Eric Shorey
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Actress Isis King Discusses The True Story Behind Marci Wise From 'When They See Us'
The national conversations started by the Central Park jogger case of 1989 dealt with race, policing, and criminal justice. The assault and rape of Trisha Meili in April of that year — and the subsequent wrongful conviction of five teenagers for the crime — sparked massive controversy as the country debated the events of that night. → Read More
Where Is Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes Now? She's Not Exactly Hiding
Elizabeth Holmes thought she could revolutionize the medical field when she founded her company, Theranos, in 2003. Holmes' value skyrocketed as she promised the world that she would democratize healthcare, but her plans soon fell apart when her company was exposed as a scam. Now, more than a decade later, the idiosyncratic entrepreneur finds herself the center of media attention again as the… → Read More
Maine Man Allegedly Slaughters Ex And Her New Boyfriend So 'No One Else Could Have Her'
A Maine man shot and killed an ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in a vicious slaying motivated by jealousy. → Read More
Who Is Sparkle And How Is She Connected To R. Kelly?
"Surviving R.Kelly," a Lifetime docu-series that's airing in six parts on three nights about musician R. Kelly, has reinvigorated the public's interest in the long list of accusations made against the controversial singer. Among the issues covered in the investigatory program were allegations made by a former Kelly protege, Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards. What, exactly, is the relationship between… → Read More
Long Island Woman Allegedly Tried To Poison Husband With Antifreeze In Wine Bottles
A Long Island man noticed a strange taste in his drinks at home, arousing his suspicion. Then, the shocking sight he later discovered on his home security systems led to the arrest of his estranged wife. → Read More
Charles Manson 'Family' Member Convicted Of Murder May Soon Be Freed
Charles Manson's cult terrorized Hollywood in the 1960s. Now, decades later, a member of the infamous Manson Family may be released from prison. A parole panel in California recommended Thursday that Robert Beausoleil, now 71, be set free after serving nearly 50 years for the 1969 murder of musician Gary Hinman, who he'd tortured alongside Manson. Beausoleil had originally been sentenced to… → Read More
Man Allegedly Bit Person's Ear Off During New Year's Day Argument Over Conspiracy Theories
What started as a casual conversation in a hot tub turned into a bloody brawl after a man allegedly bit a piece of his interlocutor's ear off during an argument over conspiracy theories in Utah. Brian David Boyack, 43, has been charged with mayhem, domestic violence in the presence of a child, criminal mischief, and intoxication following a bizarre altercation at a Davis County, Utah home on New… → Read More
FBI Informant 'White Boy Rick' Gets Prison Release Date Moved Up
A notorious FBI informant who was the subject of a 2018 feature film may be released sooner than he anticipated. Richard Wershe Jr., often known by his nickname, "White Boy Rick," is set to be freed from prison on Nov. 25, 2020, according to an updated Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Population Detail page. The date had recently been moved from April 20, 2021. Florida Department of… → Read More
Custody Of Missing Colorado Woman’s Daughter Decided By Court After Father’s Arrest
The 1-year-old daughter of a missing Colorado woman will remain in the care of her maternal grandparents, but the mother of woman's fiancé, who has been arrested in connection with her presumed murder, is attempting to intervene. Patrick Frazee was arrested last week in the Thanksgiving Day disapperance of Kelsey Berreth. Temporary physical custody of the couple's young daughter was granted to… → Read More
What is Murderabilia? The Strange Allure Of Artifacts From Serial Killers, Explained
When you were shopping for Christmas presents this year, you probably didn't browse through paintings by John Wayne Gacy or try to get your hands on Richard Ramirez's windbreaker. But for some people, these kind of serial killer artifacts are must-have items. → Read More
21-Year-Old Firefighter Dies In Christmas Morning Crash While Responding To Emergency
A firefighting department in New Jersey mourns a fallen friend after one of their beloved colleagues lost her life in the early hours of Christmas Day while responding to an emergency call. → Read More
The Strange Dream Confessions At The Center Of Netflix's ‘The Innocent Man’
Imagine being arrested and convicted for a murder that you're convinced only occurred in the darkest depths of your dreaming mind. This scenario — which sounds an awful lot like a writing prompt Franz Kafka or Rod Serling might’ve used — is a strange, frightening reality for an unknown amount of wrongfully convicted prisoners, whose fantasy material was taken by a jury as a confession. → Read More
Louisiana Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Multiple Times
Months after a teacher at a Louisiana elementary school was accused of abuse, a different teacher in the same area has been charged for allegedly having sex with a teenage student multiple times. Substitute teacher Ty’re Venious, 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with four counts of felony carnal knowledge with a juvenile and one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Venious had… → Read More
Where Are Tommy Ward And Karl Fontenot Today? 'The Innocent Man' Prisoners' Story Isn't Over
Denice Haraway of Ada, Oklahoma went in for an ordinary day of work at her convenience store job on April 28, 1984. However, she would never be seen alive again. → Read More
Ex-YMCA Santa Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3-Year-Old Girl
A Wisconsin YMCA employee who worked for years at the facility's child drop-off center, sometimes as a seasonal Santa, has been accused of inappropriately touching a 3-year-old child. The sexual assault allegedly was caught by security cameras. → Read More
Texas Kidnapping Suspect Accused Of Causing Multi-Car Wreck That Killed Retired Marine
Police in Houston have alleged that a man previously accused of kidnapping and attacking a woman at a cemetery in 2017 may have also been the cause of a recent multi-car crash in Houston that claimed two people’s lives. Charles Glaze, 54, is said by police to have caused a fatal seven-car crash on the Grand Parkway. Glaze's Ford F-150 pickup truck crossed a median and careened into oncoming… → Read More
What Happened To Ron Williamson After He Was Declared An 'Innocent Man?'
Ronald "Ron" Keith Williamson's life was mired in tragedy: from an early promising career in baseball cut short by injuries and mental illness to his wrongful conviction for the murder of Debra Sue Carter. The events which led to his murder conviction and eventual exoneration are depicted in Netflix's new true crime docu-series "The Innocent Man," based on the John Grisham book of the same name.… → Read More
Parents Allegedly Knew About Dismembered Body In Son's Home, But Didn't Tell Police
The parents of a Michigan man accused of cutting a woman's body into pieces allegedly knew of the dismembered body but didn't report it to police. Now, the couple are being charged with perjury. Police say that Barbara Louise Chance, 63, and her husband, James Howard Chance, 76, of Holland, Michigan did not bring their knowledge about the alleged crime to the police and gave purposefully false… → Read More
What Debra Sue Carter’s Friends And Family Found At Her Grisly Murder Scene
On December 8, 1982, a horrific crime occurred that would affect multiple lives and spark a decades-long battle for justice, the results of which continue to play out today, as depicted in Netflix's latest docu-series, "The Innocent Man," based on the John Grisham book of the same name. Debra Sue Carter, a young small-town waitress, was found raped and murdered. The crime scene was particularly… → Read More
Woman With Day Of The Dead Face Tattoo Poses For Spooky Mugshot
An Ohio woman was allegedly caught shoplifting from Walmart but it's her mugshot, which shows off her frightening face tattoos, that's attracting attention. Alyssa Zebrasky, 27, was arrested on Dec. 5 for stealing a purse from a Walmart in Mahoning County, Ohio. The Canfield, Ohio woman was taken to the Mahoning County Jail, where police say they found a hypodermic needle and methamphetamine… → Read More