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Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Distraught mom says son, 14, shot himself dead 10 days after he began talking to stranger on TikTok
A distraught mother has spoken out after her 14-year-old son took his own life just days after becoming the target of a cruel 'sextortion' scam on TikTok. Morgan Moore said her son Caleb, the oldest of five children from Mississippi, was just weeks away from starting the 8th grade when he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in June. 'He died terrified, scared and ashamed,' his mother told Fox8. Caleb had been messaging with someone he believed was another teenager on TikTok, his mom explained. The exchange quickly moved to text messages and without his parents knowing, he was soon allegedly pressured into sending explicit images. Then the threats began. Police say the scammer used the compromising material to blackmail Caleb. He allegedly threatened to expose the photos unless he paid or sent more content, which is a growing form of cybercrime known as 'sextortion.' Morgan Moore (pictured left) said her son Caleb (right), the oldest of five children from Mississippi , was just weeks away from starting the 8th grade when he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in June On June 10, Moore's four younger children discovered their brother's dead body in their home. 'I just hit the floor in the kitchen,' Moore told the outlet. 'The police didn't want me to see it. Well, all four of my kids saw it.' 'I believe that my son was murdered and that he was manipulated into doing something he did not want to do,' she added. Moore described her son as a joyful, mild-mannered boy who loved sports. 'I couldn't have asked for a better son,' Moore told the outlet. 'He was very funny and mild-mannered, so he got along with everybody.' The FBI has issued repeated warnings about the rise in sextortion scams targeting boys between 14 and 17. The scams are often carried out by predators in Nigeria, the Ivory Coast and the Philippines. There have been at least 12,600 victims from between October 2021 and March 2023, according to federal investigators. And at least 20 victims tragically committed suicide. In June, a Kentucky teen took his own life after being targeted in a cruel 'sextortion' scam that used AI-generated nude images to try to blackmail him. Elijah Heacock, 16, of Glasgow, was getting ready for bed on February 27 when he received a chilling text demanding $3,000 to keep an AI-generated nude photo of him from being shared with friends and family, KFDA News reported. Only hours later, his family found him inside their home's laundry room gravely injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Miracle recovery of four children rescued from Lake Lanier boat explosion
Two young siblings who somehow survived a horror boat explosion this month say they feel "blessed" to come home from hospital. Faith Arnold, 12, and her 10-year-old brother Caleb acknowledge things "could have been worse" following the explosion on July 4. The boat on which they, their four siblings and mum and dad were travelling quickly became engulfed in flames on Lake Lanier, a reservoir in Georgia, US, on July 4 - Independence Day. Speaking from the family home, Faith said: "This could have been worse, something could have happened even worse than this... It's a blessing to be home, God had us through this whole thing... Everybody was just going crazy. We had to climb on top of the boat to get on the rescue boat, and it was just a lot going on." Faith, Caleb and their two younger siblings - including five-year-old Michael - spent days in hospital receiving treatment for third-degree burns following the fire. Their mother remains in hospital, it is thought, with less severe burns. The horror happened after the family had enjoyed sandwiches on their family boat and played in the water at Lake Lanier. As they headed back towards shore, the father turned on the blower fans but the engine would not start, so he called a tow and said they could not determine the problem either. When they tried to crank it again, the boat exploded. Footage taken on a mobile phone shows flames roar from the vessel and thick, black smoke billow into the sky. But the family was rescued and Faith, Caleb and little Michael spoke to Atlanta News First today about the experience. Caleb, who is looking forward to playing football again, said: "It was real hot... I thought I was going to die but my mum came and saved me." And Faith is now determined to return to her passion - dancing. The brave youngster told the TV channel: "I don't feel no pain... Dancing is my number one thing." A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family, from Jonesboro, Georgia, cover medical bills, treatment and medical supplies, and support the mother while she remains in hospital. More than $1,000 (£741) has been raised so far but the family hope to reach the target of $20,000 (£14,800) soon. The page reads: "Every dollar helps us take one step closer to healing — physically, emotionally, and financially. If you can't donate, please share this with your friends and family. And please keep us in your prayers. Thank you so much for your love, support, and compassion during this dark time."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix's Untamed ending explained from Lucy's killer to meaning behind screams
