MADDIE SOTO’S MOM FEARED ‘WOODY ALLEN’ SITUATION, MOM’S BF ‘MADDIE STARTED IT’
Crime Stories
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Missing
January 15, 2025
BOLO: Endangered Florida Woman Made Suicidal Statements Before Vanishing
Police in Florida are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 35-year-old woman who disappeared after making suicidal statements. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) stated that 35-year-old Roseanna Shiwcharran was last seen on January 14 …
Police
January 15, 2025
Ex-Cop Who Gave Homeless Man a FECES Sandwich Gets ‘Second Chance’ at New Police Department
A Texas police officer who was fired for giving a homeless man a feces sandwich in 2016 was hired in 2023 by another police department that recently defended its decision. San Antonio police initially suspended Matthew Luckhurst in October 2016 …
Trials
January 15, 2025
Jasmine Pace Murder Trial: TN Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend and Hiding Body in Suitcase Kept Reminder Notes on Her Past
Prosecutors continued their case for a third day against Jason Chen, a Tennessee man facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Jasmine Pace. As CrineOnline previously reported, Pace vanished during Thanksgiving week in 2022, leading her family to break …
Famous Murder Cases
January 15, 2025
‘Making a Murderer’ Steven Avery Denied Hearing to Prove He Was Framed for Teresa Halbach’s 2005 Slaying
On Wednesday, a Wisconsin appeals court denied Steven Avery’s request to present new evidence that possibly challenges his 2005 murder conviction. WBAY reported that Avery sought a new hearing to prove he was framed for Teresa Halbach’s slaying. Avery and …
Unsolved
January 15, 2025
Body Found in Woods Identified as Woman Missing Since 2022, Investigation Underway
Authorities in Tennessee identified remains found in DeKalb County as a 30-year-old woman missing since 2022z DeKalb County police said hunters found Brittany Miller, who had been missing for more than two years, in a wooded area near Man Hill …
School Crimes
January 15, 2025
Louisiana High School Bans Book Bags, Personal Electronic Devices After Stabbing Sends Student to Hospital
A Louisiana high school shut down hard on Tuesday after a student stabbed his classmate in the arm and then promptly instituted strict security policies “to ensure a safe learning environment for all.” According to WBRZ, the unnamed student was …
Murder-Suicide
January 15, 2025
Washington State Man, Girlfriend Lived with Bodies of His Murdered Parents for Months
A Washington state man and his girlfriend apparently lived with the bodies of his parents for months before they killed themselves. The gruesome discoveries were made on New Year’s Eve after three previous welfare checks to the home turned up …
Child Abuse
January 15, 2025
Parents, Grandparents Arrested After Children Found Strapped Into Car Seat and Baby Swing for Days
The Kentucky parents of a toddler and an infant and their paternal grandparents have been arrested after police found the children strapped into a car seat and baby swing, apparently for days. “The children were found covered in urine and …
Murder
January 14, 2025
17-Year-Old Suspect in Murder of 14-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Houston
Houston Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy wanted for the murder of a 14-year-old boy six months ago. Abraham Choukair was found shot to death in a car at an apartment complex in northwestern Houston on July 20, 2024. Investigators …
Court
January 14, 2025
Heuermann Court Conference Postponed to Give Prosecutors More Time to Respond to Defense Motion to Exclude DNA Testimony
A scheduled status conference in the case of the Manhattan architect accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been postponed for two weeks to give prosecutors time to respond to a motion the defense made last week to …
Murder-Suicide
January 14, 2025
Teen Son Wipes Out Family in Triple Murder-Suicide
The shooting deaths of four family members in a Pittsburgh suburb Sunday night were a murder-suicide apparently carried out by the family’s oldest teen son. Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible told KDKA that the investigation is still in the …
Death investigation
January 14, 2025
Decomposing Human Remains Found on Hiking Trail
An investigation is underway in Utah after decomposing human remains were discovered near a trail on Sunday. KSL reported that a hiker found the remains near the Bone Wash Trail and Elephant Arch hiking area. Washington City police and other …
Weird Crime
January 14, 2025
Road Rage Shooter Offered Parents $500K to Buy Infant for Organs
A Texas man who was arrested earlier this month for a road rage shooting is facing additional criminal charges for allegedly trying to purchase an infant for $500,000. KENS reported that a woman sent a group text to her family …
Crime Stories
January 14, 2025
DESPERATE SEARCH FOR MISSING WARREN MOM OF 2, CAR ABANDONED: WHERE’S ASHLEY?
