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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Vegas Police Rescue Woman from Paranoid Boyfriend After She Mouths 'Help Me' as They Drive by: Arrest Report
Police helped rescue a woman who mouthed 'HELP ME' as she drove by a traffic stop in Las Vegas, officials said.
An Alabama Man Reported His Wife Missing. Over 2 Decades Later, Cops Say He's Been Arrested for Her Murder.
An Alabama man has been arrested in connection with his wife's murder, who he reported missing 22 years ago, cops said.
A 12-Year-Old Boy Weighed 54 Pounds When He Starved to Death. Now, Cops Say His Father Is Under Arrest After Months on the Run.
Wisconsin man, after months on the run, arrested by police in connection with his 12-year-old son's death, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Parents Accused of Torturing Adopted Kids; Cops Say Wife Arrested 3 Years After Husband's Death; and More
Top news of the week featuring Michigan parents accused of torturing their adopted kids; wife arrested in connection with husband's 2021 murder; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Theft; Cops Say Ohio Mother Fatally Shot Son; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Minnesota man accused of theft; Ohio mom accused of fatally shooting her son; and more.
California Man Strangled His Girlfriend to Death on Beach, Called Cops to Turn Himself in: Police
California man accused of strangling his girlfriend to death on state beach and then calling cops to report it.
A Father and Son in Mississippi Went on a Treasure Hunt. Then, They Discovered a Body in an Abandoned Home.
Officials said a father-son duo were out treasure hunting on an abandoned property when they discovered a dead body.
Alleged Drunk Driver in Arizona Ran Over Her Girlfriend, Thought Victim Was 'Bump' in Driveway: Police
An Arizona woman allegedly got behind the wheel while drunk with a 5-year-old in car and then ran over her girlfriend, police said.
Nuclear Meltdown: Putin Warns Russia Could Strike Western Nations, Usher in 'Destruction of Civilization'
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West of nuclear conflict risk if they continue to support Ukraine.
A Michigan Teenager Attempted to Break Up with Her Boyfriend. So He Shot Her in the Head, Prosecutors Say.
A Michigan teenager is dead after she attempted to break off her relationship with her boyfriend, police say.
Jailhouse Rock: Top-Ranked Elvis Impersonator Caught in Motel with Minor Accused of Sex Crimes, Cops Say
An Elvis impersonator was arrested after authorities claim they found him with a naked 16-year-old girl in a Pennsylvania motel.
Connecticut Man Accused of Chaotic Four-Hour Crime Spree Involving Crashes, Robberies and Rape: Police
A man in Connecticut allegedly went on a four-hour crime spree, which included robberies and rapes, police said.
Student Slaying: Kentucky Christian College Freshman Accused of Killing Wrestling Teammate in Dorm Room
A wrestler at a Christian private college in Kentucky is accused of strangling his teammate to death.
Guilty! Brooklyn Jury Convicts Two Men in Connection with the 2002 Murder of Run-DMC Star Jam Master Jay
After a three-week trial, a jury in Brooklyn has convicted two suspects in connection with the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay,
Florida Man Just Released from Prison Accused of Beating His Grandparents to Death in Shared Home
A man in Florida is accused of beating his grandparents to death in a home they let him live in weeks after being released from jail.
New York Man Stabbed His Sleeping Parents, Chased Them From Home to Continue Attack: Court Records
New York man accused of stabbing his parents while they slept, then chasing them outside to continue the assault.
Maryland Man Stabbed Elderly Woman at Least 25 Times, Assaulted Her Teen Granddaughter: Court Documents
Maryland man arrested after he allegedly stabbed an elderly woman at least 25 times and assaulted her granddaughter, police said.
Michigan Parents Accused of Torturing Adopted Children, Forcing Them to Eat Dog Food, Oatmeal with Hot Sauce
A couple in Michigan has been accused of torturing their adopted children, including forcing them to eat dog food and wear dog collars.
Alabama Cop Accused of Making Multiple Swatting Calls While On-Duty Because ‘He Thought It Was Funny’
A cop in Alabama was arrested after he reportedly made multiple swatting calls while on duty over a 3 month period, officials said.
California Boy, 3, Found Dead in Bathtub with Throat Slit: Police
A 3-year-old boy was found by police in a bathtub with his throat slit, authorities said.
'Not Worth Playing With Your Life': Teen Girl Killed After 14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Car, Cops Say
A teen in California was killed after a 14-year-old girl crashed a stolen vehicle and it burst into flames, cops say.
An Iowa Man Was Found Dead in His Chair Almost 3 Years Ago. Now, Police Say His Wife Shot Him in the Face.
An Iowa woman has been arrested and charged with her husband's murder three years after his death, police said.
New Jersey Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Father, Trying to Light Body on Fire
New Jersey man arrested after he reportedly stabbed his father to death and then tried to set the body on fire, police said.
Florida Couple Accused of Slapping Kids, Putting One in Headlock During Argument
Couple in Florida behind bars after police said they slapped and put kids in a headlock during an argument.
FPD Top News of the Week: Man Eulogizes Grandfather After Killing Him, Cops Say; Toddler Beaten to Death While Mom at Casino; and More
Top news of the week features Florida man who allegedly eulogized the man he murdered; toddler beaten to death while mom allegedly went to casino; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Recording Sex With Dog; Woman Caught With Meth, Cops Say; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of recording his wife having sex with dog; Indiana woman allegedly caught with meth during traffic stop; and more.
