FPD Top News of the Week: Ohio Mom Fatally Shot Son, 6, After Day of Fun; Florida Man Accused of Killing Mailman; and More

Daneicha Bringht (left) fatally shot her 6-year-old son in a hotel room in Ohio.; Christopher Prater (right) is accused of fatally hitting a USPS worker and then fleeing the scene of the accident.
Dec. 29 2023, Published 4:00 p.m. ET
Missing California Couple Found Dead in in Casino Parking Lot After Apparent Murder-Suicide: Cops

California couple went missing days before Christmas and now officials say they were found dead of murder-suicide in casino parking lot.
A California couple who vanished five days before Christmas were found dead dead from an apparent murder-suicide in a casino parking lot. Read more here.
An Ohio Mother Treated Her 6-Year-Old Son to a Special Day of Fun. Then, She Shot Him 11 Times in a Hotel Room.

Daneicha Bringht fatally shot her 6-year-old son in a hotel room in Ohio.
A woman in Ohio will spend the rest of her life behind bars after she fatally shot her 6-year-old son in a hotel room after treating him out for a special day of fun, according to authorities. Read more here.
Florida Woman Killed After Intervening in Teen Brothers' Argument Over Number of Christmas Presents They Were Getting: Sheriff

Damarcus Coley (left) and Darcus Coley (right) allegedly got into a fight over Christmas presents which ended in murder, officials said.
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A 23-year-old woman in Florida was shot and killed when she tried to intervene in a Christmas Eve dispute between her two teen brothers about how many gifts they each were getting, according to authorities. Read more here.
Florida Man With 15 License Suspensions Accused of Fatal Hit-and-Run of Mailman Set to Retire in Weeks: Police

Christopher Prater is accused of fatally hitting a USPS worker and then fleeing the scene of the accident.
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly struck and killed a USPS worker and left the scene of the crash, according to authorities. Read more here.
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Alaska's Arctic Rivers Turning Alarmingly Bright Orange Color, Raising Fears of Ecosystem Disaster

An orange tributary of the Kugororuk River
The pristine arctic rivers of Alaska are experiencing a striking transformation, as their once-clear waters are turning an alarmingly vivid orange hue, prompting concern among scientists. Read more here.
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