Derek Chauvin, suspect in George Floyd killing, is released on no-cash bond
Murder
The former police officer facing multiple charges in the death of George Floyd has been released from jail on a $1 million no-cash bond.
Murder
October 7, 2020
Rookie cop shoots Jonathan Price FOUR TIMES as he tries to break up domestic altercation: Docs
The officer was reportedly wearing a bodycam at the time of the incident
Sex Crimes
October 7, 2020
10-month-old baby girl dies after youth football coach father rapes her, Googles ‘how to know if a baby is dead,’ DA says
UPDATE: No heat or hot water in apartment while father rapes 10-month-old baby girl, then flirts on Instagram as she dies Pennsylvania authorities arrested a Lower Providence Township man after his infant daughter died from sexual assault, officials said. CBS Philly …
Sex Crimes
October 7, 2020
Police searching for suspect wanted on multiple child sex charges
Authorities in Texas are looking for a man who reportedly has several warrants out for multiple sexual violence allegations involving children. As KMTB reports, the Port Arthur Police Department said in a Facebook post that Hershel Obey, 27, is wanted …
Unsolved
October 7, 2020
Persons of interest detained in connection with ‘Baby Elle,’ a tot found dead near Delaware softball field
It’s been a year since a toddler, coined “Baby Elle,” was found dead near a Delaware softball field, and authorities announced this week that they’ve detained people in connection with the case. As CrimeOnline previously reported, investigators responded to the …
Violent Crime
October 7, 2020
DEVELOPING: Police, GBI investigate the murder of a 9-year-old girl
*This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.* Authorities launched a murder investigation after a young girl was killed at a Georgia apartment complex earlier this week. According to police, a 9-year-old was found …
Juveniles
October 7, 2020
Maliyah Bass: Boyfriend, mom charged as officials release probable cause for Texas tot found dead in bayou
On Tuesday, Houston police arrested a mother and her boyfriend in connection with the death of 2-year-old Maliyah Bass. As CrimeOnline previously reported, a jogger found Maliyah’s body floating in Brays Bayou, off of the 5200 block of Carrolton Street …
Family Crime
October 7, 2020
Woman stabs her 73-year-old mother to death: Report
A Virginia woman is in custody on suspicion of fatally stabbing her own mother. Sophie Rumuly, 73, was found dead of an apparent homicide in her Spotsylvania County home on October 5. According to WHSV, Rumuly’s husband called called police …
Podcast
October 6, 2020
Stand with Sophie: Father of little girl who claims abuse speaks out in special ‘Crime Stories’ episode
On Tuesday’s “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace,” Nancy Grace examined the “Stand with Sophie” case, which went viral over the summer. She spoke with Sophie’s father, Michael Long, about the allegations and updated listeners on the contentious custody between Sophie’s …
October 6, 2020
BREAKING: Body likely of missing mom Natalie Jones found in wooded area
Georgia authorities found the body of who they believe is missing mom Natalie Jones, who vanished over the 4th of July weekend. According to officials, a body was found inside a hot pink Chevrolet on a property in a wooded …
Weird Crime
October 6, 2020
Florida man fires AR-15 at Census worker for ‘trespassing’: Report
The suspect claimed he feared for his life
Murder
October 6, 2020
Federal judge whose son was fatally shot by killer in FedEx uniform watched him ‘fade away’ with wounded husband at her side
A federal judge whose son was fatally shot by a disgruntled anti-feminist attorney has spoken out about the shocking tragedy that killed her son this summer. As the New York Post reports, New Jersey federal Judge Esther Salas appeared on …
Homicide
October 6, 2020
Elderly veteran killed in dispute with maskless bar patron: Prosecutor
Prosecutors in New York announced Monday that a suspect was arrested for killing an elderly man late last month during a dispute over masks that turned violent. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said Donald Lewinski, 65, was charged with …
Celebrity Justice
October 6, 2020
BREAKING: Eddie Van Halen dead at 65
Rock legend Eddie Van Halen has died at the age of 65 after a long illness. According to TMZ, the co-founder of Van Halen died at a hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday after his condition had taken a sharp …
Murder
October 6, 2020
Son murders elderly parents, leaves them dead in home for weeks while fleeing the state: Police
A North Carolina man accused of murdering his parents has been found and arrested in South Carolina. WRAL reports that on Sunday, Selma, North Carolina, authorities with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the home of Stephen Michael Boggs …
Most Wanted
October 6, 2020
‘Most Wanted’ fugitive captured a year after murdering girlfriend & her 4-year-old son, officials say
The U.S. Marshals Service announced Tuesday that they have arrested a man in California for killing his girlfriend and her 4-year-old son last year. Agents reportedly apprehended double murder suspect Jory Worthen, 25, at a hotel in Burbank. Worthen is …
Missing
October 6, 2020
Cops dig up restaurant basement floor in connection with Michigan mom’s disappearance 19 years ago
Detroit police executed a search warrant at a restaurant on Friday, in connection to a missing woman last seen 19 years ago. Fox 2 reports that authorities showed up with shovels at the Galaxy Coney Island on Grand River, to …
Police
October 6, 2020
Cop charged with MURDER for shooting Good Samaritan trying to break up fight: Reports