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Mother, Then Jumping From Airport Parking Garage
Pennsylvania man accused of fatally stabbing his mother during an argument and then stealing money from her bank account.
A Texas Teen Drowned in a Pond. Months Later, Police Have Accused Her Boyfriend of Helping Her Kill Herself.
A teen girl was found dead in a Texas pond. Months later, police say her boyfriend helped her take her own life.
Fitness Fiasco: Texas Man Accused of Stabbing Gymgoer in Butt After Leg Press Machine Incident
A man in Texas was arrested after an encounter at a leg press machine at the gym ended with the victim being stabbed in the butt, officials said.
Arizona Woman Arrested in Connection With 'Violent Death' of Her 93-Year-Old Roommate, Cops Say
Arizona woman arrested after police said they discovered her 93-year-old roommate had died a 'violent death.'
Tennessee Mother Accused of Sharing Photos of Her 5-Year-Old Daughter Applying Hot Wax to Nude Women
Tennessee mother arrested after photos she shared on social media went viral of her 5-year-old daughter waxing women, police said.
Cops Say a North Carolina Landlord and Tenant Got into a Fight. Now, One Is Dead and the Home Burnt Down.
A landlord-tenant dispute in North Carolina reportedly ended with 1 person dead, 1 injured and the home destroyed by fire, cops said.
Drunk Driver in Kentucky Took Two Shots, Ran Over His Ex-Girlfriend While She Held Their Infant: Arrest Report
A man in Kentucky is being accused of running over his ex-girlfriend with his car while she held their 1-year-old child.
A Florida Man Was to Care for a Dog While His Dad and Uncle Vacationed. Instead, He Shot Them Dead, Cops Say.
A man in Florida was arrested after he allegedly gunned down his father and uncle before they left for family vacation, authorities said.
Under Attack: Russian Hackers Have Infiltrated U.S. Household and Small Business Routers, FBI Warns
The FBI carried out a court-authorized operation to disrupt an ambitious Russian hacking campaign that breached hundreds of routers.
Georgia High School Football Coach Walks Into Maryland Police Station, Admits He Killed His Girlfriend: Police
Georgia high school football coach allegedly walked into police station and confessed to killing his girlfriend, police said.
A Pennsylvania Man Broke Up with His Judge Girlfriend and Asked Her to Move Out. Now, She's Accused of Shooting Him While He Slept.
A magistrate judge in Pennsylvania has been accused of shooting her boyfriend while he slept after he asked her to move out.
Unsupervised Boys, 10 and 12, Accused of Beating Toddler Girl to Death While Her Mother and Friend Went to Casino: Cops
Toddler in Louisiana beat to death while her mother and friend allegedly left her home alone and they went to casino, cops say.
‘He Made Me the Person I Am’: Florida Man Accused of Murdering His Grandfather, Then Eulogizing Him at Funeral
Florida man accused of killing his grandfather and then saying 'he made me the person I am today' at his funeral days later.
South Carolina Couple Arrested After Their Newborn Son Tests Positive for Fentanyl at Birth: Police
Couple in South Carolina arrested after newborn baby tests positive for fentanyl, authorities said.
Mother Accused of Murder After Becoming Frustrated with Crying Newborn, Striking Her in Head with Mug: Warrant
A 'frustrated' mother in South Carolina was allegedly over her crying baby, so she hit her with a steel mug, killing her, cops said.
Maryland Mother Accused of Fatally Stabbing Son During Argument Claims She Acted in Self-Defense: Police
Maryland mother charged with murder after fatally stabbing son during a dispute, police said. She claims it was in self-defense.
Nebraska Woman Accused of Choking, Stabbing Guests After They Said Her Apartment Was Dirty
Guests at a Nebraska woman's apartment commented on how dirty it was. So, she allegedly choked and stabbed them, police said.Bodies of Woman, 1-Year-Old Son Found in Park After She Allegedly Sent Text Warning of Murder-Suicide Plan
A Texas woman and her 1-year-old son were found dead inside a vehicle in a park and police say they are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Ohio Mother Arrested After Child, 4, Caught Driving with 2-Year-Old Sibling as Passenger: Court Documents
A mother in Ohio was arrested after her 4-year-old son was caught driving her car with his 2-year-old sibling inside, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Cops Say Mother Put Baby in Oven; Reverend Accused of Dealing Meth; and More
Top news of the week features a mother accused of putting her baby in oven; a reverend in Connecticut accused of selling meth; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Killing Elderly Mom; Minnesota Alleged Threats of Violence Arrest; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of killing his elderly mother; Minnesota man arrested in connection with domestic assault case; and more.
Teen Accused of Fatally Shooting Dad, Brother Claims She ‘Couldn’t Resist the Urge to Kill Somebody’: Cops
Nevada teen claims she 'couldn't resist the urge to kill somebody.' Now, officials say she fatally shot her dad and brother.
A Mom Filed an Eviction Notice After Her Teen Son Failed to Follow House Rules. So He Strangled Her to Death, Cops Say.
Indiana woman reportedly filed an eviction notice on her teen son. Then, he strangled her to death during a fight, police said.
Kentucky Woman Allegedly Chased Neighbors with Knife, Offered Officers 'Sexual Favors' to Evade Arrest: Police
Woman in Kentucky accused of chasing neighbors with knife and offering cops 'sexual favors' to avoid arrest.