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Missing
August 14, 2023
MISSING: Singer-Songwriter Camela Leierth-Segura Hasn’t Been Heard From Since Late June
California police are searching for a woman who has been missing since late June. Camela Leierth-Segura, 48, was last heard from on June 29. Additional details regarding her disappearance were not disclosed. Leierth-Segura is a singer-songwriter who co-wrote Katy Perry’s …
Murder
August 14, 2023
Elderly Woman Accused of Mutilating Murdered Boyfriend Possibly Killed, Dismembered Ex in 2007
On Friday, a Florida judge ordered a psychological evaluation for a woman charged with killing and dismembering her boyfriend in 2017. Nelci Tetley, 73, allegedly shot Jeffrey Albertsman, 55, whose partial remains were discovered in 2017 at his Daytona Beach …
Murder
August 14, 2023
Texas Hubby Beats Wife’s Lover to Death
A Texas husband has been charged with beating a man to death over the weekend after learning he was having an affair with his wife. Harris County deputies found the body of 32-year-old Francisco Antonio Serrano Romero in a “detached …
Missing
August 14, 2023
Mom Confirms Teen Daughter Missing More Than a Month Died in Car Accident
The mother of a missing California teen last seen more than a month ago said on Instagram that remains found near her car in a the Santa Cruz mountains earlier this month were her daughter and that she died in …
Death investigation
August 14, 2023
10-Year-Old Boy, Dead in Mom’s Garage for 7 Months, Was SHOT: Coroner
A 10-year-old boy found dead in a garbage can last month at his mother’s house died from a gunshot wound. Rock Island County coroner Brian Gustafson released the information on Friday in a preliminary autopsy report for Zion Staples, according …
Trials
August 14, 2023
Former ‘Family Feud’ Contestant Who Joked About Marriage Regrets Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of His Wife
An Illinois judge sentenced a former “Family Feud” contestant, who joked on the show he regretted marrying his wife, to life without parole last week in a murder a prosecutor called the most “pre-meditated crime I’ve ever seen.” Timothy Bliefnick, …
Sextortion
August 13, 2023
2 Nigerians Extradited to US in ‘Sextortion’ Scheme That Led to Teen’s Suicide
Two Nigerian men charged as part of a sextortion ring that led to the suicide of a Michigan teenager arrived in the United States on Sunday to face charges. US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced …
Murder
August 13, 2023
1 Dead, 1 Wounded When Social Media Feud Ends With Shotgun Blasts
An Alabama woman has been jailed on murder and attempted murder charges after an alleged social media feud turned into a deadly shooting. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office said it was asked to investigate after the shooting Friday in Semmes …
Murder
August 13, 2023
No Death Penalty for Woman Who Shot, Dismembered Elderly Parents
Prosecutors say they won’t be seeking the death penalty for a Pennsylvania woman charged with killing and dismembering her elderly parents earlier this year. “The required legal factors are not present in this case,” Montgomery County assistant prosecutor Samantha Cauffman …
Murder
August 13, 2023
Alaska Soldier Charged With Killing National Guard Wife After Helping Her Mom Search for Her
The soldier husband of an Alaska National Guard member found dead this week from a bullet wound to the head told investigators a different story than the one Anchorage detectives uncovered that led to his arrest for murder. Spc. Zarrius …
Manslaughter
August 13, 2023
‘She just loved everybody’: 8-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Head by Babysitter’s Son
An 11-year-old boy has been detained after he allegedly shot and killed an 8-year-old girl whom his mother was babysitting, WRAL-TV reports. On Friday, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office announced that the boy, whose identity has not been released, was …
Murder
August 13, 2023
Family of Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer File Notice of Claim Over Ransacked House
The family of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann plans to take legal action against police, alleging that their home was left in disarray after investigators spent nearly two weeks searching it, PIX11 reports. On Friday, lawyers representing the …
Murder
August 13, 2023
Teen Girl Allegedly Shoots Seattle Rideshare Driver Dead, Then Steals His Car To Run Errands For Two Days
A Seattle rideshare driver was remembered this week as a devoted father and churchgoer after he was fatally shot at random, allegedly by a woman who then stole his vehicle to drive to a hair appointment and to smoke marijuana. …
Missing
August 12, 2023
Missing Alert Cancelled 9-Month-Old Alabama Girl Last Seen 10 Days Ago
Update: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency cancelled an alert for 9-month-old girl early Sunday morning, according to WBMA. The agency did not offer an explanation. Original story: Alabama authorities issued an emergency missing child alert for 9-month-old girl who hasn’t …
Crime Stories
August 12, 2023
[Crime Stories] Bride Mowed Down DEAD IN WEDDING DRESS. DRUNK DRIVER TO WALK FREE?
