Florida

Homeless man brutally kills man with hammer

MELBOURNE, FL – A shocking homicide case has unfolded in Melbourne, where a 26-year-old homeless man has been charged with the brutal killing of a fellow city resident. ChaseMichael Willson Smith was arrested last Thursday, facing charges of first-degree murder and grand theft relating to the death of 32-year-old Kenneth Johnson. Johnson’s body was discovered at his McDermott Avenue home on February 24. The results of an autopsy pointed to multiple blunt-force injuries. Investigators allege …

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Couple kidnaps baby in Amazon box

FEDERAL WAY, WA – A couple from Florida face charges of kidnapping, burglary, robbery, and assault after supposedly abducting a relative’s 7-month-old infant in Washington State. The authorities apprehended the suspects, Marlly Jarina Ardila-Urrego, 33, and Chun Ho Vincent Lai, 42, in connection with the alleged incident on February 20 in Federal Way. According to reports, the couple allegedly planned the abduction owing to their relative’s ownership of a child. As per charging documents, Ardila-Urrego …

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Gay man shot and killed at dog park

TAMPA, FL – Close acquaintances of a Tampa man named John Walter Lay (familiarly known as Walt) insist on seeking justice for his murder. On February 2nd, Lay was shot dead at West Dog Park. The accused, Gerald Declan Radford, has pleaded self-defense in the fatal shooting, a claim strongly disputed by Lay’s loved ones who believe he was targeted for being gay. Vicki Darlington, a friend of the victim, expressed her shock over the …

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One killed, six injured in shootout over car dispute

ORLANDO, FL – A disagreement over a vehicle’s return date led to a deadly exchange of gunfire. The shooting broke out in a neighborhood located in Orlando, Florida, ultimately resulting in the death of one individual and gunshot injuries to six others. The Orlando Police confirmed these details about the shootout that took place. The deceased individual from the shootout has been identified as 21-year-old James Jerry Dawn William III. All six individuals who were …

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Criminal caught with kidnapping victim at McDonald’s drive-through

TAMPA, FL – A seasoned criminal, Joshua Grimes, allegedly committed an act of violence that nearly resulted in a fatal outcome, say prosecutors. In a recent bond hearing, the victim of Grimes- whose identity remains undisclosed due to the nature of the charges- gave a chilling account of their encounter. The victim stated that he met Grimes on a dating website in October, and they had been seeing each other casually. When Grimes voiced interest …

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Plane crashes onto highway, two passengers dead

NAPLES, FL – A small airplane crumbled onto Florida’s Interstate 75 after reportedly suffering from dual engine failure, killing at least two people and injuring an unknown number of survivors, revealed authorities. The unfortunate incident took place near Naples at around 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time, as confirmed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The plane crash-landed on the highway and collided with a vehicle as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol. Two fatalities in the …

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Robber holds victims hostage at Bank of America

FORT MYERS, FL – A male suspect identified as Sterling Ramon Alavache, 36, was fatally shot by a law enforcement sniper during an intense standoff inside a Florida bank on Tuesday, according to authorities. The suspect was holding two people hostage at knife-point. The incident occurred at a Bank of America branch near Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers following a distress call about a bank robbery in progress involving multiple hostages. In tandem with …

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Catholic priest and sister found shot to death

PALM BAY, FL – The St. Joseph Catholic community in Palm Bay, Florida, is in deep mourning over the loss of two of its members who were identified as murder victims during a shooting investigation in Palm Bay. According to the Diocese of Orlando, the victims are Father Robert “Bob” Hoeffner and his sister, Sally. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday. A series of disruptions at a residence on Forgal Avenue NE led to a police …

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Deputy charged with child abuse after beating his 13-year-old daughter over a tablet

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Orange County deputy Tristan Chattic, has been charged with aggravated child abuse following an incident involving his 13-year-old daughter. Comments from various local news outlets indicate that Chattic became irate when his daughter used a tablet to assist with her homework. According to an affidavit obtained from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded at Chattic’s home in Debary. Chattic allegedly objected when his daughter used the Alexa feature on her …

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Anger management therapist murders homeless man, hides the body in his trunk

DELAND, FL – A therapist specializing in anger management from Florida has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a homeless man and hiding his body in the trunk of a car. According to authorities in DeLand, Florida, 46-year-old Travis McBride has allegedly killed 51-year-old Clinton Dorsey and is likely to face first-degree murder charges. The Deland Police Department was tipped off to the homicide through several 911 calls received Thursday morning. One anonymous caller indicated …

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