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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‘He is Dead’: Florida Suspect Accused of Beating Man to Death for Not Returning Borrowed Car on Time
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly beat another man to death after the victim failed to return his car on time, police said.
Top News of the Week: Man Accused of Decapitating Dog; Sisters Suspected of Planning Murder-for-Hire; and More
Top news of the week featuring a man accused of decapitating his newly adopted dog; three sisters accused of plotting murder-for-hire scheme; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Cops Say Man Attempted to Rape Jogger; Inappropriate Photos of Child at Target; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of trying to rape a jogger; Target shopper accused of taking inappropriate photos of a child; and more.
Wife Charged After Dispute Over Nintendo Switch at Wendy's Ends with Husband's Fatal Fall: Police
A man in Michigan suffered a fatal fall from the hood of a vehicle driven by his wife, who is now charged in connection with his death, police said.
High-Speed Pursuit Ends with Florida Woman Jumping into Canal After Stealing Car During Test Drive: Affidavit
A Florida woman has been arrested after police say she stole a car during a test drive at a dealership and then led police on a high-speed chase.
North Carolina Teen Mom Killed After Ex-Boyfriend Posted Song About Painting Sky Red with Blood, Family Claims
A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend after a cell phone dispute, officials said.
Florida Teen Accused of Murdering His Father Before Killing Alleged Accomplice 3 Days Later
A teen in Florida is accused of killing his father in 2022 and then, three days later, killing the man who allegedly helped him commit the crime.
Woman Waiting for Roadside Assistance Abducted, Sexually Assaulted in Texas: Police
A man in Texas has been arrested after he allegedly posed as roadside assistance and then kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman, police said.
Illinois Woman Enlisted McDonald's Coworker to Murder Boyfriend So They Could Start Dating: Police
An Illinois woman conspired with her coworker to allegedly murder her boyfriend so they could start dating, police said.
Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Filing False Sexual Assault Allegation Against Man Because He Looked ‘Creepy’
A woman in Pennsylvania was arrested after she falsely claimed a man attempted to rape her, landing him in jail for over a month, cops said.
West Virginia Mother, Grandparents Arrested After Teen Girl Dies in ‘Emaciated, Skeletal State': Court Docs
A West Virginia mother and grandparents have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, who authorities say was found unresponsive in her home.
Florida 11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Relative: ‘I Don’t Even Think He Knows He Killed Her,' Cousin Says
An 11-year-old boy is in custody after police say he fatally shot his 55-year-old relative inside their home.
California UPS Worker Faces Murder Charge After Colleague Fatally Shot in Work Truck: Police
A California UPS driver was found shot to death in his truck, and police say his co-worker has been arrested in connection with the murder.
Blood Ties: Alabama Sisters Arrested in Connection with Murder-for-Hire Scheme to Kill Son-in-Law
Three sisters in Alabama have been accused of plotting a murder-for-hire scheme to kill one of their son-in-laws.
Atlanta Cop Accused of Killing Lyft Driver He Believed Was Recruiting Him Into ‘Gay Fraternity’: Affidavit
A former police officer in Atlanta allegedly shot his Lyft driver to death over his fear of being recruited into a 'gay fraternity,' officials said.
Arizona Counselor Allegedly Faked His Own Death to Avoid Registering as Sex Offender, Police Say
A convicted sex offender in Arizona was arrested after he was supposed to register as a sex offender, but instead faked his own death, according to authorities.
Georgia Woman Dismembered, Burned After She Uncovered Boyfriend's Secret Marriage: Police
Police say the boyfriend of a missing Georgia woman has been charged with murder after her dismembered and burned remains were found.
Colorado Woman Accused of Cutting Off Boyfriend's Penis During Dispute Over Paternity of Her Baby: Affidavit
Police say a Colorado woman was arrested after she allegedly cut off her boyfriend’s penis during a dispute about whether he was father of her child.
Love Gone Wrong: Michigan Woman Accused of Murder for Alleged Deadly Hit-and-Run of Her Former Partner
A Michigan woman has been arrested after police say she allegedly hit a man with her SUV and then left the scene.
Las Vegas Man Arrested After He Killed Neighbor Who Allegedly Exposed Himself: Police
A Las Vegas man is in custody after law enforcement officials say he allegedly killed his neighbor after the victim exposed himself.
Top News of the Week: Parents Accused of Killing Newborn; Woman Stomped Baby for Attention, Cops Say; and More
Top news of the week featuring Virginia parents accused of killing their 9-day-old baby; Florida woman who 'stomped' baby's head for attention; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Man Accused of Setting Home on Fire After Stabbing Girlfriend; Alleged Burglary; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man accused of stabbing his girlfriend and then setting home on fire; alleged burglary in Arizona; and more.
Arizona Teen ‘Upset Over His Upbringing' Hatched Plan to Shoot His Parents, Cops Say
A teen in Arizona claimed he was 'upset over his upbringing,' so he hatched a plan to shoot his parents, cops said.
Las Vegas Teen Told Parents Not to Call Police After He Allegedly Shot Friend by Accident: Affidavit
A 17-year-old boy in Las Vegas was arrested after he shot his friend by accident and then told his parents not to call 911, police said.
An Elderly New Jersey Man Cut His Daughter Out of the Will. Then, She Fatally Stabbed Him and His Girlfriend.
