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Grand Jury to Hear Testimony in Murder of Portland Woman Found Dead in Washington Barn

Portland, Oregon – A grand jury is set to hear testimony next week regarding the murder of Joanna Speaks, one of several women who were reported missing and found dead in the Portland area last year. Investigators believe that Speaks, 32, was killed in Portland but her body was discovered in Ridgefield, Washington with injuries to her head and neck. Detectives have not made any arrests in the case, but last summer, law enforcement sources …

Fatal Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured Near Washington Convention Center in D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Two individuals tragically lost their lives, and five others were injured during a shooting early Sunday morning near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. Authorities responded to the intersection of Seventh and P Street NW around 3 a.m., where they discovered two women and three men suffering from gunshot wounds in the 600 block of P Street NW. The victims were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. …

Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run Murder of Accused Pedophile in Washington

Spokane County, Washington – Alyssa Bray, a 27-year-old woman, is facing murder and theft charges after allegedly killing 70-year-old Gerald Fox. The incident occurred when Fox picked Bray up in his blue Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck along a highway near Airway Heights. Bray later pleaded not guilty to three charges, including felony first-degree murder, hit-and-run death, and theft of a motor vehicle, as reported in a police affidavit filed on April 16. According to police, …

Shocking Account of Violent Attack at Washington Heights Deli Leaves Workers Injured

A deli worker in Washington Heights, New York City, described a brutal and unprovoked attack that left him and his friend injured. The incident occurred when an assailant entered the deli and slashed the worker and his friend without warning. According to the worker, the attacker seemed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and attacked them with a sharp object without any reason. Both the worker and his friend sustained serious injuries …

Terrified Worker Recounts Violent Slashing Inside Washington Heights Deli

Washington Heights, New York – A deli worker in Washington Heights recounted a harrowing experience of a violent and unprovoked slashing that occurred inside the store. The worker, who chose to remain anonymous, described the terrifying ordeal as they and their coworkers were suddenly attacked without warning. The incident left everyone in the deli shaken and fearing for their lives. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the motive behind the attack. The perpetrator’s …

Mother in Washington Arrested for Murder of 4-Year-Old Son Found Dead Near Highway

Seattle, Washington – A mother in Washington was taken into custody on Friday in connection with the tragic death of her 4-year-old son, who was discovered lifeless near a highway after vanishing earlier in the week. Janet Garcia, the mother of the young boy, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as assault of a child by the Everett police following the recovery of Ariel Garcia’s body along Interstate 5 on Thursday. Authorities …

Man Seeks Damages After Fatal Shooting on Rural Property in Washington County

Hebron, Washington County, New York – The tragic shooting incident at a rural property in Hebron has led to a civil lawsuit filed by Blake Walsh against Kevin Monahan. Walsh, emotionally distressed and suffering psychological harm, recounts the events that took place on the night of April 15, 2023. According to sheriff’s officials, Walsh and two others mistakenly entered Monahan’s property while seeking a friend’s house. When they realized their error and attempted to leave, …

Russian Embassy in Washington denies receiving US warning about potential Moscow terror attack

Washington, DC – The Russian Embassy in Washington responded to claims made by US authorities regarding a potential terror attack in Moscow, stating that they did not receive any prior warnings from the US. Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov addressed these concerns during an interview with Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. According to reports, the US diplomatic mission had urged Americans to avoid large gatherings in Moscow at the beginning of …

Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Deadly Washington, D.C. Mass Shooting

Washington, D.C. police are actively searching for a suspect following a tragic mass shooting that resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left five others injured early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at the intersection of 7th and P Streets in the northwest part of the city, close to downtown, according to Executive Assistant Chief Jeffrey Carroll of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. When an incident involves four or more individuals being injured or …

Horrific Murder: Washington Man Charged with Preying on Homeless Victim in Seattle Rushed into Court

Seattle, Washington – A man from Washington state faces premeditated murder charges after allegedly attacking and killing a homeless man with what investigators believe to be an ax in Seattle. Liam Harrison Kryger, 25, is held on a $5 million bond at the King County jail following his arrest on Sunday for first-degree murder. The victim, 52-year-old Daravuth Van, was found deceased outside of Seattle’s Town Hall building in the First Hill neighborhood. During a …