Steve Wilkos show helps put alleged baby abuser behind bars
Child Abuse
A Pennsylvania babysitter is accused of burning, scratching, and beating a toddler while a friend stood by and watched the abuse unfold.
Murder
May 22, 2017
Kingston Frazier Update: Bond denied for all three suspects, prosecutors gun for death penalty
Three Mississippi teens accused of killing a 6-year-old little boy on Thursday were denied bond on Monday morning during their first court appearance since their arrest. USA Today reports that Dwan Wakefield and DeAllen Washington, both 17, and Byron McBride, 19, stood in front of a judge at the Madison County Justice Court, where they were denied …
May 22, 2017
Does “13 Reasons” Netflix series glorify teen suicide? EXCLUSIVE: Expert weighs in on Netflix new suicide show
A Florida mother blames the Netflix series 13 Reasons for triggering suicidal thoughts in her teen son’s mind, leading to his need for psychiatric care. The mother criticizes a teacher for suggesting that students should watch the series without also telling the parents. The school claims students brought up the topic and it was not …
Child Abuse
May 22, 2017
Update: Pennsylvania dad left kids home alone, one in a cage, to visit girlfriend
Neighbors react as more details emerge about the man who left his children home alone, including a 1-day-old infant.
Weird Crime
May 20, 2017
Elderly woman found with part of her chin bitten off and human bite marks all over; caregiver arrested
An elderly woman in Arkansas who was found with human bites marks all over her died on Thursday, and police say the woman hired to care for her is possibly responsible for her murder. ABC 7 reports that the victim was found on the floor of her Cherokee Village home by her son, unconscious and with from human bite marks …
Murder
May 20, 2017
Kingston Frazier Update: Youngest suspect in trio accused of killing 6-year-old names the shooter
Dwan Wakefield tells police who the shooter is, while Wakefield Sr. insists his son isn’t involved.
Family Crime
May 19, 2017
‘You’re going to die tonight’: Video released shows final moments before adoptive dad allegedly killed son
-Kentae Williams, 10, was laid to rest on Thursday.
-The child’s adoptive father, Leon Williams Sr., is accused of beating him and drowning him in the bathtub.
-Witnesses heard the child’s father threaten him on the day he was killed.
-A shocking video captured Kentae’s last moments before his death.
-Kentae died in an apartment in Decatur, Georgia.
-Godmother: “I want justice for Kentae.”
-The father is behind bars, charged with Kentae’s murder.
-Three child protection services workers were fired after the boy’s death.
-Kentae was taken away from his mother at age 3 by Family and Children Services (DFACS).
-His mother unsuccessfully for years to bring him back home and get him out of “the system.”
Court
May 19, 2017
Defense attorney tries and fails to get pervy teacher Tad Cummins out of jail
Tad Cummins’ former defense attorney brought up numerous reasons why his client should remain free on bail during a pretrial release hearing in Nashville, but a federal judge decided that the evidence against the suspect outweighed the arguments made in his defense. According to court documents filed on May 13, Cummins’ defense lawyer argued that his …
College Crimes
May 19, 2017
‘If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for for you!’ Yale dean busted for racist, hate-filled Yelp reviews
“So what they have is barely educated morons trying to manage snack orders for the obese.”
Sex Offenders
May 19, 2017
DR. EVIL: Brain surgeon and two nurses accused of molesting, videoing children
New details emerged in court this week regarding a child sex ring involving a doctor and two nurses
Juveniles
May 19, 2017
Boy,12, accidentally kills girl with gun while streaming Facebook Live
A boy in Santa Rosa de Calchines, Argentina, was playing with a gun when he accidentally shot and killed a little girl while streaming Facebook Live. The incident occurred on Tuesday. Sky News reports that the gun apparently belonged to his father. The boy found the gun inside his home and started pointing it at …
Court
May 18, 2017
Tad Cummins indicted by federal grand jury on two felony charges
A federal grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee, returned a two-count indictment against former teacher Tad Cummins on Wednesday. Acting U.S. Attorney Jack Smith of the Middle District of Tennessee announced the indictment on Thursday. WKRN reports that Cummins, 50, was indicted on obstruction of justice and “transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of engaging …
