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Las Vegas mom allegedly beat 2-year-old son to death, pushed him in stroller, and threw his body in dumpster
LAS VEGAS (TCN) -- A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly beating her 2-year-old son to death and leaving his body in a dumpster. On the evening June 6, Las Vegas Metro Police Department officers received a call about a missing 2-year-old from the 400 block of South 15th Street. Officers began looking for the infant, and about four hours later, at 12:58 a.m., they located the child’s body inside a dumpster on the 1300 block of Lewis Avenue. Las Vegas Metro Police said the...
Mother accused of holding toddler’s head underwater because they were 'possessed' by 'the diablo'
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (TCN) -- A 29-year-old mother is in custody on suspicion of nearly drowning her child in a bathtub last week after the child knocked over some potted plants. In the early afternoon of Friday, June 7, officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance after a father found his toddler unresponsive in the bathtub. The man successfully performed lifesaving measures, and the child was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police said the young victim is in stable condition. ...
Tattoo cover-up in murder trial; Witness allegedly wants to see Alec Baldwin in jail — TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jessica Bowlin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the delay in a capital murder trial as a defendant covers up face tattoos, messages exchanged between a mother and grandmother allegedly describing horrific child abuse, and Alex Baldwin’s looming trial. YouTube: Tattoo cover-up in murder trial; Witness allegedly wants to see Alec Baldwin in jail — TCD Sidebar
Ex-cop and onetime cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein sentenced for kidnapping, killing 4 over drug deal
NEW YORK (TCD) -- A police officer turned drug dealer and onetime cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein will spend the rest of his life behind bars for fatally strangling a man over alleged drug money and shooting three others who witnessed his death. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced June 10 that a judge sentenced 56-year-old Nicholas Tartaglione to four consecutive life sentences for orchestrating the April 2016 kidnappings and slayings of Martin Luna, his nephews Miguel Luna and Urbano Santiago, and Martin Luna’s friend Hector Gutierrez. Tartaglione...
Ohio man pleads guilty to killing missing fiancée 13 years ago and burying her in Indiana
HAMILTON, Ohio (TCD) -- A 35-year-old man pleaded guilty last week to killing his fiancée 13 years ago and hiding her body in the woods, where it was found two years later. Butler County court records show John Carter entered the plea on June 7 for involuntary manslaughter, and in exchange, prosecutors dropped two counts of murder for the death of 21-year-old Katelyn Markham. Carter faces a maximum term of three years in prison.
Va. man sentenced for striking his ex-girlfriend in the head with brick after she evicted him
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (TCD) -- A 63-year-old man will spend over two decades in prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacking her with a brick, causing a brain bleed. Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney Colin Stolle announced June 10 that a judge sentenced Bobby Bland to 20 years and 12 months in prison. Bland pleaded guilty in February to malicious wounding, statutory burglary of building with the intent to commit rape/rob/murder/arson, and assault and battery of a family member. According to prosecutors, on Oct. 17,...
Fla. mom who was living in shed with toddler allegedly fed her with bleach in the bottle
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (TCD) -- A 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of child abuse for allegedly putting bleach in her toddler's bottle and feeding it to her. According to a statement, on Jan. 2, a "concerned relative" of Melissa Barnes reached out to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and said Barnes put bleach in her 13-month-old daughter's bottle. The relative reportedly found Barnes living in a "cold, cluttered, and unsanitary" shed without power with the little girl. Barnes' relative reportedly tried feeding the toddler, but she refused it.
N.C. mother accused of intentionally overdosing her kids with prescription drugs
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (TCD) -- A 28-year-old mother stands accused of intentionally overdosing her young children for months. The Union County Sheriff’s Office first began the investigation in March after Sarah Jones’ 8-year-old and 9-year-old children were admitted to a hospital with "symptoms of a narcotics overdose." Medical staff determined the victims had consumed a substantial amount of prescription drugs, including tramadol and Benadryl. The children reportedly required medical treatment for "potentially life-threatening injuries" as a result.
Calif. man pleads guilty to decapitating grandmother and taking the head with him
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (TCD) -- A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty last week to killing and decapitating his grandmother, and taking the head with him when he fled. Sonoma County court records show Luis Aroyo-Lopez entered the plea June 4 to a count of murder with a penalty enhancement. He is scheduled to be sentenced June 27.
