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Murder
October 26, 2020
Missing Virginia man’s body found in trunk of car in Florida more than a week later
A Virginia man was arrested in south Florida on Sunday when state troopers found a dead body in his trunk after a crash. Robert Avery Coltrain, 25, has been charged with second degree murder and illegally transporting human remains, WSVN reported. The man in the trunk, 26-year-old Brian Trotter, was last seen alive on October …
Murder
October 26, 2020
Boyfriend arrested for North Carolina mom’s murder after 3 month push by her family
A North Carolina man has been arrested in Maine and charged with the murder of his girlfriend in July — an outcome LeeAnn Fletcher’s family says may never have happened if they’d been content with the official police investigation. John Curtis Tolson called 911 on July 22 to say that Fletcher appeared to have slipped …
Coronavirus
October 26, 2020
Fake business owner uses coronavirus relief funds to buy $100K Mercedes, feds say
Federal prosecutors alleged Friday that a Florida man used a fake business to receive a $1.9 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan — then used some of the funds to purchase a Mercedes and pickup truck. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Florida said in a statement that Keith Nicoletta, 48, acquired the …
Homicide
October 26, 2020
Passenger dies while hanging out of van to PUSH female cyclist — killing her: Cops
While pushing the victim, the passenger reportedly fell out of the car and collided with a streetlight
Violent Crime
October 26, 2020
Police are searching for Florida man who allegedly slashed his pregnant ex in the stomach with a knife
A pregnant Florid woman was slashed in the stomach over the weekend by her ex-boyfriend with a pocket knife, according to police. News4Jax reports that the incident happened in Lake City on Saturday at around 5 p.m. According to the Lake City Police Department, Dwight M. Williams Sr. is on the run after the attack. …
Family Crime
October 26, 2020
DEVELOPING: Twin 7-year-old girls and therapist mother found dead of suspected double murder-suicide
The mother had made social media posts the day before the killings that suggested a crisis or conflict
Theft
October 26, 2020
URGENT: SUV stolen with 7-month-old baby inside
*This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.* Chicago authorities are searching for the person who stole an SUV on Monday from the Marquette Park area. The incident happened at around 12:46 p.m. in the 2700 block of West 71st Street. Chicago Sun Times reports that the mother of …
Murder
October 26, 2020
DEVELOPING: Mom found dead in Arizona home, 14-year-old son charged with murder
Police in Arizona have arrested a 14-year-old boy for killing his mother on Sunday. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Tiana Keen, 45, was pronounced dead at a residence in Marana. Keen’s son was taken into custody on suspicion of second-degree murder, according to the Arizona Daily Star. Keen was reportedly …
Podcast
October 26, 2020
Monday Crime Stories: Casual comment at fire scene turns DEADLY
As Scott Purk’s home burns to the ground, he makes a comment to the police as if to say, “This is not the worst thing to happen to me.” He reveals that three decades ago his wife, 8-months pregnant, committed suicide by hanging. That comment causes police to take a second look at everything that’s …
Missing
October 26, 2020
Rescued hiker used credit card at Zion National Park; Holly Suzanne Courtier’s roommate reported her missing
The younger sister of a California woman who was found alive in Zion National Park has shared more details about Holly Suzanne Courtier’s mysterious 12-day disappearance. Courtier was reported missing on October 8 and found alive on October 18 after a hiker spotted her and contacted authorities. On October 6, she had arrived via shuttle …
Sex Crimes
October 26, 2020
PICTURED: Smiling suspect sodomized 13-year-old girl & gave her meth, cops say
A Missouri woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly supplying a 13-year-old girl with methamphetamine and sexually assaulting her. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Samantha Jessa, 22, was charged with statutory sodomy on October 12. Authorities claimed Jessa gave the girl drugs and sodomized her between January 1 and August 31. Jessa was …