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Grafton man charged with attempted homicide after domestic dispute

Grafton, WI

A Grafton man has been charged with attempted homicide following an incident involving his wife. Guy Paider, aged 53, faces serious charges related to the attack that occurred Friday.

Paider has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, according to court records. The couple’s marital struggles were evident, as the wife had met with a lawyer earlier that day to discuss divorce proceedings.

Upon returning home, she and Paider confronted each other. After sending their child to another room for privacy, Paider allegedly assaulted her.

The wife reported that she screamed for help and was eventually thrown to the floor. During the altercation, she claimed Paider retrieved a gun from a drawer.

He allegedly warned his wife by saying, “Look at me, look at me, so you can see me when I shoot you.” At approximately 3:50 p.m., deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 call.

First responders from the Grafton Police Department were the first to arrive and heard a woman calling for help. As they approached, a male subject, identified as Paider, reportedly fired multiple shots at the woman.

Paider was arrested on the scene and taken to the Ozaukee County Jail. The victim, a 48-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in Milwaukee.

Following medical attention, she was reported to be in stable condition. Paider previously served as a firefighter in West Allis.

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Tragic crash claims life of man who accused girlfriend of intent to harm

Flagler Beach, FL

A man has died after awakening from a coma and accusing his pregnant girlfriend of intentionally crashing their vehicle. The incident occurred during a car ride that turned deadly on February 9 along Interstate 95.

Daniel Waterman, 22, suffered critical injuries during the crash and died due to pneumonia on Tuesday. His girlfriend, Leigha Mumby, 24, faces several charges, including vehicular homicide.

According to a criminal complaint, Waterman told authorities after regaining consciousness that Mumby had stated, “I don’t care what happens, you’ll get what you deserve,” before veering off the road and colliding with a tree.

Waterman suffered severe injuries, including fractures to his cervical spine and several other bones. He communicated his allegations by pointing to letters on a board due to his incapacitation.

The crash occurred during a heated argument related to Mumby’s recent pregnancy discovery and a text Waterman received from a female friend. Witnesses claim that Waterman attempted to exit the vehicle prior to the crash as Mumby increased their speed dramatically.

Family members described the moments leading up to the incident, revealing tensions between the couple over personal issues. Waterman’s cousin noted that Mumby had sent a message from his phone just moments before the crash, indicating a strained relationship.

Mumby has since been released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on November 19. Waterman’s family expressed their intention to secure custody of the child Mumby was expecting at the time of the incident.

Man charged with murder of wife found dead in Chicago condo

Chicago, IL A man recently convicted for domestic violence against his late wife is now facing a murder charge in connection with her death. Adam Beckerink, aged 47, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge in Michigan’s Berrien County last week.

He received a sentence of 93 days in jail and two years’ probation. Beckerink’s wife, 36-year-old Caitlin Tracey, was discovered dead at the bottom of a 24-story stairwell in their Chicago high-rise condo.

Court records from Monday revealed that Beckerink has been charged with first-degree murder in Cook County. Police allege Beckerink was responsible for Tracey’s death in October.

The complaint and arrest warrant for Beckerink were filed and signed by a judge. Evidence indicates that Tracey’s body was “pulverized” with a severed foot at the scene.

Despite a known history of domestic violence, Beckerink had only been identified as a suspect until now. Tracey’s mother described Beckerink as a “monster” during his sentencing, expressing the family’s ongoing grief.

The Tracey family stated they hope the upcoming murder case will reveal the truth about Caitlin’s last months. Beckerink remains in jail for his domestic violence sentence in Michigan.

Man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend will face death penalty decision

Sanford, FL A jury will determine whether Donovan L. Faison, 23, receives the death penalty or life in prison following his conviction for the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo. The verdict was reached on Monday, and the sentencing phase is set to begin on Wednesday.

Fiengo, 18, was shot and killed in November 2022 after revealing her pregnancy to Faison via text message. Prosecutors say Faison’s anger escalated when he received the news, as he was living with another woman.

Evidence presented at trial included text messages where Faison expressed his intent to harm Fiengo. Prosecutor Domenick Leo stated that these texts clearly demonstrated Faison’s plans leading up to the shooting.

On the night of Fiengo’s death, she arrived at Coastline Park to meet Faison. Officers found her unresponsive in her car, suffering from a gunshot wound.

The investigation lasted 10 months and included thorough analysis of all evidence collected. Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith emphasized that the effort was exhaustive to ensure justice for Fiengo and her family.

