In December 2023, over 300 people gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Richardson, Texas. They were there to honor loved ones lost to violent crime. This event, called the Tree of Angels ceremony, has been happening for 28 years in Dallas County. It started in 1991 by Verna Lee Carr, a v
In 2025, a Netflix documentary titled "The Perfect Neighbor" brought to light a tragic event that shook the nation. The film focuses on the shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, by her neighbor Susan Louise Lorincz in Ocala, Florida. The incident, which occurred in 2023, was fueled by rac
In a small town in Upstate New York, a trusted educator's life took a dramatic turn. Scott Jeffers, a 42-year-old special education teacher and coach, found himself on the wrong side of the law. He was taken into custody after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student under 17. Th
In a quiet neighborhood of Sunset Hills, a grim discovery was made. A woman, later identified as 64-year-old Melissa Anderson, was found dead in the basement of a home. The circumstances surrounding her death have shocked the community and raised many questions. A man, Joseph Michael Marino, 30, ha
On a peaceful island known for its tangerines, a different kind of scandal brewed. Jeju, a place far from crime, found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. A government worker, trusted with the sale of trash bags, allegedly took advantage of his position. He was caught taking money fro
Ashleigh Banfield is making a big change. She's leaving her nightly show to lead a true crime digital platform for NewsNation. This new role will feature content from her popular podcast, Drop Dead Serious. Banfield joined NewsNation in 2021. She's known for her sharp legal analysis and in-depth co
A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p
Recent events in the true crime world have sparked significant interest. Bryan Kohberger, a name that has been making headlines, is reportedly trying to connect with infamous serial killers while in custody. This unusual behavior raises questions about his motives and mental state. Meanwhile, Luigi
Florida is making a big move against Roblox. They say the game lets adults pretend to be kids. This makes it easy for them to talk to real children. The state claims Roblox is not doing enough to stop this. Investigators made fake accounts for kids aged 7, 8, and 10. They found these accounts could
Carl Rinsch, the director behind the film "47 Ronin, " is in hot water. A jury found him guilty of tricking Netflix out of $11 million. He claimed the money was for his sci-fi series "White Horse/Conquest, " but it seems he had other plans. Instead of finishing the project, Rinsch took the cash and
