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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NEWS Ohio Children, Ages 7, 6 and 4, Discovered All Weighing Less Than 30 Pounds; Mother, Great-Grandmother Accused of Starving Them
Ohio mom and her grandmother accused of starving 3 children who reportedly each weighed under 30 pounds.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Hearing to Dismiss Indictment for Suspect Bryan Kohberger to Be Held Behind Closed Doors
A hearing to dismiss the grand jury indictment against Bryan Kohberger will be held behind closed doors on Sept. 22.NEWS Russian Revenge — Vladimir Putin to Send Critics to Brutal Siberian Prison Where Prisoners' Heads Shoved Down Dirty Toilets: Report
New report claims Vladimir Putin looking to send his critics to a Siberian jail to be tortured, including shoving their heads down dirty toilets.NEWS Elderly Florida Man Accused of Killing Neighbor Trimming Trees on Fence Line Between Their Homes
An elderly man in Florida allegedly shot his neighbor to death while he was trimming trees along their fence line, cops say.NEWS A Michigan Man Thought His Dog Was Stolen. So He Grabbed a Gun and Killed Who He Believed to Be the Culprit.
A man in Michigan thought his dog was stolen, so he grabbed a gun and fatally shot the man he thought took his dog, police say.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Suspect Bryan Kohberger’s Family Have Yet to Visit Him Behind Bars
The family of University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has not visited him in jail, sources claim.NEWS Crisis Mode: Is Putin to Blame for Russia’s Skyrocketing Prozac Use, Plummeting Stocks of Medication?
Is Vladimir Putin to blame for the lack of Prozac available in Russia as depression skyrockets in the region?NEWS Two Arrested, NYC Toddler Dead After Multiple Children Exposed to Fentanyl at New Daycare Center: Cops
A toddler in NYC died after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl while at daycare, authorities said.NEWS ‘We Cannot Go Back to the Past’ — Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Creating ‘Second Hitler’
In a recent interview, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy compared Vladimir Putin to a 'second Hitler' and blamed Russia for allowing it.NEWS Nice Clothes, Vegan Meals and No Cuffs: Idaho College Murders Suspect Enjoying ‘Unprecedented Privileges’ in Jail, Victim’s Father Claims
The father of one of the victims in the Idaho college murders claims Bryan Kohberger is receiving 'unprecedented privileges' in jail.NEWS Unmasked in New York: Bungled Mafia Summit Was Beginning of the End (FPD CASE VAULT)
A bungled Mafia summit at Joseph Barbara's farm in Apalachin was the beginning of the end for the Mafia.NEWS 'Heartbreaking': Elderly Kentucky Woman Died After Her Daughter Left Her Lying on Floor for Weeks, Cops Say
A Kentucky woman allegedly left her mother lying on the floor for weeks. One day after receiving medical treatment, her mother died.NEWS Chicago Man Accused of Trying to Drown His 2-Year-Old Son in Bathtub as Sacrifice to Jehovah
A man in Chicago is accused of trying to drown his 2-year-old son as part of a sacrifice to Jehovah, cops say.NEWS Florida Ninth Grader Accused of Attempted Murder After Stabbing His Teacher in Neck With Scissors During Class
Florida teen charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking teacher with a pair of scissors, officials said.NEWS Virginia Woman Arrested After Man Brings Dead Baby in Plastic Bag to Hospital, Dog Found Dead in Bathtub: Cops
A woman in Virginia has been arrested after she allegedly left an 11-month-old girl and dog inside a hot car for 6 hours, cops say.NEWS ‘Pathologically Afraid for His Life’: Report Claims Superstitions and Paranoia Leave Putin ‘Afraid of His Own Shadow’
Being president of a nation with a growing list of powerful enemies, Vladimir Putin is reportedly so paranoid he can't even use his own washing machine.NEWS Florida Woman Accused of Leaving Her 11-Year-Old Son With Dead Man in Hotel Room After Drug-Fueled Threesome
A Florida mom has been accused of leaving her 11-year-old son in a hotel room with a dead man for several hours after drug-fueled threesome.NEWS Michigan Man Wanted for Allegedly Fatally Shooting His Mother Arrested While Ordering Pizza at Domino's
A man in Michigan was on the run from police for the murder of his mother. He was arrested while ordering pizza at Domino's.NEWS ‘Active Duty’ Army Worker Confessed to 1994 ‘Heinous’ Murder of Virginia Mother While Her 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Nearby: Police
A New York man allegedly confessed to the 1994 'heinous' murder of a Virginia mother while her toddler was in the house also, police said.NEWS Natalee Holloway Case: Another Setback Announced in Joran van der Sloot Extortion Trial
Joran Van der Sloot was extradited to Alabama to face federal charges he extorted money from the parents of Natalee Holloway.NEWS Vladimir Putin's Uncontrollable Leg Twitch During High-Stakes Meeting With North Korea's Kim Jong Un Sparks Major Debate
An uncontrollable leg twitch by Russian leader Vladimir Putin during his meeting with Kim Jong Un sparked major debate.NEWS An Alabama Teenager Got ‘Fed Up’ With His Family Fighting. So He Killed His Parents and Three Siblings.
