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Iowa Motel Room Turns into Makeshift Animal Shelter: Over 50 Cats and a Dog Found, Mother and Son Arrested

Des Moines, Iowa – A disturbing discovery at a local motel has led to the arrest of a mother and her son after police uncovered over 50 cats and a dog living in squalid conditions in their rented room, some of the animals found deceased and in states of decay. The ordeal began with a police investigation on January 3 at a Motel 6, when the authorities were alerted to possible animal neglect at the …

Urgent Manhunt Underway in Oregon After Woman Found Dead in John Day Motel

John Day, Ore. – Officials in Grant County continue their manhunt for a suspect in connection to the death of a woman discovered at a local motel. The tragedy unfolded on Friday when authorities were initially called to perform a welfare check at a residence but found the property vacant. Subsequent reports from staff at the John Day Motel led deputies to a grim discovery in one of the rooms. Authorities have identified the suspect …

Tragic Family Feud Ends in Double Fatal Shooting at Starkville Motel

Starkville, MS — A violent shooting at a local hotel Thursday morning resulted in the deaths of two men, escalating from a domestic dispute that involved a woman, her boyfriend, and her cousin. The incident unfolded at the Quality Inn on MS-12, where authorities pronounced Veshawn Williams, 25, from Columbus, and Robert Mayfield, 27, from Memphis, dead from gunshot wounds. Starkville Police Department officials reported the shooting occurred amid a quarrel involving Williams, who was …

Deadly Night at Tulsa Motel: Man Fatally Shot Following Hallway Altercation, Suspect At Large

Tulsa, Oklahoma – A late-night altercation at a Tulsa motel escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one man dead and the assailant on the run, police disclosed. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Studio Star Extended Stay motel, situated close to the junction of Interstate 44 and Yale Avenue. Arriving officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. Emergency medical teams rushed to administer CPR before …

Tragic Gunfire at South Carolina Motel: One Dead, One Wounded in Overnight Incident

Columbia, SC — A fatal shooting at a South Carolina motel over the weekend resulted in the death of one man and left another person injured, authorities reported. The incident unfolded at a local lodging facility in Columbia, adding to the concerns about rising instances of violence in areas frequented by tourists and transient visitors. The Columbia Police Department responded to emergency calls late Saturday night. Upon arrival, officers discovered one male victim deceased due …

Motel Mishap: THC Extraction Gone Wrong Leads to Explosive Situation

Lansing, Mich. — A Michigan man inadvertently triggered a small explosion over the weekend while attempting to extract THC from marijuana in a motel room, authorities said. The incident, which occurred on Sunday at a local motel, underscores the potential dangers of homemade narcotics production, particularly using volatile substances. Police were called to the scene shortly after reports of the explosion. Upon arrival, they found the windows of a motel room blown out but no …

Violent Nelson Motel Assault Ends with Jail Time for Perpetrator After Horrific Attack on Masseuse

Nelson, New Zealand – A man was sentenced in Nelson District Court after a violent episode in a local motel led to a series of charges including assault, threats of murder, and robbery. The incident, which occurred in September 2023, unfolded during what began as an hour-long hired massage and escalated into a severe attack. Judge Jo Rielly characterized the assault as both prolonged and unnecessary, occurring after a dispute over money and the unwillingness …

Blood-Drenched Son Arrested in Brutal Murder of Father at Hartford Motel

Hartford, CT — A man is facing charges after allegedly killing his father in a brutal attack outside a Hartford motel, an incident that left him covered in blood and resulted in a prompt police intervention. Late Thursday evening, Hartford police were summoned to the scene outside the motel, where they discovered the accused, a man in his early 30s, visibly distraught and drenched in blood. The victim, identified only as the perpetrator’s father, was …

Springfield Motel Tragedy Concludes: Judge Hands Down Sentence in Quadruple Homicide Case

Springfield, Mo. — A Missouri judge handed down a substantial sentence to a man responsible for the 2014 shooting deaths of four individuals at a Springfield motel, marking the end of a lengthy and emotional trial that has captured local attention for nearly a decade. Bradley M. Johnson, aged 46, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his actions on that fateful day, essentially spending the remainder of his life behind bars. …

Mystery at Budget Inn: Two Found Dead in Greenville Motel, Investigation Underway

Greenville, SC — A grim scene unfolded at a local motel on Wednesday morning when two men were found deceased and another injured, sparking an ongoing investigation by the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities were alerted to the crisis at the Budget Inn on Bruce Road following a 911 call that reported voices crying for help before 9:45 a.m. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the bodies alongside a man with minor injuries, who was subsequently …