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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Tennessee Investigators Allege Couple Locked Up Nonverbal 7-Year-Old Autistic Child in Storage Trunk
Authorities in Tennessee arrested a couple after discovering a nonverbal child locked in a filthy storage trunk during an abuse investigation.
TikTok Mom Gunned Down on Video While Filming with Friend in Kitchen: ‘She Didn’t Deserve What Happened’
A young Indiana mother of three was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend while filming a TikTok video with a friend, according to police.
Odor Outrage: Iowa Man Shot His Father Over ‘Stinky Feet’ Feud, Cops Say
An Iowa man allegedly shot his father in the face after an argument about his ‘stinky feet,’ cops said.
Suspect Accused of Fatally Running Over Man with Semi-Truck After He's Kicked Out of Florida Strip Club for ‘Inappropriate Behavior': Cops
A N.C. man is accused of fatally running over pedestrians with his semi-truck after being kicked out of a Florida strip club for inappropriate behavior.
Minnesota Woman Accused of Ramming Car into Boyfriend After He Asked to Break Up During Their Drive to Therapy
A Minnesota woman faces charges after allegedly ramming her car into her boyfriend during a drive to therapy following a day of heated arguments, police said.
Putin Under Pressure: Russia Faces Military Catastrophe as Ukraine Destroys Key Target in Devastating Blow
Ukraine bombed a key bridge in Kursk, Russia, following a series of strategic attacks on vital infrastructure, further crippling the Putin's supply lines.
Texas Man Arrested After Father's ‘Badly Decomposed’ Body Found in Chained Refrigerator: Sheriff
A Texas man allegedly posed as his father on a Ring camera while his father's decomposed body was hidden in a chained refrigerator, authorities say.
Ohio Mother Stabbed to Death After Telling Son He Couldn't Spend the Night at Her Home: Police
An Ohio man allegedly fatally stabbed his mother and critically injured his father after she told him he couldn't stay at their house, police said.
New York Woman Accused of Stashing Boyfriend’s Body in Recycling Bin for Months While Collecting His Social Security Benefits
A New York woman allegedly hid her boyfriend’s body in a basement recycling bin for months while stealing his Social Security benefits, authorities said.
A Florida Man Dreamed of Going on a Home Renovation Reality Show. His Wife Refused, So He Killed Her.
A Florida couple got into a dispute about appearing on the reality television show 'Zombie House Renovations,' so the husband killed his wife.
Top News of the Week: McDonald's Worker Sets Dumpster Fire to Slow 'Busy' Drive-Thru; Newborn Found in Sealed Bucket; and More
Top news of the week featuring a McDonald's worker who set a dumpster fire to slow down the drive-thru; baby's body found in sealed bucket, cops say; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Attorney Accused of Smuggling Drugs Into Jail; Mom Allowed Boyfriend to Drown Son in Toilet; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring an attorney accused of smuggling drugs into jail; Arkansas mom pleads guilty to watching her boyfriend kill her son; and more.
Michigan Couple Arrested for Murder of Her 6-Year-Old Son Who Was Stapled to Wall, Kept Restrained in Pen: Prosecutor
A Michigan mother and her boyfriend are accused of confining a 6-year-old boy to a pen, stapling him to a wall, and fatally abusing him, according to prosecutors.
Hulking Florida Teen Who Brutally Beat Up Teacher’s Aide Over Nintendo Switch Claims in Letter He 'Made a Mistake'
A Florida teen who was sentenced to five years for attacking a teacher’s aide wrote an apology letter that was never read in court.
Gilgo Beach Murders: Phone Number in Serial Killer Suspect’s Alleged ‘Planning Document’ Linked to Sex Worker, Family Says
Investigators link a phone number from Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann's planning document to a deceased Bronx sex worker, authorities said.
Pre-Teen Texas Cheerleader Dies After Parents Attempt to Use Smoothies to Treat Her ‘Life-Threatening’ Injuries, Sheriff Says
A Texas 12-year-old cheerleader died days after her parents attempted to treat her 'life-threatening' injuries with vitamins and smoothies, authorities say.
