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Jailed: Man sentenced for brutal attack on partner

CAMBRIDGE, England – A man has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for violently assaulting his partner in their Cambridge home. Dannie McGavigan, 43, was charged after repeatedly punching his partner in the face and dragging her through the house following an argument about a message from another woman in April. The victim’s daughter called the police, but McGavigan had fled the scene before the officers arrived. McGavigan, who has no …

Fatal Triple Shooting at Beaumont Trail Ride Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

BEAUMONT, Texas – A shooting in the 6500 block of Bigner Road near West Beulah Baptist Church left one person dead and two others injured late Saturday night, Beaumont police reported. The incident occurred around 11:33 p.m. during a “trail ride” event, with approximately 1,000 attendees present, according to officers at the scene. Upon their arrival, law enforcement had to navigate through the large crowd to reach the victims. Emergency medical services were unable to …

Tradebe Facility Fire Investigation Expected to Take Weeks, Not Likely Criminal Incident

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A three-alarm fire and explosions at the Tradebe Facility last week have prompted an ongoing investigation that is expected to take several weeks. Despite the severity of the incident, officials have stated that they do not believe it to be a criminal act. Fishing in the area remains prohibited as tests on the water continue. The incident occurred on Bishop Avenue, East Avenue Cross Street of Bridgeport around 1:54 p.m. Friday. Initially …

Son Sentenced to Death for Murdering Former Principal, Mother in Minna High Court

MINNA, Nigeria – A Minna High Court in Niger State sentenced Stephen Jiya to death by hanging for the murder of his mother, Mrs. Comfort Jiya. The former principal of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Sabon Wuse and Maryam Babangida Girls’ Science College, Minna died after being set on fire by her son, who is said to be a drug addict. Stephen poured petrol on his mother in her kitchen at their home in Darusalam Area …

Gruesome Discovery in France: Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Wife and Four Children on Christmas Day

MEAUX, France – A tragic and gruesome discovery was made on Christmas Day in Meaux, northeast of Paris, as a man was arrested for the alleged murder of his wife and four children in a knife attack. Local prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier revealed that the mother and two daughters were stabbed multiple times, while the two younger sons appeared to have been suffocated or drowned. The 33-year-old father was apprehended at his nearby residence on Monday …

Competent to Stand Trial: Davis Stabbing Suspect Faces Legal Proceedings After State Hospital Evaluation

DAVIS, California – The suspected serial stabber in Davis, Carlos Dominguez, has been determined to be competent to stand trial, according to prosecutors. The 21-year-old former UC Davis student is accused of killing two people and critically injuring another during a series of stabbings in the spring of 2023. Earlier in June, a court-appointed doctor had deemed Dominguez mentally unfit to stand trial, diagnosing him with schizophrenia. However, following treatment at a state hospital, he …

Plambeck Animal Cruelty Case Set for Trial This Year: Sherrard Woman Faces 12 Charges

SHERRARD, Ill. – A Sherrard woman is set to appear in Mercer County Circuit Court for a final pre-trial conference on Tuesday for multiple animal cruelty charges. 60-year-old Karen Plambeck is facing twelve animal cruelty charges after 198 dogs were rescued from her property in August of 2022. Additionally, she is charged with a felony of unlawful communication with a witness in connection with the animal cruelty case. All 198 dogs were forfeited to the …

Deadliest Year Ever in US History with Highest Number of Mass Shootings Recorded

HOUSTON, TX – From Texas to Maine, the United States experienced a total of 40 mass killings involving guns in 2023, a troubling record according to The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University. This number was driven by tragic events like the Louisville bank shooting and the Nashville elementary school incident, marking the highest count since data compilation began in 2006. More alarming is the fact that this figure is four incidents higher than the …

Retired Cyclist Rohan Dennis Reportedly Charges in Death of Former Olympic Cyclist Wife Melissa Hoskins

Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis has been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in a tragic incident. The couple lived in a suburb of Perth, Australia, where the incident took place. Dennis, who retired from professional cycling, has been reportedly charged in connection with the death of his wife, a former Olympic cyclist. The incident occurred in their home in the suburb of Perth, Australia. According to reports, Dennis …

Fatal Shooting of Four People Under Investigation by Orange Police in Beaumont

BEAUMONT, Texas – Police are investigating the shooting deaths of four people at a home on the city’s east side. The officers found four people dead inside a home in the 2400 block of North Eight St Monday morning. All four people appeared to have been fatally shot, according to Sgt. Keith Longlois, of the Orange Police Department. The police were called at 7:51 a.m. Monday morning. The deaths are being investigated as homicides, and …