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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wisconsin parents murdered over college lies: How Snapchat helped uncover the truth
A social media app's location tracking feature helped investigators crack a gruesome double murder case in Wisconsin, where a son killed his parents after his web of lies about college and a fake job at SpaceX began to unravel. The case began on July 7, 2021, when 23-year-old Chandler Halderson reported his parents, Bart and Krista Halderson, missing from their Windsor home. A new "20/20" episode, "Road Map To Murder," airing Friday, May 30, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu, examines the case. You can also get more behind-the-scenes of each week's episode by listening to "20/20: The After Show" weekly series right on your "20/20" podcast feed on Mondays, hosted by "20/20" co-anchor Deborah Roberts. Chandler claimed his parents had gone to their family cabin for the Fourth of July weekend but never returned. "He mentioned they were maybe going to a casino," Dane County Sheriff's Detective Sabrina Sims told "20/20." However, Sims noted that red flags quickly emerged. "We learned that it's out of character for them to go gambling, and that the Haldersons, especially Bart, were pretty frugal with money," she said. MORE: DNA leads to arrest in graduate student's 2004 murder after yearslong investigation When investigators checked the family home, they said they found both parents' cars still in the garage. A visit to the family cabin in Wolf River revealed no signs of recent use. A breakthrough came from a resident of the nearby village of Cottage Grove. The witness reported seeing Chandler backing up his car near a wooded area on July 5, 2021. "She watched him walking from the wooded found that to be unusual," Sims said. Police searched the location and made a horrific discovery -- a male torso that was later identified as Bart Halderson. In a nearby oil drum, investigators found scissors, a saw blade and bolt cutters. An autopsy revealed Bart had been shot and then dismembered. MORE: Menendez brothers win resentencing fight: What's next for their case? Detectives discovered that the farm in Cottage Grove belonged to the family of Chandler's girlfriend, Cathryn Mellender. Investigators asked Chandler and Mellender to come in voluntarily for interviews. Chandler was then arrested for allegedly providing false information to investigators. In the following days, he was held in jail on a tentative charge of first-degree intentional homicide. The investigation took another turn when Mellender provided crucial evidence on her cellphone to police, from the social media app Snapchat. Its "Snap Map" feature -- a personalized map that shares your location with friends on Snapchat -- showed Chandler at the Wisconsin River on July 3, 2021. Following this lead, and another tip from an eagle-eyed neighbor near the river, investigators discovered more human remains. This time, the remains belonged to Chandler's mother, Krista. According to investigators, they determined early in the investigation that Mellender had nothing to do with the murders and cleared her. During the January 2022 trial, Chandler faced eight charges, including two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating corpses and providing false information about missing persons. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. MORE: Rose petals and a blade: Pianist confesses in woman's 2021 stabbing death Madison College Enrollment Officer Omar Jobe said he will never forget his phone conversation with Bart, who called the school posing as Chandler, as he tried to get his son's college transcripts. 'It's a normal phone call that we receive every day. This person was trying to request a transcript,' Jobe told "20/20" in an exclusive interview. According to investigators, Bart had been trying unsuccessfully for months to get the transcripts from his son Chandler and was becoming suspicious. Prosecutors said that Bart's phone call was a ruse to see if Chandler was enrolled in college, but it turned out that Chandler had actually failed out of school. The prosecution also alleged that Chandler set up fake email accounts in an attempt to deceive his father about why his college transcripts weren't coming. 'Chandler had made up fake emails with fake school employees to email back and forth about the transcript issue,' Dane County Sheriff's Office Det. Brian Shunk told "20/20." Prosecutors also argued that the SpaceX job Chandler claimed he had lined up was also a lie. As Bart got closer to the truth, prosecutors alleged that Chandler grew desperate. "When Bart figured it out, Chandler realized he could lose everything," Caroline Dade, an anchor who covered the story for ABC's Wisconsin affiliate WKOW, told "20/20." "The story they [prosecutors] painted was that Chandler gave himself no other option." At trial, prosecutors told the jury that Chandler killed both parents to prevent his lies from being exposed. The defense team challenged that theory. "All the State was able to prove is that Chandler is a liar, not a killer," lead attorney Crystal Vera said. The jury disagreed, and Chandler was found guilty on all eight charges. He received a life sentence without the possibility of parole. In April 2023, two of Chandler's [lesser] convictions for hiding a corpse were vacated. Chandler has filed an appeal in the case. "They would have given everything and anything to help him," Krista's cousin, Barbi Townsend, told "20/20" about Bart and Krista. "They would have been there. That's the kind of people they were." Wisconsin parents murdered over college lies: How Snapchat helped uncover the truth originally appeared on
