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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Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger’s Aunt Reveals His Past Secret Double Life — ‘I Think He May Have Snapped’
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho college murders, may have a secret past double life, according to his family, a new report claims.
Florida Grandmother Accused of Manslaughter After Deadly Antihistamine Found in 11-Month-Old Grandson’s Bottles: Sheriff
Florida grandmother accused of killing 11-month-old grandson after deadly antihistamine found in his bottles
South Carolina Judge Paves Way for Possible New Trial in Alex Murdaugh Case Amid Jury Tampering Allegations
A judge signed the order, sending the case back to circuit court to consider allegations of jury tampering in Murdaugh murder trial.
Natalee Holloway Case Bombshell: Joran Van Der Sloot Admits to Bludgeoning Teen to Death with Cinder Block in 2005
As part of a plea deal, Joran van der Sloot confessed to the gruesome murder of Natalee Holloway on the beach in Aruba in 2005.
Idaho College Murders: Aunt of Suspect Bryan Kohberger Believes ‘Quiet’ Nephew ‘May Try and Kill Himself’
If Kohberger is found guilty, his aunt believes he 'may try and kill himself' while behind bars, sources said.
The Killing of Martin Luther King Jr.: How Civil Rights Leader's Demise Ignited a Dream That Will Live Forever (FPD CASE VAULT)
The killing of civil rights leader Martin Luther King J. ignited a dream that will live on forever.
Delaware Man Accused of Kidnapping 11-Year-Old New Jersey Girl He Met Playing Roblox on Online Gaming Platform
A Delaware man has been accused of meeting an 11-year-old girl online while playing Roblox and then kidnapping her.
Live Horses, Sporadic Gunfire Created Havoc at ‘Illegal Strip Club’ Run by Squatters in Atlanta Home, Neighbors Say
A group of men were squatting in an Atlanta home and being nuisance neighbors before they were arrested.
‘I Just Killed Somebody’: Suspect Leads Officers to San Antonio Home, Where Victim’s Head Found in Bathtub, Cops Say
A Texas man has been accused of murder and animal cruelty after a man and dog were found with large stomach wounds and intestines extruding.
A Philadelphia Man Stole a Car and Pet Poodle. Then, He Went on a Drug-Fueled Joyride and Killed a Steakhouse Chef.
A man in Philadelphia pleaded guilty to murder after he went on a 2021 drug-fueled joyride that also injured multiple people.
Mother-Daughter Owners of California Daycare Arrested in Connection with 2 Toddlers Drowning in Pool
Mother-daughter co-owners of a California daycare have turned themselves in after 2 toddlers drowned in pool at their daycare.
Russian Regime Change: Putin’s Inner Circle Reportedly Chooses Successor in Advance of Leader’s ‘Imminent’ Death
Putin's inner circle has reportedly chosen a successor for the Russian leader in light of his 'imminent' death, sources claim.
Natalee Holloway Case Bombshell: Joran van der Sloot Expected to Plead Guilty in Connection with Extortion Plot
The prime suspect in the Natalee Holloway case is expected to plead guilty to extorting her mother in an Alabama court this week.
Texas Baby Killer: How a Nightmare Nurse Secretly Became an Angel of Death (FPD CASE VAULT)
Pediatric nurse Genene Jones injected kids with lethal doses of medication, then basked in the praise she received for trying to save their lives.
A Florida Man Admitted He Was Physically and Mentally Abusive Toward His Girlfriend. Now, He’s Going to Prison for Murdering Her.
Florida man admitted to being physically and mentally abusive to girlfriend before killing her in 2022.
A Maine Man Was Dating the Mother of a 3-Year-Old Girl. Now He’s Accused of Killing the Toddler on Christmas Day.
A man in Maine has been accused of killing his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter on Christmas Day.
A Nevada Man Abused His Weeks-Old Son Until He Died. Medical Experts Say The Case Was Among the Worst They’ve Ever Seen.
