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crime1 year ago

Florida Pre-Med Student Confesses to Brutal Matricide

A 21-year-old pre-med student at the University of Florida, Emmanuel Espinoza, admitted to stabbing his mother to death at her home in Frostproof, Florida, during a family event. He confessed to authorities that he had wanted to kill his mother for years because she irritated him, and decided to act on his feelings that day. The victim, Elvia Espinoza, was a beloved second grade teacher. Emmanuel Espinoza is in custody and charged with first degree murder.

via Fox News|
#crime#murder#polk-county-sheriffs-office
crime1 year ago

Des Moines Tragedy: Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Des Moines that resulted in the deaths of two individuals, which is being treated as a murder-suicide. The incident occurred on Northeast 17th Street, and evidence suggests that the suspect shot the victim before taking their own life. The identities of the deceased have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing, with authorities stating that there is no threat to the public.

via KCCI Des Moines|
#crime#des-moines#investigation
crime1 year ago

"Family Friend Charged with Capital Murder in Audrii Cunningham's Death"

Don Steven McDougal has been charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, whose body was found in the Trinity River five days after she went missing from her Livingston-area neighborhood. McDougal, a friend of the family, was the last person seen with Cunningham and has a criminal history dating back to 2001, including convictions for enticement of a child. He is being held without bond and could face the death penalty.

via FOX 26 Houston|
#audrii-cunningham#capital-murder#crime
missing-persons1 year ago

"Search for Missing Texas Girl Intensifies with Person of Interest Captured on Video"

11-year-old Audrii Cunningham went missing after she left for school in Livingston, Texas, and was last seen near her home on Lakeside Drive. A backpack believed to be hers was found near Lake Livingston Dam. A 42-year-old man has been identified as a person of interest, and his dark blue 2003 Chevrolet Suburban is also linked to the case. Audrii's family reported her missing after she didn't return home from school, prompting a multi-agency search. Audrii's mother expressed the anguish of having a missing child and urged for her safe return. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

via CNN|
#lake-livingston#missing-child#missing-persons
missing-persons1 year ago

Search for Missing 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham Continues in Texas

The search for 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham at Lake Livingston continues as authorities arrest Don Steven McDougal as a person of interest. Audrii was last seen near her father's home and a backpack believed to be hers was found, but she remains missing. McDougal's vehicle is of interest, and a $7,000 reward is offered for information. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

via KTRK-TV|
#audrii-cunningham#don-steven-mcdougal#lake-livingston
crime2 years ago

"Des Moines Standoff: Suspect Cornered at Budget Inn After Shooting Deputies"

A suspect fired shots at Polk County Sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop in Des Moines, Iowa, before barricading himself in a nearby Budget Inn hotel. Law enforcement, including SWAT units, responded to the scene, and most guests and staff members were evacuated. Saydel High School, located nearby, went into lockdown as a precautionary measure. Surrounding businesses were asked to stay in place during the standoff, and the main road was closed. The suspect's car reportedly crashed into a tree on a strip mall property. Negotiations with the suspect are ongoing.

via Des Moines Register|
#barricade#crime#des-moines
crime2 years ago

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest as Deputy Attempts to Ram Patrol Vehicle: Polk County Sheriff's Office

A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy, Jakob Kite, was arrested and resigned from his position after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of 130 mph in a 45 mph zone. Kite was accused of swerving towards a deputy's patrol vehicle and nearly hitting it. He was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and DUI. Kite's breath alcohol level tested at 0.035 and 0.034.

via WFLA|
#crime#dui#high-speed-chase
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Swimmer's Life at Saylorville Lake

The man who drowned in Saylorville Lake's "Party Cove" has been identified as Robert Issacc Mayberry Jr., a 26-year-old from Des Moines. Mayberry went underwater around 7:16 p.m. and his body was found the next day about 15 to 20 yards from the shore. The search was temporarily halted due to dangerous conditions but resumed the following morning.

via Des Moines Register|
#accidents#des-moines#drowning
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Drowning Claims Des Moines Man at Saylorville Lake

Robert Mayberry Jr., a 26-year-old man from Des Moines, has been identified as the victim of a presumed drowning at Saylorville Lake's "Party Cove" area. Witnesses reported seeing Mayberry in the water before he disappeared, prompting a search by rescue crews. His body was found the next day, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

via WHO TV 13 Des Moines News & Weather|
#accidents#des-moines#drowning
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Drowning at Saylorville Lake: Body Recovered

The body of a man who reportedly drowned in Saylorville Lake in central Iowa has been located by authorities. Emergency crews responded to a call on Saturday evening after a witness reported seeing the man go underwater and not resurface. The search efforts resumed on Sunday morning, and the victim was found approximately 10 to 15 feet from shore in about 10 to 15 feet of water. The search was concentrated in the southeast part of the lake, known as "Party Cove."

via kwwl.com|
#accidents#drowning#iowa
crime2 years ago

Human remains found at multiple parks in Polk County under investigation

Law enforcement officials are investigating possible human remains found at Yellow Banks Park in southeast Polk County. Campers found what appeared to be a human skull on a sandbar near the boat ramp. A search of the area did not reveal any other remains. Detectives and the medical examiner's office are working to gather additional information about the skull.

via Des Moines Register|
#crime#human-remains#investigation
emergency-response2 years ago

Man's Body Found After Falling Out of Boat on Saylorville Lake

Emergency responders are searching for a man who fell off a pontoon boat on Saylorville Lake during a family outing and did not resurface. The search was paused due to darkness on Monday night and will resume on Tuesday morning. The mile-long bridge that crosses the lake was closed so authorities could use it as an observation point, and a number of teams were called in for the search. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is still treating the search as a rescue mission.

via KCCI Des Moines|
#boat-accident#emergency-response#missing-person