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

Beware of ‘porch pirates’ as Christmas nears: Alleged thief arrested for reportedly stealing packages with children’s toys from front porch

 Beware of ‘porch pirates’ as Christmas nears: Alleged thief arrested for reportedly stealing packages with children’s toys from front porch
Theft

An alleged Ohio “porch pirate” is behind bars after reportedly stealing a package full of children’s toys from a family’s front porch. WKBN reports that Daniel Stolz, 31, of Cincinnati, is accused of stealing two packages from the porch of a home, which, apparently unbeknownst to the suspect, had a surveillance camera installed. According to the Hamilton …

Cops: Monster Munchausen mom fakes young son’s illnesses!
Child Abuse
December 14, 2017

Cops: Monster Munchausen mom fakes young son’s illnesses!

A Texas woman is behind bars after police accused her faking her son’s illness and sending him to numerous unnecessary doctor visits and surgeries. The Star Telegram reports that 34-year-old Kaylene Bowen-Wright is accused of starting the cycle of claiming her 8-year-old son was sick when he was 11 days old. Court records indicate between 2009 …

Making a Murderer appeal: Should court toss Brendan Dassey conviction?
Famous Murder Cases
December 13, 2017

Making a Murderer appeal: Should court toss Brendan Dassey conviction?

Since Making a Murderer premiered on Netflix in Dec. 2015, millions of people across the world felt the two centerpieces of the docu-series, Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, were wrongfully convicted. Dassey, in particular, touched the heart of many viewers, as he was a young boy with cognitive disabilities. Last Friday, as CrimeOnline reported, …

Update: Prominent surgeon found stabbed to death in his apartment was sued by former Giants football player for ‘ruining his career’
Violent Crime
December 12, 2017

Update: Prominent surgeon found stabbed to death in his apartment was sued by former Giants football player for ‘ruining his career’

A former New York Giants football player previously sued a prominent New York physician who was found dead from a knife stab wound on Sunday. New York Post reports that ex-Giants player, Michael Cox, now 29, is not currently considered a suspect in the doctor’s death, but at this point, all scenarios are being investigated. …

Woman holds down toddler while her convict cousin molests and records 2-year-old with plans to sell video as child porn: DA
Child Abuse
December 11, 2017

Woman holds down toddler while her convict cousin molests and records 2-year-old with plans to sell video as child porn: DA

Authorities arrested a convicted sex offender and his cousin after the pair allegedly held down a toddler girl while the convict made child pornography of the little girl, with plans to sell it. WXIX reports that cousins, Cousins Ciera Richter, 25, and Jason Fletcher, 40, are both up against federal charges. According to Cincinnati authorities, Fletcher’s …

Red Sox pitcher arrested for domestic assault, but lawyer says it never happened
Celebrity Justice
December 11, 2017

Red Sox pitcher arrested for domestic assault, but lawyer says it never happened

Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright was arrested on Friday at his Tennessee home for domestic violence, according to police. CBS reports that Wright’s lawyer, Alex Little, read a statement about the incident on Saturday morning that the couple worked together to write, stating the the baseball player never once “raised a hand” to his wife, …