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Jamaican Citizen Behind Fatal Robbery That Killed Poughkeepsie Victim Learns Fate: Feds
A man who illegally returned to the US after deportation will spend decades in prison for leading a violent robbery crew whose final act ended in the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley resident, federal prosecutors said. Marcus Ricketts, 48, a Jamaican national, was sentenced on Thursday, May 15, in Brooklyn federal court to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to causing death through the use of a firearm, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced. The sentencing follows a series of armed robberies committed across New York City, including a dea…
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Long Island Man Finds Body Floating In Pool — And Cops Say It Might Be Son Who Killed His Dad
A Long Island homeowner made a chilling discovery while uncovering his swimming pool for the summer — a man’s body floating in the water. The East Shoreham homeowner called 911 on Sunday afternoon, May 25, after removing the pool cover and spotting the body, Suffolk County Police said. Investigators believe the man may be Matthew Zoll, the 23-year-old fugitive wanted for allegedly stabbing his father to death in Rocky Point in November 2024, as Daily Voice reported. “The male was not wearing shoes, was wearing clothing similar to what Zoll was wearing when he was last seen, and the home is…
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‘I Did It For Gaza’: Gunman Flew In, Killed Israeli Couple Outside DC Jewish Museum: Court Docs
He flew in from Chicago with a gun, bought a ticket to a Jewish diplomatic event, waited outside, then opened fire. Moments later, he told police: “I did it for Palestine. I did it for Gaza.” Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Illinois, is now facing multiple federal charges, including the murder of foreign officials, after he allegedly carried out a deadly ambush near the entrance of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 21, federal officials announced. The attack happened just after 9:00 p.m., outside a ticketed event hosted by the American Jewish Committee that was designed…
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DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money
Federal officials have recovered more than $736,000 linked to a Connecticut-based scam targeting DoorDash drivers. But the man behind the scheme was murdered just two days before a court appearance, and now prosecutors must figure out how to return the stolen cash. Police began investigating David Smith in January 2023 when Stamford police responded to a domestic violence call at a local apartment, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Inside, officers found a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine and multiple safes stuffed with $736,040 in cash, along with 118 credit and debit cards, most…
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25-Year-Old Microbiologist Shot Dead On PA Sidewalk; Boyfriend Charged With Murder: DA
A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed on a West Conshohocken sidewalk early Sunday morning, and her boyfriend has been charged with her murder, Montgomery County authorities announced on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Alyssa Rose Wiest, a Quality Control Microbiologist at GSK, was found face-down with multiple gunshot wounds to her torso on the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue around 12:25 a.m., according to West Conshohocken Police and District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Officers administered first aid before she was rushed to Lankenau Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Wiest, a graduate of the…
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PA Man Extradited For NY Hotel Murder Of Florida Man: Police
A Pennsylvania man has been extradited and will be arraigned for the shooting death of a Florida husband outside a Long Island hotel, Nassau County Police announced late Thursday, May 15. Santana Sgroilin, 22, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, is accused of gunning down Jorge Vazquez, 35, of Tampa, Florida, outside the Extended Stay America hotel at 905 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage around 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, police said. Vazquez was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police paramedics. After nearly a month on the run…
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Popular Influencer Shot, Killed During Livestream At Her Mexico Beauty Salon
A popular 23-year-old social media influencer was shot and killed while doing a livestream at her beauty salon in Mexico. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in Zapopan, part of the metro area of the western city of Guadalajara. The victim, Valeria Marquez, had 229,000 followers on Instagram, and some of the videos she posted on TikTok were viewed by hundreds of thousands of people. She was streaming on TikTok when the incident occurred. According to initial investigations, she was at her establishment when a man entered the premises and apparently fired a …
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35 Years After Killing Parents, Menendez Brothers Become Eligible For Parole
Lyle and Erik Menendez have been resentenced for the 1989 murders of their parents, clearing a major hurdle that brings them one step closer to potential freedom in a case that has captivated worldwide attention for decades. A Los Angeles judge ruled that the brothers, who were serving life sentences without the possibility of parole, will now serve 50 years to life, making them eligible to appear before the California Parole Board. "The Menendez brothers have done remarkable work," their attorney, Mark Geragos, told reporters after the hearing, citing their support of fellow inmates at the…
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UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns, Stock Plunges Amid Executive's Killing, Massive Cyberattack
The head of UnitedHealth Group is stepping down, ending a rocky four years marked by rising medical costs, a major cyberattack, and the high-profile killing of an insurance executive. Andrew Witty has left his position as CEO of UnitedHealth Group due to "personal reasons," the company announced on Tuesday, May 13. He'll remain with UnitedHealth as a senior adviser to newly reappointed CEO Stephen Hemsley. Witty's resignation came as UnitedHealth suspended its 2025 outlook, citing accelerating medical spending among new Medicare Advantage members. "Leading the people of UnitedHea…
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Rapper Praised By Snoop Dogg, LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt
A rising voice in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene was silenced in a deadly shooting on Mother’s Day, police announced on Monday, May 12. Qidere Johnson, 30, better known as the socially conscious rapper LGP Qua, was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt near M Street and East Luzerne Street in Juniata Park at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, authorities said. Two masked men allegedly tried to snatch the gold chains from around Johnson’s neck when one opened fire, striking him once, according to police. His friend rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:56 p…
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Luigi Mangione Musical Is Real, And It's Sold Out
A new musical rooted in true crime and real-world headlines is making waves for its surreal premise — and stranger backstory. The creators of Luigi The Musical, which centers on controversial figure Luigi Mangione, say it will offer a unique blend of comedy and social critique, distancing itself from any glorification of violence. It will premiere on Friday, June 13, in San Francisco, at the Taylor Street Theater. Tickets for all five of its initial performances are sold out, with new dates expected to be announced, according to the show’s website. Mangione, a 27-year-old Maryland native, …
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Jackson Man Arrested In Toms River Murder Hours After Cops Responded To Home For Stabbing
A Jackson Township man was arrested and charged after two people were stabbed — one fatally — during a violent early morning altercation at a Toms River home, officials said. Steven McNeill, 32, was charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, and Eluding, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer The attack happened on Friday, May 9, around 7:20 a.m., when Toms River Police responded to a 911 call about an altercation on Adams Avenue. The call was made …
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