LA ‘Defund the Police’ Politician Staffer Asks For “Extra Patrol” On Lexus
Murder
February 4, 2023
Accused Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger is Allegedly Attracting Female Love Interest
It happened to serial killer Ted Bundy and family murderer Chris Watts. Now Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of stabbing to death four University of Idaho students, is also allegedly attracting attention from female love interests. That’s according to TMZ, …
Murder
February 4, 2023
Jared Bridegan Murder: Accused Killer Allegedly Conspired With Others For Weeks in Microsoft Exec’s Brutal Death
The man accused of gunning down Florida father Jared Bridegan in front of his young daughter allegedly planned the murder for weeks with at least one other person, WOKV reports. In court records obtained by the news outlet, prosecutors assert …
Missing
February 4, 2023
‘Her Children Need Answers’: South Carolina Mother Alexis Ware Has Been Missing For Over a Year
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series this month spotlighting missing Black women in America. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to finding a South Carolina mother who has been missing for more than …
Murder
February 4, 2023
‘You Have Destroyed an Entire Family’: Texas Woman Who Strangled Heidi Broussard with Dog Leash and Stole Baby Learns Fate
A Texas woman has been sentenced to 55 years behind bars for strangling her friend to death and abducting the woman’s newborn baby as her own, KXAN-TV reports. On Thursday, 37-year-old Magen Fieramusca pleaded guilty to murdering 33-year-old Heidi Broussard, …
Violent Crime
February 4, 2023
Eunice Dwumfour: New Jersey City Official Gunned Down Outside Home
A local New Jersey public official was gunned down this week outside her townhome, prompting police to hunt for the killer who has not yet been found, WABC-TV reports. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Eunice Dwumfour was found with multiple …
Murder
February 4, 2023
Idaho Murders: Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen Allegedly Attacked First, Xana Kernodle Fought Back
Police allegedly believe that Bryan Kohberger murdered Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen first before killing Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle, News Nation reports. The four University of Idaho students were found dead November 13 in an off-campus house in Moscow, …
Court
February 3, 2023
Eliza Fletcher’s Accused Killer Enters Not Guilty Plea
The man accused of kidnapping and killing Memphis jogger Elia Fletcher last September appeared in court Friday to face more charges and enter a not guilty plea. Cleotha Abston-Henderson was arrested two days before Fletcher’s body was found outside an …
Police
February 3, 2023
Memphis Fires 6th Officer Over Beating Death of Tyre Nichols
Memphis Police on Friday fired a sixth officer in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols earlier this month, which led to Nichols’ death three days later. Preston Hemphill was already suspended for his role in the incident, as …
Crime Stories
February 3, 2023
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Murdaugh Murders: WAS MAGGIE MURDAUGH KILLED WITH FAMILY GUN?
Both emotional and technical testimony today in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial. The day started with Alex Murdaugh’s defense lawyer grilling ballistics expert Paul Greer Greer testified older shell casings found on the Murdaugh’s estate and those found near Maggie Murdaugh’s body …
Missing
February 3, 2023
74-Year-Old Florida Lyft Driver Missing, Car Found in North Carolina
Police in North Carolina on Thursday arrested a man who led them on a cross-state chase driving a car belonging to a missing Florida Lyft driver. Rutherford County Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg said Matthew Scott Flores was taken into custody after …
Trials
February 3, 2023
Trial to Begin for Man Accused of Sodomizing Son with Stick, Yanking Teeth Out with Pliers for Eating Cake
Jury selection is set to begin Monday at the Benton County Circuit Court for an Arkansas man accused of murdering his 6-year-old son. This will be the third trial for Mauricio Alejandro Torres, 53, who’s facing capital murder and battery …
Court
February 3, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Expert Says Spent Cartridge Cases Found Near Maggie’s Body MATCH Ones at Family Shooting Range
On Friday, a firearms examiner testified that spent cartridge cases found near Maggie Murdaugh’s body match cases located around the family’s property. Paul Greer stated that “mechanism marks” of the cartridges found at the dog kennel where Maggie was murdered …
Murder
February 3, 2023
Nurse who Strangled 3 Children Had ‘Homicidal’ Thoughts After ‘Horrific overmedication’ of Prescription Meds [Report]
A Massachusetts mother accused of killing her children last month was reportedly taking numerous prescription drugs while trying to get help for “horrific” side effects, her lawyer says. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Lindsay Clancy, 32, is facing two counts of …
Court
February 3, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Son of Housekeeper Who Fatally Fell on Alex’s Property Says Alex Stole Settlement Money
The son of the Murdaugh family housekeeper who reportedly suffered a fatal on their South Carolina property in 2018 testified on Friday about how Alex advocated for them so he could steal the settlement money. Michael Satterfield told the court …
Violent Crime
February 3, 2023
Accountant Stabs Beloved Cyclist Doctor in Back After Mowing Him Down with Car, Killing Him: Police
A California physician has died after a Long Beach man allegedly mowed him down with his car before stabbing him, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. According to CBS Los Angeles, officials with OCSD stated the incident happened along PCH …
Murder
February 3, 2023
‘He was the type to stare’: Students Say Accused Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Visited Campus Before Murders, Made Them Uncomfortable
Multiple students reportedly said they saw accused killer Byran Kohberger around the University of Idaho campus prior to the murders of four students he’s accused of stabbing to death. According to People, one of the students thinks she saw Kohberger …
Court
February 2, 2023
Gannon Stauch Murder: Judge Sets Trial Timeline for Alleged Killer Stepmom
A Colorado judge on Thursday set a trial timeline for Letetia Stauch, who is accused of the brutal murder of her 11-year-old stepson in 2020. Prosecutors say Gannon Stauch was stabbed, shot, and beaten inside the family’s El Paso County …
Crime Stories
February 2, 2023
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Murdaugh Murders: Did Murdaugh Discard Bloody Clothes?
