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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Space Discovery Makes Splash: Webb Telescope Reveals Distant Galaxies Shaped Like 'Surfboards or Pool Noodles'
Researchers discovered distant galaxies resembling 'surfboards and pool noodles' that raise new questions about galactic evolution.
Georgia Teenage Pageant Queen Accused of Killing Boyfriend’s 18-Month-Old Son
Georgia teen pageant queen accused of killing her boyfriend's 18-month-old baby boy.
Washington Father of Kidnapped 1-Month-Old Baby Arrested After Boy Found Dead in Park: Officials
A 1-month-old baby was found dead in a park after allegedly being kidnapped. Now, police say his father has been arrested.
Homeowners Cleaning Out Recently Purchased Property Find Human Head, Hands in Freezer, Cops Say
New homeowners in Colorado were trying to clear out some space in their new home. Then, they were shocked to find human remains in the freezer, police said.
Under Construction? Concerns Putin Ready to Rebuild Former Soviet Union Mount Amid Massive NATO Military Exercise
Russia President Vladimir Putin has ordered funding for retrieving old Russian assets belonging to the Soviet Union.
Mississippi Woman Who Once Drove Around For Days With Body in Trunk Now Accused of Killing Son, Hiding Body in Box Behind False Wall
A woman in Mississippi has been accused of killing her son and then hiding his body in a box behind false wall.
Above and Beyond: New Alligator-Like Lizard Species Discovered Lurking High Up in Mexico's Treetops
Scientists have discovered a new species of alligator lizard in the treetops of southern Mexico after a 7-year quest
Former New Mexico Prison Guard Runs Over Alleged Mistress' Husband in Love Triangle Gone Wrong: Police
A man in New Mexico is accused of intentionally running over his girlfriend's husband, resulting in his death, police said.
Russia in Economic Tailspin: Nearly Two Years of Putin's War in Ukraine Taking Toll on Country's Economy
Nearly two years of fighting in Ukraine has cost the Russian government a lot of things. Including national reserves.
Indiana Man Accused of Child Exploitation After His 14-Year-Old Girlfriend Gives Birth to Baby
Indiana man accused of child molestation after his 14-year-old girlfriend gave birth to baby, officials said.
Mission Unaccomplished: Peregrine Spacecraft's Journey to Moon Lost in Space, Has 'No Chance’ of Landing
The Peregrine mission has 'no chance' of making it to the moon after leaking propellant put the spacecraft off course.
Maryland Man Accused of Beating His 81-Year-Old Mother to Death During Argument
A man in Maryland is accused of beating his 81-year-old mother to death during an argument between the two.
Florida Woman Tries to Use Urine from Aunt's Dog to Trick Court-Mandated Drug Test: Police
A Florida woman tried to trick officials when she allegedly brought in dog urine for a court-ordered drug test, officials said.
War Tide Turning? Ukraine Marines Repel Russian Forces, Inflict Major Damage on Enemy Along Dnipro River
Opposed to previous reports, Ukraine is apparently maintaining a strong footing in the Dnipro River bridgehead assault against Russia.
Las Vegas Cop's Wife Posed as Attorney, Collected Fees to 'File' Divorce and Other Documents, Police Say
The wife of a Vegas police officer is accused of posing as an attorney and forging documents with judges' signatures.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 10-Year-Old Sister, Dumping Body in Backyard: Cops
Woman in North Carolina has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her 10-year-old sister to death, police said.
Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Fatally Poisoning Boyfriend’s Infant Daughter, Forcing Her to Ingest Batteries and Screws
Pennsylvania woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend's 1-year-old daughter, forcing her to ingest batteries and water beads.
FPD Top News of the Week: 11-Year-Old Accused of Threatening Classmate With Box Cutter; Police Use Snapchat to Catch Suspect; and More
Top news of the week features 11-year-old girl accused of using box cutter to threaten student; cops use Snapchat to arrest suspect; and more.
Gee Whiz: Scientists Solve 150-Year Mystery Behind Why Urine is Yellow
A new study by scientists reveal a 150-year mystery and why human urine is yellow in color, sources claim.
‘Alarming and Erratic’: Vermont Teen Accused of Running Over, Knocking Pants Off Man Who Threw Snowball at Car
A teenager in Vermont has been been accused of running down a man after he allegedly threw a snowball at his car, police said.
Rampage in Queens: NYC Hospital Greeter Arrested in Connection with Stabbing Spree That Left Five Wounded
A hospital greeter in NYC has been arrested in connection with the stabbing spree that took place in Queens, leaving 5 injured, officials said.
Rigged? Putin Accuses U.S. Elections of Manipulation Amid Questions About Fairness of Upcoming Russian Vote
Donald Trump made the election phrase, 'It might be rigged' famous. Now Vladimir Putin is agreeing with him.
Florida Couple Blame 18 Rib Fractures and Brain Hemorrhaging on ‘Very Fragile’ Newborn Son: Police
Florida couple accused of child neglect after newborn son found with 18 rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging.
A Maryland Man 'Making a Lot of Noise' Couldn't Find the Remote Control. Then, His Roommate Shot Him and Went Back to Sleep, Cops Say.
Maryland man accused of going back to bed and then buying marijuana before calling 911 after shooting roommate.
Mystery Solved? New Search for Missing Malaysia Flight MH370 Predicted to Find Wreckage Within Weeks
An aviation mystery will be solved this year when specialists uncover missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, a researcher predicts.
