CRIME Archives

Texas Residents Required to Provide Zip Code for Super Purchase

Residents in Houston, Texas, are facing a unique challenge when making online purchases. When entering their shipping information, they are presented with a dropdown menu that lists every state in the United States, as well as other countries. This extensive list of options can be overwhelming and time-consuming for users trying to navigate through it to find their specific location. This issue is not unique to Houston, as many online shoppers across the country have …

Murder Charges Filed: Woman Stabs Two Others, One Fatally, in South Philadelphia Home

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A woman has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in South Philadelphia late Sunday night. Police identified the suspect as Rachel Alexander Pisano, 32, of Philadelphia. She faces charges of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, and other related crimes. The incident occurred on the 2700 block of Sheridan Street at around 11 p.m. According to witnesses, two women arrived at a home and a fight broke out on the porch …

Ontario Poison Seller Kenneth Law Charged in Connection with 14 Ontario Deaths

Kenneth Law, a 58-year-old man from Mississauga, Ontario, has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder in connection with multiple deaths across the province. The new charges are related to the same alleged victims in several Ontario cities, including Toronto and Thunder Bay. Law was already facing 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide. Among the alleged victims are Stephen Mitchell Jr., 21, from Toronto, and Ashtyn Prosser, 19, from Windsor, Ontario. Law was …

Runway Safety Concerns Spotlighted as Japan Investigates Tokyo Crash

TOKYO, Japan – Authorities in Japan are conducting an investigation into a runway incident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, where a Porsche sports car skidded off the runway and crashed into a structure. The incident has raised concerns about runway safety and the protocols in place to prevent such accidents. The crash, which occurred at the end of March, involved a privately owned Porsche that was being driven by a professional driver. The car reportedly skidded …

Massachusetts Autopsy Ruled Indian-Origin Couple and Daughter’s Deaths as Murder-Suicide

DOVER, Massachusetts – Medical authorities have declared the deaths of an Indian-origin couple and their daughter in Massachusetts as a murder-suicide following an autopsy last week. Rakesh Kamal (57), his wife Teena Kamal (54) and their daughter Arianna Kamal (18), a college student, were found dead in their $5 million mansion on December 28, 2023. Police found a firearm near Rakesh Kamal’s body. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Teena and Arianna …

Murder Clearance Rates Plummet Amid Lack of Respect for Police Officers and Increase in Stranger Killings

Increased unsolved murder rates in the United States have been attributed to a lack of respect for police officers and more killings by strangers, according to retired law enforcement officials. These factors have contributed to a decrease in the homicide clearance rate to 50 percent in 2022 from 83.7 percent in 1964, according to a report by the independent Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ). Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker noted that the rise in …

18-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Coaching Teen in Fatal Robbery

HOUSTON, Texas – A Houston man is facing murder charges after allegedly coaching a 16-year-old through a robbery that resulted in the teenager’s death. The victim, Edwin Quinones, was found dead in an elevator at the Haven at Elgin apartments after being shot on Dec. 12. According to court documents, 18-year-old Larry Holmes has been charged in connection with Quinones’ death, despite not being present during the robbery. The incident occurred when Quinones attempted to …

Biryani Dispute at Hyderabad Restaurant Turns Physical: Staff Assault Customers

HYDERABAD, India – A recent dispute at the Abids Grand Hotel in Hyderabad, India, saw a confrontation between customers and restaurant staff over the quality of biryani. The incident, captured in a video circulating on the internet, allegedly shows waiters assaulting a group of patrons with sticks, leading to a heated argument and physical altercation. According to reports, the complainant’s family had gathered at the restaurant to celebrate the New Year. Unsatisfied with the quality …

10-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Fatally Shooting Another Child with Father’s Stolen Gun in Sacramento Suburb

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A tragic incident unfolded in an unincorporated Sacramento suburb when a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed by another child with his father’s gun, according to authorities. The heartbreaking event took place on a Saturday afternoon in Foothill Farms, sparking a response from Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies. They discovered the 10-year-old victim in a parking lot, bleeding from the head and neck. Despite efforts to save him, he was later pronounced …

Israeli Drone Strikes Deputy Hamas Chief in Beirut, Sparking Tensions

BEIRUT, Lebanon – In a targeted strike, an Israeli drone killed the deputy chief of Hamas in Beirut. The attack, which took place in the Lebanese capital, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group. The deputy Hamas chief, whose name was not immediately released, was known for his involvement in coordinating military and security operations for the group. The strike was a clear demonstration of Israel’s determination to …