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Former S.D. mayor accused of killing 3 people pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
CENTERVILLE, S.D. (TCN) -- A 64-year-old man charged with allegedly killing three people last month pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and other charges. Jay Ostrem was indicted in May on three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree murder, and three counts of first-degree murder while in the commission of a burglary in connection with the deaths of Paul Frankus, Zachary Frankus, and Timothy Richmond. On June 21, the South Dakota Attorney General's Office announced Ostrem entered a plea of not guilty, not guilty by reason of insanity, and not guilty but mentally ill.
La. mom accused of throwing 6-month-old in the trash during fight at Walmart
EUNICE, La. (TCN) -- Police arrested a 38-year-old woman over the weekend after she allegedly "tossed" her 6-month-old child in the trash while she got into a physical altercation at a local Walmart. The Eunice News reports the Eunice Police Department wrote in a statement that officers responded to the...
Plastic surgeon charged in wife’s operation death; Trooper’s texts sexualize defendant – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Skye Lazaro joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Karen Read’s ongoing trial as jurors hear disturbing text messages sent by a lead investigator in the case, a defendant’s mental state after allegedly stabbing a toddler in a grocery store parking lot, and the plastic surgeon charged in his wife’s death after operating on her.
Florida man charged in infant’s death after allegedly striking 'fussy' baby because he was 'stressed'
MELBOURNE, Fla. (TCN) -- A 25-year-old man is in custody after allegedly fatally striking his 6-week-old baby against his knee. According to an arrest affidavit, on June 10 at approximately 11:11 a.m., officers with the Melbourne Police Department and emergency personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive infant. The victim was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
Phoenix aunt allegedly abused kids, put bags over their heads, and zip-tied them
PHOENIX (TCN) -- A 33-year-old woman is facing multiple charges of child abuse after three juveniles escaped from her apartment and alleged she had been mistreating them. According to KSAZ-TV, on June 17, three minors ran to a neighbor's home on Indian School Road and said their aunt, Sarah Canez, abused and threatened to kill them. One of the victims, a 16-year-old girl, was reportedly screaming and saying she needed help. The neighbor called Phoenix Police, and officers arrived at the scene.
Alabama man accused of killing his ex's 15-year-old daughter and wounding 5-year-old son
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (TCN) -- A 27-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of killing his ex-girlfriend's teen daughter and injuring her son last week. According to the Birmingham Police Department, on June 19 shortly after 12 p.m., officers responded to the Park Place apartments, where they found a 15-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy with apparent gunshot wounds. Fire personnel pronounced the girl, later identified by officers as Cornelia Lathan, deceased. The boy was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Severed arm found in Illinois identified as belonging to Milwaukee woman who went missing after first date
MILWAUKEE (TCN) -- A severed arm found in Illinois in April was positively identified as belonging to a 19-year-old woman who went missing after a first date and whose suspected dismembered remains were located following her disappearance. Sade Robinson was last seen in Milwaukee on April 1 and was listed...
Utah woman accused of killing her parents allegedly said she 'would do it again'
WASHINGTON, Utah (TCN) -- A 28-year-old woman was captured by police after allegedly fatally shooting her parents and attempting to kill her brother. On June 18 at approximately 7 p.m., Washington City Police Department officers responded to a home on East Chinook Drive regarding a shooting. Officers arrived and entered the home through the front door, where they found one adult male and one adult female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers looked through the home but did not find any other victims or the suspect.
Intoxicated woman accused of attacking child, grabbing his father, and biting officer at N.J. pool
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. (TCN) -- Police recently arrested a 43-year-old Philadelphia woman on suspicion of attacking a young child at a New Jersey pool, dunking him under the water, grabbing his father, and biting an officer last week. According to a news release from the Wildwood Crest Police Department, on...
Dad arrested for allegedly trying to drown his 2 young kids at Conn. beach
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (TCN) -- A 41-year-old New York man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly attempting to drown his two young children in the ocean. According to the West Haven Police Department, on Saturday, June 22, at approximately 2:30 a.m., an officer noticed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach. The officer made his way to the car, and as he got closer to the "commotion," he "heard significant screaming taking place from the water." The police officer reportedly got in the water, but the male moved farther away with the children and told him to "stay back."
