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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Mom Accused of ‘Horrible’ Beating Death of Her 4-Year-Old Boy, Threatening to Kill Teen Son if He Said Anything
Florida woman accused of 'horrible' beating death of her 4-year-old son and then threatening to kill her teen son if he said anything.
Man Accused of Paying Homeless Woman $20 to Watch Granddaughter While He Went to Bar — 'She Seemed Like a Decent Person'
A California man allegedly paid homeless woman $20 to watch his granddaughter while he spent hours drinking in a bar, police say.
Flush Fund: Thousands in Cash Found Hidden in Bathrooms Throughout City in Ohio
Police say they have found almost $40,000 in cash hidden in bathrooms throughout a city in Ohio.
Two Arrested After Deaf Indiana Man Shot Dead During Suspected Road Rage Incident: Police
A deaf man in Indiana was fatally shot in a road rage incident and now police say two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
‘Don’t Worry, I Shot Them Both’: Dispute in Florida Over Basketball Hoop Ends in Double Homicide, Cops Say
Two people are dead after a Florida man allegedly shot them over a basketball hoop and property-boundary dispute, officials said.
Bank Bandit Dad: Illinois Suspect Accused of Leaving His Newborn Son Home Alone So He Could Rob Bank
An Illinois father is accused of leaving his 9-month-old son home alone so he could go rob a bank.
A Nebraska Man Smothered His Two Children to Death. Then, He Tried to Flee the Country.
Two children were killed by being smothered to death. Now, their father will spend the rest of his life in prison for the crime, officials say.
Kentucky Man Fatally Shoots Sister After She Allegedly Kills Sibling and Husband: Police
A Kentucky woman was fatally shot by her brother after she reportedly killed her husband and sister, officials said.
Washington Man Accused of Setting House on Fire with His Elderly Disabled Father Inside
A Washington man is behind bars after he allegedly set fire to house with his elderly disabled father inside, police said.
A Missouri Woman's Medical Bills Were Piling Up. So Her Husband Strangled Her, Cops Say.
A man in Missouri is accused of strangling his wife to death because he couldn't afford to pay her medical bills anymore.
Army Sergeant, Brother Accused of Plotting to Kill Woman, Her Boyfriend and Two Children in Texas
A Texas Army sergeant and his brother allegedly conspired to kill a woman, her boyfriend and her two young children, officials said.
Cops Say Two Utah Women Made a ‘Suicide Pact.’ Now, One is Dead and the Other Charged With Murder.
A woman in Utah is behind bars after she allegedly fatally shot her friend as part of a 'suicide pact,' officials said.
A Teen Domino's Delivery Driver Parked in the Wrong Driveway. So the Homeowner Opened Fired on Him, Cops Say.
A Tennessee man was arrested after he allegedly fired seven shots at a pizza delivery driver who parked in the wrong driveway, cops said.
‘They are Good Boys’: Iowa Brothers Accused of Murder After Father’s Body Found in Ditch
Two brothers in Iowa were arrested for allegedly fatally shooting their father and then dumping his body in a ditch, police said.
Houston Man Accused of Fatally Shooting His Girlfriend, Hiding Body in Shallow Grave
Houston man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and then tried to hide the body in a shallow grave.
FPD Top News of the Week: Mom Accused of Drowning Son; Cops Say Man Killed Victim, Ate His Eyeball; and More
Top news of the week featuring a mom accused of drowning her son; cops say a man killed victim and then ate his eyeball; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Florida Woman Accused of Theft; Cops Say Man Attempted to Snatch Husky From Owner; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Florida woman accused of petit theft; police say a man tried to snatch a dog from its owner; and more.
Louisiana Woman Shot Man She Met on Instagram After Luring Him to Parking Garage for Sex: Police
A woman in Louisiana is accused of meeting a man on Instagram, luring him in for sex and then shooting him in a parking garage.
Ohio Man Left 10-Month-Old Baby Girl Alone in Car While He Hung Out in Casino: Police
A father in Cleveland is accused of leaving his 10-month-old daughter alone in the car while he went to the casino.
West Virginia Woman Accused of Stealing a Truck and Kicking Police While ‘Hunting Pedophiles’
A woman in West Virginia stole a truck and then kicked police while being arrested, claiming she was 'hunting pedophiles,' cops said.
Wisconsin Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing His Wife 49 Times, Hiding Body in Car Trunk
Wisconsin man accused of stabbing his wife 49 times before allegedly hiding her body in car trunk and abandoning car.
Las Vegas Suspect Killed Man, Then Ate His Eyeball and Ears: Police
Las Vegas man accused of fatally beating a man, then eating the victim's eyeball and ears.
A Squatter Posed as a Landlord. He Ended Up Killing His Tenants After Trying to Charge Them More Rent.
An Oregon man who had been squatting in an apartment building was recently convicted of killing two people he was falsely renting an apartment to.Utah Man ‘Worked up the Confidence to Kill’ His Father and Then Beat Him to Death With a Hatchet: Police
Utah man accused of beating his elderly father to death using a hatchet he bought at Lowe's.'Complex, Unusual and Perplexing': Four Dead Infants Found in Freezer, Prosecutor Declines to Bring Charges
Four babies were found dead in a freezer and after an investigation, prosecutors announced no charges would be filed.
