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NEWS Natalee Holloway Murder Suspect Joran van der Sloot ‘Severely Beaten’ in Peruvian Prison: Lawyer
The attorney for Joran van der Sloot, the murder suspect in missing Natalee Holloway's case, says Joran has been 'severely beaten' in prison.NEWS Foul Play: Missouri Baseball Umpire Accused of Putting Sheriff in Chokehold After Getting in Fight With Parent
A baseball umpire in Missouri has been accused of putting a police officer in a chokehold after allegedly pushing a parent during a disagreement.NEWS Cops Arrest Florida Man for Striking Girlfriend in Face With a Steak That ‘Left Seasoning on Her Cheek’
A man in Florida was arrested after he allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face twice with a steak during an argument leaving 'seasoning on her cheek,' cops sayNEWS Michigan 13-Year-Old Boy Armed With a Slingshot Saves Little Sister From Attempted Kidnapping: Police
A 13-year-old Michigan boy saved his little sister from a kidnapping attempt when he shot the suspect with a slingshot, according to authorities.NEWS Maryland Man Beaten to Death While Trying to Protect His Fiancée's Child After Middle School Fight: Officials
A man in Maryland was beat to death by a group of teens and adults while trying to protect his son after a middle school fight, authorities said.NEWS A Kentucky Man’s Roommate Ate His Last Hot Pocket. So, He Grabbed His Gun and Shot Him in the Butt, Police Say.
A Kentucky man has been arrested after he allegedly got into an argument with his roommate and shot him in the butt because he ate his last Hot Pocket, cops sayNEWS Dementia-Riddled 95-Year-Old Granny Dies One Week After Being Tasered by Cops Who Felt Threatened by Her Steak Knife
A 95-year-old granny in Australia died one week after being tasered by police who felt threatened as she held serrated steak knife, officials said.NEWS Autopsy Report Reveals Schizophrenic Inmate Eaten Alive by Bugs in Filthy Cell Died of ‘Severe Neglect’
A private autopsy report completed by Lashawn Thompson's family shows the Georgia inmate died from 'severe neglect' during his months in jail, officials said.NEWS Florida Man Killed His Grandmother, Called Housekeeper to Clean Up ‘Real Mess’: Police
A man in Florida allegedly beat his grandmother to death using a hammer and then called a housekeeper to come clean up the 'real mess,' officials said.NEWS A Georgia Man Got Into an Argument About His 2-Year-Old Son With the Child’s Mother. Then, He Killed Her Parents and Sister.
A man in Georgia was ordered to serve four life sentences after a jury found him guilty in 2021 triple murder and kidnapping case.NEWS An Indiana Man Wouldn’t Stop Making Flirtatious Comments to a Neighbor. So 2 Men Beat Him to Death, Cops Say.
A man in Indiana wouldn't stop making flirtatious comments to a neighbor. So, two men allegedly beat him to death, according to authorities.NEWS Georgia Road Rage Suspect Followed Victim Before Opening Fire on Him, Cops Say
A man in Georgia was involved in a road rage incident leading him to follow the victim and eventually shooting at his vehicle, police said.NEWS A California Man’s Coworker Made Fun of His Past Relationship. So He Grabbed a Pipe and Beat Him to Death.
A man in California faces up to life behind bars after he was found guilty of the second-degree murder of a coworker.NEWS Woman Found ‘Stuffed and Folded’ in Tote Under Porch of Ohio Home, Suspect Arrested: Police
An Ohio man has been arrested after police say they found a woman 'stuffed and folded' into a storage tote under the porch.NEWS A D.C. Firefighter Allegedly Assaulted His Girlfriend. Then, a Dog Walker Shot Him Dead After She Fled Their Home, Cops Say.
A D.C. firefighter allegedly assaulted his girlfriend in their home before she fled the scene. Cops say the man was then fatally shot by a dog walker.NEWS Hilton Hotel Guest in Nashville Wakes Up to Find Property’s Night Manager Sucking His Toes, Police Say
A guest at a downtown Nashville hotel woke up to the night manager of the hotel sucking on his toes, according to authorities.NEWS Iowa Man Fatally Struck Dependent Wife in Head With Aluminum Crutch for Days, Killing Her, Police Say
Charges have been filed against a man from Iowa in connection with the fatal beating of his wife in January, according to authorities.NEWS A Tennessee 2-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot Himself in the Head. Now, His Mother’s Boyfriend Is Accused of Homicide.
