Columbus
True Crime News
Boy found dead sitting upright on couch in house filled with spiders, trash, and no running water
TUCSON, Ariz. (TCN) -- Deputies arrested a 38-year-old father after his son’s decomposing body was found on a couch inside their home, which was filled with trash and insects. According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Sunday, July 14, at around 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to a home...
10-year-old boy reportedly asked neighbor to adopt him minutes before foster mom allegedly killed him
NEW BUFFALO, Mich. (TCN) -- A 48-year-old Indiana woman who had a warrant out for her arrest in connection with her foster son’s death was apprehended in Michigan over the weekend. On April 25, Porter County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home in Valparaiso after receiving information about...
Michigan man accused of smothering his wife to death with pillow and trying to take his own life
WARREN, Mich. (TCN) -- A 71-year-old man is in custody after allegedly fatally smothering his wife with a pillow and calling 911 to report her death. On the afternoon of Saturday, July 13, James Hentges called Warren Police Dispatch and said he had killed his wife, Cheryl Hentges, inside their home several hours prior. Following her death, he allegedly tried to take his own life by slitting his wrists.
Body parts found in black bags on New Jersey property amid separate death investigation
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. (TCN) -- Four people face charges after detectives reportedly found the remains of a homeowner during a separate death investigation. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, on June 27, Manchester Township Police responded to the area of Ridgeway and Hope Chapel roads, where they found 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo with a gunshot wound to her stomach. She was transported to a hospital and died from her injuries.
85-year-old dad arrested for allegedly fatally shooting son during fishing tournament
OVINGTON, Ga. (TCN) -- An 85-year-old man was taken into custody for reportedly shooting and killing his 60-year-old son during a fishing tournament last week. On Friday, July 12, at 6:55 p.m., Covington Police Department officers responded to a shooting call on Lakeview Drive and found Troy Eaton dead inside a building on the property. Police said the suspect, Wayne Eaton, was still on the scene when officers arrived, and he was taken into custody.
Brazilian mother’s mutilated body found on side of the road in rural Michigan
NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (TCN) -- A 57-year-old man faces charges in connection with the death of a Brazilian tourist whose remains were found in rural Michigan last month. According to the Northfield Township Police Department, on Sunday, June 30, pedestrians found the body of 42-year-old Suzan Barbosa-Ferreira in a culvert along a dirt road. WJBK-TV reports that the victim’s remains had been mutilated. Barbosa-Ferreira’s family members told the news source she lived in Brazil but had been traveling at the time.
Man accused of fatally shooting wife, in-laws, and 2 young sons at home
ALAMEDA, Calif. (TCN) -- A Northern California man was arrested for allegedly killing five of his family members, including his two sons, ages 6 and 1. Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi said in a press conference that on the evening of July 10, someone called 911 to report their neighbor had been shot on the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Street. Officers arrived and started assisting the injured victim, then found out about additional victims at a residence nearby. Police went to the other house and were met by 54-year-old Shane Killian, who was detained at the scene.
Ariz. dad arrested after daughter dies from being left in hot car for several hours during heat wave
MARANA, Ariz. (TCN) -- A 37-year-old man was arrested for leaving his sleeping toddler daughter in a car for several hours, leading to her death. According to a statement, on July 9 at approximately 4 p.m., the Marana Police Department and Northwest Fire Department received a call about an unresponsive child who had been in a car on the 5100 block of West Paytons Court. The child’s father, Christopher Scholtes, told police his daughter was napping in her car seat when they got home and he did not want to wake her up "so she could continue sleeping in the vehicle."
Mississippi man arrested after allegedly killing his mother and girlfriend
WINSTON COUNTY, Miss. (TCN) -- A welfare check led to the recent arrest of a man after deputies found the bodies of his mother and his girlfriend last week. According to a news release from the Winston County Sheriff's Department, on the morning of Thursday, July 11, an individual found bloody clothes and bed sheets inside their trash can on Zion Ridge Road and called 911. Authorities responded and recovered the items.
Teen mom allegedly kills newborn in hospital bathroom; Weinstein faces more charges – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss additional charges facing Harvey Weinstein ahead of his New York retrial, patient-physician privilege in the case of a mother charged with killing her newborn in a hospital bathroom, and Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial.
