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Derek Martin, 67, has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of Chloe and Josh Bashford in Newhaven, East Sussex. The shocking 2023 double killing stemmed from a violent argument over money, followed by Martin’s chilling actions before surrendering to police.

Raylin Benzie, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder and controlled substances homicide after allegedly drugging and robbing a casino patron, Aslan, whose death at Ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington, was ruled a fentanyl overdose.

Febrio De-Zoysa, a 19-year-old Sri Lankan student, pleaded guilty to killing six people—including four children—in the 2024 Barrhaven mass stabbing. Learn the full story, court outcome, and how Ottawa’s community is healing from one of its darkest tragedies.

Hassan Jhangur, 25, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Good Samaritan Chris Marriott, who was killed after stopping to help an injured woman during a violent Sheffield wedding dispute. Explore the full story, court verdict, and the lasting impact on both families.

19-year-old Milo Sedarat, from affluent Montclair, NJ, was arrested on federal charges tied to antisemitic threats and alleged ISIS-linked terror plotting. Learn the shocking details, family background, and what this case reveals about youth radicalization in America.

Keith Bullock, 38, of Joliet, was arrested after allegedly attempting to enter a woman’s vehicle with a stolen gun. He faces multiple charges, including bribery, resisting arrest, and unlawful firearm possession.

Victor Manuel Hernandez-Santoyo, also known as Victor Hernandez, was arrested in Joliet, Illinois, after two property damage incidents and a police chase. Learn about the charges, timeline, and upcoming Will County court hearing scheduled for November 24, 2025.

Joshua Mercado, 31, was arrested on November 1, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, for allegedly assaulting a woman at the Red Roof Inn. He faces charges of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery with physical contact, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. Learn the full details of the incident, arrest, and community response.

In early 2024, Jesse Mack Butler, a 17-year-old high school baseball player from Stillwater, was accused of shocking violent sexual assaults against two 16-year-old girls he had dated. The case stirred intense public outrage due to the brutality of the crimes and the controversial sentencing outcome.

Federal agents foiled a chilling Halloween terror plot allegedly planned by Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud, two 20-year-old Dearborn men accused of preparing a Paris-style ISIS-inspired massacre targeting LGBTQ+ bars near Detroit.