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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Foul Play: New Jersey Suspect Flew to Florida to Attack Fellow Gamer After ‘Online Altercation,' Sheriff Says
A man from New Jersey has been arrested after he allegedly flew to Florida to attack a fellow gamer after an 'online altercation,' officials said.
A Missouri Man Dared His Wife to Shoot Him, So She Did, Cops Say
During an argument, a Missouri man reportedly dared his wife to 'shoot me,' so she did, officials said.
Kinky Clown Unmasked: How John Wayne Gacy Lured Innocents Into a Terrifying Den of Despair (FPD CASE VAULT)
John Wayne Gacy lured innocent boys and young men into an awful den of despair, killing at least 33 during a six-year wave of terror in the 1970s.
Florida Father Claims His 6-Week-Old Son Died After 'Accidentally' Hitting Head on Knee: Police
A man in Florida allegedly confessed to 'bashing' in infant son's head, killing him, but claims it was an accident, police said.
A Houston Man Allegedly Said He Shot 3 'Home Invaders' — But The Victims All Turned Out to Be Family: Police
A Houston man allegedly called 911 to report a home invasion, but police say he fatally shot three of his family members.
Mississippi Teenager Allegedly Planned to Kill Her Sleeping Mother for Being 'Weird': Police
A teen in Mississippi is accused of trying to kill her mother while she slept, claiming she was a 'weird bitch' that was 'suppressing the Black in her.'
Police: Elderly Florida Woman Allegedly Killed Roommate Because He 'Did Not Clean Up After Himself'
An elderly woman in Florida was tired of her roommate not cleaning up after himself, so she allegedly shot him to death, police said.
Top News of the Week: Woman Killed After Asking Boyfriend to Get Milk; Suspects Still Wanted in Teen's Murder; and More
Top news of the week featuring a man who killed his girlfriend when she asked him to go get milk; decades later and a teen's killers are still wanted; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Killing Motorcyclist; Cops Say Suspect Led Them on High-Speed Chase; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring an Alabama man accused of fatally shooting a motorcyclist; suspect accused of leading police on high-speed-chase; and more.
McMayhem: Florida McDonald's Worker Accused of Shooting at Customers After Drive-Thru Complaint
A McDonald's employee in Florida fired shots at a vehicle after the customers complained about their order in the drive-thru, officials said.
Should the Menendez Brothers Be Released? Relatives Ask Judge to Give Pair Break in Connection with Parents’ Grisly Murders
Family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for their parents' 1989 murders, sign letters of support to judge for reduced sentences.
California Bar Manager Fatally Punched While Trying to Break Up Fight Between Unruly Patrons, Cops Say
Bar manager killed while trying to break up fight between unruly patrons outside, police say.
Florida Teenager Fatally Shoots Dad, Then Kills Mom in Front of Responding Deputies
A teen who was 'mentally unfit' and had his guns taken away got his hands on a weapon and fatally shot both his parents, police said.
Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh’s Son to Sue Netflix, Warner Bros. for Linking Him to Gay Classmate’s Death: Report
Buster Murdaugh plans to sue two major studios, claiming they linked him to the murder of his gay classmate, Stephen Smith, a new report claims.
Apprehended: Cops Arrest Suspect in Case of Maryland Mother of Five Murdered on Hiking Trail
Officials announced a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin last year.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murdering Woman After Online Marketplace Meeting
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a woman he met to buy something on an online marketplace, police said.
‘I Choked Her Out Too Long’: North Dakota Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend During Alleged Meth-Fueled Dispute
A North Dakota man is behind bars after he allegedly choked his girlfriend to death during a fight over meth, police said.
Ohio Woman Allegedly Physically Restrained Children in Scalding Bath, Causing Severe Burns, Seizures: Sheriff
A woman in Ohio has been arrested after she allegedly forced her kids into a scalding hot bathtub, resulting in burns and seizures, police said.
New Mexico 11-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection with Month-Long Crime Spree Involving Burglaries and Shootings
Police in New Mexico arrested an 11-year-old boy after an alleged month-long crime spree that included robberies and shootings, officials said.
Top News of the Week: Mom Accused of Overdosing Kids; Cops Say Sex Offender Killed Parole Officer; and More
Top news of the week featuring an Ohio mom accused of intentionally overdosing her kids; cops say parole officer allegedly killed by sex offender; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Accused of Setting Ex's House on Fire; Alleged Assault Arrest; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Michigan woman accused of setting her ex's home on fire; arrest in Arizona for alleged assault; and more.
Florida Man Accused of Killing Friend While Pistol-Whipping Him During Dispute Over Pool Pump
A Florida man got into an argument with his friend over a pool pump and then allegedly shot him while pistol-whipping him, police said.
Shielded by the Badge? Investigation Finds Hundreds of Cops May Have Sexually Exploited Kids — But Avoided Prison Time
A new investigation reportedly claims hundreds of law enforcement officers in the United States may have sexually abused children.
A 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl's Body Was Found in a River. Her Dad Will Now Spend Decades in Prison for Her Death.
A search for a missing toddler in Indiana ended four days after she was last seen alive with her father. Now he is going to prison for her murder.
A Massachusetts Mom and Dad Picked Up Their Daughter After She Had a Panic Attack at Work. Then, Cops Say, She Fatally Shot Both.
A Massachusetts woman allegedly had her parents pick her up from work after having a panic attack. Then, she shot them to death, law enforcement officials said.
