Stuart Cox, a British hiker, is campaigning against the environmental harm caused by stone stacks or cairns on the Mam Tor trail in England’s Peak District, often removing them to protect habitats and historical sites, and raising awareness through social media to discourage their construction.
A moose that had been lingering around a New York Adirondack trail, causing its closure, was euthanized after showing signs of severe health deterioration, with authorities planning further studies to understand its decline and threats to local moose populations.
Police in Maryland have released sketches of a suspect in the killing of Rachel Morin, a mother of five found slain on a hiking trail. The suspect is believed to have been in the area for weeks leading up to the crime, and authorities are seeking information from the public. The investigation has involved multiple agencies and states, with the suspect also linked to a sex assault in Los Angeles. Morin's family is pleading for help in finding the suspect, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 27-year-old man, Logan Clegg, was sentenced to up to life in prison for the shooting deaths of a retired couple on a hiking trail in New Hampshire. Clegg, who lived in a tent in the woods, maintained his innocence throughout the trial. The judge called him a "stone-cold, violent murderer" and imposed the requested sentence of two terms of 50 years to life. Clegg was convicted of multiple charges, including second-degree murder and falsifying physical evidence. Prosecutors presented evidence of Clegg's lies, attempted escape, and the gun found in his backpack. The defense argued that the wrong person was charged and questioned the evidence. The motive for the killings remains unknown.
Logan Clegg, a 27-year-old vagrant known as the "Mountain Dew Man," has been convicted of the double murder of a retired couple on a hiking trail in New Hampshire. Clegg, who had been camping near the victims' home, was found guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder and falsifying physical evidence. The victims, Stephen and Djeswende Reid, were humanitarian workers who had retired to New Hampshire. Clegg had a criminal history that included burglaries and shoplifting, as well as a previous killing in Washington in 2018. He now faces life in prison.
Logan Clegg has been found guilty of murder and other charges for shooting and killing a retired couple while they were walking on a hiking trail near their home in New Hampshire. The motive for the killing remains unknown. Prosecutors argued that Clegg, a drifter living in a nearby wooded area, shot the couple and later attempted to cover up the crime. Clegg was arrested in Vermont with a handgun matching shell casings found at the scene, as well as a one-way plane ticket to Germany and a fake Romanian passport. Defense attorney Maya Dominguez maintained that Clegg was falsely accused.
Authorities have identified the likely killer in a 1987 cold case murder of a woman on a hiking trail in central Arizona. Using advancements in DNA technology, the suspect, Bryan Scott Bennett, was linked to the murder of Cathy Sposito, as well as three other sexual assaults. Sposito's brutal murder shocked the community at the time, and investigators believe there may be more victims connected to Bennett. Although he won't be tried in these cases, the identification of the suspect brings closure to the survivors and the community.
A woman was found dead on the Buttermilk Trail, located outside Yellowstone National Park, in an apparent bear encounter. Grizzly bear tracks were discovered at the scene, prompting an ongoing investigation. The area has been closed for human and bear safety. Authorities advise taking precautions, such as carrying bear spray and traveling in groups, to minimize the risk of bear encounters. Feeding bears is illegal and poses a safety risk for both humans and bears.
Zion William Teasley, the man accused of killing hiker Lauren Heike on a Phoenix hiking trail, has been indicted for first-degree murder by a Maricopa County grand jury. Heike's body was found on the Reach 11 trail in north Phoenix on April 29, and police believe she was killed the day before in a seemingly random attack. Teasley was arrested several days later after DNA and other evidence linked him to the crime.
The suspect in the murder of a 29-year-old woman on a hiking trail in Phoenix has been identified as Zion Teasley, a former Marine Corps recruit who was discharged before completing boot camp. Teasley was arrested on a first-degree murder charge and evidence connecting him to the crime was presented in court, including DNA and cell phone evidence. The victim, Lauren Heike, was found dead with multiple stab wounds. Teasley's criminal history includes charges of robbery, armed robbery, and disorderly conduct.
The mother of Lauren Heike, who was found dead on a Phoenix hiking trail, paid tribute to her daughter and thanked authorities for arresting ex-Marine Zion Teasley in connection to the stabbing death. Teasley was arrested at a home about one mile from the murder scene and was linked to Lauren through DNA evidence. Lauren's family is relieved that the alleged killer had been caught before he could inflict more violence. Lauren was remembered as a kind and sweet person who touched the hearts of many.
A man named Zion William Teasley has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Lauren Heike, who was found dead along a hiking trail in northeast Phoenix. Heike was fatally attacked from behind while out for a hike. Teasley was seen running in a short surveillance clip released during the investigation.
A man named Zion William Teasley has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Lauren Heike, who was found dead along a hiking trail in northeast Phoenix. Heike was fatally attacked from behind while out for a hike. Teasley was seen running in a short surveillance clip released during the investigation.
A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the murder of Lauren Heike, 29, who was found dead along a hiking trail in Phoenix last week. The man was seen in a surveillance clip released during the investigation and was described as wearing dark clothing and a backpack. Heike's cause of death has not been disclosed.