All articles tagged with #homicide investigation
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind Burmese refugee, was released from Erie County custody and dropped off by U.S. border patrol at a Buffalo Tim Hortons; he disappeared and was later found dead, with homicide detectives investigating the circumstances and timing of his release, and his family saying they were not notified. He had lived in Buffalo for about 15 months following a prior arrest.
Authorities say the death of former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson at a Willowbrook homeless encampment, ruled as blunt head trauma and stab wounds, may be connected to three other unsolved killings of unhoused people along the same flood-control channel on East 120th Street, prompting a broader homicide probe and outreach efforts.
The 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, is missing from her Tucson-area home; authorities say signs indicate she did not leave voluntarily, and because of her limited mobility and daily medication needs, the case is being treated as a crime scene with a homicide team involved, drones and search dogs deployed, and the public urged to call in tips as investigators shift from active searching to crime-scene assessment.
Houston police recovered two bodies from local bayous, bringing the year's total to 33 bayou-related deaths, nearly matching last year's total of 35, amid heightened public concern and ongoing investigations.
MIT plasma science professor Nuno Loureiro was shot and died at his home in Brookline, with no suspect in custody as authorities continue their investigation into the homicide.
The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been missing for 18 months, was found decomposed inside a Tesla registered to singer D4vd in Los Angeles, prompting a homicide investigation. D4vd's tour has been canceled as authorities examine his possible connection to the case, with no person of interest yet identified.
A man was found dead in a pool of blood at Burning Man, prompting a homicide investigation by authorities in Nevada, with the cause of death currently unknown.
Costa Rican authorities are investigating the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankees star Brett Gardner, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on vacation. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the death was a homicide, with authorities examining evidence and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities in Costa Rica are investigating whether the death of Miller Gardner, son of Yankees star Brett Gardner, was a homicide or natural cause, amid initial reports of carbon monoxide poisoning and ongoing inquiries into the circumstances of his death during a family vacation.
The search for 3-year-old Nola Dinkins was revealed to be a false alarm after her mother, Darrian Randle, lied about her abduction, leading to a homicide investigation when a body was found in Cecil County. Randle and her boyfriend face multiple charges, including murder and child abuse, as authorities work to identify the remains and uncover the truth.
Two fetuses were discovered on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Baltimore over the weekend, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives. The fetuses were found on a Green Route bus and have been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No further information is available at this time.
"General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed while confronting catalytic converter thieves in downtown Los Angeles. The LAPD revealed that Wactor was returning to his car after a bartending shift when he encountered three suspects who shot him without provocation. The suspects, dressed in dark clothing, fled in a dark-colored sedan. Wactor, known for his role as Brando Corbin on "General Hospital," was pronounced dead at the hospital. His family and co-stars remember him fondly, and a GoFundMe has been set up to assist with funeral expenses. The LAPD is seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation.
Actor Johnny Wactor, known for his role on "General Hospital," was fatally shot by car thieves in Los Angeles while trying to stop them from stealing his car's catalytic converter. The LAPD is seeking public assistance to identify the three suspects who fled the scene. Wactor's family and former colleagues have expressed their grief and called him a great human being. The investigation is ongoing.
A young boy died after being found unresponsive at Courson Park in Palmdale. Despite CPR efforts by his father and police, the child was pronounced dead at Antelope Valley Medical Center. The cause of death is still unknown, and the sheriff's homicide bureau is investigating. The Department of Children and Family Services has not disclosed any involvement with the family due to confidentiality laws.
Los Angeles police are investigating after a woman's body was found in a trash can in Sunland, with no obvious signs of trauma. The body, possibly of a woman in her 30s, was discovered inside a Burton snowboarding bag, and authorities are seeking information from the public as they continue the homicide investigation.