Possible Florida Serial Killer Accused of Strangling Homeless Women, Dumping Bodies: Police
Authorities said a Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly strangled two homeless women to death and dumped their bodies.
Oklahoma Man Accused of Driving Naked in Starbucks Drive-Thru to Catch Glimpses of ‘Pretty Girls’ Working
Oklahoma man accused of driving naked in Starbucks drive-thru to see the 'pretty girls' working the window.
Four Juveniles Wounded, One Girl Dead in Georgia After Boy, 17, Opens Fire at After-Prom Party: Officials
Georgia officials say a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at an after-prom party that killed a 15-year-old girl.
Alabama 10-Year-Old Boy Told Police He ‘Played Dead’ After Mother Tried to Drown Him: Cops
A 10-year-old Alabama boy reportedly 'played dead' to get his mom to stop drowning him, according to authorities.
Houston Restaurant Worker Caught on Camera Putting Genitals in Jelly Found with Child Porn on Phone: Cops
Houston police claim a restaurant employee caught putting his genitals in food was later found with child porn on his phone following an investigation.
Not a Hoot: Why U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Could Kill 500,000 Barred Owls
A nationwide bird hunt soon could be underway, as a federal agency wants to eliminate one kind of owl to save two others.
An MIT Researcher Killed a Yale Grad Student. He Ran from Police for Months But Now Will Spend Years Behind Bars.
Former MIT research pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a Yale grad student in 2021. Now, he was sentenced to years behind bars.
Oklahoma Man Accused of Killing 17-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing Early Last Year: Police
Oklahoma teen reported missing in 2023. Now, police say a man has been charged in connection with his death.
Mugshots of the Week: Mom Accused of Forcing Daughter to Drink Bleach; Battery Charge For Kansas Man; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a mother accused of murder after forcing her daughter to drink bleach; an alleged domestic dispute in Kansas; and more.
Woman Accused of Killing Ex-Husband Told Cops She Caught Him Speaking With ‘Illegal Woman’ on Phone: Affidavit
Texas woman accused of killing her ex-husband who was allegedly talking to another woman on the phone.
Alabama Woman Who Crashed SUV 3 Times While Trying to Run Down Pedestrians Assaults Nurse at Hospital: Cops
An Alabama woman has been accused of trying to run down pedestrians with her SUV before then assaulting a nurse at the hospital.
Massachusetts Man Accused of Assault After He Used Dog to Lure Young Girl Into His Car, Police Say
Massachusetts man accused of using a dog to lure a child into his car and then drove her away to assault her.
Washington Mother Stabbed Her 4-Year-Old Son 41 Times Before Dumping His Body on Side of Highway: Police
Washington mother accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son 41 times before then dumping his body on the side of highway.
A Louisiana Man Raped, Impregnated a 14-Year-Old Girl. Now, He’ll Spend Years Behind Bars After Being Castrated.
A Louisiana man pleaded guilty to raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl. Now, a judge sentenced him to castration.
Suspect Arrested After Homeless Transgender Woman Found Murdered Outside Miami City Ballet Building
A homeless transgender woman was found beat to death on the streets of Miami. Now, police say suspect has been arrested.
Woman Faces Murder, DUI Charges After Crashing into Children's Birthday Party, Killing Two Siblings: Officials
Elderly Michigan woman charged with murder after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into kid's birthday party, cops said.
Texas Man Accused of Using Shovel to Beat Grandfather, Granddaughter Who Tried to Stop Him From Attacking Kids
Texas man arrested after he allegedly beat two people with a shovel after chasing 2 kids on bikes with the same shovel, cops said.
Texas Parents Arrested in Connection with Deaths of 6-Week-Old Twins Who Suffered Fractures, Brain Injuries
Texas 6-week-old twins found unresponsive. Now police say their parents have been charged in connection with their deaths.
Virginia Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife at His Parents' House, Chasing Her Ambulance Down Highway: Cops
Virginia man accused of fatally shooting his wife and then chasing her ambulance down on the highway.
Four Women Accused of Invading Florida Home, Abducting 6-Year-Old Child at Knifepoint
Police say four women in Florida invaded a home and then abducted a 6-year-old child at knifepoint before getting caught 200 miles away.
Divorce Drama: Sabrina Allen Smuggled Away By Her Mother (FPD CASE VAULT)
Sabrina Allen was kidnapped by her own mother during a bitter divorce and taken to Mexico, where she was kept hidden for many years.
A 2-Month-Old Baby Pulled His Father’s Nose Ring. The Newborn Landed In The ICU After The Man Decided To 'Inflict Pain Back', Cops Say.
A man in Indiana has been accused of putting his 2-month-old son in the ICU because he wanted to "inflict pain back" on him for pulling his nose ring, cops said
Deadly One-Eyed Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas Spun Web of Deceit (FPD CASE VAULT)
Henry Lee Lucas was called the “Confession Killer” because he claimed to have slaughtered some 3,000 people.
South Carolina Man Accused of Getting Into an Argument With a Man, Then Using a Machete to Cut off His Toes
South Carolina man allegedly got into an argument with another guy. Then, he pulled out a machete and cut off his toes, police said.
“I Really Wanna Kill Him’: Missouri Mother Accused of Filming Herself Smothering Baby Boy With Hand and Blanket
Mother in Missouri accused of smothering, abusing baby boy and recording it to send to a friend, officials said.