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Jon Bon Jovi Admits to Rockstar Days ‘Got Away With Murder’

Red Bank, New Jersey – Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi recently reflected on his early days as a rockstar, acknowledging that he “got away with murder” during that time. In a candid interview with Michael Strahan, Bon Jovi revealed the challenges of balancing fame and a committed relationship with his high school sweetheart-turned-wife, Dorothea. Despite the temptations that came with success in the ’80s, Bon Jovi credited his wife for keeping him grounded and their …

Subway Stabbings Suspect in NYC Spree Faces Attempted Murder Charges

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, Queens (WABC) — Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of violent stabbings in New York City. The disturbing incidents included multiple attacks on the subway over the course of a single day. As a result, the city is reeling from the shocking wave of violence. One suspect, identified as Mark Ford from Queens, is in custody for two subway stabbings that occurred within the same day – one at …

Biden Regrets Calling Undocumented Immigrant “Illegal” In Georgia Murder Case

Atlanta, Georgia – President Joe Biden expressed regret over his use of the term “illegal” to describe the undocumented immigrant charged with the killing of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia. During an interview with MSNBC, Biden acknowledged his mistake and clarified that he should have used the term “undocumented.” The President’s apology came after facing backlash for referring to Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan who crossed the U.S. border and was arrested before being …

Jam Master Jay Murder: Decades-Long Mystery Solved with Convictions of Culprits

New York City, New York – A chilling account of the final moments of Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC sheds light on the hip-hop legend’s tragic demise. The story begins in the late 1980s, when Carlis Thompson, a future warden at Rikers Island, visited his cousin Jason Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay. Thompson’s recollection of a night before a show reveals a glimpse into the underworld that ultimately led to Mizell’s untimely death. …

Trial Verdict: Two Men Found Guilty in Murder of Hip-Hop Icon Jam Master Jay

New York City, USA – Two men have been found guilty of the murder of hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay in a recording studio in 2002, according to federal prosecutors. The accused, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, face a minimum of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life behind bars for their roles in the killing. The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Breon Peace, commended the bravery of …

Student Found Strangled in Campbellsville University Dorm, Murder Suspect in Custody

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A tragic incident has shocked the community of Campbellsville University, where a young student was found unresponsive in a dorm room. The Taylor County coroner has determined that 18-year-old Josiah Kilman’s cause of death was manual strangulation. The heartbreaking discovery of Kilman’s body led to an immediate investigation by local authorities. Police responded to the dorm room just before 1 a.m. on a Saturday, where Kilman was found in distress. Despite being …

Suspect in UGA Nursing Student Murder Captured: Jose Antonio Ibarra in Custody

Athens, Georgia – University of Georgia authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the tragic murder of a 22-year-old nursing student on the UGA campus. The victim, Laken Riley, was reported missing by friends after failing to return from a jog near the university’s intermural fields. Riley was discovered unconscious and injured in a wooded area behind the fields and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities determined her cause of death to be …

Guilty Verdict for South African Man in Alaska Murder Case of Native Women

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A South African man, originally from Anchorage, Alaska has been convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of an Alaska Native woman. Brian Steven Smith, 52, was found guilty on all 14 charges, including the deaths of Kathleen Henry in 2019 and Veronica Abouchuk in 2018 or 2019. Smith not only recorded the violent acts but also narrated as he recorded a video of her dying. The jury’s verdict came after hearing …

Arizona Prosecutors Refuse Extradition of Accused SoHo Murder Suspect During Trust Dispute

Surprise, Ariz. – The extradition of Raad Almansoori, the man accused of murdering a woman in SoHo, is currently being contested by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell. Almansoori is currently being held in Arizona, where he has been charged with stabbing two women. The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, is seeking to bring Almansoori to New York to face charges for the SoHo murder, but Mitchell has instructed her extradition attorneys not to agree to …

Family Friend Charged with Capital Murder in 11-Year-Old’s Death

LIVINGSTON, Texas – Court documents filed in Polk County on Wednesday revealed that Don Steven McDougal, a family friend accused of killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, has been charged with capital murder. McDougal, who was already in jail in connection with an unrelated assault case, was ordered to be held without bond. McDougal was allegedly captured on video footage and cell phone data at three locations of interest, including the Trinity River, where Audrii’s body was …