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh’s former law firm took the stand today, testifying that she confronted Alex about missing money the same day his wife and son were killed. Jeanne Seckinger told the court that she and Alex …
Court
February 2, 2023
Accused Double-Killer Alex Murdaugh ‘Wardrobe Change’ the Night His Wife and Son Riddled With Bullets
A video shown to jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial on Wednesday shows the disgraced South Carolina legal scion wearing khaki pants and a blue, collared shirt about an hour before prosecutors say he gunned down his wife and son …
Court
February 2, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: ‘Best Friend’ Roped Into Fraud Scheme Says Alex Confessed to 20-Year Opioid Addiction
On Thursday, Alex Murdaugh’s associate testified that he was also defrauded by the South Carolina attorney who allegedly stole millions from his family law firm and clients before and after his wife and son’s slayings in 2021. Chris Wilson, Alex’s …
Murder
February 2, 2023
Man Found in Barrel of Concrete, Dismembered; Drug Dealer Charged With Murder
A North Carolina man with an “extensive criminal history” was charged with murder on Thursday after investigators found a missing man’s body on his property, dismembered and encased in concrete inside a 55-gallon barrel. Jackie Lamar Bright, 42, was released …
Sex Crimes
February 2, 2023
‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor in Court for Alleged Sexual Assault, Keeping Underage Girls as Wives
“Dances With Wolves” actor, Nathan Chasing Horse, will remain behind bars without bail until his next hearing, after allegedly sexually abusing Indigenous girls while leading a cult, a judge said at the North Las Vegas court Thursday. CBS News reports …
Court
February 2, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Video of ‘Loving’ Alex at Birthday ‘Opened the Door’ to Evidence About Financial Fraud
On Thursday, a South Carolina judge ruled that prosecutors can present evidence of Alex Murdaugh’s alleged fraud because the defense’s prior line of questioning called for it. On Wednesday, the defense showed a video of Alex and his family celebrating …
Rape
February 2, 2023
Madison Brooks: Man Accused of Raping Slain LSU Student Also Accused of Raping 12-year-old Girl
An alleged 2020 rape is being looked into again after a witness came forward concerning Kaivon Washington, a man accused of raping Louisiana State University student, Madison Brooks, last month. According to court documents obtained by ABC 2, Washington, 18, …
Court
February 2, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Law Firm CFO Confronted Alex About Missing Money Hours Before Double Slayings
The chief financial officer of Alex Murdaugh’s former law firm testified on Thursday that she confronted Alex about missing money the same day as his wife and son’s 2021 murders. Jeanne Seckinger said that in May 2021, she and Alex discussed …
Murder
February 2, 2023
Quinton Simon: Prosecutors Seek Dental Records, Journals of Accused Tot Killer Mother
Georgia prosecutors subpoenaed a Chatham County dentist’s office for records in connection to accused child killer Leilani Simon, accused of beating her toddler son dead and tossing him in a dumpster. According to Fox 28 Savannah, prosecutors subpoenaed records from …
Missing
February 2, 2023
MISSING: Police Seek Tips After North Carolina Mother and Two Children Vanish
North Carolina police are searching for a Pender County woman and her two children, who reportedly haven’t been seen in days. According to the Pender County Sheriff’s Office, Melinda Sue Hull, 23, and her two children, Gavin Hull, 10, and …
Child sex crimes
February 2, 2023
Utah Man Admits Rape, Sodomy of Toddler, Giving her Gonorrhea
A Utah man has been arrested after he reportedly confessed to raping and sodomizing a toddler in 2021. Steven Johnson, 25, has been charged with two counts of rape of a child and one count of sodomy of a child, …
Juveniles
February 2, 2023
Adriana Davidson: Police Provide New Details on Michigan Girl Found Dead Near School
New details emerged Tuesday in connection with Ann Arbor teen, Adriana Davidson, found dead near her school on Monday afternoon. As CrimeOnline previously reported, police found 15-year-old Davidson at about 1 p.m. Monday “near the Pioneer High School athletic fields,” …
AMBER Alert
February 2, 2023
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Texas Toddler
Texas authorities have issued an Amber Alert for a toddler who was abducted in San Antonio Thursday morning. San Antonioa Police say 1-year-old Aviani Brown was wearing a white beanie, black jacket, gray onesie with the word “Unity,” and orange …
Assault
February 2, 2023
Female Spa Employee Critically Wounded in Stabbing Attack by Male Patron
An employee at a Chicago wellness spa was attacked and critically injured by a patron as the business was closing on Wednesday night. Chicago police said the 35-year-old woman was fighting for her life at Mount Sinai Hospital with stab …
Court
