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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5-Year-Old California Boy Dies After Twin Brother Allegedly Fatally Stabs Him During Argument, Officials Said
A 5-year-old boy in California was allegedly stabbed to death during an argument with his twin brother, police said.
Michigan Man Found Passed Out in Vehicle. Then, Police Say They Found His Girlfriend’s Dead Body in Passenger Seat.
Michigan man accused of murder after he was found passed out in his vehicle and his girlfriend's body in passenger seat.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Bans Cameras for Kohberger Trial, Will Be Livestreamed by Court Instead
The judge presiding over the Kohberger trial has banned news cameras from the trial, instead deciding to livestream trial, officials said.
Pennsylvania Restaurant Owner Arrested After He Allegedly Shot 15-Year-Old Multiple Times Who Tried to Steal Tip Jar: Police
A restaurant owner in Pennsylvania is under arrest after he allegedly shot a teen multiple times for stealing his tip jar, police said.
Texas Woman Allegedly Stabbed Husband Then Drove Her 3 Children Into Pond, Police Say
Texas woman allegedly stabbed her husband and then drove herself and her three children into a pond, police said.
Missouri Woman Accused of Strangling Son to Death with Tablecloth, Then Running Errands With His Body in the Car
A Missouri woman arrested after police say she strangled her son to death and then drove around Florida running errands.
Amazon Delivery Driver Faces Charges After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Outside Stadium During Buffalo Bills Monday Night Football Game: Prosecutors
Amazon delivery driver has been accused of fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash outside the Buffalo Bills football game.
Man Charged With DUI While Driving ‘Santa’s Train’ for Kids at Christmas Event in Tennessee: Police
The man assigned to driving 'Santa's Train' at a Christmas event in Tennessee was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, cops say.
‘Abhorrent Behavior’: Two South Carolina Daycare Workers Encouraged Kids to Fight Each Other, Sheriff Says
Two daycare workers in South Carolina allegedly encouraged the kids to fight each other as a form of punishment, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Police Say Toddler Died After His Dad Fell on Him; Man Accused of Smashing Rabbit's Head; and More
Top news of the week features a toddler allegedly killed when police say his father fell on him; a man accused of smashing in a rabbit's head; and more.
Wedding Bells and Bullet Shells: Florida Teacher Accused of Shooting His Wife, Brother-in-Law at Wedding in Tennessee
A teacher in Florida has been accused of shooting his wife and brother-in-law at a wedding they all attended in Tennessee.
Former Teacher Allegedly Gave Teen Marijuana and Had Sex With Him. Then, She Made Him Drive Her Car Home Because She Was Too Drunk, Police Said.
A former Idaho teacher accused of raping student and then forcing him to drive her car because she was too drunk.
Florida Woman Allegedly Fires Shots at Boyfriend's Girlfriend in 'Sugar Daddy' Love Triangle, Police Say
A Florida woman has been accused of firing shots at her boyfriend's girlfriend during a 'sugar daddy' love triangle.
Killed Over Unpaid Rent? NYC Landlord Confesses He 'Did Something Bad' As 3 Tenants Found Stabbed To Death: Cops
A landlord in NYC reportedly walked into a local precinct and confessed to killing three tenants because of unpaid rent, officials said.
Florida Woman Arrested on Drug Charges. Then, Police Find Cocaine and Fentanyl Inside Her Body During Jail Search, Police Say.
A woman in Florida was arrested on drug charges. Then, police allegedly found drugs inside her body while booking her into jail, officials said.
‘You’re Next!’: Indiana Man Accused of Smashing in Head of Girlfriend’s Rabbit Before Directing His Anger at Her
An Indiana man is accused of killing his girlfriend's rabbit and then telling her 'you're next!'
‘Oh, so You Think I Killed Her?’: Texas Woman Reported Missing in June Allegedly Found Dead in Boyfriend’s Fridge, Cops Say
A woman in Texas was reported missing in June and now police say her body was found in her boyfriend's fridge.
An Iowa Woman Wanted to Know Why She and Her Ex-Girlfriend Broke Up. So She Showed Up to Her House with a Blowtorch to Talk, Cops Say.
Iowa woman accused of showing up to ex's house with blowtorch to discuss why they broke up.
An Iowa Woman Was Found Dead in a Parking Lot. Police Say Her Daughter, Granddaughter Allegedly Beat, Stabbed Her to Death.
A woman in Iowa was found fatally stabbed in apartment complex parking lot. Now, her daughter and granddaughter arrested for her murder, police say.
A Nebraska Teenager Claimed She Needed Sanitary Pads for an ‘Unusually Large Period.’ Then, Her Parents Found a Dead Baby in Her Closet, Cops Say.
A Nebraska teen allegedly went to store for sanitary pads and then, her parents found a dead baby in her closet, police said.
Florida Teen Accused of Shooting His Brother After Fight Erupts Over Video Game
A teen in Florida is being accused of shooting his brother during a fight over a PlayStation, police said.
86-Year-Old Florida Man Dies After Son Allegedly Drove Over Him Multiple Times in Bar Parking Lot, Police Say
An elderly man in Florida died after his son allegedly drove over him multiple times in a bar parking lot, police said.
A Houston Woman Fatally Stabbed Her Mother. Then, She Fled and Returned Minutes Later Acting Like She Didn’t Know What Happened.
A Houston woman fatally stabbed her mother, went home and changed and then came back and acted like she didn't know what happened.
Arizona Man Arrested in Connection With Woman Whose Body Was Found in California in Her Car’s Trunk
A woman reported missing in Arizona was found dead in the trunk of a car in California and now a suspect has been arrested, officials said.
‘Spiritual’ Therapy and Special Tattoos: How the 2 Survivors Are Healing 1 Year After the Idaho College Murders
One year after the Idaho college murders, find out how the two survivors are healing, including 'spiritual' therapy and matching tattoos.