Mom, son arrested for allegedly killing grandmother at senior living facility
NORFOLK, Va. (TCN) -- A 53-year-old woman and her 24-year-old son were arrested for allegedly strangling her mother to death in the victim’s nursing home last month. According to the Norfolk Police Department, on June 30 just before midnight, officers were called to Commonwealth Senior Living on Poplar Hall Drive regarding an unresponsive patient. Paramedics arrived at the senior home and pronounced 81-year-old Cleo Loizides deceased.
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.
Tenn. mom allegedly drowned 7-year-old daughter in creek 'after having a rough day'
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- A 33-year-old woman was arrested this week after she allegedly drowned her young daughter following a "rough day." On Saturday, July 13, the Henderson Police Department received information that a child drowned in Drakes Creek near Sanders Ferry Road. Detectives went to the scene and concluded that the child's mother, Brandi Elliott, killed her daughter. She was arrested and booked into the Sumner County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder.
Illinois live-in caretaker sentenced for killing elderly woman over the volume of her TV
PEORIA, Ill. (TCN) -- A 46-year-old caretaker will spend six decades in prison for fatally beating an elderly woman during a dispute in 2019. According to the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office, a judge sentenced Dmitri Rogatchev on July 15 to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the first-degree murder of 75-year-old Sandra Jackson. A jury convicted Rogatchev of the charge in June. He must serve his full sentence.
Alaska man sentenced to over 200 years in prison for torturing, killing 2 women and recording it
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (TCN) -- A 53-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for torturing and recording the murders of two indigenous women in 2019. The Alaska Department of Law announced Friday, July 12, that a judge sentenced Brian Steven Smith to 226 years in prison in connection with the deaths of Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk. He was convicted of 14 charges in February, including two counts of murder, second-degree sexual assault, tampering with evidence, and misconduct involving a corpse.
Ga. mother who 'could not take the stresses of life' pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of son
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (TCN) -- A 23-year-old mother will spend the rest of her life behind bars for fatally stabbing her young son in 2023 and setting their home on fire. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced July 15 that Azaria Burton pleaded guilty to malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault family violence, possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, first-degree arson, criminal attempt to commit a felony, and misdemeanor tampering with evidence in connection with the death of her son, 5-year-old Jayveon Pruitt. Burton was subsequently sentenced to life in prison with an additional five years.
Suspect in roommate’s death sentenced for killing another victim in 1990 cold case
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (TCN) -- A man accused of killing his roommate in Colorado this year will spend 20 years to life in prison for his involvement in the death of another man nearly 34 years ago. In a July 15 news release, the Guernsey County, Ohio, Sheriff’s Office announced Carl...
5-year-old boy dies after foster mom allegedly leaves him in locked car for hours
OMAHA, Neb. (TCN) -- Police arrested a 40-year-old woman after her foster son was left alone in a locked car for several hours, leading to his death. On Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Omaha Police Department officers responded to an address on North 93rd Street regarding an unresponsive child. Paramedics took the 5-year-old boy to a local hospital, where he was declared deceased. Police said preliminary investigation shows the child was "left unattended inside of a vehicle for an extended period of time."
Ohio man sentenced for kidnapping, raping woman, and trapping her in 'torture chamber'
MARION, Ohio (TCN) -- A 36-year-old man will spend at least five decades in prison for kidnapping, raping, and torturing a woman last year. Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan announced July 11 that Shane Hooper received a sentence of 50 to 55 1/2 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of rape, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of felonious assault, and one count of strangulation. Grogan said Hooper's crimes "shocked the community."
Upstate N.Y. man pleads guilty to raping and killing 3-year-old girl
TROY, N.Y. (TCN) -- A 34-year-old man entered a plea for the sexual assault and murder of a young girl one year after he was arrested for the crime. The Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office announced July 9 that Robert Fisher pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and second-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Josefina Cunningham.
True Crime News
6K+
Posts
202M+
Views
True Crime News is your daily dose of real-time updates on the most gripping true crime stories, current cases, investigations, scams, and schemes.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.