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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Should the Menendez Brothers Be Released? Relatives Ask Judge to Give Pair Break in Connection with Parents’ Grisly Murders
Family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for their parents' 1989 murders, sign letters of support to judge for reduced sentences.
California Bar Manager Fatally Punched While Trying to Break Up Fight Between Unruly Patrons, Cops Say
Bar manager killed while trying to break up fight between unruly patrons outside, police say.
Florida Teenager Fatally Shoots Dad, Then Kills Mom in Front of Responding Deputies
A teen who was 'mentally unfit' and had his guns taken away got his hands on a weapon and fatally shot both his parents, police said.
Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh’s Son to Sue Netflix, Warner Bros. for Linking Him to Gay Classmate’s Death: Report
Buster Murdaugh plans to sue two major studios, claiming they linked him to the murder of his gay classmate, Stephen Smith, a new report claims.
Apprehended: Cops Arrest Suspect in Case of Maryland Mother of Five Murdered on Hiking Trail
Officials announced a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin last year.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murdering Woman After Online Marketplace Meeting
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a woman he met to buy something on an online marketplace, police said.
‘I Choked Her Out Too Long’: North Dakota Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend During Alleged Meth-Fueled Dispute
A North Dakota man is behind bars after he allegedly choked his girlfriend to death during a fight over meth, police said.
Ohio Woman Allegedly Physically Restrained Children in Scalding Bath, Causing Severe Burns, Seizures: Sheriff
A woman in Ohio has been arrested after she allegedly forced her kids into a scalding hot bathtub, resulting in burns and seizures, police said.
New Mexico 11-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Connection with Month-Long Crime Spree Involving Burglaries and Shootings
Police in New Mexico arrested an 11-year-old boy after an alleged month-long crime spree that included robberies and shootings, officials said.
Top News of the Week: Mom Accused of Overdosing Kids; Cops Say Sex Offender Killed Parole Officer; and More
Top news of the week featuring an Ohio mom accused of intentionally overdosing her kids; cops say parole officer allegedly killed by sex offender; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Accused of Setting Ex's House on Fire; Alleged Assault Arrest; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Michigan woman accused of setting her ex's home on fire; arrest in Arizona for alleged assault; and more.
Florida Man Accused of Killing Friend While Pistol-Whipping Him During Dispute Over Pool Pump
A Florida man got into an argument with his friend over a pool pump and then allegedly shot him while pistol-whipping him, police said.
Shielded by the Badge? Investigation Finds Hundreds of Cops May Have Sexually Exploited Kids — But Avoided Prison Time
A new investigation reportedly claims hundreds of law enforcement officers in the United States may have sexually abused children.
A 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl's Body Was Found in a River. Her Dad Will Now Spend Decades in Prison for Her Death.
A search for a missing toddler in Indiana ended four days after she was last seen alive with her father. Now he is going to prison for her murder.
A Massachusetts Mom and Dad Picked Up Their Daughter After She Had a Panic Attack at Work. Then, Cops Say, She Fatally Shot Both.
A Massachusetts woman allegedly had her parents pick her up from work after having a panic attack. Then, she shot them to death, law enforcement officials said.
Cops in Florida Fatally Shoot Man Holding Knife, Piece of ‘Mutilated and Dismembered’ Roommate: Officials
A Florida man was shot and killed after he allegedly dismembered his roommate and then came out of a house holding part of the victim's body, cops said.
Couple Arrested After 2-Year-Old Son's Body, Nearly Completely Covered in Injuries, Found in Trash: Prosecutor
A couple in Nevada has been arrested after they allegedly killed their 2-year-old son and left his body in a dumpster, police said.
Parent Trap: West Virginia Father Accused of Planting Meth on Young Daughter During Traffic Stop
Police in West Virginia claim a father allegedly stashed meth in his daughter's hoodie after an officer pulled him over for a traffic stop.
Florida Mother Nearly Drowns Toddler Who Knocked Over Plants, Claims Child 'Possessed' by Devil: Affidavit
Police say a mother in Florida is accused of trying to drown her child she said she believed was 'possessed by the Diablo.'
High School Wrestling Coach Accused of Murdering ‘Gentle Giant’ Bail Bondsman Working Overnight Shift
A high school wrestling coach in California is accused of fatally attacking a bail bondsman working an overnight shift.
North Carolina Mother Allegedly Overdosed Her Children on Prescription Medication for Months: Sheriff
A mom in North Carolina is accused of intentionally overdosing her children with prescription drugs for months.
‘I Just Had to Shoot Him’: Pennsylvania Barbershop Owner Accused of Killing Neighbor Over Alleged Racial Slur
A barbershop owner in Pennsylvania is accused of fatally shooting his neighbor after he called him a racial slur, police said.
New York Caseworker on Life Support After Going to Wrong Home and Getting Attacked: Police
A caseworker in New York went to the wrong house for a home visit and then was injured in an attack, police said.
23-Year-Old Woman Accused of Killing Her 3 Elderly Roommates in Virginia Arrested in New York, Cops Say
A woman in Virginia has been arrested after she allegedly killed her three elderly roommates and then fled the state, police said.
A Suburban Chicago Woman Died. Days Later, Her Two Sons Were Killed and Another Accused of Double Homicide.
A man is under arrested after he allegedly shot his two brothers and then set their mother's house on fire, just days after she died, cops said.
