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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Minnesota Man Arrested After Woman Texted Employer She Can’t Make It Into Work Because Her Ex Was Holding Her Hostage: Police
Minnesota man accused of holding his ex hostage in her home, being freed after she text her work she wouldn't be in today.
Elderly Florida Man Accused of Assaulting His Wife of 55 Years — All Because She Wouldn’t Let Him Drive
An elderly man in Florida accused of assaulting his 78-year-old wife because she wouldn't let him drive.
‘Not an Accident’: Ohio Man Accused of Fatally Shooting His Teen Daughter, Tried to Blame it on His Autistic Stepson
Ohio father accused of fatally shooting his teen daughter and then trying to blame it on his autistic stepson.
Dispute Over Baby in Tennessee Leads to Grisly Quadruple Murder. Now, Mother of Baby to Spend Life Behind Bars.
A dispute over a baby in Tennessee led to gunfire and four people dead and the baby kidnapped. Now, the mother is sentenced.
1-Year-Old Texas Boy Mauled to Death by 3 Dogs While at Babysitter’s Home: Police
Police say a 1-year-old Texas boy was mauled to death by 3 dogs while at his babysitter's home.
North Carolina Attorney Accused of Attacking Employee, Then Assaulting Cop and Faking Seizure During Arrest
Prominent lawyer in North Carolina accused of attacking an employee and then assaulting an officer and spitting on medics during her arrest.
'Justice Was Finally Served': Man Who Raped, Murdered 5-Year-Old Georgia Girl Sentenced to Death
Man sentenced to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Georgia, officials said.
Georgia Man Puts Antifreeze in 18-Day-Old Baby’s Milk as Retaliation for Girlfriend Refusing to Get an Abortion
Georgia man sentenced after he put antifreeze in baby's milk after the child's mother refused to get an abortion.
Oregon Man Shot His Wife in the Head in Failed Murder-Suicide Plot. Now, He'll Spend His Life Behind Bars.
A man in Oregon shot his wife in the head twice and then went to the police station to confess, officials said.
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Random Stabbings, Including 1-Year-Old Child: Police
Philadelphia arrested after two random stabbings took place, including a 1-year-old child, police said.
It’s ‘For Girls’: Miami Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend’s 5-Year-Old Son for Watching ‘PAW Patrol’
A Miami man thought 'PAW Patrol' was 'for girls,' so he allegedly beat his girlfriend's 5-year-old son for watching it, police said.
Missing Alabama Woman Found in Trunk of Her Own Car. Now, Police Say Her Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder.
The body of a missing Alabama was found in the trunk of her own car. Her boyfriend now charged with her murder, officials say.
Florida Man Allegedly Accused of Shoplifting, so He Pulled out Gun and Fatally Shot 2 People, Injured Another: Police
Florida man accused of shoplifting by gas station employee, so he reportedly pulled out a gun and fatally shot 2 people, officials said.
Two Texas Kids Found Alone in Apartment. Police Say Their Mom Left Them Alone While She Went on a Cruise.
Two young kids in Texas found all alone in home. Police say their mother left them while she went on a cruise.
A California Woman Flipped Off a Driver. Then, the Other Driver Opened Fire and Killed Her 6-Year-Old Son.
A man was sentenced in the fatal shooting of a young child during a road rage incident in California in 2021.
Substitute Teacher in Nebraska Caught Naked in Backseat of Car With 17-Year-Old Student: Police
Substitute teacher was caught naked in the backseat of her care with 17-year-old student, officials said.
Florida Man Allegedly Met Underage Girl on Social Media. Then, He Kidnapped, Drugged and Sexually Assaulted Her, Cops Say.
A man in Florida is accused of kidnapping an underage girl he met on social media, then drugging and sexually assaulting her.
Massachusetts Driver Repeatedly Runs Over Disabled Man, Strikes Him With Brick Over 20 Times: Police
Massachusetts man accused of running over disabled man, then striking him with brick over 20 times.
An Arizona Woman Was Divorcing Her US Air Force Husband. Then, She Began Poisoning His Morning Coffee.
An Arizona woman has pleaded guilty after she was accused of attempting to murder her husband by poisoning his coffee, authorities said.
An End to the War in Ukraine? Putin Says These ‘Three Things’ Need to Happen to Achieve Peace.
In a recent address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said these 'three things' need to happen to end the war in Ukraine.
Texas Man Used Wrestling Moves on 1-Year-Old Boy, Killing Him. Now, He'll Spend Life Behind Bars.
Texas man used wrestling moves on baby boy after he ripped a pillow, killing him. Now, he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Elderly Florida Man Yelled at 11-Year-Old, Threatened Him With Knife for Riding Bike on Sidewalk: Police
Florida man upset with kid riding bike on sidewalk allegedly threatened him with a hunting knife, police said.
Hammer Horror: Remorseless Yang Xinhai Wiped Out Entire Families (FPD CASE VAULT)
Creeping into homes and brutally killing entire families, China's remorseless monster Yang Xinhai claimed at least 67 lives before he was caught.
Vegas Attorney Fatally Shot Son’s Ex-Wife and Husband During Deposition for Custody Case. Then, He Turned the Gun on Himself, Police Said.
Vegas attorney representing his son in a custody case ended up fatally shooting his son's ex-wife and her husband before killing himself.
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced After Stuffing Baby Wipes Down 3-Year-Old Boy’s Throat, Killing Him
Pennsylvania woman pleaded guilty to stuffing baby wipes down her boyfriend's 3-year-old son, killing him.
