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Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Death of 13-Year-Old Florida Girl, Faces 60 Child Sex Crime Charges

TAMPA, Fla. – A heinous crime has shocked the community of Osceola County, Florida, as Stephan Sterns faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the death and disappearance of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Sterns, who lived with and was in a relationship with Madeline’s mother, had previously faced 60 child sex crime charges for the alleged sexual abuse of Madeline dating back to 2019. Court documents indicate that Sterns is accused of killing Madeline sometime between …

Man Arrested for Fatally Shooting 13-Year-Old Girl in North Lauderdale

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A tragic incident unfolded in North Lauderdale when a 13-year-old girl was killed by a gunshot, leading to the recent arrest of a 22-year-old man linked to the crime. The Broward Sheriff’s Office reported that on August 21, 2023, Samyiah James was shot at a residential neighborhood on SW 74th Avenue at 10:42 p.m. Despite efforts to save her life, James succumbed to her injuries shortly after the incident. Authorities revealed …

13-year-old Girl Accused of Fatally Stabbing Mother After Phone Taken Away: Pennsylvania Authorities

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – A tragic incident unfolded in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, when a 13-year-old girl allegedly took her mother’s life after her phone was confiscated. The authorities were called to the scene at approximately 12:30 p.m. following reports of a woman who was unresponsive. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the 44-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds to her neck, back, and head bleeding, as detailed by reports. The suspect, Lataya Powell, immediately expressed remorse to the …

13-Year-Old Denver Teen Accused of Fatally Shooting Grandfather on a Bus: Denver Police Claim

Denver, CO – A 13-year-old teenager from Denver has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and killing a man on a bus following a “verbal exchange” over the man’s “leg blocking the aisle,” according to the Denver Police Department. The incident occurred on a bus in Denver, where the 13-year-old and the man engaged in a confrontation over the positioning of the man’s leg, resulting in a fatal shooting. The tragic event has raised …

Gang-Motivated Shooting Death of 13-Year-Old Leads to Murder Charges for Gary Man and Alleged 49th Avenue Boys Gang Members

GARY, Indiana (AP) — A 21-year-old Gary man was charged Friday in connection with the gang-motivated shooting death of 13-year-old Orie Dodson nearly a year ago. Elijah Caleb Porter faces a murder charge, as well as firearm and criminal gang enhancements. Two other individuals from Gary, Dahvee Brunson and Kriston Barbee, Jr., both 18, had the same charges filed against them in August, according to court records. If convicted at trial, each defendant could face …

Miami Gardens Mourns 13-Year-Old George Harris Jr. After Tragic Shooting Incident

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Family, friends, and community members came together on Wednesday night to honor and remember 13-year-old George Harris Jr., who tragically lost his life in a shooting incident. The gathering took place at Charles Hadley Park, where a mobile billboard displayed photos of Harris, reminding everyone of the young life that was taken too soon. According to investigators, the shooting occurred while Harris and others were playing video games inside a home …