Skeletal Remains Found Hanging From Tree at Nature Preserve Where Missing Airline Exec Jake Cefolia’s Car Was Abandoned
Missing
Investigators will compare the jaw of the skeleton to Jake Cefolia’s dental records
Missing
October 22, 2021
BREAKING: Human Remains Found in Nature Preserve Where United Executive Vanished
Workers removing invasive species from an Illinois nature preserve found human remains near where a United Airlines executive disappeared last year. Jake Cefolia, 49, was last seen at a gas station on August 7, 2020, and his Ranger Rover Sport …
Murder
October 22, 2021
Real Estate Heir Robert Durst Charged With 1982 Murder of His Wife
Real estate heir Robert Durst, convicted last month in the murder of his best friend and sentenced to life in prison, has been charged with the murder of his wife, Kathie Dust, in 1982. The Westchester District Attorney’s Office told …
Shooting
October 22, 2021
HEAR IT: 911 Caller Says She Didn’t Stop for Bloody Alex Murdaugh Because It Looked Like ‘A Setup’
On Friday, South Carolina authorities released three 911 phone calls pertaining to last month’s alleged suicide-for-hire plot involving disgraced legal scion Alex Murdaugh. WJCL reported that in a call placed on September 4, two witnesses told a 911 dispatcher that …
Accident
October 22, 2021
Unbuckled 6-Year-old Falls 100 Feet on Amusement Park Ride, Horrified Uncle Spots Her Body on Ground: Lawsuit
The family of a 6-year-old girl who reportedly died last month after falling off a ride sued a Colorado theme park on Wednesday, weeks after a state agency found that staff there did not ensure she was buckled in. Wongel …
Accident
October 22, 2021
Alec Baldwin Said Someone Gave Him a ‘Hot Gun,’ Projectile Pierced Director of Photography Who Was Fatally Shot: Witness
An eyewitness who was purportedly on the set of a film where a lead crew member was fatally shot shared details in an interview with Showbiz 411. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Alec Baldwin is believed to have fired a prop …
Crime Stories
October 22, 2021
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Brian Laundrie’s Skeleton Identified, Clues Left Behind
Brian Laundrie’s remains have been found, but so many questions remain. At the top of the list: How did Brian Laundrie die? And, will the Petito family ever find out why their daughter died? Today Nancy Grace and her panel …
Missing
October 22, 2021
Couple & Baby Found on Hiking Trail Died From Extreme Heat, Not Toxic Algae: Police
The family was possibly unfamiliar with the trail’s treacherous conditions and changes in altitude
Family Crime
October 22, 2021
Brian Laundrie Cause of Death May Be Revealed Friday
The attorney representing the family of Brian Laundrie said the medical examiner may made a determination about Laundrie’s cause of death as early as midday Friday. Attorney Steven Bertolini told Fox News the law enforcement officials advised the family they …
Heroes
October 22, 2021
SEE IT: Marine Veteran Disarms Robber Trying to Hold Up Arizona Gas Station
A U.S.Marine Corps veteran is being credited for stopping a robbery Wednesday after three people tried to hold up a gas station. The incident happened at a Chevron gas station near I-8 and Fortuna Road in Yuma on Wednesday. At …
Juveniles
October 22, 2021
Missing AMBER Alert Boy Found Dead After His Mother is Murdered, Suspect Shoots Himself as Police Approach
Police in Wisconsin have made a tragic discovery in the case of a missing 3-year-old boy whose mother was found murdered in Minneapolis last week. As CrimeOnline previously reported, authorities issued an AMBER Alert for Major P. Harris after his …
Accident
October 22, 2021
Alec Baldwin Fires Prop Gun Shot That Kills Crew Member, Injures Movie Director
A woman died on the set of Alec Baldwin’s upcoming film after the actor reportedly fired a prop gun on the set up his upcoming film. The film’s director was also injured. As the Santa Fe New Mexican reports, 42-year-old …
Juveniles
October 21, 2021
Rich Teen Lamborghini Driver Sentenced to Time in Juvie Camp for Speeding Crash That Killed LA Secretary
The teenage driver of a speeding Lamborghini who slammed into a California secretary’s vehicle and killed her earlier this year has been sentenced to seven to nine months in a juvenile camp. The teenager — the son of a multimillionaire …
Murder
October 21, 2021
