Father of murder victim in Amanada Knox case dies mysteriously
Murder
John Kercher was the father of Meredith Kercher, who was brutally murdered in 2007
Hit-and-Run
February 7, 2020
SEE IT: Porsche runs over Norwegian tourists on Florida street, flees scene
Fort Lauderdale police are looking for information on the driver of a red Porsche that hit two Norwegian tourists early Thursday morning and fled the scene, sending both to the hospital with serious injuries. Local 10 News reported that the …
Child Abuse
February 7, 2020
Heaven Watkins: Prison for mom who fatally beat special needs daughter’s stomach open
A Virginia woman who fatally beat her 11-year-old daughter so severely that it split her stomach open was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week. Latoya Smith, 35, pleaded guilty to felony homicide and child abuse or neglect in …
School Crimes
February 7, 2020
Transgender student pleads guilty to deadly school shooting; He reportedly told police it was revenge for bullying
A Colorado teen who told investigators he planned a deadly shooting at school because he was taunted by classmates over his gender identity pleaded guilty on Friday to more than a dozen felonies, including first degree murder, the Denver Channel …
Court
February 7, 2020
Girlfriend of alleged wife killer Fotis Dulos had forbidden contact with him through third party, kept hidden passport: DA
Michelle Troconis, accused of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the presumed death of missing Connecticut mother, Jennifer Dulos, has apparently broken a few of her bond requirements, according to prosecutors. Troconis appeared at the Stamford Superior Court on …
Technology and Crime
February 7, 2020
Facebook anti-vaxxer group convinced mom not to give Tamiflu to her sick son. Days later, he died from the flu: Reports
A popular anti-vaccine Facebook group reportedly convinced a Colorado woman not to give her 4-year-old son a prescribed antiviral medication days before he died of the flu this week. NBC News reported that the mother asked for advice about the …
Juveniles
February 7, 2020
Father of missing 1-year-old girl charged in her mother’s murder
The baby girl, Vanessa Morales, has not been seen since December when her mother was found dead
Murder
February 7, 2020
Jealous boyfriend brutally beats girlfriend & leaves her to die alone, calls an Uber to carry her lifeless body away: Police
A Pennsylvania man is facing murder charges after prosecutors say he viciously beat his girlfriend, then left her to die alone before calling an Uber for help. NBC 10 reports that Nicholas Forman is facing murder charges in connection with …
Animal Crimes
February 7, 2020
Man fatally shoots friend with crossbow in front of a young girl while trying to save him from pit bull attack: Prosecutor
A Massachusetts man was reportedly killed Wednesday when his friend fatally shot him with a crossbow while trying to save him during a dog attack. In a statement, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office said the unidentified man’s death at his …
Missing
February 7, 2020
Lori Vallow pulled missing son out of school, said she was moving out of state for a new job: Report
The mother of two missing Idaho children sent an email to her younger child’s school explaining why he wouldn’t be returning to classes just weeks before he was last seen in late September. AZFamily.com obtained an email that Lori Vallow …
Juveniles
February 7, 2020
Investigators search canal for missing AMBER Alert infant who vanished after family members found dead
Authorities continue to search for a missing month-old baby who has not been seen since his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were found dead in their Miami home late last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, baby Andrew Caballeiro has not been …
Sex Crimes
February 7, 2020
Child abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart says she was sexually assaulted on airplane
Elizabeth Smart, a Utah woman who was held captive and raped repeatedly for months as a child, says she was sexually assaulted on an airplane According to CBS This Morning, 32-year-old Smart revealed that she fell asleep on a flight …
Attempted Murder
February 6, 2020
Stuff of ‘spy thrillers’: Rebuffed girlfriend cuts power to ex’s house, breaks in with rifle, knife, bat, rope, and lighter fluid [Prosecutors]
A 21-year-old woman broke into her ex-boyfriend’s Shelby Township house early Wednesday morning with a rifle, baseball bat, knife, rope, duct tape, and lighter fluid, but whatever she planned to do was foiled when the dog woke up the sleeping …
Family Crime
February 6, 2020
‘F**k the piece of s**t Thomas’: Murdered 8-year-old boy ate crumbs, searched under school bleachers for food because NYPD cop dad allegedly starved them
