Death Archives

Man Indicted for Aggravated Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping in Columbus Hotel Death

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A man faces charges of aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, kidnapping, rape, and strangulation in connection with the death of a 61-year-old woman at a north Columbus hotel. The Franklin County grand jury indicted Arthur Scott Jr., 36, on Monday in what authorities described as a “brutal attack” that led to the woman’s death. The court documents from the Franklin County Municipal Court revealed that Columbus Division of Police officers responded to a …

Man charged with first-degree murder in death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller

New York City, United States – A man from New York City has been indicted on first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller. The incident has shocked the city and raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers. The accused, whose name has not been released to the public, is alleged to have committed the heinous crime during a routine patrol in the city. Officer Diller was responding …

Man on Death Row Challenges Conviction Over Removal of Jewish Jurors

Hayward, California – A man convicted of a 1986 murder near the Hayward BART station is challenging his conviction and sentence after it was revealed that the prosecutor removed prospective jurors who were Jewish. This case is the first to go to court following revelations that Alameda County prosecutors had a pattern of removing Jewish and Black jurors from capital cases. The judge ordered a review of the cases after notes from the trial of …

Lincoln Woman Faces Murder Charge for Husband’s Death in 2022

Lincoln, Nebraska – A Lincoln woman, Amanda Wright, was charged with first-degree murder on Monday for the death of her husband, Zachary Svoboda, last year. According to the probable cause affidavit, Wright, 41, allegedly provided Svoboda with a deadly dose of fentanyl, leading to his death on August 21 at their residence in Lincoln. Wright was ordered by Judge Thomas Zimmerman to be held without bond and is currently in custody at the Lancaster County …

37-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder in Edmonton Man’s Death

Edmonton, Canada – A 37-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a 70-year-old Edmonton man in January last year. Ronald Bell was discovered dead at a residence near 107th Avenue and 106th Street on Sunday, January 1, 2023, under circumstances initially labeled as a “sudden death.” However, a subsequent autopsy revealed that Bell’s demise was indeed a homicide, although police have not disclosed the exact cause of death for …

Surfer’s Tragic Stabbing Death Leaves Community in Mourning and Police on the Hunt

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales – A tragic incident unfolded at a beach on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, where a young surfer lost his life in a brutal stabbing. Kye Schaefer, a 22-year-old with a vibrant spirit and a kind heart, was found with severe stab wounds in the carpark of a popular Coffs Harbour beach early one Thursday morning. Despite efforts to save him, Schaefer succumbed to his injuries shortly …

$20,000 Reward Offered for Information in Shooting Death of Dolphin in Cameron Parish

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Authorities are offering a substantial reward for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible for the tragic death of a young dolphin found shot to death on a beach in Louisiana last month. The dolphin, a bottlenose species, was discovered on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service conducted a necropsy at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, revealing disturbing details …

Man Stabbed to Death in Ellesmere Port Sparks Murder Investigation

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire – A murder investigation has been initiated following a fatal stabbing in the town of Ellesmere Port. Authorities reported that the victim was attacked by three unidentified individuals on Summertrees Road around 8:20 pm BST on Wednesday. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Cheshire Police have called for any witnesses to come forward with information regarding the incident. Chief Superintendent …

Man Indicted for Murder in Connection with 9-Year-Old Girl’s Valentine’s Day Shooting Death

Houston, Texas – Tony Earls has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the tragic death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez, who was fatally shot on Valentine’s Day in 2022. Earls, 33, is currently being held at the Harris County Jail with a bond set at $100,000 for the murder charge. Additionally, he is facing a family violence charge with a bond of $40,000 attached to it. The incident occurred when Earls, who was …

Florida Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Death of Girlfriend, Police Say

St. Petersburg, Florida – A Florida man, Gregory Shinn, 48, is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his girlfriend, 59-year-old Katrin Simpson, at their home in February. The tragic incident took place on Whiting Drive in St. Petersburg, where authorities responded to a call about Simpson hanging in the garage by a black wire from a wooden beam. Despite efforts to save her, Simpson was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial reports …