Brutal Murders Of Wife, Mother-In-Law, 3 Children Keep York County Man On Death Row: AG Brutal Murders Of Wife, Mother-In-Law, 3 Children Keep York County Man On Death Row: AG
Brutal Murders Of Wife, Mother-In-Law, 3 Children Keep York County Man On Death Row: AG A York County man who slaughtered his wife, mother-in-law, and three young children inside their West Princess Street apartment more than three decades ago will remain on death row after losing another federal appeal, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Paul Gamboa-Taylor, now 65, killed his family with a hammer and knife at 667 West Princess Street in 1991. The victims were identified as his wife, Valerie L. Gamboa-Taylor, 23; her mother, Donna M. Barshinger, 42; her children, Paul E., 4, and Jasmine E., 2; and her brother, Lance T. Barshinger, 2. Gamb…
Virginia Infant’s Death Ruled Homicide; Mom, Boyfriend Behind Bars: Sheriff Virginia Infant’s Death Ruled Homicide; Mom, Boyfriend Behind Bars: Sheriff
Virginia Infant’s Death Ruled Homicide; Mom, Boyfriend Behind Bars: Sheriff A Virginia mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after investigators say her 3-month-old baby boy died and his death was ruled a homicide. Angela Holloman, 22, the infant’s mother, and Andrew Phillips, 29, her boyfriend, were both indicted in connection with the death of Asher Holloman last fall. Specifically, both were charged with homicide, abuse/neglect of a child resulting in serious injury, and child endangerment/cruelty. Deputies and Spotsylvania Fire and Rescue rushed to a home in the 12600 block of Orange Plank Road on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, for reports of an infant in respira…
Girlfriend's Son Shoots BF Dead During Argument: Philly Police Girlfriend's Son Shoots BF Dead During Argument: Philly Police
Girlfriend's Son Shoots BF Dead During Argument: Philly Police A 42-year-old man was fatally shot during a domestic altercation with his girlfriend when her son got involved in North Philadelphia, police announced. Officers responded to the 1500 block of North Gratz Street just before 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, for a reported shooting, according to police. When they arrived, officers found Direll Skipworth with gunshot wounds to his chest, back, and leg. He was rushed by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:54 p.m., authorities said. A preliminary investigation revealed the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute…
Homeless Teen Gunned Down By Random Shooters While Walking Montgomery County Path: Police Homeless Teen Gunned Down By Random Shooters While Walking Montgomery County Path: Police
Homeless Teen Gunned Down By Random Shooters While Walking Montgomery County Path: Police A 17-year-old was the latest victim of gun violence in Maryland after being shot and killed in a random attack while walking with friends, police say. Jaril Verde Murillo, 17, who has no fixed address, was killed late Tuesday, Aug. 19, while walking along a path near the Foxhall Apartments in the 700 block of University Boulevard East, according to Montgomery County Police. Officers were called to the area at approximately 11:28 p.m. for reports of shots fired, followed by a call for a person down in the roadway. When officers arrived, they found Verde Murillo suffering from at least one g…
Toddler Found Beaten, Malnourished In Columbia Home; Mother Arrested: Police Toddler Found Beaten, Malnourished In Columbia Home; Mother Arrested: Police
Toddler Found Beaten, Malnourished In Columbia Home; Mother Arrested: Police A mother was arrested in Pennsylvania after being found responsible for neglecting her 3-year-old child, leading to the child’s death in Maryland last year. Shalyne Brown, 27, is behind bars following an investigation into the death of her toddler in November last year, according to the Howard County Police Department. On Nov. 1, 2024, investigators from the agency were called to a Columbia home, following a report of a dead child. Upon arrival, officers found the 3-year-old with multiple bruises and scars on its body. According to a subsequent autopsy that was completed in March, the deat…
Gunman Dies By Suicide After Shooting Woman In Linden, Cops Say Gunman Dies By Suicide After Shooting Woman In Linden, Cops Say
Gunman Dies By Suicide After Shooting Woman In Linden, Cops Say A woman is in critical condition and the suspect is dead following a shooting in Linden on Monday, Aug. 18, authorities said. At 10:15 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Carnegie Street and located a woman with a gunshot wound, Linden police said.  The suspect fled from the scene and barricaded himself inside of a nearby home, police said. Officers made entry to the house and located the suspect, deceased, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, police said. The area remains an active crime …
