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

Jealous husband punches wife each time she gets a Facebook ‘Like,’ disfigures her face: Police

 Jealous husband punches wife each time she gets a Facebook ‘Like,’ disfigures her face: Police
Violent Crime

A battered wife underwent reconstructive surgery after an alleged abusive husband reportedly beat her in the face each time she received a “Like” on Facebook. The Irish Mirror reports that authorities rescued Adolfina Camelli Ortigoza, 21, of Asuncion, Uruguay, last week after her husband, 32-year-old Pedro Heriberto Galeano, reportedly held her against her will and physically abused …

Convict released from prison on ‘good behavior’ rapes, tortures, impregnates teen girl held in dungeon for 10 years: Cops
Violent Crime
November 28, 2017

Convict released from prison on ‘good behavior’ rapes, tortures, impregnates teen girl held in dungeon for 10 years: Cops

A man previously convicted of torturing, raping, and keeping a woman imprisoned was arrested over the weekend and charged with the same crimes he committed before. Apparently, the suspect was previously released from prison on “good behavior.” Yahoo News reports that Aloisio Francesco Rosario Giordano, 52, of Gizzeria, Italy, is accused of kidnapping a then-teen and forcing …

THREE Colorado schools temporarily shut down after students reportedly plan ‘Columbine-style’ massacre
Juveniles
November 28, 2017

THREE Colorado schools temporarily shut down after students reportedly plan ‘Columbine-style’ massacre

A high school in Telluride, Colorado, shut down on Monday morning after authorities learned students reportedly discussed carrying out a “Columbine-style” massacre while chatting on social media. ABC News reports that someone made a threat over Snapchat to plant explosives around Telluride High School. The suspect, a male student that attends the school, said the explosives would …

Bitter ex plants GPS tracker in former boyfriend’s car, stalks him: Police
Stalking
November 21, 2017

Bitter ex plants GPS tracker in former boyfriend’s car, stalks him: Police

A Florida woman was arrested on Friday for stalking after she reportedly hid a GPS tracker in her former boyfriend’s car and stalked him, according to police. News 6 reports that the unnamed victim reported Erica Capps to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office after she allegedly showed up uninvited at least four times where he was, …