Mother Accused of Kidnapping 4-Year-Old Daughter and Hiding Her at Missouri 'Cult' Compound: Feds
A mother faces federal charges for allegedly abducting her daughter from her ex-husband and taking her to live at a religious compound, authorities said.
Arby's Robbery Suspect Arrested in Connection with New Mexico Killing Outside Best Buy: Police
A man wanted for killing an elderly victim at a New Mexico Best Buy was arrested after allegedly robbing an Arby’s and stealing a vehicle, police said.
Verdict Uncertain: South Carolina Supreme Court Rules Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh May Get New Trial Amid Jury Tampering Claims
South Carolina Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether Alex Murdaugh deserves a new murder trial after jury tampering allegations against a court clerk.
Idaho College Murders: Prosecutors Deliver Major Blow to Bryan Kohberger Defense Ahead of Quadruple Homicide Trial
Prosecutors oppose moving Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial from Latah County, arguing media exposure won't hinder a fair local jury selection.
Indiana Couple Face Charges in Connection with Daughter's Death from Untreated Diabetes
Authorities say Indiana parents were arrested after allegedly refusing to help their 12-year-old daughter treat her diabetes, leading to her death at home.
A Pennsylvania Man Couldn't Sleep Because of His Neighbor's 'Loud Snoring.' Then, He Stabbed Him to Death.
Pennsylvania man is accused of fatally stabbing his neighbor after they got into a fight over 'loud snoring.'
Philadelphia Megachurch 'Serial Predator' Pastor Accused of Sexually Assaulting 3 Children Sentenced to Prison
A Philadelphia megachurch pastor has been sentenced to 5-12 years for sexually assaulting three children, officials said.
Indiana Man Arrested in Connection with 3-Month-Old Infant Son Found Stuffed in Sealed Bucket
A 3-month-old Indiana boy was found dead in a sealed bucket after his mother was attacked and the father arrested, police said.
Minnesota Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend Says She ‘Would Kill Him Again’: Police
A Minnesota woman allegedly confessed to fatally stabbing her ex-boyfriend, telling police, ‘I stabbed his a–,’ authorities said.
Girl, 2, Dies in Hot Car After Dad Says He Was Distracted by Video Games 'No More Than 30, 45 Minutes': Cop Body Cam Footage
Police body cam footage shows an Arizona father in distress after his 2-year-old daughter died in hot car while he was distracted, officials said.
Cops in California Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman in Connection With Death of Newborn Daughter Discarded in Dumpster
A newborn was found dead in a dumpster 37 years ago, now DNA advances helped lead to the arrest of the baby's mother, cops said.
Top News of the Week: Adoption Attorney Accused of Trying to Buy Unborn Babies; Trio Kept Kids in Dog Cages, Police Say; and More
Top news of the week featuring an adoption attorney accused of trying to buy unborn babies; Missouri trio accused of keeping kids in dog cages; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Fugitive Arrested After 30 Years on Run, Cops Say; Suspect Accused of Premeditated Murder; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man arrested after 30 years on the run, police say; Florida man accused of murder; and more.
Indiana Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend’s 21-Month-Old Daughter While Babysitting Blames Dog for Death: Court Docs
An Indiana man is charged with murder after allegedly shaking his girlfriend’s toddler for 20 seconds, causing fatal brain injuries, police said.
Connecticut Man Accused of Killing Elderly Father in ‘Tragedy of Shakespearean Proportions’
A Connecticut man was arrested for allegedly killing his 83-year-old father and mutilating his body, removing internal organs, police said.
Teen Girl Found Dead in Bedroom of Man She Called ‘Weird’ After Snapchat Exchange: Arrest Report
A Colorado man is accused of fatally choking a woman he met on Snapchat, claiming he knew she was dead because he is an expert in ‘locks.’
Murder Suspect in 2004 Ohio Shooting Located Working as Police Officer in Mexico — ‘I Was Speechless,’ Deputy Says
After 20 years on the run, Antonio Riano, known as 'El Diablo,' has been captured in Mexico, officials said.
