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Justice in Motion: Murder Charges Filed Against Notorious Killer for Strangling Cellmate in Illinois Prison

CHICAGO — The death of a man strangled in a prison cell by a convicted murderer at Western Illinois Correctional Center has led to a new charge of first-degree murder, nearly five months after the incident shocked the community. The victim, 44-year-old Andrew Ortega, was serving a sentence for a minor non-violent crime when he was placed in a cell with Joshua Miner, 36, a convicted killer serving a life sentence without parole. Ortega, who …

Suspect Charged in 2021 Murder Case After “Confession” Surfaces: St. Louis Police Nab Alleged Killer in Gruesome Alleyway Crime

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — More than three years after the grim discovery of a deceased man in a St. Louis alleyway, authorities have charged a suspect in connection with the murder. On Friday, 33-year-old Deandre M. Johnson was formally charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 23-year-old Tyren Smith. The troubling case has lingered unsolved since Smith’s body was found on April 7, 2021, in the Kingsway East neighborhood, creating …

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Former Deputy Unmasked as Killer in 1979 Cold Case

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Authorities in Charlotte County have named a former deputy, long suspected in several cold cases, as the killer in a decades-old murder mystery. The breakthrough in the 1979 slaying of a 25-year-old store clerk was confirmed by law enforcement officials who linked the suspect to the crime through a combination of new witness testimony and advanced forensic analysis. The case revolves around an incident on Nov. 5, 1979, when a deputy …

Jury Delivers First Death Sentence in Nearly Three Decades in Tallapoosa County for Spree Killer Derrick Hightower

Dadeville, AL – For the first time in nearly three decades, Tallapoosa County has issued a death sentence, marking a significant moment in its judicial history. Derrick Hightower, 36, who was convicted of multiple counts of capital murder, received the sentence for the 2020 killings of Willie Tidwell, 61, and his wife, Barbara, 65. The jury deliberated for just 15 minutes before reaching their decision, reflecting a distinct determination in the wake of the brutal …

Infamous ‘Black Widow’ Killer Chisako Kakehi Passes Away on Death Row After Series of Elderly Men Murders

Tokyo, Japan — Chisako Kakehi, a 78-year-old woman on death row for the murder of three elderly men, has died, according to reports by local media on Thursday. Known infamously as the “Black Widow,” Kakehi was convicted for using cyanide to kill her victims, actions purportedly motivated by the desire to claim their wealth. Kakehi’s criminal activities spanned across the regions of Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo, where she formed relationships with various older men after …

Manhunt Intensifies for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killer as Evidence Mounts

New York, NY – A widespread manhunt is underway for the unidentified assailant responsible for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot last Wednesday outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel. As part of the investigation, a backpack containing items linked to the suspect was recovered in Central Park late Friday night, intensifying police efforts to close in on the fugitive. Authorities have disclosed that significant strides are being made in the pursuit, as …

Cross-State Serial Killer Arrested: Confesses to Train Murders and Robberies, Including Celebrated Tabla Maestro

Kolkata, India — A 30-year-old man, arrested in Gujarat’s Valsad district last Sunday, has been linked to a series of violent crimes, including the suspected murder of a revered 60-year-old tabla player from Howrah on November 19. The suspect, identified as Bholu Karmvir Ishwar Jat, also known by the alias Rahul, was apprehended at Vapi railway station after a multi-state investigation connected him to a horrific crime spree. Authorities allege that Jat is responsible for …

Decade-Long Quest for Justice: Mother Crisscrosses America in ‘Caravan to Catch a Killer’ to Solve Daughter’s Cold Case Murder

Tulsa, Okla. — Nearly two decades have passed since the unsettling disappearance and murder of 18-year-old college student Brittany Phillips in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Despite years of investigations that have involved questioning ex-boyfriends, probing sex offenders, and collecting numerous DNA samples, the case remains unsolved, leaving the community and especially her grieving mother, clinging to hope for justice. Brittany was last seen alive on September 27, 2004, after which she vanished, causing immediate concern among those …

Convicted Killer of Celebrated Japanese Psychic Dies After Brutal Prison Attack

Honolulu, Hawaii – Raita Fukusaku, a Japanese man nearly 30 years into his life sentences for two high-profile murders in Japan, died under suspicious circumstances at Halawa Correctional Facility on Monday. The 59-year-old inmate was found severely beaten and stabbed in his cell, sparking a major investigation by local authorities. Fukusaku had been convicted for the murder of famed Japanese psychic Toako “Kototome” Fujita and her son Goro Fujita. The killings had occurred in 1994, …

Fatal Family Feud: Daughter’s Lover Turns Killer in Twisted Murder Plot

In a twisted turn of events in Jasrathpur, India, a woman was killed in an alleged murder plot that she had reportedly orchestrated against her own daughter, according to local police. The tragic outcome unveiled a complicated web of relationships and betrayal. According to authorities, the slain woman, identified as 36-year-old Alka, had become infuriated after her daughter eloped with her lover, leading Alka to devise a plan to have her daughter murdered. Police reports …