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Dentist Charged with Wife’s Murder Accused of Plotting to Kill Detective, Manipulate Trial Testimony

Aurora, CO — In a shocking twist to a murder case that has captivated the community, an Aurora dentist charged with the poisoning death of his wife is now facing additional allegations of plotting to kill a police detective and bribing a witness to perjure herself. James Craig, who is accused of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of 43-year-old Angela Craig, allegedly offered $20,000 to a fellow inmate to execute the lead detective on …

Decades Later, a Shocking Twist: How a Young Detective and a Hidden Confession Solved a Notorious Houston Double Murder

Houston, TX – Over four decades after the brutal murders of James and Virginia Campbell in their Houston home, new insights and reflections emerge from their grandson, Matthew Ray, and those involved in cracking one of the city’s most chilling unsolved cases. The night of the murder in June 1982, Matthew and his brother were innocents, sleeping peacefully at the foot of their grandparents’ bed. The couple, respected in the community, met a violent end …

Breakthrough in Mansfield Cold Case: The Detective Work That Led to the Arrest of a Long-Sought Suspect

Mansfield, Ohio — Decades after a chilling crime left a community grasping for answers, a breakthrough in technology and detective work has finally led to the arrest of a suspect in a long-standing Mansfield cold case. The persistent efforts demonstrate a testament to law enforcement’s dedication to bringing closure to cases, no matter how old. The case dates back to 1990 when the quaint city of Mansfield was rocked by the mysterious death of a …

Tragedy Strikes Oak Park: Police Detective Killed in Line of Duty During Armed Confrontation

Oak Park, IL – A harrowing confrontation outside the Oak Park Public Library turned tragic late last month when Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed while confronting an armed suspect. The deadly encounter, captured on multiple police body cameras, unfolded rapidly after officers responded to reports of a man seen with a gun near a local bank. The Oak Park Police Department released footage from the incident involving five officers, including Reddins, who was …

Chicago Resident Faces Charges in Tragic Killing of Suburban Detective

Chicago, IL – A Chicago resident has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a suburban police detective, marking a tragic escalation in the violence that has recently gripped parts of the area. The incident occurred late Thursday night in Burr Ridge, a normally quiet suburb located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Authorities reported that 36-year-old Detective James Matthews of the Burr Ridge Police Department was fatally shot during what appeared …

Chicago Man Faces Murder Charge in Historic Fatal Shooting of Oak Park Detective

CHICAGO — A 37-year-old man from Chicago has been charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death of an Oak Park police detective last Friday. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office confirmed Jerell Thomas, a resident of North Lawndale, was responsible for the death of Detective Allan Reddins. Detective Reddins, an Oak Park officer since 2019, responded to a report of an armed individual fleeing a bank on Lake Street when he was fatally shot. …

Repeat Offender Faces Felony Murder Charges in the Fatal Shooting of Oak Park Detective

Chicago, IL – A man labeled by law enforcement as a “habitual criminal” has been formally charged with felony murder following the fatal shooting of an Oak Park police detective, marking a grim milestone in what had been a revolving door of previous offenses. The incident, which resulted in the death of a seasoned detective, has sparked intense scrutiny of recurring crime patterns involving repeat offenders. The accused, whose criminal record includes a history of …

Teen Betrayed: Detective Testifies Friends Orchestrated Fatal Lexington Shooting

Lexington, Ky. — A tragic event unfolded in Lexington earlier this week when a teenage boy was fatally shot in what police now describe as a setup by his own friends, according to new testimony presented in court. The incident, which grips the community with sorrow and disbelief, took a surprising turn as a detective involved in the case spoke candidly during a recent judicial hearing. The victim, a 16-year-old local high school student whose …

Daughter Turns Detective: The Heartfelt Quest of a True Crime Podcaster to Solve Her Father’s Mysterious Murder

Los Angeles – When Madison McGhee was growing up, she had been told that her father, John Cornelius McGhee, also known as “J.C.,” had died of a heart attack. That belief was shattered in 2012, when she learned from her mother that her father had been murdered, and his case remained unsolved. Fueled by this revelation, McGhee, then 16, set out on a relentless journey to uncover the truth behind her father’s death, a quest …

Former Detective Urges Murder Investigation in Baffling Death of Vacationing Dad in Magaluf

MAGALUF, Spain — Authorities are investigating the perplexing death of Michael Grant, a 45-year-old Irish father of four, whose unresponsive body was discovered early Monday morning near the bustling Punta Ballena strip in Magaluf, a case that has prompted calls for a murder investigation. Michael, a youth football coach and physiotherapist, was on a family vacation with his wife, children, and a group of other families when he tragically died under mysterious circumstances. Initially considered …