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Man impersonates attorney to visit jailed girlfriend

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A man is accused of pretending to be an attorney in order to gain access to his girlfriend at the Oklahoma County Detention Center. Aaron Oldham, 41, attempted to have power of attorney paperwork signed for his girlfriend, Christine Hillier, 41, who was incarcerated.

On Monday, Oldham entered the detention center, posing as Hillier’s attorney. He approached the visitation center and inquired about Hillier, claiming, “We are trained in patients,” in reference to his supposed legal background.

Once inside the attorney visitation booth, Oldham and Hillier filled out the power of attorney paperwork. The situation escalated when staff witnessed Oldham and Hillier embracing.

Records show Hillier had been booked into the facility on October 6 on a warrant from Nevada. After their meeting, Oldham left the jail. He was later arrested on charges of false personation after authorities noted he did not possess a license to practice law.

Court records indicate that a probable cause affidavit was filed against him on Tuesday. Oldham suggested there had been a “misunderstanding” regarding the situation.

Local defense attorney Ed Blau remarked on the incident, saying he had never encountered someone pretending to be a legal professional at the jail. The Oklahoma County Detention Center stated a staff member failed to follow verification procedures, allowing Oldham access.

In a statement, the detention center announced disciplinary action against the staff member involved and confirmed that all employees in the attorney visitation area would receive retraining to prevent future incidents.

An unusual case of love and deception unfolds as authorities tighten up security protocols in response to Oldham’s actions.

New Jersey man kills mother during Florida visit, leaves body in dumpster

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Son kills mother during visit, leaves body in dumpster

MIAMI BEACH, FL – A man is charged with murder after his mother flew to Florida to check on him, only to be killed and found in a dumpster. Anthony Caruso, 40, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 67-year-old Elizabeth Caruso. He is currently being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when Elizabeth Caruso arrived from New Jersey. Surveillance footage shows her speaking to a hotel clerk across from her son’s residence before she was found dead hours later. An arrest affidavit indicated her neck was “severely injured nearly to the point of decapitation.”

Hours after Elizabeth Caruso’s arrival, law enforcement was contacted after concerns from her son-in-law. He reported he had not heard from her for over six hours. When police arrived at the building, they discovered blood smears leading from the apartment to an open trash chute.

Authorities found Elizabeth Caruso’s body in the dumpster during their investigation. The medical examiner noted her severe neck injuries along with fractures to her arms, hands, face, and head.

When police attempted to engage Anthony Caruso at his apartment, he did not respond. A SWAT team was deployed to the scene. After unsuccessful attempts to get him to surrender, a K9 apprehended him. He sustained injuries to his right arm during this process and was treated before his arrest.

Christopher Bess from the Miami Beach Police Department stated they believed the suspect might be suffering from a mental illness. The motive for the killing remains unclear at this time.

Anthony Caruso was reportedly on probation for previous charges, including aggravated assault and battery. He is expected to appear in court on November 20.

The shocking death has raised serious questions about the tragic events leading to Elizabeth Caruso’s demise.

Students struck by vehicle at bus stop in North Carolina

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Students struck by vehicle at bus stop in Buncombe County

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC – Two students were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a school bus stop Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. at the intersection of Bradley Branch Road and Founders Way in the T.C. Roberson District.

A driver turning into the neighborhood hit one intermediate and one middle school student as they waited for their bus. Both students were transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The driver initially left the scene but returned shortly after.

Sheriff Miller, along with Patrol Deputies and School Resource Officers, responded to the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance. North Carolina State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.

BCSO District 1 Captain Dustan Auldredge emphasized the need for caution among drivers during the morning and afternoon commutes. He stated, “It is essential to be vigilant about the presence of children near school bus stops, stopped school buses, and within school speed limit zones.”

Captain Auldredge noted gratitude that no serious injuries resulted from the incident. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office will take enforcement action against any driver who passes stopped school buses or exceeds speed limits in designated school zones.

The investigation remains ongoing.

The community is reminded to stay alert and drive safely, especially near bus stops.

