Locals are planning multiple memorial events in the community where 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar was found dead hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding her disappearance. Her father, 41-year-old Roopesh Rajkumar, was taken into police custody on suspicion of murdering the girl, but was transported to an area trauma center from the scene for treatment …
With new reports citing law enforcement sources, the narrative continues to shift surrounding actor Jussie Smollett’s claims that he was the victim of a hate crime last month. As CrimeOnline previously reported, two brothers were arrested earlier this week in connection with the “Empire” star’s allegations but were later released without charge. At that time, …
When news surfaced that 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar was found dead at a residence in Ontario, Canada, hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding her disappearance, the principal of her school sent a letter of condolence and advice to parents in the community. As CrimeOnline previously reported, her father, 41-year-old Roopesh Rajkumar, was arrested on …
Following the arrest of a Canadian man accused of murdering his 11-year-old daughter after celebrating her birthday on Thursday, relatives are expressing grief and disbelief. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Riya Rajkumar’s body was found dead at a residence in Brampton, Ontario, hours after an Amber Alert was issued regarding her disappearance. A motorist reportedly spotted …
An attorney whose client list includes former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen is now representing actor Jussie Smollett. As CrimeOnline has previously reported, the star of “Empire” claimed last month that he was the victim of an apparent hate crime outside of a Chicago Subway restaurant. In the weeks since, police have investigated his claims …
Authorities in Virginia say a 55-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of concealing her deceased mother’s body using a variety of disturbing methods to keep the odor at bay. According to the Charlotte Observer, Jo-Whitney Outland is expected to face criminal charges following her relatives’ alleged discovery of 78-year-old Rosemary Outland inside her Pine Street …
Authorities in Aurora, Illinois, say at five people were killed and many others were injured in a mass shooting at a business on Friday. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the deadly incident unfolded at a manufacturing plant in the Chicago suburb. According to the New York Times, at least five police officers were among those shot. …
Authorities in Arizona say a homeless woman was arrested on suspicion of killing a 69-year-old woman in an attack she later claimed was ordained by God. According to the New York Post, 29-year-old Roxanne Laramart is accused of beating Sally Haese with a ball peen hammer on Monday. Court documents indicate she told authorities she …
Authorities in Arkansas say a woman was seriously injured when a man shot her in the face with a crossbow during an incident at the suspect’s home. The alleged victim was reportedly attempting to protect her son and nephew from the attack. According to Oxygen, 34-year-old Joseph Avellino was arrested on Tuesday and is expected …
Authorities in Iowa say a woman was arrested this week on suspicion of child abuse stemming from a doctor’s appointment last year during which her 9-month-old daughter was determined to be significantly underweight. According to KWWL, 27-year-old Iesha D. Searcy was booked into custody at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on Tuesday. Officials had secured …
Authorities in Arizona say a 41-year-old man was arrested this week on suspicion of having sex with his daughter’s teen babysitter dozens of times. According to the New York Post, Joseph Peter Sisemore allegedly hired the now-15-year-old victim two years before the sexual abuse is believed to have started. Complicating the investigation is the suspect’s …
Disgraced comedian has released his first public statement from behind bars, describing himself as an unrepentant political prisoner. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Cosby was recently moved into a cell in general population at Pennsylvania’s SCI Phoenix prison, where he is serving a 3- to 10-year sentence for a 2004 sexual assault. Spokesman Andrew Wyatt shed …
