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Investigate Murder and Attack on Ugbonla Community Leader: Chiefs Urge Ondo State Governor and Security Agencies

February 23, 2025 by Ryan Eastwood

Ugbonla, Ondo State, – The Council of Chiefs in Ugbonla, Ondo State, is calling on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and state security agencies to investigate the recent murder of Bababo Lowo and the violent attack on community leader Adebowale Ebiwanno. The council, led by chairman Ibukunola Owowa and secretary Idowu Agbejoye, issued a communiqué on Saturday … Read more

Attack Victim in Tucson Community Vigil Dies – Suspect Faces Murder Charge

April 20, 2025

TUCSON, Ariz. – A tragic incident shook the community of downtown Tucson as a man, Jacob Couch, succumbed to injuries sustained from a brutal attack earlier this month. Couch, 32, had been fighting for his life since the attack, but tragically passed away shortly after a community vigil was held in his honor outside Banner ... Read more

Bandit attack in Sokoto State leaves two dead, raising security concerns

April 20, 2025

In Sokoto State, Nigeria, a tragic bandit attack unfolded in the Kware Local Government Area on a fateful Saturday evening, leaving two residents dead. The assailants, disguised as bandits, unleashed a violent assault in the semi-urban setting, causing immediate loss of life in the community. Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing event, stating that the attack occurred ... Read more

51-year-old man calls 911 on himself after he shot his 74-year-old mother in the head

April 20, 2025

PHOENIX, AZ – A troubling 911 call led to the arrest of Aaron Morse, 51, after he allegedly shot his mother, Susan Morse, at their Phoenix home on April 16. The call initially reported a confrontation but took an unusual turn when Morse casually suggested to dispatchers that perhaps he could “call the whole thing ... Read more

Woman attacks and stabs her mother and father after they ask her to move out

April 20, 2025

OCALA, FL – A Florida woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her father and the attempted murder of her mother following a family dispute over living arrangements. Christina Anne Adams, 33, received the sentences on Wednesday in Marion County Circuit Court after being found guilty of fatally stabbing her ... Read more

Young Alabama mother about to be shot alongside her 5-year-old son and boyfriend texts their killer’s name to a friend

April 20, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, AL – In a tragic event that unfolded on a summer evening, Arkia “Kia” Berry made a desperate attempt to identify her alleged killer just moments before succumbing to her injuries. The 28-year-old, along with her young son and boyfriend, was found dead in their car—riddled with bullets on that ill-fated night of July ... Read more

Florida stepfather punishes 10-year-old girl by holding her hand to electric burner until skin sloughs off

April 20, 2025

MIAMI, FL – A Florida man faces serious charges after allegedly forcing his 10-year-old stepdaughter’s hand onto a scorching stove burner, leaving visible coil marks on her skin, authorities reported. The incident led to the arrest of 42-year-old Georgy Almony on Monday. He faces a charge of aggravated child abuse that resulted in substantial harm, ... Read more

1-year-old California woman dies at hands of mom’s boyfriend who beat her and her 3-year-old brother at motel

April 20, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA – Derrick Dimone Woods, 47, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday, lowering his charge from murder to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of his former girlfriend’s young daughter. The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office reported that Woods received a sentence of 15 years and eight months for the death of ... Read more

Assaulted Man Rushed to Hospital After Vandalism Incident in Glasgow Avenue

April 20, 2025

Glasgow, Scotland – Emergency services swiftly responded to reports of a serious assault in the Hoddam Avenue area late Friday night. A 27-year-old man was discovered injured at the scene and promptly transported to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for medical attention. The man’s current condition remains undisclosed. Additionally, a vehicle was vandalized during the incident, ... Read more

Glasgow Southside Gang Attack Leaves Man Hospitalized – Enquiries Ongoing

April 20, 2025

Glasgow, Scotland – A man was hospitalized after a violent gang attack in the Southside area of Glasgow. Emergency services responded to reports of a serious assault in the Hoddam Avenue area late on Friday night. The 27-year-old victim was found injured at the scene and was promptly taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for ... Read more

Mid-State Officers Accused of Cover Up in Violent Inmate Attack

April 20, 2025

From Rochester, New York, a recent scandal has emerged involving Mid-State officers being accused of trying to cover up a violent attack on an inmate. The prosecutor claims that what initially started as a routine breakfast meeting turned into a failed attempt to plant a weapon on the inmate involved in the incident. According to ... Read more