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Lifeguard at Chicago Park Charged with Murder After Shooting Teen Cousin of Laquan McDonald

Chicago — A lifeguard employed by the Chicago Park District has been charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting that left two teenagers injured, one fatally, near Douglass Park’s swimming pool. Charles Leto, 55, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder after the incident occurred Thursday evening. According to authorities, the shooting took place around 7 p.m. as the boys, ages 14 and 15, were lingering in the park near a basketball court after …

Queens Man Convicted in Gruesome Triple Homicide of Girlfriend, Her Son, and Cousin

Jamaica, New York — In a harrowing court case that revealed disturbing details about a brutal tripe homicide, defendant Travis Blake was found guilty of first-degree murder on Tuesday. The conviction stems from the June 2022 murder of his girlfriend, her son, and her niece in a violent spree that shocked their Queens neighborhood. The 31-year-old Jamaica resident now faces a potential life sentence without parole following a three-and-a-half-week trial that culminated in a mere …

San Antonio Man Seeks Justice 31 Years After Tragic Home Invasion Kills Sister and Pregnant Cousin

SAN ANTONIO — Over three decades after a fatal home invasion that claimed the lives of two family members, including a pregnant woman, relatives are still seeking closure for a case that has baffled authorities and gripped the local community in San Antonio. The unresolved crime dates back to February 1992, when 15-year-old Christi Kaufman and her 23-year-old cousin Debbie Jo Perkins were mercilessly shot inside Perkins’ home located on Fredonia Street on the city’s …

12-Year-Old Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Teen Cousin – Brooklyn Tragedy Unfolds

Brooklyn, New York – A 12-year-old boy is facing charges of manslaughter and homicide after the fatal shooting of his teenage cousin in Brooklyn. The tragic incident, which took place on Sunday, prompted a swift response from the New York Police Department. According to reports, the shooting occurred around 10:24 a.m. when authorities received a call about a person who had been shot. While police have not officially confirmed the relationship between the victim and …

Virginia Officials: Man Kills Cousin Who Knew of Past Killings

Richmond, Virginia – Virginia authorities reported a disturbing incident where a man was allegedly killed by his own cousin, whom he considered a “liability” due to knowledge of past killings. The victim’s cousin was arrested in connection with the murder, raising questions about the motives behind this tragic event. According to officials, the victim had confided in his cousin about being involved in previous violent acts. It is believed that this information led the cousin …

St. Helena Man Found Guilty in 2021 Murder of Cousin

ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA – A man from St. Helena, California, was found guilty of his cousin’s murder in 2021 on Thursday, marking a tragic end to a family relationship gone awry. The convicted individual, whose name has not been disclosed to the public, received the verdict after a thorough legal process that unfolded over the course of several months. The trial shed light on the circumstances surrounding the cousin’s untimely death, revealing a complex web …

Paterson Man Charged with Murder in Death of Cousin: Prosecutors

Paterson, New Jersey – A tragic incident unfolded in Paterson as a 22-year-old man was charged with the murder of his own cousin. The Passaic County prosecutors brought forth charges against Darwin Estrada-Cruz in connection with the killing of 31-year-old Jorge Estrada-Cruz. Authorities stated that the arrest of Darwin Estrada-Cruz took place just hours after Jorge Estrada-Cruz was discovered unresponsive in a house located on Straight Street and 16th Avenue. Upon responding to reports of …

Employee airlifted to hospital with severe burns after Texas hotel explosion: Cousin details her fight for life

FORT WORTH, Texas – Maite Karen Lopez, an employee at the Sandman Signature Hotel’s Musume Restaurant, is fighting for her life after being airlifted to the hospital with severe burns following an explosion in Fort Worth. The explosion occurred at the Sandman Signature Hotel, causing severe injuries to Lopez and several other individuals. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the explosion to determine what led to this tragic incident. Lopez’s cousin spoke out about …