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Night of Terror: Woman Assaulted in Early Hours, Boyfriend Arrested for Domestic Violence and Strangulation

San Diego, CA – A San Diego man was arrested on charges of domestic violence and strangulation following allegations of a harrowing assault against his girlfriend, police said Thursday. According to the authorities, the incident unfolded in the early hours of a morning that left the community shaken. The victim, whose identity remains withheld for her safety, reported to the police that she was awakened by her boyfriend at approximately 1:30 a.m. According to her …

Tragedy Strikes South Brunswick: Local Man Arrested for Murder of Freehold Woman in Front of Children

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – A South Brunswick man has been taken into custody and charged with the murder of a Freehold woman, officials announced Friday. The incident, which occurred in a home on Thursday afternoon, reportedly took place in the presence of children. Police were called to a residence on Route 27 at approximately 3:15 p.m. following reports of an unresponsive woman. Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of 38-year-old Lauren Saldana. She was pronounced …

DeKalb Tragedy: Community Mourns as Local Woman Loses Life to Domestic Violence; Boyfriend Charged with First-Degree Murder

DeKalb, IL — A tragic domestic incident in DeKalb, Illinois, ended in the death of 31-year-old Jasmine Dejournette early Tuesday morning. Devonne L. Montgomery, 30, who had been in a relationship with Dejournette, has been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of Dejournette’s body with severe injuries in her home on West Hillcrest Drive. Dejournette was found unresponsive by police officers responding to a 911 call made by Montgomery at approximately 2:20 a.m. on …

Teen Arrested for Brutal Assault on Elderly Milwaukee Woman; Monitored Via GPS

MILWAUKEE — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Milwaukee following a brutal assault on a 53-year-old grandmother, a person unknown to him, authorities said. The incident took place on December 18 near North 23rd Street and Wisconsin Avenue. According to court documents released Tuesday, the teenager targeted the woman, who was visibly limping from a recent surgery, and followed her into her apartment complex. Inside the elevator, the confrontation escalated when the youth reportedly …

71-Year-Old Woman Defends Herself Against Teen Attackers on NYC Subway, Incident Highlights Rising Transit Crime

New York, NY — A courageous encounter unfolded in the heart of Brooklyn on New Year’s Day as a 71-year-old woman resisted an attempted mugging by four teenagers on the subway, underscoring the persistence of crime challenges in New York City’s transit system. The senior, en route to a church service, had disembarked the number 3 line at Hoyt Station around 6 p.m. when the group targeted her, attempting to snatch her bag. The New …

Poughkeepsie Man Arrested on Felony Assault Charge After New Year’s Eve Attack on Woman

Poughkeepsie, NY – A New Year’s Eve celebration turned violent in the City of Poughkeepsie when a 27-year-old man was arrested after a woman was severely assaulted on North Bridge Street. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on December 31, leaving a 32-year-old woman with significant injuries. Police responded to a distress call at a local apartment barely five minutes after the incident was reported. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim with serious facial damages, …

The Guardian Embarks on a Year-Long Mission to Spotlight Every Woman Allegedly Killed by a Man in the UK

London, U.K. — In a harrowing account of violence that crossed age and community lines, the deaths of over 80 women in the UK last year have highlighted a stark and distressing issue. Charged with drawing attention to these cases, the Guardian embarked on an ambitious project, amidst a backdrop of increasing societal concern, aiming to report on every woman allegedly killed by a man, in collaboration with advocacy groups like Counting Dead Women and …

Gardaí Investigate Tragic Mystery Surrounding Death of Croatian Woman Found in Roscommon Field; Seek Dash-Cam Footage

Athlone, Ireland – The quiet town of Athlone has been shaken by the mysterious death of 58-year-old Mirjana Pap, whose body was discovered in a remote field in Clonark, County Roscommon. Initially reported missing last Saturday, the tragic discovery was made on Monday afternoon, sparking a full-scale investigation by local authorities. Gardaí are now urgently calling on the public to provide any information linked to the travel pattern of a silver Peugeot 207 with the …

NYPD Identifies New Jersey Woman Killed in Horrific Subway Fire, Suspect Faces Murder and Arson Charges

New York — Authorities in New York City announced the identification of a 61-year-old New Jersey woman who tragically lost her life on December 22 after being set ablaze aboard a subway train. The victim, identified as Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey, suffered fatal injuries in an incident that shocked the city, occurring in a Brooklyn subway car. The New York Police Department utilized forensic analysis and video surveillance footage to establish the …

Elderly Woman Dies Following Violent Snatch Theft in Bangsar; Police Investigate Possible Homicide Charges

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A snatch theft in Kuala Lumpur has taken a grave turn with the death of 78-year-old Lim Foong Mei, sparking what may now escalate to a homicide investigation. The incident gained national attention in October when CCTV footage of the violent act went viral. On October 7, while walking to a local shop along Jalan Limau Manis in the early morning hours, Lim was brutally attacked by a motorcyclist who attempted …