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Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann allegedly kept 'blueprint' to 'plan out his kills'
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (TCD) -- The 60-year-old man suspected of killing four women known as the "Gilgo Four" has been charged with two additional counts of murder and keeping a Microsoft Word document he used to "methodically blueprint" his plans. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Thursday, June 6, that his office filed a superseding indictment charging Rex Heuermann with two counts of murder for the deaths of Sandra Costilla in 1993 and Jessica Taylor in 2003. Heuermann is already charged in connection with the deaths of 24-year-old Melissa Barthelemy, 22-year-old Megan Waterman,...
High school wrestling coach accused of fatally attacking bail bondsman during overnight shift
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (TCD) -- Police arrested a 38-year-old man this week on suspicion of assaulting and killing a bail bondsman during his overnight shift. On Monday, June 3, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers with the Sacramento Police Department responded to I Street, where they found 56-year-old Kevin Brace suffering from "significant injuries." Officials attempted lifesaving measures, but Sacramento Fire personnel pronounced Brace dead at the scene.
Pa. parents arrested after child dies from exposure to fentanyl they called 'daddy’s medicine'
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (TCD) -- The parents of an 8-year-old child who died from drug exposure face charges nearly a year after their son’s death. According to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, in the early hours of July 26, 2023, officers with the Coatesville Police Department responded to a home in reference to a child in cardiac arrest. Forty-year-old Holly Back led officers inside, where they observed 41-year-old Mousa Hawa performing CPR on his young son, identified by WPVI-TV as Hunter Hawa.
Ala. man convicted of fatally stabbing former co-worker and friend, dumping remains by car wash
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (TCD) -- A 46-year-old man will spend 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing his former co-worker and friend in 2021 after the victim picked him up to go to the store. Summer Summerford, District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, announced June 5 that Jason Cardwell entered...
Kansas man sentenced for killing ex-girlfriend and burying her in shallow grave
OMAHA, Neb. (TCD) -- A Kansas man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend, burying her body in a shallow grave in another state, and fleeing to Central America. KETV-TV reports Aldrick Scott was sentenced May 30, about two months after he was found guilty of first-degree murder, use of a weapon, and tampering with evidence for the November 2022 killing of Cari Allen. The judge also handed him a sentence of 45 to 60 years for the last two charges, plus 532 days of time...
Man known as 'Rude' accused of fatally stabbing man near Las Vegas walking trail
LAS VEGAS (TCD) -- A 46-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of fatally stabbing another man near a homeless encampment last month, leaving a trail of blood. According to a news release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, in the early hours of May 25, officers responded to South Lamb Boulevard, where they found a male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound near a walking trail. Medical personnel pronounced the man, identified by KLAS-TV as Joseph Benavente, deceased at the scene.
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star’s ex convicted of conspiring with mafia to assault her current husband
NEWARK, N.J. (TCD) -- A former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member’s ex-husband was found guilty this week of working with a prominent crime family to plan an assault on the woman’s now-husband. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced Tuesday, June 4,...
Maryland man caught after allegedly killing parole officer during home visit
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (TCD) -- A 54-year-old man was apprehended in West Virginia over the weekend after he allegedly killed a parole officer during a visit. According to Montgomery County Police, on Friday, May 31, just before 6 p.m., officers were asked to conduct a welfare check at a home in Chevy Chase because a Maryland Parole and Probation agent did not come back to work after conducting a check on Emanuel Edward Sewell, a convicted sex offender. Officers went to Sewell's home and found the victim, Davis Martinez, deceased.
N.H. man sentenced for fatally stabbing mom, nearly decapitating her over video game volume dispute
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. (TCD) -- A man will spend 40 years in prison for stabbing his mother to death in 2023 and lighting her body on fire shortly after she gifted him a PlayStation for his 47th birthday. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office announced Thomas Humphrey’s sentencing on June 4...
Professional rock climber gets life for series of sexual assaults at Yosemite
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (TCD) -- A 40-year-old professional rock climber will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually abusing a woman multiple times during a weekend in 2016 at Yosemite National Park. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California announced Charles Barrett's sentence on June...
Man wanted for allegedly killing missing Atlanta woman in 2022 arrested while Jet Skiing
ATLANTA (TCD) -- Law enforcement officers apprehended a 31-year-old man who was wanted for allegedly killing a missing 24-year-old woman and disposing of her body in 2022. According to WAGA-TV, on Saturday, June 1, Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials tried to stop Steven Oboite while he was Jet Skiing on Lake Allatoona because he did not adhere to a rule about causing wakes. Oboite reportedly drove to the shore, got off the Jet Ski, and fled to the woods, where he was caught soon after. ...
