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Jacksonville Woman Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Brutal Hammer Attack Leaves Note Accusing Victim of Child Abuse

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 21-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the brutal death of a man found in her apartment. Authorities allege that Journee McGrew fatally struck Waduta Woodley, 41, with a hammer early last week, leaving behind a note that accused him of child abuse. The incident occurred at the Cross Creek Apartments on Manotak Avenue. Police responded to a call regarding a disturbance around 3:30 a.m. on July …

Tragedy Strikes at Livonia Festival: Woman Charged After Fatal Hit-and-Run Leaves Toddler Dead and Family in Critical Condition

Livonia, Mich. — Tragedy struck a local family during the city’s annual festival when a three-year-old boy was killed and his mother and twin sister were severely injured after being hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. The incident unfolded late Sunday night as attendees gathered for the final evening of the Livonia Spree festival, a popular community event. Authorities received reports shortly before 11 p.m. that a car had struck three pedestrians at …

Remembering Loren Ruch: HGTV Content Leader and Beloved Mentor Leaves Behind a Legacy of Creativity and Kindness

Los Angeles, CA – Loren Ruch, a prominent figure in television content creation and the head of content for HGTV, passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. His death was confirmed by Channing Dungey, chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group, who shared the news with colleagues in an internal memo. Ruch had been with HGTV since 2008, eventually taking on the role of …

Fond du Lac Man Arrested After Chilling Ax Attack on Ex-Girlfriend Leaves Community in Shock

FOND DU LAC, Wis. — A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies, including attempted first-degree intentional homicide, following a shocking ax attack on his former girlfriend that left her with severe injuries. The incident has sent ripples of concern throughout the community. Emergency responders arrived at a residence on East Merrill Avenue early Sunday afternoon after a distress call was made. The victim, a 38-year-old woman, reported being assaulted, describing her situation as …

Knoxville Man Arrested After Disturbing Attack Leaves Victim Hospitalized and Child Missing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 19-year-old man is in custody following a violent incident early Sunday that resulted in severe injuries to a man and temporarily left a three-year-old child unaccounted for. Charles Coffman faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated kidnapping and attempted second-degree murder. The confrontation took place around 4 a.m. at a residence on Mercer Street, where police were responding to a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim in the bathroom …

Remembering Lynn Hamilton: A Trailblazer in Television and Theater Leaves Behind a Legacy of Strength and Grace

Chicago, Illinois — Lynn Hamilton, the beloved veteran actress renowned for her roles in iconic television series, died on Thursday at the age of 95. The actress passed away of natural causes at her home, surrounded by family and caregivers, as confirmed by her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson. Born Alzenia Lynn Hamilton on April 25, 1930, she hailed from Yazoo City, Mississippi, but relocated to Chicago Heights at the age of 11. …

Louisville Mother Arrested After Hammer Attack Leaves 6-Year-Old Daughter in Critical Condition

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A shocking incident has left a young girl fighting for her life after her mother allegedly attacked her with a hammer. The 6-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition following the assault, which occurred Thursday afternoon in their home. Police received a report of potential child abuse at a residence on Wilson Avenue just before 1 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the girl with severe head injuries. Emergency responders rushed her to …

Texas Woman Charged After Stabbing Brawl at Waco Apartment Complex Leaves Two Injured

WACO, Texas — A local woman is facing serious charges following a violent altercation at an apartment complex that resulted in two women being stabbed. The incident occurred at Tennyson Arms on June 7, drawing significant police and community attention. Emily LaVelle, 29, was taken into custody after officers responded to reports of the stabbings. Upon arrival, they discovered one victim suffering from a severe wound near her collarbone, along with another woman who had …

Tragedy Strikes in Graz: Former Student’s Rampage Leaves 10 Dead in Austria’s Worst Postwar School Shooting

Graz, Austria — A tragic school shooting on June 10, 2025, at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school left ten people dead and twelve others wounded, marking a somber chapter in the nation’s history as the deadliest mass shooting since World War II. The assailant, a 21-year-old former student, ended his rampage by taking his own life. The gunman unleashed chaos around 10 a.m. local time, firing in two classrooms filled with students. Emergency services were quickly …

Tennessee Neighborhood Reels in Shock After Disturbing Shooting Spree Claims Two Lives and Leaves Community Mourning

COLUMBIA, Tenn. — A tranquil neighborhood in Columbia was shattered last weekend when a shooting spree claimed two lives and left several others wounded. Authorities have arrested 46-year-old Byron Dean Childers, who now faces multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. The incident unfolded around 3 p.m. on Saturday in the 3000 block of Somerset Lane, prompted by a distress call from a local resident. When police arrived, they found three people suffering from …