Cops in Florida Fatally Shoot Man Holding Knife, Piece of ‘Mutilated and Dismembered’ Roommate: Officials
A Florida man was shot and killed after he allegedly dismembered his roommate and then came out of a house holding part of the victim's body, cops said.
Couple Arrested After 2-Year-Old Son's Body, Nearly Completely Covered in Injuries, Found in Trash: Prosecutor
A couple in Nevada has been arrested after they allegedly killed their 2-year-old son and left his body in a dumpster, police said.
Parent Trap: West Virginia Father Accused of Planting Meth on Young Daughter During Traffic Stop
Police in West Virginia claim a father allegedly stashed meth in his daughter's hoodie after an officer pulled him over for a traffic stop.
Florida Mother Nearly Drowns Toddler Who Knocked Over Plants, Claims Child 'Possessed' by Devil: Affidavit
Police say a mother in Florida is accused of trying to drown her child she said she believed was 'possessed by the Diablo.'
High School Wrestling Coach Accused of Murdering ‘Gentle Giant’ Bail Bondsman Working Overnight Shift
A high school wrestling coach in California is accused of fatally attacking a bail bondsman working an overnight shift.
North Carolina Mother Allegedly Overdosed Her Children on Prescription Medication for Months: Sheriff
A mom in North Carolina is accused of intentionally overdosing her children with prescription drugs for months.
‘I Just Had to Shoot Him’: Pennsylvania Barbershop Owner Accused of Killing Neighbor Over Alleged Racial Slur
A barbershop owner in Pennsylvania is accused of fatally shooting his neighbor after he called him a racial slur, police said.
New York Caseworker on Life Support After Going to Wrong Home and Getting Attacked: Police
A caseworker in New York went to the wrong house for a home visit and then was injured in an attack, police said.
23-Year-Old Woman Accused of Killing Her 3 Elderly Roommates in Virginia Arrested in New York, Cops Say
A woman in Virginia has been arrested after she allegedly killed her three elderly roommates and then fled the state, police said.
A Suburban Chicago Woman Died. Days Later, Her Two Sons Were Killed and Another Accused of Double Homicide.
A man is under arrested after he allegedly shot his two brothers and then set their mother's house on fire, just days after she died, cops said.
Pennsylvania Mom Restrained Disabled Adopted Daughter in Bed with Chains on Neck, Waist and Hands: Cops
A mother in Pennsylvania allegedly chained her adult adopted daughter to a bed for days with only a sandwich to eat, police said.
Reeling in Riches: New York City Couple Hooks $100,000 Sunken Treasure While Magnet Fishing
A couple in New York City hooked a safe while magnet fishing and were shocked to discover almost $100,000 inside.
Maryland Sex Offender Arrested in West Virginia After Parole Officer Found Dead in His Apartment: Police
A convicted sex offender in Maryland has been arrested after his parole officer was found dead inside his apartment, officials said.
Man Accused of Raping Stepdaughter Kills Her Before Turning Gun on Himself Month Before Trial to Start: Cops
Florida teen kidnapped, murdered by stepfather she accused of raping her as a child. He then turned the gun on himself, cops said.
Top News of the Week: Mother Killed 4-Month-Old Son; Toddler Fatally Stabbed Outside Grocery Store; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Vegas mom that killed her 4-month-old son; a toddler in Ohio who was fatally stabbed outside a grocery store; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Suspect Accused of Fatally Stabbing Man; Drug Offenses Arrest; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Vegas man accused of fatally stabbing another man; an Arizona woman arrested on drug charges; and more.
Florida Man Accused of Posing as Breast Cancer Patient to Scam Nonprofits — 'You Can’t Get Much Lower,' Sheriff Says
A man in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly lied about having cancer to scan multiple nonprofits, police said.
Cops Claim Indiana Man Admitted on FaceTime to Murdering Wife Month After She Gave Birth — 'I Just Killed Amber, Bro'
An Indiana man is accused of killing his wife just one month after she gave birth to their daughter, police said.
A Michigan Man Said His Missing 17-Year-Old Cousin Died While They Smoked Pot. He's Now in Prison for Murder.
The cousin of a missing 17-year-old girl in Michigan has been sentenced in connection with her murder, authorities said.
A Teen Girl Demanded Her Boyfriend Kill His Mom for Disapproving of Their Relationship. Then, She Did It Herself.
An Ohio teenager bludgeoned her boyfriend's mother to death with a rock after he refused to kill her because she disapproved of their relationship.
Missouri Sheriff Deputy, Dispatcher Wife Accused of Attempted Child Sex Trafficking After TikTok Account Searched
A former sheriff deputy in Missouri and his dispatcher wife are accused of attempted sex trafficking of a child under 12.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Accused of Killing More Women After Disturbing 'Planning Documents' Found on Hard Drive: Officials
Authorities have announced that Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann has now been charged in connection with the deaths of two more women.
'Random Act of Violence' at Ohio Grocery Store Leaves 3-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed, Mother Injured: Police
An Ohio woman is behind bars after police say she fatally stabbed a 3-year-old boy and injured his mother in a random grocery store attack.
A Wheelchair-Bound Man Was Killed and Dumped in a Texas Lake. Now, Police Have Arrested 2 Suspects in the Cold Case.
A caregiver in Texas has been arrested in connection with the death of a disabled man in 2020 after allegedly stealing from him, police said.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After Man and Cat Found Dead in Home
A North Carolina woman was arrested in connection with the death of a man and cat, police say.