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.

Murder-suicide leaves 12-year-old boy and Oregon man dead

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A devastating incident unfolded in Damascus, Oregon on Wednesday. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office released reports that a murder-suicide claimed the lives of a 12-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man from Hillsboro. Authorities were alerted to a potential restraining order violation at a residence on Southeast Delia Street around 6 p.m. Witnesses in the area also reported seeing a man armed with a gun. As deputies approached the house, a vehicle raced past them, prompting …

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Criminal who killed teacher in D.C. had history of violations

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Court documents reveal that the suspect accused of killing a 25-year-old Kentucky teacher on the campus of Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., had a troubling history of prior convictions and probation violations. The suspect, 22-year-old Jaime Macedo, allegedly robbed and fatally shot Maxwell Emerson, who was visiting the city with his family over the 4th of July holiday. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO), Macedo’s interactions with the criminal justice system began …

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Man arrested after being accused of killing and torture of multiple kittens

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A 22-year-old man from Chicago turned himself in to the police on Monday after being accused of torturing and killing multiple cats. Thomas Martel is now facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and animal torture. The disturbing details of the case have shocked the local community and raised concerns about animal welfare. According to Chicago police and local reports, Thomas Martel, a 22-year-old resident of Chicago, surrendered to authorities on Monday following allegations of …

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Online seller shoots at armed robbers during sales meetup

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A robbery took place during a meetup for an online sale in Mansfield on Wednesday night, according to the local police. Fortunately, there were no injuries that were reported from the incident despite the exchange of gunfire. This shooting occurred around 10:15 p.m. on June 12th near Sabine Trail and Newt Patterson Road. The victim had listed an item for sale online and had arranged to meet the buyer at their home. However, the situation …

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Bus collision kills 3 and injures many

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A tragic accident in southern Illinois claimed the lives of three individuals and left at least 14 others injured when a Greyhound bus collided with parked tractor-trailers on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the westbound side of Interstate 70 in Madison County. Illinois State Police reported that the bus struck three commercial motor vehicles parked on the exit ramp to the Silver Lake Interstate 70 westbound rest area. …

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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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