A 2-year-old Nashville boy fatally shot himself with a gun he found on a bed. Now, police say the boyfriend of the boy's mother is charged with his murder.NEWS Respiratory Therapist Accused of Getting Away With 7 Murders Injected Her Patients With Muscle Relaxant, Suffocated Them, Authorities Claim
Missouri respiratory therapist Jennifer Hall pleaded guilty to two murders of patients, but she's accused of getting away with seven more, officials said.NEWS ‘You’re Coming with Me’: Massachusetts Man Accused of Attempting to Rape Woman Out For Jog at Cemetery
A man in Massachusetts has been accused of forcing a female jogger into a shed and attempting to rape her before bystanders scared him away, police said.NEWS A Florida Man Found His Ex-Girlfriend in Bed with Another Man. So He Fatally Beat Him with a Metal Rod and She Helped Clean Up the Crime Scene.
A man in Florida has been convicted of murder after he fatally beat a man with a metal rod after he found him in bed with his ex-girlfriend.NEWS Suspects Stealing Catalytic Converter Use Saw to Attack Man Sleeping in Car, Cops Say
A man was sleeping in his car when he was awoken by thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter. Cops say they attacked him with saw when confronted.NEWS Six Mississippi Teenagers Who Skipped Prom Shot During Late-Night Party
Six teenagers were shot during a late-night party in Mississippi, including two fatally. Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to the shootings.NEWS Suspect Police Call 'Danger on the Road and Off' Accused of Florida Road Rage Incident Involving Minor
An Alabama man has been arrested after a road rage incident lead to an assault in a party store parking lot, including the assault of a juvenile, police said.NEWS Connecticut Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Allegedly Bragging About ‘Killing Cops’ and Issuing Threats: Police
A man in Connecticut was arrested after he bragged about 'killing cops" and issuing other threats to law enforcement, authorities said.NEWS A Colorado Mom Tried to Pull Over for an Emergency Vehicle. So an Enraged Driver Killed Her 13-Year-Old Son.
A Colorado man will spend life in prison without parole for a road rage shooting of a family which murdered a teenager.NEWS Georgia Man Accused of Murdering His Wife, Trying to Kill Himself One Day After Wedding Anniversary
A northeast Georgia couple celebrated its first wedding anniversary on a Friday. On Saturday, police say, the husband murdered the wife.NEWS Family Uses Cell Phone To Track Down Florida DoorDash Driver Who Was Kidnapped, Raped While Making Delivery: Cops
Cops say the family of a Florida DoorDash driver who was kidnapped and raped while making a delivery used her cell phone to track her down and save her.NEWS A Bar Patron Called A New York Bouncer 'Weirdo'. So The Bouncer Covered A Surveillance Camera And Killed Him.
