PRETORIA, South Africa – Oscar Pistorius, the former Olympic athlete known as the “Blade Runner,” is set to be released after serving 11 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend. Pistorius, who gained international fame for competing in the Paralympic Games and the Olympics, was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in … Read more
SAN PABLO, Calif. – Two West Contra Costa residents are facing trial in connection with an armed home invasion robbery, court records show. Anthony Timmons, 26, who was acquitted of murder five months ago, and 25-year-old Kameron Wilson have been charged with first-degree residential robbery and gun possession in connection with a robbery at a … Read more
QUINCY, Mass. – A 63-year-old man from Quincy, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with cruelty to animals after allegedly attempting to set a raccoon on fire. According to the Quincy Police Department, officers responded to a home on Royal St. on Saturday night and found two neighbors arguing and a live raccoon with burn … Read more
Rockville, Maryland – An oral surgeon in Maryland, Dr. James Ryan, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday after being found guilty in the overdose death of his former patient and girlfriend. The sentencing will take place in a Rockville, Maryland court. Dr. Ryan, 50, was found guilty in August 2023 of providing drugs from … Read more
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Director William Friedkin’s 1987 serial killer thriller “Rampage” is set to receive a 4K Ultra HD release from Kino Lorber, providing fans with a remastered version of the chilling film. The movie, which tells the story of serial killer Charlie Reece and is based on the real-life “Vampire Killer” Richard Trenton … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – Mickey Mouse, the iconic Disney character, is getting a new treatment in an upcoming indie horror comedy film, “Mickey’s Mouse Trap.” This comes as the 1928 Disney short film “Steamboat Willie” has entered the public domain. Directed by Walt Disney, “Steamboat Willie” was the first film to introduce the famous cartoon … Read more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Timothy Williams is set to face a new trial for the rape and murder of Wendy Jerome nearly 40 years ago. The initial trial in November 2023 ended in a mistrial due to “jury misconduct,” leading to a swift pursuit of justice for the heinous crime. The body of 14-year-old Wendy Jerome … Read more
KEWANEE, Ill. – A Sherrard woman is facing a pre-trial conference this week for multiple animal cruelty charges after 198 dogs were rescued from her property in August of 2022. 60-year-old Karen Plambeck is set to appear in Mercer County Circuit Court on Tuesday, as she faces twelve animal cruelty charges and a felony charge … Read more
DAVIS, California – Prosecutors announced on Thursday that Carlos Dominguez, who is suspected of committing a series of stabbings in Davis resulting in two deaths and one severe injury, has been found competent to stand trial by a state hospital. The 21-year-old Dominguez will return to the Yolo County Jail and is scheduled to appear … Read more
SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The site of a former fast-food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana linked to a notorious 1978 murder case is set to be demolished in the coming weeks. The building, which was once a Burger Chef and most recently a pawn shop, is slated for demolition, marking the end of a dark and haunting … Read more