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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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Ohio woman found guilty of killing her mom who found out her secret

AKRON, OH – In Akron, Ohio, a 23-year-old woman has been convicted for the brutal murder of her mother. Prosecutors say that the crime was triggered by her mother discovering a secret about her academic status at college. Sydney Powell was found guilty of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence in the death of her mother, Brenda Powell, a 50-year-old healthcare worker. The gruesome incident occurred in March 2020, when Sydney, a former student …

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Fatal stabbing incident at soup kitchen leaves one man dead

CHARLESTON, WV – A fatal stabbing incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in Charleston, resulting in one death. The Charleston Police Department arrived at the scene and responded to the violent attack, which took place in the 1100 block of Quarrier Street shortly after 1 p.m. Upon arrival, the police found 27-year-old Jackie James Cummings of Duck, West Virginia, suffering from a stab wound to his upper leg. Cummings was immediately transported to a local hospital, …

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Florida toddler and two adults fatally shot in argument over dog sale

JACKSONVILLE, FL – A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday night at a luxury apartment complex when an argument over a dog sale turned deadly. According to authorities, a 3-year-old child and two adults were shot and killed during the altercation. Another victim was wounded in the shooting. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. when five individuals gathered at the apartment complex to discuss the sale of …

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Six massage parlors busted for human trafficking

ROSWELL, GA – A significant human trafficking network operating within several massage parlors in metro Atlanta has been exposed, leading to the arrest of three individuals, according to the Roswell Police Department. The police department’s detectives had observed suspicious activities at numerous spa locations, which eventually led to the unearthing of this illicit network spread across six spa locations. Search warrants were executed at these locations, resulting in the arrest of three individuals aged 56, …

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Woman found guilty of murdering her mom and sister

MCLEAN, VA – A Virginia woman, Megan Hargan, has been handed a second guilty verdict for the 2017 murders of her mother and sister. The jury convicted her on two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of her mother, Pamela Hargan, 63, and her sister, Helen Hargan, 23. The prosecution contended that Megan Hargan had staged the crime scene to resemble a murder-suicide carried out by her sister. The initial guilty verdict was dismissed …

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Three people stabbed by violent ‘madman’ in random attack

STATEN ISLAND, NY – A violent incident shocked a peaceful Staten Island neighborhood on Friday when a man, described by locals as a “madman,” allegedly stabbed three people, killing one. The victims were two elderly neighbors and a third individual, according to police sources. The horrifying event took place around 4:40 p.m. on Sunnyside Terrace, a tranquil, tree-lined street. An 81-year-old man lost his life, while his 78-year-old friend was critically injured. A 51-year-old man …

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Florida woman’s body found in jaws of 13-foot alligator

LARGO, FL – In a shocking incident, a 41-year-old woman, Sabrina Peckham, was found dead in the clutches of a 13-foot alligator in Largo, Florida. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that the gruesome discovery was made just before 2 p.m. on Friday in a non-incorporated part of Largo, within the Tampa Bay area. JaMarcus Bullard, a local resident, stumbled upon the horrifying scene and promptly dialed 911. He recounted the moment he witnessed the …

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