Pennsylvania Mom Restrained Disabled Adopted Daughter in Bed with Chains on Neck, Waist and Hands: Cops
A mother in Pennsylvania allegedly chained her adult adopted daughter to a bed for days with only a sandwich to eat, police said.
Reeling in Riches: New York City Couple Hooks $100,000 Sunken Treasure While Magnet Fishing
A couple in New York City hooked a safe while magnet fishing and were shocked to discover almost $100,000 inside.
Maryland Sex Offender Arrested in West Virginia After Parole Officer Found Dead in His Apartment: Police
A convicted sex offender in Maryland has been arrested after his parole officer was found dead inside his apartment, officials said.
Man Accused of Raping Stepdaughter Kills Her Before Turning Gun on Himself Month Before Trial to Start: Cops
Florida teen kidnapped, murdered by stepfather she accused of raping her as a child. He then turned the gun on himself, cops said.
Top News of the Week: Mother Killed 4-Month-Old Son; Toddler Fatally Stabbed Outside Grocery Store; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Vegas mom that killed her 4-month-old son; a toddler in Ohio who was fatally stabbed outside a grocery store; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Suspect Accused of Fatally Stabbing Man; Drug Offenses Arrest; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a Vegas man accused of fatally stabbing another man; an Arizona woman arrested on drug charges; and more.
Florida Man Accused of Posing as Breast Cancer Patient to Scam Nonprofits — 'You Can’t Get Much Lower,' Sheriff Says
A man in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly lied about having cancer to scan multiple nonprofits, police said.
Cops Claim Indiana Man Admitted on FaceTime to Murdering Wife Month After She Gave Birth — 'I Just Killed Amber, Bro'
An Indiana man is accused of killing his wife just one month after she gave birth to their daughter, police said.
A Michigan Man Said His Missing 17-Year-Old Cousin Died While They Smoked Pot. He's Now in Prison for Murder.
The cousin of a missing 17-year-old girl in Michigan has been sentenced in connection with her murder, authorities said.
A Teen Girl Demanded Her Boyfriend Kill His Mom for Disapproving of Their Relationship. Then, She Did It Herself.
An Ohio teenager bludgeoned her boyfriend's mother to death with a rock after he refused to kill her because she disapproved of their relationship.
Missouri Sheriff Deputy, Dispatcher Wife Accused of Attempted Child Sex Trafficking After TikTok Account Searched
A former sheriff deputy in Missouri and his dispatcher wife are accused of attempted sex trafficking of a child under 12.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Accused of Killing More Women After Disturbing 'Planning Documents' Found on Hard Drive: Officials
Authorities have announced that Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann has now been charged in connection with the deaths of two more women.
'Random Act of Violence' at Ohio Grocery Store Leaves 3-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed, Mother Injured: Police
An Ohio woman is behind bars after police say she fatally stabbed a 3-year-old boy and injured his mother in a random grocery store attack.
A Wheelchair-Bound Man Was Killed and Dumped in a Texas Lake. Now, Police Have Arrested 2 Suspects in the Cold Case.
A caregiver in Texas has been arrested in connection with the death of a disabled man in 2020 after allegedly stealing from him, police said.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After Man and Cat Found Dead in Home
A North Carolina woman was arrested in connection with the death of a man and cat, police say.
Should the Menendez Brothers Be Freed? Lyle Talks Possibility of Life After Prison for Killing Parents in 1989
Lyle Menendez, who is serving a life sentence in prison, called into CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville and spoke about the possibility of parole.
Florida Teen Accused of Fatally Stabbing 15-Year-Old After Crashing Sleepover: Police
A teen in Florida is accused of crashing a sleepover and stabbing two people, killing one of the victims.
Suspect Accused of Flying 15-Year-Old Girl He Met Online from California to Arkansas for Sex: Cops
A man in Arkansas accused of having a relationship online with a 15-year-old girl from California flew her to his home for sex, police said.
Infant Found Dead in IHOP Bathroom After Mother Allegedly Tried to Flush Newborn Down Toilet: Police
A woman in Kentucky has been arrested in connection with the discovery of an infant’s body reportedly found in the toilet of a restaurant.
Doomsday 'Prophet' Chad Daybell Sentenced for Murder of Wife and Stepchildren
Chad Daybell was found guilty of killing his wife and his new wife's two children, and he now faces the death penalty, officials said.
Top News of the Week: Suspect Accused of Killing Man Over Borrowed Car; Baby Beat for Crying too Much, Cops Say; and More
Top news of the week featuring a suspect accused of beating a man to death over a vehicle; a mom accused of beating her child for crying; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Alabama Man Resisted Arrest, Cops Say; Woman Accused of Assault with Bodily Fluids; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring an Alabama accused of assault and resisting arrest; woman accused of assault with bodily fluids; and more.
Texas Tower of Terror: Former Marine Sharpshooter Killed 15 and Wounded 33 (FPD CASE VAULT)
Charles Whitman, an ex-marine turned sniper, dreamed of climbing the famous 307-foot-tall Texas Tower in Austin and shooting as many people as he could.
Massive Memorial Day Discovery: North Dakota Coal Miners Dig Up 7-Foot Mammoth Tusk
A group of coal miners in North Dakota discovered the 'most complete' set of a mammoth skeleton, according to an expert.
Tennessee Woman Accused of Fatally Shooting Husband in Front of Children During Argument Over Keys
A woman in Tennessee has been charged with murder after she allegedly fatally shot her husband during fight over keys, police said.