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 13-Year-Old Girl Vanished Mysteriously After Staying Home Sick. More than 25 Years Later, No One Knows Where She Went.
Rachel Mellon, an Illinois girl who disappeared mysteriously when she was 13 and staying home from school sick, is still missing more than 25 years later.
Man Beaten To Death In New Orleans' Most Popular Tourist Spot, Suspect Arrested
A man who police say beat a man to death with a pipe in the French Quarter of New Orleans has been arrested. He's charged with second-degree murder.
She Left Her College Campus To Get A Snack. Nearly 30 Years Later Only Her Bloodied Clothes Have Been Found.
An Indiana college student who left campus to get a snack from a nearby store vanished and hasn't been seen i n nearly 30 years since the incident.
Two Men who Police Say Shot Into A Man's Car, Killing Him Arrested In Georgia
Two men who police say shot into a man's car, killing him have been arrested in Georgia. One of the suspects was already in jail on unrelated charges.
Here's What It Looks Like At Myrtle Beach Safari A Day After 'Tiger King' Star Doc Antle Was Arrested
Aside from a FedEx truck leaving and various animals sounds, all was quiet at Myrtle Beach Safari a day after owner Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was arrested.
Couple Who Killed Man And Dumped His Body In Canal, Now In Cuffs: Police
A Florida couple who police say killed a man and dumped his body in a canal have been arrested. The man's cause of death was sharp force injuries.
Illinois Man Who Police Say Killed His Father At A Rest Stop Arrested: Police
An Illinois man who police say killed his father at a rest stop has been arrested in Tennessee. His father was found dead in a bathroom at the rest stop.
Man Who Police Say Impersonated 85-Year-Old To Steal More Than $50,000 Arrested: Report
A Lincoln, Nebraska man who police say impersonated an 85-year-old to steal more than $50,000 from him has been arrested. He is facing multiple charges.
Young Mom Murdered In Washington Apartment, Suspect Now In Cuffs
A Washington man has been arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend, a mother of three, in Tacoma. He is facing several charges.
He Admitted To Killing Seven People, Including His Aunt And Uncle. It Was Cause He Felt Disrespected.
A man who admitted to killing seven people in two states, including his aunt and uncle, was sentenced to life in prison for his brutal acts.
One Man Dead, Two In Cuffs Following Fatal South Carolina Shooting
Two men accused of shooting another man in Greenville, South Carolina have been arrested. They are charged with murder and criminal conspiracy.
A Teenager Left A Party With A Man Nearly 25 Years Ago. He's Not A Suspect And She's Still Missing.
A Florida teenager who left a party with a man nearly 24 years ago is still missing. The man was not named a suspect and there are no new breaks in the case.
Runnin' On Crime: DoorDash Driver Accused Of Robbing Donut Shop After Messed Up Order
A DoorDash driver in San Antonio, Texas robbed employees at gunpoint after the restaurant got a drink order wrong. He has since been arrested.
He Stumbled Out Of The Woods With Fatal Stab Wounds In Front Of Witnesses. Still, The Case Is Unsolved After More Than 25 Years.
The stabbing death of a Columbia, South Carolina man remains unsolved more than 25 years later. Witnesses saw the man emerge from the woods with stab wounds.
A 14-Year-Old Girl Went Missing In The Woods During A Party In 1989. She's Still Not Been Found Three Decades Later.
A 14-year-old girl, Melanie Melanson, went missing after attending a party in the Massachusetts woods in 1989. More than three decades later she's still missing.
Florida Man Had Sexual Relations With 5-Year-Old, Exposed Her To Child Porn: Police
A Florida man accused of committing sexual acts with a 5-year-old girl has been arrested. He allegedly exposed the girl to child porn as well.
Woman Who Police Say Beat A Man To Death With His Cane Arrested: Report
A woman who police say beat a man to death with his own cane has been charged with murder and aggravated robbery, according to police in Ohio.
Man Who Police Say Killed His Sister With Bayonet Claimed It Was Over Her 'Witchcraft': Report
A Lyme, New York man who killed his sister with a bayonet told police that he did it because he was done with her witchcraft. He stabbed her in the head.
Man Who Police Say Fatally Shot His Wife In Target Parking Lot In Chicago Arrested: Report
A 50-year-old man who police say fatally shot his wife in a Target parking lot this week has been arrested. He is charged with first-degree murder.
South Carolina Teenager Who Police Say Killed Two In Shootout Arrested: Report
A South Carolina teenager is accused of killing two people during a shootout in Rock Hill. He allegedly shot two people and returned to the scene to shoot again.