Details in the show's finale you may have missed *Warning - this article contains major spoilers for Untamed* Netflix's latest crime drama limited series has quickly become the number one most watched show on the platform. Untamed currently holds the top spot in the top 10 charts. It seems viewers have opted in great numbers to binge watch the latest release over the weekend. In the six-part drama, Eric Bana stars as a federal agent who works for the National Parks Service. He is tasked with investigating the unusual death of a young woman in Yosemite National Park. In particular, how she ended up falling off El Capitan mountain. There is so much packed in to its half dozen episodes, it would be no surprise if some fans missed a detail or two by the finale. This includes what happened to Lucy and who she really was, along with what really happened to Caleb and the true reason Agent Turner's marriage fell apart. Here's all you need to know about the biggest moments from Untamed's finale: Who killed Lucy Cook in Untamed and who was her real father? The history of Lucy Cook is just as important in Untamed as what happened to her. She lived with her mother Maggie, until her death from cancer. Lucy was still a child when her mother died so was left in the care of her father. Or rather, who people believed was her father at the time. He was violent and abusive and so Lucy was taken away and left at a foster home in Nevada. At the time, it was thought Lucy went missing and many presumed her father killer her. He died in a bar fight three years later. The person who whisked her away is revealed to be her real father, Paul Souter, played by Sam Neill, who had an affair with Lucy's mother and kept it secret for decades. Unfortunately, the foster home was also a place full of abuse and Lucy eventually escaped. She returned to the park where she apparently extorted her real father for money, before getting herself mixed up in the drug trade taking place within the park. Wanting to put an end to the blackmail he was suffering, Paul chased Lucy down one night. Firing off what he intended as a warning shot, he hit her in the leg. She ran away from him, but died from her injuries before falling off El Capitan. After Paul admits what he did , he still cannot bear the thought of the truth being revealed to his wife and children. He takes his gun and turns it on himself. What happened to Caleb in Untamed? During the investigation into Lucy's death it quickly becomes clear that Agent Turner is set to be confronted by his past. Little by little, viewers discover that this is related to the fate of his own child, his only son Caleb. It is also linked to the case of a missing person: Sean Sanderson. Turner and his wife have always known what happened to Sanderson. He is the man who abducted and murdered Caleb in the park. They discovered this thanks to cameras set up by wildlife maintenance officer Shane Maguire. Instead of handing this information to authorities, for some reason Turner's wife Jill hires Maguire to kill Sanderson. She did this without the knowledge of her husband. After he found out, their marriage quickly broke apart. Maguire seemed to initially believe he would get away with his role in the drug ring because of the information he held over Turner and his wife. However, Turner still attempts to arrest him in an altercation which quickly turns violent and results in Vasquez shooting Maguire dead. What were the screaming heard in Untamed's last episode? The series, in a similar way to another hit crime drama show True Detective, leans into the idea of the supernatural. That becomes clearly apparent when it is revealed that Turner keeps seeing and speaking to the spirit of his young son. He believes that Caleb is still present in the park and at more than one point he contemplates joining him on the other side. Near the end of series, muffled screams can be heard as Turner looks out over the water. This will be more obvious if you're someone who watches with the subtitles switched on. Turner's friend Jay warns him that a 'Wuyi' might come up from the water and snatch him. He adds that the 'little ghost' doesn't take anyone unless they want to be taken before asking if Turner has heard his screams. Where does Agent Kyle Turner go at the end of Untamed? Bana's Turner is a changed man by the end of the series. At the beginning, he is contemplating if he can even go on living, but is somehow compelled to see the latest investigation through. By the end, he is now ready to say goodbye to parts of the past that haunts him. However, he no longer feels like he is abandoning the spirit or positive memories of his son and is able to finally leave Yosemite for good, acknowledging that Caleb will always be with him. He is still suspended from his job, so at this point in time we can only assume he is not travelling to be positioned at a different National Park. Perhaps instead he is having to relocate to somewhere he is less comfortable, like a bigger city, mirroring the change made by Naya Vasquez.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Chicago man dreams of running a fishing lodge despite 'zero knowledge' — Dave Ramsey only hears 'nightmare'
