Detroit Man Tries to Sell Dog Back to Owner He Stole It From, More Mysterious Details Arise from Death of Georgia Twins, Sister of Man Who Swallowed Rosary Beads on Plane Speaks Out, Police Find Man Who Framed Another for Murder and All The Juicy Crime Stories You Missed This Week
A Detroit dog owner was put through terrible distress in the search for his beloved French bulldog who wandered off. Luckily, he managed to find an online posting of his pooch...and now, the cops are involved. — Kalyn Womack
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There are some more details emerging about the mystery man who had a violent outburst on an inflight America Airlines trip last month. We're not sure this justifies his chaotic behavior but it certainly adds some more context. — Kalyn Womack
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Questions continue to swarm the mysterious death of a pair of 19-year-old twins found in a hiking mountain in Georgia. Newly discovered evidence only makes the family feel more 'clueless' about what truly happened to them — and they're not going for the 'murder-suicide' theory. — Kalyn Womack
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Southern Indiana police thought they solved the murder of a 35-year-old woman earlier this month by throwing the suspect in jail. However, new evidence led to a crazy plot twist that you have to read to believe. — Kalyn Womack
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Three years have passed since the death of Denise Broadie after a long battle of health complications. Though, following her passing, her husband was charged in connection to her death which authorities now consider to be a murder. The reason behind the charges stems from a long-held secret that could have saved Denise's life. — Kalyn Womack
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A Texas family is outraged after the arrest of 17-year-old Peter Brown, a teen with a mental disability which causes him to have the mindset of a child. However, police aren't treating him like a kid, let alone a teenager, and the family is outraged. — Kalyn Womack
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Despite the ongoing threats targeted at Karmelo Anthony —the teen who allegedly fatally stabbed another teen at a track meet — supporters are still pushing through the hate to undergird his defense. In fact, they raised so much money for this kid, he could buy a mini mansion. — Kalyn Womack
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Dog left in crate during blazing Nevada heat dies, officials say. Owner charged
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