Hot Off - True Crime

Hot Off - True Crime

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  • Ohio Dad Killed by Police After Abducting Daughter

    On Monday, November 11, 2024, an Amber Alert was issued in Ohio after Charles Alexander, a 43-year-old man, abducted his 7-year-old daughter, Oaklynn Alexander, from a relative's home in Empire, Ohio. Alexander did not have custodial rights to the child. The incident began when Alexander went to pick up his daughter from school, but the girl's grandmother intervened and took the child to her house. Alexander then abducted the child from the grandmother's house, striking another female with his vehicle in the process.


    Alexander initially used a Ford F-150, which he later abandoned at a hotel in Fairlawn, and then stole a 2023 Ford F-650 U-Haul with an Arizona license plate. Law enforcement agencies, including the Medina County Sheriff's Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Brunswick Division of Police, Montville Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, and Medina Fire Department, were involved in the search.


    During the chase, Alexander made multiple threats to shoot his daughter and himself if police did not back off. The chase continued until Alexander took an exit off I-71 to Route 18 in Medina Township, where the U-Haul stopped in the parking lot of an Arby's. Despite extensive efforts to negotiate with Alexander, he continued to make threats against his daughter, leading to a fatal shooting by a member of the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Special Response Team.


    The shooting occurred after Alexander fired shots at officers, prompting them to retreat and call for additional resources. The daughter, Oaklynn Alexander, was safely recovered and reunited with her mother, while Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.


    The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting the Medina County Sheriff's Office in the investigation of the incident.

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    16 min
  • Tobias Dorzon Shooting Incident
    Tobias Dorzon, a celebrity chef and Food Network star, was among the victims of a shooting incident that occurred on November 5, 2024, in Hyattsville, Maryland. The incident happened when suspects attempted to rob a man and woman who had just returned from dinner. According to the Hyattsville Police Department, the victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Tobias Dorzon, who hosts 'Timeout with Tobias' on ESPN+ and Hulu and owns two restaurants in Hyattsville, Huncho House and 1123 By Chef Tobias, was identified as one of the victims by a local council member, Wanika Fisher. Fisher praised Dorzon, noting his contributions to the community and his recent recognition as the 2024 Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Maryland. Police are currently seeking five suspects and a white SUV with a sunroof and an unknown tag in connection with the incident. Dorzon expressed gratitude for public support and confirmed that his restaurants remain open despite the incident.

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    13 min
  • Family Dog Aids in Murder Investigation
    The murder of Mandy Rose Reynolds, a 26-year-old woman from Idaho, was solved with significant help from her dog, Titan. Reynolds' body was found burning and 'dead beyond recognition' in a field in Robinson, Texas, on April 5, 2023. The investigation began when police discovered the body next to a white dog that barked frantically and refused to leave the area or allow police to capture it. The next day, a citizen notified animal control, who tracked the dog's owner through a microchip. This led police to Reynolds' residence, where they found all her belongings missing and her home empty. Her car was also missing, prompting a search that led to Wichita, Kansas, where Wichita police encountered Reynolds' cousin, Derek Daigneault, on April 8, 2023. Daigneault fled but was caught hiding in a grocery store. A handgun found in Reynolds' car matched shell casings from the container where her body was burned. Additionally, Walmart security footage showed Daigneault buying a plastic storage container, shovel, and gas can the day before the body was found, with Titan visible in the car. Daigneault was sentenced to life in prison on November 7, 2024, for Reynolds' murder.

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    8 min
  • Man Throws Baby Over NBA 2K Loss
    Jalin A. White, a 20-year-old man from Milwaukee, has been arrested and charged with child abuse with great bodily harm and child neglect. The allegations stem from an incident where White allegedly threw his 8-month-old baby against a wall due to his frustration over losing a game of NBA 2K. According to the criminal complaint, White admitted to the abuse after his arrest. The baby suffered severe injuries as a result of the incident. White's actions were reportedly driven by his anger and frustration from losing the video game[2][3][5].

