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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A Florida Man Claimed His Girlfriend Died From Suicide. But Deputies Say She Suffered Stab Wounds to the Back.
Florida man accused of murder after he called police to report his girlfriend stabbed herself and died.
Florida Father Fatally Shoots Special Needs Son at Hospital, Then Turns Gun on Himself: Police
Florida man brought his adult son to hospital, then fatally shot him before turning the gun on himself, police said.
An Ohio Woman Left Her Infant Home Alone and Went on Vacation in Puerto Rico. Now, She's Spending Life Behind Bars.
A woman in Ohio sentenced after leaving her 16-month-old baby alone to go on vacation to Puerto Rico for eight days.
Unappetizing Arrest: Employee at Colorado Safeway Grocery Store Accused of Ejaculating on Food
A former employee of Safeway in Colorado accused of masturbating onto food items while at work.
Faithful Fugitive: Cops Search for Suspect in 'Jesus Saved My Life' Hoodie Who Knocked Cashier Unconscious
Police in Oklahoma are searching for a man in a 'Jesus Saved My Life' hoodie who assaulted a gas station clerk after he tried to ID him when buying a cigar.
Mother Charged After Newborn Son Suffocates Sleeping Next to Her in Bed — Her Second Child to Die This Way: Cops
Mother in North Carolina accused of manslaughter after baby suffocated while co-sleeping with her, the second time this has happened for this mother, cops say.
'California Girls' Crime Ring Stole $8 Million of Beauty Products Ringleader Then Sold on Amazon: Police
California woman accused of leading crime ring that stole beauty products and resold them on Amazon, making millions of dollars.
Florida Mother Abandons 18-Month-Old After Attempting to Sell Toddler at Store, Police Say
A mother in Florida has been accused of offering to sell her 18-month-old child to another woman for $500.
A Woman Came Home to Find Her 4 Kids and Mother Shot Dead. The Young Victims' Dad Committed the Cold-Blooded Murders.
A jury in Los Angeles County has convicted Germarcus Lamar David in connection with the fatal shootings of his daughter, three sons, and mother-in-law.
Georgia Mother Claims Toddler Who Died with Fentanyl in His System ‘Silently Choked on a Piece of Bread': Cops
A mother in Georgia is under investigation after police say her toddler son died with fentanyl in his bloodstream.
Michigan Man with 'Bit of a Temper' Arrested in Connection with Murder of Burger King Coworker Ex-Girlfriend: Prosecutor
The body of a Michigan woman was found along the bank of a river in Flint. Now police say he boyfriend has been charged with her murder.
FPD Top News of the Week: Utah Parents Accused of Raping Daughter; Cops Say Florida Woman Cut Out Mom's Heart; and More
Top news of the week featuring parents in Utah accused of raping daughter; Florida woman accused of cutting out mom's heart; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Cops Say Drunk Man Fell Asleep in Stolen Car; Mom Charged After 3 Kids Die in Fire; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a drunk Florida man accused of sleeping in stolen car; cops say mom charged after 3 kids die in fire; and more.
Connecticut Daycare Worker Accused of Hurling 2-Year-Old Against Wall 'Like a Piece of Luggage'
Daycare worker in Connecticut accused of picking up 2-year-old child and tossing them into wall 'like a piece of luggage.'
Maryland Teen Accused of Raping, Murdering Woman After She Rejected His Offer to Clear Snow Off Her Car: Cops
A Maryland teen offered to clean snow off a woman's car, but she said no. Then, he allegedly raped and killed her, police said.
Florida Man Posing as Drug Cartel Kidnapper Accused of Pocketing $120K After Texting Wife Ransom Demands: Cops
A Florida man allegedly told his wife he was kidnapped by a drug cartel. However, cops say he was just stealing the ransom money for drugs.
Influencer with 'Flair for Life' Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend While on FaceTime Call
Influencer in Florida fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend while she was on a FaceTime call. The ex then turned the gun on himself, cops said.
Arkansas Mother Discovered Covered in Blood After Son Attacks Her with Shovel: Sheriff
A man in Arkansas is accused of attacking his mother with a shovel, leaving her bloodied and beaten.
New Jersey Man Accused of Fatally Beating Mother During Dispute Over Plan to Cut off His Leg Tattoo
Cops say a New Jersey man fatally beat his mother after they got into an argument over his plan to cut off his leg tattoo.
Sour Surprise: Florida Woman Broke Into Ex’s House, Poured Pickled Pork on Couch, Cops Say
Florida woman accused of breaking into her ex's house, vandalizing property and throwing pickled pork on the couch.
Idaho College Murders: State Supreme Court Rules on Bryan Kohberger Charges
The defense team for quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger requested to have his murder charges thrown out and the Idaho Supreme Court has ruled.
Pennsylvania Urgent Care Worker Who Posed as Nurse Hit on Patients, Performed Pelvic Exam: Police
Pennsylvania medical assistant accused of posing as a nurse and performing sexually-related exams on patients.
Florida Woman Found Wandering Around Nude Killed Her Mother, Cut Out Her Heart: Affidavit
A woman in Florida is accused of killing her own mother and cutting her heart out in the process, police said.
2 Women in Ohio Drove Dead Man to Bank, Withdrew Money From His Account to 'Pay Some Bills': Cops
Two women in Ohio are accused of propping up a dead man in a vehicle, driving him to the bank and withdrawing his money from his account.
Couple Accused of Raping Teen Daughter Said It Would Be 'Safer for Her Than Having Sex with Strangers': Cops
Utah parents accused of raping teen daughter, claim it was 'safer' than her having sex with strangers.
