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Community Gathers to Remember Bodmin Rugby Player Slain a Year Ago

Bodmin, England – A solemn vigil was held in Bodmin, England, one year after the tragic murder of a beloved rugby player. The community gathered to remember the life of the young athlete, whose promising future was cut short by senseless violence. The rugby player’s friends and family spoke at the vigil, sharing heartfelt memories and honoring his legacy. Candles were lit, and prayers were said in remembrance of the impact he had on those …

Father of Slain Bronx Girl Hopes for Justice as Mother Faces Murder Charges

A Bronx mother residing at the Forest Houses in the Bronx, New York, has been charged with the murder of her 6-year-old daughter, causing anguish for the child’s father who seeks justice for his beloved daughter. Jelayah Eason was tragically discovered bruised and unconscious in her mother’s apartment on E. 165th Street on May 26, 2023. Despite efforts to save her at Lincoln Hospital, the young girl did not survive. Lynija Eason Kumar, 27, was …

Heartbreak in Whiting: Vigil Held for Slain Chicago Teen Amid Demands for Justice

WHITING, Ind. – A community in Whiting, Indiana, gathered to honor the memory of a 14-year-old Chicago teenager, Damien Abenante-Villa, who was tragically shot and killed while visiting family in Northwest Indiana nearly a month ago. The incident has left family and friends seeking answers in the wake of the senseless violence that took the young boy’s life. Damien’s father, Alexander Villa, is currently serving a life sentence for the shooting death of off-duty Chicago …

Mother of Slain Tuscaloosa Teen Fights Heartache to Raise Funds for Burial

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A grieving mother in Tuscaloosa is facing an unimaginable loss after her son, Jacob Crumpton, was fatally shot during a robbery attempt. The heartbroken mother, Jalena Chamblis, recently opened up about the devastating tragedy that took her son’s life. The incident, which occurred when Crumpton was just 18 years old, also claimed the life of another teenager. Chamblis expressed her deep sadness and the difficulty of coming to terms with the loss …

Grieving Mother Seeks Justice for Slain Son as Accused Killer Remains at Large

Shelby, North Carolina – Phyllis Ruff recalls the day her son was born, naming him Timothy after the nurse who helped her during 24 hours of labor. Now, she is grappling with the loss of her firstborn and seeking answers to his tragic death. Timothy Lamont Ruff, 50, died on March 29 after being fatally shot by Jonathan Martzes Petty, 41, outside an apartment building in Shelby. The altercation between the two escalated when Petty …

Family of Slain Man Demands Justice as Video Evidence Surfaces in Southwest DC Case

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – A mother from North Carolina traveled to D.C. to protest the investigation into her son’s killing on Galveston Street SW, just over a year ago. Kristian Stewart, 21, was shot outside the Gardens Apartments in Southwest D.C. His family claims that the moments leading up to his death were captured on video footage, which was later shared on social media. Tequanitha Stewart, Kristian’s mother, described how her son had been in …

Family Seeks Justice for Slain Barbershop Owner in East Point

East Point, Georgia – Nearly two months after the tragic murder of barbershop owner Righteous Torrence Hill, his family continues to mourn. Hill was shot and killed at his home in East Point, and his killer remains at large, prompting his family to seek justice for their loss. Terri Wilson, Hill’s partner, described the pain of losing him as unbearable. On the night of February 28, Hill was fatally shot inside his home, allegedly by …

Family of Slain 14-Year-Old Pleads for Justice in San Bernardino Tragedy

San Bernardino, California – The community of San Bernardino was shaken as they grappled with the tragic death of a 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot just blocks away from his home in broad daylight. Nearly two weeks after the incident, the perpetrator remains at large, leaving the family of the victim in despair and the neighborhood on edge. The parents of Ayden Rodriguez, the young victim, made a heartfelt plea for justice, urging anyone …

Mother of Slain 14-Year-Old Vows to Bring Son’s Killer to Justice

Washington, DC – The search for the suspect who fatally shot 14-year-old Avion Evans at the Brookland-Catholic University Metro station continues, prompting his mother to vow to do whatever it takes to bring the killer to justice. Metropolitan police have released surveillance footage of the suspect and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for Evans’ tragic death. As investigators work tirelessly to solve the case, Evans’ mother, India Wells, is grappling …

20 Years Later, Colleagues Remember Slain Police Officer PC Sharon Beshenivsky

Bradford, United Kingdom – The loss of PC Sharon Beshenivsky, who was tragically killed by armed robbers almost 20 years ago, continues to resonate with her colleagues today, according to an official from the Police Federation. The mother of three was fatally shot in Bradford in November 2005, leaving a deep void in the law enforcement community. After years of waiting for justice, Piran Ditta Khan, now 75, was recently convicted of her murder at …