Ephrata Woman ID'd As Cold Case Texas Murder Victim After 40 Years Ephrata Woman ID'd As Cold Case Texas Murder Victim After 40 Years
Ephrata Woman ID'd As Cold Case Texas Murder Victim After 40 Years A Pennsylvania woman has been identified as the victim of a decades-old Texas homicide, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 18. Roberta “Berta” Mumma, a former Lancaster County resident and graduate of Ephrata High School, was identified as the victim of a 1984 homicide in Jack County, Texas, according to the Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers. Her skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area near Wizard Wells more than 40 years ago. Despite extensive efforts, her identity remained unknown until 2024 when investigators used advanced forensic testing and DNA analysis to co…
Man Killed 81-Year-Old Mother In Derwood, Roommate Helped Hide Body: Police Man Killed 81-Year-Old Mother In Derwood, Roommate Helped Hide Body: Police
Man Killed 81-Year-Old Mother In Derwood, Roommate Helped Hide Body: Police A Maryland man is accused of murdering his mother — and police say his roommate helped hide the body. Montgomery County Police said they were called just after 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, to the 18600 block of Muncaster Road in Derwood for a missing person report. Inside the home, officers met Daniel Paul Shay, 60, who claimed he hadn’t seen his 81-year-old mother, Victoria Ellen Shay, in days. But detectives quickly found signs that something violent had happened inside the house. Investigators said they later discovered Victoria Shay’s body dumped near Route 124 and Brink Road. Polic…
Mom Shot Dead Inside Virginia Apartment, Son Charged With Murder: Arlington Police Mom Shot Dead Inside Virginia Apartment, Son Charged With Murder: Arlington Police
Mom Shot Dead Inside Virginia Apartment, Son Charged With Murder: Arlington Police A mother is dead and her son is in custody after a deadly shooting inside a Virginia apartment, police said. The Arlington County Police Department said officers responded shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, to the 3400 block of Fairfax Drive in the Ballston-Virginia Square neighborhood for reports of a shooting. Inside, officers found 57-year-old Winchester resident Travis Renee Baldwin suffering from a gunshot wound. She was treated and rushed to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries. According to investigators, Logan Chrisinger, 27, shot and killed his mother…
New Haven Teen Killed, Hamden Man Hurt After Late Night Gunfire Erupts Near Popular Bars: Cops New Haven Teen Killed, Hamden Man Hurt After Late Night Gunfire Erupts Near Popular Bars: Cops
New Haven Teen Killed, Hamden Man Hurt After Late Night Gunfire Erupts Near Popular Bars: Cops A Connecticut teenager was shot and killed after gunfire erupted on busy College Street in downtown New Haven, police said. Another man was also injured. Dillon Cornelius, 18, of West Haven, was found lying unresponsive on a stretch of pavement between Crown and Chapel streets shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, New Haven police said. The Shubert Theatre and College Street Music Hall are nearby.  New Haven officers on bar patrol heard multiple gunshots and rushed to the scene. They began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. Cornelius was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital…
Man Caught Smoking Cig At Oxon Hill Murder Scene Arrested Weeks Later: Police Man Caught Smoking Cig At Oxon Hill Murder Scene Arrested Weeks Later: Police
Man Caught Smoking Cig At Oxon Hill Murder Scene Arrested Weeks Later: Police Weeks after he was caught on camera lighting up a cigarette while walking away from a Maryland murder scene, a wanted man has been apprehended, authorities announced. Last month, the Prince George's County Police Department issued a call for help to the community after 31-year-old DC resident Deon Damien Thomas was fatally shot by an unknown man sporting a jumpsuit.  At approximately 8:20 p.m. on July 12, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 511 block of Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill, where they found Thomas suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronoun…
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why
New Travel Advisory Issued By State Department For Mexico: Here's Why The US State Department has issued updated travel guidance for one of America’s closest neighbors, citing a mix of safety risks for visitors. The advisory that went live on Tuesday, Aug. 12 applies to Mexico, where officials say travelers should “exercise increased caution” because of threats that include terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.  It is classified as Level 2 on the agency’s four-tier alert system, which ranges from Level 1 (“exercise normal precautions”) to Level 4 (“do not travel”). According to the advisory, violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking,…