Thursday Crime Stories: Tot Mom Casey Anthony can’t keep her stories straight
Podcast
PLUS: Machete man goes for tots in Walmart
Court
March 29, 2018
Cherish Perrywinkle’s mom confronts killer during Spencer Hearing amid emotional feud with humanitarian who opposes the death penalty
On Wednesday, convicted child rapist and killer Donald Smith appeared in a Jacksonville, Florida, courtroom for a Spencer Hearing, where he listened to the words of the little girl’s mother, who reminded him of the precious life he took from many people. The girl’s mother also had words for a woman she said has been …
Trials
March 29, 2018
Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues
The third week of the murder trial of prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver trials continues on Thursday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom. Watch below for live coverage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, McIver was riding in the rear seat of a Ford Expedition SUV in September 2016, while Diane rode in the front passenger …
Murder
March 28, 2018
Shocking video: Teen calmly approaches ATM customer and fatally shoots him in parking lot, cops say
A Florida teen is behind bars after police say he is the suspect seen in surveillance footage fatally attacking a man at a North Miami Beach ATM. According to the New York Post, 26-year-old Dillon Bud Calvin Steve was withdrawing some cash from the machine when authorities allege 17-year-old Marcine Bernard approached from behind and …
Teacher Scandals
March 28, 2018
Art teacher invites multiple students to her home for sex, including two boys on the same night
An Arkansas teacher is facing more than three years of probation after pleading guilty to sexual indecency with a child. According to KAIT, 26-year-old Jessie Lorene Goline received a 42-month probated sentence in addition to fines and court costs as part of the recent plea deal. She will also be required to register as a …
Sex Crimes
March 28, 2018
Michigan student who claimed she was raped on campus admits she lied
A woman who reported a sexual assault on the Delta College campus pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of filing a false report of a felony. According to WNEM, Mary Zolkowski, 21, admitted in court that she lied when she claimed she was raped in the school’s parking lot in Bay City, Michigan, on February …
Podcast
March 28, 2018
Mom: ‘They kidnapped my newborn from the hospital!’
PLUS: Couple fake kidnap and death to foil hit-man, pregnant mom begs for help
College Crimes
March 28, 2018
Judge tosses involuntary manslaughter charges in frat death of Timothy Piazza
A judge has thrown out involuntary manslaughter and some of the other most serious remaining charges against 11 of the former Penn State fraternity members arrested in a pledge’s hazing-related death last year. It’s the second major blow to the prosecution’s case. District Judge Allen Sinclair on Wednesday threw out nearly 300 new or refiled …
Famous Murder Cases
March 28, 2018
Prosecutors: Nightclub shooter intended to attack Disney
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando nightclub shooter intended to attack Disney World’s shopping and entertainment complex by hiding a gun in a stroller but became spooked by police and instead chose the gay club as his target, prosecutors said Wednesday. Prosecutors revealed the details during their closing arguments in the trial of Noor Salman, …
Family Crime
March 28, 2018
Sister arrested after giving birth to brother’s baby, born with numerous health issues: Police
A Florida woman is facing incest charges after police say she carried out a “romantic relationship” with the brother, even giving birth to his child. The Daily Commercial reports that Pauline Elizabeth Martin, 33, of Groveland, gave birth to a son on November 21, who was born with numerous health issues. Physicians transferred the baby to Winnie Palmer …
Trials
March 28, 2018
Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues
The third week of the murder trial of prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver trials continues on Tuesday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom. Watch below for live coverage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, McIver was riding in the rear seat of a Ford Expedition SUV in September 2016, while Diane rode in the front passenger seat when …
Missing
March 27, 2018
Remains found spread across field identified as 10-year-old boy missing since 2016: Cops
Authorities in Arizona say they have identified remains found by a city worker earlier this month as Jesse Wilson, a 10-year-old boy last seen in July 2016. According to CBS News, detectives confirmed in a press conference Tuesday that their investigation into the death is ongoing. It was unclear from available reports how the boy …