Georgia man arraigned for rapes in Queens from 1995 to 1997

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Georgia man arraigned for rapes in Queens from 1995 to 1997

QUEENS, NY – Michael Benjamin was arraigned today on multiple charges including rape, sodomy, and burglary for allegedly assaulting five women from 1995 to 1997. He was originally indicted in 2005 as an unidentified suspect, John Doe, based on collected evidence.

In May, DNA evidence from a discarded cup found in the Rockdale County Sheriff’s office in Georgia matched DNA samples retrieved from the victims during the investigations. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz cited the bravery of the victims in bringing the case forward.

Benjamin, 57, of Conyers, Georgia, faces a 17-count indictment that includes five counts of rape in the first degree, four counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, and two counts of robbery in the first degree. Supreme Court Justice Gia Morris remanded him and scheduled his next court appearance for December 5.

According to the indictment, the defendant is linked to a series of violent crimes in Jamaica, St. Albans, Laurelton, and Brookville during the late 1990s. Katz stated that “after several decades, this defendant will finally face charges of violently raping at least five women.”

The indictment details four specific incidents involving five victims. On July 24, 1995, Benjamin broke into a home and attacked a woman while she slept. On August 24, 1996, he assaulted another woman at her home.

A third incident occurred on September 16, 1996, when he forced a woman inside her house at gunpoint and assaulted her. The final incident, on February 8, 1997, involved two victims who were attacked in their home.

Benjamin was apprehended in Georgia on September 22 and extradited to New York on October 15. The investigation was conducted by the NYPD Cold Case Squad.

This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to pursue justice, regardless of how much time has passed.

A man accused of a string of violent rapes in the 1990s finally faces justice in Queens.

Brutal Coney Island shooting left grandmother dead, killer sentenced

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Brutal Coney Island shooting leaves grandmother dead, killer sentenced

BROOKLYN, NY – A man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of a construction worker in a shooting outside a job site in Coney Island. Malik Fryar, 34, shot and killed 53-year-old Dorothy Dixon and wounded another worker on February 4, 2019.

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez stated, “This was a senseless act of violence that took the life of a hardworking woman, devastating her family.” The incident occurred when Fryar approached a group of workers and engaged in an argument over job opportunities.

Fryar was found guilty of second-degree murder on September 3, following a jury trial. He was sentenced by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Phyllis Chu.

According to the investigation, Fryar arrived at the job site with his wife in the passenger seat. After a heated exchange, he returned to his vehicle, retrieved a firearm and shot multiple times at the group, hitting Dixon multiple times.

Dixon was pronounced dead at the hospital, and another worker sustained injuries while fleeing the scene. Fryar fled the site and later attempted to hide from police in an apartment in Manhattan, where he was arrested on July 17, 2019.

The car used by Fryar was recovered a month later, abandoned about five miles away in Brighton Beach. The District Attorney thanked members of the team involved in the investigation.

The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Mirabella and Assistant District Attorney Khrystyna Sahin, supervised by Homicide Bureau Chief Leila Rosini.

Fryar’s actions have shocked the community as justice is served for a tragic loss.

Woman Let her Wheelchair Bound Mother Die in Feces and Urine

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Woman sentenced for negligent care leading to mother’s death

BLAIR COUNTY, PA – A Pennsylvania woman was sentenced to prison for allowing her wheelchair-bound mother to suffer from neglect, resulting in her death. Colleen Sayegh, 38, received a sentence of 15 months to eight years for guilty pleas on Tuesday for negligent care of a dependent person, according to Blair County Prosecutor Peter Weeks.

Authorities discovered the case after a 911 call was made on July 19, 2022. Responding officers found the victim, Sayegh’s mother, barely responsive at a residence on Mill Hill Road, with severe open wounds and dehydration.

An autopsy revealed that the victim died on July 21, 2022, from sepsis caused by skin infections linked to her living conditions. The complaint noted she had been lying in feces and urine for an extended period.

Investigators later assessed the home and reported it was in deplorable conditions. They documented animal feces scattered throughout the residence and noted a foul odor.

During the investigation, Sayegh stated her mother insisted on returning home from a nursing home after a stroke in February 2021. She acknowledged that she had not bathed her mother for several months and had not taken her to a doctor in over a year.

