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

Michigan Man Snatches Two Girls in Broad Daylight; Bystander Saves 7-Year-Old by Leaping Through Car Window

 Endi Bala

A 23-year-old Michigan man was arraigned Thursday afternoon for allegedly attempting to kidnap two girls, Endi Bala faces attempted unlawful imprisonment and assault and battery charges, in connection with an attempted Clinton Township kidnapping. He also faces child enticement, kidnapping, and reckless driving in connection with another alleged kidnapping in Sterling Heights. Both incidents happened …

Jessica Rapsys
Missing
August 15, 2024

FOUND SAFE: Missing Florida Woman’s Car Found Stuck on Railroad Tracks, Keys Inside

UPDATE According to Palmetto State law enforcement officials, Jessica has been found safe in Allendale County.No additional information is available at this time. Initial Story Police in Florida are seeking public help to locate a 27-year-old Jacksonville woman who has not been seen in days. According to the Allendale County Sheriff’s Office, Jessica Rapsys’ car …

Assault
August 15, 2024

Serial Rapist Cardiologist Convicted for Drugging & Assaulting Women He Lured on Dating App

A former Colorado cardiologist was convicted Tuesday of drugging and raping numerous women in 2023. According to The Denver Post, a Denver jury found Stephen Matthews, 36, guilty of 35 felony counts of assault and sexual assault involving 11 victims. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police arrested Matthews in March 2023 for drugging and sexually assaulting …

Veronica Roleen Gast
Assault
August 15, 2024

Minnesota Woman Floors Gas Pedal, Rams Boyfriend Into Windshield on Way to Couples Therapy

A Minnesota woman is facing charges after police say she rammed her car into her boyfriend on the way to therapy, following a day of arguing. According to a police affidavit obtained by Law&Crime, 30-year-old Veronica Roleen Gast is facing charges of second-degree assault and criminal vehicular operation,”bodily harm, gross negligence, and domestic assault.” The …

Trials
August 14, 2024

Robert Telles: Murder Trial Begins for Nevada Official Accused of Killing Journalist Who Exposed Wrongdoing

The Nevada murder trial is underway for former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, who’s accused of killing veteran journalist Jeff German in 2022. As CrimeOnline previously reported, investigators found German stabbed to death outside his Las Vegas home on September 3, 2022, and focused on Telles, who was reportedly furious about articles German had …

Serial Killers
August 13, 2024

Suspected Serial Killer Truck Driver Extradited to California, Accused of Strangling Numerous Women

A 73-year-old long-haul trucker suspected of killing at least four women has been extradited to California on murder charges. According to SFGate, Warren Luther Alexander was extradited this week from North Carolina to Ventura County, California, to face three counts of first-degree murder. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Alexander was already in a North Carolina jail, …

Missing
August 13, 2024

BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Arkansas Woman Missing for Months

Police in Arkansas are searching for a 51-year-old woman who has not been seen by family members in months. According to the Searcy Police Department, family members said Allison Hale was last heard from around five months ago. She’s known to frequent the southwest Missouri area, CBS 11 reports. Hale is described as a white …