Year: 2017

Alina Sheykhet: Ex-Boyfriend arrested in South Carolina in connection with University of Pittsburgh student’s murder

 Alina Sheykhet: Ex-Boyfriend arrested in South Carolina in connection with University of Pittsburgh student’s murder
Murder

An ex-boyfriend of murdered University of Pittsburgh student, Alina Sheykhet, was reportedly arrested Wednesday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach Online reported that a concerned resident called police around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday to report a suspicious person tampering with the window of a home. Captain Joey Crosby said responding officers approached Matthew Darby, 21, and learned …

‘Dad’ drowns toddler daughter in bathtub after wife files for divorce: Police
Murder
October 11, 2017

‘Dad’ drowns toddler daughter in bathtub after wife files for divorce: Police

A Lady Lake, Florida, father is accused of drowning his 17-month-old daughter because his wife was divorcing him. The Orlando Sentinel reported that Jeremy Main, 38, turned himself in Monday and admitted to killing his daughter, Makenzie Main, saying that he “ruined his life.” Sumter County deputies noted that Jeremy was bleeding from the wrists when …

Las Vegas Shooting: New audio of Stephen Paddock’s first shots; Mandalay Bay maintenance worker says he was warned of gunfire
Murder
October 11, 2017

Las Vegas Shooting: New audio of Stephen Paddock’s first shots; Mandalay Bay maintenance worker says he was warned of gunfire

A maintenance engineer at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas has come forward to tell his harrowing story of surviving Stephen Paddock’s shooting massacre that killed 58 people and injured nearly 500 more. Stephen Schuck appeared on the Today show Wednesday to describe his ordeal, crediting hotel security guard Jesus Campos with …

Several charges for man accused of killing newborn baby, hiding her in woods: Police
Murder
October 11, 2017

Several charges for man accused of killing newborn baby, hiding her in woods: Police

Christopher McNabb, the man accused of killing his 2-week-old baby, is facing several felony charges, police confirm. Capt. Keith Crum with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office told CrimeOnline that McNabb will be charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, and concealing death. His first court appearance is scheduled for sometime on Thursday. So far, …

Harvey Weinstein’s wife Georgina Chapman says she’s leaving husband amid new sexual assault allegations
Celebrity Justice
October 10, 2017

Harvey Weinstein’s wife Georgina Chapman says she’s leaving husband amid new sexual assault allegations

Harvey Weinstein’s wife, Georgina Chapman, said Tuesday that she is leaving her husband—an announcement that comes mere hours after two women accused the embattled producer of rape. In a statement obtained by People, Chapman, 41, said she’s separating from Weinstein, 61, after 10 years of marriage. The couple has two children together, India Pearl, 7, and Dashiell Max …

Movie Honcho Sex Assaults: Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow among flood of Harvey Weinstein accusers as actress claims mogul forced her into sex
Celebrity Justice
October 10, 2017

Movie Honcho Sex Assaults: Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow among flood of Harvey Weinstein accusers as actress claims mogul forced her into sex

By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An avalanche of allegations poured out Tuesday against Harvey Weinstein in on-the-record reports that detailed claims of sexual abuse and included testimonies from Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, further intensifying the already explosive collapse of the disgraced movie mogul. Three women accused Weinstein of raping them …

BREAKING: Cause of death revealed in baby found dead in woods
Homicide
October 10, 2017

BREAKING: Cause of death revealed in baby found dead in woods

A 2-week baby girl found dead in the woods on Sunday died of blunt force trauma, Newton County authorities confirm. Caliyah McNabb spent two short weeks alive before dying at the hands of another. Authorities said the person accused of the baby’s death is her own father, Christopher McNabb. He’s expected to be charged with …