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Friend of TikTok star’s wife testifies about seeing injuries on her face three months before murder

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Witnesses testified in the murder trial of former TikTok star Ali Abulaban, charged in the shooting deaths of his wife, Ana Abulaban, and Rayburn Cardenas Barron. Ana’s best friend, Julia Stunze, recalled seeing injuries on Ana’s face three months before her murder, attributing them to an argument with Abulaban in their shared apartment. Stunze described witnessing a bruised face on Ana, recounting that the injuries stemmed from a heated disagreement that …

Caregiver Charged with Intentional Homicide After Poisoning Friend with Eye Drops: A 48 Hours Investigation

Pewaukee, Wisconsin – A tragic incident unfolded on October 3, 2018, when Jessy Kurczewski dialed 911 to report the discovery of her friend Lynn Hernan unresponsive in her Pewaukee, Wisconsin home. Jessy Kurczewski, the daughter of a close friend of Hernan, had been caring for her due to declining health. “48 Hours” contributor Jericka Duncan delves into the investigation surrounding Hernan’s mysterious death in the episode “Death By Eye Drops,” now available on Paramount+. Initially …

Former Best Friend Details Disturbing Conversations with Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell Leading Up to Murders

Boise, Idaho – In the ongoing trial of Chad Daybell, the former best friend of Lori Vallow Daybell, Melanie Gibb, testified about unsettling conversations she had with the couple leading up to the murders of Vallow Daybell’s husband and children, and Daybell’s wife. The conversations included prayers for the deaths of their partners, deceit about the whereabouts of Vallow Daybell’s missing children, justifications for lying, and discussions about people being categorized as “dark” or “light,” …

Man Charged with Open Murder in Fatal Shooting of Childhood Friend in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV, a tragic incident unfolded in a Las Vegas apartment complex, resulting in the death of a man at the hands of his childhood friend. Shaun Lee, 52, faces an open murder charge for the deadly September 2023 shooting, as per police records. The arrest took place on April 14, with Lee now held accountable for the fatal consequences of his actions. The events transpired in the early hours of September 15, 2023, …

Friend of Victim Launches Successful GoFundMe Campaign for Brutal Attack Injuries

Venice, California – A brutal attack on two women near the Venice Canals has sparked community support for one of the victims who suffered severe injuries. Following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist with her medical expenses and emotional recovery. The fundraising effort quickly surpassed its initial goal of $75,000, with donations pouring in from over 1,200 individuals, raising a total of more than $84,000. The victim, a 54-year-old single mother and …

Man receives life sentence for killing best friend in hammer attack

Birmingham, United Kingdom – A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a violent hammer attack that led to the death of his friend, Kenneth Ford. Gary O’Neill, 32, was found not guilty of murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. The tragic incident took place at O’Neill’s Birmingham bedsit on February 27, 2022, where he fatally attacked 30-year-old Mr. Ford, described as O’Neill’s ‘best friend’. Concerned friends alerted the …

Family friend matches Crime Stoppers reward to $10,000 in murder case of 15-year-old Ethan Martinez

San Antonio, Texas – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded on November 30th at a Northwest side apartment complex off Ray Ellison Blvd, where 15-year-old Ethan Martinez lost his life. As San Antonio police made efforts to seek justice for Martinez’s murder, they announced a Crime Stoppers reward of $5,000, which was later increased to $10,000 with the contribution of a family friend. According to Ethan’s mother, Stephanie Solis, her son was lured outside under false pretenses, …

Tragedy Strikes in Ottawa Suburb: Mother, Children, and Family Friend Found Dead in Vicious Attack

OTTAWA, Canada – A horrifying scene unfolded outside a suburban Ottawa home where the bodies of a mother, her four young children, and a family friend were discovered following a brutal attack. The sidewalk was stained with blood, marking the aftermath of the violence that shocked the community. In a tragic turn of events, Febrio De-Zoysa, a 19-year-old international student, faces six charges of first-degree murder in what Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs described as …

Family Friend Charged with Capital Murder in Death of 11-Year-Old Girl

LIVINGSTON, Texas – New court documents filed in Polk County reveal that the family friend accused of killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham now faces a capital murder charge. Don Steven McDougal, who was already in jail on an unrelated assault case, has been ordered to be held without bond. Video footage and cell phone data place McDougal at three locations of interest, including where Audrii’s body was discovered in the Trinity River. According to a criminal …

Teen Sentenced to 99 Years After Killing ‘Best Friend’ for $9M Online Offer

In Anchorage, Alaska, a teenager named Denali Brehmer has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for her role in the 2019 murder of Cynthia Hoffman. Brehmer was one of several defendants involved in this heinous crime. The murder of Cynthia Hoffman shocked the local community and highlighted the dangerous consequences of online manipulation and exploitation. The tragic loss of a young life has left a deep impact on the friends and family of the …