Michael Valva allegedly withheld food from the children when they didn’t call his girlfriend “mommy”
Kidnapping
February 6, 2020
Sexual assault victim leads cops to woman’s body stuffed in a suitcase
Las Vegas police have jailed a man on murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault charges after they found a woman’s body in a suitcase at a home where another woman said he had sexually assaulted her. Gary Walker, 55, has been …
Murder
February 6, 2020
Wife gets restraining order against husband before he fatally stabs her & 2 kids in grisly murder-suicide: Reports
A New Jersey man who was found dead this week is believed to have stabbed his wife and two children to death before taking his own life. On Wednesday, a passerby discovered Eugenio Severino’s body in a wooded area near …
Family Crime
February 6, 2020
‘Doomsday’ mom Lori Vallow’s brother was found unresponsive in his own excrement months after he fatally shot her husband: 911 call
An Arizona news outlet has obtained the transcript of a 911 call made after Lori Vallow’s brother Alex Cox was found mysteriously dead in December 2019. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Vallow’s children Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, …
Sex Crimes
February 6, 2020
Ex-foster dad is filmed raping a child. His wife watches a live feed of the assault at work.
This week, a former Michigan foster care provider confessed in court to sexually assaulting a child. Mark Sorensen, 61, pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Muskegon County Circuit Court. MLive reported that he admitted to twice assaulting the …
Murder
February 6, 2020
Cop fatally shoots wife & claims it’s a suicide days after he’s arrested for beating her: Officials
A Georgia police officer was arrested for murder on Wednesday for allegedly fatally shooting his wife and claiming she had killed herself. Six days before Amanda Perrault, 44, was found dead in her home, her husband, Eatonton police Officer Michael …
Sex Crimes
February 6, 2020
Weinstein trial: Disgraced producer NAPS in court as accuser tearfully recounts rape [Report]
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein apparently dozed off several times in court on Monday as one of his accusers testified that he raped her. Sources told Page Six, that Weinstein, 67, was spotted dozing off several times as Jessica Mann …
Juveniles
February 6, 2020
‘Because I said so’: Judge refuses to give frantic mother custody of her children after she claims they are starving and forced to sleep in garage. Now one of her sons is dead.
Thomas Valva’s mother told the judge that her children were not being fed, were wearing urine-soaked clothes, and had been forced to sleep in the garage. The judge said she was talking to much, and refused to return the children to her
Attempted Murder
February 5, 2020
Stranger doused woman with flammable liquid and set her on fire, cops say
North Carolina police arrested a man earlier this week who they say poured a flammable liquid over a woman sitting in her car at an intersection and then set her on fire . Kinston police also believe Venice Taylor, 41, …
Arson
February 5, 2020
Husband kills wife in fire for insurance money. Years later, he crushes son with truck for another payout.
A man who is currently serving a prison sentence for killing his son in New York was convicted on Monday for killing his wife under similar circumstances 17 years earlier. Karl Karlsen, 59, was found guilty of Christina Karlsen’s first-degree …
Murder
February 5, 2020
‘I accomplished my life goal’: Sicko smothers 95-year-old with a pillow at nursing home [Police]
A Florida man admitted his life goal was accomplished after he smothered an elderly man to death inside a Port St. Lucie nursing home, police say. ABC News reports that 47-year-old William Hawkins is facing murder charges after allegedly killing …
Family Crime
February 5, 2020
Lori Vallow’s dead husband had ‘substantial’ life insurance policy when he was shot to death, police had no idea: Report
The husband of a woman who has refused to cooperate with an investigation into the disappearance of her two children left behind a large life insurance policy when he was shot and killed by Lori Vallow’s brother, sources have said. …
Sex Crimes
February 5, 2020
Pimp admits to running sex trafficking ring, turns parents’ basement into sex dungeon with over 20 victims
A New York man admitted in court on Tuesday to keeping a dungeon in his parents’ basement where he sex trafficked more than 20 women. According to Newsday, Raymond Rodio III, 48, started operating the sex trafficking ring out the …
Podcast
February 5, 2020
Wednesday Crime Stories: 11 victims brutally murdered and buried on a sandy stretch of beach. Who is the Long Island Serial Killer?
