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Man Rapes, Kills Penn State Grad, Flees To Puerto Rico: Police Man Rapes, Kills Penn State Grad, Flees To Puerto Rico: Police
Man Rapes, Kills Penn State Grad, Flees To Puerto Rico: Police A woman was found dead on a bathroom floor after a violent assault inside a Dauphin County apartment, Susquehanna Township police announced on Monday, April 6. Amanda Abeana Makor, 25, was discovered by officers responding to a report of an “unconscious female” at an apartment in the 300 block of North Progress Avenue, Harrisburg, around 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, according to police. She was lying on the bathroom floor and was cold to the touch when officers arrived, authorities said. Makor was a Penn State University graduate who earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Analytic…
US Travelers Warned Of Terror Risks At Tourist Destinations, Universities US Travelers Warned Of Terror Risks At Tourist Destinations, Universities
US Travelers Warned Of Terror Risks At Tourist Destinations, Universities The US Department of State has issued new warnings for Americans traveling or living abroad, citing heightened risks of terrorist attacks at tourist destinations, transportation hubs, and American-affiliated institutions, including universities. The advisory, updated Thursday, April 2, comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions and specific threats targeting US citizens and interests overseas. A Worldwide Caution alert, first issued on Sunday, March 22, remains in effect, urging Americans to exercise increased vigilance globally.  The State Department has highlighted potential threat…
Raped, Burned Alive, Dumped In Swamp: Killer Denied Release In Infamous 1982 Maryland Murder Raped, Burned Alive, Dumped In Swamp: Killer Denied Release In Infamous 1982 Maryland Murder
Raped, Burned Alive, Dumped In Swamp: Killer Denied Release In Infamous 1982 Maryland Murder One of the men responsible for the violent rape and dismemberment of a young girl more than four decades ago in Southern Maryland is staying behind bars. Jerry Lee Beatty, 59, who sought an early release from prison for his role in the murder of Stephanie Roper in 1982, was flatly denied, according to the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office. Beatty was one of the men who kidnapped, raped, and murdered Roper. Prosecutors say he was eligible to file the request pursuant to the Juvenile Restoration Act because he was 17 years old at the time of the offense. Judge Elizabeth Morris den…
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting On Beltway Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting On Beltway
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting On Beltway The man who stabbed four women, killing one, along with his dog on the Capital Beltway in a road rage incident, has been identified as a foreign service officer. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Jared Llamado, of McLean, was shot and killed by a trooper after the violent rampage that shut down I-495 for hours Sunday afternoon, March 1. One of the victims, 39-year-old Michele Adams, later died from her injuries. Jared Llamado Facebook Llamado's LinkedIn shows he has worked as a tech officer since September 2024 for the U.S. Department of State. The attack unfolded aro…
30 Years Later, State Police Still Seek Answers In Murder Of Woman Heading From Maryland To VA 30 Years Later, State Police Still Seek Answers In Murder Of Woman Heading From Maryland To VA
30 Years Later, State Police Still Seek Answers In Murder Of Woman Heading From Maryland To VA Three decades later, Virginia State Police are still working the case of Alicia Showalter Reynolds as if it happened yesterday. Reynolds, 26, was abducted along Route 29 in Culpeper County on March 2, 1996, while traveling from Baltimore to Charlottesville. Her vehicle was found parked on the southbound shoulder of Route 29, where witnesses reported seeing a white male standing outside with her car. The man was described as approximately 35 to 45 years old, with a medium build and light to medium brown hair. He was believed to be between 5-foot-10 and 6 feet tall and driving a dark-colored…
DC Inmate Stabs Corrections Officer Nine Times, Then Draws, Signs Sick Tribute To Attack: DOJ DC Inmate Stabs Corrections Officer Nine Times, Then Draws, Signs Sick Tribute To Attack: DOJ
DC Inmate Stabs Corrections Officer Nine Times, Then Draws, Signs Sick Tribute To Attack: DOJ An inmate in DC who stabbed a corrections officer and then made a mockery of it has been indicted on a host of federal charges, authorities announced. Ovid Gabriel, 21, who was already behind bars for separate offenses, is now facing serious prison time after stabbing a DC Jail corrections officer on Aug. 3, 2025, and making threats days later. According to the government's evidence, Gabriel was standing in the doorway of his cell as corrections officers were performing lockdown.  When an officer approached him and ordered him to go into his cell, he allegedly refused and attacke…
