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International Business Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Colton Ford: Popular Gay Porn Star Found Dead Aged 62 in Mysterious Hiking Trail Accident
Glenn Soukesian, a popular gay porn star, better known by his stage name Colton Ford, was found dead in a mysterious hiking incident near Palm Springs, California, officials have confirmed. Ford, 62, was found dead Monday evening on the Goat Trails in the desert region near Palm Springs, California, according to the Bay Area Reporter. Police found his body on Monday after friends reported him missing when he did not come back from a hike the previous day. While the exact cause of death is still unclear, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police Department told the Reporter that the local coroner has ruled out any signs of foul play. Tragic and Mysterious Death Lieutenant Mike Villegas, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Police, said that there is currently no information available regarding the cause of death. "He was on a local hiking trail here in Palm Springs," Colton's friend Tim Wood wrote on Facebook. "The police have not shared the details of their findings yet, so we don't really know what happened to cause his death. My heart is broken - it's almost too much to take. "One of my best friends, a man who helped save my life many years ago. I miss you terribly. I can't stop the flood of tears." Hailing from Pasadena, Ford was considered a silver fox success story, beginning his adult film career at 40 and continuing for 22 years, according to Out magazine. Star in His Own Right In his illustrious career, the porn star collaborated with multiple production companies, including MRS Releasing, RawF—kClub, All Worlds, Mustang, and Falcon Studios. Before entering the adult film industry, Ford was a recording artist, and collaborated with Denise Rich's production company, MIDE Productions, as well as with Virgin Records. Outside of adult films, Ford appeared in movies such as "Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!," which featured RuPaul, and Hellbent, a thriller centered around a serial killer targeting a group of muscular men in West Hollywood. His last project was a 2023 R&B and pop album titled "Permission". Famous drag queen and adult film director Chi Chi LaRue paid tribute to Colton Ford in a post shared on Facebook. "I'm So Shocked and Saddened to Hear and Report the sudden passing of my friend and Icon Glen aka Colton Ford! You will missed! Keep Singing In Heaven!" LaRue wrote under his real name, Larry David Paciotti.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
FBI links California fertility clinic bombing to anti-natalist ideology
The car bombing outside a California fertility clinic that killed one person and injured four others appears to have been driven by anti-natalist ideology, according to two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the incident. Anti-natalism refers to the belief that no one should have children. Investigators are focusing on social media posts made by the suspect, including a 30-minute audio recording, which they say support anti-natalist views. While the posts and the recording are still being verified, officials believe they reflect the ideology behind the bombing. The same person may also be linked to an online forum post from earlier this month in which the individual contemplated suicide using an explosive device, the sources said. They are also investigating a YouTube account, under the same moniker, that features videos of experiments with homemade explosives. At a press conference on Sunday, authorities said they believe the suspect was attempting to livestream the attack and are looking into what they call a "manifesto." The suspect, identified by authorities as Guy Edward Bartkus, was reportedly dealing with depression and had personal relationship issues. Authorities believe the suspect is a 25-year-old man from Twentynine Palms, three law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News. On Saturday, multiple law enforcement tactical officers were seen outside a Twentynine Palms residence, about an hour away from the targeted fertility clinic. Officials said Sunday they are executing a search warrant at the location. The FBI and Palm Springs Police Department had originally held off on identifying the suspect, citing the condition his body after the blast. The severity of the injuries sustained by those hurt the blast has not been disclosed, but all have been released from the hospital, officials said Sunday. The FBI deemed the explosion an act of terrorism on Saturday. The blast took place at 1199 North Indian Canyon Dr. at around 11 a.m., according city officials. The street is home to a number of medical facilities, including the Desert Regional Medical Center. The apparent target of the attack, a fertility clinic called American Reproductive Centers (ARC), confirmed in a Facebook post that a vehicle exploded in the parking lot near its Palm Springs facility. All embryos at the facility were saved, Akil Davis, assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles field office, said at Sunday's press conference. The explosion caused damage to multiple buildings and businesses within 250-yard blast radius, officials said. Witnesses said the blast was heard or felt from miles away. The investigation is intensifying rapidly on multiple fronts, law enforcement officials told NBC News. On Sunday, officials continue forensic examinations of physical evidence at and around the blast zone, while canvasing the area for video footage to help establish a timeline of events leading up to the explosion. Authorities are seeking interviews with family, friends and associates, while reviewing social media accounts and online posts that may be linked to the case. At Sunday's press conference, officials asked for the public's help in identifying Bartkus' movements and confirmed he was driving a 2010 silver Ford Fusion. The incident is likely one of the largest bombing investigations, Davis said. Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills believes the explosion was an isolated incident. "I am absolutely confident that this city is safe," Mills said Sunday. "There is no continuing threat." This article was originally published on
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Explosion Destroys Fertility Clinic In Palm Springs, At Least 1 Dead
A large explosion destroyed a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California on Saturday and killed at least one person. Firefighters responded to the scene at American Reproductive Centers at around 11 a.m. The explosion could be heard by people in at least a 2-mile radius, The Desert Sun reported. Lt. William Hutchinson with the Palm Springs Police Department told the publication there appears to be at least one fatality. A law enforcement source also told NBC News that one person has died. Photos and video of the scene posted to social media show rubble and debris scattered around and the wall of the building blown out. The clinic, which opened in 2006, is a full-service fertility center and in vitro fertilization lab, according to its website. Reviews of the clinic on Google are overwhelmingly positive, with several people praising the clinic for helping them start families. The clinic was closed Saturday and it's unclear if the building was targeted. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Explosion Destroys Fertility Clinic In Palm Springs, At Least 1 Dead
A large explosion destroyed a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California on Saturday and killed at least one person. Firefighters responded to the scene at American Reproductive Centers at around 11 a.m. The explosion could be heard by people in at least a 2-mile radius, The Desert Sun reported. Lt. William Hutchinson with the Palm Springs Police Department told the publication there appears to be at least one fatality. A law enforcement source also told NBC News that one person has died. Photos and video of the scene posted to social media show rubble and debris scattered around and the wall of the building blown out. The clinic, which opened in 2006, is a full-service fertility center and in vitro fertilization lab, according to its website. Reviews of the clinic on Google are overwhelmingly positive, with several people praising the clinic for helping them start families. The clinic was closed Saturday and it's unclear if the building was targeted. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
One dead and ‘body parts in road' after ‘car bomb' explodes at Palm Springs IVF lab & cops probe ‘act of terror'
AN EXPLOSION at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs has left one dead as cops probe the possible act of terrorism. Shocking pictures from the scene show debris and broken glass strewn over the street in front of the building. Advertisement 2 An explosion has left one dead in Palm Springs Credit: X/@_nimasworld 2 Pictures show debris scattered across the road The American Reproductive Services was left in ruin after an explosion just before 11am this morning. The blast also blew out the windows of nearby windows and was reportedly heard as far away as Desert Hot Springs. Smoke was reportedly visible across Palm Springs, with residents complaining of a strange odor following the blast. Horrified residents posted about the explosion on social media, with some even claiming they had seen "body parts" at the scene. Advertisement A representative from the Palm Springs Police Department, William Hutchinson, said the blast was caused by a bomb in or near a vehicle parked at the building. A Palm Springs Police Department official added: "We've got a vehicle that appears to have exploded. 'It appears that we have a deceased person. "Everything's in question whether this is an act of terrorism, or what it is.' Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
