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Perth Now
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Cutting ties with my dad was the best decision, says Kristin Cavallari
Kristin Cavallari doesn't regret cutting ties with her dad. The 38-year-old star decided to stop speaking to her dad, Dennis Cavallari, after he "crossed the boundary" with her kids, and Kristin now considers the move to be "the best decision [she's] ever made". The blonde beauty - who has Camden, 12, Jaxon, 11, and daughter Saylor, nine, with ex-husband Jay Cutler - told People: "I mean, honestly, and this might sound messed up to some people, but it's the best decision I've ever made, cutting my dad out of my life. Such a weight has been lifted from me. "There's not one day where I miss him. I don't know if it was two or three years ago, but I mean, I was an adult, let's say I was 35 [when I decided]. It was 35 years of buildup to that point." Kristin refused to go into detail about her dad's mistakes. However, the reality star is "happy" with her decision. She shared: "Like, you're just gaslighting me. I don't have time for that anymore. "If someone's not bringing you joy, if people are only bringing you hurt and sadness and anger, what is the point? Even if it's a parent, life's too short." Meanwhile, Kristin recently revealed that she's returned to using dating apps. The TV star has been single since splitting from Mark Estes in 2024 - but Kristin has now returned to dating apps and she's open to finding love once again. She said on the 'Let's Be Honest' podcast: "Nashville is awful for dating. That's why I have to be on a dating app." Kristin has actually been invited on dates by a couple of well-known men in recent times. But the 'Very Cavallari' star wanted to focus on her podcast tour before turning her attention to finding love. She explained: "I was supposed to go on two dates, and I was like, 'You have to wait until after my podcast tour.'" Kristin is actually making a concerted effort to "stay out of headlines". Asked if she's been pursued by any "known people", Kristin replied: "These ones are. But, I mean, I'm trying to stay out of headlines while I'm on the podcast. Then after I'm going quiet."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kristin Cavallari feels like a 'new person' after divorce and cutting ties with her dad
Kristin Cavallari feels like a new person after going through a divorce and cutting ties with her dad. The 38-year-old TV personality finalised her divorce from the former NFL Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in 2022 after nearly seven years of marriage because she "didn't want to be in a toxic relationship anymore". And Kristin decided to cut ties with her real estate dad Dennis in 2021 because he "crossed the boundary" with her three children - sons Camden, 12, and Jaxon, 11, as well as her daughter Saylor, nine - whom she had with Jay and has custody of. She told the US magazine People: "My divorce and my dad really forced me to take a hard look in the mirror and do the work. "I had to get very real with myself about the lack of self-love that I had, and then I had to build myself up again. "I finally, for the first time in my life, do love myself." The reality TV star - who shot to fame on MTV's 'Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County' when she was 17 - declared that ejecting her dad out of her life was the "best decision" she has "ever made". Kristin - who declined to go into detail about how Dennis went too far - admitted: "This might sound messed up to some people, but cutting my dad out is the best decision I've ever made. "Life's too short." The fashion designer has spoken "probably too much so" of her relationships, including the 13-year age gap with Montana Boyz TikToker Mark Estes, who she dated for seven months in 2024. Also, she described the country singer Morgan Wallen, as "good in bed" when they struck up a romance - which Kristin has never publicly revealed when they dated amid rumours of a relationship in 2023. The former 'Hills' MTV reality show cast member broke her promise that she would "never go back to reality TV" after she allowed the entertainment news brand E! to film some shows from her 'Let's Be Honest' podcast tour, which took place in March 2025, for a new programme. And Kristin hopes the new show will shut down some misconceptions about her. She said: "Headlines love to put me in this box that has to do with men and sex. And I get [the interest], but I'm a real person. It affects me. I think people's idea of me is very different from who I actually am ... "I'm really happy that I did [the show] because it was my favourite experience on a show, and truly the only show that I've done where I can say it was 100 per cent authentic."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk's renovated LA home: Her favorite 'cute little' feature revealed
Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, is steadily carving a space for herself beyond football sidelines. Known for her headline-making NFL game-day fashion, she's now drawing attention for her growing interest in interior design. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While their California home features plenty of stylish upgrades, it's a 'cute little' seating nook in the living room that she loves most, a cozy corner that now keeps Kyle off the floor after games and adds a warm, personal touch to their space. With Galey Alix's touch, Kristin Juszczyk turned a disaster into a cozy win for husband Kyle Juszczyk After a sudden kitchen flood at their California home, the couple decided to embark on a full renovation journey. Partnering with former HGTV designer Galey Alix, they transformed their 4,300 sq. ft. residence into a warm, calming space styled with a 'Pacific cozy' theme a blend of modern minimalism and comforting textures. Kristin was genuinely impressed by Galey Alix's work, praising her in a recent interview. 