Maryland Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials Maryland Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials
Maryland Navy Vet, 39, In Black Hawk Presumed Dead After DC Crash: Officials A Maryland soldier has been identified as one of three US Army crew members presumed dead when a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with a commercial flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials announced. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills in St. Mary's County, was aboard the helicopter when it crashed around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 during a training mission, according to the US Army. The Black Hawk, assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, collided with American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bo…
Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins
Former Beauty Queen, Civil Rights Attorney Killed In DC Plane Crash: Remembering Kiah Duggins The fight for justice does not end with Kiah Duggins. Friends, family, and supporters are coming together to carry on the mission of the Harvard-trained civil rights attorney and incoming professor who was among the 67 on board the American Airlines plane that crashed over DC.  "She was a radiant light, a brilliant mind, and a fierce advocate for justice," Aisha Duggin wrote in a GoFundMe campaign set up after her death.  "A Harvard-trained civil rights attorney, abolitionist, and global traveler, Kiah dedicated her life to fighting for freedom, equity, and the liberation of marginalized c…
Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love
Maryland Mom's Final Gift: Cara Stevenson Leaves Lasting Legacy Of Life, Love Cara Lynn Stevenson had one last gift for the world before she died in Maryland from brain complications. "In her last moments she was able to give us the most amazing gift with the birth of our daughter Bella Lynn Stevenson," Stevenson's husband, Brad, wrote on social media. "She was also able to give the gift of life to multiple others through organ donation."  The 37-year-old Forest Hill mother passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, leaving behind a shell-shocked community that is rallying around the heartbroken family. A GoFundMe launched for the Stevenson family had raised more than $…
MD Mom, Unborn Baby Die, Leaving Behind Dad, 2 Children: 'Heartbreaking' MD Mom, Unborn Baby Die, Leaving Behind Dad, 2 Children: 'Heartbreaking'
MD Mom, Unborn Baby Die, Leaving Behind Dad, 2 Children: 'Heartbreaking' An unexpected tragedy struck a family in Carroll County, with the community now rallying for a 34-year-old expectant mother who died, along with her unborn child. Westminster resident Lauryn Fazenbaker Diehl, 34, and their unborn baby girl, Rowen, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Carroll Hospital Center, leaving behind her husband and two young children.  A GoFundMe for the family had raised more than $56,000 as of press time. A graduate of the Art Institute of York, Lauryn was being remembered in her obituary as a "light to all those around her." "Her love for the arts show…
Expectant Dad Killed During Dispute In Maryland Expectant Dad Killed During Dispute In Maryland
Expectant Dad Killed During Dispute In Maryland Courtney Zentz and Trevor Dean Van Devander were months away from their happy ending before he became one of Montgomery County's first victims of gun violence in 2025. In early January 2025, Van Devander was involved in a dispute with Benjamin Jack Dresbach in Kensington, resulting in the expectant 29-year-old father's murder. The unexpected death left Zentz and their 6-year-old son to fend for themselves as they continue to cope with a new normal following the fatal shooting. "I’m unemployed at this time and we don’t know when we will begin receiving survivor benefits," she wrote in a GoF…
Death Of Maryland Restaurant Owner With 'Heart Of Gold' Spreads Shock Death Of Maryland Restaurant Owner With 'Heart Of Gold' Spreads Shock
Death Of Maryland Restaurant Owner With 'Heart Of Gold' Spreads Shock Richard "Todd" McCain, the owner of Three Bears Carryout in Baltimore County is being remembered as a man of few words and a "heart of gold." MCain, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 12 at work due to a brain aneurysm, according to his obituary, leaving behind his wife and two children. "Todd was also known to many in the community as the kind owner of Three Bears Carry Out in Baltimore Highlands," organizers of a GoFundMe for the family wrote. "He was a man of few words, but had a heart of gold. "Understandably, Todd's family was not prepared for this devastating loss." &n…
Organs Of Calvert County Boy, 4, Will Help Others Live Organs Of Calvert County Boy, 4, Will Help Others Live
Organs Of Calvert County Boy, 4, Will Help Others Live In his brief but impactful four years, Carter Bloom showed a remarkable desire to help others. Even in his passing, he continued that legacy by giving the ultimate gift—donating his organs to save lives. Carter, 4, of Huntingtown, died on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 2:12 a.m., his mother, Brittany Bloom said. Carter is also survived by his father, Zach, and brother, Milo. "He will always be my baby boy and I love him so much," she added. I was there for his first breath , and was with him for his last!" A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family by Bev Woods had raised more than $25,000 as …
Sudden Death Of Bowie State Grad Amani Miles, 23, Spreads Sadness Sudden Death Of Bowie State Grad Amani Miles, 23, Spreads Sadness
Sudden Death Of Bowie State Grad Amani Miles, 23, Spreads Sadness The unexpected death of a vibrant 23-year-old Bowie State University graduate has left the community "heartbroken and shocked," according to family. Amani Miles, born in Silver Spring, had her entire life ahead of her before her death on Monday, Jan. 20, leaving her family and loved ones reeling after her graduation in 2024 from the Prince George's County school. "(She) had a bright future ahead of her, with dreams of furthering her education and pouring her talents into Graphic Design, Business, and Travel," Diala Miles said.  "For anyone that knew her she was a vibrant, bubbly, and an al…
Teen Found Shot Dead In Car Of Quiet Maryland Town Teen Found Shot Dead In Car Of Quiet Maryland Town
Teen Found Shot Dead In Car Of Quiet Maryland Town A quiet Maryland street became the site of heartbreak after 17-year-old Lance Carrington was found shot to death in a parked car, leaving a grieving community grappling with the sudden loss of a bright young life. Police in Columbia made the grim discovery on Tuesday, Jan. 19, after responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle near the 9500 block of Quarry Bridge Court. Inside, they found Carrington with gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead at the scene, marking the start of an investigation into the crime. Carrington leaves behind his parents, his sister Sydney, his bro…
Slain Woman Was Friends With Maryland Rapper Believed Killed By Same Man: Cops Slain Woman Was Friends With Maryland Rapper Believed Killed By Same Man: Cops
Slain Woman Was Friends With Maryland Rapper Believed Killed By Same Man: Cops Heartbreak has struck two Rockville families following the killings of 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin and her friend and rapper, 25-year-old Marcell Jordan Hebron, also known as "Lil Xelly."  A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover funeral expenses as their loved ones cope with the unimaginable loss. Leilani’s family shared their grief in a statement on the fundraiser page: “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Leilani and her friend Marcell. We are devastated and cannot imagine life without these beautiful souls.” The tragedy unfolded on Friday, Jan. 17, when Mo…
Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25 Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25
Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25 Alivia Tetlow defied the odds every single day of her life. Born with a rare condition called gastroschisis, the Maryland native's journey began with a battle most couldn’t imagine.  Doctors warned her family that she might not survive infancy, let alone celebrate her first birthday, but Alivia, as she proved time and time again, was no ordinary soul. "She is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, fiancé, and the best and dear friend of so many," her sister posted on a GoFindMe page that picked up steam following Tetlow's death on Jan. 14.  "She is the most loving, strong, car…
Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Maryland Community Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Maryland Community
Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Maryland Community A longtime employee of the National Institutes of Health is being remembered as a loving father, active member of the Latvian community - and accordion enthusiast - following his unexpected death. Juris Mohseni, the father of three young boys, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the age of 43, leaving friends and loved ones in shock and mourning. The University of Maryland graduate spent two decades with the NIH, serving as an analyst, according to his LinkedIn page. I'm still processing the sudden loss of my dear friend Mohsen Juris Mohseni last weekend. I met Juris my first week at..…