Author: Edward Campbell

A 50-year-old New York man has pleaded guilty to murdering his former girlfriend and hiding her dismembered remains inside a suitcase after their relationship ended in 2024. The case came to light when the woman’s family reported her missing and asked authorities to check on her welfare. Damon Foy, of Kerhonkson, New York, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on October 7 in Ulster County Court in connection with the death of 44-year-old Alberta Dale, who was originally from Pennsylvania. Prosecutors said the killing occurred between March 31 and April 1, 2024. Investigators discovered Dale’s remains during a search of Foy’s…

A custody dispute in southwest Missouri has led to a child abuse charge against a 40-year-old woman accused of pressuring her daughter to make false allegations against her father. Amy Rinkler is accused of threatening her daughter, forcing her to practice scripted statements and allegedly hitting her when she failed to repeat them correctly, according to an arrest affidavit. The alleged conduct reportedly occurred between 2024 and 2026. The investigation began in April 2026 after authorities received a child abuse report. When investigators spoke with the girl, she reportedly said she did not feel safe at her mother’s home and…

A domestic disturbance call in southern Arizona has led to a double-murder case after authorities discovered a pregnant woman dead inside her home and arrested her husband. Investigators allege that the woman suffered multiple injuries, including a serious chest wound, and may have been run over inside the garage. Joseph Jay Clark, 49, is facing two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his 39-year-old wife, Noelle Clark, and their unborn child. The case has raised serious questions about what happened inside the family’s home in Vail, a community southeast of Tucson. Deputies were dispatched to a…

Two young brothers lost their lives in a daylight shooting in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 11, after a man believed to be their father allegedly opened fire on them in the Pico-Union neighborhood. The incident unfolded near a busy intersection, leaving witnesses shaken and prompting a police investigation. The children, initially reported to be 4 and 10 years old, were found with gunshot wounds near the intersection of Catalina Street and Venice Boulevard shortly before 1 p.m. Authorities later identified them as two boys, aged 4 and 11. Despite being rushed to local hospitals for emergency treatment, both children…

RICHMOND, Ky. — Seven children, ranging in age from 1 to 17, have been removed from a Richmond home following an investigation that led to the arrest of eight adults facing serious criminal charges, police said. The investigation raised concerns about the conditions inside the residence, where authorities allege the children and adults were living in an environment marked by significant sanitation problems. Investigators reported finding feces and urine smeared across floors, stairs and other surfaces throughout the house. The situation was further complicated by the number of people and animals inside the residence. Police said 15 people, including the…

A simple act of kindness turned into a heartbreaking tragedy in upstate New York after a truck driver who helped a homeless veteran was killed weeks after offering him food, shelter and support. Daniel Fiero, 40, had encountered Richard Leo, 37, walking along a snowy roadside during the winter. Rather than passing by, Fiero stopped to help, offering him a ride after learning that Leo was a homeless veteran. What began as a brief encounter soon became an ongoing effort to help someone get back on his feet. Over the following month, Fiero arranged accommodation for Leo and purchased food…

A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to prison after striking an older couple who were crossing a street while holding hands and leaving them seriously injured in the roadway. Christopher Wood, 34, received a four-year prison sentence after pleading no contest to a felony hit-and-run charge involving great bodily harm. He will also serve five years of extended supervision, according to the latest court reporting. The crash happened around 8:44 p.m. on December 2, 2025, on Main Street in Merton, a village northwest of Milwaukee. Deputies arriving at the scene found a 64-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman lying in…

Two young children died in an RV fire in Cleveland, Texas, and their parents are now facing murder charges as investigators continue working to determine what happened. Matthew Chambers, 39, and Meaghan Herrod, 30, were taken into custody and booked into the Liberty County Jail. Each faces two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of their 2-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. The fire broke out on August 11 at a property in the Cleveland area, where several recreational vehicles were being used as living spaces by family members and friends. Emergency crews responded after 911 callers reported that…

A North Carolina woman has been charged with murder after a 21-month-old child in her care died from injuries that authorities say were caused by blunt force trauma. Stephanie Kay Johnson, 37, was arrested in Yadkin County and faces charges of murder and intentionally inflicting serious bodily injury on a child. Investigators say the child was Johnson’s great-niece and was in her care when the fatal injuries occurred. The case began April 30, when emergency crews and deputies were called to a home on Bob’s Lake Road in Hamptonville following a report of a medical emergency involving the toddler. First…

A Minnesota jury has found 27-year-old Jose Luis Lopez Xique guilty in the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Kayli Arseth, whose life ended shortly after she told him she was not ready to pursue a romantic relationship. The Hennepin County jury convicted Lopez Xique of first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree intentional murder and harassment with a dangerous weapon. The first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is scheduled to be sentenced on October 15. The case began with a friendship that developed after Lopez Xique met Arseth online. Investigators said he eventually…