'It was the best experience I could have ever imagined, and I don't know how I could ever do anything different now. Galey really added so much seating in our living room that we didn't have before. After games, Kyle was notorious for laying on the floor watching film on his iPad, but now he doesn't have to do that anymore," Kristin said (via PEOPLE). This thoughtful addition perfectly blends comfort and practicality, elevating their daily living experience. From cozy corners to a cute office fridge, Kristin Juszczyk proves it's the little things that matter While the home boasts stunning upgrades throughout, it's a humble living room seating nook that stands out as Kristin's personal favourite. She calls it her 'cute little' detail not just for its design, but for its purpose. Adding to her list of simple joys, Kristin also recently shared another fun update, 'Got myself a cute little refrigerator for my LA office.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Whether it's a new fridge or a thoughtfully designed space at home, it's clear she finds happiness in the little things that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Also read: From custom fashion to curated interiors, Kristin continues to evolve as a creative force. Her home reflects that same philosophy a place where comfort meets charm, and function blends seamlessly with style. What began as a renovation project has now become a heartfelt expression of personality, practicality, and modern elegance.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Woman's 'bone chilling' scream before she was found naked with her throat slit
Kristin O'Connell had been planning her trip to Ovid, New York, for the summer of 1985 as she had been writing to James Vermeersch after they met on holiday in Florida A 20-year-old woman from Minnesota in the US was found dead in a cornfield, naked with her throat slashed and multiple stab wounds, less than a quarter of a mile from the party she had left for a late-night walk. In the summer of 1985, Kristin O'Connell ignored her mother's advice and travelled to Ovid, New York, to visit James Vermeersch, a man she had met on holiday in Florida earlier that year and had been writing to ever since. However, the trip took an unpleasant turn when Kristin discovered that James had a secret girlfriend in New York. Kristin was excited about her trip to the Finger Lakes region, planning her journey for August 12. Her mother Phyllis told NBC's Dateline that despite their concerns, she and Kristin's father decided that their daughter was an adult and deserved independence, according to the Morbid Podcast. Kristin's father Michael discovered that James had another girlfriend that August and planned to tell Kristin when she arrived - likely causing his daughter to cut her visit short. "She was so bright with excitement," said Phyllis. Unexpectedly, just a day into the trip, Phyllis received a worrying call from a payphone in Ovid, with Kristin saying she would end her trip early and return home the next day, reports the Mirror US. "Something wasn't right in her voice," Phyllis told Dateline. Tragedy struck just hours later when Kristin, a hotel-motel management student due to start her junior year in September '85, was found brutally murdered. Forty years on, the authorities are still baffled by the case. Kristin had been chilling in a trailer on James' family plot with mates when he popped out for pizza, and she fancied a late-night stroll – typical behaviour back at her place. But alarms rang when James got back and she'd done a vanishing act – her mates launched a search, but it was like she'd disappeared into thin air. The following afternoon on August 15, 1985, Kristin was officially reported missing to Ovid police by James. Last seen between 11pm and 11:30pm, she stumbled off barefoot without even grabbing her bag. Their 1:30am search effort turned up nothing. David Chamberlain, aged just 17 and a friend of James, backed up the tale, dispelling any idea there had been a row. "She just went for a walk and didn't come back," he insisted. Later, about 80 firefighters and police officers teamed up for an extensive manhunt, only to return empty-handed. But the hideous reality hit home on August 16, 1985, as searchers blundered upon a horrid spectacle. Tragedy struck when Kristin's body was found in a cornfield, a mere half a mile away from where she was last spotted. The gruesome scene revealed multiple stab wounds and a slit throat, sending shockwaves through the community as neighbours recounted a "horrifying" scream that echoed on the night of her death. There were no signs of sexual assault, however, investigators speculated that her resistance to such an act might have led to the fatal attack. New York State Police wasted no time in hunting down suspects who could be responsible for the atrocity inflicted upon the young woman. They paid particular attention to the route alongside the cornfield, known to be frequented by Seneca Army Depot workers and revellers heading to the Golden Buck, a well-liked local haunt not far from James' trailer. Witness statements placed Kristin on County Road 139 between 11.50 pm and midnight, lending credibility to James' version of events. Phyllis guessed Kristin's disapproval of drug use, possibly prevalent at the party, prompted her early departure. As the investigation intensified over the summer, police stumbled upon disturbing leads, including a sighting of a blue or green car drawing up to Kristin on the road, with another vehicle loitering close by. State Police Sergeant Thomas Warren made a public plea for more information, urging others to come forward if they witnessed anything similar involving these mysterious cars. The mystery surrounding Kristin's murder deepened with hints that she may have been followed by two men on the night of her death. A pillowcase from a local mental health facility was also discovered near the scene, adding to the enigma. Yet, the most peculiar twist came when police received an anonymous call days