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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Putin in Panic? Body of Russian Diplomat Found, Adding to Series of Mysterious High-Ranking Russian Officials' Deaths
The latest statistic in Russia’s rash of unexplained deaths of high-ranking officials is prominent diplomat, Konstantin Alekseev.
Pennsylvania Teen 'Snapped,' Fatally Beat 68-Year-Old Man For Making ‘Disrespectful' Comments During Video Game Session: Court Docs
A teenager in Pennsylvania is accused of beating a 68-year-old man to death because of 'disrespectful' comments he allegedly made.
Professor Linked to Brother’s Decades-Old Murder After Carrying Out Massacre at Alabama School (FPD CASE VAULT)
Amy Bishop sat quietly through a routine University of Alabama in Huntsville faculty meeting, then she suddenly whipped out a pistol and started blasting away.
Ohio Grandmother Shot Her 6-Month-Old Grandchild in Head in ‘Disgusting, Vile Criminal Act,' Sheriff Says
An Ohio grandmother is accused of firing a gun at several family members, including her 6-month-old grandchild, police say.
Florida Couple Accused of Locking Child in Makeshift Cage While They Went to Work
A couple in Florida has been accused of locking their 6-year-old child in a cage while they went to work.
'The Abyss Lies Ahead': Russian Citizens Publicly Turn on Putin During Tense Press Conference
Vladimir Putin faced a challenging moment during his year-end press conference, an unexpected incident that unfolded during the Russian leader's Q&A session.
Indiana Woman Fatally Shot Daughter During Heated Argument Because ‘She Would Not Stop Talking': Cops
An Indiana woman said her daughter 'would not stop talking,' so she grabbed her gun and shot her, according to police.
Scientists Make $540-Billion Discovery Under Southern California Lake
Scientists discovered $540 billion worth of lithium at the bottom of the Salton Sea, the largest lake in California.
Ohio Father Allegedly Threw 2-Week-Old Son Against Headboard, Fracturing Newborn's Skull: Prosecutors
Ohio father accused of throwing his 2-week-old son against the headboard, causing a skull fracture.
Royal Navy Chases Away Russian Submarine Intercepted Off Irish Coast: Report
British military sources have reported that its navy recently intercepted a Russian submarine off the coast of Ireland.
Idaho Man Accused of Strangling Women with Sock and Necklace During Domestic Violence Incident, Police Say
A man in Idaho has been arrested after he allegedly tried to strangle a woman with a sock and necklace before getting caught, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Man Kills Boy Over Daughter's Alleged Drug Use; Teen Accused of Assaulting Basketball Coach; and More
Top news of the week features man who killed teen he thought got his daughter addicted to drugs; teen accused of assaulting coach; and more.
Minnesota Man Accused of 'Grotesque' Killing of Grocery Store Clerk Impaled With Golf Club
A grocery store clerk in Minnesota was found in a pool of blood behind his counter. Cops say a suspect was arrested for impaling the victim with a golf club.
Washington Man Accused of Killing Sister’s 'Psycho' Boyfriend After He Refused to Leave Home They Shared
A Washington man shot his sister's boyfriend to death after he refused to leave the home, officials said.
War Treasure Chest: Putin Raises $2.5 Billion From Africa's 'Blood Gold' Trade to Fund Ukraine Invasion
A recent report revealed that Vladimir Putin generates billions from Africa's 'blood gold' through the Wagner Group.
Mississippi Man Accused of Going on Birthday Trip to Tennessee to Rape 10-Month-Old Baby: Police
Mississippi man allegedly made plans for a birthday trip to Tennessee to rape a 10-month-old baby, officials said.
A Florida Newlywed Blocked Her Ex-Husband's Calls. So He Shot Her and Her New Spouse, Cops Say.
A man in Florida showed up to his ex-wife's home and allegedly fatally shot her and her new husband, police said.
An Ohio Woman Asked Her Ex-Boyfriend to Go for a Walk. Then, He Claims, She Shot Him in the Testicle.
Woman in Ohio accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in genitals with a pistol while the couple argued, police said.
World War III Predicted to Break Out within Years as Putin Sparks Fears with Aggressive Re-Election Strategy
Russia President Vladimir Putin has called for ramped-up attacks in Ukraine ahead of the upcoming March election.
Texas High School Basketball Player Benched for Bad Behavior and His Brother Accused of Brawling with Coach After Game
Texas high school basketball coach allegedly attacked by player, his brother after player was benched during game, officials said.
Over the Moon: India's Propulsion Module Returns to Earth's Orbit After Completing Successful Space Mission
The propulsion module, crucial to India's historic lunar landing in August, has completed its mission and departed the moon's orbit to re-enter Earth's orbit.
Naked New Jersey Man Arrested After He's Found on Top of Mother’s Decapitated Body: Police
Police say they found a New Jersey man allegedly naked on top of his mother's decapitated body, with the head just feet away.
A 10-Year-Old Mississippi Boy Was Jailed for Going to the Bathroom Outside. Now, His Sentence Includes Writing a Report on Kobe Bryant.
A mother said she was left 'speechless' after Mississippi police detained her 10-year-old son for public urination.
Blast from the Past: NASA Telescope Captures Vivid Image of Cosmic Fallout From Star That Exploded 3 Centuries Ago
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image revealing new insights into the aftermath of exploding stars.
Police Determine California Man Shot to Death While Trying to Kidnap Estranged Wife Was ‘Justifiable Homicide'
California man reportedly tried to kidnap his estranged wife, but was instead fatally shot by a witness, police said.
