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San Antonio Sonic manager killed during argument with drive-thru customers
SAN ANTONIO (TCN) -- Police have identified a male and female they believe are responsible for fatally shooting a 33-year-old Sonic employee over the weekend. San Antonio Police shared photos on social media of the two persons of interest on July 8 and said they were suspected of killing the employee on the evening of July 7 at the Sonic on the 5500 block of Babcock Road. Police have not publicly revealed the suspects' names.
U.S. Army soldier was stabbed nearly 70 times and had date rape drug in her system
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- An autopsy report revealed that a 23-year-old soldier who was found dead in her home near Fort Campbell was stabbed almost 70 times and had traces of a date rape drug in her system. Pfc. Katia Duenas-Aguilar was found dead in her apartment on the 900...
Man allegedly fatally stabbed 13-year-old girl whose half-naked body was found in closet
ORLANDO, Fla. (TCN) -- Deputies recently arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly followed a girl as she was walking to see a friend and fatally stabbed her. According to Orange County Sheriff John Mina, on July 4, deputies responded to an apartment complex, where they found 13-year-old Rose Dieujuste in a utility closet with stab wounds. Mina said she was partially clothed and "barely alive." Officials transported the victim to the hospital, and she died from her injuries.
South Carolina man accused of intentionally setting house on fire with 2 children and woman inside
LEXINGTON, S.C. (TCN) -- A 31-year-old man faces charges after allegedly trying to kill two children and a woman by setting a house on fire. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, on the afternoon of June 28, Lexington County Fire Service responded to a home on Addie Lucas Road, where they encountered a fire they believed to be suspicious in nature. The fire department notified deputies and fire marshals to investigate further.
2 juveniles, ages 10 and 11, charged after missing 8-year-old boy is found dead in pit
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (TCN) -- Two juveniles were taken into custody and are facing charges after an 8-year-old boy drowned in a borrow pit in what the medical examiner ruled was a homicide. On May 15 at 9:10 p.m., the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a missing...
L.A. woman sentenced for killing activist who was friends with woman she had been stalking
LOS ANGELES (TCN) -- A homeless woman will spend 35 years to life in state prison for breaking into a home and fatally shooting a 33-year-old activist last year. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Jameelah Michl's sentencing guidelines on July 10 for the death of Michael Latt. Michl pleaded guilty last month to one count of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree burglary, and use of a firearm.
Ore. man enters plea in death of 'Mickey Mouse Club' member whose body was found under pile of clothes
MEDFORD, Ore. (TCN) -- A 41-year-old man entered a plea deal five years after a missing former member of "The Mickey Mouse Club" was found dead under a pile of clothes in his home. The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office announced July 8 that Daniel Burda pleaded no contest to...
Teacher of the year allegedly sent over 60 love letters to 11-year-old student
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (TCN) -- An elementary school teacher stands accused of stalking a young girl, writing her dozens of "love letters," and joining her church. On Monday, July 8, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office received a report about 27-year-old Dylan Dukes, alleging he sent an 11-year-old child a personalized box with a letter for each day of the week for summer break. In total, deputies said Dukes sent over 60 "love letters" to the former student of Starr Elementary.
Chicago woman sentenced for killing landlord, leaving dismembered remains in freezer
CHICAGO (TCN) -- A 39-year-old woman has been ordered to spend nearly six decades in prison for killing and dismembering her landlord in 2022 and leaving the woman’s remains in the freezer. WBBM-TV reports a judge sentenced Sandra Kolalou to 58 years behind bars for the death of her...
Man sentenced for killing wife in shootout during confrontation over cheating allegations
RAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (TCN) -- A judge sentenced a man to prison this week after he was convicted of killing his wife during a confrontation with another man over cheating allegations. On July 10, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced Matthew Mollicone’s sentencing guidelines of 86 months to 15 years...
Cleveland man allegedly shot fatally grandmother and policeman who tried to arrest him
CLEVELAND (TCN) -- A 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of murder for allegedly killing his grandmother and a police officer who was trying to arrest him following a standoff. According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, on June 29 at around 1 a.m., one of Beatrice Porter’s...
California man accused of decapitating, mutilating elderly parents and dog
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (TCN) -- A 41-year-old man accused of decapitating his parents is in stable condition after a deputy struck him in an officer-involved shooting this week. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, on the morning of July 9, deputies responded to a domestic assault call on...
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Minn. trooper with 'ride along' accused of speeding and causing crash, killing high school senior
ROCHESTER, Minn. (TCN) -- Prosecutors recently announced charges against a state trooper who allegedly caused a motor vehicle crash that killed a teen shortly before her high school graduation. According to the Olmstead County Attorney’s Office, on May 18 at approximately 5:45 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash...
Woman allegedly used severed thumb from 'sugar daddy' to open his phone, take money after killing him
WASHINGTON (TCN) -- A 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of killing her 53-year-old "sugar daddy," severing his thumb, and using it to access financial apps on his phone. According to Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, on April 5 at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers were called to the 1300 block...
Florida mother accused of killing 4-year-old son and covering his bruises with makeup
TAMPA, Fla. (TCN) -- A 36-year-old mother faces a charge of murder in connection with the death and suspected abuse of her young son. According to the Tampa Police Department, on June 29 shortly after 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a home after Arayiah Hudson called to report that her son, Joseph Hudson, was unresponsive. Police performed lifesaving measures, but the child was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
Mo. man charged with allegedly killing potential witness in kidnapping case and leaving body in barrel
CLAY COUNTY, Mo. (TCN) -- A man who allegedly kidnapped, raped, and held a woman hostage in 2022 is now accused of killing a potential witness in that case and putting her body in a barrel. Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson announced Tuesday, July 9, that a grand jury...
N.J. woman pleads guilty to killing housemate with board, tape dispenser, and shower curtain rod
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (TCN) -- A 60-year-old woman recently pleaded guilty to killing her housemate in 2020 using a variety of household items. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced that Mary Carbone pleaded guilty on July 8 to the aggravated manslaughter of 55-year-old Frank Stochel. Carbone is set to be sentenced on Sept. 13, and the state will pursue a term of 10 years.
Woman with gunshot wound to the head found dead in sleeping bag near trash on NYC sidewalk
NEW YORK (TCN) -- A 55-year-old man is in custody after a 31-year-old woman was found fatally shot and wrapped in a sleeping bag near a trash pile in Manhattan’s Kips Bay neighborhood last week. According to WNBC-TV, on Friday, July 5, at around 5 p.m., New York Police...
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