Payton Shires, a former youth counselor, appeared in court after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old boy under her supervision. She pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including unlawful s*xual conduct with a minor, victim/witness intimidation, and inducing panic with a firearm specification. Court records revealed that after her arrest, Shires went to the...
A Georgia man has been sentenced to multiple life terms after a jury convicted him in a case involving prolonged abuse that ultimately led to the death of his 10-year-old daughter. William Linn McCue, 51, of Loganville, was found guilty of felony murder and multiple additional charges tied to years of abuse inside the family...
A tragic incident in Mississippi has left a 1-year-old child dead following a police shooting outside a Walmart. According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers from the Senatobia Police Department and the Tate County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shoplifting call. Authorities say officers observed two...
Three instructors in Brazil have been charged after a fatal incident in which a young woman was thrown from a bridge without a safety cord attached. A 21-year-old physical education student fell more than 130 feet from an abandoned railway bridge during a rope jump activity. According to investigators, the safety cord was never attached...
An Indiana man is facing serious charges after authorities say he carried out a violent assault and then attempted to treat the victim’s injuries himself. Justin H. Plummer, 44, of Connersville, was arrested after a woman arrived at a hospital with significant injuries she said were caused during an attack at a home. According to...
The family of Anna Kepner has released an emotional statement following the arrest of her stepbrother, who is accused in connection with her death. According to reports, the suspect is now in custody and awaiting trial. In a statement shared with ABC News, Kepner’s family expressed both grief and a sense of relief. “While birthdays...
A case involving severe crimes against a child has sparked strong reactions after the sentence handed down in court. Andrew Sharp, 69, was convicted in a case involving more than 17,000 images of child exploitation, according to authorities. Investigators also determined that some of the images were produced by Sharp himself, including material involving direct...
A Texas couple accused of leaving their infant unattended on a Florida beach has reached an agreement that could allow them to avoid a criminal conviction. Brian Wilks and Sara Wilks, from the Houston area, entered a deferred prosecution agreement following the incident. Under the terms, the couple must: Complete 25 hours of community service...
A former Ohio deputy who was entrusted with protecting the public is now awaiting sentencing after being convicted in a case involving illegal images of children. Justin Bennett was found guilty after authorities uncovered more than 124 explicit images involving minors. The case has drawn strong reactions due to Bennett’s role in law enforcement, where...
A tragic shooting in Nashville has left a 12-year-old boy dead and a community searching for answers. According to authorities, 12-year-old Damarion Morehead was shot in the head during an incident that took place over the weekend. Police say the violence unfolded during a planned fight, where a crowd had gathered before the situation escalated....