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California plumber allegedly fatally poisoned client with fentanyl and stole his money
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (TCD) -- A 38-year-old plumber faces 33 felony charges and over 100 special allegations after allegedly killing another plumber, fatally poisoning an elderly client for financial gain, and robbing a convenience store. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office first charged Rotherie Foster in January 2023 for the...
Woman allegedly strangled mom, wrapped body in plastic bags and left it in locked closet
HANFORD, Calif. (TCD) -- A 37-year-old woman was arrested last week after her mother was found dead, locked in a closet, and wrapped in plastic bags. According to a statement, on May 18, at 2:09 p.m., the victim’s neighbor contacted the Hanford Police Department and asked them to conduct a welfare check on the elderly woman’s house because she had not seen the victim "in a couple of weeks." Police went to the home and entered in order to check on the victim.
TCDPOD exclusive: Martial arts instructor executed instead of neighbor, police say
This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: An innocent man is gunned down in a case of mistaken identity, say police. His brother reflects on the family’s search for justice and the senselessness of his death.
Man found guilty of killing neighbor and his dog while they were both walking their pets
FORT MYERS, Fla. (TCD) -- A man has been convicted of killing his neighbor in 2020 following a confrontation involving their dogs. The Florida State Attorney's Office for the 20th Judicial Circuit announced May 21 that a jury found Luis Walker guilty of second-degree murder –– including all special findings, improper exhibition of a firearm, and aggravated animal cruelty –– including all special findings. The special findings of the murder charge were that the defendant used, possessed, and discharged a firearm, causing great bodily harm or death. The special finding on the animal cruelty charge was that the defendant carried, displayed, threatened, or used a firearm during the commission of a crime. Walker is scheduled to be sentenced on June 26.
Va. man convicted of murder 2 months after he was found guilty of killing his girlfriend, father figure
NORFOLK, Va. (TCD) -- A 32-year-old man who had already been convicted of murdering his girlfriend, father-figure, and dog was found guilty this week of fatally shooting another man he saw as a "liability." The Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Office announced Wednesday, May 22, that a jury found Cola Beale IV...
S.C. mother and daughter allegedly stole thousands from relative with Parkinson’s disease, dementia
SUMTER, S.C. (TCD) -- A 65-year-old mother and her 40-year-old daughter have been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a vulnerable relative who was in their care. The Department of Social Services alerted the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on April 8 after they learned Sally Houser allegedly stole...
Memphis woman allegedly fatally shot husband during fight over keys
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TCD) -- A 44-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing her husband in front of their children this week while they argued over keys. On the evening of Tuesday, May 21, Memphis Police Department officers received a call about a shooting on the 3300 block of Ardmore Street, and when they arrived, they found a male victim deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Las Vegas teacher allegedly 'body-slammed' young child into cot, abused other kids at school
LAS VEGAS (TCD) -- A 33-year-old day care teacher stands accused of "body-slamming" a student into a cot during nap time, as well as slapping and abusing children. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a report on April 1 alleging that a student suffered abuse at a learning institution, identified by KVVU-TV as Shenker Academy. A mother said Eryka Westover "body-slammed" her daughter, according to KLAS-TV.
Missing moms found dead in Oklahoma were buried in chest freezer in a pasture
TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (TCD) -- Court documents are revealing additional information about the two Kansas women who were killed in rural Oklahoma while picking up one of the victim’s children. Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler were reported missing under suspicious circumstances on March 30 when their car was found...
Man allegedly tracked and killed his childhood friend as he was delivering UPS packages
IRVINE, Calif. (TCD) -- Police recently arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of fatally shooting a UPS driver multiple times within seconds while he was sitting in his delivery truck. According to the Irvine Police Department, on May 16 at approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots...
N.M. mother convicted after 6-month-old baby died in hotel room 'littered with drug paraphernalia'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (TCD) -- A mother has been convicted in the abuse and death of one of her 6-month-old twins, who died in a room of a hotel where she worked. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday, May 21, that a jury found Gloria Tesillo guilty of first-degree child abuse resulting in death and third-degree child abuse. The jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes before reaching the verdict.
NYC man exonerated for teen’s 2013 shooting death is arrested for attempted murder
NEW YORK (TCD) -- A 24-year-old Brooklyn man who was exonerated for the 2013 death of a 14-year-old honors student was indicted along with another suspect for allegedly playing a role in the shooting death of a 19-year-old. The Queens District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday, May 21, that Shamel Capers...
Victim found on suspected serial killer’s property among thousands of remains is identified
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. (TCD) -- The remains of a missing man have been identified among 10,000 bones and fragments found in 1996 at the former home of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister. According to Othram Inc., in 1996, officials recovered partial skeletal remains of multiple unidentified people at Fox Hollow...
Iowa woman who smothered stepmom to death and posted video about it is convicted of murder
BENTON COUNTY, Iowa (TCD) -- A 35-year-old woman was convicted of first-degree murder this week in connection with the 2022 smothering death of her stepmother. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the jury returned Samantha Bevans' guilty verdict after deliberating for about an hour. She will be sentenced June 14 and will likely be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Ill. woman and her secret lover allegedly fatally shot her boyfriend so they could be together
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (TCD) -- A 33-year-old woman and her 20-year-old secret boyfriend are accused of plotting to kill the woman’s boyfriend so they could move in together and be in a relationship. According to NBC Chicago, on Wednesday, May 15, at approximately 5 a.m., Arturo Cantu was shot and...
Ohio man accused of fatally abusing girlfriend's son, causing cardiac arrest and brain bleed
CINCINNATI (TCD) -- A 23-year-old man faces charges after his girlfriend's 21-month-old son died from suspected abuse and "violent impacts" this month. According to the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, on the morning of May 2, paramedics responded to Aminata Keita's home in reference to an unresponsive 21-month-old child. Officials found Keita's son, identified by WXIX-TV as Kareem Keita, and transported him to Cincinnati Children's Hospital ICU. The boy died three days later.
Florida man accused of beating victim to death over borrowed car
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (TCD) -- Deputies arrested a blood-covered 37-year-old man on suspicion of beating another man to death after he failed to return a borrowed vehicle on time. On May 21 shortly after 3:30 p.m., deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on Shore Drive after a 911 caller said his neighbor confessed to killing someone. Authorities found the suspect, Matthew Weldon, covered in blood and standing in front of the residence.
Florida man allegedly took inappropriate photo of 12-year-old at Target
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (TCD) -- Officials recently arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of taking an inappropriate photo of a minor at a store, as well as having additional media on his cellphone and computer devices. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, May 10, a mother contacted deputies...
Man gets life for killing girlfriend, her friend because he felt 'humiliated'
GREEN BAY, Wis. (TCD) -- A judge ordered a 49-year-old man to serve two consecutive life sentences in prison for killing his girlfriend and her friend in January 2023. WITI-TV reports that in addition to the life sentences without parole, Richard Sotka must also pay over $16,000 in restitution. Sotka...
Oklahoma man accused of killing parents and his sister allegedly planned 'other acts of violence'
OKLAHOMA CITY (TCD) -- Officials captured a 22-year-old man this month three days after he allegedly killed his parents and his sister. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), on May 11 at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Chickasha Police Department responded to a home where they found two adult females and one male deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. KOCO-TV identified the victims as James Mayhugh, his wife Patty Mayhugh, and their daughter, Shayla Mayhugh.
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