Nevada man sentenced after abusing his 2-week-old son until he died in worst case medical experts have ever seen.
Cameras Captured 2 Men Parking a Car Outside a Hospital in Virginia. A Murdered Woman’s Body Was Later Discovered Inside the Vehicle.
A woman's body was found inside her vehicle parked at a Virginia hospital. Now, police say a suspect has been arrested.
A South Carolina Man Was Angry About a GPS Ankle Monitor. So, He Hit His Mother in the Head With a Pool Cue, Cops Say.
A man in South Carolina upset about his GPS ankle monitor has been accused of assaulting his mother with a pool cue.
Not-So-Happy Meal: Wisconsin Woman Threatened to ‘Shoot Up’ McDonald’s After She Was Served Burnt French Fries, Cops Say
A woman in Wisconsin allegedly got burnt fries at McDonald's, so she threatened to 'shoot up' the restaurant, police said.
Woman Accused of Stabbing Taxi Driver, Delta Employee and Officer at Atlanta Airport Faces Judge
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly went on a knife-wielding attack, stabbing three people at Atlanta airport, officials said.
Kentucky Couple Accused of Paying Teenager in Marijuana for Babysitting Services
A 16-year-old was babysitting three children for a couple and police say they were paid in marijuana for their services.
‘Deserved to Be Dead’: 76-Year-Old Washington Man Accused of Shooting Noisy Neighbor
A Washington man felt his neighbor was being too noisy. So, police say he grabbed a gun and fatally shot him.
Case of the Giggling Granny’: How a Woman Snuffed Four Hubbies and Laughed All the Way to the Bank (FPD CASE VAULT)
Nannie Doss was a happy wife and mother, but she masked a heartless killer who wiped out most of her family with her murder weapon of choice — arsenic.
Alabama Mother and Her Boyfriend Accused of Using Blowtorch to Torture and Burn Her 3 Children
A mother in Alabama and her boyfriend have been accused of using a blowtorch to torture her three children, who are all under the age of 12.
A Florida Father Argued with Other Football Parents About Their Kids’ Skills. Then, He Flashed a Gun and Got Arrested, Cops Say.
Florida man accused of flashing gun at youth football game after arguing with other football parents.
A Pennsylvania Man Stole a Dodge Charger. Then, He Drove to His Family’s Home and Shot His Sisters and Stabbed His Nieces.
A Pennsylvania man stole a vehicle before driving to his family's home and fatally shooting two people before stabbing his two young nieces.
'Dangerous and Unstable': Artificial Intelligence From Google Predicts Russia Will Be Led by ‘Biorobot’ After Putin’s Death
With the uncertainty of Putin's future in Russia, artificial intelligence from Google helped predict who will lead Russia next.
A New Orleans Man Stepped on Someone’s Sneakers. Now, He’s Fighting for His Life.
A New Orleans man was left with brain damage after allegedly stepping on a stranger's sneakers and getting attacked, cops say.
‘I Hit My Baby’: Indiana Mother Says She Struck Son in Head with Hammer to Avoid Sex Slavery, Court Documents Claim
An Indiana mother has been accused of hitting her son in the head with a hammer in an attempt to avoid sex slavery.
South Carolina Man Shoplifted, Crashed Car Before Going to Acquaintance’s Home and Stabbing Him in Back with Pocketknife: Cops
South Carolina man allegedly went on crime spree by shoplifting, crashing a car and stabbing friend in back, according to police.
Smiling Teen Arrested in Connection with Murder of Boy Following Annual High School Football Game
A 17-year-old Georgia boy was arrested in connection with the murder of a fellow teen and police photos show him smiling.
On Death’s Door? Putin’s ‘Imminent Death’ Predicted as Successors Battle for Power: Report
With Putin's 'imminent death' being predicted, a new report claims successors are battling for power in Russia.