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My 9-Year-Old Daughter Started Watching The Simpsons, And She Loves It. Here's Why I'm Overjoyed (But Also A Little Worried)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. I'm not gonna lie. I watched a lot of shows that I probably shouldn't have when I was younger. Married…with Children, Beverly Hills, 90210, hell, even some of my favorite Black sitcoms had some questionable content for a little kid (for example, I was only 11 when I fell in love with the Dick Wolf crime drama, New York Undercover). Well, of all the shows that left a massive impression on me, The Simpsons had the greatest impact. I'm glad that I grew up watching it. Even after all these years, it's still one of the smartest shows on TV. So, when my 9-year-old daughter decided that she wanted to watch the series, too, I was overjoyed. But, now that I've watched several episodes with her, I'm also a little worried. So, here's why I have mixed feelings about my daughter's newfound enthusiasm for The Simpsons. First off, my daughter and I share a lot of commonalities. For example, we both have a limited palate, we're both massive pessimists (I'm sure she gets that from me), and we like a lot of the same entertainment. So, when she asked if we could watch The Simpsons together, I was over the moon. I've referenced jokes from the show ever since my kids were babies, and I have several Simpsons toys and books in the basement. I honestly have nobody to blame for my daughter's interest but myself, and I'm mostly okay with that. I love hearing her guffaw at jokes that had me rolling when I was a kid. And, nothing makes me happier than hearing who her favorite character is (in case you're wondering, it's Ned Flanders). What's also great is that unlike a lot of Simpsons fans, my daughter doesn't say things like 'The Simpsons peaked at Season 10.' Nor does she compare it to other shows like Bob's Burgers, which she also likes. Instead, she's been enjoying the episodes for the first time, going through the various seasons since it's on Disney+ (it's still the best thing on the streaming service, if you ask me). However, since she's been going through all the seasons… If you were born in the '80s like I was, then I'm sure you remember Bartmania. But, if you weren't, then let me explain. Bart Simpson was everywhere in the early '90s, and he was definitely the main focus of the show. So, even though the entire family was important, Bart was the star attraction. And, since he was the star, a lot of kids tuned in just to see him. Anyway, all of this is to say that a lot of the adult themes and jokes went way over my head when I was younger, since I wasn't focused on the 'adult' content. I was only focused on Bart. That said, my daughter is a lot smarter than I was, and she's not focused on Bart at all. In fact, she finds him kind of annoying. Instead, she's focused more on the adults, like in the episode, 'Homer's Night Out' where the patriarch gets caught with an exotic dancer, or in 'Life on the Fast Lane' in which Marge seriously considers cheating on Homer. I grew up with this show. In that way, even though there were jokes and themes that I kind of got when I was a kid, I understood a lot more of them when I became a teenager. This is because I watched throughout the years. But, since my daughter can just go through the seasons right now, there are some episodes with themes like adultery, or questioning one's faith, that my daughter's watched. That said… I mentioned episodes about questioning one's faith, and the one that resonated the most with my daughter was 'Lisa the Skeptic,' in which a so-called angel is uncovered in Springfield. My daughter, who always groans, 'Why do we have to go to church?' on Sunday mornings is definitely a skeptic, and possibly a future cynic (Again, most likely from me). She's always curious, and constantly asking me hard-hitting questions. When Lisa started to question whether a real angel was found in Springfield, I could tell my daughter wanted to know the answer herself. Once it was all over, and 'the angel' turned out to be a hoax, my daughter said, 'I knew it!' which actually made me feel pretty good. Because even though I'm her father, I'm also a teacher, and I want her to question things. I like that my daughter doesn't just believe everything she's told, and I'm happy that a show like this could make her think about her own beliefs. Yes, a show like Bob's Burgers is clever, and it has its own sort of intelligence. But, I don't think it matches the caliber of The Simpsons' storytelling. Even so… As I said, my daughter is smarter