A Texas cop was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder charges for Saturday’s reported shooting of an unarmed Black man who was attempting to defuse a domestic dispute. In a statement issued to CrimeOnline, the Texas Department of Public Safety …
Missing
October 6, 2020
SEE IT: New video shows final moments before missing yoga instructor mom Stephanie Hollingsworth disappears
Florida authorities released security footage Monday that shows Stephanie Hollingsworth on the day she disappeared. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Hollingsworth left home in the Orlando suburb of Belle Isle on September 25 to run errands. She withdrew $20 cash from a nearby …
Child Abuse
October 5, 2020
Former Sunday school teacher convicted of child rape seeks pardon from state
A convicted child rapist is seeking a pardon from the state of Alabama, almost 50 years after he molested and assaulted a 7-year-old girl who was a student in his Sunday school class. Leon Albert Prince, 79, served 15 years …
Missing
October 5, 2020
MISSING: California college student from North Carolina missing since last week
San Francisco police are looking for a 19-year-old former University of California-Berkeley student who hasn’t been seen since September 30. Sydney West’s family reported her missing on October 2, police reporting, saying that she is considered at risk because of …
Attempted Murder
October 5, 2020
Ex-boyfriend breaks into former girlfriend’s home, attacks visitor with machete
A Louisiana man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house Monday morning and attacked a man there with a machete, KATC reports. Crowley Police were called about a home invasion at about 4:20 a.m. Monday and arrived to find people at the …
Coronavirus
October 5, 2020
SEE IT: Mask dispute leads passengers to pummel each other on flight [Report]
A video posted to Instagram appears to show two passengers aboard a Utah-bound flight fight each other during a dispute over maks. KSL reported that the altercation occurred Saturday on an Allegiant Air flight from Mesa Arizona, to Provo, Utah. …
Missing
October 5, 2020
MISSING: Pregnant Georgia teenager vanishes more than a week ago
A pregnant Georgia teenager hasn’t been seen in more than a week, and police in Columbus are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Escreanna Richmond, 16, was last seen at an 8th Avenue apartment building, in the north …
Court
October 5, 2020
Cannibal who mutilated, murdered Grindr date Kevin Bacon before eating his testicles is deemed competent for trial: Reports
A Michigan man accused of murdering and mutilating his Grindr date has been deemed competent to stand trial. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Kevin Bacon, 25, (pictured right) was reported missing on Christmas 2019, a day after he met in-person with …
Murder
October 5, 2020
‘Please don’t rape me!’: Woman heard screaming before murder victim found bludgeoned to death with rock [Report]
A Utah man was arrested Saturday for killing a woman who was reportedly found beaten to death in a parking lot late last month. KSTU reported that Jovane Silva, 22, has refused to speak to investigators after being arrested on …
Violent Crime
October 5, 2020
Locksmith helps save kidnap victim who wrote secret message on her hand: Report
A man allegedly held the woman against her will in her own home and threatened to burn her house down
Shooting
October 5, 2020
‘They took my son from me’: Cop fatally shoots Good Samaritan who was breaking up domestic dispute [Reports]
UPDATE: Officer Shaun Lucas charged with murder in shooting death of Jonathan Price A Texas cop has been placed on administrative leave in connection with Saturday’s reported fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man who was breaking up a domestic …
Juveniles
October 5, 2020
Teen brother facing murder charges after 5-year-old girl found dead of ‘sharp force injuries’: Report
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in the violent death of his 5-year-old half-sister. According to WMAR, the 5-year-old girl was found dead in her Pasadena, Maryland, home on Saturday morning. Anaya Jannah Abdul was reportedly deceased in …
Murder
October 5, 2020
1-year-old boy dies after carjacker steals car by hospital parking lot, rams into him while in mother’s arms: Reports
A 1-year-old Texas boy is dead after police say a man who stole a car hit the child while trying to escape. ABC 8 reports that the incident happened close to the Texas Health Huguley Hospital on the 11800 block …
Manslaughter
October 5, 2020
Teen dad shoots & kills girlfriend in front of their 6-week-old daughter, cops say
A Michigan teen was arrested Wednesday, the same day he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend in front of their newborn daughter. Eastpointe police announced Friday via a Facebook post that RayQuan Taylor was arrested on manslaughter charges. Police told Macomb …
Missing
October 5, 2020
Natalie Jones: Petition urges grand jury to investigate missing mom’s ex-boyfriend, who’s accused of putting out a hit on a deputy
Friends of missing Georgia woman, Natalie Jones, are pushing for a grand jury inquiry into her disappearance. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Jones, 28, of Grantville, was last seen on July 4 as she drove away from a friend’s home in …
Missing
October 5, 2020
Missing mom seen leaving on Ring camera days ago, hasn’t returned home or been heard from since
*This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information becomes available.* North Dakota authorities are searching for a missing woman who disappeared Wednesday night and hasn’t been heard from since. KVRR News reports that according to the …
