Killing Archives

Judge Confirms Trial Readiness for Suspect in Tragic Killing of Elwood Police Officer

ELWOOD, Ind. — In a recent court ruling, Madison County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Hopper declared a suspect accused of the fatal shooting of an Elwood police officer competent to stand trial. Carl Roy Webb Boards II, who could face the death penalty if convicted, is charged with felony murder and resisting arrest in the July 2022 killing of Officer Noah Shahnavaz. This judicial decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of Boards’ mental competence, a deliberation …

Intensive Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Tragic Killing of Chicago Postal Worker

CHICAGO — In a chilling episode that underscores the rising hazards faced by postal workers, the Chicago Police Department has intensified its search for the assailant responsible for the murder of 48-year-old postal worker Octavia Redmond. Redmond was fatally shot while on her delivery route in the city’s West Pullman neighborhood. Authorities located a burnt-out Dodge Durango, believed to be linked to the crime, in an open field on the 8900 block of South Holland …

Man Who Suffered Paranoid Delusions Receives Hospital Order After Tragically Killing Mother

Lincoln, U.K. – A British court has ordered Shaun Emmerson, who killed his 71-year-old mother in a tragic manifestation of his mental illness, to be indefinitely detained in a psychiatric hospital. The 51-year-old was experiencing a severe psychotic episode when he attacked his mother, Christine Emmerson, using a kitchen knife on August 3 of the previous year. During the incident, which occurred in their home in West Ashby, Lincolnshire, Shaun inflicted 35 stab wounds on …

Suspect in Custody for Killing Off-Duty Deputy and Assaulting Pizza Shop Employee in Houston

Houston, TX — Authorities have detained Ronnie Palmer, suspected in the fatal shooting of an off-duty deputy and an aggravated assault at a local pizza restaurant, officials disclosed. Palmer was apprehended peacefully late Thursday according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, following the Wednesday night incidents that shook the community. The arrest concluded a tense search for the suspect linked with two violent occurrences within hours. The sequence of events began just past 10 p.m. …

Twist in Tampa Tragedy: Key Suspect in Local Man’s Killing Dies in Separate Crime Spree

Tampa, FL — The unresolved case surrounding the murder of Patrick Farrow earlier this year in Tampa took a dramatic turn following the death of a key individual associated with the investigation. Stephen Davis, identified by local law enforcement as a person of interest in Farrow’s murder, died while committing an unrelated crime. According to police reports, Davis was involved in a criminal activity on Monday evening when he was fatally injured. The incident, though …

Tragic Investigation Underway in Birmingham: Authorities Probe Potential Trafficking in Recent Killing

Birmingham, Ala. — A recent homicide in Birmingham has raised profound concerns about human trafficking implications as investigators delve into the background of the victim, who hailed from Cuba. Last week, the city witnessed the tragic death of 34-year-old Dianisleidy Rodriguez Hernandez, marking one of several violent incidents in a span of just five days. Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr revealed that Johnny Sears has been arrested and charged with the murder of Hernandez, …

Devastating Day: Russia Escalates Assault on Ukraine, Killing Dozens and Hitting Critical Infrastructure

Kyiv, Ukraine — Early on the morning of July 8, Ukraine was hit by a devastating wave of Russian missile attacks, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk, Pokrovsk, and Kramatorsk were targeted, resulting in substantial casualties and damage. According to Ukrainian officials, approximately 30 people were killed and over 90 injured in the attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that around 40 missiles of various types struck …

Family Feud Turns Fatal: Haryana ASI Murdered in Contract Killing Orchestrated by Brother-in-Law Over Property Dispute

Chandigarh, India – Police in Haryana have uncovered a grim tale of familial betrayal leading to the calculated assassination of 40-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector Sanjeev Kumar. Kumar was fatally shot by two motorcycle-riding assailants while walking outside his residence in Kutail village on July 3. Authorities have linked the killing to a dispute over property involving Kumar’s brother-in-law, who is believed to have orchestrated the murder from Canada. The Special Task Force (STF) of Karnal made …

California Jury Finds Man Guilty of Hate Crime and Murder in Tragic Killing of Gay College Student

Santa Ana, California — A California man was found guilty by a jury of committing a hate crime and murder in the fatal stabbing of a gay college student, a case that has reignited discussions about the safety of LGBTQ+ individuals in society. The incident that led to the conviction took place several years ago and involved Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old University of Pennsylvania student who was visiting his family in Orange County during winter …

Deadly Bombing Strikes Southern Thailand, Killing One and Injuring 18 Near Police Housing in Yala

BANGKOK, Thailand — A devastating explosion attributed to suspected insurgents, involving a vehicle borne improvised explosive device, tragically killed a woman and injured 18 others on Thursday in southern Thailand’s Yala Province, near the Malaysian border. The blast, which took place at 10:10 a.m. local time, targeted the vicinity of a residential building utilized by local law enforcement personnel. The bomb was clandestinely planted within a vehicle stationed alongside the road adjacent to the Bannang …