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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Top News of the Week: Woman Tortured, Held Captive for 4 Years; Ex-Cop Accused of Murder; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Polish woman allegedly held captive for years in a barn, officials said; former cop accused of murder; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Suspect Accused of Using 11-Year-Old Girl as Human Shield; Drug Charges in Arizona; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man who allegedly used a child as a shield before attacking cops, officials said; drug arrest in Arizona; and more.
‘I Should Have Left Earlier’: Alabama Woman Accused of Killing Her Partner, Dismembering Body with Chainsaw
An Alabama woman is accused of fatally shooting her partner and dismembering his body with a chainsaw while their young child was home.
California Barber Used Lumber to Fatally Beat 6-Year-Old First Grader Who Wet Pants: Police
A California barber faces murder charges after allegedly beating a 6-year-old boy to death for peeing his pants while in his care, cops said.
Georgia High School Shooting: Teen Learns Death Penalty Fate, Father Charged with Murder After He's Accused of Gifting AR-Style Rifle to Troubled Son
Georgia father arrested after his son used a Christmas gift gun in the high school shooting, killing four and injuring nine, police said.
An Alabama Man Went to the Hospital Suffering Side Pain. He Died After His Liver Was Removed by Mistake.
An Alabama man died after a Florida hospital mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen during surgery, leading to fatal blood loss.
Utah Mom and Boyfriend in Connection with 8-Year-Old Boy Who Allegedly Had Hair Pulled Out and Gun Aimed at His Head
A Utah mom and her boyfriend are accused of abusing children, charged with 29 counts that include choking and physical assault over several years, police say.
Sibling of '1,000-Lb. Sisters' Star Speaks Out After Cops Claim Reality Star Caught with Magic Mushrooms, Marijuana: 'She Needs You to Intervene'
1,000-Lb. Sisters’ star Amy Slaton arrested for drug possession and child endangerment after alleged camel bite at safari park, cops say.
Bodycam Footage: Trump Election Interference Prosecutor Fani Willis and Rumored Ex-Lover Arrive Together During Her Pregnant Daughter's Arrest in Georgia
Fani Willis and Nathan Wade seen together after her daughter’s arrest, reigniting rumors of their past workplace romance despite Willis' denial.
Georgia High School Massacre: Family Defends 14-Year-Old Suspected Killer After FBI Missed Major Red Flags
The suspected teen has been charged as an adult in the deadly Georgia school shooting. The FBI interviewed him last year, but no arrest was made.
Mayor in Florida Accused of DUI Told Bystander to Call Cops Since ‘Nothing Will Happen’: Arrest Report
Naples mayor was arrested for DUI after allegedly following a couple home, hitting their mailbox and parking on grass.
Man Accused of Stabbing Mother, Burning Down Her Home in West Virginia
A West Virginia man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother and setting her house on fire, police said.
Trump Election Interference Prosecutor Fani Willis’ Pregnant Daughter Taken into Custody in Georgia
Kinaya Willis, daughter of DA Fani Willis, was arrested for driving with a suspended license, according to law enforcement officials.
Zoo Owner Says Camel Never Bit '1,000-Lb. Sister' Star, Claims Her Date Was ‘Acting Crazy, Screaming and Yelling’
TLC star Amy Slaton claims a camel bit her before her arrest at a safari park, but the owner disputes her story amid drug charges.
National Champion Gymnast Kara Welsh Fatally Shot in Campus-Area Altercation, Boyfriend Charged with Murder: Police
UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh, 21, was fatally shot near campus. Her boyfriend has been arrested and charged with homicide.1,000-Lb. Sisters Star Amy Slaton Arrested at Tennessee Safari Park, Faces Drug and Endangerment Charges: Cops
Amy Slaton of 1,000-Lb Sisters was arrested on drug and child endangerment charges after an incident at a Tennessee safari park.
