Victoria Goodwin, wife of “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin, was arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to kill her husband. Police say she messaged an inmate in a Florida prison, discussing plans to end her marriage and provided details about Aaron’s filming schedule. She allegedly set aside $11,515 to pay the hitman. Aaron, who was unaware of the plot, is still alive, and the … Continue reading Wife arrested for allegedly conspiring to kill ‘Ghost Adventures’ star

A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use DNA evidence from the STRmix tool in the upcoming trial of Paul Caneiro, charged with the 2018 murder of his brother and his family. STRmix, which analyzes small, complex DNA samples, was deemed reliable by Judge Marc Lemieux, despite defense objections. Caneiro, who has pleaded not guilty, allegedly killed his brother, sister-in-law, and two children before … Continue reading N.J. judge allows use of powerful DNA tool in quadruple murder trial

Two more individuals, Kyle Thurman, 25, and Isaiah Smith, 28, have been arrested in connection with the February death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died after a hazing ritual. They face felony criminal hazing charges. Last week, Caleb McCray, 23, was arrested for criminal hazing and manslaughter after allegedly punching Wilson four times. Smith, who was in charge of the ritual, was seen … Continue reading Two more arrested in connection with Southern University fraternity hazing death

Three individuals have been charged with second-degree murder after a 5-year-old boy, Thomas Cooper, died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at a Michigan medical facility in January. The explosion occurred at the Oxford Center in Troy, where safety protocols were reportedly ignored. The charged individuals include the facility’s owner, Tamela Peterson, safety manager Jeffrey Mosteller, and primary management assistant Gary Marken. The investigation revealed multiple … Continue reading 3 charged with second-degree murder after 5-year-old killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion

USAID staff were instructed to shred and burn classified documents and personnel files, raising concerns among employees and labor groups amid the agency’s dismantling under the Trump administration. An email from Acting Executive Secretary Erica Y Carr detailed the process for disposing of documents, including using “burn bags” for classified materials. The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) expressed alarm, warning that some documents may be … Continue reading USAID staff told to shred and burn classified documents

A medical helicopter crashed in Madison County, Mississippi, killing all three crew members—two UMMC employees and a Med-Trans pilot. The aircraft, which had no patients aboard, took off from St. Dominic Hospital at 12:09 p.m. and disappeared from radar 27 minutes later. The crash occurred in a heavily wooded area near the Natchez Trace, prompting road closures. The cause remains unknown, and the FAA is … Continue reading 3 killed in medical helicopter crash in Mississippi

The Trump administration’s Department of Education announced investigations into 60 universities over alleged antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Secretary Linda McMahon warned schools they could face legal consequences if they fail to protect Jewish students under Title VI. The investigations stem from anti-Israel protests following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Ivy League and major state schools, including the University of Michigan and UVA, are among … Continue reading 60 universities under investigation by Trump admin for ‘antisemitic discrimination and harassment’

A New York resident accidentally sparked a massive wildfire while trying to make s’mores in their backyard, authorities said. Using cardboard to start the fire, embers spread due to strong winds, igniting over 600 acres of Long Island’s Pine Barrens. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as firefighters battled multiple blazes, with two volunteers injured, ABC News has reported. Officials believe the fires … Continue reading Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s’mores: Police

New York fired over 2,000 prison guards for refusing to return after a 22-day wildcat strike that crippled the correctional system. While fewer than the required 85% of staff resumed work, officials declared the strike over and agreed to honor parts of a new deal, including overtime and a temporary rollback of solitary confinement limits. The National Guard remains in prisons as the state recruits … Continue reading New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work

Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman opposes Erik and Lyle Menendez’s bid for release, calling their self-defense claim a decades-long lie. He moved to withdraw a resentencing motion filed by his predecessor, George Gascón, who supported parole eligibility. Hochman argues the killings were premeditated and that the brothers have not fully accepted responsibility. This reversal threatens their March 20 resentencing hearing, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Los Angeles County DA opposes resentencing request for Menendez brothers

Emergency crews responded to a plane crash in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred in a parking lot at Brethren Village, a retirement community, with the plane’s tail visible while the rest of the aircraft burned. Firefighters extinguished the flames, but two vehicles were damaged. Five people were on board, and the plane was identified as a 1981 Beechcraft A36TC. Officials have … Continue reading Plane crashes into residential area in Pennsylvania

Two active-duty US Army soldiers, Jian Zhao and Li Tian, along with former soldier Ruoyu Duan, were arrested for selling military secrets to China. Zhao, a sergeant, is accused of selling classified information, including sensitive documents on US weapons systems, and receiving at least $15,000 in payments. Tian and Duan are charged with conspiring to steal and transmit military data, including details on US fighting … Continue reading US army soldiers accused of selling military secrets to buyers in China

