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Judge says Ohio dad's confession to killing 3 young sons cannot be used in court

The statement from an Ohio man, who confessed to police that he killed his family, can no longer be used in court following a judge’s ruling that his constitutional rights were violated. Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Richard Ferenc wrote in a ruling that authorities failed to appropriately notify Chad Doerman, 33, of his Miranda rights, including his right against …

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Former FBI agent accused of 'revenge porn' with hidden cameras could have upwards of 80 victims: report

Prosecutors believe a former FBI agent facing Peeping Tom allegations could have recorded upwards of 80 women in sex acts without their knowledge, according to a local news report. Mark Allan Wells of Tulsa, Oklahoma, 45, was removed from duty at the Tulsa Federal Bureau of Investigation office last May after three women, including Wells’ ex-wife, came forward accusing him …

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Idaho inmate, accomplice captured nearly 130 miles from hospital where ambush and escape occurred

Idaho police arrested a prison gang member and an accomplice who helped him escape custody from a hospital early Wednesday, after ambushing officers, opening fire and striking two of them in what authorities believe was a planned attack. Now, police believe the two men were involved in two homicides that occurred while the two suspects fled. The shooting occurred at …

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Legendary veteran known as ‘Hot Dog Guy’ dies at 60

An Air Force veteran who became legendary for his appearance on a promotional poster died last week. Robin Williams, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant, died March 14 at the age of 60 of a heart attack, according to an online obituary for the veteran. Williams, who was born in London, England, and attended high school in Miami, Florida, …

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18-year-old kayaker drowns in Missouri lake

A kayaker from Michigan died and two other people are missing after an outing on a Missouri lake. A Michigan woman died in a kayaking incident on a Missouri lake. (Fox News) The Missouri Highway Patrol on Thursday identified the victim as 18-year-old Melodie Roberts of South Lyon, Michigan. Authorities have not released the names or other information about the …

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Arizona rancher faces long-awaited murder trial in border shooting of Mexican man after rejecting plea deal

An Arizona rancher charged with murder in the death of a Mexican national found shot on his border property is scheduled to face trial on Thursday after several delays. The case of the State of Arizona v. George Alan Kelly is scheduled to begin jury selection at 8:30 a.m. local time on Thursday in Santa Cruz Superior Court, according to …

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Owner of Vermont firearms training center arrested following altercation, police say

The owner of a firearms training center in Vermont who was ordered arrested by a judge in December in a long-running legal battle with a town has been taken into custody after a struggle and now faces charges of resisting arrest and aggravated assault, authorities said. Daniel Banyai is expected to be arraigned Thursday. His attorney did not return a …

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The psychology of a serial killer: Mental disorders, history, family and more

Serial killers commit heinous acts that are unimaginable to the average human being. Identifying the motive behind acts of violence such as murder is something doctors have researched for decades. Motives aren’t always clear, and often, victims have no prior relationship with the killer. Serial killers are defined as people who have murdered at least three people, with a period …

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15 year-old boy kills father in self defense after he fired a shotgun at his mother

A 15-year-old boy shot and killed his father in self-defense after the man fired a shotgun at the boy’s mother and then pointed the weapon at him, West Virginia State Police said Thursday. Maxwell Laham’s wife and one child fled after he fired at her with a 12-gauge shotgun Wednesday night, according to state police called to the scene in …

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New York school board approves resolution that could ban transgender athletes from girls' sports

A Manhattan school board district has approved a resolution that could result in transgender athletes no longer being allowed to participate in girls’ sports. Community Education Council District 2, Manhattan’s largest school board district, approved a resolution 8 to 3 that prompts the city’s Department of Education to review the policies that allow these transgender athletes to participate in girls’ …

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