Samantha Miller and her fiancé Aric Hutchinson spend the night celebrating their wedding. When the newlyweds leave the reception, the golf cart in which they are riding is plowed over by a speeding car. Police say Jamie Komoroski was driving …
Murder
August 12, 2023
California Judge Texted Court Employees After Killing His Wife to Say He Wouldn’t Be at Work
A California superior court judge charged with shooting his wife to death texted his court clerk and bailiff minutes after the crime to tell them he “won’t be in tomorrow” because “I’ll be in custody.” Jeffrey Ferguson, an Orange County …
August 12, 2023
Murder Suspect Captured After Days-Long Manhunt in North Georgia
A 23-year-old North Carolina man was arrested for murder this week after an hours-long manhunt that included the suspect walking and hitchhiking away from the crime scene in the North Georgia mountains. The saga began on Sunday when the Hall …
Child sex crimes
August 12, 2023
Camp Pendleton Marine Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor After Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found in His Barracks
A Marine who was detained and questioned after a missing 14-year-old girl was found in his California barracks has been charged with sexual assault of a minor. Military police at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton found the girl on June …
Prison
August 12, 2023
Los Gatos ‘Cool Mom’ Allegedly Jumped by 5 Inmates in Jailhouse Attack
A California mom accused of throwing drunken sex parties for teens at her multi-million dollar house was jumped by five inmates in a jail dorm room last fall. Shannon O’Connor, who is awaiting trial on 39 counts, including child endangerment …
Murder
August 12, 2023
Teen Met Man Online, Fatally Shot Him in Vegas Hotel Room: Police
A 17-year-old girl who allegedly shot and killed a man she met online in a Las Vegas hotel room and then fled with his wallet and car contends the death was an accident. Authorities say Emma Kusak murdered 36-year-old Charlie …
Serial Killers
August 12, 2023
Lawyer Says Rex Heuermann’s Wife Is Part of ‘One Large Criminal Enterprise,’ Should Be a Suspect in Gilgo Beach Killings
John Ray represents the families of two victims who have NOT been attributed to Rex Heuermann. An attorney representing Asa Ellerup dismissed Ray’s claims out of hand.