Woman Says She Endured Four Years of Torture After 'Loner' Captor She Met Online Kept Her Locked in Barn
A Polish woman endured four years of captivity, abuse and isolation in a barn by a man she met online, before finally alerting authorities.
Florida Mother Charged with Murder of 4-Year-Old Son 11 Years After His Death: Police
A Florida mother was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son, 11 years after he was found dead in her apartment during an unsupervised visit, officials said.
Ohio Woman Kidnapped and Assaulted at Gunpoint After Going to Tattoo Artist's Home for Ink: Police
An Ohio tattoo artist has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint during a tattoo session in his home, police said.
Smoking Gun: 34-Year-Old Marijuana Joint Links Suspect to 1989 Hit-and-Run Death, Police Say
DNA from a 34-year-old marijuana joint helped North Carolina authorities identify and charge a suspect in a 1989 fatal hit-and-run case.
Suspect Accused of Murder After California Couple Vanishes From California Family Nudist Resort
A suspect was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the disappearance of a California nudist couple, authorities said.
Top News of the Week: Woman Accused of Killing, Eating Cat; Man Sings Tina Turner Song After He's Shot by Cops; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Ohio woman accused of killing and eating a cat; cops say suspect shot by officer, started singing Tina Turner; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Set Home on Fire, Killing Blind Man; Suspect Accused of Battery in Florida; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a woman who set a home on fire, killing a blind man inside; Florida woman accused of battery; and more.
Arizona Mom Blames 3-Month-Old Daughter's Death on ‘Back-Cracking Adjustment’: Affidavit
An Arizona mother was arrested for allegedly killing her 3-month-old daughter after performing an untrained 'back-cracking adjustment,' cops said.
Golden Grudge: Florida Doctor Accused of Dousing Former Office with 'Gallons of Urine’
A Florida doctor was arrested for allegedly soaking his former medical practice’s doors in urine-smelling liquid amid a business dispute, authorities said.
Convicted Sex Offender Accused of Stalking Girl in Home Depot After Telling Her ‘I Love Your Mickey Ears’: Arrest Report
A Florida sex offender was arrested for allegedly stalking a 10-year-old girl and her mother at a Miami Home Depot, caught on camera, police said.
Maryland Couple Murdered in Bed During ‘Heinous, Targeted’ Hail of 42 Bullets — 4 Children Hid for Hours Before Calling 911
A Maryland couple was found shot to death in bed, with 42 shell casings around them. Their children hid for hours before calling 911.
Instagram Model Freed on Bail After Deadly Miami Crash Cops Say Linked to ‘Pink Cocaine’
An Instagram model allegedly killed two people during a crash in Miami while she was on ‘pink cocaine,’ officials said.
Las Vegas Politician Caught on Camera Disguised and ‘Lying in Wait’ Before Journalist’s Murder Learns His Fate
Former politician Robert Telles has been found guilty of murder in the death of investigative journalist Jeff German.
‘Kind, Funny and Caring’ California Doctor Shot Dead in Ambush at Clinic—Months After Baseball Bat Attack
A California doctor was fatally shot outside his clinic, just months after a brutal baseball bat attack and police say they are looking for a suspect.
California Man Accused of Decapitating Parents Sings Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder Songs After Getting Shot by Deputy
A California man accused of decapitating his parents and killing their dog sang Tina Turner after being shot by deputies, law enforcement officials say.
Lethal Injection, Electrocution, or Firing Squad: South Carolina Death Row Inmate Must Choose Method to Die After State Resumes Executions
South Carolina is set to resume executions after a decade; Freddie Eugene Owens faces lethal injection, electrocution, or firing squad on Sept. 20.
Children’s Book Author Texted Handyman Lover Leading Up to Husband's Poisoned Moscow Mule Murder: Prosecutors
Grief book author Kouri Richins' secret texts to alleged lover revealed in court as she faces trial for her husband's fentanyl-laced murder.
