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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Arizona Mother Accused of Killing Young Daughter, Keeping Body at Home For Days Before Throwing It in Dumpster
Arizona woman accused of killing daughter and keeping her body in home for 5 days before tossing it in dumpster.
Asian Woman Walking Dog on L.A. County College Campus Dies After She's Attacked With Sledgehammer, Cops Say
An Asian woman was allegedly walking her dog on an L.A. County college campus when she was attacked by a man with a sledgehammer, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Ohio Mom Fatally Shot Son, 6, After Day of Fun; Florida Man Accused of Killing Mailman; and More
Top news of the week features mother who took her 6-year-old out for special day then shot him 11 times; Florida man accused of killing mailman; and more.
North Carolina 16-Year-Old Girl Found Under Trap Door in Home of Kentucky Man She Met Online: Police
A missing North Carolina teen girl was found under trap door in the home of a Kentucky man she met online, police said.
Michigan Woman Accused of Torturing Her Boyfriend's 80-Year-Old Mother While He Was Away on 5-Day Trip
A woman in Michigan is accused of torturing and abusing her boyfriend's elderly mother while he was away on vacation.
World War III Risk Rising? Russia Warns Japan Will Suffer 'Severe Consequences' for Missile Exchange with U.S.
Tensions between Russia and Japan have escalated to new heights as the Asian island country prepares to transfer Patriot systems to Ukraine.
Two Texas Teens Were 'Smiling' and Hanging Out in a Restaurant. Then, One Killed the Other, Officials Say.
A teenager in Texas has been indicted for murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of another teen in April, officials said.
Florida Woman Accused of Wounding Ex-Boyfriend, Killing His New Girlfriend During Custody Exchange at Walgreens
Florida woman accused of shooting ex and ex's new girlfriend during custody exchange in Walgreens parking lot on Christmas day.
Missing California Couple Found Dead in in Casino Parking Lot After Apparent Murder-Suicide: Cops
A California couple vanished days before Christmas. Now, police say the couple was found dead in a casino parking lot.
Florida Woman Killed After Intervening in Teen Brothers' Argument Over Number of Christmas Presents They Were Getting: Sheriff
Two teens in Florida allegedly got into a fight about Christmas presents and when their sister tried to intervene, she was shot and killed, cops said.
A Florida Man Took an Uber to a Hotel and Paid the Driver $100 to Wait. Then, He Committed Murder and Hopped Back In.
A man in Florida will spend his life in prison after he fatally shot another man while his Uber driver waited for him across the street.
In Revolt: War-Weary Wives and Girlfriends of Russian Soldiers Plead for Putin to End Ukraine War
A group of wives and girlfriends of deployed Russian soldiers slammed Vladimir Putin while demanding the safe return of troops.
Rings, Moons and Storms: Powerful Space Telescope Gives Stunning New Look at Icy Uranus
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has provided the most detailed look at Uranus and its mysterious surrounding rings.
BTK Killer Horror: Cub Scouts Leader’s Vile Secret Exposed — 'It's Hard to Control Myself' (FPD CASE VAULT)
Dennis Rader was a devoted husband and doting father of two, but behind this mask of normalcy raged a homicidal beast known as the BTK killer.
An Ohio Mother Treated Her 6-Year-Old Son to a Special Day of Fun. Then, She Shot Him 11 Times in a Hotel Room.
A mother in Ohio will spend her life behind bars after she fatally shot her 6-year-old son during a special outing of fun.
Diabetes Breakthrough: Study Finds New Cause of Disease, Paving Way for Groundbreaking Treatment Innovations
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospital have uncovered a significant breakthrough in diabetes research.
Putin's War Worries: Declassified Intelligence Report Lays Bare Staggering Extent of Russia's Military Losses in Ukraine
A new report estimates Russia has lost nearly 90 percent of its February 2022 military personnel count during the fight against Ukraine.
Unmanned Aviation Miracle: Pilotless 'Droneliner' Aircraft Poised for Takeoff
A massive pilotless cargo plane, referred to as the 'Droneliner,' is set to take to the skies by the end of the decade.
Doomsday? Scientists Warn This Possible Change on Earth May Have Major Impact on Climate and Technology
A physicist has explained that Earth's magnetic field is undergoing a gradual shift that could result in the reversal of magnetic poles.
Florida Man With 15 License Suspensions Accused of Fatal Hit-and-Run of Mailman Set to Retire in Weeks: Police
A man in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly struck and killed a mailman working his same route for the past 20 years, police said.
Alaska's Arctic Rivers Turning Alarmingly Bright Orange Color, Raising Fears of Ecosystem Disaster
Scientists are investigating a mysterious phenomenon causing Alaska's once-pristine arctic rivers to turn a rusty shade of bright orange.
About Face: Putin Urges More Women to Enter Workforce Despite Plea for Larger Families Amid Population Decline
Vladimir Putin wants Russian females to have more babies. But he also wants them to have traditional male jobs.
Fierce Find: Perfectly Preserved Giant 'Underwater T. Rex' Discovered on British Beach
The skull of a pliosaur that was found in the United Kingdom last year has been unveiled, and it's been well preserved.
A Pennsylvania Dad Thought a Teenage Boy Got His Daughter into Drugs. So, He Killed Him Outside a Pizza Shop.
Pennsylvania dad sentenced to life behind bars for shooting teen he thought got his daughter addicted to drugs.
Was Jesus Christ Actually Born on Christmas? Theories About Jesus' Real Birth Date Explained
Millions of people celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, but experts say the prophet likely wasn't born on this date.
