A Greek court convicted five former firefighting and disaster response officials on Monday over the deadliest wildfire in the country’s history, with more than 100 people killed outside the capital. But some survivors were outraged when they were fined and let go. The 2018 fire swept through the seaside town of Mati, east of Athens. Residents and vacationers, many trapped …
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Vermont man gets 18 years for conspiring with mother to kill stepfather
A Vermont man charged along with his mother in the death of his stepfather, who police say was lured to a parking lot and shot multiple times in 2019, was sentenced on Monday to 18 years in prison. Kory Lee George pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in his stepfather’s death. VERMONT SON SPEAKS OUT 6 …
Read More »Navajo Police ID person of interest in northern Arizona shooting
Authorities were searching for a person of interest in connection with a shooting Monday in northern Arizona in a small community on the vast Navajo Nation. The Navajo Police Department said the shooting occurred in Cameron, about 50 miles north of Flagstaff. UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SOPHOMORE FATALLY SHOT AT OFF-CAMPUS PARTY Police didn’t immediately release details about the shooting but …
Read More »California university reveals 'true cost' of anti-Israel mob that took over academic buildings
A university in California issued a strongly worded statement Sunday after days of unrest on the campus resulted in anti-Israel agitators taking over two academic buildings, saying the cost of these illegal activities would be “in the millions.” California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, or simply Cal Poly Humboldt, condemned the “lawless behavior” of the agitators and said the current rebellion …
Read More »What Alec Baldwin’s latest legal troubles mean for 'Rust' release
In mid-April, it was reported that actor Alec Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the accidental shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of his “Rust” movie. The actor stands trial this July for the fatal incident occurring in 2021. Court documents revealed Baldwin had been offered …
Read More »Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly will not be retried after deadlocked jury, prosecutors announce
George Alan Kelly, the Arizona rancher charged with murder in the shooting of a Mexican national on his border property, will not be retried, prosecutors with the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s office said. The state charged Kelly, 75, with second degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed a migrant, Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, on his land in January 2023. The decision …
Read More »Potential 'serial killer' arrested in Florida after allegedly killing 2 women, dumping bodies
A potential “serial killer” was captured in Florida after two women were discovered strangled to death, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. Deputies said Carlos Yadiel Baez-Nieves, 25, was arrested for the deaths of Fatia Flowers, 41, and Nichole Daniels, 44, whose bodies were found in March and April. “Because of our detectives’ relentless efforts in this case, …
Read More »NY DA berates police officer, ignores commands during traffic stop: 'I don't really care'
New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is seeking a state investigation into Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley in connection to bodycam video released from a recent traffic stop. Doorley, a Republican who reportedly switched her enrollment from the Democratic Party in 2015, was caught driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone in the town of Webster, …
Read More »10 wounded in shooting at Florida party venue, sheriff says
A teenage gunman wounded 10 people when he opened fire early Sunday after fighting broke out during a private event at a Florida party venue, authorities said. A security guard tackled and disarmed the shooter almost immediately, and a second guard handcuffed him until sheriff’s deputies arrived, according to an arrest report from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. None of …
Read More »How do true crime podcasts impact public interest in criminal cases?
True crime fans know the feeling: whether you’re coming home from work, folding the laundry or getting ready for bed, once you hit play on your favorite podcast, you’re swept up in a captivating story of criminal investigation and human psychology. True crime tales feature the incredible resilience of survivors and the satisfaction of knowing justice has been served. They …
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