Fishermen save 4 young children from submerged car after their mom is shot dead while driving: Reports
Murder
The suspect, who’s reportedly the father of three of the children, allegedly shot his girlfriend from the passenger seat
Animal Abuse
July 30, 2020
Alleged animal abuser kills roommate’s 2 dogs, leaves dismembered remains all over the home: Police
On Sunday, Colorado authorities apprehended a man who they believe beat his roommate’s two dogs to death days earlier. The Teller County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Matthew Dieringer, 30, was arrested at a Days Inn Motel in Arapahoe County. In an earlier press release, police said Dieringer was suspected of fatally beating and …
Sex Crimes
July 30, 2020
Maintenance man who murdered teen girlfriend in 1993 is accused of raping woman at hotel where he works — 10 days after probation release
A convicted murderer in Pennsylvania who stabbed his 15-year-old girlfriend to death in 1993 was arrested Wednesday for allegedly raping a woman at the hotel where he works. Michael Cooper, 48, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman Sunday night at the Residence Inn in Pittsburgh. After completing some maintenance work in the woman’s room, …
Kidnapping
July 29, 2020
Kamille McKinney: Murder suspects facing federal kidnapping charges for slain toddler’s abduction
Authorities announced Wednesday the Alabama couple accused of abducting and murdering Kamille McKinney was indicted on federal kidnapping charges. The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office said indictments filed separately in U.S. District Court charged Patrick Stallworth, 40, and Derick Brown, 29, with kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim. Federal authorities said …
Weird Crime
July 29, 2020
Couple walks dog ‘buck naked,’ then fights cops during arrest [Police]
A Massachusetts couple was arrested on indecent exposure charges Monday for allegedly walking their dog in the nude. The MetroWest Daily News reported that Hopkinton police officers who responded to Hayden Rowe Street at 6:30 a.m. discovered Mariel Kinney, 32, and Kevin Pinto, 32, naked and walking their medium-sized black dog. Police Chief Joseph Bennett said …
Sex Crimes
July 29, 2020
Murder suspect who filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s slaying is accused of child molestation: Docs
Georgia officials are reportedly investigating child molestation allegations levied against one of the three men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery. WTLV-WJXX acquired the fact sheet of the ongoing investigation involving William “Roddie” Bryan Jr., 50. Earlier this month, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) confirmed Bryan was being investigated for alleged sex-related crimes in Camden …
Accident
July 29, 2020
Generator fumes kills 4 family members taking shelter during Hurricane Hanna, officials say
A 12-year-old girl survived, but the rest of her family died
Juveniles
July 29, 2020
8-month-old baby dies after being left in scorching vehicle for hours, marking 14th hot-car death this year: Police
An 8-month-old Virginia girl died Tuesday after being left in a hot car for an extended period of time, according to reports. At 12:30 p.m., Chesapeake police responded to a report of a child left in a vehicle on Adventure Way. Police told WAVY the infant was left in the car for “several hours.” The …
Child Abuse
July 28, 2020
Dad ‘snaps’ & pummels toddler son during potty training — killing him: Court docs
A Texas father who allegedly beat his toddler son shortly before his death Saturday may face upgraded criminal charges. KTRK reported that Antonio Hicks Sr., 21, was charged with serious bodily injury to a child for striking his son, Antonio Hicks Jr., 2, several times while potty training him. The toddler died at a hospital …
Fraud
July 28, 2020
Business owner uses coronavirus relief funds to buy $318K Lamborghini, feds say
Federal authorities said a Florida business owner received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and used part of the funds to pay for resort stays, luxury items, and a sports car. The Department of Justice said in a statement that David Hines, 29, sought $13.5 million in PPP loans “through applications to an insured financial …
Murder
July 28, 2020
Police: 12-year-old boy shoots caretaker dead in her bedroom, then tries to blame it on someone else
A 12-year-old Texas boy is facing murder charges for allegedly fatally shooting his caretaker on Saturday. KTRK reported that paramedics found Sharon Hawkins, 50, dead on the bedroom floor of her Houston apartment. She was reportedly shot several times and her death was ruled a homicide. Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said Hawkins, …
Murder
July 27, 2020
Son murders councilwoman mom so violently that dental records were needed to identify her: Reports
A Minnesota man is facing murder charges for allegedly fatally beating and stabbing his mother, an appointed city councilwoman, at their shared home Thursday. Big Lake Councilwoman Rose Johnson, 62, was reportedly found dead at her home, where she resided with her husband and her son, Eric Jordahl, 20. Jordahl’s father told a 911 dispatcher …
