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Tragic sword attack at a Swedish school leaves 17-year-old dead
world2 days ago

Tragic sword attack at a Swedish school leaves 17-year-old dead

A 17-year-old girl died after a sword-wielding man attacked students at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden. The suspect, an 18-year-old former student, was arrested after a police standoff and charged with murder. Three other students were injured, two with injuries requiring emergency surgery. Investigators are examining motives and potential social-media links; Sweden’s prime minister visited the scene as authorities continue the investigation.

Lexington park shooting: teen charged after deadly mass crime
crime8 days ago

Lexington park shooting: teen charged after deadly mass crime

An 18-year-old, Jametrius Griffin, was charged with murder and multiple assault counts after a mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, that killed 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson and wounded four others during the East End Day celebration; Griffin also faces a tampering with evidence charge. The incident was part of nine mass shootings nationwide over the weekend, contributing to a 2026 total of 305 mass shootings and thousands of gun-violence deaths tracked by the Gun Violence Archive, fueling ongoing calls for federal gun-control action.

Surviving partner charged with murder in Chino Hills kidnapping-killing case
crime21 days ago

Surviving partner charged with murder in Chino Hills kidnapping-killing case

A murder charge was filed against Jianquan Bo, the surviving passenger in the Chino Hills kidnapping-killing case, for allegedly participating in a plan to abduct and kill Shukur Aikebaer alongside his brother Zhengfeng Bo. Prosecutors say Jianquan Bo knew what the plan was and aided the crime, with a special-circumstance kidnapping allegation that could enable a death-penalty option. The victim—identified as a husband and father of three—had business ties with the suspects, who were involved in related lawsuits. Jianquan Bo remains in custody without bail and is due for arraignment as the case advances.

Ex-X Factor finalist denies murder in Soho car attack
crime22 days ago

Ex-X Factor finalist denies murder in Soho car attack

Gabrielle Carrington, a former X Factor finalist, appeared by video link from Bronzefield prison at the Old Bailey to deny murdering social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska after a car incident on Argyll Street in Soho; the charge was altered from attempted murder to murder following Zakrzewska’s death six days later, and Carrington also denied a second count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to a security guard. A trial is scheduled to begin on 5 January. Zakrzewska, known as Klaudia Glam, had hundreds of thousands of followers; the case also involves another injured man, with family members present in court during the hearing.

911 calls reveal details in Buckhead death of NFL player's mother; brother charged with murder
local1 month ago

911 calls reveal details in Buckhead death of NFL player's mother; brother charged with murder

Newly released 911 calls describe the hours leading to 71-year-old Nateal Campbell's death in a Buckhead townhome, where her son Ciarre Campbell allegedly stabbed her and barricaded himself inside; he has been charged with murder as investigators note prior police responses to the home, and the family asks for privacy while seeking support.

Ex-deputy Meade convicted of reckless homicide in Casey Goodson Jr. case
crime3 months ago

Ex-deputy Meade convicted of reckless homicide in Casey Goodson Jr. case

Former Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade was found guilty of reckless homicide in the 2020 shooting death of Casey Goodson Jr.; the jury could not reach a verdict on the more serious murder charge, and the judge declared a mistrial on that count, with sentencing scheduled for July 16. The retrial considered whether Goodson waved a gun or posed a threat; Goodson’s family expressed relief and a sense of justice, while prosecutors and civil rights figures noted progress toward accountability.

Soho nightclub crash: influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska dies as murder charge is filed
uk-news4 months ago

Soho nightclub crash: influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska dies as murder charge is filed

A social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, known as Klaudiaglam, died six days after being struck by a Mercedes outside the Inca nightclub in Soho, London. A 58-year-old man was left with life-changing injuries, and Gabrielle Carrington (Miss Dynamix) was charged with murder after Zakrzewska’s death; she had earlier faced charges of dangerous driving and being over the drink-drive limit. Carrington, 29, appeared in court and was remanded to the Old Bailey. The case has drawn online interest, with authorities asking people not to circulate graphic footage. Nearly £18,000 had been crowdfunded for Zakrzewska’s treatment and her family’s legal fees.

Soho crash: influencer dies; murder charge upgraded
uk-news4 months ago

Soho crash: influencer dies; murder charge upgraded

A social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska died six days after being hit by a car outside a Soho nightclub in London; Gabrielle Carrington, initially charged with attempted murder, now faces murder after Zakrzewska’s death, with another person also injured and a 58-year-old man seriously hurt. Carrington appeared in court and is due at the Old Bailey on 19 May as the investigation continues.

D4vd faces murder charge as prosecutors reveal massive cache of alleged child abuse images on iCloud
crime4 months ago

D4vd faces murder charge as prosecutors reveal massive cache of alleged child abuse images on iCloud

Los Angeles prosecutors disclosed that singer D4vd (David Burke) has an eight-terabyte iCloud account containing a ‘significant amount’ of child sexual abuse images, disclosed as he is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse and mutilation in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Investigators are also compiling 20–30 terabytes of raw data from multiple devices for the defense, while Celeste’s death is ruled a homicide. Burke’s lawyers deny involvement and request more discovery; access to the sensitive images is restricted to a clean computer, and court cameras were denied for upcoming hearings with further proceedings scheduled.

Autopsy confirms homicide in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case as D4vd faces murder charge
law-and-crime4 months ago

Autopsy confirms homicide in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case as D4vd faces murder charge

An autopsy ruled 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death a homicide from multiple penetrating injuries, with her dismembered remains found in the trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla. Prosecutors charged 21-year-old David Anthony Burke (D4vd) with murder, unlawful mutilation of human remains and continuous sexual abuse of a minor; the report notes two torso wounds and postmortem changes, with drug positives. If convicted, Burke faces the death penalty or life in prison without parole.

Family of teen found in Tesla trunk seeks justice as D4vd faces murder charge
us-news4 months ago

Family of teen found in Tesla trunk seeks justice as D4vd faces murder charge

The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in the trunk of singer D4vd’s Tesla, issued a statement via their attorney saying they want justice as 21-year-old David Anthony Burke was charged with her murder; prosecutors allege he killed Celeste to protect his career, and that she had a sexual relationship with him, with the sexual abuse alleged to have occurred between Sept. 2023 and Sept. 2024. Celeste was a Riverside runaway, and her death’s cause has not been released; Burke has pleaded not guilty.