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Woman arrested for murdering her dad who texted ‘HELP’ before disappearing

MOBILE, AL – A woman from Alabama was apprehended on Monday in connection with a murder case that has remained unsolved for nearly a decade. Bridgette Matthews, 42, was indicted by a grand jury on charges related to the disappearance and presumed murder of Charles “Bubba” Jackson Jr., who vanished from his Mobile home in May 2014. Jackson, a father of three, was reported missing by his girlfriend and the mother of his youngest child. …

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Fatal RV fire at gas station sparks investigation

STICKNEY, IL – A horrifying incident took place at a Stickney gas station on Wednesday afternoon when a recreational vehicle (RV) caught fire, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The incident occurred at the Gas N Wash station located at 3800 S. Cicero Ave., at Pershing Road. The individual who lost their life was reportedly inside the Covington LX RV, which was entirely consumed by the blaze. The two injured parties, who were outside …

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American Airlines flight attendant discovered dead with sock in mouth at hotel room

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 66-year-old flight attendant for American Airlines was discovered deceased in her room at the Marriott hotel connected to the Philadelphia International Airport, as per recent reports. The woman, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, was found by hotel cleaning staff with a sock in her mouth around 10:45 p.m. on Monday. The Philadelphia Police Department, who are investigating the case, reported no signs of forced entry or struggle in the …

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Toddler accidentally shoots herself with gun while family watches football game

MIAMI, FL – A 3-year-old girl in Florida accidentally shot herself with a handgun during a family gathering to watch a football game. The incident occurred when a relative, Orlando Young, 23, left his firearm unattended on the couch while celebrating a touchdown. The toddler, identified as Serenity, found the gun and accidentally discharged it, injuring her hand. The dangerous shooting incident was caught on video, which showed the immediate aftermath of the gunfire. Serenity’s …

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Kansas store worker faces murder charges for killing shoplifter

KANSAS CITY, KS – A Kansas City store employee has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a suspected shoplifter, according to local authorities. Carl Kemppainen, 39, was taken into custody in relation to the death of 23-year-old Diamond Steen, which occurred outside an O’Reilly Auto Parts store last week, as reported by the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney, Mark Dupree, confirmed in a press briefing that the autopsy results …

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Woman sentenced for brutal murder and dismemberment of her ex-boyfriend

GREEN BAY, WI – A 25-year-old woman from Wisconsin, Taylor Schabusiness, was handed a life sentence without parole on Tuesday for the brutal murder and dismemberment of her former boyfriend, Shad Thyrion, 24, in February 2022. The sentencing was delivered by a Brown County judge following Schabusiness’s conviction in July for first-degree intentional homicide, third-degree sexual assault, and mutilation of a corpse. Despite pleading not guilty due to mental disease or defect, but the jury …

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Mass shooter threatens to attack church

HAYMARKET, VA – A potential mass shooting at a church in Northern Virginia was averted on Sunday morning, thanks to the swift action of local law enforcement. Rui Jiang, 35, was apprehended at Park Valley Church in Haymarket, armed with a loaded firearm and additional ammunition. Authorities believe Jiang was intent on committing a mass shooting. The plot was foiled just minutes before it could be executed. As the congregation was entering the church, Jiang …

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Woman falls 150 feet to her death in hiking accident

ASHEVILLE, NC – A horrifying incident took place over the weekend in North Carolina as a hiker lost her life after falling 150 feet from a waterfall overlook on the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway. The accident occurred near Glassmine Falls, according to a statement from the Reems Creek Fire Department. The victim, identified as 61-year-old Nancy Sampson of Greer, South Carolina, fell around noon on Saturday. Despite the swift response from the fire department, who …

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Mom, daughter, and dog found dead in apartment, investigation underway

BROOKLYN, NY – A mother and her teenage daughter were discovered dead in their East Flatbush apartment, sparking an ongoing investigation. The NYPD was alerted by concerned neighbors who reported hearing disturbing noises from the apartment last week. The mother and daughter had not been in contact with their neighbors since Friday, prompting a wellness check on Monday at their second-floor residence at 1296 New York Ave. Upon arrival, officers were forced to break down …

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Woman found dead in parking garage after leaving music venue

ATLANTA, GA – A night of music and dance turned fatal for a 25-year-old woman in downtown Atlanta. Mitchel Dang had informed her family about her plans to attend a party at Alley Cat Atlanta, a popular venue for house and techno music, on August 26. Dang, who was passionate about dancing, was looking forward to the night’s performances, which included Grammy-winning DJ Victor Calderone and international artist Giammarco Orsini. She even shared her excitement …

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