than I was at 9. That means she gets a lot of the more risqué humor on the show that I never understood. The ones that she doesn't get, she actually ASKS me what they mean. For example, in the episode, 'The Frying Game,' Agnes Skinner, who is elderly, casually remarks, 'Who do I have to gum to get a refill?' and I'm sure you could imagine that my jaw was on the floor. When my daughter asked, 'What does she mean?' I just shook my head and said, 'I don't know.' But, my daughter knew I was lying. She gave me the side eye. Also, since she is now a Ned Flanders superfan, she wanted to watch some of the episodes where he's married to Edna Krabappel. But, if you know anything about Edna (RIP, Marcia Wallace), you'll know how lascivious she could be. So, some of her jokes had me cringing next to her, who would often say, 'Oh!' at some of her lines. All of this is to say that I'm a tad worried that my daughter might be learning a bit too much when it comes to ribald humor. Even so… A few semi-dirty jokes is a small risk that I'm willing to take as long as it means that my daughter will get a crash course in learning about the past 60 years or so. Sure, as a '90s kid, I like that I can point out certain topical things to my daughter, like references to Twin Peaks, or Jurassic Park that were current when the show first aired. But, what I like even more is all of the much older historical references, like when the show mocks President Nixon, or JFK. In fact, I've shown my daughter several Presidents on the show, such as Clinton holding hands with Bob Dole in Treehouse of Horror VII, or even Trump himself in the more recent episodes. In a lot of ways, it's is a great introduction to the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, and I like that I can teach aspects of history to my daughter through such a fun medium. Bob's Burgers is one thing, and The Simpsons is another. But, one show that I refuse to let my daughter watch is Family Guy. And, she wants to! Because a lot of her friends at school are fans. Naturally, with The Simpsons coming before Family Guy, my daughter doesn't see the problem with also watching that show. That said, anybody who's actually watched Family Guy will tell you that it's not for children. And, my problem is telling her 'No,' without explicitly telling her just why it is so much more coarse and vulgar. Now, don't get me wrong. I like the comedy. That said, I feel like I opened the gateway to my daughter when it comes to 'adult' cartoons, and I just hope that she doesn't try to sneak into my Hulu account to check it out when I'm in another room writing. What do you think? Do you also let your kids watch The Simpsons? If so, how young did you start them off?
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Union Wood the location as IMRA racing season in Sligo starts
A total of 68 runners of all hues and abilities toed the start line from all over the North West and indeed beyond. The sun always seems to shine for this league opener and another beautiful sunny day welcomed the runners for a fast, challenging lung buster of a route. A combination of good quality fast trails, mountain bike tracks, single track climbs through forest and a run through a wild meadow kept the runners distracted. The course took in the tough push to the top of Union Rock before a bee-line descent back to the finish like. There was a short course option and Junior option which skipped the summit section. Regular race runner Bartosz Brzoska was in super volunteer mode and was directing his first IMRA race and the reports were really excellent from all who attended. Well done Bart! Volunteering helps keep these races inclusive allows entries for the very reasonable €7 so as many people can try out the sport as possible. On the competitive side of things and in the men's race last year's league champion North Mayo's Alan Dunne got off to a flier with a dominant win in the men's category followed in second by the fast improving local Oskar Szmyt. Third place was the 2023 Champion Sligo Man Aidan McMoreland. In the female race, Anna Michael from Kilcoole AC in Wicklow was a convincing winner. Anna is a regular top 3 finisher and indeed winner in the Leinster League and in fact had recorded a second place finish 3 days before in the Sugarloaf race in her native Wicklow. Evergreen local Irish masters cross country and mountain running international Mari Johnson was a solid second making a great start to her league challenge. Susan Aldridge, who had a brilliant podium finish last year looked to be cruising in 3rd. A great effort by the fast finishing Fiona Stapleton ensured a sprint finish was needed for Susan to nudge it. The talented Mayo Juniors Roxanne Sands and Faye Gallagher were the Junior winners/ Special mention must go to Mel Casserly who knows Union like the back of his hand. Mel decided to give the rest of the field a chance by taking the scenic route. He got there in the end, but word is the sight seeing is over for this league and no prisoners will be taken on the next outing! Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out on the day. Next up on May 25th is beautiful Carrowkeel. Juniors welcome. See for details.