February 2, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Paul’s Childhood Friend Says He’s ‘100 Percent’ Sure It’s Alex’s Voice in Video Filmed Minutes Before Slayings
On Wednesday, Paul Muraugh friend’s testified that a video found in Paul’s phone from the murder scene is Alex Murdaugh — a claim which would directly contradict the South Carolina lawyer’s whereabouts at the time of his wife and son’s …
Murder
February 1, 2023
Hero Teen Shot Dead During Instagram Livestream
A Pennsylvania teen who jumped into a icy pond to rescue two young children who’d fallen in was shot and killed on an Instagram livestream over the weekend. Anthony Alexander Jr was 16 last year when he heard screams coming …
Murder
February 1, 2023
Retired Veterinarian Allegedly Stalks, Murders Husband of Woman He Once Romanced
A retired Oregon veterinarian has been arrested and charged with the murder of a man whose wife he had an affair with years ago. Steve Milner, 55, is charged with second-degree murder, stalking, and violating a stalking order, Willamette Week …
Attempted Murder
February 1, 2023
Oregon Torture Suspect Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
The subject of an exhaustive manhunt in the mountains of southwestern Oregon died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an hours-long standoff with police Tuesday night. Benjamin Obadiah Foster, who had previously been convicted of torturing a girlfriend in Nevada, …
Child death
February 1, 2023
Mom, Boyfriend Indicted for Murder of Toddler Who Died From Horrific Injuries
A 24-year-old Ohio mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the death of her 21-month-old son last July. Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers said on Wednesday that Hydia Hamilton-Smith called 911 on July 31, 2022, to say …
Court
February 1, 2023
Murdaugh Family Murders: Alex’s Phone Shows Hour Gap in Movement Around Time of Wife & Son’s Slayings
On Wednesday, South Carolina authorities laid out Alex Murdaugh’s alleged movements in the moments leading up to his son and wife’s murders. SLED lieutenant Britt Dove testified that Alex’s phone reflects an hourlong gap between steps — 8:09 to 9:02 …
Court
February 1, 2023
Murdaugh Murder Trial: Paul’s Video Appears to Capture Alex’s Voice Before Murders, Potentially Contradicting Allibi
On Thursday, South Carolina prosecutors showed the court a video filmed by Paul Murdaugh, minutes before his murder, in which Alex’s voice is apparently heard. Maggie Murdaugh, who was also killed on the family’s South Carolina property, can also be …
Murder
February 1, 2023
Bryan Kohberger: FBI ‘Lost’ Accused Idaho Killer for Several Hours On His Road Trip Back Home
An FBI surveillance team reportedly lost track of accused Idaho killer, Bryan Kohberger, as he made his way back to his home state following the murders of four University of Idaho students. New York Post reports that the FBI had …
Nancy Grace
February 1, 2023
Nancy Grace [VIDEO]: Alex Murdaugh’s ‘Freudian Slip’ Shown to Jury at Double Murder Trial
“Crime Stories” host Nancy Grace suggested a police interview with Alex Murdaugh, which was presented during his double murder trial, caught the South Carolina attorney’s confession three days after his wife and son’s slayings. On Tuesday, the defense grilled SLED …
Missing
February 1, 2023
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 73-year-old Arizona Woman with ‘Early-onset Alzheimer’s’
A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday for a missing woman who has cognitive problems, authorities said. KTAR News reports that 73-year-old Linda Cain was last seen Tuesday at about 8:40 p.m. near Elliot Road and 51st Street in Phoenix, according …
Missing
February 1, 2023
Madalina Cojocari: New Photo Shows Missing North Carolina Girl Near Secluded Area Mother’s Car Was Spotted
A new photo of missing North Carolina girl Madalina Cojocari reportedly showed near an area her mother’s car was spotted in November. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 11-year-old Madalina was reported missing in Cornelius on December 15, although her mother, Diana …
Weird Crime
February 1, 2023
Florida High School Teacher Arrested For Keying Car in Publix Parking Lot
A Florida high school principal has been arrested after he was caught on camera keying a person’s car in a supermarket parking lot Nathanial Fancher, principal of St. Cloud High School, faces a criminal mischief charge and has been placed …
Theft
February 1, 2023
CHICKEN WING THEFT! WILL SHE FRY? Vera Liddell Allegedly Swipes $1.5M in Chicken Wings From Illinois School District
The former food service director of a suburban Chicago school district has ben charged with stealing more$1.5 million in chicken wings from the district over a 19-month period. Vera Liddell, 66, worked for Harvey School District 152 for more than …
Death investigation
February 1, 2023
Daughter Charged After 96-Year-Old Mother’s Body Found in a Chicago Freezer
Police conducting a wellbeing check in northwestern Chicago found the body of a 96-year-old woman stuffed into a freezer in the garage. Chicago police said they’d charged 69-year-old Eva Bratcher with concealing the death of her mother, Polish immigrant Regina …
