John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Violent convicted pimp confesses to murder, dismemberment, and trafficking

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BROOKLYN, NY – Somorie Moses, a notorious pimp infamous for his brutal violence, has confessed to the killing of his girlfriend, who was also a prostitute, and to the sex trafficking of eight other women. This information was disclosed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of New York. Moses, 47, brutally ended the life of Leondra Foster, 32, in their shared apartment on January 13, 2017. He then dismembered her body using …

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Bar shooting leaves four people critically injured

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DOWNEY, CA – A shooting incident at a local bar in Downey, California, has left four people critically injured. The incident occurred at the Mambo Grill on Downey Avenue around 1:10 a.m. on Saturday. Authorities were alerted to the situation following reports of gunfire at the establishment. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooter, accompanied by a woman, had been ejected from the bar …

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Homeowner’s murder-suicide leaves 2 dead, 1 injured

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NEWARK, DE – A murder-suicide unfolded in Newark, Delaware early on Thursday morning. The incident resulted in two fatalities and one injury. The New Castle County police reported that a murder-suicide took place in the Newark Oaks neighborhood on Leader Drive. The incident began when a 34-year-old man returned to his residence. He encountered a 31-year-old woman, who also lived in the house, and her 34-year-old male guest. The police revealed that the homeowner and …

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Florida store owner uses gun to stop armed robbery of family dollar next door

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FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – A brave bystander intervened in a robbery attempt at a Family Dollar store in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, as per local law enforcement records. Nicolas Richard Lee Deas, a 20-year-old local, and an unidentified accomplice are the alleged culprits behind the incident, which took place on the evening of September 13. The duo reportedly tricked their way into the store after closing hours, claiming to retrieve a left-behind cellphone. However, once inside, …

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Florida officials killed an alligator after it was seen with a human body in its mouth

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RIDGECEST, FL – A shocking incident unfolded in Ridgecrest, Florida, when local officials were forced to euthanize a 13-foot alligator after it was spotted carrying human remains. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, responding to reports of a body in a local waterway, made the chilling discovery near the intersection of 134th Avenue North and 121st Street. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assisted the Sheriff’s Office in the operation, which resulted in the alligator …

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Mom imprisoned for helping teen daughter with third-trimester abortion and burning the remains

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NORFOLK, Nebraska – A Nebraska mother has been sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in her teenage daughter’s illegal abortion. Jessica Burgess, 42, pleaded guilty to tampering with human remains, false reporting, and providing an abortion after 20 weeks of gestation, which is against the law in Nebraska. Madison County District Judge Mark Johnson handed down the sentence on Friday, with Burgess set to serve one year for each count, to be …

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Man confesses to being a serial killer

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KIGALI, RWANDA – A Rwandan man has confessed to the horrific crimes of murder, rape, and robbery, with his victims numbering at least 14. Denis Kazungu, aged 34, made his chilling confession in a court hearing on Thursday. The majority of his victims were women, and 12 of their bodies were discovered at his residence. The whereabouts of the remaining two victims are still unknown. Kazungu’s demeanor during the court proceedings was notably devoid of …

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Woman shoots her estranged husband in his bed amid divorce proceedings

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PRESCOTT, AZ – A woman from Arizona is facing serious charges after an alleged attempt to salvage her failing marriage took a violent turn, according to Prescott Police Department. Christina Pasqualetto, 62, was arrested and is currently being held at the Yavapai County Jail. She is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and forgery and theft. The charges are linked to an incident that occurred on Wednesday. Pasqualetto reportedly drove from Gilbert, Arizona …

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Man goes on the run before sentencing in murder case

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OTTUMWA, IA – A convicted murderer from Iowa has reportedly disappeared after failing to appear in court for his verdict hearing. Gregory Showalter Sr., 63, was found guilty of murdering his wife in absentia after he failed to show up for the court hearing on Friday. Showalter had been out on bail since August 2021, after a judge permitted him to post 10% of his $250,000 bond. The conditions of his bail required him to …

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Mother sentenced for killing her two daughters after drugging them with melatonin gummies

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MCLEAN, VA – Veronica Youngblood, a 38-year-old Virginia resident, was handed a 78-year prison sentence on Friday for the horrific murder of her two daughters. Youngblood was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder, as well as wo counts of felony firearm use in March. In a chilling incident in August 2018, Youngblood administered melatonin gummies to her daughters, 15-year-old Sharon Castro and 5-year-old Brooklynn Youngblood, before shooting them while they slept in their …

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