All articles tagged with #homicide investigation
Venezuelan musician Gustavo 'Gus' Ormo was found dead in the pool of his Weston home on October 16, 2026. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death as a 'suspicious incident' after deputies discovered the body submerged in the water, with reports of a rope nearby. Homicide detectives and crime scene units are active at the scene.
Las Vegas authorities have identified the remains found in a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022 as Edward Lelburian Jackson, a man from Arkansas who was murdered in the early 1980s. The case, which remained unsolved for four years, was solved through genealogical DNA testing. While the victim’s identity is now known, the killer remains unidentified, and police have dismissed public speculation regarding organized crime involvement.
Costa Rican investigators are searching for an unidentified woman suspected of murdering a 74-year-old American man found dead in a condominium in Playas del Coco on September 27. The victim, identified only as 'Fleming,' sustained fatal head injuries from blunt objects. Security footage shows the suspect leaving the residence shortly after the victim entered at 4:50 p.m. Authorities describe the suspect as a fair-skinned, slender woman with black hair, standing approximately 1.60 meters tall, and are requesting public assistance to identify her.
Costa Rican authorities are searching for an unidentified woman suspected of murdering a 74-year-old American man found dead in a condo in Playas del Coco on September 27. The victim, identified only as 'Fleming,' sustained head injuries from blunt objects. Security footage shows the suspect leaving the residence shortly after the victim entered at 4:50 p.m. Police describe the suspect as a fair-skinned, slender woman with black hair, standing approximately 1.60 meters tall, and are requesting public assistance to identify her.
Lansing police are investigating whether five deaths of unhoused men along a 1.5-mile stretch of the River Trail between October 2025 and September 2026 are connected to a single serial killer. Chief Robert Backus confirmed active investigations into all cases, noting that while three are confirmed homicides, the other two remain undetermined. A suspect, Edward Smith, has been charged in connection with the stabbing of Daniel Lusk, but no suspect has been identified for the other four deaths, which involved blunt force trauma to the face.
Ryan Hanafin, 22, was arrested in Vermont after his mother, Andria Hanafin, 49, was found dead of a gunshot wound in their Reading, Massachusetts home. His father discovered her body in the kitchen early Thursday morning. Authorities described Hanafin as a person of interest, not a suspect, and he faces a fugitive from justice charge in Vermont while awaiting extradition to Massachusetts.
San Diego police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old unarmed security guard at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, in the 5400 block of Ocean Boulevard. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and subsequently found the victim on the ground. The guard died shortly after being transported to a hospital. Authorities have not released the victim's name pending family notification, nor have they provided a suspect description or motive. While some bystanders attempted to chase the shooter, it remains unclear if the suspect fled on foot or by vehicle. Police stated there is no ongoing threat to the public and are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
Two toddlers, Emory and Harlow Deacon, died of starvation and dehydration in Ladson, South Carolina, after their mother, Justine May, failed to feed them for two weeks. Authorities had visited the home 13 times since August, including welfare checks and mental health crisis interventions, but found no immediate signs of concern. A 911 call on Sept. 29, prompted by a neighbor noticing May walking alone without her children, led to the discovery of the girls' bodies. May is charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse, while the sheriff's office faces scrutiny over its response.
Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and father of their infant daughter, was found dead at his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 2, 2026. He was 34 years old. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, which Blanchard described as an overdose, though she expressed uncertainty regarding intent. The couple had reunited in 2024 after a previous breakup.
A woman was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department after a baby girl, estimated to be between 4 and 6 months old, was discovered dead in a dumpster in South Los Angeles on Monday night. The infant was found near the Pueblo Del Rio housing complex around 10:30 p.m. and pronounced dead at a hospital. Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide. The detained woman is believed to be the child’s mother, though police have not officially confirmed the identity of the victim or the suspect.
An unidentified woman in her 60s was found dead with stab wounds and head trauma in a Central Park gazebo on Sunday morning. Police are questioning a man, but no arrests have been made as the medical examiner determines the cause of death.
Jackson police confirmed that the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune was a homicide, with her body staged in a tree after she was killed in a drug dispute. A third suspect, Eric Clark, surrendered on Friday, joining two other men already charged with murder. Authorities stated Fortune was dead for two to three days before her body was found on August 3, ruling out suicide and highlighting the severity of the staged scene.
Jackson police confirmed that the death of Tasia Fortune was a homicide, with her body staged in a tree after she was killed in a drug dispute. A third suspect, Eric Clark, surrendered on Friday, joining two other men already charged with murder. Authorities stated Fortune was dead for two to three days before her body was found.
Jackson police arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday for the murder of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanged in August. Police Chief RaShall Brackney confirmed a third suspect is sought and guaranteed further arrests. The case has drawn national attention due to Mississippi’s history of racial violence, though authorities have not released a motive or cause of death.
A teenage boy was found dead on the back deck of a home in the Varina area of Henrico, Virginia, on Saturday evening. Henrico Police responded to a shooting report on Reilly Street around 7:30 p.m. and discovered the victim with obvious signs of trauma. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. Police detained a man for questioning but have not released suspect details. Officials stated there is no ongoing threat to the community, and detectives are in the early stages of the investigation.