An Ohio Social Worker Was Assigned to Counsel a 13-Year-Old Boy. Then, She Admitted She Had Sex with Him, Cops Claim.
Ohio social worker has been accused of having sex with a 13-year-old boy that she was assigned to counsel.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Makes Decision in Request to Pause Bryan Kohberger Trial
The judge in the Idaho college murders trial has made a decision in the defense's request to pause the Bryan Kohberger trial.
European Invasion: Putin Spy Rings ‘Flourishing’ in Switzerland, Intelligence Shows
A new report claims Russian spy rings have been 'flourishing' in Switzerland, as Vladimir Putin sets up shop in a new country.
The Snatching of Sinatra's Son: How Kidnappers Got $240K Ransom — And Five Years In Prison (FPD CASE VAULT)
Frank Sinatra's son was kidnapped in 1963 and the kidnappers almost got away with it, but ended up spending five years in prison.
Fete Fail: Michigan Man Arrested After Crashing Party Store, Attacking Employees and Eating Food on Shelves, Cops Say
A Michigan man is being accused of entering a party store, eating food right off the shelves and then attacking employees who tried to stop him.
A Delaware Preschool Teacher Didn’t Show Up for Work. Now, Her Boyfriend Is Accused of Her Murder.
A 63-year-old preschool teacher in Delaware was reported missing. Now police say her remains have been found and her boyfriend has been charged with her murder.
West Virginia Parents Lock Adopted Teens in Barn for Days, Mom Claims They ‘Like It’: Cops
West Virginia couple arrested after they allegedly locked their adopted teens in a barn for days at a time with no food or water, cops say.
Arizona Woman Accused of Getting into Fight With 2 Teens in Walmart Parking Lot and Threatening to ‘Blow Their Heads Off’
A woman in Arizona reportedly threatened to 'blow their heads off' after getting into a fight with 2 teens in Walmart parking lot, cops say.
A California 1-Year-Old Baby Suffered Severe Burns. His Mother and Her Boyfriend Are Now Under Arrest for Murder, Officials Say.
A 1-year-old California boy died after suffering from severe burns and abuse. Now, police say his mother and her boyfriend arrested.
Party Foul: Wedding Crasher Accused of Stealing Newlyweds’ Money and Gifts in Multiple States
A woman was dubbed 'Mid-South Wedding Crasher' after allegedly crashing dozens of wedding and stealing gifts, police said.
Nebraska Couple Accused of Abuse After 4 Children Found With Sores, Bug Bites and Matted Hair
A couple in Nebraska has been arrested after their 4 children were found with sores, bug bites and matted hair, cops said.
Putin Threatens West With Total Nuclear Destruction and ‘No Chance of Survival’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened the West with total nuclear destruction and 'no chance of survival,' sources claim.
Michigan Man Known for Posing Online as 15-Year-Old Girl to Catch Pedophiles Fatally Shot During Confrontation: Cops
A man in Michigan with a social following for exposing sexual predators was fatally shot during one of his confrontations, police say.
Voodoo Sacrifices: How a Former Altar Boy Used Black Magic to Control a Drug Cartel (FPD CASE VAULT)
A one-time altar boy schooled in the dark art of voodoo used black magic – and murder – to control rich Mexican drug dealers.
New Hampshire Teen Accused of Killing Sister-in-Law, Nephews, Ages 1 and 4
A 17-year-old in New Hampshire has been accused of killing his sister-in-law and two nephews, ages 1 and 4, in Aug. 2022 slaying.
Alabama High School Student Found with Hit List After Confessing to Killing Brother: Deputies
A 14-year-old boy in Alabama confessed to killing his brother and then police found a 'hit list' of other potential victims in his book bag, cops say.
Dead Man Walking? Inside Alleged Russian Secret Service Plot to Assassinate Vladimir Putin
The Russian secret service is allegedly investigating a plot to assassinate Russian president Vladimir Putin.