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

Graphic novelist who mutilated fiance, drained her blood & scalped her, must pay her family millions [Report]

 Graphic novelist who mutilated fiance, drained her blood & scalped her, must pay her family millions [Report]
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A graphic novelist who tortured and killed his fiance in 2016 must now pay her family $41.6 million, a California judge ruled. The Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Bobbi Tillmon delivered the ruling on Friday, after a wrongful-death lawsuit bench trial concluded. The lawsuit, filed by victim Iana Kasian’s family against author Blake Leibel, …

BREAKING: Missing 11-year-old Alabama girl, Amberly Barnett, found dead
Unsolved
March 2, 2019

BREAKING: Missing 11-year-old Alabama girl, Amberly Barnett, found dead

Authorities announced that the body of missing Alabama girl, Amberly Barnett, was found Saturday morning, following an overnight search. The Times-Journal reports that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is withholding information surrounding the manner in which she was found and the cause of death while they continue to investigate. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Amberly was last …

Alleged meth user leaves 3-month-old baby in critical condition with ‘bruises all over’ after sodomizing, abusing her: Police
Sex Crimes
March 2, 2019

Alleged meth user leaves 3-month-old baby in critical condition with ‘bruises all over’ after sodomizing, abusing her: Police

A baby girl is in critical condition after police say a Georgia man physically abused and sodomized the infant while babysitting her last month. Emmanuel Live reports that William Branden Woods, 39, is behind bars after police found the infant girl unresponsive at the Latitude 105 apartment complex in Swainsboro, on February 27. The child’s mother, Brandy Lee, …

‘God is Great!’: Ecstatic Casey Anthony speaks out after judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against her
Famous Murder Cases
March 1, 2019

‘God is Great!’: Ecstatic Casey Anthony speaks out after judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against her

Casey Anthony is apparently ecstatic after a lawsuit against filed against her years ago was tossed out by a Florida judge this week. On Thursday, Judge Roberta Colton dropped a defamation lawsuit against 32-year-old Anthony, ruling that the plaintiff didn’t provide enough evidence to support his case. The plaintiff, meter reader Roy Kronk, was the person …

‘Beverly Hills 90210’ star Luke Perry rushed to hospital following stroke, after announcement of show reboot [Report]
Celebrity Justice
March 1, 2019

‘Beverly Hills 90210’ star Luke Perry rushed to hospital following stroke, after announcement of show reboot [Report]

Actor Luke Perry is in the hospital following a stroke on Thursday, which came after the announcement of a reboot of the popular television show, “Beverly Hills 90210.” TMZ reports that 52-year-old Perry, who starred as Dylan McKay in the original “Beverly Hills 90210,” suffered a stroke in his Sherman Oaks home. First responders rushed …

‘How’s that for your anxiety?’ Teachers threaten to punch nonverbal 6-year-old autistic girl in teeth & face, lawsuit says
Court
February 28, 2019

‘How’s that for your anxiety?’ Teachers threaten to punch nonverbal 6-year-old autistic girl in teeth & face, lawsuit says

The mother of a 6-year-old West Virginia girl filed a civil lawsuit against the Berkeley County Board of Education and others, after claiming teachers and their aides emotionally abused her little girl. According to court documents filed by Charleston lawyer Ben Salango, on behalf of parent, Amber Pack, three former employees at Berkeley Heights Elementary in …

AMBER Alert: URGENT search for three children believed to be with a convicted sex offender & in grave danger
AMBER Alert
February 26, 2019

AMBER Alert: URGENT search for three children believed to be with a convicted sex offender & in grave danger

Officials are still searching for three young children who disappeared from Connecticut on February 16, and spotted in Texas three days later. An AMBER Alert has been issued for Maddison McGrath, 7; Dylan McGrath, 5; and 2-year-old Maryah Matthew. The children disappeared from a McDonald’s restaurant off of Reidville Drive in Waterbury, during a supervised visit …