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

Diddy Accused of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old Boy as 3K People Plan to Come Forward with Accusations: Reports
Celebrity Justice

A 9-year-old boy is among 120 people accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault and abuse in impending lawsuits, with more people planning to come forward, a Texas lawyer said. Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee held a press conference Tuesday, alleging Combs sexually abused multiple minors, People Magazine reports. Buzbee claimed the 9-year-old boy was sexually abused …

Missing
October 1, 2024

BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Missing Georgia Woman

Albany police in Georgia are searching for a missing woman who hasn’t been seen since Monday. According to the Albany Police Department, Cornisha Thomas was last seen in the Albany area, driving a red car. WALB News 10 reports that family members said she could be experiencing depression. Anyone with information is urged to  contact the …

Patricia "Pattie" Wu-Murad
Missing
September 30, 2024

Missing CT Wife’s Backpack Found in Japan Over a Year After Disappearance

A fisherman in Japan discovered a backpack last week belonging to Pattie Wu-Murad, a missing hiker from Connecticut who has not been seen for over a year. According to the Hartford Courant, during their investigation, police also located a shoe belonging to Wu-Murad, along with a towel she had bought from Amazon and a pouch …

Lawsuit
September 30, 2024

Rebecca Grossman: Drag Racing Socialite Who Killed 2 Children Gets Slapped with Civil Suit

The parents of two California boys killed by socialite Rebecca Grossman in a hit-and-run are now seeking financial compensation after waiting almost four years for her murder conviction. According to DailyMail, Nancy and Karim Iskander, in a wrongful death suit, asked a Los Angeles judge to grant them access to Grossman’s finances, estimated at $20 …

Court
September 30, 2024

Carly Gregg: Defense for Teen Convicted of Shooting Mother in Face Files Appeal Following Dad’s Emotional Interview

Attorneys for a Mississippi teen convicted of killing her math teacher mother are seeking a new trial or alternative judgement following her conviction for first-degree murder. According to court documents filed Thursday, 15-year-old Carly Gregg’s attorneys stated that her father, Kevin Gregg, gave an interview to WBLT 3, claiming that she was in equestrian therapy …

Michaela Brooker
September 27, 2024

Mother Uncovers Grisly Scene in Son’s RV: Texas Woman Found Dead After Machete Attack

A Texas mother reportedly made a shocking discovery after noticing her  “very sweaty” son outside his RV, acting unusual. According to KWTX, the unnamed mother left her China Springs home Saturday morning and noticed her son, Richard Ranner Ozment, 36, standing outside, sweating heavily. According to the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office affidavit, the mother became …

Missing
September 27, 2024

Family Offers $6K Reward After Beloved Florida Father Mysteriously Vanishes

A Putnam County, Florida, man has been missing for over two weeks, and his family is now offering a reward for information on his location. Chad Mullens’ phone last pinged on September 10 near Stormy’s Stables, a horse rental shop in San Mateo. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Action News Jax that Chad …

Missing
September 27, 2024

BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Missing Maine Tot and Mother

Police in Maine are asking the public to be on the lookout for a 38-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son. According to Officer Casey Dugas with the Fairfield Police Department. Star Cunningham and her son, Grayson Costain, were last in Fairfield Center at around  10 a.m. on September 23, on foot. It’s unclear what clothing …

Murder
September 26, 2024

Accused Tot Killer Shifts Blame on 3-Year-Old’s Mother, Lawyer Claims She ‘Perpetrated’ Beating Death

A Maine man accused of murdering a toddler is reportedly shifting blame to the child’s mother, something prosecutors described as “character assassination,” according to the Portland Press-Herald. Tyler Witham-Jordan, 30, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday for a hearing focused on evidence requests ahead of his December trial. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Witham-Jordan …