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Remains of Suzanne Morphew found 3 years after her disappearance
Morphew Family via AP (SALIDA, Colo.) — The remains of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother of two who went missing in 2020, have been found, authorities said. Human remains located on Sept. 22 during an unrelated [Read More…]
Senior Baton Rouge officer on leave after son arrested in ‘brave cave’ case
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (BATON ROUGE, La.) — A Baton Rouge police deputy chief was placed on leave a week after his son, an officer with the department, was arrested for allegedly tasing and handcuffing a suspect, [Read More…]
Ghost guns found at licensed Manhattan day care: Police
WABC (NEW YORK) — Ghost guns have been found at a licensed Manhattan day care, the New York City police announced, just weeks after drugs were found at a different day care in the city where [Read More…]
Suspect wanted in murder of Baltimore tech CEO linked to attempted murder case: Police
EcoMap (BALTIMORE) — A convict accused of murdering a Baltimore tech CEO has also been linked to an attempted murder, arson and rape that occurred last week, police said, as a manhunt for the suspect continues. [Read More…]
Murder suspect mistakenly freed from Indianapolis jail captured after 2-week manhunt
Marion County Sheriff’s Office via AP (INDIANAPOLIS) — A murder suspect who was accidentally released from an Indiana jail due to a clerical error has been apprehended following a two-week manhunt, authorities said. Kevin Mason, 28, [Read More…]
These neighborhoods in New York City are sinking the fastest, according to a new study
Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City is sinking at the same time that sea levels around the world are rising, which could exacerbate flooding concerns for the region. Researchers have found [Read More…]
Boyfriend of missing mother of 5 Crystal Rogers arrested in connection with her 2015 disappearance
Hardin County Detention Center (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — The boyfriend of a Kentucky mother of five who vanished in 2015 has been arrested in connection with her disappearance, state and federal authorities said. Crystal Rogers, 35, was [Read More…]
Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann not a ‘monster,’ maintains his innocence: Attorney
WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The attorney for Gilgo Beach, New York, murder suspect Rex Heuermann on Wednesday denied that his client is a “monster of a person” and maintained Heuermann’s innocence. Heuermann returned to [Read More…]
200 people have died from gun violence in DC this year: Police
makenoodle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A student was shot and killed on Tuesday just blocks from his high school, according to police. The student’s death marks the 200th homicide in the District of Columbia this [Read More…]
Mom of slain deputy devastated DA isn’t pursuing death penalty: ‘How dare you’
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The mother of a young sheriff’s deputy who was gunned down on duty is devastated that the district attorney isn’t pursuing the death penalty. “It just seems that the district [Read More…]
Flight attendant found dead with sock lodged in her mouth in airport hotel room
WPVI-TV (PHILADELPHIA) — A female American Airlines flight attendant has been found dead with a sock in her mouth in a hotel room near Philadelphia’s Airport, according to ABC News’ Philadelphia station WPVI-TV. Cleaning staffers [Read More…]
Police say they thwarted ‘potential active shooter’ outside church in Virginia
Prince William County Police Department (NEW YORK) — A Virginia man was arrested at a church after allegedly being found inside with a loaded semi-automatic pistol with an additional magazine, a folding knife and a [Read More…]
Police looking for little boy at center of pizza gift card scam to support his baseball team
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (TROY, Ill.) — Police are looking for a young boy — estimated to be about 6 years old — who is thought to be at the center of a pizza scam by [Read More…]
Multiple striking auto workers struck by car outside Michigan plant
WJRT (FLINT, Mich.) — Police in Michigan are looking for an auto plant employee who they say struck a group of picketing auto workers with their vehicle outside a plant Tuesday afternoon. Chief Matthew Bade of [Read More…]
Police chief went straight to FBI after Baton Rouge ‘brave cave’ allegations: Source
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (BATON ROUGE, La.) — When Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) leadership found out about the allegations of the “brave cave,” the police chief immediately went to the FBI in August, according to a [Read More…]
Charges dropped against Philadelphia officer in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry
Sheila Paras/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A judge dismissed the case against a former Philadelphia police officer who had been charged with murder in connection to the death of Eddie Irizarry. Mark Dial had been charged [Read More…]
Suspect sought in murder of 26-year-old tech CEO: Police
VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/Getty Images (BALTIMORE) — A suspect is sought in the murder of a 26-year-old founder of a tech company who was found dead with “blunt-force trauma wounds” in a Baltimore apartment building, police said. [Read More…]
Husband of owner of Bronx day care where child died of fentanyl arrested in Mexico: Sources
U.S. Southern District of New York (NEW YORK) — The husband of the owner of a New York City day care where a 1-year-old boy died following fentanyl exposure has been arrested, law enforcement sources told [Read More…]
Texas law that restricted drag shows declared unconstitutional
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against a Texas bill that restricted “sexually oriented performances” and has been criticized for limiting public drag performances in the state. U.S. District [Read More…]
26-year-old tech CEO found dead with blunt-force trauma wounds: Police
VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/Getty Images (BALTIMORE) — A homicide investigation is underway after the 26-year-old founder of a tech company was found dead with “blunt-force trauma wounds” in a Baltimore apartment building, police said. Police found Pava [Read More…]