Nevada man found guilty of shooting fiancée and hitting landlord in attempted murder-suicide
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (TCN) -- A 33-year-old man faces up to 60 years in prison for trying to fatally shoot his fiancée in a suspected failed murder-suicide. The Washoe County District Attorney's Office announced June 21 that a jury convicted Wacey Chabot of attempted murder, domestic battery with the use of a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm, and battery with the use of a deadly weapon. Chabot is expected to be sentenced on Aug. 19.
Georgia man convicted of killing brother during fight about fan
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (TCN) -- A 31-year-old man has been found guilty of the shooting death of his 28-year-old brother during a dispute over a fan. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that a jury convicted Quentin Hill on June 14 of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is expected to be sentenced in the coming weeks.
Mom pleads not guilty to killing daughter who was suffocated by foil, placed upside-down in trash
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- A mother already facing multiple murder charges relating to the disappearance and death of her toddler daughter pleaded not guilty to premeditated first-degree murder. WJHL-TV reports Megan Boswell entered the plea Thursday, June 20, in a Sullivan County court. She was reportedly supposed to appear in...
Missouri woman accused of killing husband after he allegedly told her 'shoot me'
KEARNEY, Mo. (TCN) -- A 48-year-old woman is in custody on suspicion of fatally shooting her husband in their home before allegedly calling 911 and admitting to the crime. According to a probable cause statement, on June 18, Melissa Hoffner-Allen was on the phone with Clay County Dispatch and said she shot her husband in the chest. Clay County Sheriff's Office deputies subsequently responded to her home on Kountry Ridge Drive and found the victim, 50-year-old Ricky Allen, deceased at the scene with a gunshot wound.
2 men arrested after allegedly raping and fatally strangling 12-year-old girl near bridge
HOUSTON (TCN) -- Two men are in custody on suspicion of killing a young girl at a bridge and leaving her remains near a creek where she was later found. In a press conference held earlier this week, Houston Police Lt. Stephen Hope said an individual called 911 on the morning of Monday, June 17, after finding a body in shallow water near Rankin Road. Officers responded to the scene and found a 12-year-old girl, later identified by police as Jocelyn Nungaray, deceased. The Harris County Institute of Forensics Sciences listed her cause of death as strangulation.
Former Las Vegas Police detective found guilty of killing her daughter’s ex-husband
LAS VEGAS (TCN) -- A former Las Vegas Metro Police Department officer was convicted this week of killing her ex-son-in-law during a custodial visit in 2019. The 8th Judicial District Court announced on X that a jury found Pamela Bordeaux guilty of murder with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with the death of Sean Babbit. She will be sentenced Aug. 20.
Man acquitted after fatally stabbing wife in 'prophecy'; Mom’s alleged killer accused of crime spree - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A father who stabbed his wife to death in what he called a "prophecy" is acquitted because of insanity. Plus, authorities capture a man they say is responsible for the killing of Rachel Morin and might be linked to a string of violent crimes. Luis Bolaños joins guest host Joshua Ritter. YouTube: Man acquitted after fatally stabbing wife in 'prophecy'; Mom’s alleged killer accused of crime spree
Texas dad convicted of torturing twin daughters, killing 1, as punishment for wetting the bed
BRYAN, Texas (TCD) -- A 33-year-old man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison for abusing and torturing his twin daughters, killing one of them. Brazos County court records show Justin Hopper was found guilty of injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury in connection with the death of his 6-year-old daughter Arianna Battelle. He has already filed an appeal.
Indiana mother and 16-year-old boyfriend charged in 4-year-old girl's death
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (TCN) -- Police have arrested a 23-year-old mother and her 16-year-old boyfriend in connection with the death of a young girl, which officers called a "very disturbing case." Evansville Police first responded to a home on the morning of June 14 after an individual found her roommate's 4-year-old...
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