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DNA breakthrough identifies former Chicago homicide detective as 1960 child killer
us-crime7 days ago

DNA breakthrough identifies former Chicago homicide detective as 1960 child killer

Chicago police have solved the 1960 murder of eight-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz, identifying former homicide detective Thomas F. McInerney as the killer. The breakthrough, announced on October 12, 2026, relied on DNA evidence from a genetic ancestry website and preserved fingerprints. McInerney, who died in 2006, had served with the Chicago Police Department from 1959 to 1987. The case remained unsolved for 65 years despite extensive initial investigations, including over 1,300 interviews and polygraph tests.

via The Guardian|
#chicago-police-department#cold-case#forensic-dna
Weekend Violence: Vienna Block Party and Baltimore Park Shootings Leave Three Dead
us-crime15 days ago

Weekend Violence: Vienna Block Party and Baltimore Park Shootings Leave Three Dead

Two mass shootings occurred in the US over the weekend, resulting in three deaths. In Vienna, Georgia, a homecoming block party saw two men killed and 35 others injured. In Baltimore, a dispute over a parking spot led to a shooting at a youth football event, killing a 12-year-old girl and injuring three adults. Authorities are investigating both incidents, with no suspects identified in the Georgia case and two suspects sought in Baltimore.

via The Guardian|
#baltimore#gun-violence#homecoming
Ole Miss deaths: Toxicology pending as debate shifts to synthetic 'Smax' pills
us-crime19 days ago

Ole Miss deaths: Toxicology pending as debate shifts to synthetic 'Smax' pills

Toxicology reports for two University of Mississippi students who died on Sept. 21 are pending, with families to be notified first. While 'Smax' Pseudo-DHM tablets were found at both scenes, officials have not yet confirmed the cause of death. The American Kratom Association argues these are synthetic Schedule I substances, not natural kratom, while law enforcement continues to investigate local vape shops.

via foxnews.com|
#drug-investigation#kratom#mississippi
NYT Games Engineer Shot Dead by In-Laws in Bay Area Park
us-crime20 days ago

NYT Games Engineer Shot Dead by In-Laws in Bay Area Park

Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old engineering director for The New York Times, was fatally shot Saturday afternoon in a parking lot at Dublin Sports Grounds in California. Police arrested his 76-year-old parents-in-law, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, on suspicion of murder. The shooting occurred amid a bitter custody dispute and domestic violence filings between McKinsey and his wife, Candice Jang, who had recently sought a protection order against him.

via The New York Times|
#california#child-custody#domestic-violence
Idaho identifies 1982 suicide victim as chemist Betkouski, but Chicago remains skeptical of Tylenol murder link
us-crime24 days ago

Idaho identifies 1982 suicide victim as chemist Betkouski, but Chicago remains skeptical of Tylenol murder link

Ada County Sheriff's Office identified the 1982 'Unknown Wanderer' as Dr. Mathew Francis Betkouski, a chemist who died by cyanide suicide in Boise. While investigators suggest a possible link to the unsolved 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, they have not named him a suspect due to lack of physical evidence. Chicago authorities remain skeptical, citing no DNA match and unsubstantiated claims.

via The Guardian|
#ada-county-sheriffs-office#chicago-tribune#cold-case
Massachusetts charges 'looksmaxxing' influencer Braden Peters with rape and drugging
us-crime27 days ago

Massachusetts charges 'looksmaxxing' influencer Braden Peters with rape and drugging

Braden Peters, the 20-year-old influencer known as Clavicular, faces felony charges in Massachusetts for rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing liquor to a minor. The alleged offenses occurred on May 23, 2025, in Cape Cod. An arraignment is scheduled for October 14. The criminal case appears linked to a separate civil lawsuit filed in Florida by a teenage woman who accused Peters of similar conduct. Peters has denied the allegations, and his representative claims he has not yet been physically served with the charges.

via The Guardian|
#braden-peters#clavicular#looksmaxxing
Clancy Defense Seeks Juror Probe and Case Dismissal After Mistrial
us-crime28 days ago

Clancy Defense Seeks Juror Probe and Case Dismissal After Mistrial

Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy have filed motions to investigate the conduct of the lone holdout juror and to dismiss the murder charges entirely. The filings argue that the judge should have replaced the juror or dismissed the case rather than declaring a mistrial on September 4, 2026. Clancy remains in a psychiatric hospital while prosecutors decide whether to retry her for the 2023 deaths of her three children.