DC Rapper 'Taliban Glizzy,' Who Led Violent Multi-State Jewelry Heist Crew Learns Prison Fate DC Rapper 'Taliban Glizzy,' Who Led Violent Multi-State Jewelry Heist Crew Learns Prison Fate
DC Rapper 'Taliban Glizzy,' Who Led Violent Multi-State Jewelry Heist Crew Learns Prison Fate A rapper from DC who terrorized South Asian jewelry stores up and down the East Coast will spend nearly two decades in prison, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced.  Trevor Jonathan Wright, 34, also known as 'Taliban Glizzy,' was sentenced to 219 months in prison for leading a series of violent armed robberies that netted his 15-member crew millions of dollars in cash and gold. According to court documents, during the course of 18 months, Wright and his co-conspirators schemed to rob multiple South Asian jewelry stores of heavy gold jewelry of high purity.  Surveillance pho…
Maryland Man Gets Who Pistol-Whipped Taxi Driver Over $40 Fare Learns Prison Fate Maryland Man Gets Who Pistol-Whipped Taxi Driver Over $40 Fare Learns Prison Fate
Maryland Man Gets Who Pistol-Whipped Taxi Driver Over $40 Fare Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man will spend the next decade behind bars after a jury convicted him of pistol-whipping and robbing a taxi driver during a violent ride that turned into a nightmare in Anne Arundel County, prosecutors announced. Jermaine Donte Mitchell, 44, of Annapolis, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney. The sentence stems from an armed robbery in May in Severna Park, where prosecutors said Mitchell attacked a taxi driver during a dispute over a $40 fare. Acco…
Man With 'No Fixed Address' Killed After Starting Fight Outside Business, Police Say Man With 'No Fixed Address' Killed After Starting Fight Outside Business, Police Say
Man With 'No Fixed Address' Killed After Starting Fight Outside Business, Police Say A man who police say started a violent fight that left him dead and two others hospitalized has been identified in Virginia. Officers were called to the 200 block of North Glebe Road in the Ashton Heights neighborhood at around 5:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at approximately for a report of an assault with injury, according to the Arlington County Police Department. When officers arrived, they found two men outside a business suffering from multiple lacerations and immediately began rendering aid, police said.  200 block of N. Glebe Road in Arlington. Google Maps street view …
Gunfire Erupts After Fight: Maryland Woman Hit With Murder Charges, Sheriff Says Gunfire Erupts After Fight: Maryland Woman Hit With Murder Charges, Sheriff Says
Gunfire Erupts After Fight: Maryland Woman Hit With Murder Charges, Sheriff Says A 46-year-old woman is facing multiple murder charges in Maryland for her role in a fatal shooting in late October, authorities announced on Thursday. Lexington Park resident Djhonna Mari Jones is the latest to be arrested in connection with the shooting after an argument turned deadly outside a Maryland home, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. At around 6:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, deputies were called to the 21000 block of Bellevue Court in Lexington Park to investigate a reported assault in progress where shots were fired. Upon arrival, deputies found a man dead …
VIDEO: Maryland Man Who Gunned Down Victim In Restaurant Caught On Camera Learns Prison Fate VIDEO: Maryland Man Who Gunned Down Victim In Restaurant Caught On Camera Learns Prison Fate
Video: Maryland Man Who Gunned Down Victim In Restaurant Caught On Camera Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man will spend decades behind bars for a brazen restaurant murder caught on camera in Montgomery County that prosecutors say was a calculated act of retaliation. A jury found Markus Dowdy, 34, of Silver Spring, guilty of second-degree murder and other offenses following a violent shooting and assault that was captured on video, authorities announced in March. Markus Tyrell Dowdy Montgomery According to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office, Dowdy was sentenced to 42 years in prison on multiple charges.  The deadly shooting happened just before 6 p…
1,000+ Grams Of Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Baltimore Drug Lab Raid: Police 1,000+ Grams Of Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Baltimore Drug Lab Raid: Police
1,000+ Grams Of Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Baltimore Drug Lab Raid: Police Baltimore Police just put a major dent in a drug pipeline — and the photos look like something out of The Wire. Investigators with the Group Violence Enforcement Team launched a probe in early September after violent crime spiked in Southwest, Western, and Southern Baltimore, officials said.  Detectives tracked suspects traveling to Delaware to haul controlled dangerous substances back into the city, according to the Baltimore Police Department. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, a coordinated vehicle stop on the Delaware Turnpike with help from Delaware State Police led to a massive seizure tha…
