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California couple sentenced for murder and abuse of adopted sons

BAKERSFIELD, CA – A couple from California, Trezell Phillip West, 36, and Jacqueline Gabrielle West, 33, have been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years to life imprisonment, with an additional four years, for the murder of their adopted son, Orrin West, 4, and the severe abuse of another, Orson West, 3. The latter is also presumed dead, with authorities holding the couple accountable for his demise as well. In May, the Bakersfield couple were …

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Teen girl killed by lightning during father-daughter hunting trip

PUTNAM COUNTY, FL – A tragic incident unfolded in Putnam County, Florida, when a 16-year-old girl, Baylee Holbrook, was fatally struck by lightning during a hunting trip with her father, Matthew. The father-daughter duo was hunting near a tree when a sudden lightning bolt hit the tree, rendering both unconscious. Upon regaining consciousness, Matthew found his daughter unresponsive and immediately began performing CPR. Paramedics soon arrived and transported Baylee to a trauma center. However, despite …

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Missouri man accused of killing wife amidst divorce, leaves chilling message in blood

KANSAS CITY, MO – A Missouri man is facing charges after allegedly killing his wife amidst a contentious divorce. John Wonder, 31, is accused of strangling and stabbing his wife, Ashli Ehrhardt Wonder, 29, to death in their Kansas City home on September 22. He has since been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action According to law enforcement, the gruesome scene was discovered in the basement laundry room of the family home, where …

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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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