via The Guardian|
#double-jeopardy#lindsay-clancy#massachusetts
FBI Identifies 35 New Victims in Fake 49ers Fraud Scheme, Total Exceeds 60
us-crime1 month ago

FBI Identifies 35 New Victims in Fake 49ers Fraud Scheme, Total Exceeds 60

The FBI announced that 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Daejon Love, bringing the total number of identified victims in the fake San Francisco 49ers player scam to over 60. Love and his alleged accomplice, 18-year-old Taylor Chan, are accused of stealing more than $1.3 million from women across four states by using AI-assisted fake identities and fabricated investment accounts. While Love is described as nomadic with no known employment, the scheme involved staged video calls and falsified bank statements to gain trust. FBI officials have urged other potential victims to come forward, emphasizing that the fraud exploited trusting individuals who believed they were building financial futures with a romantic partner. The case has drawn public attention, with some mocking the victims, which FBI agents have condemned as harmful victim-blaming.

via The Guardian|
#daejon-love#fbi#san-francisco-49ers
Victim's family demands capital punishment for D4vd as trial looms
us-crime1 month ago

Victim's family demands capital punishment for D4vd as trial looms

The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez has formally requested the death penalty for singer David Burke, known as D4vd, following his order to stand trial for her murder. The statement, released on what would have been the victim's 16th birthday, describes Burke as devoid of conscience. Prosecutors allege Burke stabbed and dismembered Hernandez to prevent her from exposing their illegal sexual relationship, which began when she was 13. Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. His defense team recently withdrew, and he is now represented by a public defender, a move the victim's family has criticized as inappropriate for a wealthy individual. A status conference is scheduled for October 19, with a trial expected within 90 days.

via theguardian.com|
#celeste-rivas-hernandez#d4vd#david-burke
Former Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Released After 90-Day Jail Term for Statutory Rape
us-crime1 month ago

Former Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Released After 90-Day Jail Term for Statutory Rape

Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, has completed her 90-day jail sentence for the statutory rape of a 16-year-old boy and was released on Monday. The sentence, which drew significant public and prosecutorial criticism for its brevity compared to the 17-year maximum, was upheld by Judge Kent Savoie after he denied a motion to reconsider. Roberts must now register as a sex offender, pay fines, and undergo therapy, with suspended prison terms hanging over her if she violates release conditions.

via The Guardian|
#deridder#louisiana#misty-roberts
Tupac Murder Conviction Sparks Appeal Threats and Family Relief
us-crime1 month ago

Tupac Murder Conviction Sparks Appeal Threats and Family Relief

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The verdict, reached after less than three hours of deliberation, relies heavily on Davis's own admissions, including his 2019 memoir. While the Shakur family expressed relief, Davis's attorney plans to appeal, arguing the evidence was prejudicial. Davis faces a life sentence at his October 13 hearing.

via The Guardian|
#duane-davis#gang-violence#las-vegas
PA Officer Charged with Manslaughter After Shooting Student at Wrong Door
us-crime1 month ago

PA Officer Charged with Manslaughter After Shooting Student at Wrong Door

A Pennsylvania police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old college baseball player who mistakenly knocked on the wrong door. Prosecutors state that body camera footage shows the unarmed victim had his hands raised and was complying with orders when he was shot twice. The officer faces up to 20 years in prison for the August 23 incident.

via The New York Times|
#body-camera-evidence#criminal-justice#pennsylvania
Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring: 14 Charged in 2023-2024 Trafficking Operation
us-crime2 months ago

Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring: 14 Charged in 2023-2024 Trafficking Operation

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 14 individuals, including 13 current or former Penn State University students, for running a cocaine trafficking ring between 2023 and 2024. The operation allegedly centered on two off-campus fraternities, Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi, where drugs were cut, packaged, and distributed primarily to students. Two main suppliers reportedly traveled to New York and Philadelphia to procure large quantities of cocaine. Authorities described the network as a highly profitable, upper-level trafficking organization, with some pledges allegedly using drug packaging as a form of fraternity indoctrination. Four defendants face felony charges, including corrupt organizations and conspiracy, while eight others face misdemeanor counts. One defendant, a student’s father, is accused of tampering with evidence. Penn State placed Delta Upsilon on interim probation, and the university condemned the alleged criminal conduct and hazing.

via The Guardian|
#cocaine-trafficking#dave-sunday#delta-upsilon