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Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful'
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' A chilling new Netflix docuseries is set to reignite national interest in the murder of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old aspiring social media influencer from New York whose life was cut short by her fiancé during their cross-country road trip. American Murder: Gabby Petito promises an in-depth look beyond the headlines, exploring how an online #VanLife romance unraveled into a nightmare.  The three-part documentary promises exclusive interviews with Petito’s family and friends, revealing the devastating truth behind her allegedly “perfect” relationship with Brian Laundrie—one that was ri…
DC Man Who Stabbed Woman To Death In Front Of BF In Maryland Sentenced DC Man Who Stabbed Woman To Death In Front Of BF In Maryland Sentenced
DC Man Who Stabbed Woman To Death In Front Of BF In Maryland Sentenced A District man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of fatally stabbing a woman during a New Year's Eve drug dispute in Northern Maryland, authorities announced. On Friday, Jan. 24, a Frederick County Circuit Judge sentenced Ruben Terod Williams, 40, to life in prison for the first-degree murder of 41-year-old Mary Alice Seward.  Williams was found guilty by a jury on November 2024, following a trial detailing the brutal killing. The stabbing was reported in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022, after Seward was approached by Williams on Linden Avenue near the…
Mother Kills Daughter, 11, In Maryland: Officials Mother Kills Daughter, 11, In Maryland: Officials
Mother Kills Daughter, 11, In Maryland: Officials A Maryland woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old daughter while three other children were inside the home, police say. Keyona Dillon, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder after members of the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2100 block of Firethorn Road in Middle River, where they found the child dead. Upon arrival, investigators say that officers found three other children inside the home unharmed.  It is unclear what caused the deadly incident. Dillon was charged with first-degree murder and held without bond at the Baltimore County…
Gangster Who Killed MS-13 Rival In MD Then Plotted More Murders From Jail Learns Prison Fate Gangster Who Killed MS-13 Rival In MD Then Plotted More Murders From Jail Learns Prison Fate
Gangster Who Killed MS-13 Rival In MD Then Plotted More Murders From Jail Learns Prison Fate A member of the violent 18th Street gang will spend the next 40 years in prison and faces deportation after stalking and killing a man in Maryland to elevate his standing in the transnational criminal organization, federal authorities announced. El Salvador native Cesar De-La-O-Rodriguez, also known as "Lunatico," pleaded guilty late last year in connection to the murder of Danis Alcides Salgado Mata, whom he and fellow gang members believed was a rival MS-13 gang member.  Rodriguez carried out the brutal killing at the direction of a senior 18th Street gang leader to prove his loyalty…
Daughter Kills Dad During Heated Argument In Maryland: Police Daughter Kills Dad During Heated Argument In Maryland: Police
Daughter Kills Dad During Heated Argument In Maryland: Police A Baltimore woman is facing murder charges after police say she shot and killed her father during a heated argument at their home. On Saturday, January 18, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Northwest District officers were called to the 5600 block of Groveland Avenue for a reported shooting.  When they arrived, they found 59-year-old Brian Reed suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. He was rushed to an area hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Investigators quickly identified the shooter as 37-year-old Shanelle Reed, the victim’s daughter, a spokesperson from the Ba…
Remains Of Missing DC Mother Found Hidden In Maryland Boyfriend's Home: Police Remains Of Missing DC Mother Found Hidden In Maryland Boyfriend's Home: Police
Remains Of Missing DC Mother Found Hidden In Maryland Boyfriend's Home: Police A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, whose remains were found hidden inside his Capitol Heights home days after she was reported missing. Devontae Gray, 30, has been accused of killing 29-year-old District resident Alexis Schuler during a domestic dispute, the Prince George’s County Police Department said. Authorities were contacted over the weekend by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to assist in the search for Schuler, who had been reported missing the week prior.  Investigators executed a search warrant at Gray’s home in the 700 block o…
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Convicted Of Parking Garage Murder In Maryland (VIDEO) Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Convicted Of Parking Garage Murder In Maryland (VIDEO)
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Convicted Of Parking Garage Murder In Maryland (Video) The shooter who opened fire into a group of people and killed a man after getting kicked out of a nightclub in Montgomery County has been convicted, authorities announced. Ramone Christopher Ramsay, who has no known address, was found guilty of murder and other charges by a jury in connection to the murder of 21-year-old Baltimore resident Kymani Elijah Bailey in July 2023. Kymani Elijah Bailey Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office At approximately 2:40 a.m. on July 8, 2023, officers were called to the Montgomery County Public Parking Garage 3 in the 900 block of Silver Sprin…
New Details: Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made In Prince George's County New Details: Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made In Prince George's County