Minnesota Couple Arrested After Mother Allegedly Drowned Newborn Son, Citing Bathtime Disruption: Police
A mom in Minnesota is accused of fatally drowning her 7-month-old baby to death because he cried during her bath time.
Missouri Man Shoots and Kills Mother After Mistaking Her for Intruder — 'He Hasn’t Stopped Crying Since'
A Missouri man who shot and killed his mother after she came home thought she was an intruder, his defense attorney says.
Chilling Discovery: NYC Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Arrested in Connection with Dismembered Body Found in Freezer
Police in New York say an ex-con turned criminal justice reform advocate was arrested after they found a dismembered body in a freezer.
Royal Revelation: Kate Middleton Solves Mystery of Bizarre Photo, Calls Herself ‘Amateur’
Kate Middleton admitted she 'experimented with editing' in a new family photo that sparked more conspiracy theories.
Meddling Mom Arrested After Drink She Made for Son's Bully Ends with 11-Year-Old Boy in Hospital: Cops
A Texas mother allegedly came up with a plan to get back at her son's bully — concoct a gross drink to give to the alleged tormenter.
Ohio Chick-fil-A Owner Accused of Driving to North Carolina to Have Sex with Juvenile He Met on Social Media
A Chick-fil-A owner from Ohio is accused of driving across state lines to rape a minor in North Carolina.
A Texas Man Said His Wife Went to New York for an Acting Gig. He's Now Accused of Her Murder.
Texas woman found dead in home after no one heard from her in 3 weeks. Now, police say her husband has been charged with her murder.
Texas Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student, 14, in Car, Sending Nude Photos on Instagram: Court Docs
A former teacher in Houston is accused of having sexual relations with underage students, sending nude photos through Instagram.
FPD Top News of the Week: Fake Amazon Drivers Accused of Abducting Baby; Man Shot Lost Woman in Driveway; and More
Top news of the week features a couple cops say posed as Amazon drivers and abducted baby, and a man who killed a woman turning her car around in his driveway.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Accused of Assault with Hot Sauce Bottle; Cops Say Woman Attacked Officer; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Florida woman accused of assaulting family member with hot sauce bottle; cops say woman attacked officer; and more.
Woman Disarms Sex Offender in Laundromat, Kills Him with His Own Weapon in Show of 'Courage and Strength': Sheriff
A sex offender in Louisiana attempted to assault a woman in a laundromat. Then, she grabbed his knife and stabbed him to death, police said.
Florida Woman Accused of Arranging Date With Elderly Man So Her Ex-Boyfriend Could Rob Him: Sheriff
A man and woman in Florida lured an elderly man into a violent robbery on the guise of a romantic date, police said.
A Drunk Dad Took His Sick Toddler Son for a Drive to Get Him to Sleep. Then, They Crashed and the Boy Drowned.
A father in Massachusetts fled the scene of an accident and now he was sentenced for manslaughter after his 2-year-old son drowned in a brook, officials say.
Road Rage Rampage: Georgia Man Accused of Beating Teen Unconscious, Threatening to Sexually Assault His Sister
A man in Georgia is behind bars after he chased down, assaulted and beat a teen driver unconscious and threatened his minor sister, police said.
‘This Wasn’t a Random Act’: 88-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Murdered in Philadelphia While Sitting in His Car, Family Says
An 88-year-old military vet was fatally shot while sitting inside his car in Philadelphia during his daily routine, police said.
A North Carolina Dad Went to Pick Up His 4-Year-Old Twin Sons from His Estranged Ex. He Found the Boys Dead.
A North Carolina man went to his estranged wife's home to pick up his twin sons. Instead, police say he found the children dead.
A Michigan Man Was Losing a Game of Cards to a Boy. So He Accused Him of Cheating and Assaulted Him, Cops Say.
A man in Michigan is behind bars after he allegedly accused a teen of cheating while playing cards and then assaulted him, cops said.
Royal Caribbean Worker Installed Hidden Cameras in Cruise Ship Bathrooms, Hid Under Beds: Arrest Affidavit
A Royal Caribbean employee has been accused of installing hidden cameras in bathrooms to record young passengers.
Is Kate OK? Prince William Breaks Silence on Aftermath of Princess of Wales' Surgery
The conspiracy theories have been running rampant after Kate Middleton's surgery, and Prince William has finally broken his silence.
Michigan Man Accused of Fatally Striking Elderly Woman with Snowplow in Parking Lot While Intoxicated
Elderly Michigan woman killed in parking lot after alleged drunk snowplow driver hit her, cops said.
Pennsylvania Man Killed Girlfriend's Daughter, Stashed Body in Freezer — 'I Had No Idea the Monster That He Was'
Pennsylvania man sentenced for the rape and murder of his ex-girlfriend's young daughter and then stashing her body in the freezer.
Delivery Deceit: Florida Couple Accused of Disguising Themselves as Amazon Drivers, Abducting 7-Month-Old Baby
Florida man and woman allegedly posed as Amazon employees and then kidnapped 7-month-old baby from relative's home, police said.
JFK Assassination: Conspiracy Theories and Wild Whodunits Still Linger Over 60 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Hands down, the assassination of John F. Kennedy is the biggest "whodunit" in American history, with conspiracy theories still going around.
Las Vegas Man Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Father During Fight Over Dog: Police
A Las Vegas man has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of his ex's father during a dispute over a dog, police said.
Heated Argument: Florida Man Hurled Free Hot Coffee at Dunkin' Drive-Thru Staff, Police Say
Florida man accused of hurling a cup of free hot coffee at the drive-thru worker's face at Dunkin'.