Former CEO of Paul Newman’s camp for sick kids charged with embezzling $5.2m
The former CEO of a camp for children with serious medical conditions has been charged with 15 felonies, accused of embezzling over $5 million across seven years from the non-profit co-founded by actor Paul Newman. Christopher L. Butler, 49, from…
Karen Read reveals she’s working on a book as she gives first interview since acquittal
Karen Read — a Massachusetts woman accused and later acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend with a car — has given her first in-depth interview since her trial, and revealed that she is working on a book about her…
Socially-isolated man fatally shot his sister and injured his elderly mom after Wi-Fi router was moved, court hears
A socially-isolated San Diego man allegedly killed his sister and nephew, and critically injured his mother, in a shooting triggered by their home’s Wi-Fi router being shut off, a court has heard. William Bushey, 61, is facing murder and attempted…
Philadelphia cemetery announces security overhaul after man allegedly stole more than 100 skeletons
A historic Philadelphia-area cemetery is rolling out new security measures after authorities say a man carried out what prosecutors described as a “horror movie come to life,” allegedly stealing more than 100 skeletons. Officials with Mount Moriah Cemetery, which spans…
Body of Chicago teacher who went missing on her way to an acupuncture appointment is found in Lake Michigan
After more than a week of searching for a beloved Chicago teacher who vanished on her way to an acupuncture appointment, her body has been found. The body of 53-year-old Linda Brown was recovered from Lake Michigan on Monday, authorities…
Householder charged with murder after shooting and killing armed intruder at his home in Texas
An alleged late-night home invasion in Texas turned deadly – and the homeowner is now facing a murder charge. Joel Adrian Florez, 43, was arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed an armed intruder inside…
Brendan Banfield trial: Opening statements set for man accused of ‘catfish’ double murder during affair with au pair
Opening statements are set to start Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife and another man while in a romantic relationship with a Brazilian au pair. Brendan Banfield is charged with aggravated murder in the…
Former New York Giants star Sam Beal has been missing for seven months, his sister says
The family of former New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal is seeking help in locating the ex-football player, who disappeared in Virginia last July. “Tomorrow makes it 7 months since we’ve last heard from or seen my brother,” Essence Zhane,…
Ryan Davis found alive after mother charged with ‘crimes against nature’
Missing 12-year-old Ryan Davis was found alive in Oklahoma a week after he vanished and just days after his parents were charged with a string of offenses. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation confirmed on Monday that Davis was located…
Girl, 15, accidentally shoots friend dead during alcohol-fuelled meeting with man, 21, in Lowe’s parking lot, police say
A 15-year-old girl accidentally shot her friend dead while the pair were sitting in a car in a Lowe’s parking lot with a 21-year-old man they met on Snapchat, police say. The victim has been named as Katen Atwell, 15….