later. The frantic caller claimed that searching the boot of a green Chevy on Main Street in Waterloo would reveal key details about Kristin's killer. "I'm getting out of town because I told him not to do it. I told him not to do it. I'm heading out of town," the caller urgently stated before abruptly ending the call. Despite no record of such a vehicle, and police deeming the murder a crime of chance, whispers continue to circulate in Ovid and further afield that some locals know more about what happened to Kristin in 1985 but choose to stay quiet. At the time, authorities commented: "Everybody at this party came from well to families in the community they are respected in this area." Adding to the intrigue, a social media post pointed out that Donald 'Nutsy' Chamberlain, who owned the trailer where Kristin spent her last hours, also owns the Golden Buck restaurant. Notably, he has placed a sign at the establishment warning that discussions about the O'Connell murder will lead to expulsion. The then-District Attorney Donna Cathy named an individual Gary Harris as a person of interest, following a report by the Democrat and Chronicle in 1995. Cathy pointed out that hairs from an African American had been discovered at the crime scene and stated that at that time, Harris was the only black man in Ovid. Acting Seneca County Judge W Patrick Falvey called for DNA tests on hair and blood samples gathered in 1985 to bring clarity to the case; yet, these attempts faced setbacks due to a lack of probable cause to connect Harris with the crime. Harris' defence counsel contended powerfully: "Being in the community or being black in the community does not meet the requisite proof." Officials have stressed that Harris is merely "one of many" individuals being scrutinised in the ongoing investigation. A closer inspection of the forensic details in this murder mystery shows a complex situation. For instance, despite heavy rains which may have washed away crucial evidence, Kristin's bloodstained clothing was found carefully positioned next to her body in the cornfield. However, there's an overwhelming amount of physical evidence still tied to the harrowing crime - over 318 items ranging from the victim's fingernails and a blood-stained sweater to the pillowcase and possibly hundreds of strands of hair. Even with these items at their disposal, and technological progress, no new forensic examinations are taking place. In 2009, a leading Dutch lab offered to analyse evidence from Kristin's case, but the New York State Health Department turned down the offer due to the facility not being certified in New York. District Attorney Richard Swineheart expressed his frustration to the Ithaca Journal: "We feel this is our last, best effort to solve this case. We are very frustrated with the bureaucracy of the Department of Health." Despite efforts by Kirsten's mother, Phyllis, and a Minnesota senator, attempts to get the Amsterdam lab certified have hit a bureaucratic wall. The O'Connell family has started a petition on to push for DNA testing to help move the investigation forward. In a shocking twist in 2010, the New York Inspector General informed Phyllis that a forensic expert who may have been involved in Kristin's case had previously been accused of falsifying evidence. Gerry Veeder was implicated in "dry-labbing", a deceitful practice where tests are pretended to be conducted to produce lab results without the actual work. Phyllis lamented the oversight in the system, saying: "In 1985 he did the initial evidence. I don't know how many items but anything to do with cloth because that's what he handled. I mean, my God - this is an important job they're doing there and how could they allow this and not be supervised properly?". In a turn of events that's almost beyond belief, it was revealed last year that an elite cold case team, headed by the former chief of the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, had offered to let a New York State-endorsed forensics lab examine all the physical evidence from Kristin's unsolved murder case free of charge. This offer was part of a documentary on the homicide being produced by two-time Oscar winner Bill Guttentag, which could have bypassed the issues encountered over a decade earlier with a Dutch laboratory. However, the New York State Police turned down the offer and refused to back the project. Troop spokesperson Mark O'Donnell explained that involving external entities in an active murder investigation would breach their policy. The State Police said: "As in all cases, the State Police does not share critical information, evidence or the techniques used in solving cases. By sharing such information, it could jeopardize the integrity of the investigation." Despite what seems to be a wealth of evidence in the murder case of Kristin, the mystery continues to go unsolved. A $10,000 reward was put up in 2010 for details leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator, and as of 2015, the police had pursued over 1,900 leads, all to no avail. Phyllis continues to call on the police to either use modern forensic techniques to analyse the evidence or close the case, which would then enable her to make a Freedom of Information request to access the files. Additionally, Phyllis is campaigning for a law change that would mandate all police departments to establish dedicated cold case units, aiming to prevent cases like Kristin's from being shuffled between detectives over the years. She explained: "I think there are people up there who know what happened but are afraid to come forward. I believe people are scared. I know I can't bring her back. But I can't rest until I find out who did this to her." The Mirror has reached out to Seneca County Police for a statement. The investigation into Kristin O'Connell's murder remains active, and the authorities continue to appeal for information, asking anyone able to assist to get in touch with the New York State Police Major Crimes Unit at (585) 398–4100.