Small businesses are at the core of the American Dream, but that doesn't mean every single one of those golden business ideas should become a reality. That's what finance guru Dave Ramsey said on his show during a conversation with Caleb, a caller from Chicago who wanted advice on getting a down payment to start a new venture. Don't miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan 'works every single time' to kill debt, get rich in America — and that 'anyone' can do it Caleb's business dream? Buying a fishing lodge in Canada. He said he'd never run a business before but loved to fish and hunt, and that he thought he could get $100,000 for a down payment on a lodge and run the venture for about half the year. He also told Ramsey that he talked to a few fishing lodge owners he knew who didn't own a business before buying their lodges, but Ramsey wasn't having any of it. When Ramsey learned Caleb had never run a business, let alone worked in the fishing or hospitality industry, Ramsey had a blunt assessment. 'You are about 90% dream and about 10% reality,' said Ramsey. And when asked about his business plan after getting the fishing lodge, Caleb's response was that many lodges are owned by seniors who don't know how to market their property. Caleb thinks he would be able to promote the lodge easily, but Ramsey wasn't buying it. 'There are three rules of business: it's gonna take twice as long as you think, it's gonna cost twice as much as you think, and you're not the exception,' said Ramsey. 'I'm not trying to be a dream killer, I love killing nightmares though.' The costs of running a small business Those three rules of business are lessons that Ramsey has uttered before. So many business dreamers think they have a great plan at the start, going as far as investing funds or taking out loans before realizing they've gone into debt for an idea that isn't landing with the target audience. In fact, more than 1 in 5 businesses in the U.S. fail during their first year. The dream of owning a business keeps America's free enterprise economy going, but sometimes those dreams can cloud the true costs of running a small business. New small businesses cost an average of $40,000 in their first year, including hiring staff, producing goods, getting inventory and securing a physical location. But those costs can vary wildly: for example, an online startup could cost as little as $100, while opening a restaurant could cost up to $750,000. Hiring staff can be one of the most expensive aspects of running your own shop. Adding an employee to payroll could cost you anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000, and that doesn't include salary or benefits costs. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, total employee costs — including their wages, benefits and taxes — could amount to 1.25 to 1.4 times their actual salary. And you can count on putting at least some of your savings into a new business. The Kauffman Foundation reports that nearly two-thirds of small business owners have to dip into their personal or family savings to fund their venture. It's also worth noting that in 2023, 71% of small business owners were in debt. Read more: Americans are 'revenge saving' to survive — but millions only get a measly 1% on their savings. What to consider before starting a small business Deciding to start a small business requires thorough planning, financial smarts and self-honesty, as your idea may not work out the first time around. Let's break down the steps to take and things to consider before you open up shop. For starters, consider all your startup costs. These include any licenses and permits you might need, legal fees, equipment and inventory goods, marketing and promotional costs, and storefront deposits. Next, try to predict your ongoing or operational costs, such as your monthly rent, employee wages, inventory restocking, ongoing marketing, taxes and storefront maintenance. Don't forget to account for any 'hidden' costs, such as shrink, card processing fees or slow sales months. Talk extensively with other business owners in your industry and don't be afraid to ask them about how much they make, or where they might have gone wrong. Analyze industry trends and risks associated with your product or service and consider surveying potential customers. Finally, create both best- and worst-case financial projections, especially for that first vulnerable year of business. What to read next Robert Kiyosaki warns of 'massive unemployment' in the US due to the 'biggest change' in history — and says this 1 group of 'smart' Americans will get hit extra hard. Are you one of them? How much cash do you plan to keep on hand after you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you'll need a substantial stash of savings in retirement Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Stay in the know. Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise sent straight to your inbox every week for free. 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Evening Standard
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Everything we learned from the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer
We only see a glimpse of Sadie Sink's Max in the trailer, but it doesn't look good: Caleb is squeezing her hand, and she looks to be in a hospital bed. Considering how badly she was injured by Vecna in the closing moments of season four – all of her bones were broken, and she looked to be basically brain dead, before Eleven brought her back – it's not a surprise. But still, we might not see much of her going forward.
