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crime1 year ago

Toddler's Fatal Stabbing at North Olmsted Giant Eagle Sparks Outrage and Support

Bionca Ellis, 32, of Cleveland, has been charged with the aggravated murder of a three-year-old boy in a seemingly random attack outside a Giant Eagle in North Olmsted. Ellis, who has a minor criminal history and no known violent tendencies, was previously arrested for theft and criminal trespassing. Investigators are now questioning her mental health status, but no concrete evidence has been found. Ellis has not provided any explanation for her actions and has retained legal counsel.

crime1 year ago

City Winery Employee Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Co-Worker

Clarence Johnson, a dishwasher at Chicago's City Winery, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, in an unprovoked attack. Witnesses reported that Johnson, who has a history of mental health issues and prior felony convictions, chased and repeatedly stabbed Swain. Swain's family is mourning his loss and calling for justice.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

Illinois Parole Official Resigns Following Parolee's Violent Attack and Fatalities

A parole board member in Illinois resigned after recommending the release of a felon who later attacked a pregnant woman, fatally stabbing her 11-year-old son. The handling of the case prompted Governor J.B. Pritzker to order a revamp of procedures for dealing with domestic violence situations. The felon, Crosetti Brand, had a history of violating protection orders and threatening the woman. The incident has led to calls for expanded training in domestic violence cases for the parole board and a review of procedures for sharing information on such cases.

crime2 years ago

Elderly Man Fatally Stabs Wife Over Pancakes

An 85-year-old man in Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his 81-year-old wife to death during an argument over pancakes. The man claimed to have an aversion to food and said his wife was trying to make him eat. He expressed remorse and stated that he wished he had died instead. The suspect is being held without bail, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 2nd.

crime2 years ago

"Police Hunt for Suspect in Deadly Stabbing on LA Metro Train"

The Los Angeles Police Department has released photos and video of a suspect believed to be responsible for the fatal stabbing of a 27-year-old man on a Metro E Line train near Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. The victim, Jalil Sosa Illera, was stabbed multiple times following an altercation with the suspect. Despite managing to make it home and call 911, Illera later died from his injuries. The LAPD is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect, described as a man standing 5 feet 7 to 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, and last seen wearing a black sweater, light blue jeans, and black shoes.

crime2 years ago

"Murder Charges Dropped for 2 Suspects in Seattle Woman's Fatal Stabbing Trial"

Murder charges have been dropped against two suspects in the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Seattle woman Marisela Botello-Valadez in Texas. The dismissal of charges comes as the trial for the third defendant, Lisa Dykes, who still faces murder charges, is ongoing. The 2020 killing drew international attention when two of the suspects cut off their ankle monitors and left the country while free on bond. The dismissed suspects still face charges of tampering with evidence. The reasons for dropping the murder charges have not been disclosed.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Impaling: Charges Filed in Minneapolis Grocery Store Clerk's Golf Club Murder

Taylor Justin Schulz, a 44-year-old Minneapolis man, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly impaling a grocery store employee with a broken golf club. The incident occurred at the Oak Street Grocery store in Loring Park. Surveillance video reportedly shows Schulz approaching the counter, walking around it, and brutally assaulting the victim with the broken shaft of the golf club. The victim, identified as Robert Skafte, died of his injuries at the hospital. Schulz was later apprehended after a six-hour negotiation with the police. The motive behind the incident remains unknown. If convicted, Schulz could face up to 40 years in prison.

crime2 years ago

Arrest made in stabbing death of dancer O'Shae Sibley

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of dancer O'Shae Sibley at a gas station in Brooklyn. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Surveillance video showed Sibley involved in a dispute with a group of people when a man allegedly made homophobic comments. The argument escalated, and Sibley was stabbed. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the case.

crime2 years ago

Random Stabbings in Public Parks: Recent Incidents and Suspect Search Updates

A 65-year-old woman was fatally stabbed while exercising at a park in San Diego. The attacker, described as a man in his 20s or 30s, fled the scene and remains at large. Police have released a photo of the suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The motive for the attack is unknown, and police believe it was random and unprovoked. The victim's name has not been released.

crime2 years ago

NYC Subway Violence: Ex-Con Fatally Stabbed and Suspect Charged.

A witness reported that Devictor Ouedraogo, who was fatally stabbed on a Brooklyn subway, was "acting obnoxious" and yelled he "was going to erase someone" before the altercation with Jordan Williams, who allegedly stabbed him. Ouedraogo had punched Williams' girlfriend in the face before the fight broke out. Williams was charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon. Ouedraogo had served time in prison for attempted robbery.

crime2 years ago

Officer-involved shootings in Landrum and South Carolina leave suspects dead.

A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman with a butcher knife was shot and killed by authorities in South Carolina. The man was found at the scene with a knife and did not comply with commands from authorities. After using a stun gun and K9, the man continued to come towards authorities, resulting in shots being fired by one Landrum police officer and two Spartanburg County deputies. No law enforcement officers were injured.

crime2 years ago

Tech Executive Bob Lee's Autopsy Reveals Drugs and Alcohol in System at Time of Death

The autopsy report on Bob Lee, the tech executive who was fatally stabbed last month, revealed that he died on the operating table and had alcohol, cocaine, and ketamine in his system. Nima Momeni, the man accused of stabbing Lee, allegedly drove him to a secluded spot in San Francisco's Rincon Hill neighborhood and stabbed him twice in the chest over a dispute related to the suspect's sister. Momeni is currently being held without bail and charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement of using a knife.