Eleven people are brutally raped, murdered and buried in Long Island. The sister of one of the women murdered by the suspected Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) says she feels optimistic that a new piece of evidence might lead to …
Missing
February 5, 2020
‘I’m afraid I’ll never hear his voice’: Family’s desperate plea after missing boy Gannon Stauch disappears while under stepmother’s care [WATCH]
‘A kid just doesn’t disappear and no one sees him’
Robbery
February 5, 2020
PICTURED: Brand new hire steals $17,000 on very first shift at job, police say
The suspect allegedly also stole his personnel file to hide his identity
Murder
February 5, 2020
Mother accused of suffocating three children to death while singing them a lullaby now says she’s NOT guilty
An Arizona woman who previously admitted to killing her children has apparently changed her mind. She pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Phoenix on Tuesday. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 22-year-old Rachel Henry is behind bars on felony murder …
Missing
February 5, 2020
SEE IT: Neighbor’s video shows missing boy Gannon Stauch leaving with stepmom. She returns home alone
Additional details emerged Tuesday in the case of Gannon Stauch, an 11-year-old Colorado boy who disappeared last week while under his stepmother’s care. As CrimeOnline previously reported, neighbor Roderrick Drayton said he started doing some investigating on his own after …
Family Crime
February 4, 2020
BREAKING: Children’s items found in abandoned storage unit Lori Vallow rented a week after her missing kids were last seen
A man who frequently visited the storage unit was seen “carrying out a heavy tote with something hanging over the end” before quickly leaving the facility
Drug Crime
February 4, 2020
5-year-old little girl has fatal heart attack after drinking mom’s ‘meth bong water’: Docs
A Colorado woman and her two cousins are facing criminal charges weeks after her 5-year-old daughter reportedly died from an accidental methamphetamine overdose. Stephanie Alvarado, 26, Daniel Alvarado, 27, and Bertha Ceballos-Romo, 26, are charged with child abuse resulting in …
Court
February 4, 2020
‘Shannen Doherty is dying of stage 4 terminal cancer’: 90210 star battles advanced cancer amid bitter lawsuit with State Farm [COURT Docs]
“Beverly Hills 90210” star Shannen Doherty says her cancer has returned after battling it for years. The actress explained during a “Good Morning America” interview that she’s opening up now before it becomes public due to her impending lawsuit trial. …
Drug Crime
February 4, 2020
Suspects hid stash of narcotics in bag labeled ‘Bag Full of Drugs’: Cops
Florida authorities said two men who were caught with a stash of narcotics on Saturday had hidden the drugs in a bag labeled “Bag Full of Drugs.” WPLG reported that troopers made the discovery after pulling over Ian Simmons and …
February 4, 2020
Mom who jumped to hear death from luxury high-rise while husband, sons were out getting lunch was ‘distressed’ by mysterious problem before her death
Gill Smith left a list of passwords leading to a suicide note saved on her phone, but apparently never told anyone what was wrong
Podcast
February 4, 2020
Tuesday Crime Stories: Gorgeous 20-year-old snatched at bus stop on way home from work, bound, tortured, raped & murdered
UNSOLVED! WHO MURDERED EVE WILKOWITZ?