City Employee in New Mexico Killed After Meeting Colleague in Park to 'Settle Their Dispute,' Cops Say
Two city employees in New Mexico reportedly got into an argument. Then, they allegedly went to a park and one man was fatally shot, police said.
Film Fatale: Tennessee Woman Accused of Stabbing Her Ex-Husband to Death After Fight Over Movie
A couple in Tennessee was drinking when they got into a fight about a movie. Then, the woman allegedly stabbed her ex to death, police said.
War Games: Russia Issues Stark Warning After NATO's F-16 Jet Transfer Ratchets Up Tensions with NATO
Russia has threatened to strike Western nations with missiles if F-16 fighter jets given to Ukraine are kept on NATO territory.
Shocking Discovery: Electric Eels Responsible for Genetic Modifications on Aquatic Life
A new study has found that the zaps released by electric eels have the power to alter the genetic material of nearby animals.
Deep-Space Discovery: Powerful NASA Telescope Locates 'Ghostly' Remote Galaxy Enveloped in Cosmic Dust Clouds
NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of a ghostly distant galaxy that has evaded human discovery.
An Illinois Woman Killed Her Boyfriend’s Parents in Illinois. Then, She Drove to Colorado and Checked Herself Into a Mental Health Facility.
A woman in Illinois will spend 55 years behind bars after pleading guilty to the murders of her boyfriend's parents in 2020.
Giant Find: 20 Pounds of Rare 'Liquid Gold' Discovered in Sperm Whale Beached on Spanish Island
A huge haul of a rare, valuable substance called ambergris was found inside the stomach of a beached sperm whale in Spain.Prepping for WWIII? Putin Witnesses Recreation of Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Ever Detonated Amid Escalating Threats
Russian President Vladimir Putin watched a recreation of the explosion of the Tsar nuclear bomb, which was detonated in 1961.
3 Arizona Gang Members Accused of Killing and Mutilating Gay Man, Sending Photos of Body to His Family: Police
3 gang members in Arizona accused of killing and mutilating gay man and then sending photos of his body to his family.
New York City School Bus Driver Accused of Kidnapping, Raping 15-Year-Old Student While on Job: Prosecutors
Authorities claim a New York school bus driver kidnapped and raped a teenage student several times, including possible attacks on the bus.
Against All Odds: Texas Man Who Now Plans to Become 'Trail Angel' Credits ‘3 Miracles’ for Surviving Desert Ordeal
A 59-year-old man who got lost in the desert survived by drinking water from a puddle and eating tadpoles.Two Michigan Couples Accused of Abuse, Adopting 36 Children for Financial Gain: Officials
Two couples in Michigan have been charged with abusing children they adopted and fostered for financial gain, officials said.
Alabama 3-Month-Old Mauled to Death by Family's 'Exotic' Wolf-Hybrid 'Family Pet,' Official Says
A 3-month-old baby was allegedly fatally attacked by the family's pet wolf-hybrid, officials said.
Arkansas Coach, Wife, Arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Rape After They Traveled to Meet Child They Met Online: Cops
An Arkansas couple was arrested after they allegedly tried to meet up with a child on an app for sex, officials said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Body Found Stuffed in Bin on NYC Street; Man Killed Girlfriend's Crying Baby So He Could Play Video Games; and More
Top news of the week features NYC man killed his cousin and left body in plastic bin on street; boyfriend killed girlfriend's crying baby; and more.
Texas Man Accused of Slashing Girlfriend’s Throat, Rolling Her in Plastic and Leaving Her to Die in Pasture
Texas man accused of slashing his girlfriend's throat, rolling her up in plastic and then leaving her in a pasture to die.
Florida Woman Accused of Setting Tinder Date on Fire After He Refused to Give Her Money to Fix Her Car: Police
A Florida woman asked her Tinder date for some money to help her out with car troubles, but she then set the man and his car on fire, according to authorities.
Putin Cites 'Sanitary Reasons' for Staying 70 Feet Away From British Ambassador; Others Suspect Issues with Body Double: Reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to stand within 70 ft of the British Ambassador, reportedly due to "sanitary reasons."
Trio Arrested in Florida After Kidnapping Victim Texts 911 From Backseat of Suspects' Car: Sheriff
Three people in Florida have been arrested after they allegedly kidnapped a man, who was reportedly able to get free after texting 911, cops said.
Space Race Sours: North Korea's ‘Declaration of War’ Threat Sparks Fear Amid Ongoing Satellite Skirmish
North Korea released a statement saying any interference against its new spy satellite would be deemed a 'declaration of war.'
End Days? Researchers Warn Passing Star Could Cause Interplanetary Collision, Fling Earth Past Pluto
A passing star entering Earth's solar system could send the planet past Pluto or have other significant effects on the planetary system.A Washington Man's Mother Refused to Let Him Smoke Weed, So He Called 911 and Claimed He Had a Bomb, Cops Say
A man in Washington is accused of calling in a bomb threat to 911 because his mom wouldn't let him smoke weed.
Ukraine Forced to Wage Unconventional Warfare with Century-Old WW1 Machine Guns
Ukraine has deployed World War I machine guns mounted on pickup trucks as a strategy to fend off Russian drones.
A Texas Man ‘Wanted to Play Video Games’ in Peace. So, He Crushed His Girlfriend's Wailing Newborn Daughter's Skull.
Texas man sentenced to decades in prison after he killed 11-month-old girl for crying while he tried to play video games.
Bah Humbug! Texas Man Ends Up on Cops' Naughty List After He's Accused of Robbing Bank Dressed as Santa Claus
A man in Texas has been arrested after he walked into a bank wearing a Santa Claus hat and allegedly robbed it, police said.