All articles tagged with #homicide
Rhode Island authorities arrested 61-year-old William Morton on Tuesday for the 1985 murder of 22-year-old Hillary Hellewell. Investigators identified Morton after collecting DNA from a water bottle he discarded at a rock concert in August. The case, which had been unsolved for 41 years, was reopened in 2023 using advanced forensic testing. Morton has been charged with first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for suspects in the murder of 22-year-old Eddrick Malik Bethune, who was abducted from an apartment in North Miami and later found dead in Redlands. Video footage captured the abduction, gunshots, and suspects fleeing the scene, while a related vehicle arson was discovered in southern Miami-Dade.
A 23-year-old woman and her infant daughter died or were critically injured after falling from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx on Tuesday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide and are seeking the victim’s ex-boyfriend, while witnesses reported hearing a disturbance and screaming before the fall.
Roy Anthony Lopez, 37, was arrested in Morgan Hill after driving his deceased wife to Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and confessing to her murder. Police found three children, aged 3, 6, and 14, at the family home, which were placed into protective custody. Lopez was booked into Santa Clara County Jail on a murder charge.
Bryan Walker and Michelle Min, co-founders of the luxury apparel brand Bryn Walker, were found shot dead outside their Oakland home on October 2. While police have not confirmed the motive, family members allege Walker killed Min before taking his own life following significant financial losses and mental health struggles.
Shavon Gayden, 48, has been charged with first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez-Chacon in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Saturday. The attack occurred on a sidewalk in the 8600 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue. Gayden was detained by bystanders and remains hospitalized with a head injury. A GoFundMe for funeral costs has raised over $5,000.
A 17-year-old high school football star and 4-star recruit committed to West Virginia University was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Muncie, Indiana, early Monday morning. Police have not identified a suspect or motive, while the victim’s school and college program issued statements mourning his loss.
Michelle Min and Bryan Walker, co-founders of the luxury fashion label Bryn Walker, were found shot dead outside their Oakland Hills home on October 2, 2026. Oakland police are investigating the incident as a potential murder-suicide, with a firearm recovered at the scene. Family members allege that Bryan Walker suffered from mental health issues and had lost over $100 million in risky financial decisions, leading to deep debt and depression. The couple had been married for over 30 years and built the brand from a small Berkeley store into a nationwide wholesale operation. A community memorial was established near the shooting site, and police have stated there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
A 48-year-old Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder after fatally stabbing a 7-year-old girl in the East Chatham neighborhood. The victim, Eddimar Hernández Chacón, was attacked on a sidewalk late Saturday morning by a stranger who had been following her. Bystanders detained the suspect, who was later hospitalized for injuries sustained during the scuffle before being taken into custody. While the suspect's identity has been confirmed, authorities have not yet disclosed a motive for the attack.
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a sidewalk in Chicago’s East Chatham neighborhood on Saturday morning. A woman who did not know the victim attacked her, and bystanders detained the suspect until police arrived. The suspect has been charged, and authorities are investigating the motive.
Two men died and one woman was injured in a shooting in downtown Tacoma early Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near 800 Pacific Avenue, and are seeking witnesses and video footage. No suspects have been arrested.
Bruce Rodriguez, a 42-year-old Culver City bus driver, was fatally shot on Thursday evening near Centinela and Mitchell avenues after a confrontation with an intoxicated passenger. The suspect, 55-year-old Jose Zayas, was arrested on Friday and charged with murder. Rodriguez leaves behind his wife and two young sons; a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $96,000 to support the family.
Colleen Nichole Lemmon, 42, has been charged with two counts of capital murder in Ellis County, Texas, following the fatal shootings of her two sons. Authorities responded to a 911 call in Waxahachie on October 1, 2026, and found Lemmon with non-life-threatening injuries and a handgun nearby. Her 21-year-old son, Christopher Scott Pitre, died at the scene, while his 15-year-old brother, Brian Pitre, died at a hospital. Lemmon reportedly admitted to officers that she shot both children.
Bryan Walker, CEO of the Berkeley-based fashion brand Bryn Walker, and his wife Michelle Min, the company's lead designer, were found dead from gunshot wounds outside their home in the Oakland Hills on October 2, 2026. Oakland Police are leading the investigation, noting that while a firearm was recovered at the scene, they are not seeking suspects. A relative reported that Bryan had struggled with mental health issues, but authorities have not confirmed if the incident was a murder-suicide.
Michelle and Bryan Walker, the founder and CEO of the Bay Area clothing brand Bryn Walker, were found dead from gunshot wounds outside their Oakland home on Panoramic Way on October 2, 2026. Oakland police confirmed the couple died despite medical efforts and stated that no suspects are being sought. While a relative cited mental health struggles, authorities have not confirmed if the incident was a murder-suicide.