New Jersey murder suspect claims to have killed 15 people in New Mexico
Murder
Sean Lannon claims his New Jersey victim molested him as a child. The alleged victims in New Mexico include his ex-wife.
Animal Crimes
March 18, 2021
Mother of toddler killed by dogs told owner the animals were ‘wild’ at least twice before attack
Relatives of a 3-year-old boy killed this week by his neighbor’s dogs say the dog’s owner “laughed it off” when the family pleaded with them to do something about the animals. The toddler was identified as Aziz Ahmed. His mother was critically injured in the attack and remains hospitalized, CBS New York reports. Family members …
Animal Crimes
March 17, 2021
Toddler killed by neighbor’s dogs; mother seriously hurt
A 3-year-old boy was attacked and killed Tuesday by his neighbor’s dogs, and his mother was seriously injured. Authorities in Carteret, New Jersey, have not released the names of the victims, but said the incident took place Tuesday afternoon when the dogs apparently jumped their fence and ran into the victims’ back yard. The toddler …
Sex Crimes
March 1, 2021
Suspect films herself sexually assaulting 6-year-old while another child watches: Prosecutor
A New Jersey woman was arrested on Saturday for allegedly filming herself sexually assaulting a 6-year-old while a younger child watched. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that police arrested Mourissa McCarthy, 18, the same day they responded to a Clifton home amid reports of a 6-year-old being sexually abused. Detectives subsequently recovered …
Murder
February 24, 2021
NJ jail guard allegedly kills girlfriend and her best friend BECAUSE THEY WENT ON VACATION WITHOUT HIM
A New Jersey corrections officer has been charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend and her best friend after they returned from a Valentine’s Day weekend trip to Cancun, NJ.com reports. Court documents say that John Menendez, 23, confessed to killing Anna Shpilberg and Luiza Shinkarevskaya, both 40, after picking them up at Newark Liberty International …
Sex Crimes
February 16, 2021
Elementary school teacher sexually assaults 10-year-old student, showing her pornography: Prosecutor
A former elementary school teacher in New Jersey was arrested on Sunday amid allegations he sexually assaulted a 10-year-old student and showed her pornography. The Monmouth County prosecutor said in a statement that Gustavo Barrientos, 53, was working as an elementary school teacher when he assaulted the victim on multiple instances. Authorities have not disclosed …
Celebrity
February 10, 2021
Bruce Springsteen: ‘The Boss’ busted for DWI in home state [Reports]
Singer Bruce Springsteen was arrested last fall for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and other related charges, according to reports. TMZ reported that on November 14, Springsteen, 71, was cited for DWI, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook. Additional details were not made …
Assault
January 28, 2021
Teen who killed neighbor for TikTok fame is released AGAIN after pulling gun on driver: Reports
The teen was released without bond days after last year’s slaying
Kidnapping
December 31, 2020
Fellow soldier and juvenile charged in death of missing Fort Drum soldier
New Jersey prosecutors have charged a soldier and a teen boy with murder and kidnapping in the death of Fort Drum soldier Cpl Hayden Harris, whose body was found shot to death in a remote area in the northern part of the state on December 19, WWNY reported. Cpl Hayden Harris, 20, reportedly left the …
Sex Crimes
December 30, 2020
Teacher busted on sex charges after wife finds texts between him & teen girl: Report
A New Jersey teacher was arrested Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a teen while she lived with him and his wife. NJ.com reported that Harry Wyatt, 53, was released from jail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. The now-17-year-old victim and Wyatt reportedly …
Manslaughter
November 24, 2020
Parents & legal guardian starve twin 2-month-old girls, killing one of them: Prosecutor
Three people, including a 17-year-old, were charged last week in New Jersey for allegedly starving twin 2-month-old girls — killing one of them. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that the infant died on July 8, 2019, shortly after officers found her unresponsive at an apartment in Clementon. The deceased infant’s twin …