Woman drowns two young sons in bathtub, tells police she did it to be a better mother to her other son
Murder
The Pittsburgh mother was determined to be mentally ill, and showed remorse for the horrific murders
Family Crime
September 13, 2017
Murdered Texas realtor’s young children were in the next room when ex-husband strangled her
The Texas man who confessed to murdering his ex-wife told police that the former couple’s young children were in the next room when he strangled her to death. Click2Houston reports that Steven McDowell, 44, appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges related to his ex-wife’s apparent murder. Crystal McDowell, 37, a popular, upbeat mom …
Celebrity Justice
September 13, 2017
PICTURED: Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin in divorce court
By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner and his estranged wife, Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin, seemed more like a couple than not as they appeared briefly before a judge on Wednesday in their divorce case. They sat side by side and chatted casually for several minutes while their …
Unsolved
September 13, 2017
Kenneka Jenkins: Police searching for witnesses in teen’s hotel freezer death [UPDATE]
Rosemont Police are currently searching for people who attended a hotel party a day before a Chicago teen was found dead in a walk-in freezer. Speaking with the Daily Herald, Rosemont village spokesman Gary Mack said that detectives are identifying and tracking down witnesses who attended the Friday night and Saturday morning party in a ninth …
Murder
September 13, 2017
BREAKING: At least one dead, three injured as student gunman opens fire at Spokane high school
One student has died in a shooting at Freeman High School near Spokane, Washington. CNN reports that the mass shooting also injured three other juveniles, presumably students. The suspect is reportedly a student at the school, and has been taken into custody. “The shooter is in the back seat of a patrol car right now,” …
Family Crime
September 13, 2017
Son murders mother in her hospital bed; suspect’s ex-wife and toddler son died mysteriously in 2013
By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. (AP) — The husband of a woman fatally shot in a hospital said he saw his stepson point a gun at her and fire several shots before walking away without saying a word, according to a police complaint released Wednesday. Travis Frink, of Warwick, Rhode Island, pleaded not …
Child Abuse
September 13, 2017
McDonald’s worker gives birth in bathroom, tries to flush baby boy down toilet: DA
A McDonald’s cashier is accused of giving birth to a baby boy while at work and attempting to drown the newborn in a toilet. The Los Angeles Times reports that Sarah Lockner, 25, was working the night shift on September 4 when she complained of stomach pain and repeatedly used the restroom. According to the Mateo …
Family Crime
September 13, 2017
‘It’s a terrible way to go’: Father of Plano shooting suspect opens up about trying to reach his son
The father of the man who allegedly shot eight people, killing his estranged wife and seven others before a responding officer fatally shot him, has spoken out about the horrific tragedy and his strained relationship with his eldest son. Spencer Hight, 22, allegedly went to his estranged wife’s home on Sunday and opened fire during …
Podcast
September 13, 2017
Wednesday Crime Stories: Holly Bobo murder trial begins; How did Kansas social workers miss abuse of murdered boy found in concrete?
The long-delayed trial of the man accused of kidnapping and killing Holly Bobo in 2011 began with dramatic testimony by the dad, mom and brother of the murdered Tennessee college student. Reporter Shane Deitert with Memphis TV station WATN and Los Angeles psycho analyst Dr. Bethany Marshall discuss the case and trial with Nancy Grace …
Court
September 13, 2017
‘It’s all over with finally:’ Boyfriend awarded custody of slain pregnant woman’s baby girl
On Tuesday, the boyfriend of murdered pregnant woman Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind gained legal custody of their infant daughter, Haisley Jo. WDAY reports that a Cass County District Court judge suspended an order that placed Haisley Jo in protective custody and granted custody to Ashton Matheny. “It’s amazing–it’s all over with finally,” Matheny told the local station Tuesday. …
September 13, 2017
Country singer with previous criminal record shoots homeless man twice: Police
A Tennessee woman accused of shooting a homeless who asked her to move her Porsche apparently has a previous criminal record, according to court documents. The Tennessean reports that authorities arrested aspiring country singer, Katie Layne Quackenbush, 26, on Monday ,after she allegedly shot a homeless man in Nashville on August 26, near Music Row. The …
Celebrity Justice
September 13, 2017
‘Pitch Perfect’ actress Rebel Wilson hits pay dirt in record-breaking defamation suit settlement
Actress Rebel Wilson has been awarded $3.6 million, or $4.5 million Australian dollars, in a defamation lawsuit victory over Bauer Media. The Australian native had sued the publishing conglomerate over false claims made in Woman’s Day magazine that accused the Pitch Perfect star of lying about her name, age, and upbringing. CNN reports that Wilson filed the …
