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

Jennifer Dulos: Estranged husband’s girlfriend turns on him, drops bombshell that lands him behind bars while mom of 5 remains missing [Police]

 Jennifer Dulos
Missing

The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos was arrested again after his girlfriend told police he lied about his alibi and took great measures to cover his tracks. Fotis Dulos, 51, has been arrested for tampering with evidence after his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, told investigators about a truck the man borrowed from his …

Nalani Johnson: Death of tot girl found in woods expected to be ruled homicide, police say
Homicide
September 5, 2019

Nalani Johnson: Death of tot girl found in woods expected to be ruled homicide, police say

Pennsylvania authorities announced that the death of 1-year-old Nalani Johnson is expected to be ruled a homicide after she was found deceased Tuesday in an Indiana County park. Officials are still waiting on the autopsy results in connection with Nalani’s death, who was found lifeless in a wooded area of Pine Ridge Park on Tuesday …

Jennifer Dulos
Missing
September 4, 2019

Estranged husband arrested AGAIN in connection with disappearance of missing mom Jennifer Dulos

The estranged husband of missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos has been arrested again in connection with her disappearance. News 8 reports that 51-year-old Fotis Dulos was arrested at his home in Farmington, Connecticut, on Wednesday and charged with tampering with evidence. This is the second time Dulos has been arrested in connection with Jennifer’s disappearance …

Cheerleader murder trial: Brooke Skylar Richardson searches how to ‘get rid of a baby’ before killing, burying newborn, prosecution says
Trials
September 4, 2019

Cheerleader murder trial: Brooke Skylar Richardson searches how to ‘get rid of a baby’ before killing, burying newborn, prosecution says

Internet searches and a text message sent from accused killer, Brooke Skylar Richardson, to her mother after she delivered her infant girl in 2017 was one of the focal points during opening statements Wednesday morning as her murder trial kicked off. While talking to a jury inside a Warren, Ohio, courtroom Wednesday morning, Assistant Warren …

Britney Spears: Pop star’s dad accused of abusing her young son. Judge grants emergency restraining order [Reports]
Celebrity Justice
September 4, 2019

Britney Spears: Pop star’s dad accused of abusing her young son. Judge grants emergency restraining order [Reports]

Kevin Federline, the former husband of pop superstar Britney Spears, reportedly filed an order of protection against her father, alleging that the man abused the singer’s oldest son. US Weekly reports that according to a source close to the case, Jamie Spears, 61, is accused of abusing his 13-year-old grandson, Sean Preston, while the boy …

Nalani Johnson: More arrests possible after missing tot girl found dead in park [Police]
Juveniles
September 3, 2019

Nalani Johnson: More arrests possible after missing tot girl found dead in park [Police]

The Indiana County District Attorney announced more “individuals” may be connected with the death of a 1-year-old toddler who was allegedly kidnapped on Saturday. Several law enforcement agencies were involved in locating little Nalani Johnson, a toddler girl found dead at the  Pine Ridge Park in Indiana County on Tuesday afternoon. It’s still unclear how …

BREAKING: Missing tot girl, Nalani Johnson, has been found deceased
AMBER Alert
September 3, 2019

BREAKING: Missing tot girl, Nalani Johnson, has been found deceased

UPDATE: Nalani Johnson: More arrests possible after missing tot girl found dead in park [Police] A Pennsylvania toddler who disappeared on Saturday afternoon has been found deceased, CBS Pittsburgh reports. Nalani Johnson, 1, has reportedly been found at the Pine Ridge Park in Indiana County. The toddler’s father, Paul Johnson, reported her missing Saturday after accused kidnapper, …