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ZONE 7 with Sheryl ‘Mac’ McCollum
Court
October 11, 2024
Accused Delphi Child Killer’s Defense Plans to Persuade Judge Odinist Cult Committed Murders, Trial Looms
The defense team for accused Delphi killer, Richard Allen, plan to pursue their theory that a religious cult killed two teen girls in 2017. As CrimeOnline previously reported, a search party discovered the bodies of Delphi teens Abby Williams and …
Missing
October 11, 2024
‘We’re Extremely Concerned’: 13-Year-Old Boy Missing Over a Month After Vanishing From Car Wash
The search continues for a California teen who vanished in Arizona this summer. Elijah Gumbus, 13, vanished from Weiss Guys Car Wash in Maricopa County on August 31. USA Today reported that surveillance footage showed Gumbus leaving his mother’s car …
Other
October 11, 2024
Missing California Woman Found Dead on Highway
Police found a 53-year-old California woman dead on a highway the day after she vanished, in what they suspect was a hit-and-run. KTLA reports that Lisa Culp, of San Bernardino County, left her Chino home early on October 4, police …
Murder
October 11, 2024
25-Year-Old California Driver Killed by Rock Thrown Through Windshield
A California woman is dead after an unknown assailant threw a large rock through her windshield as she drove along a Southern California highway earlier this week. Sarina Rodriguez, 25, and her boyfriend, Franko Martinez, were on Highway 138 in …
Child sex crimes
October 11, 2024
Accused Child Rapist Wanted in Alabama and Oregon Turns Himself In
An Alabama man wanted on multiple child sex abuse charges since his release on bond in August on other child sex abuse charges is finally back behind bars. The Mobile Police Department said Adam James Renk, 39, was charged in …
Murder
October 11, 2024
Arizona Man Guns Down Mom of 3, Waiting at Bus Stop to Go to Her New Job
An Arizona man has been charged with first degree murder after surveillance cameras showed him firing 38 rounds from a long rifle at a woman waiting at a Mesa bus stop. Andrew Rada, 44, claimed that his victim, 52-year-old Michelle …
Court
October 10, 2024
Teen Accused of Intentional Crash that Killed Retired Police Chief Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial
A Nevada teenager accused of intentionally mowing down a retired police chief on a bicycle last year has been ruled incompetent to stand trial. Judge Christy Craig on Wednesday sent Jesus Ayala, now 19, to Lake’s Crossing Center, a maximum …
Death investigation
October 10, 2024
Kentucky Woman Arrested After Her Mother Is Found Dismembered, Some Body Parts Cooked
A northern Kentucky woman was arrested Wednesday after police found her mother’s dismembered body in the backyard of their home in Robertson County. Kentucky State Police said that a witness called troopers to the home at about 12:30 p.m. after …
Celebrity
October 10, 2024
Garth Brooks Countersues Rape Accuser, Names Her in Lawsuit
Country superstar Garth Brooks has filed a countersuit against a former stylist who accused him of rape, seeking damages for emotional stress and defamation of character. The papers were filed Tuesday in Mississippi, where Brooks had previously filed a lawsuit …
Celebrity
October 10, 2024
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Federal Trial Date Set as Feds Say They’re Reviewing 100 Seized Devices
A New York federal judge on Thursday set a date for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs’ federal trial will begin on May 5, according to E! News. The rapper also sought bail a …
Celebrity
October 10, 2024
Diddy’s Lawyers Claim Feds Leaked Cassie Assault Video on Slow Trump News Day
On Wednesday, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers filed documents in a New York federal court claiming the Department of Homeland Security leaked a 2016 video of Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura at a Nevada hotel to CNN — who publicized the footage …
Crime Stories
October 10, 2024
SCOTT PETERSON BIG TRIAL WIN: SWEARS HE KEPT MISTRESS TO ‘FIND’ WIFE LACI
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Animal Abuse
