Virginia

Ex-Army Doctor Assaults Wife, Duct Tapes Her in Basement

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A former military physician, Drew Steiner, 61, was handed a 30-year prison sentence on Friday for assaulting his wife and restraining her with duct tape to a pole in their basement, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia. The incident occurred in September 2020, roughly a month after Steiner had sexually assaulted and unlawfully filmed a woman he had met on the internet. He is currently serving a 10-year sentence for that crime. …

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3 Roommates Found Dead in Gruesome Murder Scene

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A 23-year-old woman, Alyssa Jane Venable, has been apprehended by Virginia authorities following an extensive search. Venable is facing charges of second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the execution of a felony, as reported by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office. The horrific incident occurred in a residence on White Street Court, situated in a rural part of Fredericksburg, roughly 48 miles to the south of Washington, D.C. The local police were alerted to …

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Ex-Cop Sentenced for Murder of Wife, Stepdaughter in Front of House

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A former police officer from Virginia, aged 60, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife and stepdaughter two years ago. Richard C. Crowder was handed a 100-year sentence by a Henrico County Circuit Court judge on Friday for the 2022 murders of Diane Crowder, 53, and Carrie Szaksz, 35, according to court documents. In February, Crowder admitted to two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shootings …

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Teen Accidently Shot Himself on Social Media

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A tragic incident unfolded in Suffolk, Virginia, when a 17-year-old rapper inadvertently shot himself while filming a video for social media. The teenager, who was found dead on May 15, is believed to have died from an unintentional self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to local law enforcement. While the police have not officially released the name of the deceased, social media posts suggest that the victim was Suffolk-based rapper Rylo Huncho. Videos circulating …

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Murder Suspect Allegedly Stored Victim’s Remains in Fridge

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A New York resident, Nicholas McGee, 45, is facing multiple charges including murder, robbery, and concealment of a human corpse, following the brutal killing of his roommate, Kawsheen Gelzer, 39. The incident, which took place in March 2022, allegedly began with McGee stabbing Gelzer in his sleep, leading to a violent struggle that ended in Gelzer’s death. According to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, the murder was a horrific act that started with an assault …

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Daycare Shooting Leaves 2 Injured

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Two educators were wounded in a shooting incident at a childcare facility in northern Virginia on Wednesday. The suspect, now in police custody, allegedly opened fire at the center. The Fairfax County Police Department confirmed that the injuries sustained by the women were not life-threatening. They were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. In a press briefing later that day, Deputy Chief Brooke Wright of the Fairfax County Police Department assured the public …

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Target Employee who Brutally Murdered Co-Worker Over Stolen Lunch is Sentenced

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A former employee of a Target store in Virginia has been handed a 100-year prison sentence for the brutal murder of a co-worker he accused of stealing his lunch. Bazen Berhe, 25, was sentenced on Tuesday, with the judge suspending 30 years of the sentence, meaning Berhe will serve 70 years behind bars. During the sentencing, Berhe made threats to harm or kill more people unless he received the maximum possible punishment, according to a …

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Teen’s Tragic Death in Murder-Suicide After She Sought No-Contact Order

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A tragic incident occurred in Virginia this past week where a teenager, Serenity Hawley, was fatally shot by her former boyfriend, who then turned the weapon on himself. The occurrence, which took place just days before Hawley was to celebrate her 18th birthday, was described by authorities as a murder-suicide. The couple was found in Hawley’s vehicle parked in a local garage. Prior to this incident, Hawley had reportedly sought protection through a no-contact order …

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8-Year-Old Boy Dies in Tragic ‘Car Surfing’ Incident; Sister Charged

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An 8-year-old boy from Virginia tragically lost his life after falling from the roof of a moving vehicle while engaging in a dangerous activity known as “car surfing.” The incident occurred while his 18-year-old sister, Enashia Futrell, was behind the wheel. Hampton police, after reviewing new video footage, discovered that the young boy had climbed out of the window of a 2006 Ford Explorer on October 2. The video footage showed the boy standing on …

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Teen Faces Murder Charges Following Beating His Father to Death

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A 19-year-old Virginia man is facing murder charges following a domestic dispute that led to the death of his father and the assault of his mother. Juan Pina-Ortiz was arrested in the early hours of Monday after police responded to a distress call from his home. The caller reported property damage and suspected that Pina-Ortiz was under the influence of an unknown drug. Upon their arrival, the police found a chaotic scene with Pina-Ortiz allegedly …

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