Today: November 22, 2024
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DOJ charges California man in bank hostage situation one day after prison release

A 53-year-old Californian landed in hot water after an alleged bank robbery and taking three people hostage at Anaheim bank just hours after walking free from San Quentin State Prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eric Walter Gray now faces one count of bank robbery and one count of forced accompaniment. Court records reveal that on May 8th, Eric Walter Gray purportedly struck at a BMO branch in Anaheim, displaying reckless disregard for the law and human life by holding up the bank less than a day after his release from state custody. Prosecutors allege Gray had been

DOJ charges California man in bank hostage situation one day after prison release
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Teacher and teacher's aide murdered months apart in eerily similar crimes

In 1996, two gruesome murders shook an apartment complex in Arlington, Texas. Christine Vu, a 26-year-old elementary school teacher, was discovered dead on September 17, 1996. According to WFAA, her body was found bound with duct tape and strangled in a partially filled bathtub. A little over three months later, the killer struck again in the same apartment complex. On December 24, 1996, 22-year-old teacher’s aide Wendie Prescott, who lived next to Christine Vu, was discovered bound with duct tape and strangled in her bathtub. Like Vu, Prescott had been sexually assaulted, per WFAA. “The crime scenes were absolutely horrific

Teacher and teacher's aide murdered months apart in eerily similar crimes
Lifestyle

Woman's lost luggage found at homeless encampment after airline snafu

A Los Angeles woman is demanding answers from American Airlines after tracking her missing luggage to a homeless encampment in Hollywood using an Apple AirTag device. Aunny Grace says her travel nightmare unfolded after her flight from Dallas to Burbank was delayed on May 29. “American Airlines left thousands of people stranded in the airport overnight for days, actually,” Grace told NBC4. She spent the night in Dallas and was informed her bag would be delayed upon arriving in Burbank. However, five days later, Grace received the wrong suitcase. Grace had placed an AirTag tracker in her luggage, which showed

Woman's lost luggage found at homeless encampment after airline snafu
Local

LA mosquitoes are lighting up - but why?

Los Angeles residents, if you think you have been seeing glowing mosquitoes you’re not going crazy! A new strategy is being introduced to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which has proven resistant to insecticides and quite aggressive. These mosquitoes are notorious for their painful bites, often called ‘ankle biters.’ Steve Vetrone, the Vector Control District’s Scientific-Technical Services Director, told Secret Los Angeles, that “from mid-May to October’s end, we’ll be releasing sterile male mosquitoes in Sunland-Tujunga; we’ll start with 32,000 per week, gradually ramping up to around 60,000 weekly.” Over the project’s duration, the program could unleash approximately one million

LA mosquitoes are lighting up - but why?
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Texas twins go from attacking boyfriends with knives to facing charges of killing their own children

Texas twins Shamaiya and Troyshaye Hall are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons – accused of killing their own children in separate incidents. According to reports, the 26-year-old sisters have a dark past, with both now facing charges of child murders, leaving their family and neighbors reeling. Police arrested Shamaiya Hall on March 3rd in Italy, Texas, after she allegedly stabbed her five children during a CPS home check. A CPS worker called 911 after deciding the children needed to be removed. What the police found when they arrived was gut-wrenching. Three children – including 5-year-old twins and

Texas twins go from attacking boyfriends with knives to facing charges of killing their own children
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Seven-month old dies following vicious attack by family dog

Seven-month old dies following vicious attack by family dog

Seven-month old dies following vicious attack by family dog
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Daughter's shocking admission: "I hate them" after murdering parents in cold blood

A woman in Utah told police she killed her parents and wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Mia Bailey, 28, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 11 felonies, including the murder of her parents, Joseph and Gail Bailey, and the attempted murder of her brother.

Daughter's shocking admission: "I hate them" after murdering parents in cold blood
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Man sentenced to life for dismembering girlfriend found in trash bag

Man sentenced to life for dismembering girlfriend

Man sentenced to life for dismembering girlfriend found in trash bag
News|Entertainment

Danny Trejo targeted in "acid attack" at a July 4th parade

Danny Trejo targeted in "acid attack" at a July 4th parade

Danny Trejo targeted in "acid attack" at a July 4th parade
Lifestyle

Man's second marriage revealed on Facebook lands him bigamy charges

A Texas man finds himself at the center of a bigamy scandal after his third wife uncovered his plans to marry another woman through a Facebook post, despite never finalizing their divorce. Marcus Shorten, 53, now faces criminal charges for allegedly attempting to enter into his fourth marriage while still legally wed to his current spouse.

Man's second marriage revealed on Facebook lands him bigamy charges
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Hiker saved after losing leg sensation in Sierra Nevada Mountains

A hiker paralyzed after a bite in California's Sierra Nevada mountains was safely rescued officials said. The woman encountered a terrifying ordeal when she lost feeling in her legs following the bite while fetching water from a creek.

