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Man sentenced for kidnapping woman, tying her to signpost in the desert, and watching her die
LAS VEGAS (TCN) -- A Pennsylvania man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for kidnapping a woman, misleading her to believe he was taking her on a vacation, driving her to Nevada, and killing her in the desert. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada...
Man sentenced for killing 4 people, including young girl, during fight over stimulus check
INDIANAPOLIS (TCN) -- A judge sentenced a 28-year-old man to almost 150 years in prison for fatally shooting four people amid a disagreement with his child’s mother about a stimulus check. Court records show Malik Halfacre was ordered to spend 145 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty in...
Okla. couple arrested for allegedly tying man’s teen daughter to tree for 3 days
VERA, Okla. (TCN) -- A 40-year-old man and his 42-year-old girlfriend were taken into custody after they allegedly tied the man’s daughter to a tree for three days. According to Bartlesville Radio, on Sunday, July 28, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in Vera after receiving a call about a 15-year-old girl suffering from suspected child abuse. When deputies arrived, they reportedly found the teen attached to a tree in the yard. She reportedly was sleeping on a piece of carpet and later told investigators she had been tied to the tree multiple times over a three-day span.
Mass. woman found guilty of stabbing firefighter husband to death
MARSHFIELD, Mass. (TCN) -- A 49-year-old woman has been convicted of fatally stabbing her 51-year-old husband, who worked as a firefighter for over two decades. The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office announced Aug. 2 that a jury found Christine Ricci guilty of the second-degree murder of Michael Ricci, as well as one count of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. She is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 22.
Pa. man who allegedly decapitated dad and posted video on YouTube deemed competent to stand trial
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (TCN) -- A judge ruled this week that a 32-year-old man who allegedly decapitated his father with a machete and posted a YouTube video while holding his father’s severed head is competent to stand trial. The Associated Press reports a judge made the decision regarding Justin...
Man convicted of fatally stabbing driver, leaving body in trunk after victim asked for gas money
WHITE PLAINS, Md. (TCN) -- A 22-year-old man faces 43 years in prison after recently being convicted of stabbing a driver dozens of times over money. State’s Attorney for Charles County Tony Covington announced that a jury found Marvin Ernesto Funez-Martinez guilty on July 26 of the second-degree murder of Marco Alexander Pulido-Castro, as well as the wear and carry of a dangerous weapon with the intent to injure. Funez-Martinez is set to be sentenced in October.
Alabama foster parents accused of killing emaciated 18-month-old
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (TCN) -- The foster parents of an 18-month-old who arrived at the hospital emaciated and cold to the touch are facing multiple charges in connection with the child’s death. According to a press conference held by Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon, on Nov. 22, 2023, the...
Verdict in 'Black Swan' murder case: Ex-ballerina behind bars; What will happen to daughters? - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A wife who claimed her husband attacked her is convicted in his shooting death. YouTube: Verdict in 'Black Swan' murder case: Ex-ballerina behind bars; What will happen to daughters?
4 charged, including 3 teens, in connection with fatal shooting of 13-year-old during robbery
KENT, Wash. (TCN) -- Four people have been charged with participating in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy who accompanied his friend in what turned out to be a deadly robbery. KOMO-TV reports 20-year-old Diavante Dunmore, 17-year-old Marsais Dunmore, 16-year-old Semarias Woods, and 18-year-old Faysal Abdullahi have been charged...
Former FBI agent sentenced for sexually assaulting child for years, beginning when she was 5
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (TCN) -- A former FBI agent and state trooper will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually assaulting a young child over the span of several years. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced Aug. 1 that a judge sentenced Christopher Bauer to life...
Michigan man accused of fatally beating his 95-year-old mother while on active probation
DENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (TCN) -- A 60-year-old man is in custody after allegedly strangling and beating his elderly mother to death over the weekend. On Saturday, July 27, at approximately midnight, the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call from an elderly woman who said her son had repeatedly assaulted her and she believed he was going to kill her. Deputies discovered the victim, 95-year-old Clara Miko, on the floor inside her garage apartment.
Fight over unseasoned chicken leads to man punching woman, her spraying him with Raid
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (TCN) -- A 27-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were taken into custody for punching each other during an altercation over unseasoned chicken. According to WCBD-TV, on Sunday, July 28, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded a residence on Cody Lane regarding an assault in progress. Upon arrival, deputies learned Hope Harper asked Anthony Harper why he "didn’t season the chicken that was cooking so it could crust up."
Mo. woman pleads guilty to killing pregnant woman and trying to keep unborn child as her own
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (TCN) -- A 44-year-old woman will be given a mandatory life sentence after she pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a pregnant woman in Arkansas and trying to keep the victim’s unborn child as her own. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced...
Texas man sentenced for killing and decapitating wife
WALLER COUNTY, Texas (TCN) -- A man has been sentenced to four decades in prison after pleading guilty to killing and dismembering his wife in 2023. The Waller County District Attorney’s Office announced that Jared Dicus pleaded guilty on July 31 to the murder of his wife, Anggy Diaz. A judge subsequently sentenced him to 40 years in prison. As part of his plea, Dicus cannot appeal the verdict or sentence, and he will not be eligible for parole until at least 2043.
Florida man allegedly intentionally set house fire that killed 4 people and 3 dogs
PLANT CITY, Fla. (TCN) -- A 25-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly igniting a fire that killed several people and dogs this week. In the early hours of July 31, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to the flames after receiving a 911 call from a homeowner who said three adults and five dogs were trapped inside. Fire personnel extinguished the house fire and located four deceased adults.
14 arrested in human trafficking sting at San Diego Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (TCN) -- Over a dozen individuals stand accused of trafficking people at the world-famous Comic-Con convention, including a 16-year-old who was recovered during an undercover sting. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced July 30 that officials arrested 14 people and recovered 10 victims as part of an anti-human...
Ohio man charged after dad’s legs were found 'sticking out' of garbage bag
TROTWOOD, Ohio (TCN) -- A 23-year-old man is being charged for allegedly making calls from his father’s phone several months after the father’s dismembered remains were found in trash bags and a storage unit. The Dayton Daily News reports Tygan Keiter was indicted July 29 on two counts...
2 former Penn State students plead guilty in 'obstacle course' hazing death
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (TCN) -- Two former Penn State University students recently pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2017 hazing death of a student pledging their fraternity. According to a July 30 news release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, 28-year-old Brendan Young and 27-year-old Daniel Casey each pleaded...
3 arrested after missing college student and marching band member is fatally shot
WILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (TCN) -- Two women and a man were arrested in Louisiana for allegedly killing a 20-year-old man and leaving his body in Mississippi. According to WVLA-TV, Steven Harris IV's family reported him missing out of Louisiana on July 17. Law enforcement in Mississippi found out about his disappearance three days later. His bullet-riddled body was found on July 23 in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
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