Putin Ally Claims World War III ‘Already Underway,' Claims Trump Agrees
An influential Russian says the world doesn’t need to be fearful about the start of World War III. He claims it’s already started.
Friend or Foe? 'Moving Cloud-Like' Triangular UFO with 'Three Light Sources' Startles Chinese in Four Cities
China citizens took to social media to discuss a UFO spotted over several cities that was described as a 'misty ball of light.'
Florida Schoolgirl, 11, Accused of Holding Box Cutter to Classmate’s Neck, Threatening to Kill Him: Sheriff
11-year-old Florida girl accused of threatening classmate with box cutter, saying, 'I will kill you,' police said.
California Driving Instructor Accused of Sexually Abusing, Secretly Recording Teen Students During Lessons
California driving instructors accused of sexually assaulting, secretly recording teen students during driving lessons.
A Stalker in Utah Stabbed His Ex-Girlfriend in Her Car. Then, He Drove Off with Her 4-Year-Old Niece.
A man in Utah could spend his life behind bars for stabbing his ex and then driving off with her niece still in the car.
Going, Going, Gone? Experts Warn New York City, Areas of East Coast Sinking into Sea
The United States East Coast is sinking at an alarming rate, posing a 'major threat' to densely-populated cities, according to new research.
Indiana Family Friend, 18, Arrested in Connection with Murder of 77-Year-Old Grandmother
An elderly woman in Indianapolis was found dead in her home and now police say a teen 'friend of the family' has been arrested.
Ceasefire? Ukrainian Officials Deliberate Russian Troop Withdrawal Plans in Quest for 'Restoration of Justice'
Ukrainian officials are meeting at Davos to discuss Russian withdrawal plans by creating an international working group.
Could Fruit Bats Unlock Diabetes Cure? Researchers Explore Flying Mammal as Potential Key to Stopping Disease
Researchers studied how the pancreas and kidneys work in fruit bats and believe they could hold the key to curing diabetes.
Photo Finish: Alabama Man Who Eluded Cops During High-Speed Motorcycle Chase Done in By Snapchat Post: Police
Alabama man escaped arrest during high-speed chase. Then, detectives used Snapchat to find and arrest the man, officials said.
Staging World War III? Satellite Imagery Suggests China Constructed Simulated U.S. Warships for Target Practice
Despite China’s recent calls for stable relations with the US, it appears that the country may be preparing for the complete opposite.
Scientist Experiences 'Stepping Onto an Alien Planet' Right Here on Earth
Would you dare to walk inside a giant deep fire pit, more than 70 yards wide? One man did it and survived to tell the story.
Tennessee Mother Sped Off in 'Fit of Rage' with Daughter Clinging to Car Hood Following Dispute, Cops Say
Tennessee mother accused of getting into fight with teen daughter and then driving off with her on hood of car.
Playing with Fire? 'Principled' Presidential Election Rival Slams Putin's 'Big Mistake' War in Ukraine, Wants Truce
A Russian election candidate has proclaimed his anti-war stance publicly, an action that has led others to be jailed.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Now Charged With Murdering Fourth Woman: Officials
Authorities have announced that Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann has officially been charged with murdering fourth woman.
Explosive Discovery: Massive Volcanic 'Superstructure' Bigger Than Idaho Lurking Beneath Pacific Ocean
Scientists believe the Melanesian Border Plateau under the Pacific Ocean is the result of an 'Oceanic Mid-Plate Superstructure.'
Four Arrested After 3-Year-Old Girl From Massachusetts Dies in New Mexico: Police
A 3-year-old girl died in New Mexico from child abuse. Now, police say 4 people have been arrested in connection to her death.
A Houston Woman Believed Her Girlfriend Gave Her an STD, So She Strangled Her and Dumped the Body: Court Docs
Houston woman thought her girlfriend gave her an STD, so she allegedly strangled her to death and dumped the body, police said.
Lost in Space? Peregrine Spacecraft Scheduled for Moon Landing Now Orbiting Without Definitive Resolution
Scientists are trying to salvage what they can of a voyage to the moon, after the spacecraft had trouble in its first hours.
Jeffrey Dahmer: How Gay Cannibal Killer Claimed 17 Victims and Indulged His Taste for Human Flesh (FPD CASE VAULT)
An inside story on Jeffrey Dahmer, the gay cannibal killer who claimed 17 victims and indulged his taste for human flesh.
Tennessee Man Accused of Fatally Striking Wife with Hammer, Burying Body on Their Property: Police
Tennessee man accused of fatally striking wife with hammer and then burying her body the next day.
Going De-Extinct: Scientists on Siberian Project Claim Return of Woolly Mammoth Possible in Three Years
A genetic project in northern Siberia that could bring the large extinct Woolly Mammoth back from the dead.
2 Women Found Shot to Death in Car in North Carolina, Boyfriend of One Arrested: Police
2 women were found shot to death in a car in North Carolina and police say they have arrested the suspected shooter.
Kentucky Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Mother of His Children During Custody Exchange
Kentucky man accused of gunning down the mother of his children after argument during custody exchange.
Prepping for War War III? China Unveils Cutting-Edge Aircraft Carrier Amid Rising Global Tensions
The Chinese military unveiled its new advanced Fujian aircraft carrier. The vessel is its most technologically advanced vessel.