Jacksonville, Florida – The 157th homicide in Jacksonville in 2023 left the community shocked and saddened with the loss of 16-year-old Derek “Dibbs” Pitts, a student at Beachside High School in Saint Johns. The tragic incident occurred during an altercation between two groups of young people outside the Coopers Hawk apartments on Old St Augustine … Read more
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT – A man convicted of the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend in Meriden has been sentenced to three decades in prison. Jason Watson was found guilty of strangling Perrie Mason, just before she disappeared in August 2019. Her remains were later discovered in Waterbury, where Watson had been employed. The 41-year-old Watson faced … Read more
RICHMOND, VA – The suspect in the Dec. 13 homicide of Kamarr Hall on Richmond Highway has been charged with multiple crimes, authorities said. Mark Palmer, 60, of Richmond, faces charges of homicide and multiple counts of attempted robbery with a firearm and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Palmer was … Read more
HILLTOWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. – After a decade-long investigation, authorities made an arrest in connection with a cold case involving a home invasion, robbery, and sexual assault that resulted in a man’s death. According to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, 50-year-old Thomas Delgado was taken into custody on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Delgado appeared in court … Read more
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – David Benbow was found guilty of the murder of his childhood friend Michael McGrath, even though no body was ever found. This rare occurrence presented a unique challenge for prosecutors, as they lacked evidence such as a murder weapon, DNA, or confessions in the case. Even without these crucial elements, the … Read more
Columbus, Ohio – A cold case from 2016 has resurfaced as an Ohio prison inmate confessed to a previously unresolved homicide in a letter to the Columbus Dispatch. Cold cases, which are crimes that have not been fully resolved and are not currently under investigation, present a unique challenge for law enforcement agencies. The confession … Read more
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in Southington, Connecticut last April. Brian Seholm, 25, was apprehended in Torrington and charged with one count of murder in the death of 55-year-old Dominick Francischelli, according to the Southington Police Department. Officers had responded to a residence at 32 … Read more
PHOENIX, AZ – A teenager and young man were fatally shot in south Phoenix last month, and recently, new developments have emerged in the case. The cousin of the teen has been arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, according to records. Tommy Banegas, 41, was taken into custody on Tuesday and is facing charges related … Read more
Residents of Vancouver, Canada, gathered for a vigil last month to honor the memories of 14 homicide victims, including two women from the Peace Region and two from Prince George. The event, organized by Vancouver Rape Relief, aimed to remember the lives lost and bring attention to the issue of violence against women. During the … Read more
Portland, Oregon – A suspicious death investigation in the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood has been confirmed as a homicide. The victim, 39-year-old Darnell D’Shawn Davis, was found deceased at the scene on December 19th. The family has been notified, and they have requested privacy during this difficult time. The medical examiner has determined that the manner of … Read more