Todd Betzold
Multi-Media Editor/WriterTodd is a Multi-Media Editor/Writer for Empire Media Group. Todd has been creating a variety of content for over 13 years and his first paid writing job was covering the first season of The Voice! He has become obsessed with pop culture since then, including his love for everything true crime. Based out of Michigan with his partner and fur baby Luka, Todd enjoys movies, streaming too much Netflix and spending too much time at the casino!
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Drunk Indiana Man Tells Officers Responding to Domestic Incident He Only Had One Kidney, Just Wanted to Go To Bed: Cops
A man in Indiana was allegedly drunk and claiming to have just one kidney when he was arrested for battery during a domestic dispute, officials say.True Crime Fan Obsessed With Murder, Posed as Student, Killed and Dismembered College Tudor ‘To See What It Was Like for Real’: Cops
An obsessed true crime fan in South Korea was curious to see what it was like to murder for real, so she hatched a plan and killed her victim, police say.Tourist Accused of Fatally Stabbing Ex-Wife in His Room at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
A man fatally stabbed his ex-wife with a piece of glass while in Las Vegas and then unsuccessfully tried to kill himself, according to authorities.‘I'm Tired of Living With My Lie’: New Mexico Man Racked With Guilt Admits to Landlord’s 2008 Murder, Body Cam Video Shows
A man in New Mexico struggling with feelings of guilt admitted to police that he killed his landlord in 2008, police say.‘Inexcusable’ and ‘Dangerous’: School Bus Driver Used Duct Tape to Restrain 10-Year-Old Boy With Down Syndrome, Prosecutor Says
A school bus driver in Pennsylvania is being accused of duct taping a 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome to the seat, according to authorities.‘You’re Looking for Me’: Officials Say Convicted Child Rapist, Murderer Phoned Police in Texas to Admit to Multiple Cold Case Killings
A convicted child rapist and murdered allegedly confessed to police about his involvement in multiple cold case killings, authorities said.Wisconsin Mother Accused of Homicide After Her 6-Year-Old Son Dies From Xanax Toxicity, Head Injuries
Cops performed a welfare check on a Wisconsin 6-year-old boy. He was pronounced dead 15 hours later and his mother was charged with murder, cops say.A Michigan Woman Refused to Role Play With Her Crack-Smoking Friend. So He Killed Her Radio News Anchor Husband.
A man in Michigan was invited over to smoke crack cocaine. Police say it ended with him attacking his friend and her kids and killing her boyfriend.Pennsylvania Woman Who Accused Her Estranged Husband of Abuse Arrested in Connection With His Murder in Park
A woman in Pennsylvania fatally shot her estranged husband in a park in broad daylight after accusing him of abusing her, according to authorities.Former ‘Family Feud’ Contestant Joked About Regretting Marriage. Now, He's In Prison For Murdering His Wife.
A former "Family Feud" contestant has been found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder and home invasion in the killing of his estranged wife in Illinois.Thugs Ambush New Jersey Postal Worker in ‘Most Brazen of All’ Mail Carrier Robberies
A mail carrier in New Jersey was attacked and robbed by two muggers while on his route for just the second day, police say.Former Georgia Attorney Admits He Killed His Mother Over 'Worst Drug There Is: The Green Money'
A former attorney in Georgia will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge sentenced him in the stabbing death of his mother.Wisconsin Woman High on Meth Who Murdered, Dismembered Lover Before Having Sex With Decapitated Corpse Argues No Crime Can Be Proven Because The Victim’s Penis Was Chopped Off
A Wisconsin woman who said she killed her lover, had sex with corpse wants confession thrown out since she made statements while 'blacked out': Court DocsChildren ‘Covered in Blood’ Rescued Following Beatdown From Father Who ‘Smoked Some Molly’: Cops
A father in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly severely beat two of his children, leaving them 'covered in blood.' He later admitted to doing drugs.Dad Who Served Time a Decade Ago for Shaking His Baby Now Charged in Death of Second Son
A North Carolina father previously convicted for shaking his 3-week-old son is now facing new charges in connection with the murder of his 3-month-old son.Detroit Man Accused of Donning Blonde Wig, Kidnapping Ex After She Finished Nursing Shift Now Charged With Murder: Cops
A Detroit nurse was allegedly kidnapped and found dead in the trunk of her car after finishing an overnight shift. Now police say her ex has been arrested.Slippery Heist: Thieves Paddle-up to Lake Washington Home via Private Dock, Break in Back Door — And Paddle Away With 20K
Thieves in Washington paddled up to a home in Washington, stole $20K and then paddled away without getting caught, officials said.Sioux City Cops Wanted to Root Out Human Trafficking, So They Posted an Online Advertisement. Their Net Ensnared a Middle School Teacher With Condoms and Truly Seltzers.
