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Wife Fatally Assaults Husband's 25-Year-Old Mistress After He Invites Her to Their Home
In an early Tuesday morning tragedy characterized by police as a domestic incident, a woman lost her life due to a fatal shooting.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) reported that the incident unfolded on Porter Street, located just off Hoskins Road, shortly before 5:30 a.m.
Man Invites A 25 Year Old Mistress To His Home His Wife Ends Up Killing Her
The victim, 25-year-old Tyra Crosby, was fatally shot after being discovered by another woman, 51-year-old Stephanie Alexander, who investigators identified as the homeowner.
Following the discovery, Alexander was brought to the police headquarters for questioning. She is now considered the suspect in the case. Post-interview, Alexander faced charges of voluntary manslaughter and was subsequently transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Her court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
CMPD mentioned that Alexander's husband, a witness to the incident, was also being interviewed. Notably, the two women involved were not acquainted, according to investigators.
This incident marks the second fatal shooting in Charlotte within 12 hours, with another individual losing their life on Paces Glen Avenue in southeast Charlotte around 9:40 p.m. the previous Monday.
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Atlanta Police Report: Mother Shoots 17-Year-Old Son During Video Game Argument
A hospitalization ensued and legal charges were filed against a mother following a heated altercation with her teenage son on Thursday night.
Mother Shoots Her 17-Year-Old Son While Arguing Over Video Game Console
Law enforcement received a distress call leading them to an apartment complex on Sparks St. SW, where they discovered a 17-year-old with multiple gunshot wounds. The young individual was swiftly transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for medical attention, and as of now, his condition remains undisclosed.
Upon investigation, authorities identified the alleged assailant as 34-year-old Jaquana Butler, the victim's mother. It was revealed that an argument erupted between Butler and her son, centered around a video game console. The dispute escalated, culminating in Butler producing a firearm and firing multiple shots at her son.
Subsequently, Butler was apprehended and taken into custody, being booked into the Fulton County Jail. She faces charges of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and cruelty to children in connection with the incident.
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Suspect Allegedly Kidnapped and Murdered Ex-Girlfriend, Had Abducted Her a Year Earlier, According to Police
A 20-year-old man from Georgia is facing serious charges after allegedly kidnapping and killing his ex-girlfriend in a tragic incident that unfolded at a Wingstop restaurant and culminated in a deadly confrontation with the police.
Man Kidnaps Ex-Girlfriend, Kills Her after Multi-County Chase in Georgia
Reports indicate that on Sunday night, around 11 p.m., the Fayetteville Police Department received calls reporting a kidnapping at a Wingstop restaurant on Flynn Street. Witnesses described a man entering the establishment, brandishing a gun, and coercing his 19-year-old ex-girlfriend, who worked there, to leave with him.
In response to the distress calls, officers en route to the scene identified a red Chevrolet Camaro matching the description provided by witnesses. A pursuit ensued, concluding at Lovejoy High School in Clayton County, where a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver was employed to stop the vehicle.
Stalled at the school's entrance, the suspect fired a shot at the pursuing officers, prompting them to take cover. During the standoff, the man allegedly fired multiple shots inside the vehicle, fatally injuring the young woman.
Law enforcement used a chemical irritant to force the suspect out of the car, subsequently taking him into custody. The victim, identified as Khaliyah Jones, was discovered shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
The accused kidnapper, 20-year-old Cameron Ja'Michael Hopkins of Albany, is now facing charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault from the Fayetteville Police Department, as well as malice murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime in Clayton County. Hopkins is set to appear in court on the murder charge on Tuesday.
Tragically, this is not the first time Hopkins has been involved in a kidnapping incident with the same victim. Almost exactly a year before the recent incident, on July 16, 2022, Hopkins and another individual allegedly forced 18-year-old Jones into a car at gunpoint. In that earlier case, both men were arrested on charges of terroristic threats, kidnapping, and more. However, Hopkins was released on bond in September 2022, prompting frustration from law enforcement.
The investigation into the recent incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Fayetteville Police Department. The victim's family, still grappling with the tragedy, is not prepared to discuss the heartbreaking events at this time.
