Outrage After Judge Reverses Teen’s Rape Conviction, Says 5 Months in Jail Is ‘Plenty’
Earlier this month, an Illinois judge reversed an 18-year-old man’s sexual assault conviction — finding that the 148 days he spent in jail was “plenty of punishment.” Drew Clinton had turned 18 two weeks before sexually assaulting Cameron Vaughan, 16, at a graduation party on May 30. Vaughan, who waived her anonymity, told WGEM that …
Missing: Colorado Woman Not Seen in Weeks, Cellphone Left Behind in Home
Colorado police are searching for an Aurora woman who hasn’t been seen in two weeks. Agent Matthew Longshore, the PIO with the Aurora Police Department, announced Thursday that 58-year-old Lisa Marino-Dorsey was last seen on December 28, 2021, at her home off of South Kittredge Street in Aurora. ABC 7 reports that family members who …
Lead ‘Rust’ Armorer Now Blames Ammunition Supplier for On-Set Shooting that Killed Halyna Hutchins [Lawsuit]
The lead armorer who was in charge of prop weapons on the set of a film where a cinematographer was killed has filed a lawsuit against the supplier of guns and ammunition for the production, accusing both a company and an individual representative of mixing “live” and “dummy” rounds in packaging. CBS News reports that …
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Mom Caught on Video Throwing Newborn in Dumpster, Freezing Temps
A couple out dumpster diving hear a noise. They think a kitten or puppy is inside, but find a newborn instead. The couple dials 911, and an investigation uncovers a video of a young mother throwing her newborn baby in a New Mexico dumpster. Alexis Avila, 18, is charged with attempted murder and felony …
New Hampshire Social Services Under Internal Investigation as 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery Remains Missing
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced Wednesday that the disappearance of Harmony Montgomery has started an internal investigation with the Division of Children, Youth, and Families. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 7-year-old Harmony was reported missing in November 2021 after her mother, Crystal Sorey, contacted the Manchester Police Department. She also sent emails to the mayor …
VIDEO: Homeless Man Allegedly Batters & Robs Good Samaritan Who Gave Him Coat in Cold Weather [Reports]
On Wednesday, a homeless man in New York allegedly attacked and robbed a Good Samaritan who gave him a coat moments earlier. According to the New York Post, Xavier Israel, 25, was lying on a Manhattan sidewalk when the 59-year-old covered him with a jacket. Surveillance footage appears to show Israel getting up, pushing the …
Ex-Cop Who Hacked Mother to Death with Machete, Nearly Decapitating Her, to Face Charges a Year After Brutal Killing
The former NYPD officer accused of brutally murdering his own mother will be extradited to New York City nearly a year after the killing, The New York Daily News reports that 46-year-old Osvaldo Diaz is accused of killing his mother, 78-year-old Maria Diaz, on February 2021. He allegedly attacked her with a machete in her …
‘He Needs to Rot in He**’: Nancy Grace Talks Latest on Missing Harmony Montgomery
As the search continues for missing New Hampshire girl, Harmony Montgomery, CrimeOnline’s Nancy Grace told Fox News that most parties involved have failed the young child. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Harmony hasn’t been seen since 2019 but was only reported missing in late 2021. Court documents released earlier this month indicate that police received a …
BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth Strips Prince Andrew of Royal & Military Titles Amid Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit
Prince Andrew, Duke of York has been stripped of his military and royal titles as he faces a child sexual abuse lawsuit in the United States. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement that Andrew’s “military affiliations and Royal patronages have been returned to The Queen.” Queen Elizabeth,95, reportedly supported the decision. “The Duke …
Pictured: Mugshot Released of Alleged Killer Mom, Accused of Killing Son & Hiding Frozen Body in Another State
A Chicago mother and two of her children are facing charges after her young son was found dead in Indiana. Jannie Perry (pictured), 38, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her 5-year-old son, Damari Perry. Two of the boy’s siblings also facing charges for their involvement, including a 16-year-old …
Mother Accidentally Brings Son’s Pot Brownies to Senior Center Card Game, Leading to Multiple 911 Calls About Suspected Poisoning
A South Dakota man was arrested last week after his mother mistakenly distributed marijuana-laced brownies at a senior center, according to reports. On January 4, Bon Homme County dispatch received multiple calls regarding possible poisonings. The responding deputy learned that all of the affected patients attended a card game at the Tabor Senior Center earlier …