Todd Betzold
Multi-Media Editor/WriterTodd is a Multi-Media Editor/Writer for Empire Media Group. Todd has been creating a variety of content for over 13 years and his first paid writing job was covering the first season of The Voice! He has become obsessed with pop culture since then, including his love for everything true crime. Based out of Michigan with his partner and fur baby Luka, Todd enjoys movies, streaming too much Netflix and spending too much time at the casino!
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A Pregnant Single Mom of 3 Was Found Stabbed To Death In Georgia. Now, Her Killer Will Never Leave Prison.
A man in Georgia was sentenced in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman pregnant with her fourth child.
Concrete Truck Driver Admits to Using Drugs Prior to School Bus Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old Boy, SUV Driver: Cops
A concrete truck driver in Texas was involved in a fatal car crash, killing two people, and cops allege he admitted to drug use before the incident.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murder After Elderly Roommate Found Buried in Backyard: Sheriff
An elderly North Carolina man was found buried in backyard. Now, police say his roommate has been charged with his murder.
Cosmic Chaos: Massive Solar Flare Amid Most Powerful Solar Storm in Years Causes Havoc on Earth
A surge of hot plasma from the sun's surface has triggered Earth's most powerful solar storm since 2017, thwarting Canada's power grid.
Rental Rage: Landlord in Pennsylvania Accused of Arson Over Broken Washer-Dryer
A man in Pennsylvania arrested for allegedly setting his tenants' home on fire after they broke the washer and dryer, cops said.
A Minnesota Teen Believed Her Boyfriend Cheated. So She Fatally Shot Him in the Neck During an Argument.
A 17-year-old high school student in Minnesota was fatally shot by his girlfriend. She has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
New Jersey Woman, 75, Suspected in Fatal Beating and Stabbing of 81-Year-Old Live-in Boyfriend, Cops Say
75-year-old woman accused of fatally beating and stabbing her 81-year-old boyfriend to death in New Jersey.
Alabama Daycare Worker Arrested After Infant Dies at Facility, Cops Say
An infant died at a daycare in Alabama. Now, police say a 68-year-old employee has been arrested in connection with the infant's death.
Pennsylvania Teen Accused of Killing Mother After She Took Phone Away — ‘I’m the Reason My Mom is Dead’
Teen in Pennsylvania accused of fatally stabbing her mother during an argument over a cell phone.
Pennsylvania Man Slain by Chainsaw-Wielding Neighbor in 'Scream' Costume, Police Say
Man in Pennsylvania accused of stabbing neighbor to death while wearing a 'Scream' costume.
Father Accused of Murder After 9-Year-Old Son Found Dead in Car Set Ablaze Outside New Jersey School
New Jersey man accused of setting car ablaze, killing his 9-year-old son who was inside.
Convicted Double-Murderer Alex Murdaugh Hit With Another 40 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to These Crimes
Convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh convicted to even more time behind bars for financial crimes he pleaded guilty to.
A Missouri Boy Vanished While Riding His Bike in 1991. Police Believe There May Be a Link to the Case and His Sister’s Brutal Murder.
An 11-year-old boy's bike was found in a bean field. 32 years later, police said there may be a connection with his sister's brutal murder.
Chicago Vet Expecting Surrogate Baby Claimed He 'Plans to Sexually Assault the Child After It is Born': Criminal Complaint
A veterinarian in Chicago has been arrested for sharing child pornography, but officials say he bragged about plans to sexually assault his unborn child.
Fan Club President Shot Teen Tejano Queen Selena in the Back (FPD CASE VAULT)
Tejano music queen Selena was shooting to super stardom when her life was brutally snuffed out by her friend and fan club president Yolanda Saldivar.
Elderly South Carolina Man Faces Murder Charge After He Calls 911, Claims ‘He and His Wife Killed Themselves’
An elderly man allegedly called cops and claimed 'he and his wife killed themselves.' Now, police say he is charged with her murder.
Caught on Camera: Woman Accused of 'Encouraging and Participating' in Wild Brawl at School Bus Stop
Florida woman accused of instigating and hitting juveniles during a wild brawl at bus stop.
A Washington Woman Died in a Suspected Staged Burglary. Now, Her Husband Is Accused of Murder for Hire.
A woman in Washington was found shot to death, and now police say her husband is a suspect in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.
Man Duped Underage Girl into Sending Him Explicit Images on Snapchat, Threatened to Release Them Unless They Had Sex
A man in California sentenced to two decades in jail after he extorted explicit images from a minor girl then coerced her to having sex, officials said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Firefighter Accused of Killing Wife; Cops Say Baby Died After Parents Ignored Him; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Washington firefighter accused of killing his wife; Arizona parents accused of ignoring their child for 16 hours; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: 'Witch' Sets Fire to Stranger's Home, Cops Say; Man Accused of Locking Child in Feces-Smeared Room; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a woman accused of starting a fire at a stranger's home; parents accused of child neglect; and more.
'Horribly Evil' Texas Man Claimed ‘God' Told Him to Sexually Assault Girl for Years. Now, He'll Never Walk Free Again.
Texas man sentenced after he sexually assaulted a child for years, claiming 'God told him to do it.'
Virginia Man Made Threats on 911 Call, Intentionally Ran Over Pedestrian After Fight with Father: Police
Virginia man called 911 and made variety of threats. Then, cops say he rammed his vehicle into pedestrians, killing one of them.
Mail Mayhem: Man Upset He Didn’t Get Delivery Jumps Over Counter, Attacks Postal Worker, Cops Say
Pennsylvania man allegedly thought his package should have been delivered by now. So, he attacked postal worker, cops say.
