After nearly seven years of treatment at a psychiatric hospital, Morgan Geyser, convicted of attempting to murder her classmate in a Slender Man-inspired attack, will be released. A judge granted her release following testimony from three psychologists who confirmed her significant progress and reduced risk. While acknowledging the severity of the crime, the court determined Geyser has maximized her treatment and poses no further threat to public safety. Her release will be overseen by the state, with Geyser placed in a group home and subject to continued supervision.
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A woman was fatally burned on a New York City subway train after a man ignited her clothing with a lighter. The suspect, a Guatemalan immigrant, was apprehended hours later following the release of body camera footage that led to his identification by several New Yorkers. The quick arrest was aided by surveillance video and the cooperation of citizens. Charges are pending, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Daniel Penny, a former Marine, was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a mentally ill homeless man, after a jury deadlocked on the manslaughter charge. The verdict followed a trial where the prosecution argued Penny’s chokehold, lasting nearly six minutes, was reckless and unjustified, while the defense claimed Penny acted to protect fellow passengers and that Neely’s death resulted from a combination of factors. The case sparked intense debate, dividing public opinion along political and racial lines, and highlighted concerns about subway safety, homelessness, and mental health issues. The acquittal prompted protests and expressions of outrage from Neely’s family and supporters.
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As a mother myself, the thought of a parent harming their own children is unimaginable and utterly heartbreaking. The recent news of a Colorado mom drugging, fatally shooting, and stabbing two of her children before fleeing to the U.K. is a chilling reminder of the depths of depravity that some individuals can sink to. It’s unfathomable to comprehend the level of callousness and cruelty it would take to commit such heinous acts against innocent and defenseless children.
Reading about the details of the case, where the mother claimed that God told her to commit these atrocities, is both disturbing and perplexing.… Continue reading
God works in mysterious ways, or so they say. But shooting cars on I-10 during an eclipse in Florida? That seems a bit extreme, even for divine intervention. The news of Taylon Nichelle Celestine, a 22-year-old woman from Georgia claiming that “God” directed her to commit such a dangerous act, raises eyebrows and questions about the fine line between religious fervor and mental illness.
It’s not the first time we’ve heard such claims. Individuals attributing their actions to a higher power is not uncommon. However, it does make you wonder why “God” never seems to ask them to do something more benevolent.… Continue reading
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