Husband Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of His Wife, Who Vanished 9 Months Ago
The husband of a California mom missing for nine months pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charge of murder. Larry Millete was arrested by SWAT officers on Tuesday and charged with killing May “Maya” Millete, as CrimeOnline previously reported. Millete …
Domestic Abuse
October 21, 2021
Toddler Son of Homicide Victim Found Dead in Milwaukee Dumpster
The body of a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy was found in a dumpster Thursday afternoon, days after his mother was found slain outside a Milwaukee home. Major Harris, the subject of a statewide AMBER Alert, was last seen on October 9 …
Celebrity
October 21, 2021
Jamie Spears Dropped by Law Firm as Britney Spears’ Attorney Threatens Lawsuit: Reports
Britney Spears’ dad has gotten new legal representation after being dropped by his lawyers amid concerns that the pop star’s attorney would sue them now that the conservatorship has ended, according to reports. A source told PageSix that Britney Spears’ …
October 21, 2021
Police Release More Details on ‘Badly Decomposed’ Remains Found in Search for Brian Laundrie
Law enforcement officials have shared further details about human remains found in a Florida nature reserve this week, specifying that a “badly decomposed” portion of a human skull were found in area that had been until recently been underwater. According …
National
October 21, 2021
‘Hogwash’: Laundrie Family Lawyer Slams Rumors That Parents Planted Evidence
A family attorney addressed questions on Wednesday in connection with Brian Laundrie, a Florida fugitive who disappeared after reportedly leaving his fiancee, Gabby Petito, in Wyoming, where she was found deceased. While speaking with CNN’s Chris Cuomo on Wednesday night, …
Murder
October 21, 2021
Husband Shoots Pregnant Wife in Head, Killing Her & Unborn Son: Reports
On Monday, an Alabama man allegedly shot and killed his pregnant wife — which also led to the death of their unborn son. Officers who responded to a Prattville home found Summer Tatum, 26, unresponsive and arrested her husband, Hunter …
October 21, 2021
‘Please Cooperate’: Relatives of Missing New Hampshire Boy Beg Mother For Answers as Police Change Timeline of Disappearance
Relatives of a missing 5-year-old boy whose mother did not report his disappearance have asked her to cooperate with the investigation. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth, and Families notified police last week that Elijah …
Crime Stories
October 21, 2021
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Brian Laundrie Found Dead: Is This REAL???
Human remains have been found in Florida’s Carlton Reserve and the Laundrie family attorney says it is likely Brian Laundrie. Steve Bertolino says the area where the remains were found was the same location that Laundrie’s parents indicated to police …
Murder
October 21, 2021
Porn Star Sentenced in Murder of Man Found Buried in Shallow Grave
An adult film actress was sentenced to 10 years on Monday for her role in last year’s shooting death of a man whose body was found two months after his disappearance. According to WMBB, Lauren Wambles, 24, pleaded no contest …
National
October 21, 2021
Focus Shifts to Brian Laundrie’s Parents After Police Find Human Remains in Reserve
After authorities found human remains in a Florida reserve while searching for Brian Laundrie, the focus is shifting to his parents, who have never spoken publicly about their son’s disappearance or the disappearance and death of his fiancee, Gabby Petito. …
Accident
October 21, 2021
Tufts University Athlete Student Chokes During Hot Dog Eating Contest, Dies
A Tufts University student passed away Sunday after choking during a hot dog eating contest in Massachusetts. According to the News Journal, 20-year-old Madelyn “Madie” Nicpon, who’s been described as a “stand out athlete,” participated in a charity hot dog …
October 21, 2021
Laundrie Family Attorney Says Remains Found in Reserve are Likely Brian Laundrie
The Laundrie family attorney announced Wednesday that human remains found at the Carlton Reserve in Florida on Tuesday is likely of Brian Laundrie. “This is the very area of the park that we initially informed law enforcement on, I believe …
Family Crime
October 21, 2021
