Ruth Miller, a 40-year-old Amish woman, has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of her four-year-old son, who she allegedly threw into Atwood Lake, believing she was acting on God’s direction. According to authorities, Miller stated she was testing her faith when she took her son to the lake. Her husband also died in the water, and the couple’s older children were also made to do water-based trials of faith. The woman is currently receiving treatment at a secure mental health facility.
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In a bizarre incident, Sean Odonnell, 37, has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of Aaron Prout, 34. The two men were allegedly taking turns shooting at each other while wearing a Kevlar helmet inside a Houston-area residence. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the initial report was a possible suicide, but investigation revealed the unlikely scenario. Odonnell was arrested after the shooting on August 17 and subsequently charged with murder.
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Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old man, is facing four counts of murder for the shooting deaths of a bartender and three patrons at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. After the shooting on August 1st, Brown evaded capture for a week, hiding in nearby forests while hundreds of law enforcement officers searched for him. He was eventually apprehended on August 8th, and authorities are investigating whether he received any assistance while on the run. Brown is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on September 3rd, and faces a potential death sentence if convicted.
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Vance Boelter, accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including murder, firearms offenses, and stalking. The 58-year-old faces a potential death penalty if convicted. A revised schedule for the complex case, which involves extensive evidence, was set by the judge, though a trial date has not yet been determined. Boelter is also facing state charges for the attack, which authorities initially described as a politically motivated assassination, and the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
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Tavasha Robinson went missing in May while traveling to her daughter’s high school graduation. Her sister reported that she was last seen in Dallas. Authorities have been searching for Robinson for over two months, as she never arrived at the graduation ceremony.
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The search for the individual responsible for the murder of Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil’s Den State Park continues as authorities investigate. The couple was attacked on a hiking trail Saturday afternoon while with their two daughters, who were unharmed. The suspect is described as a white male wearing specific clothing and driving a black sedan with covered license plates, and investigators are asking for any information or photos from park visitors. The family is asking for privacy as they grieve, emphasizing the couple’s bravery in protecting their children.
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Adam Coy, a former Columbus police officer, received a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life for the murder of Andre Hill, a Black man fatally shot in December 2020. Coy, who claimed he feared for his life, was found guilty of murder after asserting he believed Hill was holding a gun. Despite Coy’s appeal plans, prosecutors argued Hill posed no threat, and victim impact statements highlighted Hill’s gentle nature. Body camera footage revealed Hill holding a cellphone, with medical aid delayed at the scene, which led to a $10 million settlement with Hill’s family.
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In Ridgeway, Virginia, a 30-year-old man, Joshua Corbett Coleman, has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Coleman allegedly shot and killed his wife after accusing her of infidelity, then killed another man, 68-year-old William Leroy Morey, because he “knew he was going to jail.” Police found Coleman with his two children, who were unharmed, and recovered a handgun and an AR-15 rifle. The investigation is ongoing, and Coleman is being held without bond in the Henry County Adult Detention Center.
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UC Berkeley professor dies in horrific shooting while abroad, instantly painting a grim picture. The news reports detail the tragic death of Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a 43-year-old associate professor of marketing at UC Berkeley, who was shot multiple times at close range in a suburb of Athens, Greece. The circumstances, specifically the precision of the attack—executed by a masked assailant—suggest a deliberate act, not a random act of violence. This isn’t something you typically hear about happening to tourists in Greece, a place generally known for its relatively low rates of gun violence.
The fact that Jeziorski was visiting Greece to see his children, and was reportedly there for a custody hearing, immediately raises questions and potential connections.… Continue reading
James Craig, a Colorado dentist, is facing trial next week, accused of murdering his wife, Angela Craig, by poisoning her protein shakes. The prosecution alleges that Craig poisoned his wife with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, attempting to make her death appear as a suicide. Court documents reveal that Craig had also attempted to solicit others to tamper with evidence and commit perjury. James Craig has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including first-degree murder.
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