CRIME Archives

Construction Workers Injured in Air Test Explosion at Piscataway Bridge Site

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – On Friday, an air test explosion at the River Road bridge construction site injured four workers, two of them seriously. The crew, contracted by the state Department of Transportation, was working on the reconstruction of the bridge over Interstate 287 when the incident occurred. According to Mayor Brian Wahler, the workers were installing new sections of a natural gas line when an explosion took place during an air pressure test. The blast, …

Two Women Sentenced to Decades and Life in Prison for Ambushing and Robbing Hiking Couple

Talladega, AL — Two women have been sentenced to serve several decades in federal prison for the murder of a 22-year-old Florida college student after they faked car trouble to ambush and rob a couple hiking in Alabama’s Talladega National Forest in the summer of 2022. Yasmine Marie Adel Hider of Oklahoma was sentenced to 35 years in prison for robbery, second-degree murder, and kidnapping the victim’s girlfriend Mikayla Paulus. Meanwhile, Krystal Diane Pinkins, of …

Pandemic Mental Health Impact on Mass Shootings in the United States

LITTLETON, Colo. – Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the tragic shooting at Columbine High School, a day that witnessed the loss of 13 lives in a senseless act of violence. A day that was once unimaginable. However, in the years following the Columbine massacre, the frequency of mass shootings in America has increased dramatically. These tragedies have become so common that they are no longer shocking, with Columbine now ranking at number 16 …

Two Women Sentenced in Talladega National Forest Crimes: One Gets Life, the Other 35 Years

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Two women have been sentenced for crimes committed in the Talladega National Forest, announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton Peeples. U.S. District Court Judge R. David Proctor sentenced 21-year-old Yasmine Marie Hider, from Edmond, Okla., to 35 years in prison and 37-year-old Krystal Diane Pinkins, from Memphis, Tenn., to life in prison. Hider accepted responsibility and pled guilty to murder, kidnapping, and robbery in …

Belmarsh Prison Accused of Cover-Up in Killer’s Behind-Bars Affair: Aunt of Murdered Zara Aleena Demands Inquiry

LONDON, UK – Zara Aleena’s family is accusing Belmarsh prison of covering up the scandal involving the killer of Zara, Jordan McSweeney, engaging in a sexual relationship while behind bars. This revelation has led to criticisms leveled at prison officials and Cabinet ministers for being unaware of the affair, for three months after it occurred. The family of Zara Aleena, a law graduate who was brutally murdered, is demanding an inquiry into how McSweeney was …

Convicted killer’s shocking deathbed confession of murdering 11 women shakes Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – In a shocking turn of events, a 26-year-old cold case involving the murder of Sharon Hammack has finally been solved. After evading justice for more than two decades, Gary Artman, the prime suspect in the case, was linked to the crime through DNA evidence. Artman, who was serving time for Hammack’s murder, confessed to killing 11 women just before his death in prison from lung cancer. The case had remained unsolved …

Comparing ‘Alive’ and ‘Society of the Snow’: A Tale of Survival and Cinematic Choices

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The “Miracle of the Andes” has captured the attention of filmmakers for decades, resulting in multiple adaptations of the harrowing story of survival after a plane crash. The most well-known adaptations are the 1976 film “Survive!” and the 1993 movie “Alive.” Now, the new film “Society of the Snow” has brought a fresh perspective to the story of the Uruguayan rugby team’s struggle for survival in the Andes. Both “Alive” and …

Spike in JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Reported in Several Indian States Amidst Decrease in Active Cases

NEW DELHI, India – In the past 24 hours, India has reported 756 new cases and five deaths from COVID-19, according to the Union Health Ministry. The states of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Jammu & Kashmir reported the latest fatalities, with the total number of active cases decreasing to 4,049. Since the start of the pandemic in January 2020, India has recorded a cumulative total of 4,50,18,134 confirmed cases and 5,33,392 deaths. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics …

Rising Wave of Political Violence and Threats Grips United States in Wake of Capitol Assault, Says University of Chicago Political Scientist

WASHINGTON—Following the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, there has been a surge in politically motivated violence and threats against elected officials, judges, and government buildings. This wave of violence has raised concerns about the stability of the democratic process in this presidential-election year. According to Robert Pape, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, the country is currently experiencing a significant level of radicalization, with an increasing number of individuals …

Iowa School Shooting Leaves 17-Year-Old Dead and Seven Others Injured During a Small-Town Tragedy

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A tragic shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day back from winter break has left one student dead and seven others injured. The suspected shooter, 17-year-old Perry High School student Dylan Butler, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim of the shooting was identified as 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, a sixth-grader. Authorities have provided no information on a possible motive for the shooting or how the assailant …