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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Maryland Mother Accused of Fatally Stabbing Son During Argument Claims She Acted in Self-Defense: Police
Maryland mother charged with murder after fatally stabbing son during a dispute, police said. She claims it was in self-defense.
Nebraska Woman Accused of Choking, Stabbing Guests After They Said Her Apartment Was Dirty
Guests at a Nebraska woman's apartment commented on how dirty it was. So, she allegedly choked and stabbed them, police said.
Bodies of Woman, 1-Year-Old Son Found in Park After She Allegedly Sent Text Warning of Murder-Suicide Plan
A Texas woman and her 1-year-old son were found dead inside a vehicle in a park and police say they are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Ohio Mother Arrested After Child, 4, Caught Driving with 2-Year-Old Sibling as Passenger: Court Documents
A mother in Ohio was arrested after her 4-year-old son was caught driving her car with his 2-year-old sibling inside, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Cops Say Mother Put Baby in Oven; Reverend Accused of Dealing Meth; and More
Top news of the week features a mother accused of putting her baby in oven; a reverend in Connecticut accused of selling meth; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Killing Elderly Mom; Minnesota Alleged Threats of Violence Arrest; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of killing his elderly mother; Minnesota man arrested in connection with domestic assault case; and more.
Teen Accused of Fatally Shooting Dad, Brother Claims She ‘Couldn’t Resist the Urge to Kill Somebody’: Cops
Nevada teen claims she 'couldn't resist the urge to kill somebody.' Now, officials say she fatally shot her dad and brother.
A Mom Filed an Eviction Notice After Her Teen Son Failed to Follow House Rules. So He Strangled Her to Death, Cops Say.
Indiana woman reportedly filed an eviction notice on her teen son. Then, he strangled her to death during a fight, police said.
Kentucky Woman Allegedly Chased Neighbors with Knife, Offered Officers 'Sexual Favors' to Evade Arrest: Police
Woman in Kentucky accused of chasing neighbors with knife and offering cops 'sexual favors' to avoid arrest.
Dangerous Ride: New Jersey School Bus Driver Accused of Driving Students While Under the Influence of Alcohol
A school bus driver in New Jersey has been accused of driving students while under the influence of alcohol.
Divine Deception: Reverend Caught With ‘Rock and Liquefied’ Meth During Routine Traffic Stop, Troopers Say
Connecticut reverend pulled over for bad registration. Then, he was arrested for having crystal meth on him, cops said.
Couple Fabricates Hit-and-Run Story After Bringing Dying Toddler to CVS with 'Significant Injuries': Cops
A couple in Arizona is facing multiple charges after they allegedly brought a dying toddler to a CVS pharmacy, police said.
How a True Crime Show Helped Tie a Former Florida Football Star to His Girlfriend’s Valentine's Day Murder
A former University of Florida football star player was sentenced in the 2016 murder of his girlfriend after pleading no contest.
St. Valentine's Day Massacre: How Gangster Al Capone Snuffed His Competition (FPD CASE VAULT)
Chicago crime boss Al Capone tightened his stranglehold over the city with the most infamous gangland slaying in American history.
Police Release Suspect Sketches in Case of Maryland Mother Murdered on Hiking Trail
Police have released sketches of a possible suspect in the tragic death of Maryland mom Rachel Morin.
Joint Operation: Mayor and Son in Minnesota Charged With Growing Hundreds of Marijuana Plants, Police Say
A mayor in Minnesota and his son have been arrested after they allegedly grew over 200 marijuana plants, officials said.
Are Mutant Wolves Roaming Human-Free Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Key to Curing Cancer?
New study states mutant wolves that roam the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have developed cancer-resilient genomes that could cure cancer.
North Carolina Elementary School Teacher Accused of Dragging Disabled Child Through School Hallway: Sheriff
Elementary school teacher in North Carolina accused of dragging a disabled child through the school hallway.
Missouri Mother Arrested in Connection With 'Gruesome' Death of 1-Month-Old Baby Who Burned to Death in Oven
Missouri mother claims she put 1-month-old baby in crib, but instead put her in oven, burning her to death, cops said.
Kentucky Mother Arrested After Newborn Daughter Dies, 1-Year-Old Son Tests Positive for Meth: Police
Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.
‘You Had to See It to Believe It’: Pair Captures Images of 'Flying Saucer' During Road Trip
A couple in Argentina was left shocked during a recent road trip when they allegedly snapped photos of a 'flying saucer.'
Florida Teacher and Aide Accused of Tying Non-Verbal 7-Year-Old Student to Chair
A Florida teacher and aide were allegedly caught typing a non-verbal 7-year-old student to a chair for over an hour, police said.
Georgia Mother Accused of Starving 1-Year-Old Son, Concealing His Death for Over One Week
A mother in Georgia is accused of starving her 1-year-old son to death and then hiding his death from cops for over a week.Elderly Georgia Man Accused of Killing Wife in Room They Shared at Senior Living Facility
Elderly Georgia man allegedly attacked and fatally injured his wife in the room they shared at a senior living facility, cops said.
South Carolina Suspect Charged With Kidnapping, Assault After Naked Woman Flees Motel Room: Police
A South Carolina woman fled a motel room with no clothes on, and a suspect was arrested for kidnapping and assault, police said.
A Teen Girl Died Days After She Was Found Shot on a Baltimore Street. Now, Her Killer Will Never Walk Free Again.
A teen was found shot in Baltimore and taken to the hospital, where she died a few days later. Now, the shooter was sentenced to life in prison.