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Sex Crimes
January 14, 2025
Minnesota Mom Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Teen Hockey Players During Hotel Stay-Cation with Husband & Children
A Minnesota mother confessed to sexually abusing two boys at a hotel during a hockey tournament while she was on vacation with her husband and children. The confession, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, allowed 39-year-old Allison Schardin to escape serving …
Sex Crimes
January 14, 2025
GRAPHIC: Woman Films Boyfriend Sexually Abusing Tot, Sends Video to Her Mom
A Texas couple was arrested earlier this month for allegedly filming themselves sexually abusing a 1-year-old girl and sending the illicit footage to the woman’s mother. On December 27, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted Homeland Security …
Trials
January 14, 2025
Jasmine Pace Murder Trial: Defense Admits Alleged Murderer Killed Girlfriend, Found Stabbed 60 Times and Stuffed in Suitcase
The murder trial continues against a Tennessee man accused killing his girlfriend, Jasmine Pace, in 2022. Pace was last seen alive in November 2022, and her boyfriend, Jason Chen, is now accused of killing her as CrimeOnline previously reported. Hamilton …
Murder
January 14, 2025
Mother of 4 Found Stabbed to Death in Pennsylvania Dumpster
A 39-year-old New Jersey mother of four was found dead in a dumpster in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The Lehigh County Coroner identified the body on Monday as Lucrecia Jadan Sumba and said she died from “sharp force injuries.” The body …
child neglect
January 14, 2025
Florida Mom Dumps 5-Year-Old Son at Park Alone as ‘Punishment’
A Florida mother was arrested on Sunday after she dumped her 5-year-old son at a Miami Beach park as a punishment for misbehaving. Alize Angel Rodriguez, 20, has been charged with child neglect, possession of a controlled substance, and possession …
Murder
January 14, 2025
North Carolina Realtor Goes on Shooting Spree, Kills 3 People
A North Carolina realtor has been charged with gunning down three people, including an elderly couple whose son held him at gunpoint until police could arrive. Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance said that investigators found dozens of weapons and ammunition …
Podcast
January 13, 2025
Did the FBI Really Capture Dillinger in 1934? Nephews of Dillinger Seek Answers
ZONE 7 with Sheryl ‘Mac’ McCollum
Crime Stories
January 13, 2025
ARSON? FIRE DEATH TOLL RISING, LOOTERS ROAM, POLITICOS POINT FINGERS
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Sex Crimes
January 13, 2025
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Hit With ANOTHER Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit
The latest accuser claimed Sean Combs drugged and raped her in 2000
Juveniles
January 13, 2025
13-Year-Old Boy Searched Online for Best Bone-Cutting Knife Before Stabbing Mom 40 Times
A 14-year-old Florida boy who allegedly killed his mother in 2023 will appear in court on Thursday. WSVN reported that Derek Rosa’s court hearing for Monday was postponed. Despite this, a group of mothers held a protest on Monday outside …
Child sex crimes
January 13, 2025
‘Serial Child Molester’ Gets 9 Life Sentences for Molesting Young Girls During 25-Year Period
A Missouri man convicted of sexually abusing children for years is facing a lifetime in prison. A judge sentenced 53-year-old Edward Martinez to nine life sentences in prison on Thursday. In September, a jury convicted Martinez on multiple charges, including …
Murder
January 13, 2025
GRAPHIC: ‘Serial Child Rapist’ Who Killed Pregnant 13-Year-Old Also Gave Chlamydia to Girlfriend’s 4-Year-Old Daughter
Jarvis Butts will stand trial for killing Na’Ziyah Harris, whose body was never found
Missing
January 13, 2025
DEVELOPING: Landfill Search Underway for Missing Mom Ashley Elkins
Michigan police are searching a landfill on Monday for a missing woman who vanished earlier this month and is now presumed dead. WXYZ reported that a search for Ashley Elkins, 30, is underway at Pine Tree Acres Landfill in Lenox …
Missing
January 13, 2025
BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Pregnant & Missing South Carolina Woman
Georgetown County police in South Carolina are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing pregnant woman with medical issues. According to Live 5 News, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jason Lesley said 23-year-old Juliet Lanae Martin, who is 16 …
Missing
January 13, 2025
Alabama Police Looking for Missing Woman; Car Impounded
Police in a northwest Alabama town are looking for a woman who has been missing since last week. The Hamilton Police Department said that 39-year-old Chastity Ann Terry was last seen on Thursday and could be in the areas of …
Murder-Suicide
January 13, 2025
Ivy League Administrator Kills 11-Year-Old Daughter, Her Grandmother in Murder-Suicide
A Cornell University administrator shot and killed his 11-year-old daughter and ex-mother-in-law earlier this month before turning his gun on himself. Lawrence Mancuso, assistant dean for human resources at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, was apparently upset that …
Murder
January 13, 2025
Arrest Made in Murder of North Carolina Woman
Police in North Carolina have made an arrest in the murder of a woman found dead Saturday afternoon at her home in Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Police Department said Christopher Wayne Walker, 40, has been charged with first degree murder after …
Murder
January 12, 2025
12-Year-Old Girl Calls 911 on Stepdad After Finding Mom Fatally Stabbed
Police responded to a Florida home early on January 5 after a 12-year-old girl called 911 to report that her stepfather had stabbed her mother. An arrest warrant said that Enese Pierre had come home just after 1:30 a.m. and …
