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18-year-old, stepdad fatally shot minutes after high school graduation ceremony in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (TCD) — An 18-year-old and his stepfather died this week when gunfire erupted minutes after the teen received his high school diploma at a graduation ceremony. On Tuesday, June 6, at 5:13 p.m., several Richmond Police Department officers who were working the Huguenot High School graduation responded to a shooting at Monroe Park …

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California man sentenced for beating and torturing girlfriend’s 2-year-old son to death

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (TCD) — A 29-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the 2015 fatal beating of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son. The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday, June 7, that a judge sentenced Izzac Murillo to 54 years to life for first-degree murder and assault on a child …

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Iowa Boy Scouts leader allegedly sexual abused underage troop members for years

CRESCO, Iowa (TCD) — Officials arrested a 73-year-old former Boy Scouts leader accused of abusing multiple teenage troop members for more than a decade. The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday, June 7, that Cresco Police Department officers and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation agents arrested James Hughes on charges of sexual abuse in …

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Pa. man accused of fatally strangling his mother-in-law and wrapping her head with duct tape

DOVER, Pa. (TCD) — A 42-year-old man stands accused of beating and strangling his mother-in-law to death and resisting arrest earlier this week. According to a news release from the Northern York County Regional Police Department, on Tuesday, June 6, officers responded to the area near 79 South Main Street after a “neighbor reported that …

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Ark. woman allegedly killed friend, wrapped barbed wire around his neck, and tried to burn his body

FULTON COUNTY, Ark. (TCD) — A 30-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a man, trying to burn the remains, and dumping his body in front of someone’s front gate. According to a probable cause affidavit, on June 1 at around 9 a.m., Dennis Berry called the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office to report there …

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Mom murdered by ‘Family Feud’ contestant amid divorce; Doctor charged in 2nd attempt to kill wife – TCDPOD

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A husband and “Family Feud” contestant has been convicted of shooting his wife to death after joking about regretting their marriage on national television. Plus, a podiatrist who served time for a botched murder-for-hire plot on his estranged wife is charged with another attempt on her life.

Tenn. couple accused of choking adopted teen daughter, threatening to kill her

BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (TCD) — A 46-year-old woman and her 44-year-old husband were taken into custody this week after they allegedly choked, shoved, and threatened to kill their daughter because she had a cellphone. According to the affidavit, on June 5, a Bluff City Police officer responded to a call about an “unruly juvenile” at a residence …

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Detroit gas station employee accused of killing customer over beef jerky dispute

DETROIT (TCD) — A 40-year-old man allegedly fatally shot a 25-year-old customer during a dispute about beef jerky this week. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced Thursday, June 8, that her office is charging Moad Mohamed Al-Gaham with first-degree murder and felony firearm. On Monday, June 5, at around 3:14 a.m., Detroit Police officers responded …

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Md. funeral home owner accused of killing pallbearer at burial of 10-year-old girl who died of gun violence

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (TCD) — A funeral home owner was taken into custody on suspicion of murder for allegedly shooting and killing a 30-year-old man and wounding a woman at a young girl’s funeral this week. On Tuesday, June 6, at 1:20 p.m., Prince George’s County Police Department officers responded to a shooting call at a …

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California police officer accused of stealing money from man during arrest

SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (TCD) — A 37-year-old police officer stands accused of stealing money from a man during an arrest in 2022. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday, June 8, that his office is charging San Fernando Police Officer Jeffrey King with one felony count each of second-degree robbery and extortion, and …

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Minn. man arrested after missing mom Madeline Kingsbury is found dead

WINONA, Minn. (TCD) — Police on Thursday announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man after a missing woman’s remains were found near the side of a highway. According to the Winona Police Department, on Wednesday, June 7, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office deputy was using “information generated during the Madeline Kingsbury investigation” and located apparent …

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Man found dead on abandoned Tennessee trail in 1986 is positively identified

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Tenn. (TCD) — Officials identified a homicide victim last week whose skeletal remains were found along an abandoned and isolated trail in 1986. According to a news release from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), hunters discovered the remains near Caney Valley on Aug. 24, 1986. TBI agents and the Claiborne County Sheriff’s …

