The mother of Kenneka Jenkins, the 19-year-old found dead in a walk-in freezer, said Tuesday that police threatened to arrest her as she frantically searched the hotel for her missing daughter. Tereasa Martin, the late teen’s mother, made the explosive claim during an appearance on The Dr. Oz Show. She said police threatened to take her …
Lawyers for the mother of Kenneka Jenkins, the Chicago teen found dead in a hotel walk-in freezer last month, said that photos police recently showed them leads to more questions. Attorneys Larry Rogers Jr. and Sam Adam Jr. said in a statement that the newest photos were “of a personal, private and indecent nature.” According to …
On Friday, authorities released dozens of witness statements and police reports related to the Kenneka Jenkins case—providing additional insight into the teen’s disappearance and death. According to the Chicago Tribune, recently-released documents revealed that a hotel worker discovered Jenkins lying face down on her side with one shoe off. There was no evidence that she suffered …
The patient that Utah nurse Alex Wubbels was arrested for protecting from a blood test passed away on Monday, as reported by FOX 13. Rigby Police announced William Gray’s death via Facebook on Tuesday. The truck driver and reserve officer with the Rigby Police Department in Idaho was critically injured in July when a suspect …
WACO, Texas (AP) — The husband and wife team behind HGTV remodeling show “Fixer Upper” have announced that the popular series will end after its upcoming fifth season. In a blog post Tuesday announcing the decision, Joanna and Chip Gaines write that they need to catch their breath for a moment. The couple says their …
Hackers stole Social Security numbers, birthdates and more. Three executives sold company shares for a combined $1.8 million before the breach disclosure.
By JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of riot police mobilized in downtown St. Louis overnight, arresting more than 80 people and seizing weapons amid reports of property damage and vandalism following another day of peaceful protests over a former police officer’s acquittal in the killing of a black man. …
By JIM SALTER and SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Noisy demonstrators disrupted shopping at upscale suburban malls on Saturday and later marched through a popular district of bars and restaurant to protest a white St. Louis police officer’s acquittal in the killing of a black man, marking a second day of mostly-peaceful opposition …
By PATRICK MAIRS, Associated Press Selena Gomez recently received a kidney transplant from television actress Francia Raisa due to her struggle with lupus, the actress-singer revealed Thursday. Gomez disclosed in an Instagram post confirmed by her publicist that she has been somewhat out of the spotlight this summer because she was recovering from the procedure. The …
Carbon monoxide and nursing home deaths reported after Irma
By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday with a solemn and personal ceremony. About a thousand 9/11 family members, survivors, rescuers and officials were gathered as the ceremony …
By TAMARA LUSH and JAY REEVES, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Announcing itself with roaring 130 mph winds, Hurricane Irma plowed into the mostly emptied-out Florida Keys early Sunday for the start of what could be a slow, ruinous march up the state’s west coast toward the heavily populated Tampa-St. Petersburg area. “Pray, pray …