At sentencing, Sayegh claimed her mother refused treatment for her sores, which Judge Jackie Atherton Bernard rebutted, stating, “we don’t even treat animals like this.” She criticized Sayegh’s neglect, emphasizing the serious nature of the situation.

Peter Weeks confirmed that the prosecution was aided by the efforts of the Pennsylvania State Police and various healthcare providers. He expressed gratitude for those involved, noting it was essential to hold Sayegh accountable for the suffering caused.

Colleen Sayegh will serve her sentence following a severe neglect case that led to her mother’s tragic death.

Mother, boyfriend charged in 12-year-old girl’s death after hiding body for a year

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Mother, boyfriend charged in 12-year-old girl’s death after hiding body for a year

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Karla Garcia, 29, has been charged with murdering her 12-year-old daughter, Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres, along with her boyfriend Jonatan Nanita. Local police announced the allegations on Monday night after Torres’ remains were discovered in a container outside an abandoned house.

Torres reportedly suffered prolonged abuse and malnourishment prior to her death. Authorities suspect that she was killed in the fall and that her body was hidden in the family’s basement before being moved after the family relocated to New Britain in March.

“This is one of the worst cases that we’ve had,” said Farmington Police Chief Paul Melanson during a press conference. He stated that the girl’s body was found after police received a tip about suspicious activity at a known abandoned property.

“A caller reported suspicious activity at a known abandoned house,” said New Britain Mayor Erin E. Stewart. Officers discovered the container behind the vacant house, where Torres’ body was found in an advanced state of decomposition.

Authorities believe Nanita was seen dropping off the storage bin containing the remains. Garcia and her sister, Jackelyn Garcia, 28, were arrested on Sunday night, while Nanita was taken into custody on Monday.

Karla Garcia faces multiple charges, including murder and child cruelty, while Nanita faces murder charges along with conspiracy. Jackelyn Garcia is accused of risk of injury to a child and child cruelty.

Torres’ father, Victor Torres, was unaware of her disappearance until January, a significant time after her suspected death. “Our detectives have worked tirelessly to uncover the truth and to bring justice for Jacqueline,” Melanson stated at the press briefing.

Authorities are awaiting the results of the autopsy to determine the cause and manner of Torres’ death. Karla Garcia is being held on a $5 million bond. Jackelyn Garcia is held on a $1 million bond, while Nanita’s court date has not been announced.

This tragic case signals a disturbing end for a young girl whose reality remained hidden from the world.

Woman pleads guilty but insane in mother’s brutal stabbing death

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Woman pleads guilty but insane in mother’s brutal stabbing death

BLUE MOUNDS, WI — Sierra Schoonover, 31, pleaded guilty but not guilty by reason of insanity in the stabbing death of her mother, 54-year-old Heather Schoonover. The plea was entered on Tuesday during a court appearance.

Sierra admits to the act of stabbing her mother but claims she did not understand the wrongfulness of her actions due to a lack of mental capacity. Judge Ellen Berz addressed the court, stating, “Whenever someone enters a not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect plea, it’s coupled with a plea that goes to whether the crime was committed or not.”

Sierra faces a charge of first-degree criminal homicide. Her next court date is set for Oct. 23.

On April 14, neighbors reported a disturbance outside the Schoonover residence on Smoky Mountain Road. The altercation, which was observed from outside, eventually moved inside the home, after which Sierra fled the scene.

Dane County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered Heather Schoonover dead in the bathroom with multiple stab wounds. A knife was located nearby.

Sierra later crashed her vehicle a few miles away, appearing disoriented and covered in blood. She reportedly told deputies at the hospital her concerns about her mother’s well-being.

Sierra’s statements to authorities confirmed her awareness of the situation. She recalled, “I do know I killed my mom,” and indicated she had a history of mental health issues.

The defendant remains incarcerated without bail. Heather Schoonover has been remembered as “the nicest person they have ever met” according to her obituary.

A tragic incident has led to a daughter’s admission of guilt, raising questions about mental health and accountability.