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Massive Arlington Explosion Deliberately Caused by Deceased Homeowner, Officials Confirm

ARLINGTON, Va. – A horrific explosion that ripped through a duplex in Arlington in December 2023 has been determined by fire investigators as an intentional act by the deceased homeowner, James Yoo. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Arlington County police, and fire departments, revealed this unsettling conclusion in their latest findings on Friday. The investigation into the explosion, which claimed the life of James Yoo, shed …

Multiple casualties as stage collapses at rally in Mexico, leaving many injured and deceased

Tlalnepantla, Mexico – A tragic incident unfolded as a stage collapsed during a rally in Tlalnepantla, Mexico, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. The event, which took a devastating turn, led to chaos and panic among the attendees. The authorities swiftly responded to the scene, working to rescue those trapped under the rubble and provide medical assistance to the wounded. The rally, which aimed to gather people for a specific cause, turned into a scene …

DNA Evidence Links Deceased U.S. Sex Offender to Cold Cases in Canada: 4 Victims Identified

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Police in Canada have made a significant breakthrough in a cold case investigation involving the killings of two women and two teens almost 50 years ago. Through the use of DNA evidence, authorities have connected a deceased convicted U.S. sex offender to the murders and are now exploring the possibility of his involvement in other unsolved homicides or sexual assaults in western Canada. Eva Dvorak, Patricia “Patsy” McQueen, Melissa Rehorek, and …

Residential House Explosion in Wood River Ruled as Arson: One Suspect Deceased

Wood River, Nebraska – A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday morning when the Wood River Fire Department responded to a report of a residential house explosion at 107 E. Eleventh Street. The explosion not only caused significant damage to the residence but also impacted neighboring structures. As authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered that one occupant was unaccounted for, triggering a thorough investigation. State Fire Marshal Investigators were called in to assist with determining …

Two Russian Residents Found Deceased in Fredericton Apartment, Police Investigating Unrelated Downtown Cyclist Accident

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick – Two individuals were discovered deceased at an apartment on the south side of Fredericton on Saturday morning, according to the local police department. Authorities have not released the identities of the individuals, but they have confirmed that both were residents of the unit. The Chief of the Fredericton Police Force, Martin Gaudet, stated that the deceased individuals were of Russian descent and that their next of kin had yet to be …

Maryland State Police Seek New Leads in Unsolved Cases Possibly Linked to Deceased Convicted Murderer

FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. – Maryland State Police are seeking new leads on unsolved homicide cases that may be linked to a convicted murderer who recently confessed to a 2006 case before passing away. In September 2022, 64-year-old Garry Artman of White Springs, Florida was charged with the murder of Dusty Shuck, a 24-year-old woman whose body was discovered near a rest stop in Frederick County in 2006. He faced charges of first- and second-degree murder, …

DNA evidence links deceased Virginia fisherman to 1980s murder spree, providing closure for victims’ families

LANCASTER, Va. (AP) — DNA evidence has linked a Virginia fisherman who passed away in 2017 to a series of brutal murders in the 1980s, providing closure for the families of the victims who had long awaited justice. Alan W. Wilmer, who died at the age of 63, had no previous felonies to his name, allowing investigators to collect his DNA only after his death, according to Virginia State Police. Wilmer is suspected of a …

Virginia State Police Identify Deceased Fisherman as Suspect in Cold Case Murders from Late 1980s

Police in Virginia have identified a deceased fisherman as the suspect in three murders that took place in the late 1980s. The man, Alan W. Wilmer, has been linked to the deaths of David Knobling and Robin Edwards in Isle of Wight County in 1987, as well as the killing of Teresa Lynn Howell in Hampton in 1989. Authorities were led to Wilmer after receiving an undisclosed tip, prompting a DNA request that ultimately led …

Virginia police name deceased fisherman & hunter as suspect in unsolved 1980s murders

SUFFOLK, Va. – The Virginia police identified the late Alan W. Wilmer Sr., a hunter and fisherman, as a suspect in three unsolved murders that occurred in the 1980s. The authorities utilized DNA evidence to connect Wilmer to the 1987 murders of David Knobling and Robin Edwards in Isle Of Wight, as well as the 1989 murder of Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell in Hampton. Wilmer Sr. passed away in December 2017 in Lancaster County, Virginia …

Woman of Deceased Man from Lewiston Mass Shooting Advocates for Deaf Community

LEWISTON, Maine – Megan Vozzella, the wife of a man who was tragically killed in a mass shooting, is speaking out on behalf of the deaf community. She met her late husband, Stephen Vozzella, 12 years ago. The couple was just two weeks away from celebrating their first wedding anniversary when he was shot and killed. Stephen Vozzella was a member of the deaf community, and his wife is now advocating for the rights and …