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Tampa Woman Posed as a Home-School Student to Molest Boys She Met Online
Alyssa Ann Zinger, a 22-year-old woman from Florida, has been arrested in Tampa on charges of posing as a teenager online to sexually assault an underage boy. The Tampa Police revealed that they believe this incident is not isolated.
Tampa woman posed as home-school student, molested boy she met online: police
Zinger is facing two counts of lewd or lascivious battery and five counts of lewd or lascivious molestation. The police are urging potential victims to come forward, emphasizing their commitment to supporting them and preventing further harm by individuals like Zinger.
The investigation was initiated after a tip-off that Zinger had allegedly engaged in a relationship with a child aged between 12 and 15. The police discovered that the communication between Zinger and the victim primarily occurred through an online social media platform, identified as Snapchat in a search warrant obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.
The warrant outlined details of a relationship allegedly spanning from May to September, during which Zinger reportedly sent explicit material to the minor and engaged in sexual activities multiple times. Additionally, Zinger is said to have admitted to other illegal sexual encounters.
Earlier in the summer, police encountered Zinger and a minor attempting to steal from a Nordstrom store. During this incident, Zinger identified herself as being born in 2009, but further investigation by an officer revealed her actual birth year as 2001. Her employer, Publix, and law enforcement confirmed that she was indeed an adult.
Zinger, who has not yet commented on the charges, has reportedly pleaded not guilty. The police emphasize the seriousness of the case and encourage any potential victims to come forward to ensure the protection of others from individuals like Zinger.
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Mother of Two Bullitt County Children Fatally Shot Appears in Court with New Details Revealed
In a Bullitt County courtroom on Tuesday, new revelations emerged as a woman accused of fatally shooting her two children made her appearance. Tiffanie Lucas, residing in Shepherdsville, was the focus of the investigation after police responded to a distress call at her home on Nov. 8. Upon arrival, they discovered Lucas 6-and-9-year-old son with gunshot wounds to the head.
Kentucky Mother Shot And Killed Her Two Sons
During the court proceedings, Bullitt County Sheriff's Detective Richard Beahl testified as the sole witness, recounting the events of the day he responded to the double shooting on Bentwood Drive. Two neighbors had dialed 911 upon hearing gunshots from the adjacent residence.
A Ring doorbell camera captured four gunshots, with Lucas seen leaving the house approximately four-and-a-half minutes later, urgently seeking help. Beahl described finding Lucas collapsed in a neighbor's yard upon his arrival, while another officer discovered both boys covered in blood in a bedroom.
According to Beahl, a neighbor had attempted to intervene, revealing that Lucas, after collapsing, informed him that her "kids were dying."
Lucas, in her statement to the police, mentioned receiving a firearm from someone, which she left in the bedroom, implying the shooting might have been accidental. She insisted that no one else had been present in the house.
Expressing skepticism, Maurice Baker Jr.'s stepmother, Michelle Rice, and his aunt, Bobbie Baker, disputed the notion that Lucas was out of control. Bobbie questioned the plausibility of accidentally shooting a child twice and then shooting their brother, asserting that it couldn't be deemed an accident.
Lucas claimed she was in a "bad spot" and would "never do anything like this unless someone manipulated" her, reiterating that the incident was unintentional.
During questioning, Lucas' defense inquired about any attempts by the sheriff's office to detect drugs in her system, to which Beahl responded negatively. The defense successfully motioned to preserve and review police evidence.
Judge Jennifer Porter maintained Lucas' bond at $2 million cash, citing her as a danger to the public. Additionally, she ruled that there was probable cause to proceed with the case before a grand jury, advancing it toward trial.
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Tragedy Strikes Carrot Field: Workers Allege Being Instructed to Continue Picking Despite Nearby Fatality
A tragedy unfolded in a carrot field in New Cuyama as Miriam del Carmen Ramirez lost her mother, Rosa Miriam Sanchez, in a harrowing accident. The 58-year-old Sanchez was struck by a truck driving in reverse while Ramirez and a crew of approximately 60 workers were returning to pick carrots.