New Details: Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made In Prince George's County A 21-year-old shooting suspect from Virginia has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Maryland on New Year's Day, authorities announced. Oluwatosin Adetula, 36, died at an area hospital days after he was shot on Wednesday, Jan. 1 while working in Cottage City, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the agency said that Chantilly, VA's Brandon Leonard has been charged with the murder for the parking lot shooting. Officers were called at around 10:40 p.m. on the night of the shooting to the 3300 block…
Stabbing Suspect Surrenders, Confesses To 2014 Cold Case Maryland Murders: Police Stabbing Suspect Surrenders, Confesses To 2014 Cold Case Maryland Murders: Police
Stabbing Suspect Surrenders, Confesses To 2014 Cold Case Maryland Murders: Police Scott Barnett walked into the Southeast District police station over the weekend in Baltimore and made a confession that cracked open a decade-old mystery, officials said. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, Barnett, 45, requested to speak with detectives and admitted to fatally stabbing two people—41-year-old Terrill Lehman and 46-year-old Charles Webster—inside a home in the 1600 block of Ralworth Road in late November 2014, according to police. The pair had been reported missing by loved ones in December 2014, and despite extensive searches at the time, their remains were never …
Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun
Maryland Teens Charged In Double Homicide Linked To Pennsylvania Boy’s Killer's Gun As the anniversary of Jason Rivera’s tragic killing approaches, investigators have uncovered a web of violence spanning two states, connecting the gun used to kill the 13-year-old in South Lebanon Township to a Maryland double homicide and two teenage suspects charged as adults. Jason Rivera’s life was cut short on Feb. 15, 2022, when he was shot 12 times outside his uncle’s apartment in South Lebanon Township. The seventh grader’s murder weapon—a Glock 26—has since become a key piece in a broader investigation, tied to multiple violent crimes in Maryland. The same gun was linked to a drive…
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland
Convicted Killer Gets Harsh Sentence For Armed Robbery Of Parkinson's Patient In Maryland A Baltimore man with a chilling past as a convicted murderer has been handed a 20-year sentence after robbing a former co-worker suffering from Parkinson’s disease at gunpoint. Keith Curtis, 57, who served time for the brutal 1995 killing of a retired Johns Hopkins professor, was sentenced to 20 years for robbery and firearm possession by a Baltimore City judge, who went 10 years beyond the sentencing guidelines, authorities announced.  The decision was based on Curtis’ violent history and failure to reform, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said. The November 2023 robbery …
Father Confesses To Killing 19-Year-Old Mother Of Unborn Baby In Maryland: Prosecutors Father Confesses To Killing 19-Year-Old Mother Of Unborn Baby In Maryland: Prosecutors
Father Confesses To Killing 19-Year-Old Mother Of Unborn Baby In Maryland: Prosecutors Justice may have been served for the family of Jaymyra Burrell, the 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Baltimore while she was pregnant with her shooter's child. Malik McCormick pleaded guilty this week to fatally shooting the teen in December 2022 in the 5600 block of Woodmont Avenue, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced. Malik McCormick Baltimore Police Department His plea helped avoid a trial. "This case powerfully conveys the tragic consequences of intimate partner violence, representing an unimaginable loss for the loved ones of Jaymyra Burrell," State's …
Birthday Party Hotel Murder: Teen Arrested In Deadly Baltimore County Shooting, Cops Say Birthday Party Hotel Murder: Teen Arrested In Deadly Baltimore County Shooting, Cops Say
Birthday Party Hotel Murder: Teen Arrested In Deadly Baltimore County Shooting, Cops Say Justice may have been served for the family of Kierra Tripp, who was shot and killed during a dispute at a Baltimore birthday party late last year. Middle River resident Davion Foreman, of Middle River, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9 — his 18th birthday — and charged in connection to the fatal shooting in November 2024 that claimed the life of the 28-year-old, police said. Foreman is accused of gunning down Kierra Tripp during a dispute at the celebration on Nov. 17, 2024, according to Southeast District police. She'Moan Keedy I’m so sorry this happened to you my beautiful niece 😢💔 I…
Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police
Man Charged Weeks After Fatal Double Shooting During Dispute In Maryland: Police A 40-year-old Baltimore man has been charged with murder after police say he fatally shot one person and injured another during a Southwest District dispute last month in the city. Gregory Granger, Jr. has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Ricky Forehand and a second man during a dispute late last year. The incident was reported shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2024, in the 2300 block of West North Avenue.  Investigators say Granger shot Forehand, who later died from his injuries, and a 45-year-old man, following an apparent dispute. Southwe…
Expectant Father Gunned Down In Maryland Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him Expectant Father Gunned Down In Maryland Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him
Expectant Father Gunned Down In Maryland Leaves Behind Sister Struggling To Bury Him Justice may have been served for a single mother who suffered a tragic loss, though that won't bring her 27-year-old brother back after a midday shooting. Baltimore resident Maurice Prioleau, 28, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of DeAngelo West the day after Christmas in a case of mistaken identity, leaving his family devastated. His older sister, Yasmine Coles said that West had recently moved in with her to help provide him a good home and so he could assist with her three children. Coles said that her brother was gunned down in broad dayligh…
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County
