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Criminal Homicide

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crime1 year ago

"Pregnant Amish Woman Murdered in Pennsylvania: Suspect Arrested"

An Amish woman, who was found slain in her Pennsylvania home, was discovered by her husband and a 911 caller in a grisly murder scene, with her throat cut and a scalping wound to her head. The suspect, Shawn C. Cranston, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and criminal trespass. The motive for the slaying has not been mentioned, and the victim's two young children, who were in the house at the time, were unharmed.

crime2 years ago

Woman Charged with Fatally Poisoning Toddler with Acetone and Batteries in Pennsylvania

Alesia Owens, 20, is charged with criminal homicide in the death of 1-year-old Iris Alfera in Pennsylvania after the child ingested acetone, water beads, batteries, and a screw. Owens allegedly researched how to harm children with household products and is also charged with attempted homicide for prior incidents. The child's family has campaigned for criminal charges and changes to the law, expressing shock at the arrest and the devastating impact on their lives.

crime2 years ago

Intentional Hit-and-Run in McKeesport Leaves Woman Dead

A 31-year-old man, Brandon Pendleton, has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide, terroristic threats, and criminal attempt homicide after allegedly intentionally hitting a 39-year-old woman with his car following an argument in McKeesport. The victim was found in critical condition and later died in the hospital. Police located the black sedan responsible for the crash and are asking anyone with information to call the County Police Tip Line.

crime2 years ago

Murder Suspect Googled 'Luxury Prisons'

Kouri Richins, who is facing charges of criminal homicide and aggravated murder for allegedly poisoning her husband with a lethal amount of fentanyl to get money from his life insurance, reportedly googled 'luxury prisons for the rich' after his murder. Her search history also included inquiries about naloxone, non-natural manner of death, and life insurance payouts. She also allegedly searched for information on how to commission someone to write a book, suggesting that her book for children about coping with grief after her husband's death may have been ghost-written.