Ramirez, who witnessed the incident, rushed to her mother's side as she succumbed to her injuries, making a desperate 911 call. Shockingly, amidst the unfolding tragedy, workers at Grimmway Farms, where the incident occurred, claim they were instructed to resume picking carrots while Sanchez's lifeless body lay nearby under a blanket. This callous directive has sparked outrage among the laborers.
The incident on September 20 in Santa Barbara County has prompted investigations by Grimmway Farms and Cal/OSHA, the state agency overseeing workplace safety. While the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deemed the crash an accident, farmworkers are demanding an investigation into the handling of the incident and expressing safety concerns about the involved truck and driver.
Ernesto Perez, a witness and farmworker, criticized the decision to continue working, stating, "Even a worker losing their life wasn’t going to stop them from finishing the work. We’re just a piece of trash for them."
In response, Grimmway Farms issued a statement expressing condolences for Sanchez's death and asserting an ongoing internal investigation. The company denies issuing the directive to continue work but acknowledges that operations should have ceased immediately.
Ramirez and fellow farmworkers are seeking an inquiry into the handling of the incident, emphasizing concerns about the truck and driver's safety. Cal/OSHA is conducting an investigation into the matter, scrutinizing the contractors involved, including Esparza Enterprises Inc. (which hired the workers) and M & M Labor Inc. (which employed the driver).
The farmworkers, often supervised by contractors, are concerned about the industry's disregard for their well-being, emphasizing that monetary interests seem to override their safety. Some workers have chosen to leave their jobs due to the traumatic incident, highlighting the need for systemic changes to prioritize the safety and dignity of agricultural laborers.
Grimmway Farms is collaborating with contractors to enhance vehicle safety measures, installing cameras and alarms. Witnesses claim they had previously raised concerns about the truck and driver, including issues with reversing alerts and high-speed driving, but Grimmway Farms maintains it was unaware of these concerns.
The tragedy has left the affected workers traumatized, prompting some to seek alternative employment. Ernesto Perez, profoundly affected by the loss of Sanchez, voiced his conviction, saying, "After seeing that, I can’t go back to that." Miriam del Carmen Ramirez and her younger brother are planning to relocate, hoping to find a sense of normalcy after the devastating incident.
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In New Mexico, a 23-year-old gunman wearing a red MAGA hat opened fire last week on Jacob Johns and other Indigenous activists opposing plans to reinstall a statue honoring the 16th century conquistador Juan de Oñate, New Mexico’s first colonial governor. Johns, the prominent climate activist, was airlifted from Española to an Albuquerque hospital and required emergency surgery. We speak with Malaya Peixinho, who participated in Thursday’s gathering, about how the statue of the colonial leader has divided the local community. “It is a really controversial thing to talk about Oñate,” says Peixinho, who believes funds for the statue could go to social programs instead. “That feels more important than funding a statue being resurrected.” The shooter, Ryan Martinez, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for shooting Johns and aiming the gun at Peixinho, who calls the charges “fair” and blames police for not intervening. “They didn’t show up for us,” says Peixinho.
Connecticut Man Accused Of Running $8.5 Million Mushroom Factory In Home
A 21-year-old Connecticut man, Westen Soule, is facing charges of cultivating illegal mushrooms valued at $8.5 million. State police have accused him of possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics and operating a drug factory.
The investigation began on November 2 when authorities received a tip about an alleged clandestine psilocybin mushroom growing operation at a residence in Burlington. Upon reaching the location, investigators encountered Soule and noticed ventilation equipment suggesting a hidden laboratory within his home.
Following Soule's guidance, law enforcement proceeded to a detached garage, where they observed an extensive mushroom-growing operation. Despite Soule's belief that the mushrooms were not illegal, he did not consent to a home search. Subsequently, authorities obtained a search warrant.
Soule later admitted that the mushrooms were indeed psilocybin, leading to his arrest. He is charged with possession with intent to sell/distribute narcotics and operating a drug factory. His court appearance is scheduled for later this month.
