Young Mom of 3 Never Makes Flight, WHERE IS ANA?

The search continues for Ana Walshe. The young mom of three was supposed to have commuted to Washington, D.C., for her new job.

Walshe works in real estate. She never made it. In fact, it appears she never even got on the flight. Her husband, Brian Walshe, reported her missing three days after Ana Walshe’s boss filed a missing persons report.

Police searched the family home and found blood and tools in the basement. Brian Walshe, who was already wearing an ankle monitor after an arrest for art fraud, was arrested again and charged with hindering the police investigation.

Police also found that Brian Walshe bought $450 of cleaning supplies from a nearby Home Depot store the day after Ana Walshe was supposed to be on the DC flight.

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Could a Single Hair Bolster Case? Idaho Student Murders.

What more evidence have the police collected from the Idaho home where four students were murdered that hasn’t been released? Mattresses have been removed from the home, and police are continuing to track down the digital timeline of Bryan Kohberger’s whereabouts at the time of the murders.

Phone pings show that Kohberger was in the area of the home at least 12 times in the weeks before the murders, yet his phone was turned off during the suspected murder window. It was turned back on afterward.

The Idaho State Lab is testing trash recovered from the Pennsylvania home of Kohberger’s family. The lab “reported that a DNA profile obtained from the trash” matched a tan leather knife sheath found “laying on the bed” of one of the victims.

Forensic experts will be looking at evidence collected at the scene for more DNA matches.

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JAW-DROPPING DETAILS EMERGE IN IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS

The probable cause affidavit explaining why Brian Kohberger is the prime suspect in the murders of four Idaho students has been released.  The documents contain some bombshell details, including the fact that one of the surviving roommates saw an intruder moments after the stabbings.  

According to the affidavit, the surviving roommates said everyone in the home was asleep by 4 a.m. on November 13, except for victim Xana Kernodle. She had made a food order through Doordash and had used TikTok at 4:12 a.m.

One of the surviving roommates said they later heard a male voice say something like, “‘It’s ok, I’m going to help you.”

That roommate claimed they opened their door to spot a man in a mask walking toward her. She claimed she did not know the man, who she described as being athletically built with bushy eyebrows.

The suspect reportedly walked past the roommate and left the home through a sliding door. The roommate said she stood there in shock but eventually locked herself in her room.

The affidavit also alleges that Kohberger's phone was in the area of the home more than 12 times before the November 13 slayings.

According to the affidavit, Kohberger’s DNA was found on a knife sheath next to Maddie Mogen’s body. Cops reportedly acquired his DNA on December 27 by taking trash from his family’s home in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania. The trash sample was reportedly a 99.98 percent match to the DNA located at the crime scene.

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SUSPECT IN IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS FLIES HOME TO FACE LADY JUSTICE

Accused killer Bryan Kohberger is back in Idaho after being extradited from Pennsylvania. Kohberger has also made his first appearance in an Idaho courtroom, and the probable cause affidavit in his arrest has been released. 

Kohberger was shackled, wearing a red jumpsuit and a jacket during the flight. One stop was made during the flight, and that airport was evacuated so Kohberger could use the facilities. 

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Teen Girl Found Raped, Strangled on Riverbank. CASE CRACKED BY CAR CRASH YEARS LATER

Cheryl Thompson left her Ohio home to meet her boyfriend at a bar in Oakley. She never made it.

A state natural resources officer found Thompson’s body along the bank of the Little Miami River. The 19-year-old had been raped and died of asphyxia caused by strangulation.

The search for Thompson’s killer went on for more than 40 years and now thanks to DNA, a link was found to a man that may have been responsible for three other murders in Ohio.

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Episode 155 – Dr. Bethany Marshall on Suicide

Psychoanalyst, Marriage & Family Therapist, Dr. Bethany Marshall, joins host Mitch Albom on the Tuesday People Podcast as we discuss suicide and the death of beloved dancer and TV personality, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. With Stephen’s passing came the universal question, “How can a person with such a positive, upbeat personality on the outside, hurt so much on the inside, and nobody saw it?” This is not an unusual phenomenon, and Dr. Marshall helps us understand the complexities of the decision to take one’s own life, and what we can do to help those around us who might be struggling.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health-related distress, seek help from a professional and call 9-8-8. The United States’ first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline will connect callers with trained mental health counselors. 

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WHY NO ARRESTS AFTER GIRLS' LUX GET AWAY TURNS DEADLY

Shanquella Robinson, 25, died on October 29, one day into a girls' trip to Cabo with six friends. Police records, Robinson's death certificate, and the stories told by Robinson’s friends all give conflicting accounts of her death. The friends initially told Robinson's family she died from alcohol poisoning in the presence of a doctor, who had been on the scene for about three hours. But the death certificate said that she died from a severe neck injury about 15 minutes after receiving the injury.

A video surfaced after Robinson’s death that appears to show one of Robinson's companions beating her. Robinson does not fight back, and in fact, a voice is heard on the video asking her to do so.

