MURDER

May 25 2025POLITICS

A Life Changed by Chaos

The neighborhood of Minneapolis will never be the same after the tragic death of George Floyd. This event shook the community to its core and left lasting impacts on many lives, including that of Andrea Jenkins. She was the first Black, openly transgender woman to hold public office in the United St

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May 25 2025CRIME

Love Triangle Turns Deadly: A Murder in Antioch

A man is now facing serious charges after a fatal shooting in Antioch. The incident happened on May 25, 2023, on the 4400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard. Brian Yacopetti, 48, was found guilty of murdering Jennifer Dallmann, 39, and injuring her husband. This was not a random act of violence. It was a

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May 24 2025CRIME

The Unseen Impact of George Floyd's Death on a Police Chief

The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This mo

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May 22 2025CRIME

The Unyielding Legacy of Ralph DeLeo: A Life of Crime and Consequences

Ralph DeLeo, a name that has become synonymous with a life of crime, is back in the spotlight. At 82, while many his age are enjoying retirement, DeLeo is facing serious charges. Three days after his birthday, he was accused of plotting to kill three federal officials involved in his 2012 racketeeri

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May 20 2025CRIME

The Dark Path of a Texas Killer

Matthew Johnson's name is known by many in Texas, and not for good reasons. In 2012, he committed a horrific crime that left a 76-year-old woman, Nancy Harris, fighting for her life. Johnson entered the Fina Whip-In convenience store in Garland, Texas, early in the morning. He was high on cocaine an

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May 15 2025CRIME

The Tragic End of a Young Influencer's Live Stream

A young woman's life was abruptly cut short during a live stream on May 13. Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican influencer, was fatally shot while broadcasting from a beauty salon. The Jalisco State Attorney’s Office has labeled this a femicide, a term used when a woman or girl is murdered due

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May 15 2025CRIME

The Death of a Beauty Influencer in Mexico

In Mexico, a young woman was killed during a live video on TikTok. She had a large following and was known for her beauty and lifestyle content. Valeria Marquez, 23, was shot in her salon in Zapopan, a suburb of Guadalajara. A man walked in and fired at her. The livestream captured the horrifying m

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May 15 2025CRIME

A Dating App Date Turned Deadly

A man who met a woman through a dating app ended up causing a massive fire that destroyed over 330, 000 acres in the Bay Area. Victor Serriteno, 33, was found guilty of murder and arson. He was sentenced to 73 years to life in prison. Serriteno met Priscilla Castro, a 32-year-old mother, thro

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May 15 2025CRIME

Guilt Confessed: Menendez Brothers Seek Freedom After Decades

The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, have spent nearly 36 years behind bars for a crime that shocked the nation. They admitted to shooting their parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home back in 1989. This past Tuesday, they appeared before a Los Angeles judge via video, hoping

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May 15 2025CRIME

Solving Cold Cases: AI Helps Catch Killer After 11 Years

A long-awaited breakthrough happened in a cold case from 2014. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office made an arrest in the murder of seven-year-old Terrez Coleman. This arrest came after a decade of hard work and new technology. In 2014, Terrez was tragically killed in a d

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