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5 dead in Sacramento church shooting after man kills his children, then takes own life
Tragedy struck on Monday night in Sacramento as a man opened fire at a local church, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including his three daughters, before taking his own life, according to authorities.
Sgt. Rod Grassmann, a spokesperson for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, revealed that a fifth person was among the casualties. The three daughters, aged 9, 10, and 13, all lost their lives at the scene of the shooting.
The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. at The Church in Sacramento, located in the Arden-Arcade neighborhood. The main sanctuary of the church became the unfortunate backdrop for the tragic events. A church worker, who was upstairs at the time, alerted the police upon hearing gunshots.
Describing the incident as a "domestic violence incident," Grassmann disclosed that the assailant was estranged from the children's mother, who had a restraining order against him. Notably, individuals with active restraining orders are prohibited from owning firearms.
Sheriff Scott Jones indicated that the shooting likely transpired during a supervised visit with the children, with an adult serving as the chaperone and becoming the fourth victim. Grassmann emphasized the need for an extensive investigation, acknowledging the considerable amount of physical evidence that would need to be collected.
Other individuals were present in the church building at the time of the shooting, though it remains unclear whether a service or another event was taking place.
Expressing condolences, California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a statement on Monday night, condemning the senseless act of gun violence. "Another senseless act of gun violence in America - this time in our backyard. In a church with kids inside. Absolutely devastating. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and their communities," Newsom's tweet read.
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As we marvel at the beauty of the Northern Lights, the same solar storm energy that creates this spectacle could potentially lead to what a researcher terms an "internet apocalypse."
Professor Peter Becker of George Mason University highlights the unique challenge humanity faces as the sun becomes more active just when our dependence on the internet and the global economy linked to it is at its peak. This intersection prompted Becker and his team, in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory, to embark on a project to develop an early warning system.
Scientist Claims Solar Superstorm Could Create An Internet Apocalypse
Solar superstorms, characterized by solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME), pose a significant threat to Earth. Becker explains that while flares provide a visible warning with their brightening of the sun, the real concern lies in the unpredictable directions CMEs can take. Fortunately, scientists can predict when these charged particles are heading toward Earth, providing approximately 18 to 24 hours of warning before they impact the planet and interfere with its magnetic field.
CMEs involve large blobs of plasma hurtling through space, some of which collide with Earth, distorting its magnetic field. This distortion can turn the Earth's surface into an unintended conductor, potentially leading to the flow of inductive currents. Contrary to the assumption of safety through grounding, this scenario could result in damaging electronic systems that were previously deemed secure.
Various critical systems, including the power grid, satellites, underground fiber optic cables, navigation and GPS systems, radio transmitters, and communication equipment, are susceptible to the effects of a solar superstorm.
Drawing parallels to the Carrington Event of 1859, the last time a CME reached Earth, Becker emphasizes the vulnerability of modern electronics compared to the sturdier telegraph wires of that era. The potential consequences of a solar superstorm could cripple essential infrastructure, leading to weeks or months of downtime for repairs, causing not only communication disruptions but also significant economic losses.
Becker estimates a staggering economic disruption of $10-$20 billion per day for the U.S. alone if such an event were to occur. Evidence from tree rings and ice cores suggests that superstorms in the past have been much larger, with a solar flare about 14,000 years ago potentially hundreds of times stronger than the Carrington Event.
As the current solar cycle peaks, with an expected peak in 2024 according to NOAA forecasts, Becker emphasizes the difficulty of predicting solar storms, likening it to predicting earthquakes. He suggests that while it's challenging to control the situation, preparations can be made to mitigate the impact. His team monitors the sun and models flares, aiming to provide as much advance notice as possible.
Becker emphasizes the importance of quick action in the event of a warning, allowing for measures such as putting satellites in safe mode and taking transformers offline to prevent damage. However, he acknowledges the economic challenge of long-term solutions, such as hardening the internet infrastructure. With a lack of economic incentives for large corporations to invest in such measures, the potential for an "internet apocalypse" remains a looming concern, with the odds standing at approximately 10% over the next decade.
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