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Cultlike Group ‘Zizians’ Linked to National Crime Spree: Leaders Arrested in Maryland with Weapons

Cumberland, MD — Maryland authorities have detained two individuals associated with a secretive group believed to be involved in a series of violent crimes across the United States. Maryland State Police announced the arrest of 34-year-old Jack LaSota and 33-year-old Michelle Zajko in Cumberland late Sunday. Both face multiple charges, including trespassing, obstructing police activities, and unlawful possession of firearms. The pair, purported members of the enigmatic Zizians, were reportedly found trespassing on private property …

Modesto Man Found Guilty of Murder and Robberies in 2017 Crime Spree, Including Fatal Attack in Donnelly Park

MODESTO, Calif. — A Stanislaus County jury found Shaun Mark Santos, 29, of Modesto, guilty of murder and multiple robberies in connection with a 2017 crime spree that led to the death of 21-year-old Cameron Tracy of Patterson. The conviction includes a tragic episode where Tracy was fatally beaten at Donnelly Park in Turlock. Santos is facing a life sentence with sentencing scheduled for April 5. The verdict concludes an investigation into a series of …

Tragedy Strikes Los Angeles Party: Teen Killed, Six Injured in Late-Night Shooting Spree

Los Angeles, CA – A house party turned tragic early Sunday morning in Los Angeles’ Woodland Hills neighborhood when a gunman opened fire, leaving a teenage boy dead and six others injured. Authorities are now intensively searching for the shooter, who remains at large. The incident, which unfolded around 1:30 a.m., reportedly began with an altercation that quickly escalated, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police say the altercation at the party, attended by …

Toronto Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Christmas Eve Choking and Robbery Spree

Toronto, Canada — Police in Toronto are intensifying their search for Byron Johnson, a 36-year-old man implicated in a series of violent incidents on Christmas Eve, including an unprovoked attack on a woman and a subsequent armed robbery at a local business. According to authorities, the ordeal began shortly before 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Queen Street West and University Avenue when Johnson allegedly assaulted a woman, choking her in a sudden and unprovoked …

Tragedy Strikes Oxford on Christmas Eve: One Dead, Two Injured in Senseless Shooting Spree

Oxford, Mich. — A Christmas Eve shooting in Oxford has left one person dead and two others in recovery following what authorities are describing as a random act of violence. The incident, which occurred just after 6:30 p.m. near Ray Road and North Oxford Road, has shaken the local community. Upon their arrival, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies discovered three gunshot victims who were quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Tragically, one of the victims succumbed …

Oklahoma Man Faces Multiple Murder Charges Following Alleged Multi-County Killing Spree and Dramatic Manhunt

ADA, Okla. — A man suspected in a horrific multi-county killing spree in Oklahoma, which resulted in three fatalities, has been formally charged with first-degree murder. Richard Dewayne Chambers, 42, of Oklahoma City, faces allegations of killing an elderly couple in their home in Pontotoc County, as well as a separate homicide in Midwest City. Late Tuesday night, Chambers allegedly murdered Robert Peliti, 84, and Jackie Peliti, 70, in a violent home invasion. The couple’s …

Ventura Spree: Homeless Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Alleged Stabbings and Robberies

Ventura, California – A 22-year-old homeless man, Efrain Troncoso, faces severe legal repercussions following a series of violent incidents in Ventura that culminated in multiple stabbings and robberies. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has leveled 10 felony charges against him, including three counts of attempted murder and two counts of robbery. This legal action comes after Troncoso allegedly initiated a small fire near Banfield Pet Hospital amid the devastating Mountain fire, which destroyed over …

Daring Chelsea Antique Shop Heist: Hammer-Wielding Thieves Snatch £200K in Jewellery Amid Crime Spree

London, UK – A meticulously planned robbery spree that targeted jewelers, post offices, and cash-in-transit vans across South London culminated in the violent theft of £200,000 worth of jewelry from a Chelsea antique shop. The ruthless assault, which involved two workers being attacked with hammers, highlighted the escalating brutality of the robberies. James Dixon, 42, and Thomas Loring, 41, identified as key figures in the series of crimes, leveraged their roles within an organized crime …

Cross-State Train Murder Spree: Man Suspected in Series of Robberies and Killings Including Disabled Tabla Maestro

Kolkata, India — A 30-year-old man from Rohtak, Haryana, has been linked to a series of gruesome crimes across several Indian states, including the murder of a 60-year-old disabled tabla teacher aboard a train last month. The suspect, identified as Bholu Karmvir Ishwar Jat, also known as Rahul, was apprehended last week at Vapi railway station in Gujarat’s Valsad district, where he is currently being held by police. Investigations reveal that Jat is possibly connected …

Tragedy Strikes Wuxi: Young Student’s Stabbing Spree Leaves 8 Dead, 17 Wounded

Wuxi, China – A mass stabbing carried out by a 21-year-old student in Wuxi, a bustling city in eastern China, left eight people dead and 17 others injured. The incident has shocked the community and brought the issue of public safety into the national spotlight once again. The suspect, who was apprehended shortly after the attack, is currently under police custody, where he awaits charges and a possible trial. The violent spree reportedly began in …