Toddler drowns in grease pit outside ice cream parlor
Juveniles
“It’s really quiet around here without her today,” the grieving mother said
October 16, 2017
Manhunt underway after two reported violent inmates escape jail through air duct
Authorities issued a statewide manhunt in Missouri after two inmates escaped through an air duct from the Pemiscot County Jail in Caruthersville. ABC News reports that William Carter (pictured left), 27, who’s facing first degree murder charges, and Joseph Latamondeer (pictured right), 41, who’s facing felony assault and kidnapping charges, somehow managed to sneak out of their cells, and sliver their …
Murder
October 16, 2017
President Trump offers theory on Stephen Paddock Las Vegas massacre
It is unclear where the President is getting his information. He had previously theorized that Paddock was “probably smart”
National
October 16, 2017
New details emerge in Kenneka Jenkins case
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 …
Podcast
October 16, 2017
HEAR IT! 9-1-1 Call when baby disappears. What does it reveal? Plus man murdered over imaginary girlfriend?
A mother calls 911 to report her 2-week-old baby is missing. The infant was found dead a day later in woods near her home and the father is accused of the murder of tiny Caliyah McNabb. In this Crime Stories episode, Nancy Grace examines the 911 recording for clues along with crime scene expert Sheryl …
Child Abuse
October 16, 2017
Possible prison time for unlicensed daycare worker after baby dies in her care
A Virginia daycare worker pleaded guilty to felony child neglect charges on Thursday after an infant died in her care last year in her Chesterfield home. ABC3 reports that 3-month-old Peter Hitt died while in the care of Carrie C. Persichini, a 53-year-old unlicensed childcare worker who admitted to putting the baby down on his stomach …
Murder
October 16, 2017
Murder suspect sends lewd ‘sexts’ to multiple women the same day he allegedly killed a young mother at the gym: Report
An Indiana man suspecting of murdering a woman at the gym was allegedly sending ‘sexts’ to other women before and after the brutal killing. Fox 59 reports that Cody Weir, 25, was arrested on suspicion of murdering 23-year-old Carina Rodriguez at her apartment building gym in Avon. A building resident reportedly discovered the young woman’s …
Theft
October 16, 2017
Airport worker caught red-handed opening passengers’ bags and stealing items: Police
Authorities say an employee of a baggage handling company was caught on surveillance camera rifling through passengers’ bags and taking items. New York Post reports that police arrested Abdullah Hayee Mayeh, 27, for theft after the surveillance camera reportedly caught him taking items from passengers’ bags while at the Phuket International Airport in Thailand on Oct. 12. …
Media
October 15, 2017
Roommates record harrowing escape from California wildfire [Video]
At least 40 people have died as a result of major wildfires in California, and footage of one daring escape shows how close the disaster has come to claiming even more lives. As the New York Post reported, video of the two Loma Rica roommates reveals their frantic reaction to seeing a nearby blaze creep …
Homicide
October 15, 2017
Texas teen found shot, dumped near river one day after he was reported missing
A Texas teen reported missing last week was found dead at a Brazoria County boat ramp, according to authorities. As KHOU reported, 17-year-old Devin Davalos had been shot multiple times. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case, police say. An unidentified minor and Michael Trevino Jr., 17, are currently only facing charges …
October 15, 2017
Indebted ‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur found dead in river with gunshot to forehead: Report
A body recovered from the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Thursday was identified as a businessman featured on an episode of “Shark Tank.” WPSG reported that Philip Reitnour’s body was discovered shortly before 11 a.m. near the Walnut Street Bridge. Reitnour, 58, founded Emergensee, a smartphone app that allows a user to send real-time video, …
Unsolved
October 15, 2017
Woman allegedly robs man as he has a seizure in 7-Eleven [VIDEO]
Utah police are searching for a woman who allegedly robbed a man as he had a seizure in a Midvale 7-Eleven. Footage obtained by KSTU showed the woman taking a credit card from a man as he was on the floor suffering a seizure. The suspect is also seen stepping over the man and exiting the store …