Pa. barbershop owner accused of killing man who lived above his business amid ongoing dispute
HATBORO, Pa. (TCD) -- A 41-year-old barbershop owner faces charges after allegedly fatally shooting his upstairs neighbor after he reportedly called him a racial slur. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Hatboro Police Chief Mark Ruegg, on the evening of Saturday, June 8, officers responded to Razor Reese’s Salon and Spa, where they found 37-year-old Stephen Strassburg in the parking lot with gunshot wounds. Officials transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Denver man sentenced to 448 years for trafficking 4 women and 2 children
DENVER (TCD) -- A man was ordered to spend nearly 450 years in prison for trafficking multiple women and children and shooting a sex buyer in what is "believed to be the longest sentence ever given to a convicted human trafficker in United States history." Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced June 6 that a judge sentenced Robert Hawkins to 448 years in prison following his conviction in March of 18 charges, including five involving human trafficking. According to KDVR-TV, the charges also include pimping, sex assault, and exploitation. ...
YouTuber charged after fireworks allegedly fired from helicopter at Lamborghini
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (TCD) -- Officials arrested a 24-year-old YouTube personality this week after he allegedly directed a video in which fireworks were shot from a helicopter toward a speeding Lamborghini in rural San Bernardino County. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, on...
2 brothers found shot to death outside home that was set on fire in suburban Chicago
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (TCD) -- Two men in their 60s were found fatally shot outside a home in suburban Chicago that had been set on fire just days after their mother died. According to a statement, on June 5 at 3:50 a.m., the Highland Park fire and police departments responded to a call about a fire on a roof on the 1700 block of Park Avenue. Multiple fire trucks arrived, and first responders reportedly noted "heavy fire conditions."
Indianapolis teen allegedly killed father, put body in container, and threw it in river
INDIANAPOLIS (TCD) -- A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder for allegedly killing his missing father, putting his body in a container, and dumping his remains in a river. Thirty-five-year-old Brandon Perry was last seen driving his truck, which was pulling a trailer filled with tools on May 26....
California man accused of killing infant son whose remains have not yet been found
PALMDALE, Calif. (TCD) -- A 24-year-old father faces charges in connection with the death of his missing infant son whose remains have not yet been found. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, investigators allege Yusef Dewees killed his son, Baki Dewees, sometime between May 2 and May 3. Authorities said the victim was less than a year old at the time of his death.
Iowa man allegedly fatally beat 3 people, critically injured a 4th with metal pipe
MARION, Iowa (TCD) -- A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts of murder for allegedly beating three people to death and critically injuring a fourth with a metal pipe. On the evening of Wednesday, June 5, Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call about several...
Pastor’s disturbing secrets surface after wife’s death; Slain mother stalked by ex on social media
This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: The mysterious death of a pastor’s wife leaves a community seeking answers. Plus, an obsessive ex uses social media to track a woman before fatally shooting her.
Virginia woman captured after allegedly killing 3 roommates and fleeing the state
Update (6/7/2024) -- The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 23-year-old Alyssa Venable on the night of June 6. According to deputies, at around 5:45 p.m., New York State Police troopers observed the suspect's vehicle in Steuben County, New York, and a pursuit ensued. Venable reportedly crashed after authorities deployed a tire deflation device. Venable was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital via ambulance for minor injuries. She will be extradited back to Virginia, where she faces three counts of second-degree murder and use of...
Busch Gardens employee allegedly molested 8-year-old family friend
TAMPA, Fla. (TCD) -- A 34-year-old former Busch Gardens employee faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old child and having inappropriate contact with the victim. The HIllsborough County Sheriff’s Office first learned about the allegations against Douglas McGee on June 4. According to deputies, McGee is a family...
Man pleads guilty to killing, dismembering man and seeing if someone 'could put him back together'
BILOXI, Miss. (TCD) -- A judge sentenced a 45-year-old man to life in prison for fatally stabbing a man with a butcher knife over 30 times in a laundromat and dismembering him. WLOX-TV reports Clint Brower pleaded guilty Monday, June 3, to first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Micah Harrington in a local laundromat in May 2020. On May 26, 2020, Biloxi Police officers responded to a stabbing call at the laundromat inside the Mazalea Travel Park and found Harrington suffering from knife-related injuries. Harrington...
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