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Bride Found Stabbed to Death Just Hours After Wedding Reception

The killing of Estrella Carrera led to a yearslong search for her husband, who was later accused in the case. BURBANK, Ill. — Estrella Carrera, a 26-year-old newlywed and mother of two, was found stabbed to death in the bathtub of her suburban Chicago apartment less than 48 hours after her wedding, according to investigators who later accused her husband of killing her and fleeing the country. Carrera’s death quickly drew national attention because of …

Manager Spits in Customer’s Food, Gives Her Horrific Infection

Police say surveillance video showed the Oklahoma manager contaminating food served to a woman at the drive-thru. BROKEN BOW, Okla. — An Arby’s manager was arrested after police said she spat into a customer’s roast beef sandwich near closing time, leading the woman and her family to claim she later contracted herpes. The case involves Amanda Hendricks, a manager at an Arby’s restaurant in Broken Bow, and Jennica Church, a married mother from McCurtain County. …

Man With Top-Secret Clearance Accused of Killing Girlfriend After Disturbing 911 Call

Investigators say a 911 call captured the victim pleading for her life moments before she was found dead. TAMPA, Fla. — A 35-year-old Florida man is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities say he fatally stabbed his girlfriend inside their Tampa-area home on June 19, while a 911 call allegedly captured the woman pleading for help during the attack. Authorities identified the defendant as Kyle Sanchez and the victim as 37-year-old Amanda Roark. Investigators …

Three Dead After Apparent Home Invasion

Police are investigating a multi-scene shooting that left three men dead and two others injured in south Phoenix. PHOENIX, Ariz. — Three men were killed and two others were injured after an apparent home invasion led to a shooting in south Phoenix on Tuesday night, according to police. The violence unfolded across several locations near 24th Street and Southern Avenue and remains under active investigation. Authorities say the case has become a complex homicide investigation …

Teen Gunmen Storm High School, Leaving 3 Students Dead

Authorities are investigating whether alleged bullying played a role in the attack that left seven other students injured. TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Three students were killed and seven others were injured Monday after two teenage students allegedly opened fire inside San Jose National High School during regular class hours, according to police. Both suspects were taken into custody as investigators began examining the motive behind the attack. The shooting sent shock waves through Tacloban City …

Teens Caught With Plans to Annihilate Entire Family

Authorities say a traffic stop led investigators to an alleged plan targeting a juvenile suspect’s family. STAFFORD, Va. — Two teenagers in Virginia are facing conspiracy-to-murder charges after sheriff’s deputies investigating a minor crash and suspected thefts discovered what authorities described as detailed plans to kill members of a family. The arrests followed a June 16 encounter at a convenience store in Stafford County. According to investigators, the case moved far beyond a routine traffic …

15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabs Parents

Authorities in the Netherlands are investigating a double homicide involving a 15-year-old girl and the deaths of her parents in Groningen. GRONINGEN, Netherlands — A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in the deaths of her parents after they were found fatally stabbed at their home in the Dutch city of Groningen, according to local reports and authorities. Investigators are also examining reports that the family dog was injured during the attack. The case has drawn …

Two Killed in Library Shooting, Teen Arrested

Authorities say an 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody minutes after gunfire erupted inside a public library. CHICO, Calif. — Two adults were killed and a juvenile was injured after a shooting inside the Chico branch of the Butte County Library on Monday evening, authorities said. Police arrested an 18-year-old Chico resident shortly after the attack and launched a multiagency investigation into the violence. The shooting sent shockwaves through this Northern California city and prompted …

Woman Killed, Officer Wounded in Police Standoff

Authorities say an armed husband forced his way into a home before a deadly hourslong barricade situation. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A domestic violence incident in north San Antonio ended in tragedy Friday when an armed man allegedly forced his way into a home, fatally shot his estranged wife, wounded a responding police officer and later died by suicide after a standoff that lasted several hours. Police identified the dead adults as Brianna Nicole Richter …

Super Bowl Halftime Performer Dies in Tragic Accident

Extreme athlete Andy Lewis and Arizona resident Danny Joe Kregle died during a jump near Moab. MOAB, Utah — Two men died June 14 during a tandem BASE jump in the remote Mineral Bottom area of Grand County, including Andy Lewis, a well-known extreme athlete who performed during Madonna’s 2012 Super Bowl halftime show. Authorities identified the men as Lewis, 39, of Moab, and Danny Joe Kregle, 68, of Arizona. The deaths drew grief from …