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Pregnant woman and her 4-year-old and 6-year-old burn to death in arson fire and her aunt jumps out window with 1-year-old

PHILADELPHIA, PA – An early morning house fire that raced through a two-story home in Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood left a pregnant woman and her two young children dead Friday in what authorities are investigating as a deliberately set blaze. Officials responded to the home shortly after 2:30 a.m., finding it engulfed in flames. Within hours, emergency crews confirmed that Ashley Thompson, who was seven months pregnant, and her 6-year-old twins, Alayna and Asad, had …

Tragic End for Promising Student: Miami High-Rise Murder Sparks Investigation into Unsolved Motives and Disturbing Patterns

Miami, Florida – Authorities are delving into the tragic murder of 17-year-old Dominic Ferrell, who was violently killed in his father’s upscale high-rise residence early Sunday morning. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Kyrill R. Kehl, allegedly attacked Ferrell while he slept in his home on the 34th floor of the Icon Residences. According to police, Kehl managed to enter the building by closely following residents into the elevator. Once on the 47th floor, he reportedly …

Texas man slips abortion drug into pregnant girlfriend’s drink because he doesn’t want the baby

WEATHERFORD, TX – A federal IT worker is facing serious charges after allegedly spiking his girlfriend’s drink to terminate her pregnancy, resulting in a miscarriage, Texas authorities reported. Justin Anthony Banta, 38, who works for the U.S. Department of Justice, has been charged with capital murder and tampering with evidence. According to records from the Parker County Sheriff’s Office, the matter began when Banta’s girlfriend disclosed her pregnancy to him in September. Despite his encouragement …

Bannon Takes Aim at Musk: Calls for Trump’s Investigation and Seizure of SpaceX Amid Escalating Feud

Washington, D.C. — Steve Bannon, the former strategist for Donald Trump, intensified his attacks on tech magnate Elon Musk during a recent podcast, insisting that the former president should look into Musk’s immigration status and consider deportation. Bannon’s outburst came against the backdrop of a contentious exchange between Musk and Trump regarding the president’s legislative initiatives. In a segment of his “War Room” podcast, Bannon contended that Musk may be in the United States illegally …

Texas man lives with the corpse of his dead fiancee after killing her with shotgun

DENTON, TX – Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly confessed to killing his fiancée and living with her decomposing body for days before fleeing. William Oddo III, 52, reportedly admitted to shooting LaVera Wardell in the head during an altercation early last month, claiming self-defense. Oddo allegedly told Denton police officers that he did not immediately report the incident to authorities as he wanted to spend time with Wardell’s body. According to police reports, …

71-year-old Minnesota man stabbed to death by his 47-year-old son

MAPLETON, MN – A Minnesota man faces charges of second-degree murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his father and fleeing the scene in a bizarre series of events earlier this week. Troy Blaine Almhjeld, 47, was apprehended on Tuesday following the discovery of his 71-year-old father’s body in their shared Mapleton residence. Authorities responded to a report early Tuesday morning about an abandoned vehicle near Terrace View Golf Course, off Highway 22 South, approximately 80 miles …

Tragic Mystery Unfolds as 11 Decomposed Bodies Found Aboard Vessel on Canouan Island: Authorities Launch Urgent Investigation

Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — An investigation is underway following the discovery of 11 decomposed bodies aboard a boat that washed ashore on Canouan Island on May 26, 2025. The grim find occurred near Little Bay and Cherry Hill after local authorities received a report about a suspicious vessel at around 10:45 a.m. Responding to the scene, officers from the Canouan police station found the 45-foot vessel grounded and in a state of …

Popular Florida hairstylist dies in horrifying parking garage double stabbing

SUNRISE, FL – A Florida man faces charges of first-degree murder after authorities allege he fatally stabbed a popular local hairstylist in a parking garage as she awaited a friend. Officers responded to an early morning 911 call on May 28 that reported a stabbing incident at a Sunrise apartment complex. The disturbing call came from a man who claimed he was stabbed in the neck by another individual. Upon arrival, police discovered the terrified …

Body Recovered from Hudson River Sparks Investigation Amid Rising Concerns Over Waterway Deaths in NYC

New York City, NY — The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the Hudson River near Battery Park on Monday afternoon, May 26. This incident raises concerns amid a series of similar discoveries in the city’s waterways. Emergency responders, alerted by a 911 call, retrieved the body around 3:01 p.m. and confirmed his death on the scene. Investigators are currently examining how long the man was in the water and the circumstances surrounding …

Video evidence of murder discovered after 5-year-old Florida girl dies and mom and stepdad say she held her breath

TALLAHASSEE, FL – A stepfather’s account of a 5-year-old girl’s sudden collapse is unraveling amid allegations of abuse as authorities scrutinize security footage they say captures him perpetrating violence against the child. Daniel Spencer, 35, is accused of grievous harm following the emergence of a video that police say shows him physically abusing his stepdaughter, Melissa Mogle. According to investigators, the footage reveals Spencer engaging in a series of abusive actions, including forcefully pulling the …