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Partial head found in Fox River as coroner probes link to fatal boat crash
crime26 days ago

Partial head found in Fox River as coroner probes link to fatal boat crash

A partial head was recovered from the Fox River in McHenry County as authorities investigate a possible link to a fatal boat crash that killed Magdalena Jablonska; the remains have not yet been identified, and the coroner’s office says identification is pending. The crash, which occurred Saturday, led to charges of aggravated DUI and reckless homicide against the driver, Richard Stevenson, as investigators explore connections to the ongoing investigation.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#aggravated-dui#coroner#crime
Ancient Slovakia ditch hides 7,000-year-old headless skeletons, hinting at Neolithic burial rites
archaeology2 months ago

Ancient Slovakia ditch hides 7,000-year-old headless skeletons, hinting at Neolithic burial rites

In a Neolithic LBK settlement at Vráble, Slovakia, archaeologists uncovered a ditch containing dozens of headless skeletons, including a mass burial of at least 77 decapitated bodies and a skull from a child. Analyses suggest the skulls were removed with sharp tools and that beheadings occurred postmortem as part of a ritual rather than a mass killing. The find, dating to about 5250–4950 BCE, hints at head-focused ancestor worship or other social practices within three neighboring LBK neighborhoods; researchers caution that more excavation is needed to understand whether violence played a role.

via Live Science|
#archaeology#decapitation#lbk
Headless Chickens: What the Science Really Says
animals4 months ago

Headless Chickens: What the Science Really Says

Live Science explains that chickens do not stay alive for long after their heads are removed: brain death typically occurs within about 30 seconds of neck injury, with the heart dying a few seconds later, and any movement seen is usually reflexive from residual neural activity rather than conscious life. Movements after decapitation can last up to a minute or so, but are not signs of the bird being alive in any meaningful sense. The famous Miracle Mike case involved partial brain preservation and is not representative; it occurred because only part of the brain and brainstem remained, allowing limited life support-like activity under unusual conditions.

via Live Science|
#animals#brain-death#chickens
Kim Jong-un tightens security amid assassination fears
world7 months ago

Kim Jong-un tightens security amid assassination fears

Kim Jong-un has replaced three top security officials and ordered upgrades to his personal protection after warnings of possible assassination attempts tied to North Korea’s role in Russia’s war in Ukraine and a U.S. operation against Maduro, with analysts noting a heightened risk of a decapitation strike and the deployment of drone-jamming and communications-detection gear; his daughter Ju-ae’s appearances have fueled succession speculation.

via Euronews.com|
#assassination#decapitation#kim-jong-un
Tragic Double Homicide: Pregnant Woman Killed and Partner Decapitated in Graffiti-Related Violence
crime1 year ago

Tragic Double Homicide: Pregnant Woman Killed and Partner Decapitated in Graffiti-Related Violence

A homeless man in Melbourne has been charged with the brutal murders of a pregnant woman and her partner, with the crime scene revealing disturbing details including decapitation and graffiti on the victims' home. The suspect, Ross Judd, was arrested after being found covered in blood at a nearby location, and police are investigating possible links between the graffiti and the murders.

via TooFab|
#australia#crime#decapitation
"Man Purchased Gun Day Before Allegedly Shooting and Beheading Father"
crime2 years ago

"Man Purchased Gun Day Before Allegedly Shooting and Beheading Father"

Justin Mohn, accused of shooting and decapitating his father in their Pennsylvania home, purchased a gun the day before the murder and posted a graphic video of the severed head on YouTube. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn stated that Mohn was "acting with clear mind" during the incident. Mohn faces charges of first-degree murder, abusing a corpse, and possession of instruments of crime. The video showed Mohn wearing rubber gloves found at the crime scene, and he made violent threats against government officials. Mohn was arrested at a Pennsylvania National Guard training center and faces multiple charges, with no history of diagnosed mental health issues.

via NBC 10 Philadelphia|
#crime#decapitation#gun-purchase
"Son Accused of Beheading Father and Ranting Against Government Arrested in Pennsylvania"
crime2 years ago

"Son Accused of Beheading Father and Ranting Against Government Arrested in Pennsylvania"

A Pennsylvania man allegedly decapitated his father and then went to a military training center to mobilize the National Guard against the federal government. He was arrested with a loaded firearm and had posted a video on YouTube calling for violence against federal employees. The victim, a federal employee, was found dismembered in their home. The suspect has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses, and the investigation is ongoing.

via ABC News|
#crime#decapitation#federal-government
"Son Decapitates Father and Posts Video: Gruesome Case Unfolds"
crime2 years ago

"Son Decapitates Father and Posts Video: Gruesome Case Unfolds"

Justin Mohn, a disturbed conspiracy theorist, bought a 9mm handgun legally and used it to shoot his father before decapitating him with a knife and machete. He then posted a video online holding up the head. Mohn was arrested after breaking into a National Guard facility, and the video remained online for hours before being taken down. He expressed various conspiracy theories and threats in the video, and has been charged with murder.

via New York Post |
#conspiracy-theories#crime#decapitation
"Son Arrested for Posting YouTube Video of Father's Decapitated Head in Pennsylvania"
crime2 years ago

"Son Arrested for Posting YouTube Video of Father's Decapitated Head in Pennsylvania"

A Pennsylvania man, Justin Mohn, has been arrested for allegedly decapitating his father and displaying the head in a YouTube video while espousing right-wing conspiracy theories. Mohn is accused of first degree murder, abuse of a corpse, and possessing an instrument of crime with intent. The video, which was over 14 minutes long, was removed by YouTube. The police had prior contacts with Mohn, and the investigation is ongoing.

via NBC News|
#arrest#crime#decapitation
Memphis DJ 'Slick Rick' Found Decapitated in Home
crime2 years ago

Memphis DJ 'Slick Rick' Found Decapitated in Home

Tennessee DJ Rick Buchanan, also known as "Slick Rick," was found decapitated inside his home with his pants pulled down around his ankles. His brother discovered the body and called 911, revealing that Rick had become increasingly reclusive after surviving a shooting in 2014. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for his funeral.

via The Independent|
#crime#decapitation#dj