Sheriff Blasts Florida Woman as 'Grinch' After She's Accused of Making 'Selfish' Choice to Fake Theft of Kids' Christmas Gifts
A woman in Florida allegedly told cops her Christmas presents were stolen, but now police say it was all a lie.
FPD Top News of the Week: Illinois Dad Murdered 3 Kids Amid Custody Battle; Idaho Man 'Snapped,' Killed Family of 4; and More
Top news of the week features father who drowned his 3 kids during custody battle with ex; man 'snapped' while killing family of 4; and more.
Connecticut Mom Accused of Crashing Vehicle, Walking to River and Drowning Her 2-Year-Old Child
A mom in Connecticut allegedly crashed her vehicle two times, then walked to the river with her 2-year-old child and drowned her to death, officials said.
Party Line: Champagne-Swigging Putin Pledges to Defend Russia ‘To the End’ During Military Awards Ceremony
Russia President Vladimir Putin vowed to 'go to the end' in the Ukraine war while speaking at a Heroes of Russia ceremony.
Jonestown Massacre: Cult Guru Jim Jones Led 913 Brainwashed Followers to Their Deaths with Doomsday Brew (FPD CASE VAULT)
San Francisco cult leader Jim Jones led his brainwashed disciples to their deaths in a chilling mass suicide — by drinking poison-laced doomsday brew.
Ohio Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Daughter's Boyfriend During Fight Over Bike Parts, Police Say
A man in Ohio was arrested for allegedly shooting his daughter's boyfriend during a fight over bike parts, police said.
Mom of Texas Girl Who Accused Man of Sexual Abuse Calls Suspect ‘Idiot, Immature and Inappropriate’ But Denies He’s ‘Sexual Predator’: Cops
Texas man accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl, but victim's mom says he's an 'idiot, but not a sexual predator,' cops say.
Texas Man Accused of DUI Fatally Struck Pedestrian, Drove Around with Body in Passenger Seat: Police
A man in Texas reportedly hit a pedestrian and then drove 38 miles with victim's body in passenger seat, police said.
Russia's Nuclear Forces on High Alert, Equipped with Hypersonic Missiles That Can Hit Targets Worldwide Within 30 Minutes
Video from Russia’s military shows the loading an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Orenburg region, near the southern border.
‘They’re All Dead’: Idaho Man ‘Snapped,’ Killed Family of Four After Teen Allegedly Exposed Himself to Children
An Idaho man 'snapped,' killing a teenager and his family after the teen allegedly exposed himself to the man's children.
A California Man Met a Woman on Tinder Who Had Another Lover. So, He Tortured Her, Got His Love Rival's Address and Killed Him.
California man sentenced to 71 years to life in prison for Tinder love triangle murder and torture.
Deadly Threat: Hidden Fault Line Could Spell Doom for Western United States, Researchers Say
Geologists say a newly discovered fault line in Canada has the potential to unleash a tsunami that would be catastrophic for nearby areas.
Florida Man 'Hated' Nephew So Much He Poured Eye Drops on Meatball Sandwich So He'd 'S*** Himself': Cops
A Florida man disliked his nephew so much he allegedly poured eye drops onto his sandwich to make him 's*** himself,' cops say.
Illinois Father Drowned His 3 Children Amid Bitter Custody Battle — 'If I Can’t Have Them, Neither Can You'
A dad in Illinois pleaded guilty but mentally ill to three murder charges after he drowned his three kids during a custody dispute with estranged wife.
Is Putin Battling 'Mystery Virus Outbreak'? Ambulances Line Up Outside Moscow Hospitals Amid Fears of New COVID Strain: Report
The Moscow Department of Health downplayed the "mystery virus outbreak" and claimed there was "no significant increase in hospitalizations in the city."
‘Not Holly Jolly’: Guy in Gingerbread Man Costume Caught Trying to Walk Into Strangers' Homes
A person in a Gingerbread Man costume tried to break into a home in Virginia and it was all caught on their Ring camera, police said.
Top Secret Leaked Document Appears to Confirm U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer Met Aliens at Roswell UFO Crash Site
Leaked documents appears to show that a USAF officer met with two aliens and confirm that the Roswell crash was a UFO.
Scared Sick: Why Hypochondriacs Face Higher Risk of Death
A new study has revealed that people with excessive fear of serious illness live shorter lives compared to those who do not.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Makes Decision in Request to Dismiss Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Charges
An Idaho judge ruled on the defense's request to throw out the indictment against Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho college murders.
South Carolina Couple Arrested in Connection with ‘Gruesome and Brutal’ Halloween 2015 Massacre: Sheriff
Amy and Ross Vilardi accused of brutal murders of four family members on Halloween 2015 have now been arrested.
Putin's War Plans in Peril: Newly Formed Russian Airborne Division Suffers 'Exceptionally Heavy Losses'
A new division of the Russian airborne forces has reportedly suffered 'exceptionally heavy losses' and 'failed' to meet its target.
New Study Details How to Tell if Your Canine Companion Is Gifted
A new study spells out how you can determine whether or not your dog is truly gifted. Certain breeds are more prone to qualifying.
California Road-Rage Incident Ends with 4-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Family's Vehicle, Cops Say
Two people have been arrested in California after a 4-year-old boy was allegedly shot to death during road rage incident, cops say.
Player in NBA G League, Girlfriend Arrested in Connection with Kidnapping and Murder of Missing Woman Found Dead in Nevada Desert: Cops
Player in NBA G League and his girlfriend are accused of kidnapping a Washington woman and dumping her body in the Nevada desert.
Scrolling Through Outer Space? Why NASA Plans to Establish Internet Service on Moon
NASA is working with private companies to install internet service on the moon as part of its mission to return humans to the lunar surface.