Viola Higgins
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Crime & Safety
Mother of 3 died after her boyfriend of two months, who previously threatened to kill her and her children, fatally shot her outside her home and then claimed he didn’t recognize her
Tennessee – In a harrowing case of domestic violence in Tennessee, a 23-year-old mother of three, identified as J. Smith,…
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Crime & Safety
“I shot them all;” 77-year-old man who had a fight with his wife over homeownership amid divorce talks before fatally shooting her, his stepson and his mother-in-law, was charged
Indiana – In a devastating case of domestic violence in Indiana tied to a dispute over property and divorce, a 77-year-old…
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Crime & Safety
Woman carried out a plan to kill the 31-year-old man she claimed indecently assaulted her years before and lured him to a wooded area before shooting him in the back of his head; pleads guilty
Ohio – In a shocking incident in Ohio, a 35-year-old Virginia woman, identified as C. Perkins, has pleaded guilty to…
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Virginia
Lynchburg man helped by corrections official to access restricted systems and evade arrest pleads guilty in court
Lynchburg, Virginia -A 28-year-old Lynchburg man has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges after conspiring with a probation official to unlawfully…
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Crime & Safety
1-year-old boy died after his mother waited two days to seek help as he was exhibiting signs of obvious neglect and then made a stop a store instead of taking him directly to the hospital; mother charged
Minnesota – In a deeply troubling case out of Minnesota, a 32-year-old mother, identified as V. Zamora, is facing a second-degree…
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Crime & Safety
76-year-old woman, who shot her 38-year-old son in the stomach as soon as he returned from a calm-down walk following an argument they had about him getting to loud while playing games, was arrested
Arizona – In a shocking case of domestic violence in Arizona, a 76-year-old woman, identified as H. Benson, was arrested after…
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Crime & Safety
60-year-old woman died after her drunk 46-year-old son, who was sick of her dating life and refusal to give him money, wrapped a cord around her neck and strangled her to death; son sentenced
Illinois – In a disturbing case that shocked Illinois residents, a 60-year-old woman, identified as N. Caraker, was strangled to death…
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Crime & Safety
11-month-old baby died after a woman, who ran an unlicensed childcare in her home, put a pacifier with a 6-inch animal attached into his mouth and placed him facedown on a bed; woman sentenced
Oregon – In a deeply disturbing case in Oregon that highlights the life-threatening consequences of unsafe sleep practices, a woman, identified…
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Virginia
Rural Retreat man wins $150,000 in Powerball drawing after spending extra dollar on Power Play
Wytheville, Virginia – For Dennis O’Donnell of Rural Retreat, what started as an ordinary visit to a local Walmart turned…
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Local News
Roanoke County economic development director recognized as one of the top fifty in North America
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke County is celebrating a major professional achievement for one of its own. Megan Baker, CEcD and Director…
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