Hawaii Woman Had Enough Fentanyl To Kill Thousands, Fake IDs And Unregistered Gun, Police Say
A Hawaii woman who police say had $300,000 worth of drugs has been arrested. She had enough fentanyl in her possession to kill thousands of people.
She Was Murdered More Than 30 Years Ago. Thanks to DNA, Police Believe They Now Have The Killer.
Police in Mesa, Arizona announced this week that they've made an arrest and pressed charges in a murder case that went unsolved for more than three decades.
A Murder In Massachusetts Went Unsolved For More Than 30 Years. Now, Police Believe They Have The Perpetrator.
An Alabama man was arrested this week in connection to a murder case of an 11-year-old that's gone unsolved for more than 30 years in Massachusetts.
Accused Murder Tried Hiding In Closet, Left Gun In Cereal Box After Crime, Police Say
A Panama City, Florida man hid in a closet and hid the gun used in a killing in a cereal box. Andre Levey is being held without bond in a Florida jail.
She Tried To Have Someone Murdered For $500. She Didn't Realize The Hitman Was Actually A Cop.
A Wisconsin woman who had a murder-for-hire plot foiled when the intended killer worked as a police informant was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.
Two People Were Shot And Killed In Georgia. The Suspect Was Just Arrested In Another State.
A man who was wanted in connection to two murders in Georgia was arrested in Alabama. Several agencies worked together to make the arrest of Elijah Smith.
Teenager Who Burned Down Home With His Grandmother Inside Told Police She Asked Him To Help Her Die: Report
A Missouri 19-year-old who is accused of a burning down a home with his grandmother inside told police she asked him to help end her life, police say.
Witnesses Say He Struck Another Man Across The Face With A Machete Multiple Times. Now, He's Charged With Murder.
A man who witnesses say struck another man with a machete multiple times to his death has been arrested in Texas. They say the attack was "completely unprovoked."
He Was Gunned Down While Sitting In His Car And Two Women Were Spotted Leaving The Scene. But, Are They The Killers?
A cold case in which a San Antonio man was gunned down in 2014 remains unsolved more than seven years later. Witnesses reported seeing suspects flee in an SUV.
Duo Threatened To Kill A Kidnapped Teen And Cut Her Up If They Didn't Get $10K, Police Say. Now, They Are Behind Bars.
A man and woman who kidnapped a 17-year-old girl after she got off work has been arrested in Arkansas. The duo made threats for ransom money.
A Woman Was Tied Up And Stabbed To Death On Facebook Live. Now, Police Say They Caught Her Killer.
A Louisiana man tied a woman up, stabbed her multiple times and left her bound in a car, police say. He live-streamed the stabbing on Facebook Live, police say.
Business Owner Says He 'Felt Like He Raped' Employee After Being Arrested On Sexual Assault Charge In Florida: Report
An unlicensed business owner operating in North Carolina is accused of raping one of his female employees while on the job. He is from Honduras.
Indiana Man Accused Of Abuse That Resulted In His Child's Death Arrested Nearly Two Years After Incident: Report
An Indiana man accused of abuse that led to his 1-year-old's death was arrested in connection to the incident. He is charged with child neglect.
New Jersey Man Struck Woman With SUV, Then Ran Over Her Two Times During Road Rage Incident: Prosecutor
An Elizabeth, New Jersey man struck a woman with his car and then ran her over twice after attempting to flee a car crash. He's charged with attempted murder.
Teen Admits To Killing 13-Year-Old Girl As Part of Gang-Related Crime In Tennessee: Report
An 18-year-old admitted to police that he fatally shot a 13-year-old girl as part of gang-related violence. He has been charged with murder.
Florida Man Killed His Wife, Left Infant With Bag Over Its Head In Apartment With Chemical Odor: Police
A Florida man murdered his wife and left an infant with a bag over its head in an apartment with a chemical odor coming from it, according to police.
Nevada man waited 13 minutes to call 911 after beating his 5-year-old to death with an electrical cord: report
A Nevada man waited 13 minutes to call 911 after beating his 5-year-old son to death with an electrical cord. He said the boy had been "back talking" him.
Man who allegedly fatally shot neighbor, injured two others arrested by Tennessee special agents
A man who fatally shot his neighbor and injured two others was arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Missouri woman left 9 children unattended, including an infant who died, police say
A Springfield, Missouri woman left nine children unattended, including an 8-month-old infant who died, at an unlicensed daycare center, police say.