Husband Who Opened Fire At Man Found With Drunk Wife Learns Prison Fate In Maryland Husband Who Opened Fire At Man Found With Drunk Wife Learns Prison Fate In Maryland
Husband Who Opened Fire At Man Found With Drunk Wife Learns Prison Fate In Maryland A bout of jealousy will land a 39-year-old decades in prison after he carried out threats against a man he found with his drunk wife in Maryland, authorities announced. Edward Stanley Stewart was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault and weapons charges after pleading guilty in July to a violent assault last year. According to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office, on April 20, 2024, officers responded to a Waldorf apartment complex to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they made contact with Stewart, who was bleeding, had a torn shirt, and told firs…
Man Who Violently Assaulted Clerk On Valentine's Day Gets Fresh Prison Time In Maryland Man Who Violently Assaulted Clerk On Valentine's Day Gets Fresh Prison Time In Maryland
Man Who Violently Assaulted Clerk On Valentine's Day Gets Fresh Prison Time In Maryland There was no love in the air during a violent Valentine's Day assault in Maryland that left a store clerk bloodied and landed a man behind bars. Nathaniel Eckard, 26, of Woodbine, will spend a decade in prison after storming into a Westminster Penny Mart on Feb. 14 and going after an employee during a holiday attack. Masked up, prosecutors say he demanded the clerk empty the register. But instead of walking away with money, prosecutors say, he punched the clerk in the face and body — then ran off empty-handed. At the time of the attack, Eckard was on probation for a previous conviction on …
Trump Promises To ‘Essentially Stop Violent Crime’ In DC — Starting Monday Trump Promises To ‘Essentially Stop Violent Crime’ In DC — Starting Monday
Trump Promises To ‘Essentially Stop Violent Crime’ In DC — Starting Monday President Donald Trump says he can “essentially stop violent crime” in Washington, DC — and he claims it could start Monday. Amid growing tensions about the president deploying federal officers in the nation's capital, Trump made plans for an announcement to start the week that will help curtail a perceived string of crime.  "On Monday, a (press conference) will be held at the White House, which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, DC,” he posted on Truth Social. “It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!!"…
Trump Threatens To 'Take Federal Control' Of DC Over Teen Crime Surge Trump Threatens To 'Take Federal Control' Of DC Over Teen Crime Surge
Trump Threatens To 'Take Federal Control' Of DC Over Teen Crime Surge President Donald Trump is calling for federal control of Washington, DC — threatening to “take over” the city himself if violent crime doesn’t stop. In a fiery Truth Social post shared Tuesday, Trump slammed the District’s handling of what he called “out of control” violence by “local ‘youths’ and gang members,” blaming city leaders for turning a blind eye to teen suspects, some “only 14, 15, and 16 years old.” “The Law in DC must be changed to prosecute these ‘minors’ as adults,” Trump wrote, “and lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14.” He attached a bloody photo of a young man…
Ghost Gun, Brutal Carjacking Leads To Lengthy Prison Stay For Maryland Man: Prosecutors Ghost Gun, Brutal Carjacking Leads To Lengthy Prison Stay For Maryland Man: Prosecutors
Ghost Gun, Brutal Carjacking Leads To Lengthy Prison Stay For Maryland Man: Prosecutors A Maryland man will spend decades in prison for a violent carjacking and robbery that left one victim hurt — and one suspect still on the loose. Michael Moore, 33, of Aberdeen, was sentenced to a total of 55 years in prison on Wednesday, July 16, after being convicted of charges that included armed carjacking and armed robbery, the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. “This case is a strong reminder that violent crime has serious and lasting consequences,” State’s Attorney Alison M. Healey stated. “Our office remains steadfast in our mission to protect the citize…
State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation.  The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …
Maryland Woman Mistakenly Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Mastermind Pleads Guilty: DOJ Maryland Woman Mistakenly Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Mastermind Pleads Guilty: DOJ
