Author: Colton Hayes

SHANDON, CALIFORNIA — A 34-year-old California man who chased his stepmother around their house before tackling her and stabbing her seven times has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison, authorities announced Tuesday. The suspect, Justin Tray Buchanan, pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, and assault, admitting to killing his stepmother Kelly Jean…

CLAYTON COUNTY, GEORGIA — A 16-year-old Georgia girl waiting quietly for her Uber with her earphones in was shot and killed by a 15-year-old boy who police say was “angry” and taunting her for mourning her deceased boyfriend. The shocking teen murder unfolded on November 27, moments after a Thanksgiving gathering. The victim, Taylor Hamilton,…

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — A 29-year-old Rhode Island woman pleaded no contest this week in a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 85-year-old grandmother who was taking her daily morning walk hand-in-hand with her husband of 53 years. The driver, Caitlin Kelly, admitted guilt to failing to stop in an accident resulting in death, more than…

ROSE HILL, KANSAS — A 53-year-old Kansas father who claimed he was unaware that his wife murdered their 6-year-old adopted daughter and buried her in a backyard box has avoided prison time — despite prosecutors saying he actively tortured another child in the home. Joseph Schroer was sentenced to 60 days in jail and four…

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO — A 40-year-old New Mexico mother is facing criminal charges after police say she allowed underage drinking at a graduation party held at her home — a gathering where a 19-year-old guest fatally shot himself in the backyard. The suspect, identified as Crystal Aguilar, was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center on…

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — A 26-year-old Brevard County man is facing major federal and state charges after a multi-agency raid uncovered explosives, assault-style firearms, and a significant quantity of illegal drugs inside his property, authorities announced Wednesday. Officials say the bust ranks among the largest and most dangerous seizures they’ve seen in recent years. The…