Teen boy whose family was slaughtered in brutal upstate New York murder is ‘scared’ he is now a target: Report
Juveniles
“I’m not sure if they’re coming for me next.”
Murder
December 29, 2017
‘He’s really messed up in the head’: Boyfriend almost chops girlfriend’s entire head off with samurai sword: Police
A Texas man is behind bars for allegedly killing his girlfriend with a samurai sword and almost decapitating her, police allege. Houston Chronicle reports that authorities responded to a call on Weds. to a home off of the 10200 block of Tangiers in Houston at around 5:30 p.m., in regards to a “cutting in progress.” When officers …
child endangerment
December 29, 2017
‘Mom’ leaves little boy in brutally cold weather for hours while she attends a dinner party: Police
A North Carolina woman was arrested for allegedly making her son stay outside in the cold while she attended a party, but according to the child’s older brother, their mother thought the child was at a friend’s house. WRAL reports that Susan Dowless, 43, was released from jail on Weds. night after Wake County authorities arrested her …
Family Crime
December 29, 2017
Heartbroken dad is furious at repeat DWI offender ex-wife who killed their little girl in drunk driving incident: Report
A Texas man doesn’t understand why the mother of his daughter didn’t face enough punishment for crashing her vehicle with their little girl inside, killing the child. It was his former wife’s third DWI offense, yet a plea deal allowed her to escape a prison sentence. Austin American-Statesman reports that on Sept. 30, 2015, former elementary …
Domestic Abuse
December 28, 2017
Man attacks girlfriend in shower, punches her in the face in argument over who ate the last cookie: Cops
Authorities in Florida have arrested a man on suspicion of punching his girlfriend in the face following an argument over missing cookies. According to Fox News, 31-year-old Richard Anthony Hessic admitted that he was upset after discovering there were no more chocolate chip cookies in the house. According to an affidavit cited by WTVT, he …
Juveniles
December 28, 2017
Little boy dies after treehouse falls on top of him on Christmas Eve
A 4-year-old Texas boy who suffered extensive head injuries after a treehouse fell on him has died, according to his mother. Courtney Contreras, the mother of Kade Contreras, took to Facebook Wednesday to reveal that her son had passed away. “I’m trying really hard to not question the whys because i will never know that,” …
Homicide
December 28, 2017
Husband accused of killing pregnant wife was arrested months ago for strangling her until she blacked out: Reports
New information has surfaced about the suspect in the grisly murder of a pregnant woman this week in Brooklyn. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 22-year-old Tonie Wells was found dead from strangulation Wednesday at the bottom of a stairwell. She was eight months pregnant. Neighbors were reportedly alerted to a disturbance at the residence after hearing …
Violent Crime
December 28, 2017
Train shatters artist’s skull after two men knock him unconscious on subway platform: Police
A Brooklyn man is reportedly fighting for his life after two men knocked him unconscious on a subway platform and left his head in the path of an oncoming train. The victim’s mother told the New York Daily News that her son is was seriously injured when a train struck his head and shattered his …
Heroes
December 28, 2017
A Christmas miracle: Hero cop details how he punched through frozen pond with numb arms to save boy trapped in ice
An 8-year-old Utah boy is recovering after reportedly chasing his dog across a frozen pond and falling through the ice. According to The Washington Post, the boy became trapped about 25 feet from shore on Christmas Day. Another child who witnessed the incident ran and alerted the boy’s parents. Minutes later, Washington County Sheriff’s Sergeant …
Consumer
December 28, 2017
A customer asked for a little off the top. Police say his stylist gave him this instead.
Police compared the new ‘do to Larry from the ‘Three Stooges’
Podcast
December 28, 2017
Thursday Crime Stories: 2017 brings some answers for mom, wife, daughters about missing Chase Massner
Iraq War vet Chase Massner was missing for three years, but his mom, wife and young daughters got some answers in 2017. Crime Stories with Nancy Grace focused on Massner’s case in 15 shows, including a dramatic interview with Brad Clement, who is now jailed and facing charges relating to Chase’s death. Nancy Grace updates …
Heroes
December 28, 2017
Mom throws three young daughters from top-floor window of burning apartment building to save their lives
A Michigan mother was reportedly forced to throw her three daughters from a top-floor window to allow them to escape from an apartment fire that left seven children and a firefighter injured. WDIV reported that the blaze broke out Wednesday morning at an apartment building on Detroit’s west side. Though the fire was extinguished shortly after …
