Nancy Grace talks ‘Tot Mom’ Casey Anthony latest gym photos and teases her “Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty” cameo – premiering Sunday May 5 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!
– Accused murderer and kidnapper Jake Patterson has a court appearance scheduled for 1 p.m. EST at the in Barron County court in Wisconsin.
– Patterson previously stated he planned to guilty to the charges against him.
– A sentencing date will be scheduled if Patterson pleads guilty.
– Patterson is charged with homicide, kidnapping, and burglary.
The trial for Bo Dukes, a man accused of helping to conceal teacher Tara Grinstead’s body, is underway continues at Wilcox County Superior Court in Georgia.
Dukes is one of two men accused of taking part in Grinstead’s death and disappearance. In 2017, he was indicted on charges of concealing a death, tampering with evidence, and hindering apprehension of a criminal.
Grinstead was last seen in 2005, in Oncilla, Georgia, leaving a party. The former beauty queen’s disappearance remained cold for over a decade until a 2017 tip led authorities to Dukes. Ryan Duke, a friend of Dukes at the time, was also arrested, and confessed to killing Grinstead and hiding her body. Duke later said he falsely confessed so he could go to jail in order to avoid retaliation from Dukes.
– Cedric Marks, 44, allegedly killed his former girlfriend, Jenna Scott and her friend, Michael Swearington.
– Both victims were found deceased in shallow graves last month, in a rural area in Oklahoma.
– During a prisoner transport van ride carrying nine other suspects and two guards, Marks escaped when the driver made a stop at a McDonald’s near Houston, Texas.
– Marks was shackled inside the van. Police are trying to figure out how he broke free.
– Police found the suspect hiding in a trash can in the backyard of a home in Conroe, Texas.
– Marks’ former girlfriend, April Pease, has been missing since 2009. He’s now a suspect in her possible murder.
– Marks was first captured in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on another warrant for burglary, which occurred months before the two victims were found dead.
The Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents appears live in the Barron County Court at 3:30 p.m. CST. Jake Patterson, 21, of Gordon, is facing charges of murder and kidnapping.
Barron County Sheriff’s Department’s announced Thursday evening that 13-year-old Jayme Closs, who disappeared from her Wisconsin home after her parents were shot to death in October, has been found alive. Watch the press conference live now.
Nancy Grace joins ABC Nightline as they investigate the disappearance of Kelsey Berreth.
It’s National Domestic Violence month in the U.S. and countries all over the world. If you are someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some resources that can help right away.
The National Domestic Violence hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). Resources for the deaf are available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) by videophone (855-812-1001), instant messenger (DeafHotline) or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides resources for victims and advocates affected by sexual assault. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a staff member who can connect you with sexual assault resources in your area.
For youth in crisis, The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is available 24/7 at (1-800) 4-A-Child or (1-800) 422-4453.
Visit the website for the National Coalition of Domestic Violence for further resources: https://ncadv.org/resources
Help is always available. Make the call that could save your own or someone else’s life today.
– CCTV footage, initially obtained by ABC, emerged on Thursday of the 12 children Turpin children being rescued from their parents’ “House of Horrors” last Monday.
– The 13th child, a teen girl, had already escaped from the home and called police to report her parents were abusive.
– An older child is seen carrying a younger sibling as California officers escort them from a Perris home.
– One of the siblings ran from the home, toward a waiting van.
– Most of the children, starved and abused, were taken to local hospitals for malnourishment treatment.
– The parents, David and Louise Turpin, are currently behind bars on numerous felony charges, including child abuse and torture.
– David Turpin is accused of a lewd act against one of his daughters.
***WARNING*** Graphic Video
-Hampton County, South Carolina, police officer, Quincy Smith, spent $30 to buy his own security eyepiece camera.
-“Take your hands out of your pocket! If you don’t stop I’m gonna tase you,” the officer screams at a man accused of harassing people at a convenience store.
-Malcolm Antwan Orr, the suspect, shot Officer Smith several times, severing a vein in his neck and shattering bones.
-Smith falls to the ground, and with blood gushing from his neck, he manages to call for backup.
-Later, Smith is heard asking another officer to tell his family he loves them.
-Smith survives the incident.
-His $30 eyepiece security camera helps convict Orr.
-Smith later said it was the best $30 he’s ever spent.
– Dalia Dippolito was convicted in 2011 of hiring a hitman to kill her husband in August 2009.
– Prior to her conviction, police set up a fake scene and allowed Dippolito to believe her husband had been killed.
– Her husband, Mike Dippolito, who later divorced Dalia, made a surprise visit to her at a Florida police station while she still thought he was dead.
– A conviction and 20-year sentence in 2011 got thrown out on appeal.
– Dippolito was found guilty during her third trial.
– A motion seeking a fourth trial for Dippolito was denied.
– Prosecutors are seeking 30 years.
– Three attackers armed with shotgun broke into a Sarasota home at around 4:46 a.m. on Thursday morning.
– The homeowner grabbed a machete and fought the would-be armed robbers.
– Video surveillance caught the victim defended his home.
– Alen Beltran-Vazquez, Angel Cabrera-Basulto and Ronier Jauregui-Lorente were identified as the suspects.
– The homeowner holds Beltran-Vazquez until police; the other two suspects fled.
– Jorge Valido-Leyva and Roberto Salcedo-Balanza reportedly were in the getaway vehicle.
– All five suspects are now arrested.