Ind. man allegedly beat and fatally shot his wife weeks after she gave birth
INDIANAPOLIS (TCD) -- A 25-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of killing his 26-year-old wife, who reportedly recently gave birth and was looking into getting a divorce. Indianapolis Police said in a statement that on Saturday, June 1, at around 7:20 a.m., Indianapolis Police Department officers responded to a home on Armory Lane after receiving a call about a person shot. When they arrived, they found an adult female victim deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers reportedly found a firearm in the house and arrested the victim’s husband, Robert Cooley, on...
Mich. man allegedly tried to break into former co-worker’s home with gun, knife, hammer, and handcuffs
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (TCD) -- Police arrested a 34-year-old man over the weekend after he allegedly attempted to break into the home of a former co-worker and love interest with "concerning items." According to a news release from the Royal Oak Police Department, on Saturday, June 1, at around 1:20 a.m., a woman called 911 after she awoke to a man trying to enter through her side door. The suspect, later identified as Levi Smith, attempted to walk away when the victim activated the panic alarm, but two officers stopped him. ...
Ohio woman accused of fatally stabbing 3-year-old, injuring mother in unprovoked attack
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (TCD) -- Police arrested a 32-year-old woman this week on suspicion of fatally stabbing a young boy and injuring his mother in the parking lot of a store. On Monday, June 3, at approximately 3 p.m., North Olmsted Police officers responded to the parking lot outside of a Giant Eagle grocery store in reference to a possible stabbing. According to WJW-TV, the victims, 3-year-old Julian Wood and his mother, Margot Wood, were rushed to a hospital, where the young boy succumbed to his injuries. His mother is reportedly expected to...
Florida man allegedly faked cancer to steal from multiple nonprofit organizations in several states
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (TCD) -- A man is in custody after allegedly assuming a false identity, posing as a cancer patient, and defrauding several nonprofit organizations across the country. According to a news release from Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, a Tampa-area woman who runs a nonprofit first alerted officials about the man a couple months ago. Her organization reportedly provides money for living expenses while cancer patients receive treatment or are in recovery. The reporting party explained that one man allegedly posed as a cancer...
TikTok killer convicted; Mom sentenced after daughter dies on Mountain Dew diet — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses a husband on trial for murder more than a decade after the disappearance of his wife, the conviction of a former TikTok star for the double homicide of his wife and her male friend, and a mother sentenced in the death of her daughter after bottle-feeding the girl a diet largely consisting of Mountain Dew. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar. YouTube: TikTok killer convicted; Mom sentenced after daughter dies on Mountain Dew diet — TCD Sidebar
TikTok killer convicted; Mom sentenced after daughter dies on Mountain Dew diet — TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses a husband on trial for murder more than a decade after the disappearance of his wife, the conviction of a former TikTok star for the double homicide of his wife and her male friend, and a mother sentenced in the death of her daughter after bottle-feeding the girl a diet largely consisting of Mountain Dew.
Missing Hawaii woman's decomposed remains found on vacant lot after boyfriend kills himself
KEA'AU, Hawaii (TCD) -- A murder-suicide investigation is underway after officials found a missing woman's boyfriend dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Matthew Poole reported his girlfriend, 38-year-old Ashley Kuregian, missing to the Hawai'i Island Police Department on May 21 after she hadn't been seen for a week. Officials responded to a home two days later and announced their presence.
N.D. woman pleads guilty to fatally poisoning boyfriend with antifreeze to collect large inheritance
MINOT, N.D. (TCD) -- A 47-year-old woman pleaded guilty last week to poisoning her boyfriend with antifreeze because he was planning on breaking up with her after he inherited $30 million. Ward County court records show Ina Kenoyer entered the plea for one count of intentional murder with extreme indifference...
Texas caregiver accused of stealing disabled man's settlement money and killing him
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas (TCD) -- A caregiver is in custody on suspicion of killing a 37-year-old wheelchair-bound man in 2020 and leaving his remains in a lake. According to a news release from the Chambers County Sheriff's Office, on Oct. 13, 2020, detectives found Daniel Howey's body in Dutton Lake and determined he was the victim of foul play. Howey, who had intellectual and developmental disabilities, was reported missing out of Harris County at the time.
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