Mexican authorities and the FBI are investigating the case, and Mexico issued an arrest warrant and extradition request for one of Robinson’s traveling companions. The U.S. Department of Justice and, ultimately, the Secretary of State will make a decision on whether the extradition will be allowed. No arrests have been made.

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NEIGHBOR'S YARD DUG UP AFTER TOT BOY MICHAEL VAUGHN VANISHES

It's been over a year since Michael Vaughn vanished from his family home. Tips lead police to the home of a neighbor, Sarah Wondra. The 35-year-old was charged with failure to report the death of 5-year-old Vaughan. 

Police then spent more than a week excavating the home's backyard and announced their findings. FPD Chief JD Huff says police believe Vaughan's body was buried in Wondra's backyard and then moved to another location. 

All the cadaver dogs used in the search "alerted" in the yard. Ground penetrating radar also detected "anomalies." Additional evidence was found in the home, but that information is not yet being released.  

Huff also announced the identities of two other people thought to have knowledge in  Vaughan's disappearance,  Brandon Shurtliff, 30,  and Adrien Lucienne, 32. Both men are now out of state. Shurtliff and Lucienne were staying at the Wondras' home.  

The search for Michael Vaugh's body continues. 

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IDAHO STUDENT MURDERS: BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT

Idaho police taking a step back from their comments that the four University of Idaho students killed in their bedrooms, were targeted. 

Originally, comments were made by investigators that the public "will just have to trust us," that the evidence collected indicated that the students were the intended victims of the murders and that the public at large is safe.

Now, in a released statement, the Moscow Police Department says these comments came from a miscommunication with the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office, and that "detectives do not currently know if the residence or any occupants were specifically targeted but continue to investigate."  

Last night the University of Idaho held a vigil in honor of the student. Several hundred people attended. 

TIPLINEMoscow Police Department (208) 883-7054 

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GIRLS' LUX GET AWAY TURNS DEADLY: SICK VIDEO EMERGES

Shanquella Robinson and six of her friend take a vacation to San José del Cabo in Mexico.  One day later, the 25-year-old is dead. Salamondra Robinson spoke with her daughter the day before she died and tells Nancy Grace that all seemed well. Robinson said she was having a good time.

Initially, Robinson’s mother was told by the friends that Shanquella  had died from alcohol poisoning, but the autopsy told a different story.  

Robinson’s died due to  “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation.”  Atlas luxation means an instability or excessive movement in the top neck vertebrae.  
A viral video surface of Robinson being beaten inside her room. She is seen being  thrown to the floor and beaten on the head.  

Now Mexican authorities have issued an arrest warrant for one of the women traveling with Robinson.   A name has not been released but authorities  want the suspect extradited back to Mexico to face charges. As yet, what those charges may be has not been named. 

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TOT MOM CASEY ANTHONY TELLS 'HER TRUTH' ON NETWORK SERIES

It’s been 15 years since Caylee Anthony died. Her mother, Casey Anthony, was acquitted of first-degree murder but was convicted of lying to police and served a three-year prison sentence. Now, Anthony will reportedly explain all in a new three-part docuseries airing on Peacock at the end of the month.

Showrunner and Director Alexandra Dean says in a release that the programs will explore Anthony's "personal archives" and "behind the scenes" footage.

Dean writes, “Since her acquittal in 2011, public opinion of Casey Anthony has been largely shaped by the media convinced of her guilt.”

Anthony has never given an in-depth or on-camera interview explaining her actions.  According to Dean, Anthony had no creative control over the series, which was filmed over the course of six months.  

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Young Mom BURIED ALIVE

Young Sook An escapes a shallow grave after being beaten and tied up by her estranged husband.

Chae An attacked his estranged wife after she returns home from church, As the two discuss their pending divorce, Young Sook An sends her children to another area. Chae An reportedly says he would rather kill his wife than give her his retirement money.

Chae An, a military intelligence vet, is accused of tying his wife's hands behind her back with duct tape. He also ties her at the thighs and ankles and puts tape over her eyes.

Young Sook An was able to call 911 using her Apple Watch. Young Sook An is ultimately able to pull herself out of the grave and walk half an hour to find help. 

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DELPHI MAN, 50, CHARGED IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE OF TEEN GIRLS, ABBY AND LIBBY

It's been over five years since two Delphi girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, were murdered near a popular hiking trail across Monon High Bridge. Today,  law enforcement announce an arrest in the case as 50-year-old Richard M. Allen remains behind bars, charged with two counts of murder.

The probable cause affidavit has been sealed, so evidence linking him to the crime is not yet available to the public. Allen has pleaded not guilty and is expected back in court in January. 

Police say the investigation into the Delphi Murders is still ongoing and the tip line in the case will remain open. 

Anyone with additional information can email abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com or call 765-822-3535

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Loving Dad of 3 at Son’s College Family Weekend, Shot Dead in Hotel Lobby

What was supposed to be a fun-filled weekend with his son, turned tragedic as a New York father is killed at his hotel. Paul Kutz, 53, died after a man opens fire in the hotel lobby.

