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politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Pulido onstage at school fundraiser with registered sex offender, fueling campaign scrutiny

Democratic candidate Bobby Pulido headlined a 2018 Edinburg, Texas school fundraiser onstage with Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender. Pulido has said he was unaware of Caballero’s status, but Axios reports indicate a decades-long professional relationship and continued performances after Caballero’s release, with Caballero later facing new charges, prompting renewed scrutiny of Pulido’s ties in his race against Rep. Monica De La Cruz.

via Axios|

#bobby-pulido #edinburg-middle-school-event #frankie-caballero

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Brooklyn Woman Arrested for Keeping Dismembered Body in Refrigerator"

A 44-year-old Brooklyn woman, Heather Stines, has been charged with concealment of a human corpse after the decapitated, dismembered body of a registered sex offender, Kawsheen Gelzer, was found in her refrigerator. Gelzer, a known drug dealer, went missing after visiting Stines and her husband, Nicholas McGee, and may have died during a narcotics dispute. Stines was ordered held on bail and also faces charges for outstanding shoplifting arrests. The city’s Medical Examiner’s office has yet to determine how Gelzer died, and the investigation is ongoing.

via New York Daily News|

#brooklyn #concealment-of-a-human-corpse #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Arrested Sex Offender Kills Man, Injures Another near RTS Transit Center

Jamel Robinson, a registered sex offender with a history of convictions, has been arrested and charged with murder and assault following a fatal shooting near the RTS Transit Center in Rochester, New York. Robinson allegedly followed and shot Kevin Rigdon multiple times before shooting another man and fleeing the scene. Rigdon died at the scene, while the second victim remains hospitalized. Robinson was apprehended with a loaded handgun and is prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous convictions. Police credit citizen tips for the arrest.

via 13WHAM-TV|

#crime #murder #new-york

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Philly's Moms for Liberty Chapter Led by Registered Sex Offender

Phillip Fisher Jr., a pastor and Republican ward leader, is the faith-based leader for Philadelphia's Moms for Liberty chapter. However, it has been revealed that Fisher is a registered sex offender due to a 2012 felony conviction for aggravated sexual abuse of a 14-year-old boy. Fisher denies any wrongdoing and claims he was set up by a political action committee associated with fringe conspiracy theorist Lyndon LaRouche. After his criminal history came to light, Fisher resigned as leader of the 42nd Ward. The national Moms for Liberty organization has not commented on Fisher's criminal history.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#criminal-conviction #moms-for-liberty #philadelphia

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Discovery: Visiting Nurse Found Dead in Patient's Basement

A visiting nurse was found dead in the basement of a patient's home in Willimantic, Connecticut, in what police have described as a "deeply troubling case." The nurse was reported missing after she failed to show up for several appointments, and her phone was tracked to the patient's address. The patient, a registered sex offender with a history of violence, was detained after police found signs of tampering with his ankle bracelet. The nurse's body was discovered during a search of the residence. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed in connection with her death.

via ABC News|

#connecticut #crime #police-investigation

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Woman Defends Home, Shoots and Kills Sex Offender Intruder

A woman in Tucson, Arizona, shot and killed a registered sex offender who attempted to break into her home. The woman armed herself with a handgun and fired a warning shot, but the intruder continued to advance towards her. In self-defense, she opened fire, ultimately striking and killing the intruder. The woman was unharmed, and the investigation is ongoing. The deceased intruder was identified as a registered sex offender from Utah.

via Fox News|

#arizona #crime #home-invasion

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Sex Offender Arrested for Multiple Child Victims and Child Pornography

A registered sex offender in Hays County, Texas, has received additional charges after evidence of an additional victim was found. The 24-year-old man, Diego Alejandro Cortez, was arrested earlier this month for harboring a runaway child and child trafficking. The Hays County Sheriff's Office discovered pictures and videos depicting child pornography on Cortez's phone. A 13-year-old victim was identified, and she revealed multiple sexual encounters with Cortez, which was corroborated by his confession and evidence. Cortez is currently in jail facing charges including harboring a runaway, trafficking a child, possession of child pornography, and continuous sex abuse of a child under 14.

via KXAN.com|

#additional-victim #child-pornography #crime

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Arrest Made in Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Rockford Girl

A registered sex offender from Blue Island, Antonio Monroe, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, two counts of kidnapping, and aggravated battery/strangulation after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Rockford. The incident occurred after a call from a woman reporting that a man had taken her 10-year-old sister. Police found the unresponsive child and administered CPR, but she was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Monroe was apprehended by a Rockford police officer with a K9 unit and will be transported to the Winnebago County Jail after being released from a local hospital.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#antonio-monroe #crime #kidnapping

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Girl Rocks Rockford Community

A 10-year-old girl was found dead in Rockford, Illinois, and the police are investigating her death as a murder. A person of interest, identified as Antonio Monroe, a registered sex offender, has been taken into custody for questioning. The victim's 6-year-old sister reported that her older sister had been kidnapped while they were playing outside. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.

via WREX.com|

#crime #investigation #kidnapping

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

"Arrested Sex Offender Charged with Kidnapping and Murder of Rockford Girl"

A 10-year-old girl was found dead in Rockford, Illinois, and the police are investigating her death as a murder. A person of interest, identified as Antonio Monroe, a registered sex offender, has been taken into custody and is currently hospitalized. The victim's 6-year-old sister reported that her older sister had been kidnapped while they were playing outside. The community has been urged to support the family and first responders during this difficult time.

via WREX.com|

#crime #investigation #kidnapping

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Sex Offender Arrested for Trafficking 10-Year-Old Girl via Snapchat

A registered sex offender, Diego Alejandro Cortez, was arrested in Hays County, Texas, for child sex trafficking. Cortez allegedly enticed a 10-year-old victim to leave her home and engaged in sexual conduct with her and other children in and around San Antonio. He used Snapchat to connect with potential victims, portraying himself as a young teen to gain their trust. The Hays County Sheriff's Office urged parents to monitor their children's social media and discuss internet safety with them.

via KXAN.com|

#child-sex-trafficking #crime #hays-county-sheriffs-office

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Nicki Minaj's Neighbors Push for Move Due to Husband's Sex Offender Status.

Over 800 people have signed a petition urging Nicki Minaj and her husband, Kenneth Petty, to move out of their Hidden Hills neighborhood due to Petty's status as a registered sex offender. The petition claims that Petty living in the neighborhood would lower home values and put children and women at risk. Petty spent over four years in prison for attempted rape and seven years for first-degree manslaughter. He is currently on house arrest for failing to register as a sex offender when the couple moved to California.

via The Cut|

#entertainment #hidden-hills #kenneth-petty

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Oklahoma Massacre Leaves Seven Dead, Including Possible Rape Victims

Authorities are investigating whether some victims of the mass killing in Henryetta, Oklahoma, were sexually assaulted by the registered sex offender who killed his wife, her three children, and two friends before killing himself. The victims' bodies were found on Monday. The chief medical examiner confirmed that his office is examining each decedent for physical signs of sexual assault and obtaining standard evidence samples. The family of one victim fears that the offender may have recorded the rape and is demanding that law enforcement seize all electronic devices within the house.

via Oklahoman.com|

#crime #henryetta #mass-killing