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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Elderly California Man's Last Words Point to Son-in-Law as Killer in Family Massacre, Cops Say
An elderly victim in California used his dying breaths to name his son-in-law as the killer in family massacre, cops said.
Vermont Man Arrested in Connection with Sexual Assault, Murder of 82-Year-Old Neighbor Found Dumped in Woods
An elderly woman’s body was found in Vermont and now police say a man has been arrested in connection with her death.
California Woman Accused of Using Samurai Sword to Murder Wife, Attempt to Kill Mother-in-Law
A California woman is being accused of slashing her wife to death using a samurai sword and injuring her mother-in-law.
‘To Hell with Them!’ — Russian Political Dissident on Putin Hit List Survives Kamikaze Drone Strikes in Ukraine
A Former Russian politician turned Kremlin dissident has survived one of Vladimir Putin’s drone attacks in Ukraine.
Texas Man Charged in Connection with Girlfriend Found Hanged at Marina in What Police Believe Was Staged Suicide
A Texas man has been arrested after his girlfriend was found hanged at a marina where they lived on a boat together, police said.
Sheriff Whose Deputy Fatally Shot Sonya Massey Asks Her Family for ‘Forgiveness,’ Issues Apology: ‘I Offer Up No Excuses’
Sheriff Jack Campbell finally issued an apology following the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by one of his deputies.
A Georgia Man Got Angry at His Wife Because She Went on a Birthday Trip Without Him. Then, He Murdered Her.
A Georgia man was so upset his wife went on a birthday trip without him he killed her and then claimed she committed suicide.
Gilgo Beach Murders: Wife of Suspected Serial Killer Appears in Court with Service Dog, Lawyer Slams ‘More the Merrier’ Charges
After Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann's court appearance, his attorney slammed the 'more the merrier' charges.
Texas Teenager Gives Birth at Work, Throws Away ‘Child, Placenta, and Umbilical Cord’ in Trash: Cops
A teenager in Texas is accused of giving birth to a baby boy and then tossing him into a dumpster because she didn’t want her boyfriend to dump her.
Father Arrested After 3-Year-Old Son Dies in Accidental Shooting, One Year After Daughter's Targeted Death, Cops Say
A Nashville man was arrested after police say his 3-year-old son fatally shot himself with his gun.
An OnlyFans Model Was Caught Driving a Missing Man's Truck. Now, She's Behind Bars for His Murder.
A Mississippi Only Fans model is in prison in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found by pipeline workers.
Florida Woman Laughs While Admitting to 'Gruesome' Stabbing Death of Elderly Mother with Hunting Knife: Cops
A woman in Florida allegedly laughed while admitting to the 'gruesome' stabbing murder of her elderly mother, officials said.
Honduran Accused of Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Head-On DUI Collision Kills Two Louisiana Teenagers: Cops
A teenager in Louisiana has been arrested after he allegedly drove drunk and crash into another vehicle, killing two teens, police said.
Top News of the Week: Newborn Shot During Suspected Drug Dispute; Deputy Accused of Killing Woman Who Called 911 Call; and More
Top news of the week featuring a newborn shot during a drug dispute, cops say; Illinois deputy accused of shooting woman; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Accused of Murdering Roommate Found Wrapped in Tarp; Drug Possession Charges; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Florida woman accused of murdering her elderly roommate; drug possession arrest in Alabama; and more.
Sonya Massey Killing: Newly Released Autopsy Results Detail How ‘Excessive Use of Force’ Led to Mother of Two's 'Senseless' Death
Autopsy results for Sonya Massey, the woman shot dead by a police officer in Illinois, confirmed she was killed by a gunshot wound to the head.
A Texas Man Arranged a Date Using an App. Instead of Finding Love, He Got Attacked and Kidnapped, Cops Say.
A man in Texas planned a date with someone from a dating app, but the rendezvous ended with him allegedly getting attacked, kidnapped and robbed, police say.
Suspect Stabs Transgender Teenage Girl 18 Times with Butcher Knife in Unprovoked Attack at Miami Airport: Cops
A man is behind bars after he allegedly stabbed a transgender teen 18 times and then tried to throw her over balcony, cops said.
Sonya Massey Shooting: Details Emerge About Sheriff's Deputy Charged in Deadly Confrontation — 'Should Have Never Had a Badge'
New information has been released regarding the employment history of Sean Grayson, the deputy charged in the shooting of Sonya Massey.Sonya Massey Killing: Records Reveal Illinois Cops Asked Dispatch to Search Case Records for Mental Health Issues After Shooting
Dispatch phone records reportedly show that cops asked about the mental health call history for Sonya Massey after she was shot, officials said.
Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger Defense Team Makes Surprise Request in ‘Utterly Corrupted’ Case
The defense team for University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has requested a change of venue in the 'utterly corrupted' case, officials said.
Scanner Audio Reveals Officer Attempted to Claim Sonya Massey Death from ‘Self-Inflicted’ Gunshot Wound
Scanner audio reportedly shows a deputy told dispatchers that Sonya Massey suffered self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
'Beloved Mother, Friend, Daughter' Sonya Massey Shot Dead by Officer After She Phoned 911 for Help: 'Justice at Stake,' Warns Pres. Biden
Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass the George Floyd Law after the horrifying footage of police killing Sonya Massey is released.
Video Shows Sexual Assault Victim Flee Five Alleged Attackers in Paris — 3 Days Before Start of Olympic Games
An Australian woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by five men in Paris sought help in a kebab shop, new video shows.
Tennessee Pre-Teen Girl Accused of Fatally Suffocating 8-Year-Old Cousin After Fight Over iPhone
A girl in Tennessee reportedly got into a fight with her 8-year-old cousin about an iPhone, so she suffocated her to death in her sleep, police said.