Two men with reported gang ties have been arrested for the shooting, Roy Johnson Jr. and Devin Taylor.

Johnson Jr. is believed to be the shooter. He’s now facing felony charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Taylor has been charged with felony second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

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Starving Children Run Door-to-Door for Help, Forced to Eat Feces, Handcuffed

Two teens escaped a Texas house of horrors, telling neighbors they were being abused.

The two 16-year-old twins (a boy and a girl) arrived at a neighbor’s home in Cypress at around 5:30 a.m. The twins could be seen in the neighbor’s doorbell camera video barefoot and shivering.

The boy had no shirt on. The twins also said they were hungry and that they hadn’t eaten in a week.

The Good Samaritan said the twins told her, “that their mom kept them locked in the laundry room, naked, zip tied from the ankles and handcuffed from the wrist.”

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CAUGHT ON VIDEO: DID EVIL AUNTIE PUSH TOT, 3, INTO LAKE MICHIGAN TO DIE?

A 3-year-old Illinois boy is not expected to survive after being thrown off a Chicago pier into Lake Michigan.

Police say the boy's aunt “stole the keys” to the family’s truck before sneaking “out of the residence without anyone knowing that she had left.” 

Security footage captured the incident as Victoria Moreno, 34, pushed the child into the water and made no attempts to rescue him. Fire officials said the child was taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital, in cardiac arrest. He’s been placed on a ventilator. 

Police added that the child had lung bleeding, a swollen brain, and had to have a heart infusion.

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: HORRIFIC SCHOOL SHOOTING SPAWNS REALITY SHOW?

Nicolas Cruz pleaded guilty to killing 17 people, including students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The penalty phase of the trial is underway with jurors being asked to decide whether Cruz should spend the rest of his life in prison or be sentenced to death.

So far there have been 11 days of defense testimony, including the shooter’s biological sister, who did not grow up in the same household as Cruz. During her testimony, she was asked about her mother’s use of heavy use of alcohol while pregnant and her knowledge of a reality show based on another brother, Zachary Cruz.

A heated exchange between the judge and the defense has resulted in a motion being filed by the defense for Judge Elizabeth Scherer to remove herself from the case. When the defense suddenly rested its case without notice, Scherer called the defense decision  “the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case.”

The defense had indicated an intention to call 40 witnesses but rested after only 25. The sudden announcement meant prosecutors weren’t ready to start their rebuttal case.

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Young, Pregnant Mom, 21, Chased Through House, Sliced Open To Get Baby

Jess Brooks calls 911 after finding her daughter lying face down in her bloody living room. Reagan Simmons Hancock, 21, and nearly 8 months pregnant with her second child, has a large slice across her stomach and the baby is gone.

On a nearby roadway, a Texas State Trooper pulls over a car for speeding, and inside he finds Taylor Parker giving CPR to a newborn. Parker tells the trooper that she gave birth on the side of the road, but the baby isn’t breathing.

Parker and the newborn are rushed to a hospital, where the baby died. It’s also where Parker, who had seemingly just given birth, refused to be checked out by doctors.

Now, Parker is on trial and charged with the murder of Hancock and the unborn child, and kidnapping.

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PHARMACIST-BRIDE BLUDGEONED DEAD ON FAIRYTALE HONEYMOON

A honeymoon quarrel leads to the brutal death of a Tennessee woman. Christe Chen and husband Bradley Robert Dawson waited five months after their February wedding to take a fairytale honeymoon to Fiji.

Just two days into their trip, Dawson reportedly beat his pharmacist wife after a drunken argument.   

Chen's body was found by a housekeeper at Turtle Island Resort after the couple didn't show up for breakfast or morning activities they had signed up for. Dawson was arrested two days later.

Dawson fled from Turtle Island on a kayak to a neighboring island. Dawson said he wanted to give his wife some space. Police say he was trying to leave the island to catch a plane from another location. Dawson's wallet and passport were missing from his room. 

Dawson is set to be back in court on September 1.

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DAD-OF-4 MURDER BY AMBUSH, EX-WIFE PAST LIFE EMERGES

The search continues for the person who ambushed 33-year-old Jared Bridegan as he drove home with his 2-year-old daughter.  Bridegan had dropped off his then 9-year-old children to his ex-wife and was on his way home when shots rang out. Bridegan's ex,  Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, has been under intense scrutiny. Reports say the Bridegan's marriage broke up after Fernandez had an affair. She denied it, but the fitness trainer alleged in the affair, confirms he did have a relationship with Fernandez. 

Also, a tattoo artist has come forward to say that Fernandez said her life would be better if Jared Bridegan could "just ‘shut up.’  Fernandez then asked if any of the salon employees knew anybody that could ‘shut him up.’”    

So far, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department hasn’t named a suspect in connection with the case and Gardner-Fernandez maintains her innocence.

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