Violent Crime
February 4, 2020
Abused tot boy dies days after uncle squeezes him & bites his lip until he bleeds: Prosecutor
A Texas man is facing criminal charges following Sunday’s death of his 2-year-old nephew, who was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries three days earlier. The Houston Chronicle reported that three children have been removed from the Houston-area apartment …
Missing
February 4, 2020
Gannon Stauch: Shocking security footage shows stepmom leave home with missing boy, return without him [Reports]
Additional details emerged Tuesday in the case of Gannon Stauch, an 11-year-old Colorado boy who disappeared last week while under his stepmother’s care. As CrimeOnline previously reported, neighbor Roderrick Drayton said he started doing some investigating on his own after …
February 4, 2020
Dying mother searching phone for medical emergency symptoms collapses on infant son, suffocating him [Cops]
Authorities in Arizona believe a woman was suffering a fatal medical episode when she collapsed on her 4-month-old son — suffocating him. KTRK and KPHO reported that Tempe police discovered the bodies of Larinique Meadows, 38, and her son, Denari …
Missing
February 3, 2020
Gannon Stauch: Newly-found security footage makes father break down crying in connection with missing son
READ UPDATE HERE: Shocking security footage shows stepmom leave home with missing boy, return without him [Reports] Security footage from a neighbor may hold the clues police need to determine what happened to 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, who disappeared last Monday. …
Manslaughter
February 3, 2020
Parents of ‘Baby Doe’ arrested after leaving 2-month-old boy in abandoned car to decompose: Police
Police in Toledo, Ohio, on Monday arrested the parents of a “Baby Doe” whose decomposing remains were found in an abandoned car nearly three years ago. Jenna Cisneros, 34, and Jacob Cisneros, 33, have been charged with endangering children and …
Murder
February 3, 2020
Boyfriend strangles pregnant girlfriend & drags her from his car before dumping her body outside: Sources
A New York man was arrested on Thursday, a day after he allegedly strangled his pregnant girlfriend to death and threw her out his vehicle. Law enforcement sources told People that two witnesses spotted Kelvin Philp, 25, dragging the lifeless …
Teacher Scandals
February 3, 2020
Longtime teacher took student’s virginity in classroom after years of grooming: Warrant
A retired teacher in Florida was arrested Friday for allegedly having sex with a 17-year-old student on multiple occasions in 2016. Arrested in Pinellas County, Tom Privett, 70, was charged sexual battery with a child under custodial authority for crimes …
Family Crime
February 3, 2020
‘Doomsday’ mom Lori Vallow had pool party the day of husband’s murder, tried to sell her disabled son’s service dog: Sources
Lori Vallow had until Thursday to prove that her missing children were alive and well. She did not comply with the court order to produce the children, and remains free in Hawaii
Famous Murder Cases
February 3, 2020
‘Woodchipper Killer’ walks free
A Connecticut man sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his wife and using a chain saw and wood chipper to dispose of her body was freed from prison nearly 20 years early. According to the Hartford Courant, Department …
Sex Crimes
February 3, 2020
Pillowcase Rapist: Sex offender linked to 25 assaults had droves of women’s underwear, jewelry in home [Docs]
Authorities in Florida reportedly discovered various items of interest inside the home of a registered sex offender who they believe sexually assaulted at least 44 women in the 1980s. WPLG recently obtained a search warrant which stated that Brevard County …
Murder
February 3, 2020
Missing husband found buried in backyard. His wife killed him with a horseshoe stake, police say
A Georgia man who disappeared in November has been found deceased, and police say his own wife is responsible for his death. According to CBS 12, authorities arrested Sandra Dales on February 2, a day after they recovered the remains …
Murder
February 3, 2020
BREAKING: 1 dead, several hurt in shooting on Greyhound bus
At least one person has died following a shooting a Greyhound bus traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco Monday morning. CNN reports that a gunman opened fire at about 1:30 a.m Monday as the bus was traveling north on …
Missing
February 3, 2020
Update: Over 130 tips pour in for boy who mysteriously vanished while under stepmother’s care
Colorado authorities continue their search for a young boy who disappeared last week after supposedly telling his stepmother he was going over to a friend’s house to play. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado, authorities have …