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Fugitive arrested in Louisiana after body found in Missouri barn

SAINT BERNARD, La. (TCD) — Deputies arrested a 42-year-old fugitive in Louisiana this week in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in Missouri. On Monday, June 5, an individual called Polk County Dispatch and said he found his brother, Philip Thompson, deceased, KOLR-TV reports. Officials responded to the scene and …

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Iowa teen who killed parents to ‘take charge of his life’ is sentenced to at least 50 years

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (TCD) — A 19-year-old teen was ordered to spend at least 50 years in prison for killing his parents in a violent stabbing attack two years ago. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a judge sentenced Ethan Orton on Monday, June 5, to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 50 years in …

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Ore. man convicted of making ‘Indiana Jones’-style booby trap at home that injured federal officer

MEDFORD, Ore. (TCD) — A jury has found a 71-year-old man guilty of assaulting a federal officer and other crimes for creating an elaborate booby trap at his house, which had recently been seized by the government. According to a probable cause affidavit, Gregory Lee Rodvelt owned a home on Dreamhill Drive in Williams, Oregon. …

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N.J. gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting 3 underage athletes he was coaching

FREEHOLD, N.J. (TCD) — A 55-year-old former youth gymnastics coach faces charges after allegedly sexually assaulting three athletes he coached while they were juveniles in the ’90s, as well as in 2008. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday, June 5, that Sasha Raught was arrested and criminally charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault and …

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Fla. teen accused of stabbing 17-year-old ex-girlfriend 15 times, leaving her paralyzed

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. (TCD) — An 18-year-old male stands accused of stabbing his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend, her 43-year-old mother, and a bystander before slitting his own throat in an attempt to kill himself. According to a news release from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, June 3, at around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to …

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N.H. man arrested after woman is found dead on the side of the highway

HOPKINTON, N.H. (TCD) — State troopers arrested a 30-year-old man on several charges after a 27-year-old woman was found dead in the breakdown lane of a highway this week. Shortly after midnight on Monday, June 5, New Hampshire State Police received a call about a body in the far lane of northbound I-89 near mile marker …

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Virginia woman arrested more than 3 years after 1-year-old child dies

LYNCHBURG, Va. (TCD) — Police arrested a 39-year-old woman this week in connection with the sudden death of a 1-year-old child in 2020. On Jan. 23, 2020, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department responded to the Brookside Apartments to a report of a child found not breathing. According to police, the reporting party, …

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Woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbor after arguing with victim’s kids

OCALA, Fla. (TCD) — Deputies in Marion County have found probable cause to arrest a 58-year-old woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor through a closed door last week. Ajike “AJ” Owens was fatally shot Friday, June 2, on the 1600 block of SW 108th Lane. In a press conference Monday, June 5, Marion County Sheriff Billy …

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Missing Alabama mom found fatally shot inside burning car

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (TCD) — A 31-year-old woman was found dead inside a burning car one day after she failed to return from making a Facebook Marketplace purchase. On June 1, Birmingham Police shared a missing person bulletin for Jermiera Fowler, which said she was last seen May 31 at approximately 4 p.m. on the 500 block of …

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Ark. man allegedly killed man with hammer, rocks because he tried to seduce him

SULPHUR ROCK, Ark. (TCD) — Deputies arrested an 18-year-old man who allegedly killed a 49-year-old man with a hammer and large rocks last month. According to the arrest affidavit, on Wednesday, May 17, a female called the Independence County Sheriff’s Office, alleging someone was killed, and the victim’s 2009 Nissan Murano was missing. Officials attempted …

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Bystanders reportedly beat up Houston man who allegedly ran over 2 women with his car, hit power line

HOUSTON (TCD) — Bystanders reportedly beat up a man accused of driving erratically, hitting two women and a power line in the process, causing a blackout in the area. KTRK-TV reports the incident began Monday, June 5, at approximately 2 a.m. in the parking lot of a bar, Micheladas Tres Hermanos, on the 7700 block …

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Wis. man accused of fatally shooting brother-in-law at campground allegedly doesn’t remember

