All articles tagged with #blunt force trauma
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
A man with a spinal disability died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando, with lawyers stating his death was caused by blunt force trauma from head strikes during the ride, not his disability. The ride was found to have functioned properly, and investigations are ongoing to review safety measures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Des Moines Register
Police in Linn County allege that the motive behind the killing of three people and the serious injury of another was to make the crime into a movie. Luke Truesdell, 34, has been arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The victims died from blunt force trauma to the head caused by a metal pipe. Truesdell allegedly admitted to the crime and mentioned the movie motive. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional arrests are expected.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Two squatters are wanted for murder after allegedly killing a woman who walked in on them living in her mother's Manhattan apartment. The victim, Nadia Vitel, found the squatters in the vacant apartment and a struggle ensued, resulting in her death from blunt force trauma to the head. The suspects then stole Vitel's car and fled to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where they crashed. Vitel's body was later found in a duffel bag in the apartment, and the two suspects remain at large.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
The body of Emily Bradley, a 44-year-old woman missing since February 18, was found in Whites Creek, north of Nashville, with the Medical Examiner's Office determining blunt force trauma as the cause of death. Her car was spotted in Hendersonville on February 21, and her phone has been turned off since her disappearance. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is actively investigating the case, while friends and family express shock and grief over her sudden death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A former criminal profiler suggests that Venezuelan migrant Jose Antonio Ibarra likely panicked and bashed in the skull of nursing student Laken Riley when she fought back during a fatal encounter. The 22-year-old's injuries indicate resistance, and the suspect, charged with multiple murder and assault counts, allegedly prevented her from calling 911 and concealed her body. Ibarra, who entered the US illegally, faces charges including malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault, with funeral services planned for Riley.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
The 11-year-old Texas girl, Audrii Cunningham, who was found dead in a river after missing her school bus, died from blunt force trauma, ruled as a homicide. Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, has been charged with capital murder in connection with her death. McDougal has a criminal history and was the last person seen with Cunningham. He admitted to leaving with her on the morning of her disappearance but did not confirm if she boarded the bus to school.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Tech CEO Pava LaPere was found dead on the rooftop of her luxury Baltimore apartment, with surveillance footage showing the suspect, Jason Billingsley, entering her building and leaving within 36 minutes. LaPere suffered blunt force trauma and strangulation. Billingsley, a repeat violent offender, has been arrested and faces charges of first-degree murder. He has a criminal history and was previously sentenced to 30 years but was released after serving only nine. The suspect is also linked to another case. LaPere, a rising star in the tech industry, founded a startup and was listed in Forbes' "30 Under 30."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Police in Baltimore are investigating the murder of a 26-year-old woman who was found dead with signs of blunt force trauma in an apartment building in downtown Baltimore. A missing persons call had been made prior to the discovery, and homicide detectives are working to notify the victim's family. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department or Metro Crime Stoppers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WWNY
New York State Police have determined that 88-year-old Rena Eves died from blunt force trauma in her Watertown apartment. A person of interest has been identified, and there is no current threat to the public. Eves, known for her loving and generous nature, was a member and volunteer at Trinity Episcopal Church. Calling hours and a memorial service have been scheduled.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTVD-TV
A 26-year-old woman in Lenoir County, North Carolina, has been arrested and charged with the murder of her six-day-old infant, who died last year. The arrest came after an autopsy revealed that the baby had died from blunt force trauma. The woman is currently being held at the Lenoir County Jail with no bond.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
Mary Elizabeth Burrell, 68, of Duncan, was identified as the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Buckingham Road and Duncan Reidville Road in Spartanburg County. The driver of the Infinity sedan sustained no injuries, but Burrell died on the scene from blunt force trauma.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Two humpback whales were found dead off the coasts of New York and New Jersey, with one suspected to have died due to blunt force trauma and the other due to a vessel strike. Humpback whale deaths on the East Coast have been on the rise since 2016, with 40% of whales that underwent necropsies showing evidence of human interaction. The species is still protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act in the US, but vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear continue to pose serious threats.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Tyre Nichols' official autopsy report shows that he likely died from blunt force trauma after a January traffic stop by police in Memphis, Tennessee, turned violent. Five Memphis police officers have since been charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. The medical examiners' report reviewed by Nichols' family through their attorneys states that the manner of death is a homicide and Nichols died from blunt force trauma.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Atlanta Journal Constitution
The unidentified remains of Rebecca "Becky" Burke, found in DeKalb County in 1993, have been identified using forensic genetic genealogy. Burke's cause of death is suspected to be blunt force trauma, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have known or interacted with her around the time of her death. The DeKalb County Cold Case Taskforce has been awarded $500,000 in federal grant money to work on identifying the county's 27 cold case victims.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Two Illinois teens on spring break were killed in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado. The teens were riding tandem down a closed halfpipe and went airborne off a large snowbank at the bottom, causing blunt force trauma. The halfpipe was closed and roped off at the time of the accident. The investigation is ongoing.