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
Rona Howell
Missing
August 29, 2022

MISSING: Michigan Woman Hasn’t Been Seen in Over a Week

*This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.* Detroit police are asking the community to be on the lookout for a missing woman who hasn’t been seen in over a week. Click on Detroit reports that Rona Howell was last seen on August 20 in Detroit, in the 18900 block …

police tape
Shooting
August 29, 2022

Tween Shot at Madison Park Academy in Oakland, Cops Arrest 12-year-old Boy

A 12-year-old California boy has been detained after Oakland police say he opened fire on a middle school student. The incident, according to police, happened Monday at the Madison Park Academy in East Oakland. San Fransisco Gate reports that officers were dispatched to the scene shortly after the 1:30 p.m. shooting. The victim was taken …

Omar Ursin
Shooting
August 29, 2022

Young Deputy Shot Dead in Ford Focus While Bringing Food to Family

A Texas deputy is dead after someone shot him while he was out picking up food for his family. According to ABC 25, at roughly 6:30 p.m. Sunday, police officers were called to a fatal shooting off of Madera Run Parkway in the Atascocita area. A deputy constable identified as Omar Ursin, 37, was reportedly …

Bianca Russell headshot
Missing
August 26, 2022

Missing Teen Girl Vanishes Mysteriously, Police Ask Public for Assistance

Clayton County police in Georgia are searching for a 17-year-old girl who disappeared this week from the Hampton area and asking the public to keep an eye out. According to Fox Atlanta, Bianca Russell was last seen in the 1200 block of Vienna Court in Hampton on Thursday. It’s unclear what time she vanished and …

Joel Gingery in black shirt & black cap
Sex Crimes
August 26, 2022

Florida Black Belt Nurse Rapes Student in Hospital Who Considered Him a Mentor: Police

A Florida black belt nurse is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a female student in a room at a Volusia County hospital. According to Fox 35, Ormond Beach Police arrested 57-year-old Joel Gingery on Monday and charged him with sexual battery and false imprisonment. The alleged incident happened at the Halifax Health Medical …

Luke Bowen
Sex Crimes
August 25, 2022

Former ‘Texas Right to Life’ Political Director Busted for Allegedly Soliciting A Minor

A Texas man was reportedly fired from a non-profit agency this month after his arrest for soliciting a child for sex. According to Montgomery County District Court records, Luke Bowen was charged on August 5 for “solicitation of a minor.” Court documents indicate that Bowen posted a surety bond after his arrest. The Current Revolt …