Maryland Woman Mistakenly Killed In Murder-For-Hire Plot: Mastermind Pleads Guilty: DOJ A Baltimore man admitted to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that left an innocent woman dead in a tragic case of mistaken identity, federal prosecutors announced. Matthew Hightower, 43, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to using a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime resulting in the death of Latrina Ashburne, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said on Monday, June 16. Ashburne was mistaken for her neighbor, a federal witness whom Hightower had allegedly conspired to kill to prevent her from testifying against him in two federal cases — one for health care fr…
Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned
Lawmaker Shooting Suspect's Wife Found With Gun, Cash, Passports; Shooter's Car Found Abandoned The wife of a man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses—killing two and critically injuring the others— was found with thousands of dollars in cash, a firearm, ammunition, and multiple passports in the truck of her car, according to reports. KSTP in Minnesota reported that Jenny Boelter, the wife of suspect Vance Boelter, was pulled over during a traffic stop in Onamia, Minnesota, roughly 100 miles from their home, on Saturday, June 14.  Police detained her for questioning along with three relatives who were also in the vehicle, the Minnesota Star Tribune report…
Woman Shot In Back During Daytime Meet-Up With Teens In Maryland: Sheriff Woman Shot In Back During Daytime Meet-Up With Teens In Maryland: Sheriff
Woman Shot In Back During Daytime Meet-Up With Teens In Maryland: Sheriff Two teens have been arrested — one just 16 — after a woman was shot in the back during a violent midday meetup in Maryland, authorities said. Deputies were called to the 700 block of Spruce Drive in Lusby around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, after a driver pulled up and told a passerby that she had just been shot on nearby Field Road in Lusby, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The 24-year-old woman from Prince Frederick was found in her car suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower back, officials said. She was rushed to an area trauma center with non-life-threatening in…
Maryland Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police Maryland Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police
Maryland Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police She was just 23 — and it was Mother’s Day. Now, a Baltimore man has been charged in connection with the shooting that killed young mother Taniya Gray earlier this month in Southwest Baltimore, according to police. Tamal Johnson, 22, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder, conspiracy, and several firearm offenses after investigators determined he was involved in Gray’s killing on May 11, police said. The Baltimore Police Department announced his arrest on Wednesday, May 28. Investigators described Johnson as a repeat violent offender. Around 10:40 a.m. on the morning …
FBI Leaving DC Headquarters, Director Kash Patel Announces FBI Leaving DC Headquarters, Director Kash Patel Announces
FBI Leaving DC Headquarters, Director Kash Patel Announces The FBI is leaving its longtime headquarters in Washington, DC, and relocating around 1,500 workers, according to the agency's director, Kash Patel. The J. Edgar Hoover Building, a low-rise office building located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, has been the FBI's home base since 1975. Patel said there were 11,000 FBI employees in a 50-mile radius around Washington, DC. "That's a third of the workforce," Patel told Fox Business in an interview on Friday, May 16. "A third of the crime doesn't happen here. So we're taking 1,500 of those folks and moving them out. "Every state is getting a plus u…
Maryland Man Shoots Victim Multiple Times After Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say Maryland Man Shoots Victim Multiple Times After Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say
Maryland Man Shoots Victim Multiple Times After Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say A Gaithersburg man is behind bars after allegedly shooting another man multiple times during a violent parking lot brawl in Maryland, police said. Davion Gray, 23, is accused of shooting a man in the upper and lower body after a group attack on Rockville Pike, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. The shooting happened around 9:54 p.m. on Monday, April 21, in the 11500 block of Rockville Pike. Investigators said a group of people got into an argument with a man in a parking lot. That argument escalated into a physical assault — and then a shooting. “Gray then shot the v…
Bestselling Crime Novelist Found Shot Dead On Houseboat In Europe Bestselling Crime Novelist Found Shot Dead On Houseboat In Europe
