ROCK CAVE, WV – A 15-year-old West Virginia boy was forced to defend himself and his mother from his father, who had become a threat to their lives, according to state authorities. The teen’s father, Maxwell Laham, had brandished a 12-gauge shotgun and fired at his wife, forcing her and one of their children to flee their Rock Cave home on Wednesday night. State police were summoned to the scene where they learned of the …
CHICAGO, IL – An ex-convict with an extensive history of domestic violence is back in police custody mere days after his release. He is accused of a violent home invasion in West Edgewater, Chicago, where an 11-year-old boy was stabbed to death, and his pregnant mother left in critical condition. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the 5900 block of North Ravenswood Avenue. Authorities reported responding to a domestic violence dispute. Amid the chaos, …
HAVERHILL, MA – A terrifying murder-suicide incident involving a young couple in Massachusetts has left a community and family in mourning. A 24-year-old aspiring nurse, Loren Marino, who was in a new relationship, was tragically gunned down by her boyfriend, Austin Amaral, also 24. The gruesome discovery of both bodies, with fatal gunshot wounds, was made by a downstairs neighbor around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday in Marino’s apartment in Haverhill. According to the Essex County …
KENNER, LA – A tragic incident unfolded in a Kenner suburb when a father, grieving over the recent murder of his 18-year-old son, allegedly shot his 3-year-old son before turning the gun on himself. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley confirmed the toddler was found lifeless when officers arrived at the scene Wednesday night. The father, discovered unconscious outside the residence with a gunshot wound, remained in critical condition as of Thursday morning. The father, identified …
MILWAUKEE, WI – A violent incident in Milwaukee on Sunday left two individuals dead and two others injured, following what authorities believe was an exchange of gunfire. The tragic event is thought to be the result of domestic violence and a physical dispute. The Milwaukee Police Department reports that the fatal victims were a 21-year-old, who succumbed to their injuries at the scene, and a 28-year-old, who later passed away in the hospital. The circumstances …
ROUND LAKE BEACH, IL – Jason Karels, a father from Illinois, was handed down a life sentence without parole on Friday after being found guilty of the murder of his three children in 2022. Karels had earlier entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill in December, as per information from the State’s Attorney’s Office of Lake County, Illinois. During the court proceedings, family members of the children read out impact statements. They painted a …
MACON, GA – A disturbing incident in Georgia has led to a father being charged with murder following the death of his 1-year-old child on Valentine’s Day. In the early hours of February 14, Bibb County deputies began an investigation into a death within the 2000 block of Old Clinton Road, marking a grim start to the day. At around 12:05 a.m., deputies responded to a disruption within the 3800 block of Flamingo Drive. Upon …
SAN ANTONIO, TX – A terrifying murder-suicide incident recently transpired in San Antonio, with its initial revelations sounded over a phone call to the police, said Police Chief William McManus. During the call, a woman’s voice was heard saying, “I’ve been shot,” followed by the sounds of two distinct gunshots. In response to this alarming distress call, local law enforcement officers were quickly rushed to Palo Alto Apartments, situated in the 10100 block of State …
PHOENIX, AZ – A Phoenix man is under arrest following an altercation with his stepfather, which culminated in a shooting and a fatal car crash. Jorge Adrian Ramirez, 20, is facing multiple felony charges, including second-degree murder, for the incident that took place over the weekend. Phoenix Police Department officers responded to a call early on Saturday, Feb. 3 near 43rd Avenue and Hadley Street. On reaching the location, they discovered a crashed SUV in …
LARGO, FL – An alleged murder suspect in Largo, Florida, who reportedly assaulted his parents, killed his ex-girlfriend, and abducted his 8-year-old daughter, instigating a statewide AMBER Alert, is slated for his first court appearance Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, more information is emerging about the series of heinous crimes. The perpetrator, Renato Muhaj, is allegedly responsible for attacking his parents with threats of violence involving a machete around 2:30 a.m. He apparently confiscated their cell phones …