Faison was arrested in August 2023. He is also charged with the killing of Fiengo’s unborn child.

Fiengo is survived by her year-old son. Her father expressed devastation over her loss, underscoring the impact on the family.

Both Fiengo’s parents released statements highlighting her caring nature and dedication as a mother. The murder has been described as senseless by authorities involved in the case.

Little Caesars worker arrested for shooting through drive-thru window

Charleston, WV A Little Caesars employee has been charged with shooting at a man through the restaurant’s drive-thru window. Jahtique Farmer, 21, faces a charge of malicious wounding following the incident on Thursday evening.

The incident began when Farmer exited the Patrick Street Plaza location to speak with another employee. According to reports, the man outside the restaurant’s drive-thru was staring at Farmer, prompting an emotional response from the worker.

The other employee retrieved a gun from Farmer’s vehicle and handed it to him. The two men then re-entered the restaurant.

The victim remained at the drive-thru while Farmer approached and allegedly shouted at him. Witnesses state that Farmer accused the man of wanting to kill him before firing three shots.

One bullet struck the man in the face and another near his rib cage. He was reportedly in stable condition after driving himself to the hospital.

Farmer was arrested the following day and is currently in custody at the South Central Regional Jail. The relationship between Farmer and the victim remains unclear.

Officer under investigation after running over pedestrian victim in Virginia incident

Fairfax, VA

A police officer is under investigation for allegedly running over a woman who had been injured in a previous hit-and-run incident. The Fairfax County Police Department released dashcam footage related to the night of September 23, when Officer Jalin Phillips reportedly struck 62-year-old Trina Jones, a victim of a prior accident in Hybla Valley.

Initial reports indicated that Jones had been struck by a black Mercedes while crossing an intersection. When Officer Phillips responded to the emergency, it is alleged that he ran over Jones a second time, expressing his shock upon impact.

Dashcam footage showed Phillips’ vehicle approaching Jones, who was lying on the ground. Although the vehicle appeared to slow down, it did not stop in time, and Jones’ form was no longer visible in the frame.

Witnesses at the scene instructed Jones to leave the roadway after the initial collision. Police Chief Kevin Davis confirmed that while Jones remained conscious and requested to wait for police assistance, additional measures were taken to protect her from further harm.

The video recorded during the incident indicated that Phillips was driving between 14 to 17 miles per hour. Davis added that there was no evidence to suggest Phillips acted recklessly during the response.

First responders from Fairfax Fire and Rescue arrived shortly after the incident. Despite their attempts to save her, Jones was later pronounced dead following transport to a nearby hospital.

Chief Davis described the events surrounding Jones’ death as traumatic for Officer Phillips, a two-year veteran of the police department. He noted the significance of the tragedy for both Jones’ family and for the officer involved.

Investigators confirmed they have located the Mercedes connected to the original hit-and-run but have yet to find the driver. Phillips has been placed on restrictive-duty status pending the investigation and has not been charged with a crime.

YouTuber ‘Mr. Crafty Pants’ charged with child porn offenses

Louisville, KY A popular YouTube content creator faces multiple child pornography charges linked to material allegedly shared on Kik. Michael David Booth, also known as “Mr. Crafty Pants,” is accused of distributing child sexual abuse material.

Booth, 39, was arrested on October 22. He appeared in court the following day, where he entered a not guilty plea to several charges, including 10 counts of distributing material depicting performances by minors under age 12 and 15 counts for minors over age 12.

An arrest citation revealed that an undisclosed tipster reported the Kik account in August. The account was investigated, and selfies of Booth were said to match the shared material.

The arrest citation further stated that the IP address tied to the Kik account corresponded to Booth’s residence. Court documents indicated that Booth allegedly shared material featuring children under 12 on at least 10 occasions.

Additional files related to minors over 12 were reportedly shared more than 15 times. Booth’s online presence includes a sizable following on multiple social media platforms, with nearly 600,000 subscribers on YouTube.

His latest video on YouTube, reported by local Fox affiliate WDKY, was posted four months ago. His bond is set at $100,000, and he currently remains in custody at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

Booth’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 31.

Father charged with neglect after toddler found dead in river

Siletz, OR

Aaron Scott Paulsen has been indicted on charges of second-degree child neglect related to the death of his two-year-old son. Dane Paulsen was found dead in a river two miles from their home days after going missing.

