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

Baby found abandoned naked in woods with broken bone, skull fracture & meth in system: Police

 Baby found abandoned naked in woods with broken bone, skull fracture & meth in system: Police
Child Abuse

A 13-month-old Oregon baby found alone in Central Oregon woods had numerous injuries and meth in his system, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. The Bulletin reports that prosecutors provided never-before-heard details about the incident at a Wednesday hearing at the Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon. According to testimony, authorities found the little boy, Bradley Michael Thomas, …

Mom in brutal custody battle zip-ties and Tasers son, shoots young daughter dead for calling 911 to save family: Police
Family Crime
December 21, 2018

Mom in brutal custody battle zip-ties and Tasers son, shoots young daughter dead for calling 911 to save family: Police

A Washington mother is behind bars after she allegedly shot and killed her 14-year-old daughter for calling 911 on Tuesday. KIRO 7 reports that authorities arrested Svetlana Laurel, 52, of Kent, in connection with the death of her daughter, Natalie Gulizia, shortly after a 911 dispatcher received a call from the teen. During a 15-minute call, Natalie …

Update: Two deputies suspended for botching 2016 rape case linked to suspect accused of killing, raping Hania Aguilar [Police]
Sex Offenders
December 21, 2018

Update: Two deputies suspended for botching 2016 rape case linked to suspect accused of killing, raping Hania Aguilar [Police]

Two Robeson County, North Carolina, deputies have been suspended following an investigation into a 2016 rape case left stagnant. The suspect in the case is the same man accused of raping and killing Hania Aguilar in November. The Robesonian reports that the suspensions took place after an internal investigation began with the Robeson County Sheriff’s …

‘Girl in the Closet’: Woman who spent childhood abused and hidden in closet is accused of sexually assaulting young girl [Police]
December 20, 2018

‘Girl in the Closet’: Woman who spent childhood abused and hidden in closet is accused of sexually assaulting young girl [Police]

A woman dubbed “Girl in the Closet” after spending years inside a closet while being abused and starved was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl, Denton, Texas, police announced on Wednesday. Dallas Morning News reports that police received a tip on Monday concerning Lauren Kavanaugh and a 14-year-old girl. According to police, the girl …

Famous Murder Cases
December 19, 2018

‘He should not be sitting on death row’: Scott Peterson’s family member says evidence proves his innocence

It’s been 16 years since notorious  killer Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn son, but his sister-in-law says evidence can prove his innocence. “He should not be sitting on death row,” Peterson’s sister-in-law, Janey Peterson, told Dr. Phil on Monday. “There’s no time for Scott to commit this crime. Scott has been …

Former officer files defamation lawsuit against Netflix and ‘Making a Murderer’ filmmakers
Court
December 17, 2018

Former officer files defamation lawsuit against Netflix and ‘Making a Murderer’ filmmakers

A former officer who investigated the murder of slain Wisconsin woman Teresa Halbach filed a lawsuit against Netflix and “Making a Murderer” filmmakers, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, on Monday, claiming aspects of the popular docu-series are false and defamatory. According to court documents obtained by WBAY Action 2 News, Andrew Colborn, who retired from Manitowoc County police force in March, …

Young mom shot & killed with newborn beside her, boyfriend surrenders to police: Report
Murder
December 17, 2018

Young mom shot & killed with newborn beside her, boyfriend surrenders to police: Report

A Pennsylvania man surrendered to police Monday after he allegedly shot his girlfriend in the head, with her newborn baby just steps away. ABC6 reports that Tyrese Lynch, 33, is accused of shooting Isis Williams, 24, inside her home on early Friday morning. Williams gave birth to the infant girl five days before the shooting. The incident …

Warning: Netflix scammers are sending emails for payment information updates
Scams
December 17, 2018

Warning: Netflix scammers are sending emails for payment information updates

Police are warning Netflix customers about a phishing scam making its rounds to numerous people, asking them to update billing details. ABC7 reports that an officer with the Solon, Ohio Police Department sent warning out to others after he received an email asking him to update his Netflix payment information. The officer immediately knew he was …