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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

23-year-old Bricen Rivers, who had recently been released from jail in Tennessee, has been arrested for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old Lauren Johansen, in Gulfport, Mississippi according to a release from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department.

Mistake in Release Leads to Tragic Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Mississippi

South Carolina State

TheDailyBeast

A little phone sex is reportedly going a long way for Susan Smith, who nears her November 4 parole hearing on her life sentence for drowning her two kids. Smith, who was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after 30 years in 1995 after she drowned sons Michael Daniel, 3 and Alexander Tyler, 1, is gearing up for life outside by courting some sugar daddies, according to the New York Post. Smith, 52, has reportedly been having phone sex with possible suitors who have offered her hundreds of thousands of dollars upon her release. According to family sources...

Killer Mom Susan Smith Reportedly Tees Up Sugar Daddies as Parole Hearing Nears

Texas State

Huntsville, TX

CBS DFW

A Texas man who admitted that he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot the 18-year-old girlfriend of his drug dealer was set to be executed on Wednesday — what would have been the victim's 41st birthday.The remains of Bridget Townsend weren't found until October 2002, nearly two years after she vanished, when Ramiro Gonzales, having received two life sentences for kidnapping and raping another woman, led authorities to the spot in Southwest Texas where he left her body.His execution by lethal injection was planned for Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.Patricia Townsend, the victim's mother, told USA Today...

Texas inmate set to be executed on teen victim's birthday

Mcalester, OK

Fox News

Richard Rojem Jr., the Oklahoma man convicted of the 1984 rape and murder of his former stepdaughter, was served pizza and ice cream before he was put to death Thursday morning.For his final meal, he requested two small double-cheese, double-pepperoni pizzas from Little Caesars and two cups of vanilla ice cream. He also asked for a bottle of Vernors ginger ale, according to The Oklahoman.Rojem, 66, was put to death by three-drug lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester and was declared dead at 10:16 a.m., prison officials said. He did not seek any last-minute stay.OKLAHOMA DEATH ROW INMATE...

Death row inmate served Little Caesars pizza as last meal before execution for killing former stepdaughter

New York Post

Jodi Arias is serving a life sentence in Arizona for murdering her on-off boyfriend in 2008 — but that hasn’t stopped her from selling her artwork online for thousands of dollars. 

The convicted murderer — who turned 44 this week — works with her family to maintain a website and an Instagram page of her work. 

While her website claims that she is not currently accepting commissions, Arias acknowledged on Instagram that she recently painted a cow after “someone I really couldn’t turn down asked me to paint one for her office.” 





Arias wrote that one of her prison guards paid very close...

Jodi Arias, in prison for brutal murder of boyfriend Travis Alexander, is selling her artwork online — and making bank

Arizona State

uInterview.com

Jodi Arias, serving a life sentence in Arizona for the 2008 murder of her former boyfriend, has found a new outlet for expression and income: selling her artwork online. Arias, who recently turned 44, maintains an online presence through a website and Instagram account managed by her family. While her website states she’s not accepting commissions, Arias recently completed a painting of a cow after a special request. She shared on Instagram that a prison guard took particular interest in the piece’s progress.

Convicted Murderer Jodi Arias Sells Paintings From Prison For $2,500 Each

Oklahoma State

The Independent

An Oklahoma man convicted of raping and murdering his 7-year-old former stepdaughter in 1985 was executed on Thursday morningRichard Rojem Jr, 66, maintained his innocence up until his execution by lethal injection for raping and stabbing to death Layla Dawn Cummings, the 7-year-old daughter of his ex-wife, Mindy Cummings. Rojem was pronounced dead at 10:16 a.m. local time at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, approximately 90 miles south of Tulsa. He did not have any final words, according to a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. Layla’s body was found in a field two months after Rojem and...

Oklahoma executes man for rape and murder of his 7-year-old former stepdaughter

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

Harrison County, MS

Irish Star

Lauren Johansen, 22, was found dead and wrapped in a sheet in the back of her car in a cemetery in Harrison County, Mississippi, last Thursday

Mississippi student 'mutilated to death by ex who begged to keep him in jail'

Claiborne County, MS

The two inmates -- who were being held on murder charges -- escaped Claiborne County Detention Center, with authorities saying one of the men was left with "a bad limp and an injury to his right leg," before they were both found the next day. Two murder suspects have been...

2 'Dangerous' Murder Suspects Who Escaped Jail Through Ceiling Captured After Manhunt

A death row inmate has said he is struggling to sleep now that his execution date has been set. Emmanuel Littlejohn, 52, says it is “all you think about” as the execution date has been set. "When they're talking about killing you, it's kind of hard to sleep,” he told The Oklahoman.

Death row inmate reveals he's 'not sleeping' and protests innocence as execution date set

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Nearly two months after rocking headlines for their shocking arrests, Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner were indicted by a grand jury on Friday (July 19) following charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud. As reported, the mother-son duo allegedly stole almost $500,000 in jewelry, $160,000...

Sean Kingston & His Mother Face 20 Years in Prison After Indictment in $1 Million Fraud Scheme

Lancaster County, PA

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NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Court TV

Kelly Matthews described an alleged attack by Wade Wilson months before the murders of two women he was convicted of. (7/2/24)
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Convicted Killer Wade Wilson’s Ex Describes Attack

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

WAFB

NewsBreak

Trial date set for woman accused of helping Daniel Callihan kidnap 2 girls

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Trial date set for woman accused of helping Daniel Callihan kidnap 2 girls

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