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

Vanessa Guillén: At least 14 Army leaders fired or suspended at Fort Hood after widespread violence, sexual harassment
National

An independent panel’s investigation into the ongoing issues at Fort Hood has resulted in firings and suspensions after leaders allowed a “permissive environment,” particularly surrounding sexual assault and harassment. The Hill reports that Maj. Gen. Scott L. Efflandt, the commander of Fort Hood at the time of soldier Vanessa Guillén’s death, was previously dropped down …

Dayton Dzikowski
Murder
December 7, 2020

Boyfriend stabs mom-of-3 to death in front of young children, police say

A North Carolina man is behind bars after police say he stabbed his girlfriend on Sunday, causing fatal injuries. Authorities responded to a home off of Pine Street in Nash County at around 10 a.m. Sunday morning. The victim, identified as Tiara Dzikowski, 34, was found dead at the residence after her two young children …

DJ and Kalis
December 7, 2020

*FOUND SAFE*: Two missing children possibly kidnapped by murder suspect

UPDATE: Two missing children found safe, suspected murderer and girlfriend apprehended Original Story Texas authorities are asking the public to keep an eye out for two missing children who may be in the company of a murder suspect. ABC 13 reports that a Houston Regional Amber Alert was issued for “DJ” Dominic Wilson, 9, and 11-month-old …

Eleanor Comacho
Unsolved
December 7, 2020

Missing rideshare driver found dead inside her car: Police

A Missing Pennsylvania woman was found dead inside her car on Sunday afternoon, according to police. Lehigh Valley Live reports that 58-year-old Eleanor Camacho left her home off of South Cedar Crest Boulevard in Salisbury Township at around 5 p.m. Thursday to pick up a ride. When she failed to return home, she was reported …

William Lavigne II
Unsolved
December 4, 2020

Two soldiers found dead at Fort Bragg identified. Officials are calling foul play.

Officials are calling foul play after two men were found dead in the training area of Fort Bragg. ABC 11 reports that the deceased Fort Bragg soldiers have been identified as Master Sgt. William J. Lavigne II, 37, and Army veteran Timothy Dumas, 44. No weapons were found in the area. “The loss of a …

Jamie Lynne Jackson
Homicide
December 4, 2020

Community shocked after aunt tortures, kills her 9-year-old nephew, burns private parts with cigarettes: Affidavit

A Pennsylvania community is still reeling in shock after a woman allegedly killed her own nephew. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police responded to Jamie Lynne Jackson’s home in Lock Haven at the Lock Haven Gardens apartments after a relative reported that the woman was frantically shampooing carpets and cleaning her 9-year-old nephew’s room. Jackson, 36, …

Enrique Roman Martinez
Homicide
December 4, 2020

Young Fort Bragg paratrooper murdered, decapitated with ‘chop injuries’ and a broken jaw: Reports

A Fort Bragg paratrooper who passed away on Memorial Day was decapitated, an autopsy report confirms. The Fayetteville Observer reports that 21-year-old Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was camping at Cape Lookout National Seashore with other soldiers over Memorial Day weekend when he lost his life. The other soldiers camping with him told investigators that he disappeared. …

Fort Bragg
Unsolved
December 3, 2020

Developing: Two Fort Bragg soldiers found dead at post’s training area

*This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.* Two Fort Bragg soldiers were found dead at the base’s training area on Wednesday, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Officials said that the deaths were not connected to official military training, ABC 11 reports. Officials have not yet released the identifies of …