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Ex-Meta Engineer’s Family Found Dead in Their $2.1 Million Home

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A tragic incident unfolded in a $2.1 million California residence, where a former Meta engineer, his wife, a data scientist, and their twin four-year-old sons were discovered dead. The police are currently treating the case as a murder-suicide. Anand Sujith Henry, 37, is suspected of killing his wife, Alice Benzinger, 38, and their sons before taking his own life, according to sources. The family was found dead in their home on Monday morning, following a …

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Heroic Fans Subdue Gunman at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade Mass Shooting

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In a shocking incident at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade on Wednesday, a group of courageous fans apprehended one of the alleged gunmen who had opened fire on the crowd. The suspect was seen dashing across the grass, weaving through jersey barriers, and heading towards a throng of bewildered and frightened spectators, moments after the gunfire erupted at the end of the victory parade near Union Station. Instead of fleeing with the rest …

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Grandfather Fatally Shot in Walmart Parking Lot Apologizing Over Minor Car Accident

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In a tragic incident, a 59-year-old grandfather from California was fatally shot in a Walmart parking lot while attempting to apologize for a minor car accident. Jonathan Mauk, the victim, had unintentionally backed his Chevrolet Camaro into a car driven by Shawntece Marie Norton, 37, as he was looking for a parking spot. Mauk’s son, Matthew, shared the details of the incident with ABC 7. According to eyewitness accounts, Mauk felt responsible for the minor …

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Four Fatal Shootings Near Schools in One Night Rock Los Angeles County

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A violent night in Los Angeles County resulted in four fatalities from separate shootings, according to the county’s Sheriff’s Department. Among the victims were a 14-year-old boy and a man, both shot and killed outside elementary schools in Cudahy and Bell. The young victim, identified as Javier Pedraza Jr., was shot outside the Ellen Ochoa Learning Center on Live Oak Street in Cudahy. Deputies discovered Pedraza and another boy at the scene after receiving reports …

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Woman Killed in Beach Club Shootout at Resort City

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A U.S. woman was tragically killed by a stray bullet during a shootout between rival drug dealers at a beach club in Tulum, a popular resort city in Mexico, according to local authorities. The woman, who was not involved in the drug-related dispute, was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. The victim, a U.S. citizen, was not officially identified by the authorities. However, sources revealed to ABC News that the deceased was Niko Honarbakhsh, …

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Theft of 200-Foot Tower Silences Radio Station

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Brett Elmore, the general manager of WJLX radio station in Jasper, Alabama, is left puzzled after the station’s 200-foot AM tower was stolen last week, forcing the station to cease operations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered the station off the air while investigations into the disappearance of the heavy steel structure are ongoing. Elmore, a veteran in the industry, expressed his disbelief at the unprecedented theft. The station, known as the “Sound of Walker …

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2 Teens Found Dead in Home

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In a tragic incident in Broken Arrow, local law enforcement reported the discovery of two teenage siblings dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The family found the bodies of the two teenagers in their home, located near West Florence Street and South Aspen Avenue. The police were alerted to the situation by a distress call from the family. Upon arrival, they found the lifeless body of the teenage boy. Shortly thereafter, the family …

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Former Pro Wrestler Accused of Wife’s Murder

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Former professional wrestler, William “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr., is under suspicion for the fatal shooting of his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, in their Portland, Oregon residence. Portland Police Bureau officers were dispatched to the scene on Southeast 100th Avenue shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with Haynes, 70, who refused to cooperate and instead barricaded himself within the property. In response, the Special Emergency …

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Woman Opens Fire at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church, Child Critically Injured

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A woman, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, launched an attack at Lakewood Church in Texas, the place of worship led by renowned pastor and televangelist Joel Osteen. Dressed in a trench coat and armed with a long rifle, the woman arrived at the church with a child, estimated to be 4 or 5 years old, around 1:53 p.m. She began shooting shortly after entering the building, according to Houston Police Chief …

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Almost 200 Bodies Found Rotting, Couple Charged

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Jon and Carie Hallford, a couple from Colorado, are facing serious charges after allegedly misusing funds from their “eco-friendly” funeral home business, Return to Nature. Court documents reveal that the couple used the money, which was meant for biodegradable burials and cremations, to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles, cryptocurrency investments, and high-end jewelry. The Hallfords marketed their funeral home as a return to traditional burial methods, offering services for up to $1,895. …

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