October 10, 2024
Teen Girl Hailed as Hero for Risking Life to Save Tot Mauled Dead by Pit Bulls in ‘Tug of War’
A 13-year-old girl tried to save a one-year-old boy from a pit bull attack but failed to prevent his death. As CrimeOnline previously reported, babysitter Heather Rodriguez, 36, left Jiryiah Johnson in the care of her teenage daughter along with …
Missing
October 10, 2024
Update: Loud Screams Heard by Neighbors Following Texas Mom of 4’s Disappearance
Additional information has emerged as police continue to search for a missing Texas mother who vanished after a fight with her husband. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Suzanne Clark Simpson, a mother of four and realtor, was last seen Sunday at …
Lawsuit
October 10, 2024
YouTube Star’s Mother Settles Lawsuit With Teens for Nearly $2 Million
The mother of a popular YouTube star has settled a lawsuit filed against her by 11 teens who accused her of abuse and exploitation. Attorneys for the plaintiffs said the parties reached a $1.85 million settlement in the lawsuit, which …
Murder
October 10, 2024
18-Year-Old Charged With Beating Grandmother to Death
An 18-year-old Kentucky man was charged with week with beating his grandmother to death with a drinking tumbler. The Erlanger Police Department said it and officers from the Independence Police Department were called to the scene Tuesday afternoon for an …
Missing
October 10, 2024
Alabama Police Seek Help Finding Missing Ohio Hiker
East Alabama police are asking hikers along the Pinhoti Trail to be on the lookout for an Ohio woman who never returned from a hiking trip more than three weeks ago. The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department said that Vendula “Wendy” …
Famous Murder Cases
October 9, 2024
Lori Vallow Daybell Tells Surviving Son Tylee Ryan Killed JJ Vallow ‘By Accident’ and Then Killed Herself
In what sounded at times like an unmoderated family therapy session, Lori Vallow Daybell’s surviving son spoke with his mother for the first time in four years in a conversation recorded for his new podcast, “The Scar Wars Podcast.” In …
Missing
October 9, 2024
‘Accurate’ Tip Received in Case of 15-Year-Old Who Vanished From Party in 2023
Ohio and federal officials held a press conference Wednesday in the case of a 15-year-old boy who vanished last year. Keshaun Williams was last seen in Cleveland in June 2023. Deputy U.S. Marshal Piccoli revealed that a tip they received …
Crime Stories
October 9, 2024
DIDDY ‘PARTY COCKTAIL?’ COCAINE & HORSE TRANQ: MOM’S BOMBSHELL
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Court
October 9, 2024
Judge Sets New Trial Schedule for University of Idaho Murders Case
The judge overseeing the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger has set a new schedule for the proceedings after the case was transferred to Ada County. District Judge Steven Hippler vacated the schedule set up by the Latah County district judge, …
Murder
October 9, 2024
Jessica Barnes: Mother of Slain Wife Speaks Out After Police Find Her Strangled Dead, Hidden in Water
The mother of slain South Carolina woman is speaking out, following the arrest of her husband on murder charges. In an interview with FITS News, Cecilia Varvara, the mother of 20-year-old Jessica, explained how she had to wait two months …
Celebrity
October 9, 2024
For a Third Time, Diddy Seeks Bail in Federal Sex Trafficking Case
On Tuesday, Sean “Diddy” Combs filed an appeal of a New York judge’s decision that denied him bail — marking the third time he has sought his release in his federal sex trafficking case. According to The New York Times, …
Missing
October 9, 2024
Missing Wife’s Husband Arrested as Search Continues for Texas Mother of 4 [Update]
A Texas man has been arrested following the disappearance of his wife, who hasn’t been seen or heard from since Sunday. News4SA reports that Suzanne Simpson was last at the Argyle Private Club in Alamo Heights on Sunday night at …
Court
October 9, 2024
Family Begins Receiving Items Seized During Searches of Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann’s Properties