Oklahoma Couple Accused of Tying Teen Daughter to Tree for Three Days as Punishment
Oklahoma couple accused of tying a 15-year-old girl to a tree for three days as punishment after authorities discover the teen in distress.
Anti-Government Florida Family Attack Deputies After Woman Claiming to Be God Lured Them to Weapon-Stocked Home: Sheriff
An anti-government family allegedly lured deputies to a weapon-stocked home killed one officer and injured two others, officials said.
Oklahoma Couple Accused of 'Senseless' Murder After Their 7-Year-Old Daughter Dies Weighing Just 25 Pounds
A couple in Oklahoma have been arrested after bringing their daughter to the emergency room emaciated and blaming it on flu, police said.
Three Missouri Suspects Arrested in Connection with Claims Young Sisters Held in Dog Cages, Victims of Abuse: Police
Three suspects arrested in Missouri in connection with the neglect and physical and sexual abuse of up to seven children, police said.
A Florida Woman Was Hanging with Her Boyfriend. Then, His Teen Ex Showed Up to 'Create Conflict' and Stabbed Her, Sheriff Says.
A Florida woman arrested after she claims ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend took an ‘aggressive stance,’ leading to a stabbing, police said.
Texas Family Lawyer Accused of Trying to Buy Babies from Pregnant County Jail Inmates — ‘I’ve Helped a Lot of Girls’
Texas lawyer arrested for allegedly trying to buy unborn babies from pregnant inmates, authorities said.
Man Arrested After Motorists Spot Children Waving for Help from Camper on Wisconsin Highway, Cops Say
An Illinois man is facing charges after he was allegedly caught driving a camper full of nine kids, who were waving to passengers for help, police said.
Is Scott Peterson Innocent? Convicted Killer Hopes DNA Test of Duct Tape Found on Wife Laci Peterson's Body Leads to Retrial
Twenty years after his conviction for the murder of his wife and unborn child, Scott Peterson hopes new DNA tests could secure him a retrial.
Gilgo Beach Murders: Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Makes Surprise Request
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann’s attorney requests separate trials for the Gilgo Beach murders, arguing new charges are unrelated.
Jimmy Hoffa Case Cracked? Tip Written on Playing Card Shows Bizarre Location of Teamster's Body: Investigator
A team of cold case sleuths believe Jimmy Hoffa's remains may be under Milwaukee's old County Stadium and want to do more testing with the FBI.
Maryland Grandmother of Eight Fatally Run Over by Her Own Vehicle While Trying to Thwart Carjacker in Virginia
A Maryland grandmother was fatally struck by her own vehicle while trying to stop carjacking in Virginia, police said.
Spicy Showdown Erupts in South Carolina After Woman Questions Man's Unseasoned Chicken
A family argument in South Carolina took place over unseasoned chicken, but turned into a brawl involving punches, a knife and even Raid insecticide, cops say.
Las Vegas Man Arrested for Shooting 25 Times at Girlfriend’s Family Claimed He Was 'Too Smart' to Get Caught: Police
Las Vegas man fires 25 shots at girlfriend's mom and brother, boasting he's 'too smart' to be caught is now facing multiple charges, police said.
Longtime Boyfriend of Florida Woman Brutally Murdered in 1999 Arrested After New DNA Tests Conducted: Police
Police in Florida announced the long-time boyfriend of a woman killed 25 years ago has been arrested thanks to new DNA testing.
Top News of the Week: Teen Accused of Throwing Newborn in Trash; Cops Claim Florida Woman Laughed While Killing Mom; and More
Top news of the week featuring a teen mom in Texas accused of throwing her newborn baby in the trash; 2 teens killed in DUI crash; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Texas Man Accused of Smuggling Minor; Drug Charges in Arizona; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Texas man arrested and charged with smuggling a minor, cops say; drug offenses in Arizona; and more.
Florida Father Tosses ‘Distraught’ and ‘Confused’ 10-Year-Old Daughter from Car on Highway During Late-Night Fight: Sheriff
A Florida dad was arrested after leaving his 10-year-old daughter on a busy road at midnight, telling her to walk to her grandparents' house, police said.