A helicopter crash in Houston’s Second Ward resulted in multiple fatalities, including a child, when the aircraft struck a communications tower, causing a fiery explosion. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. near Engelke and North Ennis Streets, with the blast audible from a nearby fire station. Four people were aboard the privately-owned Robinson R44 helicopter, which reportedly took off from Ellington Airport. Witnesses described … Continue reading Multiple Deaths After Helicopter Crashes Into Houston Radio Tower

A ferry dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island during a cultural festival left seven dead and six critically injured. The victims, aged 70 to 93, were attending a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community when the gangway collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. President Biden and other officials expressed condolences, while the Gullah-Geechee community mourns … Continue reading 7 dead, 3 in critical condition after dock gangway collapses on GA’s coast

Former Canadian Olympian snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, is now a fugitive, accused of leading a violent international drug trafficking ring connected to the Sinaloa Cartel. Wedding allegedly orchestrated large cocaine shipments from Colombia to Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, and is accused of ordering multiple killings. A federal arrest warrant was issued for him in Los Angeles, and he may be hiding in Mexico, NPR … Continue reading Former Canadian Olympian is accused of being a fugitive drug lord

Montana authorities are now investigating the death of Dustin Mitchell Kjersem, 35, as a homicide after it was initially reported as a bear attack. Kjersem was found dead in a tent near Moose Creek, but a wildlife expert found no signs of bear activity. An autopsy revealed Kjersem died from multiple chop wounds. He was last seen on October 10, leaving for a camping trip … Continue reading Man’s death initially reported as bear attack investigated as ‘vicious’ homicide

Derrick Dearman, convicted of killing five people during a drug-fueled rampage in 2016, was executed in Alabama after dropping his appeals and asking to be put to death. Dearman, 36, admitted to the killings, which took place after he broke into a home where his estranged girlfriend had taken refuge. In his final statement, he asked for forgiveness from the victims’ families. The victims included … Continue reading Alabama executes man who killed 5 and asked to be put to death

The Texas Supreme Court has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2002, after state lawmakers subpoenaed him to testify about his case. Roberson, who faced lethal injection on October 17, was convicted based on claims his daughter died from shaken baby syndrome. However, his attorneys argue she died due to health issues, not abuse. A lead detective and … Continue reading Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution of Robert Roberson