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 Florida Police Officer Dragged Woman Across The Floor. Now, He's Been Fired.
A Florida police officer who was caught on video dragging a woman he arrested across the floor of the police department has been relieved of his duties.
He Was Found Handcuffed And Fatally Shot. Police Have Made An Arrest Eight Years Later.
Mobile police have made an arrest in connection to a 2014 killing in which a man was found handcuffed and fatally shot. A man is charged with murder.
He Took His Children Out To See Christmas Lights. Then, He Was Brutally Gunned Down.
A man was gunned down while taking his kids to see Christmas lights in west Phoenix. Nearly two weeks later, a man was arrested in connection.
Tennessee Man Who Burned Christmas Tree, Presents Arrested
A Tennessee man who police say burned a family's Christmas tree and presents has been arrested. The man is facing several charges, including burglary.
Georgia Man Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting At Restaurant
A Georgia teenager has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a 42-year-old man dead at a restaurant. He is facing several charges.
He Suddenly Gunned Down A Man At A Barber Shop. Now, He's Headed To Prison For Life.
A Florida man who gunned down another man suddenly inside a barber shop has been sentenced to life in prison. Another person was injured in the incident.
She Lied About How Her Grandson Died. When Her Story Was Debunked, She Took Off.
A Georgia woman who lied to police about how her 9-month-old grandson died before it was determined it was a meth overdose is going to prison for life.
Two People Arrested In Connection To Gang Shooting That Left Bystander Dead
Two people have been arrested in connection to a gang shooting that left a bystander dead. Police say the shooters were targeting some teeangers.
Georgia Man Accused Of Gunning Down His Ex-Girlfriend Arrested
A Georgia man accused of gunning down his ex-girlfriend has been arrested. Savannah police took the man into custody, and he is facing a murder charge.
He's Headed To Prison For Brutally Beating An Infant To Death. That Could Just Be The Beginning Of His Legal Problems.
A Texas man who brutally beat an infant to death in 2018 is headed to prison for 99 years. He could also be convicted of a similar incident in 2012.
Mischa Barton Once Had The World At The Tip Of Her Fingers. A Celebrity Mugshot And Other Incidents Ended It.
Actress Mischa Barton, who starred on the show "The O.C.," was arrested for DUI in 2007, leading to a celebrity mugshot and other downward spirals.
She Bludgeoned Her Boyfriend To Death With A Statue And Vodka Bottle. Now, She's Headed To Prison.
A Kentucky woman who bludgeoned her boyfriend to death with an ivory statue and vodka bottle is facing 40 years in prison, according to reports.
She Says She Caught Her Husband Having Sex In Her Police Cruiser. Then She Started Firing A Gun.
An Alabama police officer will spend the rest of her life in prison after killing her common-law husband's mistress. She says she found them having sex.
Virginia Woman Pleaded Guilty To Role In 4-Year-Old's Murder. Now She's Headed To Prison.
A Virginia woman who pleaded guilty to her role in a 4-year-old's murder has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. Two others were charged in the case.
He Gunned Down His Wife In A Store With Their Son Nearby. Now, He's Headed To Prison.
A California man who gunned down his estranged wife inside a store while his son was just outside the door has been sentenced to 102 years in prison.
Georgia Woman Who Police Say Poisoned Her Husband To Death Arrested
A Georgia woman who police believe poisoned her husband to death in 2021 has been arrested. She is accused of using ethylene gycol to kill him.
He Admitted To Killing His Family. He Just Claims He Doesn't Remember Doing It.
A Texas man who told dispatchers that he killed his family said he woke up with a gun in his hand and didn't know what happened. He got life in prison.
One Of Two Nevada Men Who Police Say Attempted To Kill A Woman In Custody
Police in Nevada have arrested one of two men who are suspected of beating a woman nearly to death. It began with a home invasion and stolen vehicle, police say.
He Intended To Rob His Family Members. He Then Violently Killed All Six Of Them As Well.
A Chicago man who went on a killing spree, murdering six family members during a robbery, was sentenced to life in prison. It's unknown why he killed them.
Maine Man Accused Of Killing Brother Arrested On Thanksgiving
A Maine man who is accused of killing his brother on Thanksgiving has been arrested. Neighbors told news outlets that he suffered from mental health issues.
Illinois Teenager Gunned Down 64-Year-Old Man With 'Ghost Gun' In Forest Reserve, Police Say
A 19-year-old man who police say gunned down a 64-year-old man with a "ghost gun" has been arrested. Jaylen Lewis is charged with first-degree murder.
He Said He Feared His Threatening Father-In-Law. So He Gunned Him And His Wife Down At a Family Cookout.
A Texas man who killed his mother-in-law and father-in-law during a family cookout has been sentenced to life in prison. He had claimed self-defense.
He Was Angry That His Ex-Girlfriend Had Moved on. Then He Tortured Her Before Killing Her On Thanksgiving.
A Muncie, Indiana man who tortured and killed his ex-girlfriend on Thanksgiving because she had moved on from him was sentenced to 62 years in prison in October 2022.
She Told Her Boyfriend And Others She Was Pregnant. Then She Killed A Mother And Took Her Unborn Baby.
A Texas woman who was convicted of killing a pregnant woman and taking the unborn baby from her stomach has been sentenced to the death penalty.
Three Boys Disappeared While In Their Father's Custody On Thanksgiving. He's In Jail But Not On Murder Charges.
Three boys younger than 10 went missing while in their father's custody during the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday. Their father is in prison, but not for murder.
