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Former Las Vegas Police detective found guilty of killing her daughter’s ex-husband
LAS VEGAS (TCN) -- A former Las Vegas Metro Police Department officer was convicted this week of killing her ex-son-in-law during a custodial visit in 2019. The 8th Judicial District Court announced on X that a jury found Pamela Bordeaux guilty of murder with the use of a deadly weapon in connection with the death of Sean Babbit. She will be sentenced Aug. 20.
Man acquitted after fatally stabbing wife in 'prophecy'; Mom’s alleged killer accused of crime spree - TCNPOD
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A father who stabbed his wife to death in what he called a "prophecy" is acquitted because of insanity. Plus, authorities capture a man they say is responsible for the killing of Rachel Morin and might be linked to a string of violent crimes. Luis Bolaños joins guest host Joshua Ritter. YouTube: Man acquitted after fatally stabbing wife in 'prophecy'; Mom’s alleged killer accused of crime spree
Texas dad convicted of torturing twin daughters, killing 1, as punishment for wetting the bed
BRYAN, Texas (TCD) -- A 33-year-old man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison for abusing and torturing his twin daughters, killing one of them. Brazos County court records show Justin Hopper was found guilty of injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury in connection with the death of his 6-year-old daughter Arianna Battelle. He has already filed an appeal.
Indiana mother and 16-year-old boyfriend charged in 4-year-old girl's death
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (TCN) -- Police have arrested a 23-year-old mother and her 16-year-old boyfriend in connection with the death of a young girl, which officers called a "very disturbing case." Evansville Police first responded to a home on the morning of June 14 after an individual found her roommate's 4-year-old...
Elderly man fatally stabbed, wife injured in their RV at Nebraska rest stop
HALL COUNTY, Neb. (TCN) -- A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and other charges after he allegedly fatally stabbed a 72-year-old man and injured his 71-year-old wife at a rest stop. According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday, June 19, deputies responded to a disturbance...
Man wanted for allegedly killing multiple people in Oklahoma is captured in Arkansas
MORRILTON, Ark. (TCN) -- An Alabama man wanted on charges of murder, carjacking, and robbery that go back years was apprehended and arrested in Arkansas this week. According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), on June 18 at 6:30 p.m., Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office deputies received a call about two deceased victims inside a business near State Highway 64. When they arrived, they located an adult male and adult female with "injuries consistent with homicide." The sheriff's office contacted the OSBI for assistance, and they joined the case.
Man arrested after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend’s mother 23 years ago
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (TCN) -- Investigators recently used genetic genealogy to break open a cold case and identify a suspect in a 2001 homicide. On Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at approximately 11:47 a.m., Montgomery County Police responded to Leslie Preer’s home after she failed to show up to work. Inside, officers found her deceased and "identified a crime scene within the house." Preer’s death was ruled a homicide.
Plastic surgeon charged after wife seized, went into cardiac arrest, and died following cosmetic procedures
GULF BREEZE, Fla. (TCN) -- Officials recently arrested a 41-year-old plastic surgeon after his wife reportedly experienced seizures, went into cardiac arrest, and subsequently died after complications from multiple cosmetic procedures he was performing on her. According to an arrest report from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, on Nov....
Man arrested almost a year after mom of 5 was killed on Maryland hiking trail
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (TCN) -- A man accused of killing a 37-year-old mother of five on a popular hiking trail was arrested this week after almost a year on the run. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler announced in a press conference June 15 that investigators apprehended and arrested Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on charges of rape and murder in connection with the death of Rachel Morin.
Elderly woman with head trauma found dead in condo buried under a pile of household items
NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (TCN) -- A 49-year-old man in custody in Washington, D.C., on suspicion of assaulting an officer reportedly confessed to authorities that he killed his mother in Pennsylvania. According to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, on June 16, Washington, D.C., Metro Police requested a welfare check on...
12-year-old girl found dead in Houston bayou after sneaking out of her house
HOUSTON (TCN) -- Homicide detectives are conducting an investigation after a 12-year-old girl was found deceased in a shallow waterway after she reportedly snuck out of her house. According to Houston Police Lt. Stephen Hope, on Monday, June 17, at around 6 a.m., a passerby called 911 to report finding...
Mississippi teen allegedly tried to kill her sleeping mother because she was a 'weird b---h'
GULFPORT, Miss. (TCN) -- A teenager stands accused of stabbing her sleeping mother before trying to ignite a fire inside their home last week. On Friday, June 14, at approximately 2:33 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a report of a "cutting incident" at a residence, where they found a female victim with multiple stab wounds. The woman allegedly awoke to find 15-year-old Lexi Brown "attacking her with a knife." Brown had also reportedly tried to set a fire inside the house.
New York man found guilty of killing his neighbor and hiding his body
SANDY CREEK, N.Y. (TCN) -- Prosecutors recently announced the conviction of a 64-year-old man who fatally shot his neighbor amid a dispute and tried to conceal his body under piles of clothing. According to a June 11 news release from the Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found Alva...
Vt. man sentenced for kidnapping woman and her child while searching for his estranged wife
BURLINGTON, Vt. (TCN) -- A 46-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for kidnapping a woman and her child outside a mall in New Hampshire, sexually assaulting the mother, and leaving the pair in Vermont. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced Monday, June 17, that Everett Simpson will be required to spend 300 months in prison, plus five years of post-release supervision. Simpson was convicted in April 2023 of two counts of kidnapping and two counts of interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle. ...
Investigators find human remains in fire pit during search for missing family
HUDSON, Fla. (TCN) -- Investigators recently discovered human remains they suspect belong to members of a transient family who went missing last week. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, 26-year-old Rain Mancini, 25-year-old Phillip Zilliot II, and their two children, 6-year-old Karma Zilliot and 5-year-old Phillip Zilliot III, were last seen on June 12. In a press conference, Sheriff Chris Nocco said a friend was with the missing family at Rory Atwood’s house that evening, and all the adults were drinking.
Missing 8-month-old found dead 'under a lot of debris' as parents, grandparents face charges
REYNOLDS STATION, Ky. (TCN) – Investigators have located and recovered human remains believed to be a missing 8-month-old girl who has not been seen for several months. Kentucky State Police began their investigation into Miya Rudd’s disappearance on June 6 after they conducted a welfare check and executed a search warrant at her parents' home. Her mother, Tesla Tucker; her father, Cage Rudd; and paternal grandfather, Ricky Smith, were arrested on multiple drug-related charges, engaging in organized crime, child abuse, and abandonment of a minor. Smith...
Man accused of shooting toward families at Mich. splash pad, striking 8-year-old in the head
PONTIAC, Mich. (TCN) -- A 42-year-old man accused of shooting and injuring at least nine people at a family splash pad before turning the gun on himself allegedly believed the government was spying on him. According to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, on Saturday, June 15, shortly after 5 p.m.,...
Former cop convicted of kidnapping, killing 16-year-old who was walking home
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (TCN) -- A 23-year-old former police officer was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of a 16-year-old girl who was walking home. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office announced June 13 that Miles Bryant was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, and false report of a crime in connection with the death of Susana Morales. A judge subsequently sentenced him to life in prison without parole, plus 12 months.
Man accused of killing his wife during camping trip and leaving her body in trailer
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. (TCN) -- Officials recently arrested a Missouri man on suspicion of killing his wife in rural Kansas and then driving her body across state lines in a camper trailer before reporting her death. On June 13 at approximately 11:35 a.m., officers with the Carthage Police Department responded...
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