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Mom in Tennessee murder-suicide was in process of divorcing her husband, children said dad was a ‘stranger’ and asked to live with her: Report

 Mom in Tennessee murder-suicide was in process of divorcing her husband, children said dad was a ‘stranger’ and asked to live with her: Report
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The mother found dead with four of her adopted children in an apparent murder-suicide this week was involved in ongoing divorce proceedings from her husband, who moved out of their home nearly a decade ago. The Tennessean obtained court records showing that Cynthia Collier’s four teenage adopted children had requested earlier this year to continue …

Murder-suicide family ID’d as ‘loving’ stay-at-home mom and four adopted children
Family Crime
October 16, 2018

Murder-suicide family ID’d as ‘loving’ stay-at-home mom and four adopted children

Authorities have identified the family members killed in an apparent murder-suicide on Monday evening but are still searching for a motive. As reported by the Tennessean, the Maury County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Tuesday in which Sheriff Bucky Rowland identified the five people found dead of gunshot wounds in a Columbia, Tennessee, home …

Man on riding mower runs over his dad, who was trying to kill him with a chainsaw: Cops
Family Crime
October 13, 2018

Man on riding mower runs over his dad, who was trying to kill him with a chainsaw: Cops

Authorities in Tennessee say an elderly man was seriously injured when he was hit by a riding lawnmower during a domestic disturbance earlier this year. According to the Herald Courier, 76-year-old Douglas Ferguson was wielding a chainsaw when he attempted to kill his son at a home in Bristol in June. He was found at …

Monster who raped MONTH-OLD baby daughter, breaking 45 bones, sentenced to 244 years in prison
Family Crime
October 12, 2018

Monster who raped MONTH-OLD baby daughter, breaking 45 bones, sentenced to 244 years in prison

A Texas man convicted of raping his 1-month-old daughter, who suffered 45 broken bones and other injuries due to the assault, was sentenced to 244 years in prison Thursday. Patricio Medina, 27, of Waco, confessed to a fellow inmate that he sexually assaulted the infant while high on methamphetamine, the Waco Tribune-Herald reports, citing the …

Domestic Violence Month: Help is available NOW — Call these hotlines for immediate support and resources
Family Crime
October 12, 2018

Domestic Violence Month: Help is available NOW — Call these hotlines for immediate support and resources

It’s National Domestic Violence month in the U.S. and countries all over the world. If you are someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some resources that can help right away.

The National Domestic Violence hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Resources for the deaf are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) by videophone (855-812-1001), instant messenger (DeafHotline) or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides resources for victims and advocates affected by sexual assault. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a staff member who can connect you with sexual assault resources in your area.

For youth in crisis, The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453.

Visit the website for the National Coalition of Domestic Violence for further resources: https://ncadv.org/resources

Help is always available. Make the call that could save your own or someone else’s life today.

Wife claims she accidentally stabbed husband to death after slipping on dog poo: Police
Family Crime
October 12, 2018

Wife claims she accidentally stabbed husband to death after slipping on dog poo: Police

A Florida woman facing murder charges claims she accidentally stabbed her husband after slipping on dog feces. Fox 35 reports that Rachel Fidanian, 38, has been arrested on murder charges in the stabbing death of her husband, 40-year-old Bryant Fidanian, in Lakeland on June 25. Beginning with the 911 call she placed after her husband …

Mom to blame after 3-year-old son ripped from arms in river current: Cops
Family Crime
October 11, 2018

Mom to blame after 3-year-old son ripped from arms in river current: Cops

Authorities in Ontario, Canada, believe the mother of a missing toddler played a role in his disappearance earlier this year. According to The Star, 35-year-old Michelle Hanson was charged with impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death. She drove a minivan onto a closed road following a February flood …

Possible biological relatives of missing Hannah Hart expected to provide DNA to help ID remains found near site of fatal SUV plunge
Family Crime
October 10, 2018

Possible biological relatives of missing Hannah Hart expected to provide DNA to help ID remains found near site of fatal SUV plunge

UPDATE: 5:16 pm. ET The Mendocino County Sheriff’s office has provided a statement to CrimeOnline on the latest development: “We have been contacted by a lady who has indicated she is the biological mother and is willing to cooperate,” Mendocino County Sheriff Lt. Shannon Barney said. “We have not yet obtained a sample and are working …

Husband, covered in blood, turns himself into police after wife’s murder: Report
Family Crime
October 7, 2018

Husband, covered in blood, turns himself into police after wife’s murder: Report

Man covered in blood turns himself in to police after killing mother of 8 A Florida man wanted for the murder of his wife turned himself in to police this weekend, covered in blood and nearly 200 miles away from the crime scene, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Marco Stephens, 29, approached a Pasco County …

DENIED! ‘House of Horrors’ mom accused of torturing, imprisoning 13 children will not have criminal trial delayed for purported mental health issues
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October 6, 2018

DENIED! ‘House of Horrors’ mom accused of torturing, imprisoning 13 children will not have criminal trial delayed for purported mental health issues

The California mother who allegedly abused her children and locked them away in a “House of Horrors” will not be able to delay her criminal trial for mental health treatment, the Desert Sun reports. Jeff Moore, a lawyer for Louise Turpin, had asked the court for a so-called “mental health diversion” because of what he …

10-year-old boy who died from alleged torture was slashed with a belt, deprived of food, hung upside down by ‘mom’ and boyfriend, prosecutors say
Child Abuse
October 4, 2018

10-year-old boy who died from alleged torture was slashed with a belt, deprived of food, hung upside down by ‘mom’ and boyfriend, prosecutors say

A California mother and her boyfriend are facing numerous criminal charges for the alleged torture and murder of the woman’s 10-year-old son. The Los Angeles Times reports that Heather Barron, 29, and Kareem Leiva, 32, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in the death of Barron’s 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Anthony died …