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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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MISSINGA 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. NEWSA 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. NEWSCops 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. NEWSCouple 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. NEWSParent 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. NEWSFlorida 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.' NEWSHigh 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. NEWSNorth 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. NEWS‘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. NEWSNew 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. NEWS23-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. NEWSA 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. NEWSPennsylvania 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. NEWSReeling 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. NEWSMaryland 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. NEWSMan 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. NEWSTop 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. NEWSMugshots 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. NEWSFlorida 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. NEWSCops 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. NEWSA 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. NEWSA 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. NEWSMissouri 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. NEWSGilgo 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. NEWS'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. NEWSA 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. NEWSNorth 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. NEWSShould the Menendez Brothers Be Freed? Lyle Talks Possibility of Life After Prison for Killing Parents in 1989
Lyle Menendez, who is serving a life sentence in prison, called into CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville and spoke about the possibility of parole. NEWSFlorida Teen Accused of Fatally Stabbing 15-Year-Old After Crashing Sleepover: Police
A teen in Florida is accused of crashing a sleepover and stabbing two people, killing one of the victims. NEWSSuspect Accused of Flying 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online from California to Arkansas for Sex: Cops
A man in Arkansas accused of having a relationship online with a 15-year-old girl from California flew her to his home for sex, police said. NEWSInfant Found Dead in IHOP Bathroom After Mother Allegedly Tried to Flush Newborn Down Toilet: Police
A woman in Kentucky has been arrested in connection with the discovery of an infant’s body reportedly found in the toilet of a restaurant. NEWSDoomsday 'Prophet' Chad Daybell Sentenced for Murder of Wife and Stepchildren
Chad Daybell was found guilty of killing his wife and his new wife's two children, and he now faces the death penalty, officials said. NEWSTop News of the Week: Suspect Accused of Killing Man Over Borrowed Car; Baby Beat for Crying too Much, Cops Say; and More
Top news of the week featuring a suspect accused of beating a man to death over a vehicle; a mom accused of beating her child for crying; and more. NEWSMugshots of the Week: Alabama Man Resisted Arrest, Cops Say; Woman Accused of Assault with Bodily Fluids; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring an Alabama accused of assault and resisting arrest; woman accused of assault with bodily fluids; and more. NEWSTexas Tower of Terror: Former Marine Sharpshooter Killed 15 and Wounded 33 (FPD CASE VAULT)
Charles Whitman, an ex-marine turned sniper, dreamed of climbing the famous 307-foot-tall Texas Tower in Austin and shooting as many people as he could. NEWSMassive Memorial Day Discovery: North Dakota Coal Miners Dig Up 7-Foot Mammoth Tusk
A group of coal miners in North Dakota discovered the 'most complete' set of a mammoth skeleton, according to an expert. NEWSTennessee Woman Accused of Fatally Shooting Husband in Front of Children During Argument Over Keys
A woman in Tennessee has been charged with murder after she allegedly fatally shot her husband during fight over keys, police said. NEWS‘He is Dead’: Florida Suspect Accused of Beating Man to Death for Not Returning Borrowed Car on Time
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly beat another man to death after the victim failed to return his car on time, police said. NEWSTop News of the Week: Man Accused of Decapitating Dog; Sisters Suspected of Planning Murder-for-Hire; and More
Top news of the week featuring a man accused of decapitating his newly adopted dog; three sisters accused of plotting murder-for-hire scheme; and more. NEWSMugshots of the Week: Cops Say Man Attempted to Rape Jogger; Inappropriate Photos of Child at Target; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of trying to rape a jogger; Target shopper accused of taking inappropriate photos of a child; and more. NEWSWife Charged After Dispute Over Nintendo Switch at Wendy's Ends with Husband's Fatal Fall: Police
A man in Michigan suffered a fatal fall from the hood of a vehicle driven by his wife, who is now charged in connection with his death, police said. NEWSHigh-Speed Pursuit Ends with Florida Woman Jumping into Canal After Stealing Car During Test Drive: Affidavit
A Florida woman has been arrested after police say she stole a car during a test drive at a dealership and then led police on a high-speed chase. NEWSNorth Carolina Teen Mom Killed After Ex-Boyfriend Posted Song About Painting Sky Red with Blood, Family Claims
A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend after a cell phone dispute, officials said. NEWSFlorida Teen Accused of Murdering His Father Before Killing Alleged Accomplice 3 Days Later
A teen in Florida is accused of killing his father in 2022 and then, three days later, killing the man who allegedly helped him commit the crime. NEWSWoman Waiting for Roadside Assistance Abducted, Sexually Assaulted in Texas: Police
A man in Texas has been arrested after he allegedly posed as roadside assistance and then kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman, police said. NEWSIllinois Woman Enlisted McDonald's Coworker to Murder Boyfriend So They Could Start Dating: Police
An Illinois woman conspired with her coworker to allegedly murder her boyfriend so they could start dating, police said. NEWSPennsylvania Woman Accused of Filing False Sexual Assault Allegation Against Man Because He Looked ‘Creepy’
A woman in Pennsylvania was arrested after she falsely claimed a man attempted to rape her, landing him in jail for over a month, cops said. NEWSWest Virginia Mother, Grandparents Arrested After Teen Girl Dies in ‘Emaciated, Skeletal State': Court Docs
A West Virginia mother and grandparents have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, who authorities say was found unresponsive in her home. NEWSFlorida 11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Relative: ‘I Don’t Even Think He Knows He Killed Her,' Cousin Says
An 11-year-old boy is in custody after police say he fatally shot his 55-year-old relative inside their home. NEWSCalifornia UPS Worker Faces Murder Charge After Colleague Fatally Shot in Work Truck: Police
A California UPS driver was found shot to death in his truck, and police say his co-worker has been arrested in connection with the murder.