FPD Top News of the Week: Teen Killed Boy at Skate Park; Husband Accused of Slitting Wife's Throat; and More
Top news of the week featuring a teenager who killed a boy at a Denver skate park; Tennessee man accused of killing his wife; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Claims Stolen Jeep Was Birthday Present, Cops Say; Pennsylvania Woman Set Husband on Fire; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a woman who claims stolen Jeep she was driving was birthday present; woman set her husband on fire; and more.
An NYC Man Murdered a Woman He Coerced into Prostitution. Her Head, Hands and Feet Were Found in His Freezer.
A New York man will spend life in prison for the dismemberment and murder of a woman he forced into sex work.
Indiana Prosecutor Accused of Drunkenly Pointing Gun at Roommate During Argument Over Dirty Kitchen Sink
Indiana prosecutor accused of getting into argument with roommate over dirty sink while drunk, then pointing gun at him.
73-Year-Old North Carolina Pedestrian Fatally Assaulted by Man After Hood Tapping Incident in Crosswalk: Police
North Carolina man charged with murder after elderly man assaulted during road rage incident, police said.
Tennessee Grandparents Charged in Connection with Death of Their ‘Adventurous and Bright’ 3-Year-Old Grandson
Officials in Tennessee announced the grandparents of a 3-year-old boy killed last year have been indicted in connection with his murder.
‘A Lot of People Want Him Dead’: Natalee Holloway Killer Joran van der Sloot Reportedly Attacked in Peruvian Prison, Sources Claim
Joran van der Sloot, the killer of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway has reportedly been attacked by two inmates in a Peruvian prison, sources claim.
‘I Don’t Play No Games’: Tennessee Mother Saw Her Teen Sons on Wanted Poster, so She Turned Them Into Police
A mother in Tennessee saw her teen sons in a wanted poster, so she turned them into police, officials said.
Texas Woman Accused of Dragging Child by Hair to Bathroom, Forcing Him to Drink Out of Toilet
A woman in Texas has been arrested after authorities say she dragged a child by the hair and forced him to drink out of the toilet.
Michigan Man Accused of Assaulting Wife in Front of Their Children After Ramming into Family's Vehicle: Police
Michigan man accused of ramming into his wife's vehicle with her and their children inside, then assaulting her in front of them.
Tennessee Man Accused of Violently Attacking and Slitting His Wife’s Throat Before Police Found Her Dead on Side of Road
A Tennessee woman's body was found on a rural road and now her husband has been charged with her murder, officials said.
'They Died Horrible, Violent Deaths': Andrea Yates Drowned Her 5 Kids but Beat Murder Rap (FPD CASE VAULT)
Andrea Yates horrified the nation as news emerged she mercilessly killed her five young children.
Washington Man Accused of Raping 12-Year-Old Idaho Girl After Meeting Her on Dating App: Court Documents
Washington man accused of picking up 12-year-old Idaho girl, bringing her to his house and raping her.
Man Posing as Cop Visits Woman's Home, Falsely Claims Her Husband Died in Walmart Shooting: Police
North Carolina man accused of posing as a police officer, telling woman her husband died in a shooting at Walmart.
A Minnesota Man Claimed His Girlfriend Killed Herself. Now, He'll Spend Decades Behind Bars For Her Murder.
Minnesota man sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend after he claimed she shot herself to death inside her apartment, officials said.Massachusetts Man Accused of Killing Woman in Road Rage Attack — 'He Knew What He Was Doing,' Witness Says
Massachusetts man accused of ramming vehicle into a woman during road rage incident, killing her.
A Teenager Admitted He Murdered Another Boy at a Denver Skate Park. He Was Sentenced to Serve 7 Years.
A teenager pleaded guilty for the slaying of a 16-year-old boy at a skate park in Denver. Now, a judge sentenced him to 7 years in a youth center.
Elderly Oklahoma Man Dies After Setting Himself, Home Ablaze During Eviction
Deputies were serving an eviction notice on an elderly couple in Oklahoma when the man set himself and home on fire, officials said.
‘Watch Ur Lil Mouth’: Mom Accused of Sending Threatening TikTok Messages to 11-Year-Old Daughter’s Classmate
A mom in Florida has been arrested after she allegedly sent threatening and profanity-laden messages to her daughter's rival, cops say.
Police Say Texas Man Stabbed Woman with Scissors, Planned to Kidnap Her to Mexico
A Texas man has been accused of stabbing a woman in the neck, then kidnapping her in an attempt to flee to Mexico.
FPD Top News of the Week: Jealous Teen Kills Boyfriend; Alex Murdaugh Must Serve Additional Time; and More
Top news of the week featuring a jealous teen sentenced for fatally shooting her boyfriend; Alex Murdaugh gets more years behind bars; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Woman Shoplifted at Walmart as Part of Game, Cops Say; Oklahoma Man Fails to Elude Police; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a woman accused of shoplifting at Walmart as part of a 'game,' Oklahoma police catch man running from them; and more.
Georgia Father Sets Car Ablaze, Killing His 2 Trapped Toddlers After Fight With Wife: Officials
Georgia man accused of setting car on fire with his young daughters inside, killing them during a fight with his wife.
Teen in 'Active Shooter' Sweatshirt Accused of Fatal Shooting During Robbery Gone Bad
Missouri man wearing 'Active Shooter' sweatshirt accused of fatally shooting man during botched robbery.
Louisiana Woman Accused of Stealing Hospital Access Card, Planning to Abduct 9-Month-Old Boy From ICU: Cops
Louisiana woman accused of stealing a hospital access card and plotting to kidnap a baby from the ICU.