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'These are the actions of a coward': Man allegedly kills nearly entire family in mysterious massacre — leaving 1-year-old injured
The defendant killed his wife, his 6-year-old son, his mother-in-law, and his father-in-law, police say. Killian is also alleged to have shot and critically injured his 1-year-old son. The post ‘These are the actions of a coward’: Man allegedly kills nearly entire family in mysterious massacre — leaving 1-year-old injured first appeared on Law & Crime.
California: Mystery deepens as toddler’s body found at recycling facility, father found dead miles away
Authorities in California have initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a toddler’s body at a recycling facility and her father’s death in a different city. The body of 3-year-old Ellie Chinaza Obi Lorenzo was found by San Jose police around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to KRON.
Local rapper shot, killed during meet-and-greet at grand opening of beauty store in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — A local female rapper was killed in a shooting in Oakland on Saturday afternoon during the grand opening of a beauty store. Another person was injured. The Oakland Police Department says they are still working to identify the shooter. Family and friends gathered outside Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland on Sunday. […]
Homeless man arrested after woman's remains found in fire along California creek
SAN PABLO, Calif. (TCN) -- A 35-year-old man who police describe as transient is in custody on suspicion of killing a woman whose body was found in a fire along a creek. According to the San Pablo Police Department, on Tuesday, July 2, Contra Costa Fire personnel extinguished the flames along the San Pablo Creek and found a deceased individual with severe burns. They notified police, who then responded to the scene.
Outside car after crashing, man struck by two others, dies on 680 near Martinez
Late last night, Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 10:55 pm, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a crash on I-680 southbound, just north of Concord Avenue. Our preliminary investigation indicates a black Honda Civic – occupied by a male adult (driver) and a female adult (passenger) – was involved in a solo vehicle crash verses the right concrete barrier on I-680 southbound, just south of SR-4. As a result of this crash the Honda deflected off the right concrete barrier and came to rest blocking the 3 and 4 lanes, just north of Concord Avenue. After the Honda came to rest, the driver exited his vehicle.
Man scams East Bay woman out of $350K after installing solar panels in her home
(KRON) — A man has been convicted of scamming an elderly woman with dementia out of more than $350,000, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said Monday. The man installed solar panels in the victim’s home before gaining her trust and control of her finances. An investigation by the DA’s office revealed that the victim […]
Recently-released inmate suspected as fast-food robber
OAKLAND, Calif. - A man was charged for allegedly robbing three fast-food restaurants earlier this month in Oakland, according to prosecutors. Clarence Esteen, 31, was charged with five counts of second-degree robbery, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said in a statement Thursday. Based on the criminal complaint against him,...
Suspect in multiple Oakland robberies had been released from prison days before crime spree
Authorities said a man who recently committed a robbery spree involving three Oakland restaurants had been released from prison days earlier.Cassave Taqueria's owner shared surveillance footage of the violent robbery which showed a man jumping over a counter to chase after a female worker. The employees said the suspect attacked two female workers. A cook, Santos Sanchez, who was cleaning in the back room, ran toward the man to push him away from the women. The footage showed the suspect punching Sanchez in the face during the struggle. "If I touch it or if I push my cheek, it still...
Marin man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond paroled after 12 years
A San Rafael man whose teenage crime spree ended in Richmond after stealing celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini and attempted murder could soon be released from prison. According to the San Francisco Standard, a state Parole Board granted Max Wade parol on Thursday. Wade was convicted of a 2012...
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