In a shocking turn of events, a Washington state mother, 27-year-old Janet Garcia, has been arrested and charged with the gruesome murder of her 4-year-old son, Ariel Garcia. According to court documents obtained by Fox 13, Garcia is accused of stabbing her young child 41 times, a horrific act of violence that has left the community reeling.
An unidentified man was found dead inside a Greenfield apartment on Monday night. Police were called due to a foul odor and discovered the body inside the apartment. The former tenant of the apartment was arrested Tuesday at an airport in New York as a suspect wanted for murder by Massachusetts State Police in connection with the death. Authorities believe the death is a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing.
After two decades of anguish, a West Virginia father has finally received closure in the disappearance of his 10-year-old daughter and her mother. On Monday, state police and the FBI uncovered the remains of Susan Carter and her daughter Natasha “Alex” Carter at the home of Larry Webb, who died while in detention that same day. Webb confessed on his deathbed to killing the mother and daughter during a heated custody dispute in 2000. He buried their bodies in shallow graves in his backyard, where they remained undiscovered for over two decades. The family’s ordeal serves as a reminder to never give up hope in cases involving missing loved ones.
Two 21-year-old parents, Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega, from Houston, Texas, stand accused of the horrific crime of beating their five-week-old twin daughters, Massail and Mirena Vega, to death. The shocking incident has left the community in disbelief and has prompted charges of two counts of injury to a child-serious bodily injury. The appalling attack resulted in multiple bruises and fractures on the infants, indicating a series of blows inflicted with a blunt object. A GoFundMe page set up by Calderon to seek support after her daughters’ deaths has collected over $1,200, with donors unaware of the disturbing allegations against her and Vega. The gruesome details of the case emerged after an autopsy revealed the extent of the babies’ injuries, and investigators determined that the deaths were homicides caused by blunt force trauma. Tragically, both twins were malnourished, and one showed signs of acute brain bleeding, while the other suffered hemorrhaging of the brain and spinal cord.
Halifax Regional Police have released two young individuals without pressing charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. The incident occurred in a parking lot at the Halifax Shopping Centre on Monday evening. Al Marrach was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have stated that they believe the attack was not a random occurrence and are continuing their investigation. They are urging the public to exercise caution in sharing information and videos about the incident to maintain the integrity of the investigation and respect the victim’s family.
Ahmad Maher Al Marrach was identified as the victim of the fatal incident that occurred outside a Halifax mall on Monday. Police were alerted to the parking lot adjacent to the Halifax Shopping Centre at around 5 p.m., where they discovered the injured teen. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Halifax Regional Police detained two juveniles from a Halifax Transit bus near North Street approximately 20 minutes after the initial call, but neither has been charged. The cause of Al Marrach’s death remains undisclosed. In a show of support, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage observed a moment of silence at the start of the regional council meeting on Tuesday, expressing condolences to the victim’s family. Authorities urge individuals with any information or relevant video footage to contact them at 902-490-5020.
Portland police have apprehended 48-year-old Donald L. Burgett II in connection with the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Michael McFadden on December 1. Burgett has been charged with murder and unlawful use of a weapon. The incident occurred near Southeast 148th Avenue and Taggart Street, and although police assert it was not random, they have not revealed any connection between the victim and the suspect. Burgett has a previous conviction for unauthorized use of a vehicle in 2005. As of now, he remains in custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center awaiting arraignment scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Blood found at the Milwaukee home of Maxwell Anderson, the man accused of killing 19-year-old Sade Robinson, has been confirmed not to belong to the victim. Robinson’s disappearance on April 1 sparked a missing persons search, leading to the recovery of a severed leg and subsequent charges against Anderson, including homicide and mutilation of a corpse. However, prosecutors amended the complaint on Monday, indicating the blood in Anderson’s residence did not match Robinson’s DNA. The identity of the blood’s source remains unclear. Despite the blood discrepancy, preliminary results have identified the severed leg as belonging to Robinson, with more body parts washing ashore in Lake Michigan since her disappearance. The investigation continues, and Anderson’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 16.
Barbara Butcher, a former New York City forensic investigator, recently shared the harrowing experiences she faced during her time on the job. Over several decades, she witnessed more than 5,500 death scenes and investigated nearly 700 homicides, including the Carnegie Deli massacre and the 9/11 attacks. The emotional toll of her work left a lasting impact, particularly the encounters with grieving families and the horrors she witnessed at crime scenes. Butcher emphasizes the need for self-care among investigators and first responders who experience trauma on a daily basis.
Police are searching for a former Yakima police officer suspected of killing two women, one outside an elementary school, and abducting his 1-year-old son. The suspect, Elias Huizar, 39, has not been found and is considered armed and dangerous.