A Man Got Into An Argument With A Barber While Getting His Hair Cut. Hours Later, The Barber Was Gunned Down.
An Indiana man received a sentence of 82 years in prison for his role in the murder. His brother had already been sentenced in connection to the incident.
Michigan Man Brutally Murdered Two Men, Police Say. After The First, He Allegedly Took A Selfie With The Body.
A Michigan man who police say murdered two men after meeting them on Grindr posted disturbing videos and photos while also leaving an apology note.
Virginia Man Who Police Say Gunned Down Ex-Girlfriend, Man In Custody
A Virginia man who police say gunned down his ex-girlfriend and a man during a home break-in has been arrested. He faces second-degree murder charges.
He Lured A 13-Year-Old On Social Media To Meet Him. Then He Viciously Raped And Killed Her.
A California man who viciously raped and killed a 13-year-old girl who he lured through social media has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole.
A Mother Of Two Mysteriously Vanished. The Last Accounts of Her Have Remained Consistent But Puzzling As Four Year Have Passed.
A Kentucky mother of two who vanished mysteriously in 2018 is still missing four years later. Final accounts have been consistent but puzzling.
A Man Eluded Prison For Nearly Four Decades After Killing a 12-Year-Old. Then His Time Was Up.
A man who kidnapped and murdered a 12-year-old in 1984 was convicted and sentenced to life in prison nearly 40 years after committing the crime.
Colorado Man Gunned Down 73-Year-Old Woman On HIs Property For Unknown Reasons: Police
A Colorado man gunned down a 73-year-old woman who came onto his residence recently, according to police. It's unknown the motive in the shooting.
Two Men Were Arguing About Whose Rooster Was A Better Fighter. Then Guns Were Pulled.
A Texas man who killed another man while arguing about rooster fighting has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. He admitted to the killing.
Two Georgia Teenage Siblings Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting
Two Georgia teenagers were arrested in connection to a shooting that left a 25-year-old man dead. Police have yet to determine a motive in the crime.
She Claimed She Tried To Rescue Roommates In a Fire. It Turned Out She Started The Blaze That Killed Four.
A Maryland woman who police say started a fire that killed four people in a townhome is facing life plus 60 years in prison for starting the blaze.
He Was Upset With Homeless Man for An Unknown Reason. So He Decided To Beat Him To Death With A Metal Pipe
A Missouri man who beat a homeless man to death with a metal pipe has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. The killing was reportedly over a dispute.
He Initially Denied Killing An 82-Year-Old Woman. However, A Beer Can Told The True Story.
An Indiana man who killed an 85-year-old woman following a series of strange life events has been sentenced to 65 years in prison, a judge said.
He Murdered A Woman He Met Online And Slaughtered Her Dog. Now, He'll Spend Several Decades In Prison.
A California man who murdered a woman and her dog will spend decades in prison. The two people met online on dating website Plenty of Fish, according to reports.
She Got Into An Argument With Roommates. Then She Set The Apartment On Fire, Killing One, Police Say
A South Dakota woman who police say set an apartment on fire, killing one, has been arrested. She is facing murder and other charges, police say.
Her Claims Of Accidentally Killing Her Infant Daughter Didn't Convince A Jury. Now, She's Headed To Prison.
A California woman who beat her child to death was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. She claimed that the baby's injuries happened as an accident.
An Oregon Man Was An Early Suspect In A Double Murder. Four Decades Later He In Behind Bars In Connection.
An Oregon man has been arrested in connection to a double murder that happened in 1974. He was an iniitial suspect but wasn't arrested until this week.
Flashback: How Five Members From 'Vampire Diaries' Wound Up With Mugshots In Georgia in 2009
Five members of the CW show "Vampire Diaries" wound up with celebrity mugshots after they were accused of flashing their breasts in Georgia.
He Was On HIs Way To Shoot His Son. When An Officer Stopped To Help Him, The Man Shot The Cop Instead.
A Louisiana man who killed a police officer who pulled over to help him got the death penalty. However, Louisiana is not currently executing people.
Iraq War Veteran Accused Of Killing Iraqi Native During Botched Armed Robbery In Chicago
An Iraq war veteran is accused of gunning down an Iraq native during a botched arm robbery in Chicago. He reportedly has a long criminal rap sheet.
Woman Was Mad She Couldn't Fix A Picture Frame. So She Took Out Her Frustration By Killing Her Former Babysitter.
An Arkansas woman who fatally stabbed her former babysitter and a family friend was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Her sister is in jail for a stabbing too.
Popular California Dentist's Boyfriend, Another Man Arrested In Connection To Her Death
A California woman's longtime boyfriend and another man have been arrested in connection to her shooting death. Some details of the incident remain vague.
Texas Man Lied To Police About How A Mother Of Two Died. Authorities Quickly Figured Out He Was The Killer.
A Texas man who gunned down a mother of two was sentenced to 33 years in prison. He originally told police she shot herself during a fight over the gun.
He Said He Got Hooked On Drugs After A Bad Car Crash. He Eventually Turned In To A Violent Killer.
A Pennsylvania man who violently killed a neighbor and terrorized his fiancé was sentenced to life in prison. He will not get the opportunity for parole.
He Attempted To Rob His Regular Drug Dealer. Instead, He Wound Up Gunning Him Down.
A South Carolina man who gunned down his regular drug dealer was sentenced to 37 years in prison. According to reports, it was initially a robbery attempt.
Kentucky Man Accused Of Killing Wife Three Years After House Went Up In Flames: Report
A Kentucky man has been arrested three years after his wife died in a house fire. Police have not said what the circumstances behind the killing are.