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

Mom who pulled daughter from school, prompting AMBER Alert, planned to ‘inject her with bleach’ to get rid of parasites: Police

 Mom who pulled daughter from school, prompting AMBER Alert, planned to ‘inject her with bleach’ to get rid of parasites: Police
Kidnapping

An Idaho woman who pulled her daughter out of school earlier this month reportedly told police she planned to inject the girl with bleach. Idaho Statesman reports that Brooke Helmandollar, 41, tooks her 10-year-old daughter from her elementary school on March 12. A school employee reportedly noticed that Helmandollar covered her car seats with plastic. According …

Jayme Closs and Jake Patterson
Court
March 27, 2019

Jayme Closs: Monster Jake Patterson pleads guilty to homicide & kidnapping, says ‘bye Jamie’ while leaving courtroom [BREAKING]

The monster Wisconsin man who killed two people and abducted their daughter, Jayme Closs, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to homicide and kidnapping. As a Barron County judge read out the charges against him, 21-year-old Jake Patterson acknowledged that he was voluntarily pleading guilty to the charges. Although he walked into the courtroom smiling and nodding …

Jayme Closs and Jake Patterson
March 27, 2019

WATCH LIVE: Jake Patterson to enter plea in Jayme Closs kidnapping case

– Accused murderer and kidnapper Jake Patterson has a court appearance scheduled for 1 p.m. EST at the in Barron County court in Wisconsin.
– Patterson previously stated he planned to guilty to the charges against him.
– A sentencing date will be scheduled if Patterson pleads guilty.
– Patterson is charged with homicide, kidnapping, and burglary.

Monster pedophile faints in court when judge tells him how long he’ll spend in prison
Court
March 27, 2019

Monster pedophile faints in court when judge tells him how long he’ll spend in prison

A Rhode Island pedophile apparently wasn’t prepared for his punishment after exploiting and molesting young girls. The man fainted when a judge sentenced him to 260 years in prison. Providence Journal reports that U.S. District Court Judge John J. McConnell sentenced 45-year-old Thomas Goodman to lengthy prison time to ensure the sexual predator never has a …

Karlie Gusé: Mom fears missing daughter dead, ex’s house ‘evil’
Missing
March 27, 2019

Karlie Gusé: Mom fears missing daughter dead, ex’s house ‘evil’

As the search for missing California teen Karlie Gusé continues, her mother, Lindsay Fairley, appeared on the “Dr. Phil” show and explained through tears what she thinks may have happened to her only daughter. While Lindsay never directly accused Karlie’s father and stepmother, Zac and Melissa Gusé, of killing her 16-year-old, she said she certainly …

Angry homeowner who shot two electricians, killing one after shooting him in head, claims they killed his pet ducks: Police
Murder
March 27, 2019

Angry homeowner who shot two electricians, killing one after shooting him in head, claims they killed his pet ducks: Police

A Georgia man behind bars for reportedly shooting two men working on his home earlier this month, apparently accused them of killing his pets ducks, a detective testified during a Tuesday morning probable cause hearing. The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that a magistrate court judge found enough probable cause for felony murder, battery, …

Amiah Robertson: Divers search lake for evidence in case of 8-month-old missing baby
Missing
March 25, 2019

Amiah Robertson: Divers search lake for evidence in case of 8-month-old missing baby

Divers in Indianapolis searched a lake on Monday, after authorities received tips in connection to missing baby, 8-month-old Amiah Robertson, who disappeared earlier this month. The Wayne Township Fire Department sent out divers to a lake on the city’s west side, off of the 7300 block of Mariner Way, according to WISHTV. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department …

Amiah Robertson: Search for missing baby now a homicide investigation as police zero in on mother’s boyfriend
Missing
March 24, 2019

Amiah Robertson: Search for missing baby now a homicide investigation as police zero in on mother’s boyfriend

An 8-month-old Indianapolis baby who disappeared over a week ago is still missing, and detectives announced that although they are hopeful, the chances of finding the infant alive are slim. The case is now being investigated as a homicide. FOX 59 reports that authorities with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are asking anyone with any information …

Teen mom of twins arrested after 5-week-old baby found with brain hemorrhage, skull fracture
Child Abuse
March 23, 2019

Teen mom of twins arrested after 5-week-old baby found with brain hemorrhage, skull fracture

A 17-year-old Florida teen was arrested after one her twin babies was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries on Wednesday. ABC Action News reports that the infant arrived at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg on Wednesday evening with a skull fracture and a brain hemorrhage. Doctors reportedly said the baby boy’s …