Dane was last seen in the family’s backyard on March 1. His body was discovered on March 11 by a diver during a community-led search.

Court documents allege that Paulsen failed to supervise his son, leading to the child’s disappearance. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office reported that Paulsen was responsible for Dane’s care and that his actions were criminally negligent.

Cha Met Jackson, Dane’s mother, expressed disagreement with the investigation’s outcome and indicated that she believes the drowning was more than a mere accident. She recounted that she last saw Dane shortly before he went missing.

Jackson told local news station KPTV that she heard Dane laughing before the silence set in. She also mentioned seeing unfamiliar individuals in the vicinity before his disappearance.

A warrant for Paulsen’s arrest was issued on October 23, with bail set at $20,000. He is expected to be arraigned on November 3.

New Mexico man kills mother, dismembers body, lives with remains for weeks

Albuquerque, NM

A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and storing her dismembered remains in a freezer. Leroy Felix Vallejos, 49, faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence after the body of 69-year-old Ernestina Lucero was discovered at their home.

Family members reported Lucero missing on Tuesday after Vallejos requested payment from her home health care company despite not having seen her in over a week. Officers conducted a welfare check and found suspicious circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

During the search of the home, police discovered suspected human remains inside a freezer. Vallejos allegedly admitted to killing his mother by choking her to death approximately three weeks prior.

Cops also found blood stains and learned he withdrew money from her bank account and sold her car before she was declared missing. Vallejos was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently held without bond at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center.

Man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found near golf course

Livingston, NJ A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, who was found dead near the Cedar Hill Golf Course. Andres Calvachi-Paz was arrested on Tuesday and faces first-degree murder charges for the death of 28-year-old Dayana Chisaguano Maleza.

Calvachi-Paz is also charged with disturbing human remains and theft. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office stated that the investigation began when Maleza’s body was discovered along the roadway at about 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday by an employee of the golf course.

The worker noticed a foul odor while chasing deer off the course, leading him to a wooded area where the body had been placed. Calvachi-Paz and Maleza had been in a relationship and were living together in Newark prior to the incident.

According to prosecutors, the couple argued earlier this month when Maleza expressed her desire to end the relationship. Calvachi-Paz allegedly responded by strangling her to death inside their home.

After the alleged crime, he is said to have transported Maleza’s body in his car for several hours before dumping it off Walnut Street. Prosecutors claim he attempted to create the illusion that Maleza was still alive by sending messages from her phone.

Calvachi-Paz admitted to killing Maleza after his arrest. It remains unclear when exactly Maleza was killed or how long her body had been in the woods before it was found.

Calvachi-Paz is being held in the Essex County Jail without bond. Details surrounding his court appearance have not been disclosed.

Five men sentenced to life for drive-by shooting death of 4-year-old girl

TAMPA, FL

Five men have received life sentences in connection with the killing of a 4-year-old girl during a drive-by shooting. The sentencing occurred on Wednesday morning following a jury verdict delivered earlier this month.

Andrew Thompson, 26, James Denson, 28, Jaylin Bedward, 26, Quandarious Hammond, 32, and Zvante Sampson, 34, were found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. The boys were involved in a violent incident that took place on August 22, 2021, when Suni Bell was shot and killed while riding in a car with her family.

During the sentencing, Judge Robin Fuson addressed the defendants directly, stating, “You don’t get to do what you did and walk amongst us.” The judge emphasized that the quintet had made choices leading to their imprisonment.

On the day of the shooting, Suni and her family were driving along Hillsborough Avenue when they were pursued by several vehicles. The attack resulted in multiple gunshots fired, with one bullet striking and killing the child in the backseat.

Surveillance footage presented during the trial documented the barrage of gunfire, with law enforcement recovering approximately 40 bullet casings from the scene. Prosecutors maintained that while the exact shooter could not be identified, the actions of all five men contributed to the fatal incident.

Assistant State Attorney John Terry argued that the defendants acted with intent to kill, targeting the occupants of the vehicle in which Suni was riding. Defense attorneys did not present any witnesses during the trial, suggesting that it was impossible to prove who fired the fatal shot.

The jury ultimately sided with the prosecution after a two-week trial. Judge Fuson highlighted the tragic consequences of the actions taken that day, stating that no one won in this situation and that families on both sides have been destroyed.

During the sentencing, several family members of Suni provided impact statements. One relative encouraged the defendants to reflect on their actions and advocate against gun violence. Another expressed sympathy, stating, “I know you probably did not mean to do it, but the outcome did happen.”