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Simpsons reveals new actor playing Milhouse...and she's been in a rock band
The replacement for a long running The Simpsons character has been announced. In 1989, Pamela Hayden joined the American animated series, voicing characters including Milhouse Van Houten, Jimbo Jones and Rod Flanders. After appearing in more than 700 episodes, in November last year the 71-year-old revealed she was leaving the show. 'The time has come for me to hang up my microphone, but how do I say goodbye to The Simpsons?……not easily,' she shared in a statement. 'It's been an honour and a joy to have worked on such a funny, witty, and groundbreaking show, and to give voice to Milhouse (and Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Janey, Malibu Stacy, and many others).' Six months on it's now been revealed who will be taking over the character, best known for being Bart Simpson's best friend. Entertainment Weekly has reported Milhouse will now be played by singer Kelly Macleod. In 2022 she appeared in an episode of The Simpsons, the season 33 episode, Bart the Cool Kid. In it she performed the song Two Badges, One Mind in the ep, which also starred The Weeknd and Michael Rapaport. She began her career as a member of the rock band Private Life, which released two albums produced by Eddie Van Halen and Ted Templeman. Their son Touch Me was also featured on the soundtracks of both Wayne's World and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Macleod then spent a decade with another band, The Sweet Potatoes and released the solo album, Wide Open, in 2021. She will make her debut on The Simpson's Sunday night's season finale Estranger Things. The episode's official synopsis teases: 'When Bart & Lisa stop watching Itchy & Scratchy together, Marge fears that they'll start to drift apart… but she has no idea how bad things are about to get!' However, Milhouse will only have a minor part in this episode and will say one line. He will appear in a scene where he, Bart, and Lisa are all adults. When announcing her exit from the show, Pamela also paid tribute to her best-known character. 'P.S. I'll always have a special place in my heart for that blue-haired 10-year-old boy with glasses,' she wrote. More Trending Milhouse, named after former US president Richard Milhous Nixon, first appeared in The Simpsons a Butterfinger commercial in 1989. Creator Matt Groening previously explained his origin story, sharing: 'Bart needed someone to talk to in the school cafeteria. 'We named him Milhouse because that was the most unfortunate name a kid could have.' View More » The Simpsons is streaming on Disney Plus. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Fans thrilled as Netflix 'saves' beloved children's TV show after shock axe MORE: WWE fans furious as surprise return gets 'spoiled' hours before tonight's Raw MORE: My 600-lb Life star Latonya Pottain dies aged 40 after asking fans to 'pray for me'
Mint
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Barts 3rd hit, an RBI single in the 9th inning, lifts Pirates to 4-3 win over Braves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joey Bart had three hits, including the game-winning infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Sunday to win two in a three-game series. Bart hit a sharp grounder with the infield drawn in that hit off shortstop Nick Allen's glove and scored Adam Frazier. It was Bart's second career walk-off hit. The Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton before the series and replaced him with bench coach Don Kelly. Pittsburgh had lost seven games in a row and 10 of 11 before the change. The Braves (19-21) failed to reach .500 for the first time this season after winning five of their previous seven games. Pinch-hitter Sean Murphy pulled the Braves into a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning when he lined a three-run double to left-center with two out. Dennis Santana (1-1) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win. The Pirates' winning rally came against Raisel Iglesias (2-3). Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings in the longest outing of his three-year career. He allowed four hits, struck out two and walked one. Braves starter Chris Sale gave up three runs — two earned — in 5 2/3 innings. Back-to-back singles by pinch-hitter Frazier and Ke'Bryan Hayes put runners on first and third to start the ninth. Hayes advanced on Bryan Reynolds' slow roller to second and Andrew McCutchen was intentionally walked, setting the stage for Bart. The Pirates have failed to score more than four runs in 17 consecutive games, breaking the franchise record set in 1908. The Braves open a four-game series at Washington on Monday night with RHP Grant Holmes (2-3, 4.58) pitching against RHP Jake Irvin (2-1, 3.94) while the Pirates begin a three-game series in New York against the Mets with RHP Paul Skenes (3-4, 2.77) facing LHP David Peterson (2-2, 3.05).
