Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the French managers of a ski resort bar, Le Constellation, where a fire on New Year's Eve killed 40 people and injured 119, likely caused by sparklers near the ceiling. The incident is considered one of Switzerland's worst tragedies, with victims including many teenagers, and families awaiting further identification and details. The managers face charges of homicide and arson by negligence.
Arturo Gatti Jr., the 17-year-old son of legendary boxer Arturo Gatti, has died in Mexico, with details of his death remaining unclear. He was an aspiring boxer and was mourned by the boxing community, including the WBA and WBC, highlighting the tragic loss of a young talent with a promising future.
The death toll from the collapse of an Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, has risen to 54, with rescue efforts ongoing to find more missing persons, marking the deadliest disaster in Indonesia this year.
Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, who went missing in Colorado's rugged Rio Grande National Forest, were found dead after a week-long search, ending a tragic incident that involved extensive rescue efforts and community support.
A 21-year-old congressional intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, was killed in a targeted shooting in Washington, D.C., while three others were injured. The incident occurred near 7th and M Street, and police have recovered the suspect vehicle, offering a reward for information. Tarpinian-Jachym was serving as an intern for Rep. Ron Estes and was a student at the University of Massachusetts.
Ash Good, a 38-year-old mother, heroically protected her 9-month-old baby during a stabbing spree at a Sydney shopping mall, ultimately sacrificing her life. The attack resulted in six fatalities, including Good, and left her daughter injured. A lone female police officer confronted and fatally shot the suspect, who had a history of interactions with the police. The incident, not believed to be terrorism-related, marked the deadliest mass killing in Sydney since 2011.
The body of Nakita Davidson, a mother of four, was found after a suspected kidnapping and assault incident in Birmingham. Cedric Dwayne Robertson, who was in a dating relationship with Davidson, was arrested in connection with the case. Police believe Davidson was placed inside her vehicle and driven away from the scene by Robertson. The tragic situation has deeply affected the community, leaving Davidson's four children without a mother.
A woman in Los Angeles fatally stabbed her partner before throwing her two daughters, aged 8 months and 9 years, from a moving SUV onto a freeway, resulting in the infant's death and the older girl's hospitalization. The woman then died by suicide after crashing her vehicle. Authorities believe the partner was killed before the children were thrown onto the interstate.
A mother in Los Angeles allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death, threw her daughters out of a moving car, killing an infant, before crashing her SUV into a tree in a twisted murder-suicide. The boyfriend was found stabbed to death in their apartment, and the mother was later found dead in her crashed car. The motive for the murder-suicide is not yet clear, and investigators are still working to determine the sequence of events.
A woman allegedly killed her husband in Woodland Hills, abandoned her two daughters on the 405 Freeway, resulting in the death of an infant, and then fatally crashed her car into a tree in Redondo Beach. The husband was found stabbed to death at their home. The family tragedy unfolded across multiple crime scenes in Los Angeles County, leaving a trail of violence and tragedy.
A house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire resulted in the death of an elderly woman and serious burn injuries to an 11-year-old girl, who is currently being treated at a Boston hospital. The explosion, which occurred after a tree fell on propane tanks near the home, led to the collapse of the house. Emergency crews are still on the scene, and the incident is under investigation.
Jerromy Brookes, a father of three, tragically died after being bitten by a potentially deadly snake while attempting to remove it from a child-care center in Queensland, Australia. The facility is now under investigation, as Brookes did not have a permit to handle or remove snakes. While fatal snake bites are rare in Australia, a couple of hundred people are hospitalized annually after coming into contact with brown snakes.
Sidney Capolino and Meghan Moore, former college hockey players and roommates, were shot dead in a murder-suicide in Miami by Moore's ex-boyfriend, Luis Nopales, who then turned the gun on himself. The victims, described as best friends, were teammates at New England College. Nopales had a volatile relationship with Moore, and records show he was evicted from his apartment due to non-payment. The motive for the slayings has not been officially revealed.
An 11-year-old boy in Chicago was fatally stabbed while defending his pregnant mother against her ex-boyfriend, who had been released from prison the day before the attack. The suspect, Crossetti Brand, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. The boy's mother, critically injured in the attack, is expected to survive along with her unborn child. Brand had a history of domestic violence and had violated an order of protection against the victim multiple times. The community mourns the loss of the boy, who was remembered for his kindness and love for performing.
A paroled convict, Crosetti Brand, has been charged with fatally stabbing an 11-year-old boy and critically injuring his pregnant mother in a home invasion attack in Chicago, just one day after being released from prison. Brand, who has a history of domestic violence and violating orders of protection, had threatened the victim and violated his parole before the attack. The boy, Jayden Perkins, died trying to protect his mother, who managed to lock herself in a bedroom. Brand was arrested hours after the stabbing, and a vigil was held for Perkins, described as an exceptional student with a bright future.