FPD Top News of the Week: Woman Accused of Beating Husband With Skillet; Ex-Intelligence Officer Reveals UFO Discovery; and More
Top news of the week features a man in Tennessee allegedly beat with a skillet by his wife and daughter; experts discuss a 40-foot-tall UFO; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Driving Truck into Ocean; Cops Say Drunk Driver Mowed Down Pedestrians During Chase; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of driving his truck into the ocean; Texas man accused of hitting pedestrians while driving drunk; and more.
‘Delusional Conspiracy Theorist’ in Florida Upset Father Got ‘The Vaccine’ Accused of His Murder: Report
Florida man 'received the vaccine,' so his 'delusional conspiracy theorist' son allegedly killed him, cops say.
Covid 2.0? Arctic 'Zombie Viruses' Poised to Be Released as Climate Change Heats Up, Scientists Warn
Is the next COVID-19-style pandemic buried in the snow of northern Canada or Siberia, simply waiting for a big thaw?
Mississippi Man Allegedly Killed Grandfather, Hid Body Under Mattress in Woods Before Running Down Deputy: Sheriff
Mississippi man accused of killing his 77-year-old grandfather, then hiding his body under a mattress in the woods.
Las Vegas Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing His Wife Because She Wouldn’t Cuddle or Be More Affectionate
A Las Vegas man suspected his wife was cheating on him with a coworker, so he fatally stabbed her when she denied him a hug, police said.
Unsavory Character: Colorado Man ‘Bit Through’ and Spit Out Officer’s Finger During Arrest: Affidavit
Colorado man accused of biting through officer's finger during arrest and then spitting it out on ground.
3-Year-Old Twins Found Dead in Car After Their Mother Jumped onto Train Tracks from Overpass: Police
3-year-old twins found dead in back of car on Florida highway as mother allegedly tried to kill herself by jumping onto train tracks, police said.
Georgia Man Accused of Locking Wife in Bedroom When She Tried to Take Baby with Broken Ribs to Hospital
Georgia woman noticed injuries on her 3-month-old baby. Then, her husband locked her in a room when she tried to take the baby to the ER, police said.
Unearthly Alien Encounter? Flight Attendant Photographs Mysterious Pink UFO in Unexplained Incident
A flight attendant traveling over Europe photographed what appeared to be a pink UFO that wasn't visible to other travelers at the time.
Indiana Man Claims He Fatal Stabbed Girlfriend After Fight Over Crock Pot, Not Chopping Onions Correctly: Cops
Indiana man allegedly got into a fight with his girlfriend over onions, police said. Then, he is accused of fatally stabbing her.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Reaches Decision on Bryan Kohberger Murder Indictment
A judge in Idaho has denied a third request by murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's team to dismiss the charges against him.
Florida Funeral Home Director Accused of Abandoning Multiple Bodies, Giving Questionable Cremains to Family
Florida funeral home director accused of stealing, giving families the wrong ashes and abandoning a mortuary with bodies inside.
A Colorado Grandfather's Leg Blocked the Aisle on a Bus. So, a 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot Him, Cops Say.
A 13-year-old Colorado boy has been accused of fatally shooting a 60-year-old man during a dispute over the bus aisle.
Buried Treasure: Archaeologists in Egypt Find 'Miracle' Tunnel in Search for Cleopatra and Marc Antony's Tomb
A tunnel that is being referred to as a "miracle" was discovered by archaeologists searching for the tomb of the legendary Cleopatra.
A Man Tortured, Killed and Burned an Elderly Woman in a Mobile Home. Now, He Must Spend Decades Behind Bars.
California man confessed to intentionally setting fire to an elderly woman's mobile home. Now, he's spend decades behind bars for her death.
Texas Man Accused of ‘Diabolically Cunning’ Murder of Convicted Child Predator After Posing as Minor, Arranging Meeting
Texas man allegedly posed as a minor and planned to meet up with a child predator for sex but then fatally shot him, police said.
A Suspect Thought His Roommate Stole His Taco Bell Food. So, He Beat the Elderly Man to Death, Cops Claim.
Michigan man accused of beating his elderly roommate to death after fight over stolen Taco Bell.
Tennessee Man Accused of DUI After Crashing Car With Kids, Over 20 Grams of Cocaine Onboard: Arrest Affidavit
Tennessee man accused of crashing car after driving drunk with cocaine, gun and two small children inside vehicle.
Two Teen Girls Went to McDonald's and Got into a Fight Over Sweet and Sour Sauce. Now, One Is Dead and the Other Locked Up.
Teen girl receives maximum sentence after fatally stabbing girl after a fight broke out over McDonald's sweet and sour sauce, officials said.
Former Michigan Middle School Employee, 79, Accused of Sending Minor Inappropriate Messages on Snapchat
A 79-year-old former school paraprofessional in Michigan has been accused of sending inappropriate messages to minro.
Florida Father Accused of Kidnapping Daughter, Murdering Her Mother: Cops
Florida man accused of kidnapping his 8-year-old daughter after he killed her mother.
A Woman Discovered Her Husband Got a Postcard from a Woman He Dated Over 60 Years Ago. Then, She Tried to Smother Him to Death, Cops Say.
Florida man received postcard in mail from an old girlfriend. Then, his wife became upset and allegedly tried to kill him, cops said.
Florida Man Goes on Shooting Spree, Killing Grandfather, Priest, and Woman Before Cops Fatally Wound Him
A Florida man goes on shooting rampage, killing 3, before cops turn the bullets on him, according to authorities.