Florida police say 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was kidnapped, killed, and dismembered by a couple who lured her through a social media app. Steven Gress, 35, met Corsette online, and she later stayed at his home with his partner, Michelle Brandes, 37. After an argument over missing jewelry, the couple allegedly beat and tortured her for days before killing her. Gress then dismembered her body at … Continue reading Missing teenager killed, dismembered after Florida couple lured her on app

A 27-year-old armed man was shot by U.S. Secret Service near the White House on Sunday morning after brandishing a firearm. Authorities had received a warning from Indiana police about a potentially suicidal individual traveling to D.C. Officers confronted the man near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where he ignored commands, pointed the gun at himself, then turned it toward agents, prompting them to open … Continue reading Secret Service shot armed man in confrontation near White House

ICE arrested Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, a key figure in last spring’s anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, at his campus residence. His attorney said agents cited State Department orders to revoke his visa, later claiming to revoke his green card as well. Khalil, now in detention, was allegedly targeted under President Trump’s pledge to deport international students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Columbia faces federal … Continue reading ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests

A judge has approved the release of Morgan Geyser, who nearly killed her classmate in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man. Geyser has spent seven years at Winnebago Mental Health Institute and was ordered released in January after a community supervision plan was finalized. Despite concerns from state health officials about her reading habits and communications with a murder memorabilia collector, the judge … Continue reading Judge says plans to release a woman in Slender Man case can go forward

Mohammad Sharifullah, accused of helping plan the 2021 Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, appeared in court on Wednesday. Charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for supporting a foreign terrorist organization, he faces life in prison. Sharifullah, a member of ISIS-K, allegedly helped prepare the attack that killed over 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members. He also admitted involvement in … Continue reading Man accused of aiding Kabul airport bombing charged in US court

The South Carolina Supreme Court has rejected the final appeal of Brad Sigmon, clearing the way for his execution by firing squad on Friday. Sigmon, 67, convicted of beating his ex-girlfriend’s parents to death in 2002, chose the firing squad over lethal injection, citing concerns over painful execution methods and a lack of transparency regarding the state’s lethal injection drugs. His lawyers argued that his … Continue reading South Carolina Supreme Court rejects man’s final appeal, clearing way for firing squad execution

Authorities in Alaska are attempting to reach the site of an avalanche near Girdwood that trapped three skiers, who are believed to have died after being buried in over 30 feet of snow. The avalanche occurred Tuesday afternoon after a helicopter dropped the skiers on a backcountry peak. The snow slide, which was up to 100 feet deep, caught the skiers, and despite efforts by … Continue reading Recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers

The U.S. Department of State is offering a $10 million reward for the capture of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder accused of leading a major drug trafficking organization and orchestrating multiple murders. Wedding, a Canadian national, is wanted for smuggling cocaine from Colombia to Canada and U.S. cities and ordering murders to further his criminal activities. He was indicted last year on multiple charges, … Continue reading $10M reward offered for arrest of former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord

A woman was bitten on the elbow by an alligator while paddling at Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County, Florida, on Monday. The incident occurred as she was boating in the area, which is about 65 miles south of Orlando. The woman was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition for treatment. A trapper was dispatched to remove the alligator from the scene. The … Continue reading Woman bitten by alligator in Florida

Severe storms swept through the South on Tuesday, causing two weather-related deaths in Mississippi and widespread power outages affecting over 296,000 customers. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves offered condolences but provided no details on the fatalities. High winds disrupted Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana, with some parades canceled or shortened. Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, with no reported injuries, NBC News has … Continue reading Two dead in Mississippi as severe weather strikes South

New York State Police are investigating the death of 22-year-old inmate Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility, which Gov. Kathy Hochul called “deeply troubling.” Reports suggest Nantwi was beaten by corrections officers, leading to 15 staff members being placed on leave. His death follows the December beating death of another inmate, Robert Brooks, at a nearby prison. Advocacy groups demand transparency, citing systemic violence in … Continue reading 15 placed on leave after New York prison inmate’s death, governor says

An Idaho judge has criticized the excessive use of sealed documents in the murder case of Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Judge Steven Hippler ordered attorneys to limit secrecy, emphasizing the public’s right to court transparency. Kohberger, facing the death penalty, has pleaded not guilty. Recent sealed motions include efforts to remove the death penalty due to autism … Continue reading Judge tells attorneys to stop being so secretive in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case

Florida has launched a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who recently arrived from Romania, where they faced rape and human trafficking charges. Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed the inquiry, issuing search warrants and subpoenas. The brothers also face a U.S. civil suit and separate charges in the UK. They deny all allegations. Their lawyer criticized Uthmeier’s statements as biased. The Tates are expected … Continue reading Florida opens criminal investigation into Tate brothers