A world class veterinarian is accused of having a twisted and criminal relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Greg Ford, a pretty famous horse vet, is now facing sexual battery charges. Ford reportedly had sex with the teen multiple times, send her nude photos, and sent her messages claiming he had desires to marry her. He also reportedly threatened the kill the victim’s mother when she confronted him about the crime. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Amish mother Ruth Miller is accused of drowning her 4-year-old son during a religious ritual at a lake, allegedly saying she was giving him “to God.” Prosecutors argue her statements on bodycam footage are confessions, while her defense claims she was suffering from spiritual delusions and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Miller remains in custody without bond, facing multiple charges including aggravated murder. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling is facing charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth of an infant after police discovered her newborn’s body in a trash bag inside her off-campus home. Newly released court documents reveal Snelling told doctors her baby may have shown signs of life, raising questions about whether the child was born alive and what actions she took afterward. Prosecutors are also examining her digital footprint, statements to police, and the evidence found by her roommates, while Snelling, who has pleaded not guilty, remains out on bond living with her parents. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A former Illinois substitute teacher, Alley Bardfield, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting she sexually assaulted an 11-year-old student. Prosecutors revealed she not only abused the child but also sent nude photos, gave him money and gifts, and tried to blame him when confronted by police. Bardfield will serve at least 85% of her sentence, face lifetime sex offender registration, and is being sued along with the Decatur school district by the victim’s family, who allege there may be more victims. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A South Carolina man, Donnie Ray Birchfield, the son of a pastor, is accused of holding four people captive in his home for years, including a couple and two women allegedly romantically involved with him. The case began when police responded to an unattended death in his house and uncovered disturbing allegations of abuse, control, and financial exploitation, with Birchfield now facing 16 charges. Another woman tied to the home — seen in photos with him — was also arrested for failure to report abuse. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Six young children, including a 2-month-old baby, were found living in filthy and unsafe conditions inside a Milwaukee storage unit while their parents slept in a car outside. Investigators say the children had no electricity, running water, or proper food, used a bucket as a toilet, and were cared for mostly by the 9-year-old sibling while the parents drank. Both parents, 33-year old Charles Dupriest and 26-year old Azyia Zielinksi, now face child neglect charges—along with a firearm charge for the father—and the children are in protective custody. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Authorities in Lancaster, South Carolina say Donnie Ray Birchfield Jr., the son of a Baptist pastor, held four people captive in his basement for years — beating, strangling, and controlling nearly every aspect of their lives. Police discovered the alleged abuse after responding to the unattended death of one victim, later finding three more people confined inside his home, some reportedly held as long as a decade. Birchfield now faces 16 charges, including false imprisonment, domestic violence, exploitation of vulnerable adults, and financial fraud. Law&Crime Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Law enforcement in Nevada is investigating the murder of 37-year-old artist Vadim Kruglov, who was found stabbed in the neck at Burning Man on August 30th. Investigators face major challenges, including no surveillance cameras, poor cell service, and thousands of festival-goers in costumes, but they recently released an image of the suspected murder weapon — a green butcher’s knife. Detectives say Kruglov was stabbed in the neck. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Authorities in Washington State announced they may have found the remains of Travis Decker, the Army veteran accused of killing his three young daughters before disappearing into the wilderness in May. The remains were discovered a few miles from where the girls’ bodies were found, alongside clothing and personal items matching Decker’s, though DNA testing is still pending for confirmation. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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In Monroe County, Illinois, 14-year-old Emma Schultheis was tragically killed when her father, David, allegedly fired a gun at a bird and the bullet struck her instead. Prosecutors have charged him with reckless discharge of a firearm, while business owner Karen Schwarze is accused of hiding the weapon and obstructing the investigation, leading to felony charges against her as well. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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