Murder
August 12, 2023
Bodybuilder Livestreams Execution of Ex-Wife on Social Media
A Bosnian bodybuilder shot and killed his ex-wife live on Instagram on Friday, then went on a killing rampage that left two more people dead — including a child — before he killed himself. Nermin Sulejmanovic, 35, filmed multiple videos …
Death investigation
August 12, 2023
Lonely Mom Dies Inside Club While Celebrating Her Own Birthday
A Queens mom collapse while celebrating her 35th birthday last month in an illegal after-hours club, where workers dragged her into a back room and left her instead of calling 911. Video that circulated on social media showed people slapping …
Police
August 12, 2023
Court Docs Detail WI Cops Detaining Wrong Applebee’s Hit And Run Couple While Real Perps Hide In Bathroom
A man and a woman arrested last month at a Wisconsin Applebee’s were charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after Kenosha police officers learned they were not the couple they were looking for in a hit-and-run accident. The couple …
Other
August 12, 2023
Defrocked Priest Absconds to Italy with Alabama Teen as Police Investigate Reported Romantic Relationship
A defrocked priest allegedly ran off to Europe with an Alabama teen after the pair began a secret romantic relationship, spurring the woman’s parents to plead for her return and a criminal investigation by local authorities, Fox 10 reports. The priest, …
Unsolved
August 12, 2023
‘Potential Witnesses’ Identified in Maryland Hiker Mom Rachel Morin Murder Investigation
Police investigating the murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin say they have identified and contacted several people believed to be out walking around the time of her disappearance, CBS News reports. Morin, 37, was found dead last weekend along the …
Unsolved
August 12, 2023
HIKER-MOM Rachel Morin in Several Dating Sites, Went to Gym and Spray Tan Before Murder
The Maryland mother who was found murdered on a hiking trail last weekend had profiles on multiple dating apps, the New York Post reports. Rachel Morin, 37, vanished last Saturday, August 5. Her body was found the following day in …
Murder
August 11, 2023
Shooting at Florida Home Depot Leaves Woman Dead, 2 Others Wounded
A 20-year-old man opened fire inside a Florida Panhandle Home Depot store Friday afternoon, killing a woman and leaving two other people injured. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested Keith Eric Agee in connection with the fatal shooting, …
Murder
August 11, 2023
Suspect in Nevada Teen Naomi Irion’s Murder Found Dead in Cell From Suicide
The man charged with the kidnapping and murder of Nevada teen Naomi Irion last year was found dead in his cell earlier this week of a suspected suicide. Irion was kidnapped from a Walmart parking lot in Fernley in the …
child neglect
August 11, 2023
Mom Arrested After Baby Found With Infections, Blocked Urethra
A 32-year-old Indiana woman has been arrested after her 2-month-old daughter was found underweight and malnourished and living in horrible conditions. The Vanderburgh County Department of Child Services received a call about an infant being neglected at the home of …
Missing
August 11, 2023
Oakley Carlson: Police Continue Search for Washington Girl ‘Eaten by Wolves’ and Allegedly Abused by Parents
The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation into missing Washington girl, Oakley Carlson, who hasn’t been seen in over two years. According to KXRO News, searches over the past six weeks have been conducted at various locations with …
Murder
August 11, 2023
Husband Arrested for Murdering National Guardsman Wife a Day After Posting Her Missing Flyer on Facebook
The husband of an Alaska soldier who vanished on Sunday has been charged with her murder, police announced on Friday. Zarrius Hildabrand was arrested for Saria Hildabrand’s slaying after Anchorage police visited the 21-year-olds’ apartment on Thursday. Family members said …
Adult abuse
August 11, 2023
Boyfriend Sees Girlfriend Performing Sex Acts on Their Dog After Checking Home Security Footage
A Michigan woman was arrested this week for allegedly sexually abusing her dog. According to WJBK, Brittany McClure’s boyfriend called Taylor police after seeing the assault on home security footage from their shared living room. Detective Philip Collop said the …
Podcast
August 11, 2023
[Zone 7] Are you with me? Dr. Joni Johnston Weighs in Between the Lines: Crime, Confession, and Literature
In this episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator, Sheryl McCollum and forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston dive deep into the perplexing case of Kouri Richins, a woman accused of poisoning her husband. The twist? Corey penned a children’s book …