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    9 min
  • Cousins Arrested for Murder of Hartford Teen
    The body of 18-year-old Edgar Josué Chiche Martínez was discovered wrapped in a comforter on Pope Park Highway in Hartford, Connecticut. Martínez, who was just days away from his 19th birthday, had been shot multiple times in an apartment at 158 Magnolia Street, where he lived with his cousins. The shooting is believed to have occurred about a day before the body was found. Two suspects, identified as Martínez's cousins, have been arrested in connection with the murder. A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence, while 21-year-old Sender Soto-Veliz has been charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence. The family of the victim believes the killing may have been over money, although Martínez was described as a person who stayed away from trouble and was known for being friendly and a hard worker. Martínez had recently graduated from Hartford High School and was remembered by his family as a caring person and a great big brother. His family is working to have his body sent to Guatemala for burial.

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    8 min
  • Human Remains in Michigan Freezer

    Human remains were discovered inside a freezer at a home in East Lansing, Michigan, following a series of alarming observations. The incident came to light when 'blood on the floor' was spotted, prompting an investigation. Upon further inspection, authorities found a body and additional human remains stored in the freezer. The discovery led to a thorough police investigation, with the case being treated as a potential homicide. The exact circumstances and identities of the individuals involved are still under investigation by local law enforcement and the Ingham County authorities[1][2][4].


    The scene was described as having a 'smell of death,' indicating the presence of decomposing bodies. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the cause of death and any other relevant details[3][5].

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    13 min
  • 14-Year-Old Boy Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault
    A 14-year-old boy in Florida has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 91-year-old woman. The incident occurred in June when the woman reported being sexually assaulted in her home near the town of Reddick. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the woman awoke around midnight to find the boy, identified as Jesse Stone, sneaking through her home. Stone was charged with sexual assault and burglary. During the attack, the woman was beaten and sexually battered. Stone was identified through DNA evidence and confessed to the crime, admitting he entered the home through the living room door and watched pornography on her iPad. Despite the woman having previously considered Stone 'a good boy,' the attack was described by Sheriff Billy Woods as 'unimaginable violence' and 'truly disturbing' given the young age of the perpetrator. Stone is scheduled to be sentenced on December 19[2].

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    6 min
  • Identity Thief Arrested for Murder After Fake 911 Call

    Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, a 45-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and other charges following a complex and deceptive sequence of events. On October 18, Hamlett allegedly called 911 claiming to be an injured hiker named Brandon Andrade, who had fallen off a cliff while running from a bear. Law enforcement responded to the call at the Charles Hall bridge on the Cherahola Skyway in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and found a dead man with an identification card in the name of Brandon Kristopher Andrade. However, further investigation revealed that neither the dead man nor the 911 caller was Andrade. The dead man was later identified as Steven Douglas Lloyd, and the identification card found on him had been stolen and used repeatedly by Hamlett.


    Hamlett is accused of befriending Lloyd, luring him into a wooded area in Tennessee, killing him, and then stealing his identity. Hamlett used a false name when speaking with law enforcement and had a history of using aliases. He was recognized at a hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 10 and was subsequently arrested. Hamlett is charged with first-degree murder in Monroe County, Tennessee, and a parole violation in Alabama. His true identity was verified through his fingerprints.


    Hamlett has ties to several states including Tennessee, Montana, Alaska, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida, and has a history of criminal activities, including previous charges of attempted murder and parole violation in Alabama[3].

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    5 min
  • Father Shot and Killed at Basketball Tournament
    On Saturday, a fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois, during a junior high school boys' basketball tournament. The incident involved a dispute between parents that escalated into a shooting. A parent from a neighboring community, who was attending the tournament, was shot and killed. The victim was walking out of the school with his juvenile son when a black Infinity Q50 with tinted windows approached and blocked their path. Multiple armed offenders exited the vehicle and shot the man, who was later taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries. His son was not injured in the shooting. The incident was described as a 'targeted dispute' and is currently under investigation by law enforcement. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the fatality, but the victim's identity has not been released. The schools involved have announced that social-emotional support and counseling services will be available for students and staff when classes resume. This incident comes just one year after another fatal shooting at Hillcrest High School following a homecoming football game.

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    6 min

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