Columbus
True Crime News
Florida man allegedly placed camera in ex's daughter's bathroom aimed at toilet and shower
OCALA, Fla. (TCD) -- Police recently arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of secretly placing cameras in the bathroom and bedroom of his ex-girlfriend's daughter. According to a news release from the Ocala Police Department, on May 17, a mother contacted police after finding out about a hidden camera in an electrical outlet in her daughter's bathroom. An officer recovered the device, which police said was blinking and aimed toward the shower and toilet.
Cleveland father convicted of shoving baby wipe down 13-week-old’s throat, killing him
CLEVELAND (TCD) -- A 20-year-old man has been convicted in the death of his 13-week-old son, who fatally choked on a baby wipe in 2022. The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a jury found Traveon Hughes guilty on May 29 of the murder of his son, Traveon Hughes Jr., as well as involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child endangering. He will be sentenced on Friday, May 31, and according to Cleveland.com, he faces life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years.
Actor accused of stabbing estranged girlfriend in her home over 20 times
LOS ANGELES (TCD) -- An actor stands accused of trying to kill a makeup artist inside her Los Angeles-area home before fleeing and getting caught at the U.S.-Mexico border. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 23, 34-year-old Nick Pasqual allegedly broke into the home of his estranged girlfriend, identified by KABC-TV as Allie Shehorn, and stabbed her repeatedly. The victim sustained more than 20 stab wounds, KTLA-TV reports.
Day care provider sentenced for child abuse, causing skull fractures and blunt force trauma injures
MARDELA SPRINGS, Md. (TCD) -- A 46-year-old woman will spend more than five decades behind bars for physically abusing children and causing severe injuries while operating an unlicensed day care center out of her home. The Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a judge sentenced Nicole Bochenek on May...
Man accused of stabbing spree in Massachusetts is allegedly connected to death in Connecticut
BRAINTREE, Mass. (TCD) -- A 26-year-old man arrested last week for allegedly injuring several people during a stabbing spree at a McDonald’s and a movie theater is now believed to be connected to a Connecticut homicide. According to the Braintree Police Department, on May 25 at around 6 p.m.,...
Minnesota man faces charges after allegedly killing and dismembering pregnant sister
LAKEVILLE, Minn. (TCD) -- A 23-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of killing his 30-year-old sister and her unborn child last week because the woman was "no longer innocent." According to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, on Thursday, May 23, family members became concerned when Bethany Israel...
Fugitive known as the 'Bad Breath Rapist' apprehended after 16 years on the run
DUBLIN, Calif. (TCD) -- A Massachusetts man dubbed the "Bad Breath Rapist" was captured in Northern California over the weekend after he had been on the run for 16 years. The U.S. Marshals Service announced Tuen Kit Lee was arrested Tuesday, May 28, after investigators found out he had been staying in Diablo, which is in the East Bay near Oakland. Officials from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force, Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, and others, assisted in taking Lee into custody.
14-year-old Florida girl arrested for allegedly killing her grandmother
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. (TCD) -- A 14-year-old girl was taken into custody this week after her 79-year-old grandmother died in an apparent homicide. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, on May 23, at 12:26 a.m., deputies and the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to a home on Northwest 41st Street in Lauderdale Lakes after a man called and said his mother was unresponsive. The man told first responders that he was hanging out with a friend that night and left his 14-year-old daughter at home with the victim, Yevheniia Koval, but when he returned, Koval was on the ground "with multiple bruises on her body."
Michigan man convicted of killing wife during confrontation over cheating allegations
RAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (TCD) -- A 46-year-old man has been convicted in the 2022 shooting death of his wife that occurred during a confrontation with another man over cheating allegations. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office announced May 28 that a jury found Matthew Mollicone guilty of voluntary manslaughter, assault with...
Missouri mother admits to allegedly fatally shooting daughter and drowning toddler son
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (TCD) -- A woman is in custody after allegedly fatally shooting her 9-year-old daughter and drowning her 2-year-old son this week. Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak said on May 28 at around 10:30 a.m., a 36-year-old woman, identified by deputies as Ashley Parmeley, walked into the Festus Police Department and admitted to killing her two children. Officers found Parmeley’s daughter inside the suspect’s vehicle with a gunshot wound and attempted lifesaving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
FBI investigating death of pastor’s wife who reportedly found GPS tracker and razors on car
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (TCD) -- The FBI and the United States Attorney's Office are now assisting in the death investigation of a pastor’s wife after officials initially said she took her own life at a state park. According to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, April 27, shortly...
