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Dismemberment

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crime6 months ago

Reality TV Star Arrested in Connection to Partner's Dismemberment and Missing Head

A woman from Australia's 'Beauty and the Geek' reality show, Tamika Chesser, has been charged with the murder and dismemberment of her boyfriend, Julian Story, whose head remains missing. Police found his severely burnt and disfigured body after a fire at their residence, and are seeking assistance in tracking Chesser's movements before the crime. The case has shocked the community and is under active investigation.

crime1 year ago

Van Life Murder Trial: Husband Testifies Amid Conviction

Joseph Ferlazzo, accused of murdering and dismembering his wife Emily during their anniversary trip, testified in his own defense, claiming he shot her in self-defense after she allegedly attacked him. He admitted to the shooting but claimed no memory of dismembering her body, despite confessing to police. The defense rested with Ferlazzo as their sole witness, and closing arguments were presented.

crime1 year ago

UK Man Arrested After Human Remains Found in Suitcases Near Bridge

UK police arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the deaths of two men whose dismembered remains were found in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Additional body parts were later discovered at the suspect's home in west London. The victims have not yet been identified, and the investigation is ongoing, though police are not seeking any other suspects at this time.

crime1 year ago

Minnesota Man Charged with Dismembering Pregnant Sister in 'Horrific' Murder

A Minnesota man, Jack Joseph Ball, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing and dismembering his pregnant sister, Bethany Ann Israel, and placing her body parts on a stranger's porch. The incident occurred at Ball's home in Lakeville, and police found evidence including blood, a saw, hatchet, and knives. Ball's journals revealed anger towards his sister's pregnancy. He was arrested with a self-inflicted knife wound and remains jailed without bond. An online fundraiser has raised over $34,000 for Israel's funeral and her husband.

crime1 year ago

Lakeville Man Charged with Dismembering and Killing Pregnant Sister

A 23-year-old man, Jack Joseph Ball, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering his pregnant sister, Bethany A. Israel, in Lakeville. The crime, which appears premeditated based on journal entries, involved the use of various sharp objects. Ball remains hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries, and his bail has been set at $1 million. The case has deeply disturbed law enforcement and the community.

crime1 year ago

"Gruesome Discoveries: Dismembered Body Parts of Milwaukee Teen Found in Lake Michigan"

A college student, Sade Robinson, was allegedly dismembered by Maxwell Anderson after a date, with her body parts washing up along Lake Michigan's shores. Robinson's mother compared the suspect to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, but a lead detective in Dahmer's case doesn't believe Anderson is as charming or intelligent. Anderson has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson, and remains in jail on $5 million bail. The investigation is ongoing, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is asking for anyone with information to come forward.

crime1 year ago

"Discovery of Sade Robinson's Remains Continues Along Lake Michigan"

Body parts believed to belong to 19-year-old college student Sade Robinson, allegedly killed by Maxwell Anderson, washed up on a Milwaukee beach. Anderson was arrested and charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson. Robinson's remains, including a torso, arm, and leg, were found after a fateful dinner date with Anderson. Her severely torched car and outfit were also discovered, and her cellphone pinged at various locations before running out of battery near the beach park where her remains were found. Anderson, with prior domestic incident convictions, is being held on a $5 million bond and plans to vigorously fight the charges.

crime1 year ago

"Discovery of Human Remains Linked to Sade Robinson Continues Along Lake Michigan"

Human remains believed to be those of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, who was dismembered and slain after a date, were found along Lake Michigan. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder, and body parts have been discovered in several locations since their date on April 1. Anderson remains in jail on a $5 million bail, and the investigation into Robinson's death is ongoing.

crime1 year ago

"Discovery of Additional Human Remains Linked to Sade Robinson's Case Along Lake Michigan"

Additional human remains believed to be those of slain college student Sade Robinson, who went missing after a first date, have washed ashore on a Lake Michigan beach in Wisconsin. The suspect, Maxwell Anderson, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson. The sheriff's office is continuing to search for Robinson's remains and additional evidence in Lake Michigan. Robinson, a student at Milwaukee Area Technical College, was about to graduate and pursue a career in criminal justice.

crime1 year ago

Accused Wisconsin Man's Home Searched Again in Connection to Dismembered Woman's Murder

Maxwell Anderson, 33, is accused of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson, 19, after a date in Milwaukee. Evidence including text messages, witnesses, security video, and phone-tracking data was used to build the case against him. A severed leg found near a bluff has been preliminarily identified as belonging to Robinson. Anderson remains in jail in lieu of $5 million bail and faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.

crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Man Charged After Roommate's Dismembered Body Found in Refrigerator"

Nicholas McGee, a New York man, has been charged with murdering his friend and storing the dismembered body in a refrigerator for nearly two years. His wife, Heather Stines, was also charged in connection with the case. The victim, Kawsheen Gelzer, was allegedly stabbed and dismembered by McGee in March 2022. The remains were found almost two years later, leading to the arrests. Both defendants are being held without bail, and the district attorney's office is seeking to hold McGee accountable for the crime.

crime1 year ago

"Thailand Trial Begins for Son of Spanish Actors in Colombian Surgeon's Killing"

The trial has begun in Thailand for Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of Spanish actors, who is accused of killing and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the tourist island of Koh Pha Ngan. Sancho pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder and destruction of documents but guilty to hiding the victim's body. The charges against him include premeditated murder, concealment of a body, and destruction of other people's documents, with the possibility of a death penalty for the murder charge.

crime1 year ago

"Thailand Trial Begins for Son of Spanish Actors in Colombian Surgeon's Killing"

The trial has begun in Thailand for Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of Spanish actors, who is accused of killing and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the island of Koh Pha Ngan. Sancho pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder and destruction of documents but guilty to hiding the victim’s body. The charges against him include premeditated murder, concealment of a body, and destruction of documents, with the possibility of a death penalty for the murder charge.

crime1 year ago

"Justice Advocate Sheldon Johnson Arrested for Murder in Bronx Apartment"

Sheldon Johnson, a criminal justice reform advocate and ex-convict, has been charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon after body parts were found in a New York City apartment. The victim, identified as Collin Small, had been shot in the head, and his torso, arms, legs, and head were discovered in different locations. Johnson, who had served 25 years behind bars for attempted murder, appeared on a podcast last month discussing his turnaround. At his arraignment, his supporters filled the courtroom, and he was remanded with a court date set for Monday.

crime1 year ago

"Brooklyn Woman Arrested for Keeping Dismembered Body in Refrigerator"

A 44-year-old Brooklyn woman, Heather Stines, has been charged with concealment of a human corpse after the decapitated, dismembered body of a registered sex offender, Kawsheen Gelzer, was found in her refrigerator. Gelzer, a known drug dealer, went missing after visiting Stines and her husband, Nicholas McGee, and may have died during a narcotics dispute. Stines was ordered held on bail and also faces charges for outstanding shoplifting arrests. The city’s Medical Examiner’s office has yet to determine how Gelzer died, and the investigation is ongoing.