A Florida man is behind bars after police say he murdered his wife, then dismembered her before disposing of the remains. During a Thursday morning press conference, Delray Beach Police Chief Russ Major announced the arrest of 78-year-old William Lowe, in connection with the death of his wife, Aydil Barbosa Fontes. Police said the victim’s …
Prosecutors are seeking to obtain DNA from accused Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann, who stands accused of murdering three women and dumping their bodies at New York’s Gilgo Beach. According to CNN, the Suffolk County DA’s office submitted a request to swab Heuermann’s cheek for DNA, a spokesperson told the outlet Thursday. An attorney for …
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Arizona initiated the process Wednesday of extraditing “cult mom” Lori Vallow from Idaho to Arizona to face conspiracy charges in the death of her fourth husband. “Now that Ms. Vallow has been sentenced in Idaho, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will begin extradition of Ms. Vallow to Arizona for …
A British woman convicted of stabbing her newborn to death was found dead in a Chesire prison on Monday. According to BBC, 32-year-old Rachel Tunstill was found deceased at the HM Prison Styal, a spokesperson for the facility confirmed, adding that her death was not “self inflicted.” “HMP Styal prisoner Rachel Tunstill died in custody …
“Preppy Killer” Robert Chambers, who was released from prison last week after serving a 15-year sentence, was seen in public this week, in New York. According to the New York Post, 56-year-old Chambers was seen walking while wearing a denim jacket and sunglasses on Wednesday, wearing what appeared to be a wedding ring on his …
Convicted child killer Johnny Johnson was put to death Tuesday evening, following the 2002 abduction and murder of a 6-year-old Missouri girl. AP News reports that 45-year-old Johnson received a lethal injection dose of pentobarbital at a Bonne Terre state prison for the July 2002 murder of Casey Williamson. He was pronounced dead at 6:33 …
The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer’s wife has spoken with him since his arrest, her lawyer said Tuesday, adding that she hasn’t been questioned by investigators. Newsday reports that attorney Robert Macedonio is currently representing Heuermann’s wife, Asa Ellerup, in her divorce proceedings against him. Macendio said that his client hasn’t seen Heuremann since his …
Nicholas Rossi can be extradited from Scotland to the US to face rape and sexual assault charges, a Glasgow judge ruled this week at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court. AP News reports that on Wednesday, Judge Norman McFadyen called 35-year-old Rossi’s claims of being an Irish orphan “implausible” and “fanciful” before the ruling. Rossi has been …
Texas police are searching for a woman accused of leaving a baby in the toilet at a Houston gas station and fleeing the scene. According to KHOU 11, the incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. on April 2 after a customer found a newborn in the toilet at a southwest Houston gas station on South …
A South Carolina judge denied bond Tuesday for Jamie Komoroswki, who stands accused of causing the death of newlywed moments after she left her wedding reception. Live 5 reports that Komorowski sobbed as Judge Michael Nettles denied bond, explaining that 25-year-old Komorowki is considered a flight risk. She stands accused of three counts of DUI …
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared at his second court hearing in New York court Tuesday, and stood stone-faced as prosecutors handed over evidence. “This is a 13-year case, so as you see we have a great deal of information, evidence, photographs, reports to provide to the defense counsel,” Suffolk DA Raymond Tierney …
Months before her disappearance, Madeline Kingsbury reportedly sent text messages to her friends, describing disturbing comments made by her ex-boyfriend, who is now suspected of killing her. According to newly-released warrants obtained by KARE 11, 26-year-old Kingsbury told friends that her former boyfriend, 29-year-old Adam Fravel, told her that if she didn’t behave, she would …
