David Wetzel
ReporterDavid Wetzel is a journalist of nearly 20 years. He has garnered awards for sports, feature and business writing in addition to multiple headline-writing awards in South Carolina. Wetzel first ventured into newspapers when he was 19 years old and has served in roles as copy editor, desk chief, sports editor and night editor. His most recent role locally was as a breaking news editor. David is a huge Oklahoma City Thunder fan and NBA 2K enthusiast.
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A Popular Georgia High School Student Didn't Come Home One Night. The Next Day, Her Body Was Found in the Woods.
Hannah Truelove, a Georgia high school student, went missing in Gainesville, Georgia, in 2012. Her body was found, but no killer has been identified.
Space Invasion: Why Are Sightings of 'Incredibly Active' UFOs Skyrocketing in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is a UFO hotspot with multiple sightings because a UFO hunter says they're attracted to military bases.
Putin's Missing Gymnast Lover May Be Possible Source of Russian President's Alleged Health Crises, Professor Says
A British professor has suggested that Vladimir Putin's lover, Alina Kabaeva, is the one who is leaking secrets about his health.
Kiefer Sutherland Achieved Success in Hollywood Playing a Bad Guy. In Real Life, He Ate Turkey Sandwiches in Jail After a Run-in with the Law.
Kiefer Sutherland, a successful actor perhaps best known as Jack Bauer on '24,' had a celebrity mugshot taken after a drunken-driving arrest in 2007.
'It's Coming Right at Us!' UFO Details Exposed by Ex-Air Force Officer
Former Air Force Officer Jeff Nuccetelli shared his experience with an alleged UFO during an interview on a podcast.
House of Horrors: Texas Mom Arrested After 6 Children Found Nude, Living in Feces-Stained Apartment
A Texas mother was arrested after police found children with no clothes on living in an apartment with feces covering the walls and couch.
UFO or Mega Meteor? Alien-Hunting Harvard Physicist May Know Why 'Strange' Noise Shook East Coast Homes
A "strange" noise that rattled homes in New England may have come from a massive meteor, scientists believe.
Accused Serial Arsonist Released on Bail. Then, 2 Hours Later She Allegedly Commits Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say.
A serial arsonist was arrested on armed robbery charges two hours after a New York judge released her without bail.
Facing Hard Time? Florida Viagra Robber Nabbed After Drug Hold-Up at Pharmacy, Police Say
A Florida man allegedly handed CVS store employees a threatening list as he demanded Viagra and other prescription drugs, police say.
Hijacked: Ohio Car Theft Suspect Held 20 Feet in Air by Forklift Operator After Trying to Steal Car, Cops Say
A suspected car thief was detained by employees of a wreckage service as the forklift operator hoisted the car into the air.
Asteroid That May Strike Earth in 2182 Contains Materials That Could Reveal Secrets About Human Origins: NASA
NASA revealed on October 11 that the Bennu asteroid shows evidence of containing carbon and water, building blocks of life.
Russia Launches Intercontinental Missile From New Nuclear Submarine; Kremlin Warns Relations with U.S. 'Below Zero'
Russia announced over the weekend that it has tested a missile aboard new nuclear submarine Imperator Alexander III.
Could Alien Planet Remnants Have Helped Form Earth and Our Moon After Catastrophic Crash?
A new study asserts that remnants of alien planet Theia are buried in Earth's core following a collision billions of years ago.
Florida Mom Kicks, Throws 3-Year-Old Son Down Hallway in Doorbell-Cam Video: Police
A Florida woman is facing felony child abuse charges after being caught on camera allegedly kicking and throwing her 3-year-old, police said.
Victim Punches His Sex Abuser in Nevada Courtroom after Suspended Sentenced Announced: 'I Was Extremely Angry'
The victim of a sex offender punched the criminal in the face following sentencing, believing it was enough.
Alien Invasion? Mysterious UFOs Appear in Texas, Florida and Hawaii
Recent UFO sightings have drawn comparisons to those that were shown in video released by the U.S. government.
A Minnesota Woman Dressed as Pocahontas Left a Halloween Party. She's Been Missing Since That 'Chilly and Stormy' Night in 1996.
Veronica Safranski left a Halloween party at a local bar in Minnesota in 1996. Afterward, no one was able to find her and she's still missing.
Random Attack: Beloved Muslim Pediatrician in Texas Stabbed to Death While Chatting on Phone at Picnic Table
A Texas doctor was killed while sitting at a picnic table, and police and family members are searching for answers.
World's Oldest Woman, 116, Reveals Her Top Secrets for Long Life
It's an age-old question: What's the key to a long life? Well, a 116-year-old Spanish Woman might just hold the answers, and scientists are studying her DNA.
‘They Are Out There’: Why Expert Believes Bigfoot Is Real and Fears Humans
A Bigfoot expert weighs in on a recent alleged sighting in Colorado that has ignited debate on social media.
Putin’s Deadly Power Play: Russia Unveils Virtually Invisible Fighter Jet
Russia is touting the new generation of its Su-57 fighter jets as being so fast that they appear to be "invisible."
Olympic Swimming Star Pleads Not Guilty to Accusations He Raped Teen Girls, Attacked Woman
Antony James, who competed for Great Britain in the 2012 Olympics, has been accused of sexually assaulting teen girls.
Scientists Identify Unexpected 'Catastrophic' Threat That Could Cause Chaos Worldwide
Scientists say tree rings found in the French Alps show signs of what effects a solar storm could have on modern society.
War Games? Russian Military Movement Suggests Russia 'Preparing for Possible Conflicts' with NATO, Neighboring Countries: Analysts
Some analysts say a recent presidential decree by Russia indicates it's preparing for a standoff with NATO countries.