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Woman, 20, found naked with throat slashed after 'horrifying' scream in a field
A 20-year-old woman from Minnesota in the US was found dead in a cornfield, naked with her throat slashed and multiple stab wounds, less than a quarter of a mile from the party she had left for a late-night walk. In the summer of 1985, Kristin O'Connell ignored her mother's advice and travelled to Ovid, New York, to visit James Vermeersch, a man she had met on holiday in Florida earlier that year and had been corresponding with ever since. However, the trip took an unpleasant turn when Kristin discovered that James had a secret girlfriend in New York. Kristin was excited about her trip to the Finger Lakes region, planning her journey for August 12. Her mother Phyllis told NBC's Dateline that despite their concerns, she and Kristin's father decided that their daughter was an adult and deserved independence, according to the Morbid Podcast. Kristin's father Michael discovered in August that James had another girlfriend and planned to tell Kristin when she arrived - likely causing her to cut her visit short. "She was so bright with excitement," Phyllis said. Unexpectedly, just a day into the trip, Phyllis received a worrying call from a payphone in Ovid, with Kristin saying she would be coming home the next day, reports the Mirror US. "Something wasn't right in her voice," Phyllis told Dateline. In a shocking turn of events, a young woman named Kristin was found brutally murdered just hours after she went missing. Despite a thorough investigation, law enforcement has been unable to identify her killer even 40 years later. Kristin, who was studying hotel-motel management, had only a few weeks left before the start of her junior year in September 1985. On the night of her disappearance, Kristin was at a trailer on James' family property with his friends. James claimed he was going out to get a pizza, and Kristin said she was going for a late-night walk, something she often did at home. However, when James returned, Kristin was nowhere to be found, and the partygoers went out to search for her but found no trace. The next day, James reported Kristin missing to the Ovid police, stating she was last seen between 11 pm and 11:30 pm, leaving the trailer barefoot and without her purse. Despite the search efforts, Kristin remained missing. James' friend, 17 year old David Chamberlain, corroborated James' story, dismissing any suggestions of quarrels during the party. "She just went for a walk and didn't come back," he said. A massive search effort involving around 80 firemen and police officers was launched to find Kristin, but it was all in vain. The gruesome truth was discovered on August 16, 1985, when searchers stumbled upon a horrific scene. Tragically, Kristin's body was discovered in a cornfield half a mile from where she was last seen. She'd suffered multiple stab wounds and her throat had been cut. Neighbours reported a "horrifying" scream at the time of her murder, although there was no evidence of sexual assault. Detectives suggested she may have been killed resisting an attack, and New York State Police quickly zeroed in on possible suspects with access to the crime scene. The road by the cornfield was known to be used by Seneca Army Depot workers and campers en route to Golden Buck, a bar near James' trailer. With accounts placing Kristin on County Road 139 late that night, speculation arose about her departure, possibly due to drug use at the party she attended. As summer went on, leads grew more disturbing – including sightings of suspicious cars near Kristin the night she vanished. State Police Sgt Thomas Warren made an urgent plea for more information to locate these vehicles, hoping other witnesses might come forward with crucial details. Sensational new leads have emerged in the Kristin O'Connell murder mystery, including tales of potential stalkers on the night in question and a puzzling pillowcase from a local mental health institution found close to where the incident occurred. Adding to the intrigue, an eerily mysterious phone call shook investigators mere days after the murder as an anxious voice instructed police to seek key evidence within the boot of a green Chevy parked on Main Street in Waterloo. The jittery informer said, "I'm getting out of town because I told him not to do it. I told him not to do it. I'm heading out of town," before abruptly ending the conversation. With no trace of the vehicle mentioned, the case takes on a more perplexing angle. Despite official opinions framing this tragedy as a spur-of-the-moment crime, community whispers suggest local bigwigs might harbour secrets regarding what truly happened to Kristin back in 1985. At that time, authorities said: "Everybody at this party came from well to families in the community they are respected in this area." In a further twist, chatter on social media has thrown a spotlight on Donald 'Nutsy' Chamberlain, who not only owned the trailer where Kristin resided shortly before her untimely death but also runs the previously mentioned Golden Buck