Jonathan Anderson, Journalist

Jonathan Anderson is a Midwest-based journalist. Follow him on Twitter at @crimescoops.

Brian Laundrie: Lawyer Fights to Block Court from Seeing Killer’s Private Conversations with Parents

 Petito and Laundrie
Lawsuit

A lawyer representing Brian Laundrie’s parents is fighting a request to disclose his communications with their son, who committed suicide after killing Gabby Petito, Fox News reports. In court papers filed Thursday, Steve Bertolino argued that the request by Petito’s parents, Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt, would violate attorney-client privilege. “Plaintiffs’ Motion is procedurally non-compliant …

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Unsolved
November 12, 2023

JonBenét Ramsey: New DNA Testing Completed in Hunt for Killer

New DNA testing has been completed in the JonBenét Ramsey case, spurring hope that the decades-old murder of the Colorado girl may finally be solved. Investigators have received the results of tests conducted on evidence sent for analysis two months ago, The Messenger reports, citing unnamed law enforcement sources. The evidence included materials that had …

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Famous Murder Cases
November 12, 2023

Surviving Idaho Roommate Switches Schools: ‘People need to have compassion’

One of the surviving roommates of the University of Idaho killings has transferred to a different school and is enduring feelings of guilt for living through the attacks, the New York Post reports. In an exclusive interview with the news outlet, Patricia Munroe said her stepdaughter, Dylan Mortensen, is doing “okay” but is grappling with …

Giovanni Impellizzeri
Pornography
November 11, 2023

Update: School Janitor Allegedly Added Feces to Elementary School Students’ Taco Meat, Possessed Child Porn

Disturbing new details have been released about the New Jersey elementary school janitor accused of intentionally contaminating students’ food with bodily fluids. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Giovanni Impellizzeri was arrested last month for allegedly wiping food with his genitals, spitting on bread, spraying bleach on cucumbers and masturbating and urinating on pillows and kitchen bowls. …

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Teacher Scandals
November 11, 2023

Middle School Counselor Has Sex With Boy in Car, Her Home, His Bedroom: Police

A Pennsylvania middle school counselor is accused of having sex with an underage student multiple times, including in her car, at her home, and in the victim’s own bedroom, Fox 29 reports. On Thursday, authorities in Bucks County charged 35-year-old Kelly Schutte in connection with the allegations, which involved a 14-year-old boy. Investigators allege that …

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Other
November 5, 2023

‘Honor their legacy’: Vigil Planned to Remember University of Idaho Murder Victims

University of Idaho students and community members will gather later this month to remember the victims of last year’s quadruple homicide, KREM-TV reports. A vigil to honor the four victims has been scheduled for Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m. on the university’s campus in Moscow. The event will be open to the public. “It is …

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Theft
November 5, 2023

Pastor Who Appeared on ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ Accused of Identity Theft

A prominent Tennessee pastor whose singing has been featured on national television is facing criminal charges after allegedly opening a credit card under someone else’s name without their permission, WREG-TV reports. On Thursday, Steven Flockhart was charged with identity theft and theft of merchandise between $2,500 and $10,000 in connection with the allegations. Flockhart is …

Giovanni Impellizzeri
Child Abuse
November 4, 2023

School Custodian Accused of Contaminating Students’ Food with Bodily Fluids: ‘Sexual acts with inanimate objects’

An elementary school employee in New Jersey is accused of intentionally contaminating food and kitchen equipment with bodily fluids and bleach, prompting criminal charges and outraged parents. On Monday, officials with the Upper Deerfield School District notified New Jersey State Police about social media posts allegedly created by Giovanni Impellizzeri, a janitor at Elizabeth Moore …