Thirty-five-year-old Emanuele De Maria, a convicted murderer granted work release, died by suicide after leaping from Milan’s Duomo cathedral. Prior to his death, he allegedly stabbed a coworker, prompting a police search. De Maria had been serving a 14-year sentence for a 2016 murder and had been employed at a hotel for nearly two years under the work release program. No bystanders were injured in the incident, though a witness described the scene near where he landed.
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In Cincinnati, Ohio, 18-year-old Ryan Hinton was fatally shot by police after allegedly pointing a gun; bodycam footage, though unclear, supports the police account. Less than 24 hours later, Ryan’s father, Rodney Hinton, allegedly struck and killed a different police officer with his car. Rodney Hinton has been charged with aggravated murder. This double tragedy has intensified existing concerns regarding police use of lethal force and its aftermath.
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A Cincinnati sheriff’s deputy was intentionally struck and killed by a car driven by Rodney Hinton Jr., whose son had been fatally shot by police the previous day. Prosecutors are charging Hinton Jr. with aggravated murder, alleging the act was premeditated. The son, Ryan Hinton, was armed and fleeing a stolen vehicle when police shot him; bodycam footage is unclear on whether he pointed the gun at the officer. The deputy’s death occurred near a university commencement ceremony, prompting widespread grief and condemnation.
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A 73-year-old Illinois man, Joseph Czuba, was sentenced to 53 years in prison for the horrific hate crime murder of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi. The October 2023 attack, which took place in the family’s Plainfield home, involved the brutal stabbing of both Wadee and his mother, Hanan Shaheen. Wadee, a Palestinian-American boy, suffered 26 stab wounds. His mother, who was also repeatedly stabbed, managed to call 911 from the bathroom, her desperate pleas for help echoing the unimaginable horror unfolding before her. The attack’s brutality is deeply disturbing, highlighting the immense suffering inflicted upon both the child and his mother.
The trial revealed the chilling motive behind this heinous act.… Continue reading
Erin Patterson’s estranged husband, Simon Patterson, testified that she rarely hosted social gatherings, making the fatal mushroom lunch unusual. He declined the invitation due to discomfort, a decision Erin regretted. The trial centers on whether Patterson intentionally poisoned her guests, including her former in-laws and another couple, resulting in three deaths and one serious illness. The prosecution alleges deception and evidence disposal, while the defense claims unintentional poisoning and subsequent panic.
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Shana Cloud, 50, has been charged with the first-degree murder and concealment of death of her husband, recently retired Green Beret Clinton Bonnell, 50. Bonnell’s dismembered remains were found in February and identified via DNA testing. Authorities allege digital and video evidence links Cloud to the crime scene, while her attorney maintains her innocence. The investigation revealed Bonnell informed his wife of his intent to divorce a day before his disappearance.
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Yolanda Marodi, suspected of murdering her wife, Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, was apprehended in Mexicali, Mexico, after over a month as a fugitive. The arrest followed collaboration between U.S. and Mexican authorities, utilizing information and cooperation to locate Marodi near the border. Security footage depicted a violent altercation where Rebecca Marodi was fatally stabbed; Yolanda Marodi subsequently fled the scene and crossed into Mexico. Yolanda Marodi has been charged with murder and will be returned to the U.S. to face trial.
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Josif Suclea, an employee of ATG Truckload, has been charged with the first-degree murder of the company’s CEO, 46-year-old Dane Koteski. Koteski’s body was discovered following a small fire at the company’s Crestwood location; an autopsy determined his death resulted from neck injuries inflicted by a sharp object. Following an investigation, Suclea was apprehended in Holland, Michigan, and extradited back to Illinois. His bond hearing is set for Sunday at the Cook County Courthouse.
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A jury swiftly convicted 73-year-old Joseph Czuba of murder and hate crimes for the brutal stabbing death of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother. The attack, occurring days after the start of the Gaza war, was allegedly motivated by anti-Muslim bias, with Czuba reportedly telling the family they had to leave because Muslims weren’t welcome. Graphic evidence, including Shaheen’s testimony and the 911 call, overwhelmingly supported the prosecution’s case. Sentencing is scheduled for May 2nd.
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Jordan Dove, 34, died from injuries sustained after triggering a shotgun booby trap at a family member’s vacant home in Saint Matthews, South Carolina. Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the booby-trapped shotgun upon securing the scene, which also revealed barricaded doors. Authorities have identified Alfonzo Brown, currently incarcerated, as a suspect and anticipate filing charges. Sheriff Summers noted the inherent danger to law enforcement posed by such a situation, emphasizing the ongoing threat faced by officers daily.
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