homicide Archives

Boyfriend Shoots and Buries Woman in Backyard

NEW ORLEANS, LA – A local man is behind bars, facing serious charges in connection with a disturbing crime that has left a community reeling. Authorities have apprehended Benjamin Camp, 24, who confessed to the murder of his girlfriend, Essence Peters, and subsequently burying her in their backyard. The grim discovery was made Saturday on Marigny Street, where police unearthed human remains following Camp’s admission. Family members have confirmed the identity of the victim as …

Tragic Discovery: Tied Bodies Found in Mediterranean Spark Investigation into Migrant Smuggling and Homicide

Palma de Mallorca, Spain — Authorities have launched an investigation into the grim discovery of multiple corpses in the Mediterranean Sea, where the victims were found with their hands and feet bound. The Civil Guard reported on Monday that since mid-May, at least five bodies exhibiting these signs have been spotted, raising suspicions that they may be migrants from North Africa. Investigators speculate that the tied-up victims might have been executed or abandoned by their …

Crawford County Double Homicide: Suspects Arrested After Fatal Dispute Over Debt

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. — A double homicide has shaken the community, with authorities confirming that two men were fatally shot inside a residence near Chester on Tuesday night. The victims, identified as Jay Collins, 66, and Donny Shipp, 70, were discovered at Collins’ home after law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire. Shipp, gravely wounded, was airlifted to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. In connection with the shooting, two suspects—Billy …

Suspicion Surrounds Fatal Garner House Fire as Investigators Uncover Homicide and Arson Evidence

GARNER, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a tragic house fire in Garner that resulted in multiple fatalities, linking the incident to arson and homicide. On Tuesday at approximately 9:30 a.m., emergency responders arrived at a residence on Rand Road, close to the intersection with Ten Ten Road, where firefighters discovered the bodies of four individuals, including a man and two teenagers. The deceased have been identified as 49-year-old Shannon Collins and the two victims aged …

Tragic Turn in Marion County: Three More Arrested in Connection to Double Homicide Linked to Drug Deal Gone Wrong

Marion County, Fla. — A tragic incident in late May has led to further arrests in connection with a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers. On May 29, gunfire erupted on Tubello Court, during what authorities believe was a drug-related meeting that devolved into a robbery. The initial investigation indicated that two groups had planned to engage in a narcotics transaction when tensions escalated, culminating in the fatal shooting. Previously, law enforcement …

Sentenced to a Century: Man Receives 100 Years for Murder and Attempted Homicide

GOSHEN, Ind. — A man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in a murder and an attempted homicide that shocked the local community. Prosecutors described the case as a harrowing example of violence that devastated families and heightened fears within the area. The sentencing took place following a trial that revealed the harrowing details of the events leading to the tragic death and the assault. The 32-year-old defendant faced charges stemming …

Shock and Grief in Elkhorn: Homicide Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Bartender and Her Husband

ELKHORN, Wis. — A high-stakes homicide trial has commenced in Walworth County, centering around a tragic double shooting that left a young couple dead inside a local bar. Emerson and Gina Weingart, both newlyweds, were fatally shot in February 2024 at the Sports Page Bar, where Gina was employed as a bartender. During the trial, which officially began with opening statements on June 24, prosecutors charged that Thomas Routt is responsible for the couple’s deaths. …

Police Launch Homicide Investigation After 60-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Brooklyn Apartment with Severe Injuries

Brooklyn, New York — A man was discovered dead in his Crown Heights apartment over the weekend, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The 60-year-old victim was found unresponsive inside his residence on Sterling Place near Kingston Avenue during a wellness check requested by a concerned party shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers located the man lying on the bedroom floor, where he exhibited noticeable head and facial injuries. Law enforcement officials …

Portland Police Investigate Homicide After Early Morning Disturbance Leads to Arrest

Portland, Ore. — A man was discovered deceased early Sunday morning in a residential area of northeast Portland, prompting quick action from local law enforcement. Police were alerted just before 4 a.m. to a disturbance at a home located near Northeast Winona Street and Northeast Claremont Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the victim inside the residence. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the cause of death, leaving investigators working to piece together …

Fugitive Arrested in Puerto Rico, Extradited to Philly for February Double Homicide

Philadelphia police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting deaths of two men earlier this year. Alejandro Perez, 31, was apprehended in Puerto Rico and returned to Philadelphia for prosecution, according to law enforcement officials. The violent incident occurred around 3:46 a.m. on February 10, 2025, in the 700 block of Adams Avenue, located in Northeast Philadelphia. Responding officers found two men suffering from critical gunshot wounds near a Jeep Cherokee. Rudy Reyes, …