Montana Man Fatally Shot, Causing Him to Fall on His 1-Year-Old Son, Killing Him: Police
A Montana man was fatally shot, causing him to fall on his 1-year-old son, who later died, police said.
A Minnesota Woman Downed Cocktails. Then, She Killed a High School Student Going to Buy Candy at Walmart With His Sister.
Minnesota woman sentenced to 32 months in prison for drunk driving crash that killed high school student.
Washington Woman Accused of Allowing Sex Offender Father of Their 10-Year-Old Daughter to Rape Child: Police
A woman in Washington has been accused of allowing her sex offender husband to rape their 10-year-old daughter.
‘Everything Just Went Into a Blur’: Indiana Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend After He Claims She Drunkenly Came After Him With Taser, Cops Say
Indiana man accused of fatally shooting his drunk girlfriend who was allegedly coming at him with a taser, police said.
Texas Man Poured Rubbing Alcohol on Disabled Woman, Set Her on Fire Twice, Police Say
Texas man accused of pouring rubbing alcohol on his disabled roommate and setting her on fire as punishment for urinating on herself.
‘I’m Not the Bad Guy’: Indiana Man Accused of Killing Wife on Way to JCPenney Family Photo Shoot Claims Self-Defense
An Indiana man is accused of killing his wife while they were driving to a photo shoot with their kids. Now, he claims it was self-defense, officials say.
A Minnesota Father Surprised 2 Teenagers Rummaging Through His Wife’s Vehicle. So, One Shot Him Dead.
Minnesota man found 2 teens rummaging through his wife's car. He tried to stop them, but one of the teens fatally shot him.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After 21-Month-Old Infant Swallows Blue Pills and Dies: Police
A 21-month-old baby died after reportedly swallowing unidentified blue pills. Now, police say a woman has been charged with her murder.
FPD Top News of the Week: Maintenance Man Accused of Killing Teen Tenant; Dog High on Pot Mauls Owner; and More
Top news of the week features a maintenance man in Indiana accused of killing teen tenant; a dog high on pot mauling its owner; and more.
‘Always Smiling’ New Jersey Mother Accused of Stabbing 5-Year-Old Son Looked ‘Possessed,’ Neighbor Says
A mother in New Jersey was allegedly going through a mental breakdown when she stabbed her 5-year-old son, police said.
Man Arrested in Illinois After Deputy Finds Cocaine Hidden in Wendy’s Cheeseburger: Sheriff
Texas man accused of trying to smuggle cocaine to Indiana while hiding it in a Wendy's cheeseburger, officials said.
Top Hollywood Producer's Son Arrested After Wife and In-Laws Go Missing, Woman's Torso Found in Dumpster: Police
A woman's torso was found in a California dumpster and now police say a man whose wife and in-laws are missing has been arrested.
Georgia Teacher Accused of Murder After 2-Year-Old Suffers Lacerated Liver in Alleged Beating: Cops
A teacher in Georgia has been accused of beating a 2-year-old child to death, including lacerating their liver.
A Detroit Man Put on a Blonde Wig. Then, He Kidnapped His Ex-Girlfriend and Killed Her After She Finished Her Nursing Shift.
A Detroit nurse was kidnapped and found dead in the trunk of her car after finishing an overnight shift. Now, her ex will spend decades in prison for her murder
‘Pretty Scared’ 5-Year-Old Girl in Arkansas Located in Hidden Compartment in Man’s Bedroom: Police
A 5-year-old Arkansas girl was found inside a hidden compartment in a man's bedroom closet, according to police.
Texas Parents Allegedly Inject 1-Year-Old Daughter With Meth to Help With Pain After She’s Burned With Boiling Water: Sheriff
Texas parents have been accused of injecting their 1-year-old child with meth to help ease the pain from severe burns.
NYC Landlord Accused of Torching Building with 6 Children Inside After Tenant Dispute Over Unpaid Rent
A landlord in NYC has been accused of setting his building on fire in order to force out tenants, including 6 children, over unpaid rent.
New Maintenance Man at Indianapolis Apartment Building Accused of Killing 15-Year-Old Tenant
A maintenance man in Indianapolis has been accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl who was reported as a runway days earlier.
Florida Man Accused of Drugging, Fatally Strangling Husband Who Was About to Move Out: Cops
A man in Florida allegedly poisoned and strangled his husband to death before staging a fake crime scene, police said.
A Louisiana Suspect Believed an Elderly Woman Wanted Her Boyfriend, So She Beat Her to Death with Her Walker: Cops
A woman in Louisiana was upset an elderly woman was trying to steal her man, so she allegedly beat her to death with her walker, police said.
North Carolina Man Living Next to Daycare Accused of Threatening to ‘Kill All the Children’
A North Carolina man accused of threatening to kill children was arrested two times in two days. He was staying at a hotel across from a daycare, cops said.
Convicted Rhode Island Felon Prohibited From Owning Firearm Accused of Accidentally Shooting 4-Year-Old Son in Head
A convicted Rhode Island felon was prohibited from owning a gun, yet he accidentally shot his 4-year-old son in the head, officials said.
California Father Accused of 'Traumatizing' Attack That Left 2 of His Children Dead, 2 Injured: Police
California mother called to report her children being harmed. Now, their father charged with murder and child abuse, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Man Paid Uber Driver to Wait While He Killed Victim; Putin Dead?; and More
Top news of the week features a Florida man who paid an Uber driver to wait while he murdered someone, rumors of Putin's death and more.
Man Accused of Burglarizing Memphis Home After Arrest Warrant With His Name Found in Doorway
A Tennessee man is accused of stealing from a home, but then leaving an arrest warrant with his name on it at the scene, police said.