Tragedy at Burning Man: Woman’s Death Probed Amid Chaos While Festivalgoers Flock to ‘Orgy Dome’
Tragedy strikes Burning Man 2024 as a 39-year-old woman dies on opening day. Authorities are investigating the cause of her death.
SWAT Sniper at Deadly Trump Rally in Pennsylvania Backs ‘Evidence Tampering’ Claim After Killer’s Body Cremated
GOP lawmakers question FBI's handling of evidence after Trump rally shooting in Pennsylvania, sparking concerns over investigation integrity.
California Woman Arrested for Allegedly Posing as Russian Cop in Bizarre Kidnapping Attempt, Police Say
A California woman posing as a Russian police officer was arrested after attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old girl, police say.
Georgia Man Arrested at Motel After Allegedly Killing Wife, Burning Her Remains in Backyard Grave, Police Say
A Georgia man was arrested in Louisiana after allegedly killing his wife, burning her remains and attempting to flee, officials said.
Golden Graves: 57 Bejeweled Tombs Uncovered in Ancient Roman Burial Ground
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Roman necropolis with luxurious tombs and unexpected riches at solar plant site.
New York Boy, 9, Killed After Mom, Whose License Was Suspended 56 Times, Drives Wrong Way Down Highway: Police
A New York mom, whose license has been suspended 56 times, is accused of driving the wrong way on highway, leading to a crash that killed her 9-year-old son.
New York Man Found Running Around Naked Arrested After Girlfriend’s Strangulation Death, Police Say
A New York man was arrested while running naked near a historic site after allegedly killing his girlfriend, police said.
Four Jail Contractors Charged in Alleged Cell Phone and Chicken Pot Pie Sex Scandal at Atlanta Jail: Sheriff
Four jail security contractors at a jail in Georgia face charges for smuggling contraband for inmates, according to authorities.'Our Hearts Are Broken': Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Michigan Boy Ends in Tragedy After He and Dad Found Dead
A Michigan father and his missing 6-year-old son were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide, authorities said.
Top News of the Week: Body Found in Chained Refrigerator; Mom Gunned Down While Filming TikTok Video; and More
Top news of the week featuring a 'badly decomposed' body found in a chained refrigerator; Indiana mom shot filming TikTok video; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend; Suspect Accused of Indecent Exposure in New Mexico; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man in Illinois who pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend; an indecent exposure arrest in New Mexico; and more.
North Carolina Women Accused of Child Abuse Claim 'Evil Ghosts' Caused Burns, Bite Marks, and Broken Bones on Toddlers: Sheriff
Two North Carolina women were accused of felony child abuse after allegedly blaming toddlers' severe injuries on ‘evil ghosts’ and paranormal activity, authorities said.
Ohio Trio Accused of Using Pitbull to Attack Handcuffed 6-Year-Old Boy in Alleged Punishment Scheme: Police
Three arrested in Ohio after allegedly handcuffing a 6-year-old boy and ordering a pitbull to attack him as a form of ‘corporal punishment,’ officials said.
Pennsylvania Teen Allegedly Attacked Neighbor, Bit Off Ear, Believing Man Had Affair with His Mother: Police
A Pennsylvania man was arrested after brutally attacking his neighbor, believing the man had slept with his mother, police said.
Army Soldier Who Served 9 Months in Iraq Killed by Roommate After They Return to New York Base: Officials
A Fort Drum soldier has been charged with premeditated murder after his roommate, also a soldier, was found dead on the New York Army base.
Seattle Man Arrested After Girlfriend Found Dead with Slashed Throat and Golf Ball Inside Her Mouth: Police
A Seattle man was arrested after his girlfriend was found dead with her throat cut and a golf ball in her mouth in his flooded townhouse, police said.
ASU Professor Claims He ‘Aimed for the Wall’ After Allegedly Shooting Wife in Front of Their Children: Police
An ASU professor is charged with murder after allegedly shooting his wife, claiming he aimed at the wall, police said.