Former South Dakota mayor arrested and charged with 3 counts of murder
CENTERVILLE, S.D. (TCD) -- A 64-year-old former city councilman and mayor was arrested this week on suspicion of fatally shooting three people. The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday, May 28, that Jay Ostrem is being charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with killings that occurred Monday, May 27, at approximately 10 p.m.
Ohio dad charged for allegedly using cattle prod on kids as corporal punishment
SANDUSKY, Ohio (TCD) -- A 44-year-old man is being charged with multiple felonies for allegedly using a cattle prod to discipline his children. An Erie County grand jury returned an indictment against Robert Bores on May 17, charging him with three counts of domestic violence and three counts of endangering children for abuse that allegedly occurred between approximately Feb. 1 and March 12.
'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot while suspects stole his catalytic converter
LOS ANGELES (TCD) -- A 37-year-old soap opera actor was shot and killed over the weekend when he caught several suspects allegedly trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, on Saturday, May 25, at 3:25 a.m., officers received a call about...
New Jersey special education teacher accused of sexually abusing 14 students
BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. (TCD) -- A 59-year-old special education teacher from Philadelphia faces 28 new charges after allegedly sexually assaulting at least 14 male students at a New Jersey elementary school where he worked. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office first charged Vincent Root in October 2023 on suspicion of sexually...
Woman pleads guilty to killing her friend and kidnapping her baby 'to raise it as her own'
HOUSTON (TCD) -- A woman will spend four decades behind bars for killing her friend and kidnapping the victim’s child after suffering a miscarriage. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced May 24 that 35-year-old Erika Miranda-Alvarez pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing 33-year-old Carolina Flores-Miranda and abducting her infant on Dec. 19, 2017. She was sentenced to 40 years in prison and must serve at least half of the term before parole eligibility. Miranda-Alvarez will not be able to appeal her conviction or sentence.
Diddy faces additional allegations; TikTok murder suspect testifies in his defense – TCD Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Neama Rahmani joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss new allegations facing Sean “Diddy” Combs as investigators build a RICO case against him, a father charged with murder contesting his son’s actual manner of death, and a TikTok star testifying in his double murder trial.
Wisconsin high school coach convicted of placing camera in girls locker room
JANESVILLE, Wis. (TCD) -- A 39-year-old high school coach will spend almost four decades in prison after recording girls changing in a locker room for nearly 10 years. The Rock County District Attorney’s Office announced May 23 that Brian Kitzman was found guilty of six counts of capturing an intimate representation without consent — victim under age 18, 12 counts of possessing an intimate representation without consent — victim under age 18, and one count of invasion of privacy — surveillance device, victim under 18. A judge subsequently sentenced Kitzman to 38 years in the Wisconsin State Prison System, as well as one year of initial confinement followed by one year of extended supervision for each of the 19 victims. He will also have to register as a sex offender for 15 years after his prison sentence.
Ga. man pleads guilty to raping 15-year-old and stabbing her over 80 times
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (TCD) -- A 22-year-old man will spend at least 30 years behind bars for sexually assaulting and stabbing a 15-year-old girl in 2022. Gwinnett County court records show Zachary Iona pleaded guilty Thursday, May 23, to rape, two counts of aggravated assault, aggravated battery, child molestation, statutory rape, and possession of firearm or knife during the commission of a felony. WAGA-TV reports a judge sentenced him to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years, plus five years of post-release parole. He must also register as a sex offender.
S.C. parents accused of sex trafficking their 14-year-old daughter to 67-year-old man
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (TCD) -- Two parents stand accused of sex trafficking their underage daughter for money. In a news release and video posted by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, detective Will Freestate said April Lawrence and James Wilson allegedly made a "concerted effort" to "find people that would give them money," and their "children were the currency."
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.