Caught on Camera: Philadelphia Cops Say Woman Shot Newborn During Dispute with Parents Over $100 Drug Debt
Surveillance footage allegedly shows a Philadelphia woman shooting a baby in the leg during a dispute with the baby's parents over drug debt, cops said.
Three 'Amazing' 11-Year-Olds Thwart Abduction of 6-Year-Old Girl at Ice Cream Truck in Washington, Cops Say
A group of three 11-year-old girls worked to thwart a kidnapping attempt of a 6-year-old girl at an ice cream truck in Washington, officials said.
A Man Taunted His Mother After She Got Her Lawn Mower Stuck. So, She Fatally Shot Him in the Chest.
A mother in Arkansas shot and killed her son during an argument over a lawn mower. Now, she'll spend years in prison for his death.
Suspect in Texas Caught on Camera Fatally Mowing Down Woman in Truck After Dispute Over $100 Loan: Police
A man in Texas is accused of ramming into two people with his truck, killing one of them, after a fight over $100.
Top News of the Week: Doctor Duct Taped Wife to Pole; Man Accused of Hiring Teen for Revenge Killing; and More
Top news of the week featuring a military doctor who duct taped his wife to a pole in basement; man accused of hiring teen for revenge killing; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Florida Woman Faces DUI Manslaughter Charge; Man Accused of Hitting Cop, K9 with Rock; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Florida woman accused of DUI manslaughter; an Arkansas man accused of hitting cop, K9 in head with rock; and more.
Texas Woman Allegedly Paid Armed Robbers $100 to Get Cell Phone Containing ‘Proof of Her Infidelities’: Police
A Texas woman is accused of planning an armed robbery and paying two men to do it in order to get cell phone that had 'proof of her infidelities,' cops say.
Mother, Son Accused of Strangling Grandmother to Death at Virginia Nursing Home
A mother and son have been arrested after they allegedly went to visit her mother in the nursing home and then strangled her to death, officials said.
Fatally Suffocated Boy Asked Neighbor to Adopt Him Just Before Foster Mom Laid on Him for 'Acting Up': Cops
An Indiana woman has been arrested after she allegedly suffocated her 10-year-old foster son to death, police said.
Body of 9-Year-Old Boy Dead for Days Found Sitting on Couch in Arizona House of Horrors
An Arizona man has been arrested after police say they found the body of his 9-year-old son decomposing on the couch for days.
Tennessee Mother Accused of Fatally Drowning Her 7-Year-Old Daughter After 'Rough Day'
A Tennessee mother was having a 'rough day' and allegedly drowned her 7-year-old daughter to death, officials said.
Michigan Mother of Six Was Afraid of Losing Her Other Children, So She Hid Her 3-Year-Old Son’s Body in Freezer
The decomposing body of a Michigan 3-year-old boy was discovered in a freezer, and the toddler’s mother has now been sentenced for his murder, officials said.
Man Accused of Paying Teen in Cash and Drugs for Revenge Killing of Rival May Face Death Penalty: Prosecutors
A man in Pennsylvania is accused of paying a teen in cash and drugs for a revenge killing of a rival, officials said.
Colorado Man Who Murdered, Dismembered Wife, Daughter with Ax Claims 'They Are in a Better Place' Now
A Colorado mother and daughter were murdered by a family member with an ax because they were about to become homeless.
A Georgia Grandmother Got 'Tired' of Taking Care of Her Grandkids. Now, Their Parents Are Accused of Neglect.
A grandmother in Georgia called 911 to have a deputy talk to grandchild. Instead, he ended up arresting parents for neglect, cops say.
'In My Movies, Everybody Always Dies': Man Killed Native Women, Recorded Torture Death for 'Followers'
A man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison for the torture deaths of two Alaska Native women in 2019.
'What the Heck?': Police Arrest Man with Hamsters Hidden in Leopard-Print Onesie
A man in Ohio was accused of breaking into multiple stores and when he was arrested, police say they found multiple hamsters in his pajamas.
Police in Washington Shoot, Kill 64 Cockfighting Ring Roosters Rather Than Send Them to Animal Sanctuaries
In April 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced 34 indictments on charges stemming from a large cockfighting ring located in eastern Washington.
Alabama Girl, 6, Dies in DUI Crash After She's Pinned Under Vehicle
A 6-year-old Alabama girl was killed in an alleged DUI crash with an illegal immigrant behind the wheel, officials said.
Caught on Camera: Disturbing Moment Seattle Tourist Beaten Up, Pulled From Car in Suspected Road Rage Incident
A Washington woman was allegedly pulled from her vehicle and beaten by two females during a road rage incident, authorities said.
California Man Arrested for Allegedly Dragging Elderly Woman Into Alley and Killing Her 40 Years Ago: Police
After 40 years, a suspect has been arrested in the 1984 murder of an elderly woman in California, authorities said.
A Virginia Military Doctor Duct Taped His Wife to a Pole in Their Basement. Now, He's Locked Up For Decades.
Dr. Drew John Steiner, 61, was sentenced for the attack and attempted sexual assault of the woman he was married to in September 2020.
Jailhouse Interview: Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Says Triggerman Was Accomplice in 1992 Robbery, Fights for Clemency
A death row inmate in Oklahoma is fighting for clemency, as he maintains his innocence even 30 years later.
Top News of the Week: Husband Charged After Wife Drowns, Cops Say; Man Accused of 'Barbaric' Torture, Killing Woman; and More
Top news of the week featuring a husband charged after his wife drowns to death, cops say; man accused of killing Black woman; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: New Mexico Man Accused of Drug Offenses; DUI Arrest in Florida; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man in New Mexico accused of trespassing and drug offenses; North Carolina woman accused of DUI in Florida; and more.