John Wayne Gacy’s death row lawyer believes serial killer murdered dozens more
John Wayne Gacy murdered more than 33 victims, but his lawyer believes the “killer clown” did not act alone. Karen Conti was a fledgling lawyer in the early 1990s, representing the most notorious serial killers of the time in their final appeals from 1993 until his execution by lethal injection on May 4, 1994. Gacy […]
Karen Read murder trial: Challenge prosecutors face with ‘undetermined’ cause of death
A forensic expert said he believes the coroner’s testimony will be crucial ahead of Karen Reed’s murder trial, focusing on two pieces of evidence: the autopsy and the manner in which the victim’s clothing was handled. Prosecutors say Reed is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her car and leaving […]
North Carolina officials reveal possible cause of death for boy, 12, found dead at wilderness therapy camp
A North Carolina boy may have suffocated to death inside a tent at a naturopathic camp for troubled youth after staff failed to check on him, according to a state report released Tuesday. It is said to be expensive. Staff at Trails Carolina, located in Lake Toxaway in the western part of the state, told […]
Madeline Soto death: Mother’s boyfriend charged with first-degree murder
Florida police arrest boyfriend of missing teen’s mother on unrelated charges Stephen Stearns, 38, has been named the “prime suspect” in the February disappearance of his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter Madeline Soto, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Soto was found dead shortly after his arrest, and Stearns was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday, […]
China’s TikTok Flooded Teen with Pro-Suicide Content Before His Death
An Arkansas mother is suing the popular Chinese app TikTok after her son’s death, saying on the Chinese social media platform that “if she hadn’t seen that video, she would still be alive today.” “I truly believe that if Mason hadn’t seen that TikTok video, he would still be alive today,” said Jenny DeSerio, who […]
Bottlenose dolphin found shot to death in southwest Louisiana
A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty regarding a dolphin found shot to death in southwestern Louisiana. Brazil governor declares state of emergency as more than 100 dolphins and thousands of fish found dead Federal wildlife officials said in a news release Monday […]
Tesla driver using autopilot mode charged with vehicular homicide in death of motorcyclist
A Tesla driver has been charged with vehicular homicide after a motorcyclist was struck and killed in Washington on April 19, 2024, FOX 13 Seattle reported. A Washington man was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide after his Tesla in autopilot mode crashed and killed a motorcycle. The accident occurred in Maltby, Washington, around 3:45 […]
‘Death to America’ pamphlets circulated at college anti-Israel encampment, eyewitness says
Multiple University of Michigan student groups shared various anti-Israel materials and pamphlets at a pro-Palestinian encampment this week, according to a witness. One of the pamphlets, titled “Ten Anarchist Essays on Palestinian Solidarity in the United States,” is now available for students to pick up and read. The pamphlet discusses a wide range of opinions […]
With a death and a defection, Republican control of the House falls to 217 seats over 212 Democrats
With the death of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) and the resignation of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), just 429 members fill the 435 seats in the House of Representatives as of Wednesday. Republicans control a razor-thin majority of 217 seats, with Democrats in control of 212 seats. In California, the open seat of former Speaker Kevin […]
Miami City Ballet beating death: Suspect arrested as police reveal details of murder outside building
Police in Miami Beach, Florida, have arrested a suspect accused of beating a transgender woman to death outside the Miami City Ballet building. The person, identified in police reports as 53-year-old Gregory Gibert, is currently charged with second-degree murder and was on probation for armed robbery and aggravated assault at the time of the alleged […]