Prosecutors in New Jersey said a woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars after she stabbed her elderly father and his 75-year-old girlfriend to death.
NYC Woman Charged with Murder After Boyfriend's Dying Claim, 'She Stabbed Me': Cops
Police say a Harlem woman was charged with murder after her boyfriend's fingered her as the alleged assailant before he died.
Virginia Couple Accused of Murder After 9-Day-Old Baby Dies with Burns on Both Feet, Broken Ribs: Cops
The parents of a 9-day-old girl were arrested after the newborn died from injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome, according to authorities.
Mom and Child ‘Covered in Feces and Bodily Fluid’ After Teen Pushes Over Port-a-Potty with Pair Inside: Cops
New Hampshire man pushed over a port-a-potty with a woman and her child inside, trapping them and covering them in feces and bodily fluid, officials said.
Stepson Allegedly Shot Stepmom When She Went to Hug Him at High School Graduation in New Mexico: Cops
A hug at a graduation ceremony turned into one woman in the hospital and her stepson behind bars, officials said.
A Tennessee Man Refused to Tell His Daughter Where Her Child Was, So She Stabbed Him: Arrest Affidavit
A woman in Tennessee has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her father after he wouldn't tell her where her child was, police said.
Florida Man Accused of Posing as Security Guard to Burglarize Luxury Apartments
A man in Florida is accused of posing as a security guard and then breaking into luxury apartments and robbing people.
Florida Teen Mom Sent Photo of Herself ‘Stomping’ 10-Month-Old’s Head to Get Attention of Baby’s Dad: Affidavit
Teen mom in Florida accused of 'stomping' on baby's head to get the attention of her ex.
Houston Suspect Hit Man With Car Before Kissing and Stabbing Him to Death: Police
A Houston woman is accused of running down a man with her car, getting out and kissing him before stabbing him nine times, police say.
Seattle Man Allegedly High on PCP Blamed 'Demons' for Telling Him to Fatally Shoot 9-Month-Old Son: Police
A Seattle man was allegedly high on PCP when he fatally shot his son because 'demons' told him to, officials allegedd.Beloved California Kindergarten Teacher Killed in Altercation with Son: Police
A California man was arrested in connection with the murder of his mother, a beloved kindergarten teacher, according to authorities.
Tennessee Woman Accused of Murdering Man, Robbed Him, Used Money to Order Hot Wings Combos: Cops
A Tennessee man allegedly offered a woman $60 for sex. She then fatally shot him, robbed him and ordered hot wings, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Brothers Accused of Killing Dad; Basketball Hoop Dispute Ends in Double Homicide; and More
Top news of the week featuring brothers accused of killing their father; cops say a basketball hoop dispute ended in a double homicide; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Accused of Stealing Shopping Cart; Alleged Drunk Driver; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a disorderly female accused of stealing a shopping cart; cops say man drove drunk; and more.
Texas Good Samaritan Fatally Shot at McDonald's While Trying to Calm Irate Customer, Police Say
A Houston lawyer who intervened in a dispute between a McDonald’s customer and worker was shot to death, according to police.
Pennsylvania Pre-Teen Who Weighed 50 Pounds When She Died 'Subjected to Evil and Torment': Prosecutor
A 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl died weighing only 50 pounds. Now, her father and his girlfriend have been charged in connection with her death.
Mom Accused of ‘Horrible’ Beating Death of Her 4-Year-Old Boy, Threatening to Kill Teen Son if He Said Anything
Florida woman accused of 'horrible' beating death of her 4-year-old son and then threatening to kill her teen son if he said anything.
Man Accused of Paying Homeless Woman $20 to Watch Granddaughter While He Went to Bar — 'She Seemed Like a Decent Person'
A California man allegedly paid homeless woman $20 to watch his granddaughter while he spent hours drinking in a bar, police say.
Flush Fund: Thousands in Cash Found Hidden in Bathrooms Throughout City in Ohio
Police say they have found almost $40,000 in cash hidden in bathrooms throughout a city in Ohio.
Two Arrested After Deaf Indiana Man Shot Dead During Suspected Road Rage Incident: Police
A deaf man in Indiana was fatally shot in a road rage incident and now police say two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
‘Don’t Worry, I Shot Them Both’: Dispute in Florida Over Basketball Hoop Ends in Double Homicide, Cops Say
Two people are dead after a Florida man allegedly shot them over a basketball hoop and property-boundary dispute, officials said.
Bank Bandit Dad: Illinois Suspect Accused of Leaving His Newborn Son Home Alone So He Could Rob Bank
An Illinois father is accused of leaving his 9-month-old son home alone so he could go rob a bank.
A Nebraska Man Smothered His Two Children to Death. Then, He Tried to Flee the Country.
Two children were killed by being smothered to death. Now, their father will spend the rest of his life in prison for the crime, officials say.
Kentucky Man Fatally Shoots Sister After She Allegedly Kills Sibling and Husband: Police
A Kentucky woman was fatally shot by her brother after she reportedly killed her husband and sister, officials said.
Washington Man Accused of Setting House on Fire with His Elderly Disabled Father Inside
A Washington man is behind bars after he allegedly set fire to house with his elderly disabled father inside, police said.
A Missouri Woman's Medical Bills Were Piling Up. So Her Husband Strangled Her, Cops Say.
A man in Missouri is accused of strangling his wife to death because he couldn't afford to pay her medical bills anymore.