Bestselling Crime Novelist Found Shot Dead On Houseboat In Europe Police in Hamburg have launched a murder inquiry after a bestselling crime novelist was found dead on a houseboat following a violent attack in Europe. Authorities say Alexandra Fröhlich, age 58, was likely shot between midnight and 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, April 22, in Hamburg, Germany, according to the Guardian and German broadcaster NDR. She was found by her son, according to police. The boat is situated along the Elbe River in the eastern district of Moorfleet.  "Investigators are currently investigating possible suspects," Hamburg Police said in a statement. "However, due to the …
US Issues Urgent Travel Warnings Covering 2 Countries: What To Know US Issues Urgent Travel Warnings Covering 2 Countries: What To Know
US Issues Urgent Travel Warnings Covering 2 Countries: What To Know The US State Department is warning Americans against traveling to part of one country and has issued a do not travel warning for one of its neighboring nations. A Level 3 Reconsider Travel Advisory covers these parts of eastern Colombia:  Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments in Colombia; The Colombia-Venezuela border region. "Violent crime, like murder, assault, and robbery, is common in many areas in Colombia," the advisory says. "In some places, organized crime is rampant. This includes extortion, robbery, and kidnapping." A Level 4  Do No…
Travel Advisory Issued For Bahamas By State Department: Here's What To Know Travel Advisory Issued For Bahamas By State Department: Here's What To Know
Travel Advisory Issued For Bahamas By State Department: Here's What To Know Thinking of heading to The Bahamas? You may want to pack a little extra caution. The US State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for The Bahamas, urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” when visiting the Caribbean destination due to crime, beach safety risks, and boating concerns. Level 2 means travelers should remain alert and take extra precautions. It is the second of four advisory levels used by the US government to help Americans assess safety risks when visiting other countries. The advisory, updated on Monday, March 31, specifically highlights violent crimes, i…
Ghost Gun Found After Owings Mills Man Fled Road Rage Scene: State Police Ghost Gun Found After Owings Mills Man Fled Road Rage Scene: State Police
Ghost Gun Found After Owings Mills Man Fled Road Rage Scene: State Police Two separate road rage incidents in Maryland ended with two men behind bars and two loaded handguns—one a ghost gun—taken off the streets, according to state police. Maryland State Police said 33-year-old Cedric James, of North East, and 23-year-old Skyler Robinson, of Owings Mills, were arrested in connection with unrelated road rage cases in Baltimore and Cecil counties in March, authorities announced on Friday, April 4. Both suspects are facing multiple felony charges including first- and second-degree assault, firearm use during a violent crime, and handgun in a vehicle. James was …
Maryland Man Who Killed Stepdad With Shotgun Gets Max Sentence: Prosecutors Maryland Man Who Killed Stepdad With Shotgun Gets Max Sentence: Prosecutors
Maryland Man Who Killed Stepdad With Shotgun Gets Max Sentence: Prosecutors The Mechanicsville man who murdered his stepfather with a shotgun blast to the head will spend the rest of his life behind bars, prosecutors in Southern Maryland announced. Marvin Orlando Johnson, 39, was sentenced to life plus 20 years in prison for the premeditated May 2023 murder of his stepfather inside a home on Three Notch Road, the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. The sentence followed a four-day jury trial in July 2024 that ended with Johnson’s conviction on first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. On May 24, 2023, de…
DOJ To Seek Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione, AG Pamela Bondi Says DOJ To Seek Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione, AG Pamela Bondi Says
DOJ To Seek Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione, AG Pamela Bondi Says The United States Justice Department will be seeking the death penalty if Luigi Mangione is convicted of killing United Healthcare's CEO. Attorney General Pamela Bondi made the announcement late Tuesday morning, April 1. Mangione, age 26, is charged with fatally shooting the 50-year-old Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America," Bondi said. "After careful consideration, I ha…
Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate
Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate A grandmother visiting Maryland to mourn the loss of her grandson was gunned down in broad daylight in what prosecutors called a “cowardly act” — and now, her killer is going away for a long time. Troy Medley, 38, of Prince George’s County, has been sentenced to 85 years in prison for randomly shooting and killing 62-year-old Lidia Chinchilla DeCarrillo in Capitol Heights, according to State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy. “This was our worst nightmare,” Braveboy said in a news conference announcing the sentencing. “To have someone shooting randomly with no regard is dangerous and jeopardized th…