AMBER Alert: Missing 3-Year-Old’s Mother Found Murdered, Police Do Not Know Boy’s Last Location
Authorities in Wisconsin are continuing to search for a missing 3-year-old boy whose mother was found murdered last week. As CrimeOnline previously reported, authorities issued an AMBER Alert for 3-year-old Major P. Harris after his mother Mallery M. Muenzenberger was …
Murder
October 20, 2021
Homicidal Nurse Kills Four Patients By Injecting Air Into Their Arteries
A homicidal nurse could face the death penalty after he was convicted this week of murdering four patients, the Tyler Morning Telegraph reports. Jurors on Tuesday found 37-year-old William George Davis guilty of capital murder in the deaths of John Lafferty, Ronald …
National
October 20, 2021
FBI Officially Names Brian Laundrie Person of Interest in Gabby Petito’s Murder
The FBI has officially named Brian Laundrie a person of interest in the murder of Gabby Petito. The announcement came after authorities on Wednesday said they had discovered partial human remains near what appeared to be some of Laundrie’s belongings …
School Crimes
October 20, 2021
15-year-old Girl Planned ‘Columbine-like’ Attack at High School, Filmed Herself With Napalm: Police
Utah school officials revealed on Tuesday that a 15-year-old girl was arrested late last month for planning an attack on her high school. According to KSL, the unnamed Weber High School student was criminally charged on September 30, a week …
Missing
October 20, 2021
Cleo Smith: Army Arrives to Search For Girl Who Vanished from Campsite Tent, Abduction Concerns Increase
Members of the Australian Defence Force have joined in the search for Cleo Smith, a 4-year-old who vanished from a tent shared with her mother and stepfather. According to 7News, four members of the army assisted searchers as they combed …
Court
October 20, 2021
Mistrial in Ahmaud Arbery Case? Court Mistakenly Provides Jurors with Slain Jogger’s Mental Health, Prior Criminal History
As the trial nears in connection with the murder of Georgia jogger, Ahmaud Arbery, a county court mistake could possibly result in a mistrial. According to Vice, potential jurors who click on the Glynn County Superior Court website to search …
Crime Stories
October 20, 2021
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Hubby Hires ‘SPELL CASTER’ to HEX WIFE Before She Disappears, BOMBSHELL ARREST
Missing mom Maya Millete VANISHES planning daughter’s birthday party. Now, her 40-year-old husband, Larry, has been arrested and charged with her murder, but her body is still missing. The 39-year-old mom of three has been missing since January 2021. Larry …
Murder
October 20, 2021
Another Van-Lifer’s Disappearance & Presumed Murder Draws Parallels to Petito Case
Vermont police announced on Tuesday that they have found a missing woman’s likely remains and arrested her husband, who allegedly confessed to the slaying. Vermont State Police said in a statement that Joseph Ferlazzo, 41, admitted to killing Emily Ferlazzo, …
Assault
October 20, 2021
Social Media Model Accused of Stabbing Boyfriend Smirks During Questioning, Promotes OnlyFans Page
She’s facing potential prison time, but a New York City social media model accused of stabbing her boyfriend with a kitchen knife had other things on her mind after a court hearing Tuesday: promoting her OnlyFans page. “Subscribe to my …
Missing
October 20, 2021
Brian Laundrie Family Says They are Being ‘Tortured in Their Own Home’: Report
The lawyer for Brian Laundrie’s family says the missing man’s parents are being “tortured” by protesters demonstrating outside their house, Insider reports. The protesters have been appearing in front of Chris and Roberta Laundrie’s home in North Port, Florida, for …
National
October 20, 2021
5 Dead Bodies Found in Brian Laundrie Hunt
Five bodies have been found during the search for Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie, police say. Josue Calderon (pictured bottom left), 33, was found stabbed to death in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, at Blue Ridge Parkway. He was 800 miles away …
Missing
October 20, 2021
Cleo Smith: Open Tent Zip Too High for Missing Girl to Reach Suggests Possible Abduction, Police Say
A new detail emerged in the case of Cleo Smith, an Australian girl who disappeared from a campsite on Saturday. According to The Guardian, Western Australia police stated a zipper on the tent that Cleo slept in was up too …