Missing
October 4, 2020
UPDATE: Child’s body found in search for missing Colorado toddler
Searchers looking for a missing Grand Junction toddler on Sunday found the body of a small child who matched the description of 3-year-old Adelesia, who is believed to have wandered away from home early Saturday evening. The Mesa County Sheriff’s …
Juveniles
October 4, 2020
Louisiana mom beats children; 9-month-old boy dies: Cops
After a months-long investigation, Louisiana authorities have charged a 29-year-old woman in the death of her 9-month-old son. Shreveport police said they responded to a call on May 2 about a baby suffering from blunt force injuries to his body. …
Child Abuse
October 4, 2020
Foster mom, boyfriend arrested in death of toddler who’d been in their care for just TWO MONTHS
A Colorado foster mother and her boyfriend were arrested last week following an investigation into the death of a 15-month-old boy in their care, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says. Dacey Spinuzzi, 31, has been charged with child abuse resulting …
Missing
October 4, 2020
UPDATE: Child’s body found as authorities search for missing 3-year-old
Update 7:30 p.m.: Searchers in a helicopter on Sunday located the body of a small child matching the description of a missing Grand Junction toddler believed to have wandered away from home the previous evening, Denver 7 reports. The body …
Manslaughter
October 4, 2020
Millionaire killer who used ‘rough sex’ defense for light sentence to be freed this month
A millionaire tycoon from Britain will be freed after serving half his already light sentence for battering his girlfriend to death during what he said was a “rough sex” session in 2018, the Birmingham Mail reports. John Broadhurst, 41, admitted …
Murder
October 4, 2020
Ex-MLB player takes his own life after murdering former girlfriend: Police
A former professional baseball player suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend has been found dead from an apparent suicide, the Arizona Republic reports. Authorities believe Charles Haeger, 37, shot and killed his former girlfriend, Danielle Breed, 34, in Scottsdale and later turned the gun on …
Missing
October 4, 2020
Husband and wife who went missing after going on a hike found shot to death: Report
A homicide investigation is underway after an elderly couple was found dead early Saturday morning in Colorado, KKTV reports. Lee and Stella Vigil had been reported missing at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday because they had not returned from a hike …
Murder
October 3, 2020
Former MLB pitcher wanted in ex-girlfriend’s fatal shooting: Cops
A former professional baseball pitcher is wanted by Scottsdale, Arizona, police in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend in the Phoenix suburb Friday, ABC15 reports. Charlie Haeger’s abandoned Plymouth Voyager was found Saturday afternoon near Flagstaff, 118 miles from Scottsdale. …
Sex Crimes
October 3, 2020
Virginia ‘lifeguard rapist’ gets 65 years in prison for 2 rapes
A Virginia man convicted of raping two women lifeguards at pools in Alexandria and Fairfax was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Friday, WTOP reports. Jesse Bjerke, 39, pleaded guilty in October 2019 to the 2016 rape and abduction …
Court
October 3, 2020
Tennessee man stabs, dismembers parents after he learns they were cutting financial support
Joel Guy Jr was found guilty Friday of the gruesome murders.
Child Abuse
October 3, 2020
Alabama man produces porn with children under 5
Matthew Miller was sentenced this week to 600 years in prison for the crimes.
Terror
October 3, 2020
Olympic park bomber seeks release from prison: Reports
The man who pleaded guilty to bombings at women’s clinics in Alabama and Georgia, a lesbian bar in Atlanta, and the 1996 Olympic Games is pushing to have his sentences vacated, WBMA reports. Eric Robert Rudolph, now 54, filed a …
Juveniles
October 3, 2020
Killer dragged 6-year-old boy to basement, fatally shot him execution-style
More details have been released in the murders of a Michigan woman and a young boy, WDIV-TV reports. The bodies of 6-year-old Tai’raz Moore and his father’s 28-year-old girlfriend were discovered in the basement of a home near Detroit on Thursday …
Murder
October 2, 2020
Alabama student says he shot dead fellow student in self-defense: Court
An Alabama college student charged with murder in the death of a fellow student told police he shot Adam “Belle” Dowdell in the back of the head in self defense, a Montgomery police detective testified Friday, the Montgomery Advertiser reports. …
Murder
October 2, 2020
Florida man beats his mother to death, calls uncle for help: Cops
A 37-year-old Florida man was charged this week with the bloody beating death of his 68-year-old mother, who was found dead in her Sanford home by relatives called to the scene by her alleged killer, News 6 reports. Adam Savage …
Violent Crime
October 2, 2020
Suzanne Morphew’s brother shares new details about her last known sighting and strange activity on his sister’s Facebook page hours before she was reported missing
In an appearance on the Dr. Phil show, the brother of a missing Colorado woman said he is convinced Suzanne Morphew was murdered, and offered new information about the timeline the Mother’s Day weekend she was reported missing. Andy Moorman …
Juveniles
October 2, 2020
Florida man and father charged with sex trafficking a minor from Croatia
The US Department of Justice has charged a Florida man and his son with multiple charges related to sex trafficking a child from Croatia, the US Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida reports. Jordan Jysae Pulido, 26, and Roberto Santana …