Podcast
August 11, 2023
[Body Bags] Ticking Time Bomb: Ildiko Krajnyak’s Final Moments
Ildiko Krajnyak, having just returned from a visit to her family in Hungary, finds herself on the cusp of a life-altering moment as she opens a seemingly innocuous package, only to be thrust into a realm of near-instant vaporization by …
Crime Stories
August 11, 2023
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Hiker-Mom Rachel Morin Found ‘Naked in Pool of Blood, Side of Face Gone’
Investigators looking into the shocking death of 37-year-old Rachel Morin, have been tight-lipped on how the mom of five died, the type of injuries she sustained, or whether she was fully clothed or not. They’re also pushing back on comments …
August 11, 2023
Long Island Serial Killer Suspect’s Wife Battling Spreading Breast and Skin Cancer, Insurance to Expire: Lawyer
Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of accused Long Island serial killer, Rex Heuermann, is facing spreading skin and breast cancer, her lawyer said during a Friday afternoon press conference. Family lawyer for Ellerup, Bob Macedonio, said her insurance is close …
Lawsuit
August 11, 2023
READ Court Docs: Teen Sues Hospital, Claims Medical Staff Killed Newborn Found Deceased in Bathroom Trash
A New Mexico teen facing murder charges in connection with the death of her newborn has filed a lawsuit against an Eddy County hospital and several members of its medical staff. The lawsuit, filed in San Miguel County by Trevizo’s …
Kidnapping
August 11, 2023
Cops Inspect Barrels in River After Finding Kidnapping Witness’ Body in Similar Blue Barrel
The investigation continues into the death of a woman who was found in a barrel in June — months after Missouri police said they were looking for her in regard to another kidnapping case. On June 24, kayakers found Jaynie …
Attempted Murder
August 11, 2023
Lindsay Shiver: Socialite Wife Speaks Out After Jail Release for Allegedly Plotting to Kill Husband with New Boyfriend
Lindsay Shiver, a Georgia woman who allegedly conspired with her Bahamian boyfriend and an alleged hitman to murder her husband, spoke out on Friday before checking in with Nassau police. “It has been quite challenging,” Shiver told the New York …
Child Abuse
August 11, 2023
Family Rescues Tot From Hot Car, Dad Arrested
A California toddler’s mom and grandparents broke into her father’s car this week when they found the little girl locked inside with the windows rolled up as temperatures soared into the lower 100s. Jose Ladel Woodcook Serna, 24, failed to …
Missing
August 11, 2023
Police: Missing Maryland Teen Girl Hasn’t Been Seen in Weeks
Police in Maryland are searching for a missing teen who was reportedly last seen August 3 in the Aspen Hill area. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, 14-year-old Genesis Chavez was last seen at around 8 p.m. at …
Shooting
August 11, 2023
Toddler Finds Loaded, Unsecured Gun, Shoots Himself in the Head
A Minnesota toddler “got a hold” of his father’s loaded, unsecured 9mm handgun on Tuesday and shot himself in the head. According to court documents, the incident happened at about 9 p.m. in Hinckley. The boy, identified as 3-year-old Thomas …
Missing
August 11, 2023
Dad Still Missing After Son Found Wounded, 2 Other People Dead
A missing Arizona man has been found and hospitalized with gunshot wounds, but his father — who disappeared at the same time last month — remains missing. In addition to finding the wounded Dalton Holvig, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office …
August 10, 2023
Hiker Mom Rachel Morin’s Family Asks for Compassion While They Grieve
The mother of hiker mom Rachel Morin, who was found dead over the weekend just off a Maryland trail, asked for “time and space” for the family to grieve over the tragic and unexpected loss. Rachel’s sister, Rebekah Morin, posted …
Shooting
August 10, 2023
Beloved Bartender, 2nd Woman Shot Dead at Florida Train Crossing
A popular Jacksonville bartender was one of two women shot dead early Wednesday morning near train tracks in San Marco, Florida. The management of Dos Gatos in downtown Jacksonville said 28-year-old Paige Pringle had dropped off gifts for her manager …
Missing
August 10, 2023
Minnapolis Police Search for 11-Year-Old Girl Missing More Than 24 Hours
Minneapolis police are asking for help finding an 11-year-old girl last seen about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Larissa Nevaida Rebecca Ray is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall and about 120 pounds, police said. She has black and blue …