A teenager in Alabama was 'fed up' with his family, so he killed both his parents and his three siblings, officials said.NEWS ‘Something Was Just Off’: Cops Say Florida Mom Left Son Alone in Running Car to Go Swimming and ‘Meet Sharks’
A woman in Florida has been accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son in car so she could go swimming and 'meet sharks.'NEWS Woman Tried to Help Her Friend Leave Abusive Relationship. Then, the Man Allegedly Fatally Shot the Friend and Her Dog, Police Say.
A woman in Texas was trying to help her friend leave an abusive relationship when she and her dog were reportedly shot to death by the man, cops say.NEWS ‘Call the Police to Come Get Me’: Pennsylvania Man Confessed to Kids He Slit the Throats of His Wife and Mother
A man in Pennsylvania confessed on the phone to his children about the murders of his wife and mother.NEWS Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Once Stalked Employee Onto Birthday Cruise, Issued a Chilling Warning: "I Could Find You Anywhere"
A former employee of Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann claims he once stalked her onto a birthday cruise.NEWS Ceasefire? Putin Preparing to ‘Send Thousands’ of Soldiers From Ukraine to New Target: Report
Vladimir Putin is allegedly planning to “send thousands” of troops from Ukraine to Africa, effectively abandoning the ongoing Ukraine invasion, sources claim.NEWS ‘Slit Your F****** Throat’: West Virginia Man Accused of Holding Woman Hostage After Fight Over McDonald’s
A man in West Virginia has been arrested after he allegedly threatened, held a woman hostage after fight over McDonald's, cops say.NEWS Shooting at High School Football Game Left 10-Year-Old Boy Dead. Now, Shooter Sentenced to 70 Years.
A 10-year-old boy was fatally shot at a New Jersey high school football game. Now, the shooter was sentenced to 70 years in prison.NEWS Indiana Man Waited Outside His Ex’s Work For Her. Then, He Fatally Shot Her and Her Grandmother.
An Indiana man will spend 110 years behind bars for the 'brutal and heinous' murders of his ex-girlfriend and her grandmother.NEWS An Indiana Man Left His Mom a Voicemail. Then, He Forgot to Hang Up Before He Stabbed Her Boyfriend to Death.
A man in Indiana left a voicemail for his mom. He then forgot to hang up and accidentally recorded himself killing her boyfriend.NEWS A Texas Man Didn’t Want His Wife to Leave Him. So, He Killed Her With a Nail Gun.
A Texas woman was attempting to leave an abusive relationship. However, the husband didn't want that, so he beat her to death with a nail gun.NEWS Top of Putin’s Hit List? Top Russian Doctor Vanishes After Writing Bizarre Goodbye Letter
Viktor Trukhin, a top Russian doctor, has not been seen for at least five days, according to sources.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Prosecutors Warn of ‘Chilling Effect’ Amid Bryan Kohberger Courtroom Controversy
Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger have shown support for the defense's motion to prohibit cameras from the courtroom, according to authorities.NEWS Putin Crony Warns of ‘Another 9/11-Style Attack’ That Could Involve ‘Nuclear or Biological Component’
A staunch ally of Vladimir Putin warned the Western nations regarding the possibility of a "9/11-style attack," according to sources.NEWS A Texas Teen Missing in AMBER Alert Was Located. Now, Cops Say She Faces a Murder Charge.