eatery, famously displaying a sign on-site exiling anyone daring to discuss the O'Connell case. Then-District Attorney Donna Cathy implicated an individual named Gary Harris, as reported by the Democrat and Chronicle in 1995. Cathy pointed out that hairs from an African American were found at the crime scene, highlighting that Harris was the only black male in Ovid at the time. Acting Seneca County Judge W Patrick Falvey called for DNA analysis on hair and blood evidence gathered in 1985 to crack the case; however, these attempts hit a wall due to a lack of sufficient probable cause to tie Harris to the crime. Harris's defence lawyer argued vehemently: "Being in the community or being black in the community does not meet the requisite proof." Officials have stressed that Harris is merely "one of many" individuals of interest in the ongoing investigation. A closer look at the forensic details of this murder case uncovers complexities. For instance, Kristin's bloodied clothes were found neatly placed next to her in the cornfield following her death, with officers conceding that heavy rain that night might have washed away some evidence. Yet, there's still a mountain of physical evidence - a whopping 318 items linked to the brutal murder, including the victim's fingernails, a blood-drenched sweater, the pillowcase, and potentially hundreds of hairs. Despite this trove of evidence and technological progress, no fresh forensic testing is underway. In 2009, a leading Dutch lab offered to analyse evidence from Kristin's case, but the New York State Health Department turned down the offer due to the facility not being certified in New York. District Attorney Richard Swineheart didn't hold back when speaking to the Ithaca Journal, expressing his frustration: "We feel this is our last, best effort to solve this case. We are very frustrated with the bureaucracy of the Department of Health." Despite efforts by Kirsten's mum, Phyllis, and a Minnesota senator, attempts to get the Amsterdam lab certified have hit a bureaucratic wall. The O'Connell family has taken action by starting a petition on demanding DNA testing to push the investigation forward. In a shocking twist in 2010, the New York Inspector General informed Phyllis that a forensic expert who may have been involved in Kristin's case was previously accused of fabricating evidence. Gerry Veeder was caught up in a scandal known as "dry-labbing", where tests are faked to produce quick lab results. Phyllis shared her dismay, recounting Veeder's involvement with the initial evidence in 1985: "In 1985 he did the initial evidence. I don't know how many items but anything to do with cloth because that's what he handled. I mean, my God - this is an important job they're doing there and how could they allow this and not be supervised properly?". In a revelation that seems almost too remarkable, just last year it surfaced that an elite cold case unit, headed by the former chief of the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program, had proposed utilising a New York State-recognised forensics lab to scrutinise all the physical evidence from Kristin's murder case for free. This was intended to be part of a documentary on the unsolved homicide being crafted by two-time Oscar winner Bill Guttentag, which could bypass issues encountered previously with a Dutch lab over a decade ago. But the offer was snubbed by New York State Police, who stood firm against participating in the scheme. Mark O'Donnell, a spokesperson for New York State Police Troop, said that involving outside forces in a live murder investigation goes against their policy. The State Police maintained: "As in all cases, the State Police does not share critical information, evidence or the techniques used in solving cases. By sharing such information, it could jeopardize the integrity of the investigation." Despite seemingly strong evidence related to Kristin's killing, it has continued to baffle authorities. A $10,000 (£7,800) incentive was announced in 2010 for details leading to her murderer's conviction and in 2015, it was announced that police had followed up on over 1,900 leads, all to no avail. Phyllis is adamantly pressing the police to employ modern forensic techniques to re-examine the evidence or to close the case, which would enable her to lodge a Freedom of Information request to review the evidence herself. Moreover, Phyllis is calling for a legal amendment that would mandate every police force to establish dedicated cold case squads, avoiding situations where cases like Kristin's shuffle between different detectives over time. On the matter, she expressed: "I think there are people up there who know what happened but are afraid to come forward. I believe people are scared. I know I can't bring her back. But I can't rest until I find out who did this to her." The Mirror has reached out to Seneca County Police for their input. The authorities continue their appeal for information pertinent to Kristin O'Connell's murder and encourage anyone with insights to get in touch with the New York State Police Major Crimes Unit on (585) 398-4100.