Missing
January 12, 2025
Police Ask for Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Georgia Girl
Police in southeast Georgia are looking for a 15-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since Thursday. The Nahunta Police Department said that Nahlani “Angel” Santiago was reported missing by her family and that they provided a note from the girl …
Assault
January 12, 2025
Tennessee Man Opens Fire on Family Sledding in His Neighborhood
A Tennessee man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly shot at on a family sledding on a hill in his neighborhood. Benjamin Cook, 56, falsely claimed the family — two parents and four children — were on his property, …
child endangerment
January 12, 2025
Ohio Mom Arrested After Infant Presented With Broken Bones, Black Eye
An Ohio woman was arrested on Friday after her 9-month-old child was found with multiple severe injuries, including broken bones and a black eye. Kayla Sierra Williams, 30, has been charged with two counts of second degree endangering children and …
Prison
January 12, 2025
Pennsy Man Accused of Killing, Dismembering Roommate Found Dead in Cell From Suicide
A Pennsylvania man accused of killing and dismembering his roommate last year was found dead in his jail cell before he was to stand trial. Lehigh County officials said Joshua Moser, 34, committed suicide on Saturday, WCAU reported. Authorities found …
Child sex crimes
January 12, 2025
Pittsburgh Woman Accused of Getting Boy Shoveling Her Snow Drunk, Sexually Assaulting Them
A 64-year-old Pittsburgh woman was arrested last week after she was accused of getting two boys drunk and sexually assaulting them. Police said they were called around 9 p.m. on Wednesday about a burglary in progress and when they arrived, …
Missing
January 12, 2025
Missing Arizona Child Found in Utah with Her Chatroom Trucker Abductor
A 27-year-old trucker was caught with a missing 12-year-old girl over 100 miles from her home. On December 28, the victim’s mother reported her missing, according to 12News. She informed the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office that she believed her daughter …
Murder
January 12, 2025
Louisiana Family Massacre Leaves Baby, Mother & 10-Year-Old Boy Dead
Two children and one woman were the victims of a fatal stabbing at a Louisiana home Thursday. Just after 4:30 p.m., the three victims were found “stabbed to death” at a home in Amite, after police responded to “a domestic …
Child pornography
January 12, 2025
Florida Sex Crimes Sergeant Found Guilty of Child Pornography Possession
A former Tampa sergeant has been found guilty Thursday on 100 charges of possession of child pornography. Paul Leo Mumford, 63, a former Tampa police sergeant,was convicted after a 3½-hour deliberation, according to TampaBay.com. “It’s disappointing,” said his defense attorney, …
Murder
January 11, 2025
Woman Accused of Killing Newborn Nearly 20 Years Ago Put on Electronic Monitoring to Await Trial
A woman arrested nearly a year ago for killing her newborn child and leaving the body in a airport bathroom in 2005 has been released from jail to await trial but placed on electronic monitoring. Annie Anderson, 51, is charged …
January 11, 2025
NC Cops Hunt Missing Car After Woman Found Dead in Her Home
A North Carolina woman was found dead in her home Saturday afternoon, and police are now looking for her missing car. Fayetteville Police said they responded to a call about “suspicious activity” at a home on the west side of …
Child Abuse
January 11, 2025
Mom Beats 4-Year-Old Child With Plastic Utensil, Dresses Them in Plastic Trash Bag
A 21-year-old Louisiana mother is in jail after authorities found she had beaten her 4-year-old child with a plastic utensil and dressed them in a plastic trash bag. The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a 911 call …
Murder
January 11, 2025
Florida Husband Dead, Wife Wounded in Failed Murder-Suicide
A Florida man failed his attempt at a murder suicide in Edgewater shortly after midnight Saturday morning, only managing to kill himself while leaving his wife hospitalized. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the husband and wife were arguing and …
Murder
January 11, 2025
NC Woman Says Adoptive Mother Forced Her to Dismember Brother Who Died From Severe Neglect
A North Carolina woman says that her adoptive mother forced her to dismember the body of one of her adopted siblings after the boy died from years of abuse. In June 2024, Fayetteville Police charged Avantae Deven with two counts …
Murder
January 11, 2025
Missing and Endangered North Carolina Woman Found Dead
A missing North Carolina woman was found dead nearly a week after she was reported missing, and police are investigating her death as a homicide. Heather Williams, 25, was last seen on January 4 in Fayetteville getting into a light-colored, …
Court
January 11, 2025
Lori Vallow Daybell Says She’s Ready for Arizona Trial in March
Lori Vallow Daybell, who is representing herself in the her Arizona cases of conspiracy to commit murder, told a judge on Friday she was ready for trial despite accusing the prosecution of impeding the defense. Vallow Daybell is charged with …
January 11, 2025
Colorado Home Invasion Leaves Teen Girl,16, Dead
An Aurora, Colorado, teenage girl was fatally shot during a home invasion, and three suspects are now in custody. According to CBS News, Aurora police responded to a call just after 6 a.m. on Tuesday at an apartment in the …
Murder
January 11, 2025
Estranged Boyfriend Charged in ‘Extreme’ Death of Utah Woman Found in Cardboard Box
Additional information emerged regarding the brutal slaying of an Utah woman discovered in the back of her ex-boyfriend’s vehicle. As previously reported by CrimeOnline, police found the body of 30-year-old Summer Tatiana Roney in the back of convicted felon Jacob …