Emotional statements from Suni’s family revealed the profound loss they experienced. Suni’s grandmother lamented the devastation caused by the shooting, emphasizing the tragic fate of the young girl.

The court proceedings have reiterated the far-reaching impact of gun violence and the heartbreaking consequences that stem from such actions.

Father admits to beating wife to death in front of children

Spencer, OK

A Spencer father has confessed to killing his wife, Shawntae Brown, in front of their three children over a two-day period. Joshua Brown used multiple weapons, including a belt, a shoe, a flagpole, and a handgun in the attack.

On Monday, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after accepting a plea deal. The Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office reported that Joshua Brown’s children were consulted before the deal was offered.

Shawntae Brown’s body was discovered in their home on September 30, 2020. The victim was 34 years old at the time of her death.

A potential cause affidavit indicated that her body bore extensive bruising and wounds indicative of severe violence. Local law enforcement described the scene as gruesome and stated that it was evident a violent crime occurred in the home.

Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call around 1:56 a.m. that day. Upon their arrival, they found Joshua Brown and the three children inside the house along with Shawntae Brown’s lifeless body.

Joshua Brown admitted during questioning that he “went too far” while arguing with his wife. He reportedly began punching and strangling her while the children witnessed the attack.

The couple’s 14-year-old son told investigators he saw his father beat his mother with various objects. He stated that Joshua Brown forced him and his siblings to clean up blood and told them not to disclose the incident to anyone.

A significant amount of blood was found throughout the residence, along with damage to the walls. A handgun recovered at the scene had a shattered front sight, appearing to have been used in the beating.

Joshua Brown has been charged with murder and child abuse. He was held without bond prior to accepting the plea agreement. Under the terms of his arrangement, he cannot appeal his life sentences.

Texas woman pleads guilty to murder of infant daughter after brutal attack

Mathis, TX A Texas woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of her infant daughter in a tragic case that unfolded in December. Olivia Munoz, 22, admitted to the killing and to injuring the child with intent to inflict severe harm.

The incident occurred on December 19 when emergency services were called to Munoz’s home on South Marigold Street. Upon arrival, responders found her 7-month-old daughter, Hazel Munoz, unresponsive and not breathing.

Despite attempts to revive Hazel through CPR, she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a nearby hospital. Munoz contacted police after reportedly discovering her daughter not breathing, leading to a 911 call made by a family member.

In the aftermath of the incident, hospital officials reported multiple injuries to the child, prompting law enforcement to conduct an investigation. During questioning, Munoz confessed to inflicting harm on her daughter on three separate occasions, acknowledging she did not seek medical attention for the child afterward.

The autopsy revealed extensive injuries, including multiple fractures, which ultimately led to the determination of homicide. Following the investigation, Munoz was initially arrested on two counts of injury to a child, but charges evolved to include murder after the autopsy findings were reviewed.

She faced two counts of capital murder and one count of injury to a child in the state’s 343rd District Court. A psychiatric evaluation was requested as part of the legal proceedings.

In mid-October, Munoz accepted a plea deal, which resulted in a guilty plea for two charges. Under this arrangement, she faces a life sentence for her actions.

Formal sentencing has yet to be scheduled, according to officials.

Fatal crash in Middletown leaves one dead as suspect identified

Middletown, DE – An arrest warrant has been issued for Francisco Mendez-Peralta, a 38-year-old resident of Chestertown, Maryland, following a fatal crash last night. The incident involved an E-Bike and a Chevrolet Equinox.

On Tuesday at approximately 7:50 p.m., an E-Bike was traveling in the northbound lane of Middletown Warwick Road. A Chevrolet Equinox, also heading north, struck the E-Bike, ejecting the rider onto the roadway.

The Chevrolet fled the scene, and the E-Bike rider, a 62-year-old man from Middletown, was later flown to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.

The road was closed for around three and a half hours as officials conducted an investigation. The Middletown Police Department utilized surveillance video to locate the Chevrolet.

The vehicle was found in a public alleyway near a residence in Chestertown. Mendez-Peralta was apprehended in Maryland and will face multiple felony charges upon his return to Delaware.

He is charged with leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death, failing to remain at the scene for police arrival, and failure to report a collision resulting in death.

The investigation remains ongoing. Witnesses or those with video footage are encouraged to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483 or the Delaware State Police.

Support services are available for victims or witnesses of the crash through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit at 1-800-VICTIM-1.