday, the Kansas City Star reports. The girl, identified as Ariel by her family, was in a car struck by …
February 7, 2021
URGENT! Have you seen missing Miami teen?
Murder
February 7, 2021
Disturbing murder rate: Tribal communities fight to get justice for murdered and missing Indigenous people
Indigenous communities are working together to address what they say has become a growing problem: violence against American Indian women, girls, and non-binary persons, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reports. Advocates say not enough is being done to track the issue and hold offenders …
Crime Stories
February 7, 2021
Crime Stories: FOOTBALL STARS SACKED OFF-FIELD
Former Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler has pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges. He was arrested after his girlfriend called 911 saying she was being “killed.” She told police Wheeler asked her to bow to him and when she …
February 6, 2021
Mourners honor slain Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger
February 6, 2021
THREE’S COMPANY! Intruder interrupts Suzanne Somers’ home livestream
Shooting
February 6, 2021
YouTube prankster shot and killed by robbery ‘victim’
A YouTube prank went horribly wrong Friday night when one of the people being pranked shot and killed a prankster. Metro Nashville police said Timothy Wilks, 20, was fatally shot in the parking lot of Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure …
Murder
February 6, 2021
Domestic dispute leaves 2 young boys dead, another critically wounded [Cops]
An Ohio man is in jail Saturday, charged with fatally shooting two of his girlfriend’s children and critically wounding a third, the Toledo Police Department said. Ahmir Phillips, 5, and Gabriel Phillips, 1, were pronounced dead at the hospital. Four-year-old …
Child Abuse
February 6, 2021
Children’s agency returns boy to mother, stepfather who starved him: Police
The couple has now been arrested, and the county has ordered an investigation.
Child Abuse
February 6, 2021
Mom’s phone call accidentally reveals boyfriend’s fatal beating of 3-year-old boy: Reports
A French couple was convicted this week, in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy who died in 2016 after enduring days of abuse. BBC News reports that Loïc Vantal, 28, delivered blows so brutal that his girlfriend’s son, …
Child sex crimes
February 6, 2021
2 cheerleaders from Netflix series ‘Cheer’ arrested for sexual misconduct involving minors
Breakout star Jerry Harris was arrested last year on similar charges.
Murder
February 6, 2021
Daycare owner charged with MURDER after 4-month-old found dead
An Atlanta area home daycare operator has been charged with murder after a 4-month-old baby was found dead in her care earlier this week, 11Alive reports. Amanda Harris Hickey, 45, initially reported the incident herself on Wednesday, according to the …
Jail
February 6, 2021
Inmates attack guard, set fires inside St. Louis jail
Jail officials used tear gas to bring inmates at the St Louis City Justice Center under control Saturday morning following an hours-long melee that included smashed windows, flaming debris, and clogged toilets, the St Louis Post Dispatch reports. Authorities said …
Murder
February 6, 2021
‘Incredibly tragic’: Illinois father suspected of killing young daughter, self
An Illinois man allegedly murdered his young daughter and then killed himself in a horrific set of events this week, the Daily Herald reports. Authorities on Thursday afternoon discovered the bodies of 9-year-old Adrianna Anderson and her father, 36-year-old Christopher Anderson, inside the …
Juveniles
February 6, 2021
‘Joyful’ Alabama boy fatally shot while lying on the couch with his mother
A young Alabama boy was fatally shot this week while lying on the couch with his mother, prompting outrage in the community as a family grieves the senseless loss of a child, the Birmingham News reports. Shortly after 2-year-old Major Turner and his …
Kidnapping
February 5, 2021
Babysitter blocks mom on app, flees with 3-month-old boy
A 20-year-old babysitter is in jail Friday on charges of abducting a 3-month-old Virginia boy on her first day caring for him, WAVY reports. Little Jiraiya Cherry’s family found Tykirah Reid via an online babysitting group and invited her for …
Murder
February 5, 2021
95-year-old fatally shoots nursing home worker in head for possibly stealing his money: Docs
‘Someday I’m going to kill them. What are they going to do? Give me life?’ the elder allegedly said before the slaying
Juveniles
February 5, 2021
BREAKING: 3 children shot in south Toledo, 2 fatally; suspect in custody
Two children were dead and a third was in critical condition after a shooting at an Ohio apartment complex Friday afternoon, Toledo police said. The department said the shooting came during a domestic dispute, and a suspect is in custody. …
Child Abuse
February 5, 2021
Mom wraps cord around neck of her 2-month-old baby
A central Michigan woman has been charged with child abuse, assault, and domestic violence after she allegedly wrapped a cord around her infant’s neck, UpNorthLive reports. Skyler Warner, 21, was arrested on Thursday over the incident, which took place on …
Kidnapping
February 5, 2021
Fake cop kidnaps 2 teen girls, tries to molest one of them
A New York man accused of luring two teenage girls into his car while pretending to be a police officer told reporters his behavior was caused by drugs and alcohol. Donald Cristiano Jr., 46, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment …
Murder
February 5, 2021
Lawyer pushes for ‘Worst Cooks in America’ winner, accused of killing adopted tot girl, to be released from jail
The attorney for Ariel Robinson, a South Carolina woman accused of homicide by child abuse, plans to push for her jail released based on background and lifelong residency in South Carolina. Fits News reports that Ariel Robinson, 29, and her …
Court
February 5, 2021
George Floyd death: Prosecutors seek extra charges against cops in unarmed man’s killing, request to reinstate Derek Chauvin’s 3rd-degree murder charge
On Thursday, prosecutors asked the court to reinstate one charge and add three new charges in the case against the four former Minnesota police officers involved in George Floyd’s death. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a motion to have …
Nancy Grace
February 5, 2021
Friday Crime Stories: College student heads home for Christmas, never seen again. WHERE’S JASON?
On December 13, Jason Landry heads back home to Missouri City for the holidays. It’s time for a Christmas celebration with his family away from college life. Somewhere in a less than three-hour drive, something went wrong. Landry’s car was …
Sex Crimes
February 5, 2021
Cop & wife film themselves having sex with teen girl: Police
A Texas police officer and his wife turned themselves in on Wednesday amid allegations they filmed a sexual act with a 17-year-old girl. Georgetown police officer Samuel Tejeda, 28, was placed on administrative leave on January 27, a day after …
Violent Crime
February 5, 2021
Captive woman, possibly pregnant, jumps from second-story window after boyfriend allegedly kidnaps, strangles her
A woman may have saved her own life by jumping out of a second-story window to escape a boyfriend who had allegedly been holding her captive for over week. As the New York Post and WCVB report, neighbors in Quincy …