Hiker saved after losing leg sensation in Sierra Nevada Mountains
News|Local

LAPD reports homeowner shoots intruder in dramatic San Fernando Valley home invasion

A house invasion attempt in San Fernando Valley’s Valley Village neighborhood took an unexpected turn when the owner fired his gun at the would-be invaders. He and his accomplice were both shot; the wounded man is in critical condition. The accomplice then ran away. Some criminals broke into a house on Addison Street in the Los Angeles neighborhood. The man who lived there was alone, but he didn’t hesitate – he grabbed his gun and shot one of the thieves twice. LA police sent out Captain Kelly Muniz to speak to reporters about what happened. “Two suspects entered a residence

LAPD reports homeowner shoots intruder in dramatic San Fernando Valley home invasion
Entertainment

Berry big mistake: Shopper's typo turns $7 blueberries into $700 fruit fiasco

When Jason Pinter placed an online grocery order after a family trip, he was expecting a routine delivery – not hundreds of dollars worth of blueberries. The New Jersey-based author was shocked when his Fresh Direct order from April arrived with dozens of cartons of the fruit, totaling around $700. “We had no idea and were just shocked to have dozens and dozens of cartons of blueberries waiting for us,” Pinter told Newsweek. “I believe we made a typo when placing the order, but have no idea how it ended up being $700 worth of blueberries as opposed to, say,

Berry big mistake: Shopper's typo turns $7 blueberries into $700 fruit fiasco
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Tragic robbery at Fashion Island Mall ends in fatal shooting

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 2—A Good Samaritan who tried to help during a robbery at Fashion Island regrets he couldn’t do more to prevent the tragedy. Beau Bayless, 43, of Fountain Valley, was outside Sushi Roku when he heard a woman being robbed near Barnes & Noble.ore. Beau Bayless was relaxing outside Sushi Roku when he heard a commotion near Barnes & Noble. Someone yelled about a robbery, and Bayless spotted a woman struggling with two men over her purse. He jumped in to help. “It could be someone’s grandma, could be someone’s mom,” Bayless said. “She needed help.” By

Tragic robbery at Fashion Island Mall ends in fatal shooting
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Mother sentenced to 25 Years after toddler's death; chilling text revealed

Child Abuse Murder of Toddler

Mother sentenced to 25 Years after toddler's death; chilling text revealed
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Woman found guilty of killing landlord, leaving remains in freezer

Woman found guilty of killing landlord

Woman found guilty of killing landlord, leaving remains in freezer
News|Entertainment

Influencer’s car crash leaves one dead and two injured in Malibu

A deadly wreck in Malibu killed one person and injured two others, with police saying a 32-year-old Instagram star was driving. The crash involved Summer Wheaton, a renowned “wellness guru” and social media influencer with numerous online followers, who was allegedly driving a 2019 Mercedes that collided with a Cadillac SUV on the Pacific Coast Highway. Police say Wheaton’s car veered over the center line and slammed into the Cadillac which was going the opposite way. The Cadillac’s driver died on the scene. Wheaton and a passenger from the Cadillac were rushed to the hospital. Wheaton, who has over 100k

Influencer’s car crash leaves one dead and two injured in Malibu
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Pastor hits wife on plane after she gets better seat

Pastor hits wife on plane after she gets better seat

Pastor hits wife on plane after she gets better seat
News|Crime

What led to the deadly argument in a Memphis Church's Chicken drive-thru?

Earlier this month, Memphis police reported that a customer at a Church's Chicken drive-thru in West Tennessee shot and killed an employee after an argument. The incident took place just before 9:10 p.m. on Park Avenue, roughly six miles from downtown Memphis.

What led to the deadly argument in a Memphis Church's Chicken drive-thru?
Lifestyle

How to navigate the awkwardness of splitting the bill

Discover the art of splitting a restaurant bill fairly with friends. Learn how to handle common dining scenarios and maintain etiquette when sharing the check.

How to navigate the awkwardness of splitting the bill
News|Lifestyle

Are we heading for disaster in 2025?

Baba Vanga's followers are highlighting her end-of-world predictions again, causing quite a commotion. According to speculations, Vanga's devoted followers think she foresaw the commencement of the apocalypse in 2025, but they believe we will not all perish before 5079.

Are we heading for disaster in 2025?
Crime

Adoptive mother accused of killing children and forcing sibling to dismember bodies

North Carolina authorities have charged a 63-year-old mother with murdering two of her adopted children. Avantae Deven was arrested last month after police discovered human remains. According to court documents obtained by The Fayetteville Observer, Deven is also accused of forcing another child to dismember the bodies. Authorities believe the remains belong to Deven’s adopted children, London and Blake. Blake, approximately 10 years old, died in 2017. The child was reportedly beaten, starved, and mistreated. London, a teenager, likely suffered a similar fate in 2019. Disturbingly, Deven never reported that either child was missing. The case unfolded in 2022 when

Adoptive mother accused of killing children and forcing sibling to dismember bodies
Health|Lifestyle

Kids buying non-alcoholic beverages: Should we worry?

Kids buying non-alcoholic beverages

Kids buying non-alcoholic beverages: Should we worry?
World|Education

School faces crisis as students create fake TikTok profiles targeting teachers

Earlier this year, several eighth graders at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, created TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, leading to a wave of online harassment that shook the school. One day in February, about 20 Great Valley teachers were shocked to find phony TikTok profiles using their names and photos. These accounts featured real photos of the teachers, often including their families, accompanied by inappropriate and offensive content. The posts ranged from pedophilia innuendos to racist memes and fabricated sexual encounters between staff members. Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at the school, discovered a fake TikTok profile using

School faces crisis as students create fake TikTok profiles targeting teachers
Crime

3 slashed and 1 pepper-sprayed and bitten overnight in Times Square

Chaos erupted in Times Square when three unrelated incidents happened overnight. Three people were slashed and another pepper-sprayed and bitten.

3 slashed and 1 pepper-sprayed and bitten overnight in Times Square

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