Police Identify 21-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Baltimore County Baltimore County detectives are searching for answers after a fatal shooting left a 21-year-old man dead late on Monday night. Officers were called to the 300 block of Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills at around 11 p.m. on Dec. 30, where there were reports of gunfire with one person down. Upon arrival, they found Raheim Ali Esna Ashari suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Ashari was pronounced dead at the scene as officers from the Baltimore County Police Department worked to secure the area and gather evidence. No details about a possible shooter or motive has been rel…
Dismembered Woman's Body Found In Man's Vehicle In Aberdeen: Cops Dismembered Woman's Body Found In Man's Vehicle In Aberdeen: Cops
Dismembered Woman's Body Found In Man's Vehicle In Aberdeen: Cops The search for a missing woman in Delaware ended with a grisly discovery in Maryland, when investigators found her dismembered remains in her suspected killer's vehicle, authorities announced. Nobert Matara, 32, is being held in Maryland pending his extradition back to New Castle County to face a murder charge in connection to the macabre discovery that was made over the weekend in Harford County. Late on Friday, Dec. 20, officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were called to an area apartment in Delaware to conduct a welfare check after the employer of 31-year-old Tracy Nyar…
Deadly Feud: Business Dispute Sparks Fatal Ambush In Maryland, Sheriff Says Deadly Feud: Business Dispute Sparks Fatal Ambush In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Deadly Feud: Business Dispute Sparks Fatal Ambush In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Pennsylvania man facing possible litigation ambushed two people in a rare deadly shooting in Carroll County earlier in this month in a well-planned assault, authorities announced on Christmas Eve. Austin Paul Potocki, 30, of Hanover, was arrested Monday, Dec. 23, in connection with the Dec. 13 shooting that killed Benjamin Billings, 42, and injured David Anderson, 39 in Finksburg.  According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Potocki fired multiple rounds into a pickup truck at the intersection of Wesley and Patapsco roads before fleeing the scene. Deputies found Billings dead …
Arsonist Who Killed Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute Learns Fate Arsonist Who Killed Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute Learns Fate
Arsonist Who Killed Mother, Toddler In Maryland Townhome Over Housing Dispute Learns Fate The Maryland man who burned down a home that resulted in the death of his girlfriend and her toddler daughter may spend the rest of his life in prison, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced. Vincent Anthony Fisher, II, 49, was convicted in September following a near two-week trial for his role in a fatal incident in March 2022 that resulted in the deaths of Rashawn Cline and Dashawn Cline. On Monday, Dec. 23, authorities announced that Fisher has been sentenced to 104 years in prison. During sentencing, Assistant State’s Attorney Jonathan Beattie told the judge, “Ther…
Abingdon Man Who Fatally Stabbed Victim; Killed Deaf Cellmate In MD Gets Life: Prosecutors Abingdon Man Who Fatally Stabbed Victim; Killed Deaf Cellmate In MD Gets Life: Prosecutors
Abingdon Man Who Fatally Stabbed Victim; Killed Deaf Cellmate In MD Gets Life: Prosecutors Gordon Staron is going to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Staron, formerly of Abingdon, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of an elderly man, and then later, his deaf cellmate while he was incarcerated, according to the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office on Thursday. Staron pleaded guilty of the first-degree murder of Javarick Gantt in the Baltimore City's Central Booking and Intake Facility after previously admitting to killing 66-year-old Keith Bell with an axe at a bus stop. The fatal stabbing was reported in the early hours of Sept. 6 , 202…
Deadly Domestic: Woman Found Dead, Maryland Man Arrested Near Shared Home, Police Say Deadly Domestic: Woman Found Dead, Maryland Man Arrested Near Shared Home, Police Say
Deadly Domestic: Woman Found Dead, Maryland Man Arrested Near Shared Home, Police Say Baltimore police arrested a man accused of killing a woman inside their shared home on Monday, Dec. 17, authorities announced. Charles Meyers, 46, was charged with murder and assault after officers found Krystal Praharnpap, 42, dead in their home on the 1000 block of Quantril Way, officials said. Members of the Baltimore Police Department were called to the home around 7:45 p.m. on Monday night to investigate a reported assault.  After forcing entry, officers found Praharnpap suffering from severe traumatic injuries, and first responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Less than an…
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When A shocking crime that has captivated the nation is the focus of a new TV special. ABC News Studios primetime one-hour program, "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Thursday, Dec. 19, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST on ABC, with streaming available the following day on Hulu. The program examines the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Manhattan, a story that sparked national attention and a surprising social media movement hailing suspect Luigi Mangione as a folk hero for some. Featuring a detailed breakdown…
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days
CEO Murder: Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Luigi Mangione, Could Be Extradited To NY In Days Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Mangione is charged with one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder. Mangione, a 26-year-old Maryland native, had fled New York City after the high-profile targeted assassination outside the New York Hilton in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4.  UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. UnitedHealthcare After a days-long manhunt, Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsy…
CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy
CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained high-profile attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who could mount a defense centered on Mangione's mental state. Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney turned criminal defense lawyer, suggested a possible strategy even before formally joining Mangione’s legal team.  “It looks to me like there might be a not guilty by reason of insanity defense that they’re going to be thinking about because the evidence is going to be so overwhelming that he did wh…
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Hires Powerhouse Lawyer To Take On High-Stakes Defense CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Hires Powerhouse Lawyer To Take On High-Stakes Defense
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Hires Powerhouse Lawyer To Take On High-Stakes Defense The man accused of gunning down a health insurance titan on a bustling New York City street is now at the center of another storm— this one inside a courtroom.  Facing a murder charge that could lead to life in prison, Luigi Mangione has turned to one of the most seasoned legal minds in the country to fight for his freedom. Enter Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former Manhattan prosecutor who’s now tasked with defending the 26-year-old Mangione against allegations of ambushing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4.  With…
Maryland Man Arrested In Deadly MTA Bus Dispute After Nine-Day Search: Police Maryland Man Arrested In Deadly MTA Bus Dispute After Nine-Day Search: Police
Maryland Man Arrested In Deadly MTA Bus Dispute After Nine-Day Search: Police A deadly dispute on a Baltimore bus has ended with an arrest, police say. Following a near two-week investigation into the fatal incident, a 61-year-old Baltimore man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing a passenger during an argument on a bus in the Central District, according to city police. James Richburg was arrested Monday, Dec. 9, while riding an MTA bus in the 1600 block of North Fulton Avenue, a spokesperson for the Baltimore Police Department said.  The arrest, made without incident, comes nine days after the Nov. 30 fatal shooting of 30-year-old William Womack.…
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was found in possession of a handwritten manifesto that sheds light on his alleged motives.  CNN was first to report the discovery.  The three-page document opens with a confession and asserts that Mangione acted independently, according to a report published Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 by The New York Times. He condemns UnitedHealthcare's increasing market capitalization amid declining American life expectancy and criticizes corporations for exploiting the country for pr…
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Led To Arrest Of Maryland's Luigi Mangione CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Led To Arrest Of Maryland's Luigi Mangione
CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Led To Arrest Of Maryland's Luigi Mangione The rare times in which Luigi Nicholas Mangione removed his face mask may have been the main reason for his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a five-day manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Notebook Detailing Shooting Plans Revealed, Reports Say In the first instance, Mangione was asked by a receptionist at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side to remove the mask so she could compare his face to the photo on an allegedly fake ID. The 26-year-old Maryland native checked in there 10 days before the targeted shooti…
Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Baltimore County Bloodline Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Baltimore County Bloodline
Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Baltimore County Bloodline Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hails from one of Maryland’s most prominent and influential families, known for their vast business holdings and political connections. ALSO SEE: Ivy-Educated Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Mangione, a Towson native, graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore.  His grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a powerful real estate developer and co-founder of Lorien Health Services, a company operating nearly a dozen assisted-li…
CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery
CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the whiz kid Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian accused of the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers, may have spiraled out of control after traumatic back surgery. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: How A Hash Brown At McDonald's Ended Manhunt For Luigi Mangione The procedure, which allegedly left Mangione in significant physical and emotional distress, may have contributed to his deteriorating mental state, a factor authorities are considering as part of their investigation. …
Who Is Luigi Mangione? Maryland Internet Heartthrob Person Of Interest In CEO Murder Who Is Luigi Mangione? Maryland Internet Heartthrob Person Of Interest In CEO Murder
Who Is Luigi Mangione? Maryland Internet Heartthrob Person Of Interest In CEO Murder After a week of speculation and viral memes on social media, authorities have identified a person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny announced Monday, Dec. 9, that 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who has ties to Maryland, is considered a suspect in the murder. He was eating at a McDonald's in Altoona, PA when an employee recognized him and called local police, Kenny said (scroll down for more on Mangione's apprehension). Mangione's Facebook page shows that he is from Towson, MD and studied at the University of Pennsylvania. His…