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Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Miami Herald
These six cold cases sat unsolved for decades — until now. See the stories
National These six cold cases sat unsolved for decades — until now. See the stories A cigarette butt inside a car led Florida cops to his killer decades later. In Missouri, Captain Terry Horner's interviews brought an arrest in Peggy Horseman's 1985 shooting. A deathbed confession in West Virginia unraveled the disappearance of Susan and Natasha Carter after 24 years. Take a look at the stories below. Robert Hecht's new Lincoln was found in Lenoir, North Carolina, more than a 700-mile drive from the Florida home where he was found dead, authorities said. Photo from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office NO. 1: CIGARETTE BUTT IN DEAD MAN'S CAR LEADS TO ACCUSED KILLER 35 YEARS LATER, FLORIDA COPS SAY The man's new car was found in Lenoir, North Carolina, more than a 700-mile drive from his Florida home, authorities said. | Published April 23, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd The suspected remains of a missing mother and her daughter were found the same day their accused killer died, West Virginia State Police said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 2: DEATHBED CONFESSION LEADS TO BODIES OF MOM AND DAUGHTER MISSING FOR 24 YEARS, COPS SAY The West Virginia man suffered 'a medical episode' and died at a hospital, police said. | Published April 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Tanasia Kenney Forty years after a hunter found remains in a remote area of Nevada, they've been identified, officials say. Photo from Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office NO. 3: REMAINS FOUND BY HUNTER IN REMOTE AREA OF NEVADA ID'D 40 YEARS LATER, OFFICIALS SAY 'A Holiday Hotel/Casino Keno ticket stamped with the date 05/04/1982, ... and four pennies with a date of 1980' were found near the remains in Nevada. | Published May 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Daniella Segura A 61-year-old man was charged with murder nearly four decades after the killing, authorities said. Getty Images/iStock photo NO. 4: STORE CLERK, 27, SHOT DEAD WITH SHOTGUN, MISSOURI COPS SAY. ARREST MADE 39 YEARS LATER The woman was discovered partially in the beverage cooler after being shot in the back of the head, authorities said of the 1985 killing. | Published July 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mike Stunson Remains found near Daytona Beach in 1980 have been identified as those of Pamela Wittman, who died at the hands of an accused serial killer, Florida authorities said. Getty images/iStock photo NO. 5: 25-YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF ACCUSED SERIAL KILLER IDENTIFIED 44 YEARS LATER, FLORIDA COPS SAY He confessed to 41 deaths, officials said. | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A man is suspected of killing a 51-year-old man in 1981, Indiana police said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 6: DISCARDED CIGARETTE LEADS TO MAN'S ARREST IN 1981 COLD CASE KILLING, INDIANA COPS SAY The man living in Oregon is suspected of killing a 51-year-old man over 40 years ago, police said. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kate Linderman The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
7 times sea creature sightings left onlookers amazed. Take a look at the stories
National 7 times sea creature sightings left onlookers amazed. Take a look at the stories Sea creatures continue to stun people around the world. A sailboat crew in Canada filmed killer whales swimming alongside them, while in California, onlookers watched baby orcas play and practice hunting. The famous orca 'Old Thom' made a rare visit off Massachusetts, recognized by his distinct fin. Take a look at the stories below. An endangered North Atlantic right whale and her baby were documented off the coast of Virginia June 1, researchers say. The baby is the mom's third calf. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 1: GIANT ENDANGERED SEA CREATURE SPOTTED OFF VIRGINIA COAST — WITH A BABY. SEE THEM With fewer than 400 left in the wild, the species is 'approaching extinction,' researchers say. | Published June 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd Old Thom is the only orca that has been seen repeatedly by experts in North Atlantic waters. Screengrab from Facebook video by Taylor Grai NO. 2: WATCH FAMOUS ORCA 'OLD THOM' MAKE RARE APPEARANCE OFF MASSACHUSETTS COAST The lone bull is known for his solo wandering in the North Atlantic. | Published June 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Julia Daye A group of orcas recently surfaced alongside a sailboat during a race off the coast of Canada, video shows. Photo from Bill Pennell, UnSplash NO. 3: KILLER WHALES CLOSELY FOLLOW SAILBOAT DURING RACE OFF CANADA. SEE 'INCREDIBLE FOOTAGE' The experience was 'a little nerve wracking,' according to the sailing organization. | Published June 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brendan Rascius Two baby orcas were seen practicing their hunting skills on a bird in California, a whale watching group said. Morgan Quimby Screengrab from @Monterey_bay_whale_watch on Instagram NO. 4: BABY KILLER WHALES SEEN 'HAVING FUN' WHILE PRACTICING HUNTING OFF CALIFORNIA. SEE IT This pod created a 'fantastic' encounter for viewers. | Published October 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez Two pairs of female North American right whales and calves were spotted near north Florida Dec. 30, the FWC said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 5: ENDANGERED WHALES — ONE A FIRST-TIME MOM — SPOTTED WITH CALVES OFF FLORIDA. SEE THEM Fewer than 400 remain in the wild, biologists estimate. | Published January 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A 'rare' humpback whale was recently spotted in the English Channel, photos show. Photo from Laura Lezman, UnSplash NO. 6: MIGRATING SEA CREATURE MAKES 'RARE' APPEARANCE OFF THE COAST OF ENGLAND, PHOTOS SHOW It was photographed leaping out of the water off the coast of Hastings. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brendan Rascius The whale watching group was started by survivors of the Lahaina Fire. Screengrab from Captian Chrissy's Instagram NO. 7: WATCH AS A GOLDEN RETRIEVER MEETS A WHALE OFF HAWAII. 'HER WISH CAME TRUE' 'She loves whales more than anyone I know' | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Four endangered predators found dead within one week in Florida. Here's why