A middle school teacher and high school baseball coach in Iowa has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after attempting to have sex with 14-year-old girl.Madeleine McCann: German Authorities Confirmed a ‘Number of Items Seized' in Portuguese Reservoir Search
A new search for missing British child Madeleine McCann brought about a 'number of items seized,' according to German authorities.Texas Man Set Several Arson Fires Along Highway. Then, He Allegedly Stabbed One of the Firefighters Battling His Blazes.
A man in Texas allegedly setting fires along highway stabbed one of the firefighters trying to put out the suspected arsonist's blazes, officials said.A Virginia Man Put His Girlfriend's Toddler Into a Tub Filled With Scalding Hot Water, Killing Her. Then, He Texted: 'I’m Going to Jail.'
A man in Virginia was sentenced to 35 years in prison after placing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in scalding hot water and neglecting to get her help.Murder Suspect Arrested in Connection With Republican Councilwoman Gunned Down Outside Her New Jersey Home
A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a New Jersey Councilwoman back in February, officials said.Three Suspects Now Charged in Connection With the 2002 Shooting Death of Run-DMC Star Jam Master Jay
A third man has been indicted and charged in connection with the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, according to authorities.‘It Was a Mistake’: 3-Month-Old Baby Girl Found Dead Off NYC Expressway, Father Accused of Murder
A 3-month-old baby girl was found dead along the highway in New York City. Now police say her parents have been arrested in connection with her death.A Georgia Woman Was 'Insulting the Size' of Her Sheriff Deputy Boyfriend's Manhood. So He Shot Her Dead, Prosecutors Say.
A former sheriff's deputy in Georgia pleaded guilty to the murder of his girlfriend after he shot her for 'insulting the size of his manhood.'A Maryland Couple In a 3-Way Relationship With Their Roommate Got Into a Crack-Fueled Clash With Her. Then They Strangled and Dismembered Their Shared Lover.
A Maryland man and woman were sentenced for brutally killing and dismembering their former roommate and shared lover after she cut them off financially.Natalee Holloway Murder Suspect Joran van der Sloot ‘Severely Beaten’ in Peruvian Prison: Lawyer
The attorney for Joran van der Sloot, the murder suspect in missing Natalee Holloway's case, says Joran has been 'severely beaten' in prison.One Dead, Three Wounded After Shootout at Texas Strip Joint
A shootout at a strip club in Texas ended with one person dead and three others injured after a fight broke out inside, officials said.‘It Was Instinctual’: Florida Man in Cat Costume Stabbed Roommate After Accusing Him of Hurting His Kitten, Cops Say
A man in Florida was wearing a cat costume when police arrested him for attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed his roommate in the neck, authorities said.Elementary School Principal in Pennsylvania on Leave After Failing to Report Teen Son's Alleged Sexual Abuse of 5-Year-Old Girl: Officials
An elementary school principal in Pennsylvania has been charged after failing to report child abuse allegations that were linked to his adult son, police said.Texas Teen Killed Parents, Siblings Because He Believed They Were ‘Cannibals’ and ‘Going to Eat Him': Officials
An 18-year-old man in Texas allegedly killed his parents and siblings because they were 'cannibals' and 'going to eat him," according to officials.An Arizona Woman Got Into an Argument With Her Boyfriend. Then, She Ran Over Him With Her Car and Killed Him, Cops Say.
