Leigh Egan

Leigh Egan is a crime-fighting journalist and editor who specializes in breaking news and investigative true crime coverage. With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Leigh’s work can be found in a number of high-profile national publications. For Leigh, learning didn’t stop after college. She considers herself a lifelong learner who frequently takes media and journalism courses to keep abreast of the latest happenings and innovations in her field. Tips: legan@crimeonline.com

Police Identify Patient Who Allegedly Stalked & Threatened Tennessee Surgeon for a Week Before Killing Him
Shooting

A Tennessee man has been identified after shooting a killing a renowned Tennessee surgeon in a Collierville examination room Tuesday, according to police. On Wednesday morning, the Collierville Police Department identified 29-year-old Larry Pickens as the alleged gunman who killed Tennessee surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Mauck, News Channel 3 reports. Pickens was reportedly one of Mauck’s …

Shooting
July 12, 2023

Firefighters Shot in Possible ‘Targeted’ Attack Identified; Shooter Still at Large

Alabama police are searching for a shooter, or shooters, responsible for firing at two Birmingham firefighters Wednesday morning. According to NBC 13, the incident unfolded as the firefighters did maintenance work around the “Norwood area at Station 9 on 27th Street North,” in Birmingham. Either a man or multiple men allegedly entered an open bay …

Sophia Van Dam with son, Matteo
Missing
July 12, 2023

BOLO: South Carolina Mom, 2-year-old Son Missing, Car Found Abandoned at Their Home

South Carolina police are searching for a mother and her 2-year-old son who vanished in late June and haven’t had any contact with family members. According to CBS 19, Sophia Van Dam, 20, and her son, Matteo, disappeared shortly before they were supposed to move back to Beaufort County. Police said they found her car …

Madalina Cojocari
Missing
July 11, 2023

Madalina Cojocari: California Woman Says She Possibly Spotted Missing North Carolina Girl

The Cornelius Police Department in North Carolina confirmed on Monday that they are aware of a Facebook post that noted a possible sighting of missing Cornelius girl, 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari. A user in the “Find Madalina Cojocari” Facebook group reported that she spotted a young girl at a Valero gas station in Weaverville while driving …

Cyra Rose Thoeming
Accident
July 10, 2023

1-year-old Tot Strapped in Carseat Dies After Mother Runs Her Over: Reports

A 1-year-old Arizona toddler lost her life after her mother accidentally ran her over while moving her car near their home, according to police. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was notified on Thursday by a woman who reported that she had accidentally run over her baby at their home in Cottonwood. DailyMail identified the victim …

Spencer Pearson and Madison Schemitz
Attempted Murder
July 10, 2023

‘Paralyzed from the chest down’: Teen Stabbed by Ex in Florida Restaurant Speaks Out for First Time Since Attack

It’s been just over a month since a violent attack in a Florida restaurant left 17-year-old Madison Schemitz recovering from extensive stab wounds, but she says everything will “be OK.” Speaking publicly for the first time since the assault, the Ponte Vedra High School rising senior addressed the audience on Friday at Brooks Rehabilitation, following …