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

BREAKING: Emily Glass to be released from jail just days after missing boy Lucas Hernandez’s remains were found

 BREAKING: Emily Glass to be released from jail just days after missing boy Lucas Hernandez’s remains were found
Unsolved

Sedgwick County, Kansas, District Attorney Marc Bennett announced on Wednesday that no additional charges will be filed today against the woman to last see 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez alive. The DA announced the investigation will continue while they await the boy’s toxicology results. “This morning, investigators wi the the Wichita Police Department presented the investigation of …

‘I went in his room and he was dead’: PI who found Lucas Hernandez says ‘cold’ Emily Glass described how missing boy died before hiding remains [EXCLUSIVE]
Juveniles
May 30, 2018

‘I went in his room and he was dead’: PI who found Lucas Hernandez says ‘cold’ Emily Glass described how missing boy died before hiding remains [EXCLUSIVE]

After three months of exhaustive searching, the remains of 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez were found on May 24 under a culvert area in Harvey County, Kansas. A private investigator obtained by the boy’s father located the little Lucas, although the child was hardly recognizable. The woman who last saw Lucas alive, Emily Glass, led the PI …

National Missing Children’s Day: Can you help find these missing kids?
Missing
May 25, 2018

National Missing Children’s Day: Can you help find these missing kids?

Former president Ronald Reagan designated May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day in 1983 after 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished on May 25, 1979.  Although the little boy has never been found, his disappearance launched the start of national media coverage for missing children, as well the introduction of missing kids on the back of milk cartons. …

Insurance battle as anorexia patient 25-year-old Katrina, just 58 lbs, faces death
May 25, 2018

Insurance battle as anorexia patient 25-year-old Katrina, just 58 lbs, faces death

In early May, a Georgia doctor reportedly told a woman battling anorexia that she should move from the state or prepare for death since her insurance company treats the life-threatening eating disorder as a “luxury” medical expense. She’s choosing to fight for her life. Miami Herald reports that Katrina Howard, 25, has battled with anorexia nervosa …

‘Why even put these shows out there?’ Mom says ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ provoked teen girl to slit her wrists
Juveniles
May 24, 2018

‘Why even put these shows out there?’ Mom says ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ provoked teen girl to slit her wrists

A Florida mother is blaming the the Netflix show, “Thirteen Reasons Why,” for her daughter’s suicide attempt on Mother’s Day, after the girl’s friends allegedly made a “suicide pact” and pushed her kill herself. Okechobee News reports that the mom, identified as Katrina Sheffield, said she pieced together the information after reading messages sent between …

[BREAKING] Lucas Hernandez: ‘Small’ human remains found likely of missing Kansas boy
Missing
May 24, 2018

[BREAKING] Lucas Hernandez: ‘Small’ human remains found likely of missing Kansas boy

A investigator says he helped find reported human remains on Thursday, likely 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez, who has been missing since February 17. KWCH reports that Harvey County Sheriff Chad said he responded to a call regarding a “dead body” underneath a bridge off of SE 96th Street, in between S. Woodlawn and Hillside Streets in Harvey County on …