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

‘I had no part in any of this, I’m the one f–king taking the fall’: Lawyer says secret recordings show Kate McClure was tricked into taking part in homeless vet GoFundMe scam

 ‘I had no part in any of this, I’m the one f–king taking the fall’: Lawyer says secret recordings show Kate McClure was tricked into taking part in homeless vet GoFundMe scam
Scams

Despite recent incriminating text messages, reportedly sent by Kate McClure, the centerpiece of a GoFundMe scam that pulled in $400,000, a New Jersey lawyer says that secret recordings show that McClure tricked into participating in the alleged fraudulent scheme. New York Post reports that McClure’s lawyers released secretly-recorded but unverified recordings to “Good Morning America” …

‘I’ll be keeping the rest of the money, f— you very much’: More text messages revealed from woman involved in homeless vet GoFundMe scam [Investigators]
Scams
November 19, 2018

‘I’ll be keeping the rest of the money, f— you very much’: More text messages revealed from woman involved in homeless vet GoFundMe scam [Investigators]

Additional texts between a woman accused of conspiring with her boyfriend and a homeless man in a GoFundMe scam last year suggests that although authorities were investigating the incident, she planned to keep the money as long as possible. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 28-year-old Kate McClure was arrested earlier this month, along with former boyfriend Mark …

Inmate who beat accused serial child predator to death says he received orders from deceased mother and God to ‘go ahead’ with it: Report
Violent Crime
November 17, 2018

Inmate who beat accused serial child predator to death says he received orders from deceased mother and God to ‘go ahead’ with it: Report

An inmate accused of killing an alleged child molester in a Texas jail reportedly told authorities that his deceased mother and God gave him the “go ahead.” The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that 42-year-old David Faustino Flores is accused of beating 76-year-old Clinton Don Simpson to death inside a cell at the Tarrant County jail on November …

‘All of us together can make a huge difference’: Elizabeth Smart’s dad offers help on girl abducted from her own driveway before school
AMBER Alert
November 16, 2018

‘All of us together can make a huge difference’: Elizabeth Smart’s dad offers help on girl abducted from her own driveway before school

As authorities continue to search for missing North Carolina teen, Hania Aguilar, the father of Elizabeth Smart, a girl who returned home months after being abducted from her own bedroom, is hoping his experience and insight can help lead to Hania’s safe return. “I think that its horrendous. For any parent to lose their child, …

Babysitter delays calling 911 after baby gets mauled to death by dog who had previously bitten owner: Report
Animal Crimes
November 14, 2018

Babysitter delays calling 911 after baby gets mauled to death by dog who had previously bitten owner: Report

A Florida DCF report, recently released in regards to a fatal dog mauling that killed a 7-month-old foster baby, indicates that a babysitter delayed in calling 911 after the vicious attack. NBC8 reports that infant Khloe Williams died on October 5 while in the care of her 72-year-old babysitter, Pamela Maser, in Tallahassee. Maser reportedly placed Khloe …