Earth 2.0? Astronomers Discover Planet Nearly 9 Times Size of Ours with Possible Oceans and Habitable Conditions 120 Light Years Away
NASA used its James Webb Telescope to find evidence that K2-18 b, an exoplanet, could have conditions to support life.
Photo Described as ‘Most Exciting Ever’ Sighting of Loch Ness Monster Shows Massive ‘Eel-Like Creature'
A woman just recently publicly shared photos that she believes show the legendary Loch Ness Monster in 2018.
Missing Link Located? Family Walks on All Fours, Baffling Scientists Who Study Abnormal Evolutionary Trait
A family in Turkey have a quadrupedal gait, meaning they walk on all fours, baffling scientists who study the evolution between ape and man
Ageless Beauty: How 'The People's Princess' Diana Would Have Looked at 62
AI-produced images show what Princess Diana would look like if she were alive today. She died in a car crash in 1997.
When Do Scientists Say Humanity Will Go Extinct?
Scientists determined that the human population could be killed off by extreme heat in the next 250 million years.
‘Alien’ Skeletal Remains Show No Signs of Assembly or Manipulation, 'Not Part of Our Evolutionary History of Earth': Report
Doctors in Mexico say that the two alleged alien skeletal remains that were on display in Congress show no signs of manipulation.
Disbelief to Believer: Big Foot Denier Changes Opinion After Chance Encounter with Ape-Like Behemoth in Spokane
A History channel documentary sheds light on Paul Freeman's Bigfoot sighting from 1982. He had been a non-believer.
Caught on Camera: Thermal Imaging Drone Footage Captures Image of Loch Ness Monster
Dragonfly Films claims it has detected the Loch Ness Monster by using thermal imaging technology in Scotland.
Discovering Alien Life: NASA Scientist Says 'It's Only A Matter Of Time'
A NASA scientist believes that alien life will be found in our solar system, adding that "it's only a matter of time."
NASA Discovered Alien Life Nearly 50 Years Ago But Killed It Off by Mistake, Expert Claims
A professor in Berlin believes NASA may have discovered alien life in the 1970s before accidentally killing it off.
Unexplainable Disc-Shaped UFO Gets in Dogfight with F-16 Jets Over Michigan
Four people in Michigan recently reported seeing a UFO being chased by two fighter jets.
Still the King? New Photos Show Elvis at 88 Following Years of Death Hoax Conspiracy Theories
Ever wonder what Elvis Presley would look like if he were alive today? New photos show how the "King of Rock & Roll" would have aged if he were an octogenarian.
An Army Vet Planned to Meet Up With a Stripper Named 'Tiny' For Sex. Instead, He Was Gunned Down.
A woman who was among three people who attempted to rob an Army vet and wound up gunning him down is scheduled to be sentenced for her role in December.
A Minnesota Woman Who Shot Her Boyfriend Dead During Argument Says It Was an Accident. But Her Finger Was On The Trigger.
A Minnesota woman who fatally shot her boyfriend during an argument told police it was an accident. She says a gun went off when she handed it to him.
They Staged Wrecks With Tractor-Trailers Equating To $140,000 In Insurance Costs. Now, They're Paying The Price.
Four people who were involved in a scheme to fake car wrecks with tractor-trailers to gain insurance money were sentenced in federal court.
He Distributed More Than 25,000 Opioid Pills Illegally. Now, He's Headed To Prison.
A Michigan pharmacist was sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing more than 25,000 pills illegally. He operated Great Health Pharmacy .
They Were Raking It In Selling Hundreds Of Counterfeit Disney DVDs. Then The Feds Noticed.
A Columbia, Missouri couple who pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit Disney DVDs on eBay was sentenced to prison. The couple was getting them from Hong Kong.
He Directed His Son To Send Him Drug-Saturated Paper In Prison. Now, They Both Could Wind Up Behind Bars.
A man already serving a prison sentence was convicted of directing his son to mail in drug-saturated paper to him in jail. The son was also charged.
He Was Swerving From Lane To Lane Before Police Pulled Him Over. Then They Found The Guns.
Wisconsin police arrested a man for operating while intoxicated. He refused to get out of the truck, but when he finally did police found guns.
She Allegedly Stole $7,000 Out Of A Car. After Turning Herself In, She Cited A Gambling Problem.
A North Dakota woman who allegedly stole thousands of dollars out of a car turned herself in. She then apologized and told police she had a gambling problem.
One Half Of Self-Proclaimed 'Bonnie & Clyde' Duo Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery
A Detroit man who, along with his wife, considered themselves "Bonnie and Clyde," has pleaded guilty in connection to a pair of bank robberies.
New Jersey Man Who Police Say Tried To Firebomb A Synagogue Arrested
A man who police say lit a bottle on fire and threw it at a synagogue in attempt to burn it down has been arrested. Surveillance footage helped catch him.
He Attempted To Rape A Woman In Front Of People Before Exposing Himself Twice. Now, He's Headed To Prison.
A Washington, D.C., man who attempted to rape a woman and exposed himself to people on a Metro has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for his actions.
Florida Man Admits To Sexually Abusing A Woman On Home Confinement Who He Was Monitoring
A Florida man who admitted to sexually abusing a woman on home confinement has pleaded guilty. He is awaiting a sentencing toward the middle of April.
He Was Found In Possession Of 100 Machine Guns. Now, He Faces 65 Years In Prison.
A New Orleans man who police say was found to have 100 machine guns in his possession could go to prison for 65 years if convicted of his crimes.
Marilyn Manson Accused Of Sexual Assault Of Minor In Lawsuit
Rocker Marilyn Manson has been accused of sexual assault of a minor in a new lawsuit that's been filed. His team has not responded to the accusations.