Attorneys for a man suspected of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts filed a “Bill of Particulars” on motion on his behalf Friday, claiming prosecutors have not presented enough evidence for them to build a proper defense. ABC13 reports that the lawyers for accused murderer Cristhian Rivera filed a “Bill of Particulars” in connection …
A New York City man threw his 4-year-old brother off the roof of their 7-story apartment building early Saturday because he “wanted to see if God could protect the kid,” police sources told Newsweek. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Shawn Smith, 20, is accused of taking his younger brother, Shirmon, out of bed and onto the …
The man accused of pushing his young brother from a roof of a seven-story apartment building reportedly suffered from schizophrenia and had previously threatened to kill himself by jumping from the same rooftop. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 20-year-old Shawn Smith was arrested early Saturday morning after leading police to the body of his 4-year-old brother, …
Authorities in New York confirmed witness reports that a panhandler stabbed a man in the neck this week after the victim refused the suspect’s request for a dollar. The suspect was not named in initial reports, but witnesses told local reporters that he was a panhandler who was a common sight in the neighborhood. He …
Although he’s been cooperating with law enforcement and claimed he hired an accused murderer legally, a Brooklyn, Iowa, dairy farm owner says he’s been receiving threats after the arrest of a man who worked for him. KCCI reports that on Wednesay, Dane Lang, co-owner and manager of Yarrabee Farms in Brooklyn, said that he’s received hateful …
The man accused of murdering University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts allegedly followed another girl around in his car prior to Mollie’s disappearance. According to Radar Online, a man named Justin, who lives in a mobile home park on the outskirts of Brooklyn, Iowa, told the outlet that accused murderer, 24-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera, may have …
A vehicle spotted on surveillance footage recorded near the scene of Mollie Tibbetts’ disappearance led to the identification and arrest of a suspect in her subsequent homicide. According to updates in the case, however, the Chevrolet Malibu was not registered to suspect Cristhian Rivera. As Fox News reported, a police spokesperson confirmed the development in …
Police in New York are investigating after a driver in Brooklyn allegedly pistol-whipped and tried to rape a woman who got into his vehicle, mistakenly thinking it was her livery car. According to the New York Daily News, the 39-year-old woman hopped into the back seat of a car parked in front of El Gran Mar …
The father of an Iowa woman who disappeared last month near her home is speaking out about the role faith played in her life. In an interview with Fox News, Ron Tibbetts said his daughter, 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie, is “very spiritual, and so is her bother Scott,” explaining that his family has …
A homeless man found guilty of stabbing two young children—one fatally—in a Brooklyn elevator learned his fate on Tuesday. The New York Daily News reported that Daniel St. Hubert, 31, fell asleep as he was sentenced to 50 years to life for the June 2014 attack that left P.J. Avitto, 6, dead and nearly killed …
Firefighters in New York discovered the burned remains of a prominent local attorney who reportedly self-immolated in an effort to call attention to environmental concerns. According the New York Daily News, 60-year-old David Buckel left a suicide note near the site of his death at the edge of a park in Brooklyn. According to his …
A New York City police officer lost a significant chunk of his middle finger during a fight with a suspect Friday evening, according to authorities. As the New York Daily News reported, the ordeal began at around 5 p.m. when police were called to Brooklyn neighborhood of Canarsie in response to a reported disturbance. Officers …
