A day care worker has shared a child’s name that she says is so bad, the girl’s grandma won’t use it. Posting in a Facebook group, she writes about her workplace: “Honestly most the kids had pretty normal names,” but then notes a name that is literally and metaphorically a crime. “Was the mom binging Breaking Bad?” The carer explains, “The grandma … Read more
Amy Slaton Halterman, a star of “1,000-Lb. Sisters,” was arrested at a Tennessee zoo and charged with drug possession and child endangerment, according to police. Deputies from the Crockett County Sheriff’s Department responded to Tennessee Safari Park in Alamo — about 80 miles northeast of Memphis — after a guest was reportedly bitten by a … Read more
Two men charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor pleaded not guilty Thursday in a Los Angeles court. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, entered the pleas through attorneys to charges of murder, grand theft and attempted robbery. A third defendant, Frank Olano, 22, charged with being an accessory after … Read more
One of the doctors charged in Matthew Perry’s death has been told he can reopen his medical practice — but he is no longer allowed to prescribe patients controlled substances like ketamine, the drug prosecutors say he supplied the addicted “Friends” actor before his fatal overdose. Dr. Salvador Plasencia will reopen his practice, Malibu Canyon … Read more
Kait Granger remembers telling her mom she loved her for the last time. It was December 8, 2019, when Granger ran back into the apartment the two shared in Chesterfield, Missouri, a suburb outside of St. Louis, to grab a Diet Coke before her young-adult ministry internship at her church. “I got to hug her … Read more
Singer Bebe Rexha claimed she was threatened and banned from her flight for allegedly speaking Albanian to an airport security agent, adding that she was the victim of a hate crime. The 34-year-old vocalist was traveling to the US when she was stopped from boarding her flight at Munich International Airport in Germany on Saturday. … Read more
Multiple gang members are about to be arrested for the murder of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, according to reports Thursday. The Los Angeles Police Department served search warrants early Thursday targeting members of the “Florencia 13” in the actor’s May 25 death, TMZ reported. The actor was shot and killed by a group of … Read more
Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor called for action Tuesday from the public and officials to help find and convict his killers. The former “General Hospital” actor was shot on May 25 when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said. No arrests have yet been made. Scarlett … Read more
They were branded the “Jewish Mafia,” or the “Kosher Nostra” — four violent street-tough Jews with lots of criminal smarts who dominated tabloid headlines and the wanted posters that festooned the bulletin boards of US post offices across the land: The Lower East Side of Mrs. Mandelbaum’s era was a warren of peddler stalls owned … Read more
A man who was allegedly involved in the cold-blooded murder of Brooklyn-born drill-rap pioneer Pop Smoke showed no remorse over the senseless tragedy in a new interview. “Blockstar,” whose real name is King Vermont Raskel, told the No Jumper podcast that he’s “not sorry about nothing” in his first public comments since he and three … Read more
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, one of Britain’s most high-profile television personalities. At the sentencing hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, around 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of London, Judge Edward Murray told Gavin Plumb, 37, that he would have to serve a minimum term … Read more
The brawl involving actor Danny Trejo that broke out during a Fourth of July parade in Los Angeles is being investigated as a hate crime after the Hollywood star claimed he and his friend were targeted because of their race. Los Angeles Police sources told TMZ a battery/hate crimes report has been filed to investigate … Read more
A trending breakfast hack is dividing viewers on TikTok as some call it “genius” and others call it “a crime.” So which is it? Content creators and at-home foodies on the platform are making what’s known as “scrambled pancakes.” Instead of pouring the pancake mix into a skillet or on the griddle and waiting for … Read more
He’s a cocaine cowboy. Danny Pino stars in the ‘70s era crime drama “Hotel Cocaine,” a fictional account of the golden era of Miami’s Mutiny Hotel — a real location that was frequently compared to Studio 54. It was a glitzy hotel and nightclub frequented by celebrities, musicians, international narcos, CIA agents and sports stars. … Read more
As the summer travel season ramps up, the editors at Forbes Advisor have unveiled the best and worst cities to spend your summer vacation. Over 200 million Americans are expected to travel to summer destinations either by road or air, with beaches and national parks emerging as popular choices. The group weighed several factors, including crime, prices, ease of … Read more
Former British pop singer Gary Glitter was on Tuesday ordered to pay a woman he sexually abused as a child more than $637,000 in damages. The 80-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, shot to fame in the 1970s as a “glam-rock” star before he was later repeatedly convicted and jailed for child sex crimes. … Read more
Not everyone who is kidnapped or goes missing is found alive or recovered safely — but those who do sometimes have their own resourcefulness and quick thinking to thank for their survival. In the event that you are held against your will or suspect that you are in danger of abduction, whether for ransom or for a … Read more
The concept of “coercive control” entered the lexicon about a decade ago and has become an increasingly prevalent theme in the true crime genre. Pioneered by Evan Stark, a researcher and expert on domestic abuse, it refers to a pattern of abusive behavior and manipulation — including isolation, humiliation, financial abuse, stalking and gaslighting — … Read more
Bank on this cyber security trick. A financial guru recently sounded off on the risks of storing various methods of payment within Apple Pay, or any digital wallet. Money man Dean, of TikTok duo Alexis and Dean, urged in the video that one method in particular is most at risk for bad actors to take … Read more
Don’t even go there. The United States has renewed its “do not travel” warning for Venezuela, urging American travelers to understand that their government “has no ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens” who run into trouble. Officials blamed the notice — the most severe the Department of State can issue — on civil unrest, … Read more