Personal items seized during searches of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s Long Island properties have been returned to his family, attorneys say. “The family is thankful and relieved that they’re starting to get some of their personal property …
Missing
October 9, 2024
Husband Arrested as Search Continues for Missing Texas Mom of 4
A Texas man has been arrested as investigators search for his wife, who was reported missing on Sunday. Suzanne Clark Simpson, a realtor from the affluent San Antonio suburb of Olmos Park, was last seen at around 11 p.m. Sunday, …
Murder
October 9, 2024
Attorney: Sheriff Who Murdered Judge in Chambers Had to Have ‘a Compelling Reason’
A lawyer for the Kentucky sheriff who gunned down a judge in the judge’s chambers last month says the murder occured “in the heat of passion” and wasn’t planned. Defense attorney Jeremy Bartley didn’t say what Mickey Stines’ motive might …
Sex Crimes
October 8, 2024
Michigan Man Who Lured Women to His Home to Be Au Pairs and Raped Them Sentenced
A Michigan man has been sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted on multiple federal charges that included kidnapping, coercion and enticemnt, and production of child pornography. Arisknight Winfree, 32, pleaded no content to five counts against him …
Missing
October 8, 2024
Ex-‘Hamilton’ Dancer Missing Days After SOS Alert Received From Phone
The search continues for a South Carolina man who reportedly vanished under suspicious circumstances on Thursday. Zelig Williams, 28, was last seen leaving his Richland County home. WIS reported that the next day, a deputy discovered Williams’ car in a …
Child death
October 8, 2024
Mom Captured 3 Weeks After Toddler Daughter’s Fentanyl Death
After three weeks on the run, an Oregon mother whose toddler daughter died of suspected fentanyl poisoning was captured Tuesday in Seaside. Mary Elizabeth Jacobo, 26, was involved in a car-jacking and other violent crimes since her daughter’s death in …
Celebrity
October 8, 2024
Attorney Claims Diddy Spiked Lube with GHB Before Raping Her Client
A new lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs will claim the rap mogul threatened a woman “with a knife” and then squirted lubricant all over her before he, his bodyguard, and a friend raped her. Ariel Mitchel-Kidd, the alleged victim’s attorney, …
Crime Stories
October 8, 2024
BRYAN KOHBERGER TRIAL: VICTIM KAYLEE GONCALVES’ DAD WITH US LIVE
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Animal Crimes
October 8, 2024
Texas Tot Boy Mauled Dead by Pit Bulls Who Played ‘Tug of War’ with Him: Reports
Pit bulls mauled a 1-year-old Texas boy while his 13-year-old babysitter tried to stop the attack, during what was described as a “tug of war” during the incident. According to DailyMil, babysitter Heather Rodriguez, 36, left Jiryiah Johnson, in her …
Court
October 8, 2024
California Judge Grants Scott Peterson Discovery Rights, 20 Years After Conviction
On Monday, a California judge approved a discovery process for convicted murderer Scott Peterson, nearly 20 years after his conviction for killing his pregnant wife. Judge Elizabeth Hill of the San Mateo County Superior Court granted Peterson’s request for a …
Court
October 8, 2024
Amended Charges Filed for 3 of 5 People Charged in Deaths of Kansas Women in Oklahoma
Prosecutors have slapped new charges against three of the five people charged in the deaths of two Kansas women earlier this year in rural Oklahoma. Tiffany Adams, her boyfriend Tad Cullum, and Cole Twombly now face charges of unlawful removal …
Death investigation
October 8, 2024
Vegas Cops Investigate Woman’s Body Found in Luggage
Las Vegas police are looking for clues to the death of a woman found stuffed into a suitcase early Thursday morning. The Clark County coronor’s office identified the woman as Kristen Avelar, 46, the Las Vegas Review-Journal said. Police said …
Murder
October 7, 2024
Indiana Man Kills Wife With Hammer, Runs SUV Into River, Calls 911 & Reports Her Missing