CAZENOVIA, Wis. (TCD) — Deputies arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of killing his 54-year-old brother-in-law at a campground last month. According to a news release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, May 25, at around 9:30 a.m., officials found Corby Neef deceased with multiple gunshot wounds at Bunker Hill Campground. Several law …

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Pa. man sentenced to life for fatally stabbing Wendy’s co-worker nearly 50 times, dumping body

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (TCD) — A judge has sentenced a 31-year-old man for violently stabbing his co-worker over 40 times, running him over in his car, and dumping the victim’s body. The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced June 1 that Dominique Harris was sentenced to life in prison for killing 54-year-old Michael Pickens in …

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Mich. man convicted of attacking ex’s new boyfriend with machete while they were sleeping

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (TCD) — A jury found a 40-year-old man guilty last week of invading his ex-girlfriend’s home and attacking her new boyfriend while the couple and multiple children were sleeping. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido announced Tuesday, June 6, that Maurice Frazier was convicted of home invasion, a 20-year felony, and assault with …

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Mo. man pleads guilty to killing woman in 1987 whose wrists and neck were tied with cord

UNION, Mo. (TCD) — A 35-year-old cold case has come to a close after a 67-year-old man pleaded guilty to killing a young woman in 1987 whose body was found in a remote wooded area. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced June 2 that Kirby King entered the plea for felonious restraint and manslaughter for …

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R.I. man allegedly broke into homes to steal sex toys to regift as a birthday present

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (TCD) — A 32-year-old man was caught after he allegedly broke into homes and stole sex toys that he intended to regift as a birthday present. Court records show Benjamin Nadrowski is facing two counts of entry of building with felonious intent and two counts of attempted breaking and entering. The alleged incidents …

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83-year-old Texas man accused of killing woman over her ‘new relationship’

ROWLETT, Texas (TCD) — An 83-year-old man stands accused of fatally shooting a 78-year-old woman over a fight they had regarding her new relationship. According to a news release from the Rowlett Police Department, on Saturday, June 3, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the 8500 block of Seafield Lane to a report of …

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Fla. mom of 4 shot and killed through closed door amid alleged ongoing ‘feud’ with neighbor

OCALA, Fla. (TCD) — Law enforcement officials are revealing more details about a shooting over the weekend that left one woman dead following an alleged contentious feud between neighbors. On the night of Friday, June 2, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to the 1600 block of SW 108th Lane in Ocala regarding a shooting …

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Fla. woman arrested after her car caught fire with kids inside while she was at mall allegedly shoplifting

OVIEDO, Fla. (TCD) — Police near Orlando arrested a 24-year-old woman after her car caught on fire while two young children were inside and she was allegedly shoplifting inside a mall. According to an arrest report, on May 26 at noon, Alicia Moore parked her car outside of a Dillard’s department store at a mall …

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Masterson convicted; ‘Burn after reading’ letter revealed to Gabby Petito’s parents – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Marie Pereira joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Danny Masterson’s conviction on two counts of rape, a judge granting the Petito family access to a letter written by Brian Laundrie’s mother, and a personal …

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Md. woman accused of killing her mom and having her daughter help conceal the remains

LANDOVER, Md. (TCD) — A 44-year-old woman stands accused of killing her 71-year-old mother and disposing of her remains with the help of her 19-year-old daughter. According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, on Friday, June 2, shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers performed a welfare check on the 200 block of Hill Road after …

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Mom, boyfriend allegedly kept her son in cage and tortured him, made other child drink boiling water

DELAND, Fla. (TCD) — Law enforcement officials located and arrested a 28-year-old woman for her alleged role in the abuse and torture of her young sons, including one who was bound and beaten with a mop. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Shawn Stone May 9 on suspicion of aggravated child abuse after Stone’s girlfriend, Taylor Schaefer, called …

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Officials identify homicide victim found near popular Alaska trail

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (TCD) — Police have identified a 35-year-old homicide victim whose body was found near a popular trailhead last week. According to the Anchorage Police Department, on Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 11:10 a.m., officers responded to the 7800 block of Campbell Airstrip Road after an individual walking in the area found a deceased …

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