Michigan Man Accused of Stabbing Pregnant Girlfriend, Killing Her and Her Unborn Child
Police say a man in Michigan fatally stabbed his pregnant girlfriend, killing her and her unborn child.
'Extreme Cruelty': Massachusetts Man Bashed Girlfriend’s Head, Killing Her on Her Favorite Maine Beach
A woman was beat to death on a beach with a rock in Maine. Now, her boyfriend has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for her murder.
Arizona 1-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Playpen After Parents Ignore Him for Over 16 Hours, Police Say
Cops say a 1-year-old boy died in Arizona after his parents ignored him for 16+ hours while he was in his playpen.
Michigan Babysitter Accused of Fatally Assaulting 3-Year-Old Girl Who Threw Up on Herself
A Michigan woman was babysitting a 3-year-old girl when she allegedly fatally assaulted her and then never called 911 for help, officials said.
Elderly Florida Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife, Faking Burglary Scene to Cover Up Alleged Crime
An elderly man in Florida is accused of faking a burglary scene to cover up the murder of his wife.
A Washington Firefighter Called 911 to Report His Wife’s Seizure. Months Later, He Was Accused of Her Murder.
A Washington firefighter called 911 and said his wife was having a seizure. Months later, he was accused of her murder.
Not So Super: Man Known as ‘Batman’ Accused of Fatally Shooting Friend in North Carolina
He was known as 'Batman,' but now he is accused of murder after officials say he fatally shot his friend in North Carolina.
Atlanta Man Beats Girlfriend’s 6-Year-Old Son to Death, Causes 'Massive Internal Bleeding': Police
6-year-old Atlanta boy found unresponsive at fire station. Now, police say his mother's boyfriend charged with his murder.Boy, 12, Accused of Stabbing Houston Woman with Mental Health Issues After Argument in Driveway: Police
An argument in a Houston driveway reportedly ended with a 12-year-old boy stabbing a 59-year-old woman, police said.
Kentucky Man, Facing Eviction, Accused of Fatally Shooting Elderly Landlord
Kentucky man was facing eviction, so he allegedly went and shot up his landlord's home, killing him, police said.
A Woman in Iowa Refused to Eat With Her Boyfriend. So, He Set Her and the House on Fire, Cops Say.
An Iowa woman wouldn't eat with her boyfriend, so he poured gas on her and the house and set them on fire, police said.
Pair Vandalizing Massachusetts Starbucks Throw Coffee in Cop's Face After He Attempted to Stop Them: Police
Two people were in Massachusetts after they allegedly assaulted an officer and threw coffee in his face while vandalizing a Starbucks, according to authorities.
A Tennessee Man Asked His Wife for a Divorce, So She and Their Daughter Beat Him with a Skillet: Cops
Tennessee man allegedly told his wife he wanted a divorce, so her and her daughter allegedly tried to beat him to death with a skillet, cops say.
A Former University of Georgia Football Player Gunned Down a Store Clerk. Now, He'll Spend Decades in Prison.
A former football player at the University of Georgia sentenced for the 2021 murder of a gas station clerk, officials said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Baby Left Alone Dies While Mom Vacations; Cops Say Supermarket Worker Ejaculated on Food; and More
Top news of the week featuring an Ohio mother sentenced for killing her baby while she went on vacation; man accused of ejaculating on food at work; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Catholic Teacher Accused of Making Child Porn; Drug Charges for Arizona Woman; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Catholic school teacher accused of making child porn; Arizona woman facing drug charges; and more.
Mississippi Girl, 14, Charged as Adult After She's Accused of Fatally Shooting Mother, Injuring Stepfather
A 14-year-old Mississippi girl will be charged as an adult after she was accused of fatally shooting of her mother, injuring her stepfather.
U.S. Possesses Football-Field-Size UFO with Enough Energy to Power 70K Homes for 1 Year: Ex-Intel Officer
The man who made worldwide headlines in 2023 for his comments about UFOs has revealed a bit more about one of them.
North Carolina Woman Faces Murder Charge After She Runs Over, Kills Her Husband with Car, Cops Say
North Carolina woman now charged with murder after fatally striking her husband with car, cops said.
Unholy Alliance: California Pastor Allegedly Paid Hitmen to Kill Daughter's Boyfriend, Cops Say
California pastor accused of paying two hitmen thousands of dollars to kill his daughter's boyfriend, who he didn't approve of.
Kentucky Couple Accused of Attempting to Sell Their Infant Twins for $5,000
A couple in Kentucky is behind bars after their sister-in-law turned them in for trying to sell their twin babies to her for $5,000, police said.
Two Utah Teens Arrested in Connection with Possible Abduction, Homicide of 21-Year-Old Trans Man: Police
Two teens in Utah have been arrested after a 21-year-old trans man was possibly abducted and then shot to death, officials said.
A Texas Woman Shot Her 80-Year-Old Grandmother in the Head and Then Walked into a Police Station to Confess: Affidavit
Texas woman reportedly walked into a police station and confessed to shooting her 80-year-old grandmother, police said.
Newborn Baby Boy Dies After ‘Frustrated’ Father Allegedly Kicked Him in Head Twice: Cops
A 5-month-old boy was taken off life support in Ohio after his father reportedly kicked him in the head while frustrated, police say.
Michigan Mother Believed 8-Year-Old Daughter Possessed, Fatally Beat Her Until She Was 'Unrecognizable': Cops
Michigan woman believed her 8-year-old daughter was possessed, so she fatally beat her to death, cops say.
Florida Mother, Second Suspect, Charged in Connection with Baby Found Dead in Dumpster
Two people arrested, including the mother of the victim, after baby found dead in Florida dumpster, police said.