An Indiana man has been charged with the death of his wife after he reported her missing last week. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office said that Daniel Keith Flaherty, 42, was arrested on Friday in connection with the disappearance of …
Child death
October 7, 2024
7-Month-Old Baby Dies After Being Left Alone in a Bathtub
Connecticut police are investigating after a 7-month-old baby died after being left unattended in a tub. Emergency crews were called to the East Haven home just after 9 p.m. on Sunday and found hte unresponsive child, WVIT reported. They attempted …
Murder
October 7, 2024
Vermont Man Charged in Beating Death of Father, Assault of Mother
A judge on Monday ordered a competency evaluation for a Vermont man charged last week with beating his father to death and seriously injuring his mother with a baseball bat. Jordan Lawyer, 29, entered not guilty please to second degree …
Crime Shows
October 7, 2024
WEALTHY UTAH MOM MAKES ‘BIG PURCHASE’ AFTER SPECIAL OPS HUBBY DISAPPEARS
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Missing
October 7, 2024
MISSING: FBI Searching for 13-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished in August
The FBI is involved in an ongoing search for a 13-year-old Indiana girl who vanished in August. WMAQ reported that on Saturday, Gary police and the FBI executed a search warrant at Ja’Niyah McMichael’s home in connection with her disappearance. …
Missing
October 7, 2024
Madeleine McCann’s Suspected Killer Acquitted in Separate Child Sex Case
A convicted rapist who is the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s 2007 disappearance in Portugal was acquitted on Monday in an unrelated rape and child sexual abuse trial in Germany. Christian Brückner, 47, is currently serving a seven-year sentence in …
Shooting
October 7, 2024
Cleveland News Reporter Shot in Attempted Murder-Suicide
A Cleveland news reporter was shot and wounded in what her station called a “brutal domestic violence attack” Monday morning. The incident took place just berore 8 a.m. in Lakewood when a 911 call reported two people arguing on the …
Murder
October 7, 2024
Dad Brags About Killing Two ‘Undocumented’ Children, Dismembering and Burying Them: Police
Police arrested an Indiana couple after discovering remains in their backyard fire pit. Fox 32 reports that police began investigating Steven Valle, 31, and Samantha Sebella, 25, on September 20 after Valle allegedly told friends he had killed two undocumented …
Celebrity Justice
October 7, 2024
Tupac’s Family Hires High-Profile Attorney to Investigate Diddy’s Link to Rapper’s 1996 Murder
Tupac’s family has reportedly hired a lawyer to investigate claims that Sean “Diddy” Combs — who was arrested last month on federal sex trafficking charges — was involved in Tupac’s 1996 slaying. Us Weekly reported that Tupac’s family has hired …
Teacher Scandals
October 7, 2024
Texas Art Teacher Caught Sexually Assaulting Student at Construction Site: Police
A 51-year-old San Antonio teacher has been charged with a felony after a report of “suspicious” activity involving a juvenile male student last week, according to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident occurred just …
Death investigation
October 7, 2024
Woman Missing Since 2023 Found Dead in Large Suitcase
A body found in a suitcase in Washington late last month has been identified as a woman who vanished last year. On September 27, outreach workers reportedly discovered Shannon Reeder’s body in a large suitcase at a homeless encampment in …
Missing
October 7, 2024
BOLO: Police Continue Search for Missing Helena Woman
The search continues for a 27-year-old woman who vanished According to KTVH, Meghan Rouns was last heard from at around 2 p.m. Friday. At around 8 p.m., her family contacted police. Multiple agencies searched for Rouns over the weekend and …
Child death
October 7, 2024
Child Shoots & Kills Another Child After Finding Loaded, Unsecured Gun in ‘Safe Space’
An Oklahoma child shot and killed another child after finding a loaded, unsecured gun in what the adults claimed was a “safe space.” The child who killed the other child was taken into custody but later released after police decided …