BOLO: Mississippi Woman Missing for Months, No Contact with Family
The Laurel Police Department in Mississippi is searching for a 37-year-old woman who hasn’t been in contact with family members in two months. According to family members, Sophronia Caress Taylor planned to go out of town and arranged for her cats to be fed while gone. Two months later, she has not returned home. WDAM …
Harmony Montgomery: Accused Child Killer Refuses to Appear in Court, Day ONE of Murder Trial
On Wednesday, accused child killer Adam Montgomery said he intends to plead guilty to two lesser charges in connection with the death of his daughter, Harmony. Montgomery faces charges of second-degree murder, assault, and related offenses. He refused to show up in person for the hearing Wednesday at Hillsborough County Court but said via teleconference …
‘My kids won’t even sleep in their rooms’: Georgia Family Fears Escaped Inmate Returning to Area After Killing Father of Newborn
A manhunt in Georgia is currently underway for Melvin Barkley, an inmate sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole for the death of a Carrolton man. Police said Barkley escaped from the Georgia Department of Corrections Atlanta Transitional Center on Ponce De Leon Avenue on Friday, after failing to return from work duty. According …
Married Teacher Sneaks in Boy’s Bedroom for a Year, Now Facing Possible 50 Years for Felony Convictions
A former Virginia teacher pleaded guilty to sexual acts with a child, Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor announced Tuesday. Megan Pauline Jordan pleaded guilty to five felonies for sexual acts with a student at Hungary Creek Middle School during the 2022-2023 school year. She’s been convicted of four felony counts of carnal knowledge of …
Accused Child Killer Adam Montgomery Wants to Show Up at Murder Trial in Shackles
Accused child killer Adam Montgomery, facing charges of second-degree murder for the beating death of his daughter, wants to go to trial later this month wearing leg shackles instead of a leg brace. Montgomery, 33, is accused of murdering Harmony Montgomery, 5, by repeatedly striking her in the head with a closed fist. In addition …
‘Lonely and depressed’ in Jail: Accused Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuremann Back in Court
Accused Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann was at a Long Island court Tuesday, marking his first court appearance since his indictment last month for the murder of a fourth woman. Heuremann, 60, entered the Suffolk County Courthouse in Riverhead before Justice Timothy Mazzei for an update on his case. The hearing follows a previous …
Indiana Day Care Director Gives Tots, Children Melatonin Gummies
A former Indiana daycare director will spend six months behind bars for giving children melatonin gummies without their parents’ permission. On Friday, Tonya Rachelle Voris, 53, was sentenced after pleading guilty last year to felony neglect and misdemeanor reckless supervision by a childcare provider. In addition to six months behind bars, she’ll serve 18 months …
Troconis Trial: Expert Says 5 Human Hairs Among Evidence Found in Jennifer Dulos Murder Case
The Michelle Troconis trial resumed Monday in Connecticut, following an expert’s testimony that five human hairs were found in evidence collected by investigators after the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Troconis is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, and hindering prosecution. The accusations center around her alleged efforts to …
BOLO: 70-year-old Alabama Woman with Dementia Disappears from Home
Mobile police in Alabama are searching for a 70-year-old woman with dementia who was reported missing Monday morning. According to police, Judy Nora Betty was last seen Sunday night before going to sleep at her home in the 600 block of Ynestra Drive. Police said that she’s likely on foot and family members said she …
‘A hero protecting and serving his community’: Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Killed While Pursuing Felony Suspect
A tragic incident unfolded on Interstate 95 Friday morning as a Florida Highway Patrol trooper lost his life in the line of duty. According to TC Palm, the fatal crash occurred when Trooper Zachary Fink engaged in the pursuit of a felony suspect. Fink ended up colliding with a semi-truck in St. Lucie County during …
Update: Search Continues for for 2 Missing Children After Child’s Remains Found ENCASED IN CONCRETE
The search continues for two Colorado children after Pueblo police found the body of a child encased in concrete in a Pueblo storage unit. As CrimeOnline previously reported, officers with the Pueblo Police Department arrived on January 20 at the Kings Storage off Sixth Street after a caller found a mysterious metal container filled with …