Hartlepool, England — A man who was serving a life sentence for the murder of a beloved foster mother has died in custody, officials confirmed Tuesday. The deceased, identified as 41-year-old Gareth Dack, was convicted of killing 79-year-old Norma Bell in Hartlepool in April 2016, before setting her house on fire in an attempt to … Read more
Cumberland, RI — Two dogs have found a new chance at happiness after their previous owner, Loren Marino, was tragically killed in a domestic violence incident in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Spanky and Darla, the resilient canine duo, have finally been adopted after a year of uncertainty and adjustment in a Rhode Island shelter. Marino, 24, a … Read more
Los Angeles – A community in Hollywood is mourning the tragic loss of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez, whose life met a grievous end under harrowing circumstances. Last Saturday, family and friends gathered for Hernandez’s funeral, held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, to honor his memory. Oscar’s body was discovered near Oxnard’s roadside, … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Tragedy struck a Missouri community after a local woman was fatally shot by her husband, who then committed suicide. The woman, identified as 52-year-old Julie Kudrna, was a beloved figure in her community, known for her generosity and kindness. Friends and family are mourning the sudden loss of Kudrna, described by close … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder in the April 3 killing of Catholic priest Father Arul Carasala in Topeka, Kansas. The accused, 66-year-old Gary Hermesch, could face a life sentence if convicted. During a Friday afternoon court session, Hermesch, who is wheelchair-bound, was seen handcuffed as District Judge Scott … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded late Wednesday afternoon at The Golden Ball pub in Oxfordshire, England, where a peaceful walk turned fatal for a small dog. Around 5:45 p.m., as a local resident strolled through the pub car park with their Jack Russell Terrier, a larger dog launched a sudden and violent attack on the smaller … Read more
Philadelphia, PA — A local community is in shock after a neighborhood cat was viciously killed by a pack of stray dogs in the Wissinoming area of Northeast Philadelphia. The tragic incident, which occurred near the intersection of Carver and Ditman streets, was recorded by a homeowner’s security camera on Monday night. Tara Gnoza, a … Read more
Community in Mourning: Beloved Karachi Social Worker Killed in Pre-Iftar Shooting
Karachi, Pakistan — A revered social worker, Abdul Jabbar, 45, lost his life in a public shootout just before the Iftar time in New Karachi on Friday. Police have reported that the incident near Chalia Market also left two others injured. The attackers, described as motorcyclists, opened fire indiscriminately, causing chaos amongst the crowd gathered … Read more
Dunkirk, France — Authorities in France have launched a criminal investigation into the death of William Cooper, a 36-year-old man from Co Derry, who died following a reported altercation outside a northern France bar on St. Patrick’s Day. Cooper, a father and a resident of Bournemouth, England, was in France temporarily for work-related purposes at … Read more
Victorville, Calif. — A high-speed police chase ending in a tragic accident that killed a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy has led to severe charges for the 22-year-old driver involved. Authorities announced on Wednesday that Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr. faces accusations including murder and evading a police officer with reckless abandon, stemming from the fatal … Read more