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

‘Brittany Zamora is a monster!’ Infuriated parents lash out at elementary school teacher accused of sexually molesting young boy

 ‘Brittany Zamora is a monster!’ Infuriated parents lash out at elementary school teacher accused of sexually molesting young boy
Teacher Scandals

Family members of an alleged sexually assaulted boy spoke out on Thursday, calling a Goodyear teacher accused of taking advantage of her elementary school student a “monster.” AZ Family reports that the victim’s father and stepmother, who wanted to remain unknown, opened up after Las Brisas Academy Elementary School teacher Brittany Zamora, 27, was arrested for reportedly …

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues
Trials
March 30, 2018

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues

The third week of the murder trial of prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver trials continues on Friday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom. Watch below for live coverage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, McIver was riding in the rear seat of a Ford Expedition SUV in September 2016, while Diane rode in the front passenger …

Toddler beaten, killed for wetting the bed and giving his mother a defiant ‘sideways look’: Prosecutors
Murder
March 29, 2018

Toddler beaten, killed for wetting the bed and giving his mother a defiant ‘sideways look’: Prosecutors

A South Dakota woman made an agreement to plead guilty for the beating death of her toddler son. As part of a deal arranged with federal prosecutors, she’ll receive a second-degree murder conviction. People reports that Katrina Shangreaux, 30, also referred to as Katrina White Whirlwind, murdered her 2-year-old son, Kylen Shangreaux, on July 28, 2016, after a night …

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues
Trials
March 29, 2018

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues

The third week of the murder trial of prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver trials continues on Thursday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom. Watch below for live coverage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, McIver was riding in the rear seat of a Ford Expedition SUV in September 2016, while Diane rode in the front passenger …

Sister arrested after giving birth to brother’s baby, born with numerous health issues: Police
Family Crime
March 28, 2018

Sister arrested after giving birth to brother’s baby, born with numerous health issues: Police

A Florida woman is facing incest charges after police say she carried out a “romantic relationship” with the brother, even giving birth to his child. The Daily Commercial reports that Pauline Elizabeth Martin, 33, of Groveland, gave birth to a son on November 21, who was born with numerous health issues. Physicians transferred the baby to Winnie Palmer …

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues
Trials
March 28, 2018

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues

The third week of the murder trial of prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver trials continues on Tuesday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom. Watch below for live coverage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, McIver was riding in the rear seat of a Ford Expedition SUV in September 2016, while Diane rode in the front passenger seat when …

Woman cooks chihuahua in oven, says her ex-boyfriend was ‘inside’ the dog’s body: Police
Animal Crimes
March 27, 2018

Woman cooks chihuahua in oven, says her ex-boyfriend was ‘inside’ the dog’s body: Police

An Oregon woman is behind bars after police say she cooked her pet chihuahua in an oven last Monday while inside her Warrenton apartment. People reports that 28-year-old Noelle Georgia Moor is facing first-degree animal abuse charges after she reportedly put her 7-year-old dog inside an oven and turned it on. Clatsop County District Attorney Joshua Marquis said …

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues
Trials
March 27, 2018

Watch LIVE: Murder trial of prominent lawyer Tex McIver continues

The third week of the murder trial of prominent Atlanta lawyer Tex McIver trials continues on Tuesday morning in a Fulton County, Georgia courtroom. Watch below for live coverage. As CrimeOnline previously reported, McIver was riding in the rear seat of a Ford Expedition SUV in September 2016, while Diane rode in the front passenger seat when …

Machete-yielding suspect tries to kidnap infant, toddler from Walmart: Police
Kidnapping
March 26, 2018

Machete-yielding suspect tries to kidnap infant, toddler from Walmart: Police

A Louisiana man is behind bars after police say he attempted to kidnap two children from a Kenner Walmart store on Friday. According to a press release by the Kenner Police Department, Billy Yoe Budier-Herrera, 33, of Metairie, allegedly entered the Walmart off of Veterans Avenue at around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon while carrying a …