DNA evidence has identified James Vanest, 68, as the suspect in the 1981 murder of 18-year-old Debra Miller in Mansfield, Ohio. Miller was fatally beaten with an oven grate in her apartment, and Vanest, who lived above her, was questioned but not considered a suspect at the time. Advanced DNA analysis in 2021 linked Vanest to evidence from the crime scene. After fleeing to West … Continue reading Fugitive killed in Ohio shootout is responsible for 1981 slaying of woman, 18, authorities say

The FBI discovered the largest cache of finished explosive devices in its history during the arrest of Virginia man Brad Spafford on December 17. Authorities found over 150 homemade pipe bombs, some labeled “lethal” and preloaded into a vest, along with a jar of highly unstable explosive material stored in a freezer next to food. The investigation began after a neighbor reported Spafford’s weapons stockpile … Continue reading FBI says it seized largest cache of homemade explosives in history

A New Year’s Eve explosion, believed to be caused by illegal homemade fireworks, left at least three people dead and over 20 critically injured in Honolulu. The blast occurred around midnight on Keaka Drive, with heavy smoke and chaotic scenes reported. First responders described injuries resembling combat trauma, including burns, missing limbs, and shrapnel wounds. Authorities anticipate the death toll may rise. Honolulu Mayor Rick … Continue reading At least 3 dead, multiple hurt after massive fireworks explosion in Hawaii

The suspect in the Bourbon Street attack, identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Texas, was fatally shot by police after driving a rented Ford truck into a crowd, killing 10 and injuring 35. Authorities confirmed Jabbar carried an ISIS flag, wore military gear, and had weapons and an improvised explosive device (IED) in the vehicle. A related fire broke out at an Airbnb in the … Continue reading New Orleans attack suspect named, accused of killing at least 10, injuring dozens

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven others, though all injuries were minor. The incident occurred Wednesday morning near the hotel’s glass entrance, prompting an evacuation and a swift response from emergency services. Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated there’s no ongoing threat but noted parallels with a recent truck attack in New Orleans. Tesla CEO Elon … Continue reading One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel

Ian Cramer, son of Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), was sentenced to 28 years in prison for the death of Deputy Paul Martin during a police chase in 2023. Cramer, 43, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including homicide while fleeing a peace officer. The crash occurred when Cramer’s vehicle struck an unoccupied patrol car, which then hit Martin. The judge noted Cramer would likely serve only … Continue reading North Dakota senator’s son sentenced to 28 years for killing a deputy during a chase