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.

Dangerous inmate wanted for murder and slew of other violent crimes escapes

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Authorities in Warren, Pennsylvania are on the lookout for a highly dangerous inmate who managed to escape from a local jail using bed sheets. Michael Burham, a suspect in a homicide investigation, was being held on charges of arson and burglary. The inmate was also associated with a previous carjacking and kidnapping incident involving a local couple. The public is urged to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity as the search for Burham intensifies. …

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Walmart mass shooter gets 90 life sentences for killing 23 victims

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A white gunman who carried out a racist attack at an El Paso Walmart, killing 23 people, has been sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences. Patrick Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty to 90 federal charges earlier this year in connection with the mass shooting that happened in August of 2019. The sentencing hearing, which lasted three days, concluded with Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Guaderrama handing down the maximum punishment. While Crusius could still face …

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Chicago man charged with fatal shooting of wife and daughter

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A tragic incident unfolded in Chicago when a man allegedly shot and killed his wife and young daughter, while also injuring his son. The devastating event occurred less than two weeks after the wife had filed an order of protection against her husband. The suspect, Jose Alvarez, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery. This article delves into the details surrounding the case and the events leading up to the tragic …

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Parents arrested for abandoning their abused baby at the hospital

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A couple accused of leaving their injured 4-month-old baby at a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, before fleeing have been apprehended after a months-long search. Brandon Augustine, 24, and Mildred Chestnut, 23, allegedly abandoned their child in March, claiming the injuries were a result of a minor car crash. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced the arrests on Thursday, charging the couple with Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Injury. The child was found to have suffered …

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Arrest made for murder of missing 18-year-old found in fire pit

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Authorities in Arizona have apprehended a suspect in connection with the horrific murder of an 18-year-old teenager from Nebraska. The victim, Parker League, had gone missing while visiting Arizona and was later found burned in a fire pit near Apache Junction. Anthonie Ruinard, 37, was arrested by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday for League’s murder. The investigation revealed that League had been stabbed multiple times, dismembered, and his body burned beyond recognition. League’s …

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Man shot and killed outside 7-eleven gas station

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Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred outside a convenience store in Orange County, Florida. Nathaniel Narue Charles Jr. was shot near the 7-Eleven store on Rose Avenue, but officials have not provided any details regarding whether he was the intended target. Deputies responded to the scene in the Lockhart area shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday night. Charles was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries, according to …

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Toddler’s body found. A suspect has been arrested.

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, the body of a missing Michigan toddler has been discovered in Detroit. The grim discovery comes days after a man suspected in her disappearance was arrested on unrelated charges. The Lansing Police Chief confirmed that 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith was found by a federal search team near the Coleman A. Young International Airport. The investigation has now shifted from a missing child case to a homicide investigation, leaving the community …

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Man’s dead body discovered in garbage bag, mom of slain man also found dead

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A shocking double homicide has rocked the community of Queens, New York, as the mother of a man found dead in a garbage bag on a street was also discovered dead. The suspect, identified as Roscoe Danielson, was captured on chilling video dragging his murdered brother’s body from a home. Police have arrested Danielson in connection with the murders of his mother, Sheryl Myrick, and his brother, Kyle Danielson. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities …

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Teacher fatally shot on Catholic university campus in Washington, D.C.

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A tragic incident unfolded on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., as a Kentucky teacher was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently searching for the perpetrator responsible for the fatal shooting. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson, was a social studies teacher and assistant wrestling coach at Oldham County High School in Kentucky. Emerson’s untimely death has left his community devastated and mourning …

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Two firefighters killed and five injured battling cargo ship blaze

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In a devastating incident at Port Newark, two firefighters tragically lost their lives while fighting a fire on a ship. The fire broke out on Wednesday night, engulfing multiple vehicles on the ship docked at Export Street and Marsh Street in Newark. Despite their best efforts, the firefighters became trapped and succumbed to the intense heat. The victims were identified as Augusto “Augie” Acabou, a nine-year veteran of the Newark Fire Department, and Wayne “Bears” …

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