A Long Island bar employee who tried to hide a deadly beating by covering a security camera was convicted of manslaughter.NEWS Disabled Mother Fatally Assaulted By Her 27-Year-Old Son After He Breaks Into Her Arizona Home, Police Say
A woman in Arizona was fatally assaulted by her son after he was refused entry into her home the day after he choked her, police said.NEWS Texas Man ‘Fixing To Make The Headlines’ Accused Of Killing At Game Room
A west Texas man reportedly announced plans for a shooting spree on Facebook before he killed one person, but police may have ignored what he posted.NEWS North Carolina Woman Faces Assault Charges For Glass Bottle Attack On Boyfriend; Son Accused Of Stabbing Him In Neck
A woman in North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly assaulting boyfriend with glass bottle before her son stabbed him in the neck, officials said.NEWS Suspect Accused Of Arming Himself With Three-Hole Punch, Grabbing Cop's Holstered Gun At Oklahoma Medical Facility
Video footage has been released showing an incident between a teen patient at a mental health facility in Oklahoma and a cop, which included gunfire.NEWS Four Brazen Thieves Get More Than They Bargained For As They Are Fought Off Stealing Car In Connecticut Driveway
A Connecticut homeowner fought off four car thieves in his driveway and it was all caught on camera, as police continue to search for suspects.NEWS Crossing The Line: Oklahoma Elementary School Teacher Faces Assault Charges After Hitting Student With Dodgeball
An elementary school employee in Oklahoma is facing assault charges after he allegedly threw a dodgeball at a student, police say.NEWS California Man Left With Bone 'Protruding Through Skin' After Girlfriend Attacked Him With Claw Hammer, Pit Bull: Cops
A woman in California has been arrested after she allegedly attacked her boyfriend with a hammer, frying pan and pit bull, according to authorities.NEWS Classroom Fight Club: Florida Teacher Accused Of Hosting Violent Middle School Student Brawls
A teacher in Florida has been arrested after she allegedly allowed students to fight it out in violent brawls inside her classroom, officials said.NEWS Beauty And Betrayal: California Dermatologist Accused Of Poisoning Husband's Tea With Drain Cleaner
A dermatologist in California has been indicted for allegedly poisoning her husband's tea with liquid drain cleaner, according to authorities.NEWS In Hot Water: Michigan Man Upset Fish Counter Was Closed Accused Of Hitting Store Clerk Over Head With Frozen Fish
A man in Michigan has been arrested after he allegedly used a frozen fish as a weapon after getting into an altercation with a store clerk, according to cops.NEWS Woman Allegedly Beat Her 85-Year-Old Grandmother With Back Scratcher And Picture Frame, Then Fell Asleep On Couch, Cops Say
A woman in Louisiana was arrested after allegedly getting into a fight with her 85-year-old grandma and hitting her with some odd object, police said.NEWS Louisiana Woman Arrested After She Hit Multiple Victims, Threw Knife At Man, Police Say
A Louisiana woman is accused of assaulting multiple victims, throwing a knife at another and then physically resisting officers, according to authorities.NEWS Indiana Man Invited To Home For Food And Heroin Ended Up Shackled In Basement, Waterboarded, Cops Say
An Indiana man was invited over to a residence for some food and heroin. Instead, police say, he was allegedly tied up in the basement and tortured.NEWS Older Kids Ask 5-Year-Old Michigan Boy To Sit With Them On Bus. He Then Got His Head Smashed Into Window, Kicked In Stomach, Police Say.
A 5-year-old Michigan boy was asked to sit with the older kids on the bus. They ended up smashing his head into the window and kicking him in the stomach: Cops.NEWS Massachusetts Man Threw Woman In Campfire, Allegedly Held Her In Flames In Attempt To Kill Her, Police Say
A man in Massachusetts allegedly threw a woman into the campfire and held her in the flames in an attempt to kill her, police say.NEWS Woman Beat To Death With Golf Club. Now, Her Boyfriend Will Spend Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Her Murder.
A woman in New Mexico was kidnapped and beat to death with a golf club. Now, her boyfriend has pled guilty to her murder, authorities said.NEWS Not-So-Happy Meal: Florida Woman Accused Of Pulling Gun On McDonald’s Worker Over Missing Menu Item
A woman in Florida could not order a specific menu item in the McDonald's drive-thru, so cops say she pulled out a gun and threatened an employee.NEWS Tennessee Man Charged With Murder After Beating Fiancée To Death With Floor Lamp, Police Say
A man in Tennessee has been arrested after police say he beat his fiancée to death using a floor lamp and threatened officers during his arrest.NEWS Oklahoma City Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman, Stabbing Dog He Thought Was Possessed By Satan, Cops Say
A man in Oklahoma was arrested for the third time in 30 days after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend and then trying to stab a dog, police said.NEWS Food Fight: Florida Woman Arrested In Connection With Dispute That Ended In Avocado To Her Boyfriend's Face
A Florida woman was arrested after throwing an avocado at her elderly boyfriend during a domestic dispute and hitting him with it, police say.NEWS California Man Accused Of Attacking Woman With Flashlight, Kidnapping Her And Tying Her Up With Duct Tape
A man in California has been arrested after he allegedly attacked a woman, kidnapped her, threatened to kill her and tied her up using duct tape, police said.