Florida Four endangered predators found dead within one week in Florida. Here's why Vehicle strikes were responsible for the deaths of four Florida panthers in the first week of May in the southwest part of the state. Photo from Jeffrey Eisen via Unsplash Four critically endangered Florida panthers were hit and killed by vehicles in the span of one week, an unusually deadly period for the rare species. One of the panthers was 8-10 months old, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The spate of deaths started May 1, when a 1-year-old Florida panther was found dead on State Road 29, then a male estimated to be 4-5 years old died the next day, McClatchy News reported. Two days after that on May 4, a panther under the age of 1 was found dead, according to the FWC's Panther Pulse. The most recent fatality, discovered May 6, was a 2- or 3-year-old female panther also killed on State Road 29, for a total of four panthers in the first week of May. All were killed by vehicles in southwest Florida in either Hendry or Collier County. Florida's state animal has experienced increasing deaths from vehicle strikes in the last two decades, officials said. Eight out of nine deaths documented this year have come from vehicles. Rodney Cammauf Photo from the National Park Service 'As the state grows, suitable habitat for panthers and other wildlife shrinks,' according to the FWC. 'Florida panthers normally live in remote, undeveloped areas. But as both the number of panthers and the number of people living and recreating in Florida grows, so does the chance of an encounter with a panther.' The deaths are the latest blow to a species with fewer than 250 adult Florida panthers estimated to be left in the wild. 'We are not going to stop the growth of our state, and in many ways, growth is a good thing,' Traci Deen, the president and CEO of Conservation Florida, told McClatchy News in December. 'But as we grow, we have to increase the pace of land conservation, or we will lose species like the Florida panther.' The number of panthers killed by vehicles has been on the rise since the year 2000, according to the FWC. The species needs a lot of room to roam, with males claiming territories of 150 to 200 square miles, according to the Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. State Road 29, which runs through southwest Florida, is a particularly deadly corridor for the species. Three of the nine panthers found dead this year were struck while crossing that road, records show. OL Olivia Lloyd mcclatchy-newsroom Go to X Email this person Olivia Lloyd is a National Real-Time Reporter for McClatchy covering the Southeast. She is based in South Florida and graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Previously, she has worked for Hearst DevHub and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Rare Florida predator living at zoo after he was found injured in wild has died
Florida Rare Florida predator living at zoo after he was found injured in wild has died A Florida panther named Walter who was living in captivity at ZooTampa has died. Getty Images/iStockphoto An 'iconic' Florida panther living out his days at ZooTampa after he was ensnared in a trap in the wild has died at age 12. Walter was brought to ZooTampa in 2017 in critical condition after he was found caught in a snare trap with 'severe injuries' to his front left paw and neck, zookeepers said. He underwent a partial amputation of the paw and couldn't be released back into the wild, so he spent the next eight years at the zoo. 'Walter's charming personality and charisma made him a favorite among guests, staff and volunteers alike,' zookeepers said. 'His story helped educate visitors on how they can peacefully coexist with the amazing native wildlife found in our state.' Zookeepers said Walter's health began to decline in the days leading up to his death, and 'despite around-the-clock medical intervention he continued to decline.' The zoo announced his death May 5. Walter and the zoo's two other panthers were featured in National Geographic's 2020 docuseries on ZooTampa called 'Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa.' 'If he hadn't have been found, if he hadn't have been rescued, he would have died, there's just no doubt about that,' former ZooTampa veterinarian Dr. Ray Ball said in the documentary. 'And we've never had a cat that lost part of its foot before.' Walter went through multiple surgeries and spent a year rehabilitating before he was moved to a modified habitat to accommodate his injuries. 'I loved watching him in his enclosure,' one visitor said on social media. 'Despite his injuries, his agility was still amazing, and he would always run right to snacks from his keepers.' Others said they made a point to always visit Walter while at the zoo. 'I learned all about Walter and Florida Panthers through the show,' a Facebook user said. 'You all have educated so many people through your incredible efforts.' Panthers can live up to 20 years in the wild, but threats such as habitat loss and fatal vehicle strikes have contributed to a population of fewer than 250 adults, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. In the first two days of May, two panthers died from vehicle collisions, McClatchy News reported. The zoo encouraged those who interacted with Walter to share their photos and memories on social media. 'This is again an opportunity to help save a critically endangered species,' Dr. Larry Killmar said in 2020. 'And we can do that. We still have time to do that. And that's the important part. We never give up on these projects.' This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM. OL Olivia Lloyd mcclatchy-newsroom Go to X Email this person Olivia Lloyd is a National Real-Time Reporter for McClatchy covering the Southeast. She is based in South Florida and graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Previously, she has worked for Hearst DevHub and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