A teenager in Texas was missing and an AMBER Alert was issued. Now, police say she is facing a murder charge.NEWS ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything So Devastating’: Semi-Truck Driver Accused of Causing Deadly Accident in Arizona While Impaired
A semi-truck driver has been accused of being impaired while causing a deadly accident in Arizona.NEWS Bodies in the Yard: Dorothea Puente Poisoned Tenants and Stole Their Cash (FPD CASE VAULT)
Serial killer Dorothea Puente poisoned her tenants and then buried their bodies in her yard while she continued to cash their Social Security checks.NEWS Ohio Man in 'Longstanding Feud' With Pregnant Sister and Brother-in-Law Kills Them, Their Unborn Baby at Party in Park: Police
A man in Ohio allegedly showed up to a Labor Day party and opened fire, killing his pregnant sister and her husband, cops say.NEWS California Equestrian Accuses Estranged Ex’s Friends of Raping Her at Gunpoint, Making Threats ‘Godfather Style’: Divorce Papers
A California equestrian accused her estranged husband's friend of sexually assaulting her at gunpoint and threatening her 'Godfather style.'NEWS Florida Father Accused of Using Heavy-Duty Saw to Murder His ‘Stand-Up, Stellar’ 16-Year-Old Son: Sheriff
A Florida man has been accused of using a heavy-duty saw to murder his 'stand up, stellar' 16-year-old son, authorities said.NEWS The Hillside Strangler: Inside Story of Bloody L.A. Reign of Terror Carried Out by Two Cousins (FPD CASE VAULT)
Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi paralyzed L.A. when they brutally tortured, raped and murdered 10 women on the city's hillsides as The Hillside Strangler.NEWS A Tennessee Woman’s Boyfriend Wanted to Discipline Her Son. So He Struck Him With a Braided Dog Toy and Now He’s Dead, Cops Say.
A man in Tennessee used a braided dog toy to allegedly discipline his girlfriend's son. Now, the boy died and he is facing charges, cops say.NEWS Indiana Man Experiencing ‘Spiritual Awakening’ Says He Just Wanted to ‘Spread Some Love’ Before Nude Arrest: Police
An Indiana man has been arrested for allegedly standing naked in his doorway and waving at passersby to 'spread some love,' cops say.NEWS Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Faces New Lawsuit in Connection with Executive Assistant at His Architectural Firm
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann is facing a new lawsuit for unpaid labor wages, according to officials.NEWS Cops Say North Dakota Man Upset His Girlfriend Stayed Out Late Killed Kitten in Microwave; Warned: ‘That Would Happen to Her Next’
A North Dakota man has been accused of killing his girlfriend's kitten in the microwave after she got home from work too late.NEWS US Lawmakers Accuse Putin of War Crimes Against Humanity: ‘The Definition of Genocide’
U.S. legislators have alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for acts amounting to genocide in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.NEWS A Florida Man Tried to Run Over a Man He Believed Was a Convicted Child Molester. The Victim Wasn’t.
A man in Florida ran over another man with his vehicle thinking he was a convicted child molester. Turns out, he was wrong.NEWS New Jersey Woman Accused of Knifing Victim in Face Outside NYC Pizza Shop Threatens to Slash Judge: Report
A New Jersey woman has been accused of slashing a woman outside a NYC pizza shop. During her arraignment, she threatened to do same thing to judge, cops say.NEWS Trembling Hands, Twitching Knees and Bodily Bloating: ‘Health Issues’ Raise New Questions About Putin’s Wellbeing
Sources claim new 'health issues' for Russian President Vladimir Putin raise questions about his wellbeing.