In Philadelphia, a grandmother named Addie Dempsey had to scrub the blood of her grandson from the sidewalk after he was shot. This wasn't a one-time thing. Many families in her neighborhood have faced the same grim task, cleaning up after violence with no help or resources. This situation caught t
A troubling incident at Macy's Herald Square has raised questions about New York's mental health system. A woman, recently released from a psychiatric facility, allegedly stabbed a tourist while she was changing her baby in a bathroom. The attacker, Kerri Aherne, claimed voices in her head told her
Three months after Charlie Kirk's tragic death, the Justice Department is exploring unique legal avenues to charge his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson. The focus is on whether Robinson's actions can be classified as an anti-Christian hate crime, a move that has sparked debate among legal experts. Ro
A woman was hurt in a sudden attack at Macy's in Manhattan. The incident happened in the bathroom while she was changing her baby's diaper. The suspect, Kerri Aherne, was recently released from a psychiatric hospital. Aherne, 43, was arrested and will stay in jail without bail. She told police that
Captain Brandon Barclay, the top sheriff in Santa Clarita Valley, recently spoke to local business owners about crime rates and safety tips. He shared that overall crime has dropped by 19%, but violent crime has gone up by 9%. This increase is partly due to a gang in Newhall that the sheriff's depar
A retired police sergeant, Charlotte Djossou, has been vocal about a long-standing issue within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). She believes that the manipulation of crime statistics is not a new problem, but one that has been going on for years. Djossou, who spent 21 years with the MPD, h
In 2025, a Netflix documentary titled "The Perfect Neighbor" brought to light a tragic event that shook the nation. The film focuses on the shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, by her neighbor Susan Louise Lorincz in Ocala, Florida. The incident, which occurred in 2023, was fueled by rac
Ashleigh Banfield is making a big change. She's leaving her nightly show to lead a true crime digital platform for NewsNation. This new role will feature content from her popular podcast, Drop Dead Serious. Banfield joined NewsNation in 2021. She's known for her sharp legal analysis and in-depth co
Recent events in the true crime world have sparked significant interest. Bryan Kohberger, a name that has been making headlines, is reportedly trying to connect with infamous serial killers while in custody. This unusual behavior raises questions about his motives and mental state. Meanwhile, Luigi
Bullying is a big problem. It affects many kids in school. About 1 in 5 kids face it. But here's something interesting. About 3 in 10 of these kids are bullied by more than one person. This is called multiple perpetrator bullying, or MPB for short. People think that bullying by a group is worse. Bu
