Norman, OK

Columbus, OH

Courtland, MS

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Karla Marie Speaks

On December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a road in Courtland, Mississippi, engulfed in flames with burns covering 98% of her body. She had been doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire in a horrific attack. Despite whispering a name that sounded like "Eric" or "Derrick" to first responders, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unknown. Jessica’s simple trip to the gas station ended in her tragic death.

10-Year-Old Cold Case | Burned Alive: The Chilling Mystery of Jessica Chambers' Unsolved Murder

Chicago, IL

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Santa Ana, CA

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Ismael Salgado , a 44-year-old Chicago man, was sentenced this Friday to 25 years to life in prison, for kidnapped and repeatedly raping an 11-year-old Santa Ana girl on Feb. 3, 1999.

Chicago man gets 25 years to life in prison for repeatedly raping a girl in Santa Ana

Benton Harbor, MI

On February 15, 2001, 12-year-old Steven Earl Kraft, Jr. vanished without a trace from his neighborhood in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Steven was last seen between 7 and 8 p.m. that evening, walking his two family dogs near his home on Holly Drive in the Benton Heights area. He was expected to return home around 8 p.m. to have dinner with his family, but never made it back.

23-Year-Old Cold Case: The Tragic Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Steven Kraft

Manchester, NH

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MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

The Lantern

On Tuesday, the Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the individual who died after falling from the southeast side of the Ohio Stadium during Sunday’s commencement ceremony. Credit: Katie Good.

Coroner’s office identifies individual who died at Sunday’s commencement ceremony, says incident is being investigated as death by suicide

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Westminster, CA

Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

Denton, TX

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This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

Adults Assault 13-Year-Old Black Girl on School Bus

Tulsa, OK

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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a disturbing incident at the Ottawa County Jail has led to significant prison sentences for two men. Justin Gering, 30, and Tyler Tavis, 23, have each been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release. Their convictions were for arson of property belonging to an institution and organization receiving federal financial assistance.

2 Men sentenced for setting inmate on fire

Kansas City, MO

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Many people have lost faith in the news and question truth from all comers. The idea of a universal truth, outside of the sky being blue and that one plus one equals two, seems to be more and more elusive. One thing that everyone can agree on, however, is that cats are the world's greatest pets. Dogs are fine, sure, but they aren't cats. Fish are kind of fun to look at...for like five minutes. Cats though? No fact check needed. They're the best.

Six great cats you can welcome into your home right now

This post includes content modified using AI. Authorities from the Denton Police Department have officially filed charges against a person in connection with the homicide of his former girlfriend that occurred in January, as confirmed by officers.

Ex-boyfriend charged in Denton woman's murder

Buffalo, NY

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Buffalo, N.Y. — Shocking allegations have emerged as New York State Police revealed the arrest of a 24-year-old Buffalo woman, Naesha R. Lumpkin, in February. According to authorities, Lumpkin was apprehended during the execution of an arrest warrant at her residence on Chadduck Avenue. Upon entering the premises, officers were confronted with a disturbing sight: Lumpkin's 2-year-old son confined inside a makeshift cage, purportedly made of a playpen covered by a crib piece secured on three sides, rendering the child unable to stand or exit.

Buffalo Woman Arrested After Allegedly Keeping 2-Year-Old Son in Makeshift Cage

Harvard, MA

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By Tilly R. Robinson and Neil H. Shah, Crimson Staff Writers. Harvard Sociology assistant professor Christina J. Cross was accused of plagiarism in an anonymous complaint to Harvard’s Office of Research Integrity, conservative activist Christopher F. Rufo reported in the City Journal — the fourth Black woman at Harvard who studies race or social justice to be accused of plagiarism.

Fourth Black Female Harvard Scholar Accused of Plagiarism Amid Assault on DEI Initiatives

Nixon, TX

In a shocking turn of events, a 10-year-old boy from South Texas has confessed to fatally shooting a 32-year-old man in his sleep two years ago. The tragic incident has left the victim's family in disbelief and the community grappling with the emotional and legal complexities of the case.

10-Year-Old Texas Boy Confesses to Fatally Shooting Man in His Sleep Two Years Ago

New York City, NY

Bronx, NY

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The defendants admitted to exploiting pandemic relief programs and participating in illicit drug trafficking. In a significant federal case, two men from the Bronx, New York, have pleaded guilty to charges involving more than $25 million in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 unemployment benefits, with one of the defendants also admitting to involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the admissions, which stem from a complex multi-agency investigation.

Multi-Million Fraud & Fentanyl Ring: Guilty Pleas

Several young people spoke Monday during the public comment period of the Denver City Council. One young woman, Olivia Ewudziacquah, lamented that not enough is being done to help the migrants.

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