Murder
October 20, 2021
‘Why Did I Do That?’ Babysitter Fatally Stabs Woman After Eating Pot Cookie, While 10-Year-Old Son is in the Home
A Pennsylvania man allegedly admitted to killing his friend and babysitting client while her son was in the home. According to the Pocono Record, Lavrius Watson, 26, has been arrested for the murder of 41-year-old Elizabeth Leonard at her Mountain …
Sex Crimes
October 19, 2021
New Jersey Woman Heads to Prison for Drugging & Sexually Assaulting Toddler With Male Friend, Recording It
A New Jersey woman who sexually assaulted a toddler and recorded the child in a sexually suggestive manner has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for what the prosecutor called depraved acts, NJ.com reports. The sentence against 35-year-old Olga …
Juveniles
October 19, 2021
Is the Search For Brian Laundrie Over? Florida Nature Reserve Re-Opens to Public
A Florida environmental park where investigators have been searching for fugitive Brian Laundrie has re-opened to the public for the first time since authorities launched a large-scale search for the person of interest in Gabby Petito’s murder. As the New …
Sex Crimes
October 19, 2021
Bystanders Who Did Nothing While Train Victim Was Raped May Have Recorded Attack on Their Phones
As a man brutally raped a woman on a Philadelphia commuter train last week, passengers not only did nothing to intervene, but they reportedly held their phones up and may have recorded the attack instead of alerting authorities, KYW-TV reports. “There were …
Murder
October 19, 2021
SWAT Team Swarms Home: Maya Millette Husband Arrested for MURDER Nine Months After Her Disappearance
The husband of California mom, Maya Millette, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder. Billy Little, a lawyer working with Maya’s family, said that a SWAT team stormed Larry Millette’s Chula Vista residence at close to 11:00 a.m., Fox News …
Family Crime
October 19, 2021
Alex Murdaugh Denied Bond in Fraud Case Related to Housekeeper’s Death
South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was denied bond on Tuesday, amid allegations that he misappropriated settlement funds related to the 2018 death of his longtime housekeeper. According to the Island Packet, Judge Clifton Newman also ordered Murdaugh, 53, to undergo a …
Juveniles
October 19, 2021
Dad of Missing AMBER Alert Boy Said Murdered Mother ‘Needed Help,’ Cannot Explain Why the Pair Traveled to Milwaukee
The father of a missing 3-year-old boy says he does not know why the child and his mother were in Milwaukee, where the boy’s mother was found dead of an apparent homicide. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Major P. Harris has …
Celebrity
October 19, 2021
Cause of Death Revealed for ‘Tiger King’ Star Erik Cowie, Found Facedown in Bed
The cause of death for “Tiger King” zookeeper Erik Cowie has been released, a little over a month after his death. Officials with the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner stated that Cowie, a zookeeper at the Greater Wynnewood …
Crime Stories
October 19, 2021
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] Manhunt For Brian Laundrie: Take Down on the Appalachian Trail
As the search for Brian Laundrie goes on, sightings continue to be reported. Surveillance footage has surfaced of a man resembling the Florida fugitive, riding a bicycle, about three hours north of North Port where Laundrie’s parents live. And on …
Murder
October 19, 2021
Driver Allegedly Throws Woman From Moving Lamborghini, Killing Her
The fatal incident reportedly stemmed from a stolen wallet
Missing
October 19, 2021
Cleo Smith: Mom of Missing Girl Who Disappeared at Campsite Speaks Out, Says She Has ‘No idea’ Where Daughter is
The mother of a missing Australian girl who hasn’t been seen in days claims she has no idea what happened to her daughter. As CrimeOnline previously reported, family members reported Cleo Smith missing on Saturday morning. The child was last seen …
Missing
October 19, 2021
‘I Gotta Worry About My Zen’: Former Co-Worker Says Brian Laundrie Was ‘Weirdo’ ‘Yoga Nut’ With Quick Temper
A former co-worker from Brian Laundrie’s native New York said Laundrie would sometimes lose his temper, but he never came off as homicidal. Speaking with Fox News, Michael Livingston, who reportedly worked with Laundrie during parts of 2017 and 2018, …
