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.

Three mummified bodies found in remote area of Colorado

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Authorities in Colorado have made a chilling discovery in a secluded campsite in the Rocky Mountains. The heavily decomposed bodies of three individuals were found, raising questions about their identities and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Investigators are now faced with the daunting task of unraveling this perplexing case. A hiker stumbled upon one of the bodies on Sunday and immediately alerted the authorities, according to Gunnison County Undersheriff Josh Ashe. The following day, officials …

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Teen mom charged with manslaughter after mixing baby’s formula with fentanyl

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In Florida, a 9-month-old baby boy died when his teenage mother allegedly mixed his formula with fentanyl. The distressing event took place in Callahan on June 26, where the baby was found unresponsive and without a pulse. Despite efforts to revive him, the child later passed away at a hospital in Jacksonville. The case has since taken a disturbing turn as the mother’s initial claims of innocence have been contradicted by subsequent interviews and an …

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Body camera footage released of fatal police shooting that killed 26-year-old man

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Newly released body camera videos depicted the events leading up to the shooting death of 26-year-old Derek Diaz by an Orlando police officer. The footage, made public on Wednesday, captures the moments before Diaz was shot near Jefferson Street and Orange Avenue. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith stated that officers were actively patrolling the area, which was known for criminal activity, and suspected Diaz of involvement in drug-related offenses. According to the police, Diaz failed …

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Mom charged with the stabbing death of her 3-month-old baby with a butcher’s knife

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A 32-year-old mother from West Virginia has been charged with the murder of her 3-month-old baby girl. The woman allegedly stabbed the infant multiple times in the chest with a butcher’s knife. The incident occurred late last year, and the mother has now been formally indicted on charges of murder and death of a child by a parent or guardian by child abuse. Court records reveal a horrifying scene inside the apartment where the crime …

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Father and son killed by drunk driver with suspended license

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A tragic incident unfolded in Florida over the weekend when a repeat drunk driver, whose license had been suspended, caused a fatal collision that claimed the lives of a father and son. Leslie Gehmert, 40, now faces charges of homicide after running a red light and crashing into the vehicle carrying Shane Lloyd, 50, and his 19-year-old son Jakob Lloyd. This marks Gehmert’s third DUI arrest in the past decade, highlighting the devastating consequences of …

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Surgeon shot and killed by patient in exam room

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A prominent hand doctor in Memphis, Dr. Benjamin Mauck, was tragically killed on Tuesday when he was shot by a patient in his examination room. The police have described the incident as a targeted attack. The shooting took place at the Campbell Clinic in Collierville, Memphis, and the suspect was apprehended by officers near the clinic’s entrance. The motive behind the attack and the identity of the accused gunman have not been released by the …

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Minnesota man arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering his mother

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A shocking and disturbing case has emerged in Minnesota, where a 56-year-old man stands accused of killing his own mother and dismembering her body. Troy Michael Mitteness was arrested last week and charged with murdering his 82-year-old mother, Sandra Viola Mitteness. The arrest came after authorities discovered that Mitteness had been stealing from his mother, leading to a confrontation that ended in tragedy. Troy Mitteness was already in custody on charges of theft, mail theft, …

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Florida man arrested after setting ex-girlfriend’s house on fire with her inside

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A man in Florida has been apprehended after allegedly intentionally setting his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire following their breakup. The suspect, identified as James Hines, was reportedly dissatisfied with the end of their romantic relationship. Authorities revealed that Hines sent a series of threats to the female victims, including a chilling message expressing his intention to burn the house down with both of them inside. The incident occurred in Brooksville, Florida, in the early hours …

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Inmate who escaped prison during church pass captured four years later

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After evading capture for four years, an inmate from Nebraska who disappeared during a one-hour church pass in May 2019 has been apprehended. Antonio Collier, who was serving time for a felony burglary conviction, was found 800 miles away in Roseville, Michigan. He was arrested on a felony escape warrant on June 10 and is now awaiting extradition back to Nebraska. Antonio Collier, an inmate at a Nebraska minimum-security prison, was granted a one-hour pass …

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Little girl, 10, killed right outside of her house

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The Rockford community is reeling from shock and grief following the tragic death of 10-year-old Destiny Huggins. Antonio Monroe, a registered sex offender from Blue Island, Illinois, now faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and aggravated battery via strangulation. The incident occurred on Saturday night when Huggins and her 6-year-old sister were playing outside their home. Monroe allegedly approached the girls, grabbing them before strangling them. Destiny was found unconscious near an …

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