A woman in Arizona has been arrested after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend during an argument, killing him, according to authorities.Man Who Served 11 Years in Prison for Manslaughter Now Faces Murder Charge in New Jersey After Ex-Girlfriend Found Dead: Officials
A New Jersey man released from prison after serving time for a 2020 manslaughter conviction is now charged for the murder of a missing ex-girlfriend, cops say.A Rhode Island Tenant Was Facing Eviction. Now, He's Accused of Killing His Landlord With an Ax, Hiding Body in Tarp.
A man in Rhode Island facing eviction got into an argument with his landlord and allegedly beat him to death using an ax, according to authorities.'Unbearable Loss': Idaho Man Shook His 4-Month-Old Son, Slammed Him Down Face-First in Crib, Killing Him
A man in Idaho will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge sentenced him for the death of his 4-month-old son.A Tennessee Man Said He 'Just Snapped' on the Way to Walmart. Then, He Fatally Shot His Wife in Front of Their 7-Year-Old Son.
A man in Tennessee will spend 35 years behind bars after fatally shooting his wife in the car with their 7-year-old son present.'Controlling and Toxic' New York Man Fatally Stabbed His Wife To Death. Then, He Set Fire to 10 Dogs, a Rabbit and Ferret.
A man in New York fatally stabbed his estranged wife before setting his own house on fire, killing 12 animals inside.Virginia High School Honor Student Shoots Freshman Neighbor Walking Down Street With His Sister, Police Say
A 16-year-old freshman in Virginia was fatally shot while walking home with his sister and now his Honor Student neighbor has been arrested, police say.Cops: Billy Joel Song ‘We Didn't Start the Fire’ Was Soundtrack From Minnesota Man’s Arson Attack
A Minnesota man set his own property on fire while blaring 'We Didn't Start the Fire' by Billy Joel from the property, according to authorities.Foul Play: Missouri Baseball Umpire Accused of Putting Sheriff in Chokehold After Getting in Fight With Parent
A baseball umpire in Missouri has been accused of putting a police officer in a chokehold after allegedly pushing a parent during a disagreement.Cops Arrest Florida Man for Striking Girlfriend in Face With a Steak That ‘Left Seasoning on Her Cheek’
A man in Florida was arrested after he allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face twice with a steak during an argument leaving 'seasoning on her cheek,' cops sayChapel Desecration: Ohio Woman Defecated On Church Altar, Police Say
A woman in Ohio was arrested and charged with desecration after she allegedly defecated on a church altar and used the runner to wipe herself, police said.Michigan 13-Year-Old Boy Armed With a Slingshot Saves Little Sister From Attempted Kidnapping: Police
A 13-year-old Michigan boy saved his little sister from a kidnapping attempt when he shot the suspect with a slingshot, according to authorities.Foot-Licking Suspect Out on Bond in Molestation Case Now Accused of Making Foot-Related Advances Toward Boy: Officials
A foot-licking suspect in Georgia has been rearrested after he approached a 12-year-old about his feet while out on bond for a similar case, cops say.‘Senior Prank’ Leads to Arrest of Two North Carolina Men That Caused Over $20,000 in Damages: Police
Two men have been arrested in North Carolina after a 'senior prank' at a high school ended in over $20,000 in damages, according to authorities.Arkansas Couple Arrested After Allegedly Using Power Tool to Rape 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
A 5-year-old girl in Arkansas was raped using a power tool and now police say a man and woman have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape.Parents of Idaho College Quadruple Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Called to Testify in Case of Missing Woman Whose Remains Were Recently Found: Report
The parents of University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect have been called to testify by a Pennsylvania grand jury in a separate case, officials said.Maryland Man Beaten to Death While Trying to Protect His Fiancée's Child After Middle School Fight: Officials
A man in Maryland was beat to death by a group of teens and adults while trying to protect his son after a middle school fight, authorities said.A Kentucky Man’s Roommate Ate His Last Hot Pocket. So, He Grabbed His Gun and Shot Him in the Butt, Police Say.
A Kentucky man has been arrested after he allegedly got into an argument with his roommate and shot him in the butt because he ate his last Hot Pocket, cops sayMichigan Man Hospitalized After Son Attacks Him With Hatchet, Police Say
A man in Michigan was hospitalized after he was allegedly attacked by his son, who struck him with a hatchet on his face and upper body, police said.
