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California Man Sentenced to Life for the Murder of 80-Year-Old Grandmother in Forbestown

FORBESTOWN, Calif. – A California court has sentenced Kenneth Lewis to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his grandmother, in a case that has left the community of Forbestown shaken. The sentencing occurred on Tuesday, following Lewis’s no contest plea in the death of 80-year-old Violet MacGregor. On January 21, 2024, MacGregor was found dead in her Forbestown home, located approximately 80 miles northeast of Sacramento. She had been brutally assaulted …

Tragic Sky: Father and Daughter Killed, 19 Injured as Home-Built Plane Crashes into California Warehouse

Fullerton, CA – Tragedy struck early January when a home-built aircraft crashed into a furniture warehouse near Fullerton Municipal Airport, claiming the lives of its two passengers, a man and his teenage daughter. The incident also resulted in injuries to 19 workers at the site, officials reported. The single-engine Van’s RV-10, piloted by Pascal Reid, 45, and carrying his 16-year-old daughter, Kelly Reid, encountered trouble shortly after ascending to 900 feet. Within minutes of takeoff, …

Indigenous Officer Investigates Cases for Missing and Murdered People in California, Reveals Startling Realities, Challenges, and Progress

KLAMATH, Del Norte County, California – Julia Oliveira has taken on the challenging role of being the first law enforcement officer in California to be exclusively dedicated to investigating cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous people. Working for the Yurok Tribe, she covers a vast area stretching through the rural Humboldt and Del Norte counties of Northern California. As an Indigenous person herself, originally from Oklahoma, Oliveira focuses on cold cases – unsolved killings and …

Tragic Loss of Teen Cheerleader Stuns California Community Amid Holiday Festivities

Azusa, CA — A California community is in mourning after a 17-year-old cheerleader was fatally stabbed on December 20, just days ahead of Christmas. The teenager, Angelina Gonzales, was attacked in a residence on the 300 block of North Soldano Avenue, police said. Responding to an emergency call that evening, law enforcement officers found Gonzales with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. The suspect, …

California Couple Killed in Ambush During Michoacán Holiday, Underscoring Heightened Risks in Cartel-Contested Regions

Santiago Tangamandapio, Mexico — A vacation in Michoacán ended tragically for California couple Gloria Ambriz, 50, and Rafael Cardona, 53, who were fatally shot on December 11, 2024, amid rising concerns over the region’s escalating violence. Local authority from the Attorney General’s Office in Michoacán confirmed the incident occurred in Santiago Tangamandapio, a locale often marred by criminal activities and organized crime disputes. Authorities reported that the couple was attacked by unknown assailants while traveling …

Unprecedented Orca Carnage: Southern California Coast Witnesses Rare Killer Whale Attacks

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Orcas, commonly found in the waters surrounding Mexico, have been spotted in Southern California this holiday season, bringing stunning displays of their carnivorous hunts to the area. These marine apex predators have been sighted in groups of up to a dozen since December 11, off the coast of several locations, including the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Santa Monica Bay, and the Channel Islands. The sightings began with a dramatic display on December …

Online Gaming Encounter Turns Violent: Canadian Duo Arrested After Alleged Stabbing in California

SALINAS, Calif. — Two men from Canada are facing serious criminal charges in California after an alleged attack in Salinas led to the stabbing of a local woman and her boyfriend. Authorities claim the incident was fueled by one man’s obsession, which began in the virtual realm. Devin Wolfgang Vandorhoef, 25, who is believed to have developed an infatuation with the woman while playing an online game, traveled from Canada ostensibly to confront her. On …

California Couple Charged with Murder and Torture of Adopted 10-Year-Old Son in Moreno Valley

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — A Southern California couple has been arrested and charged with the murder and torture of their 10-year-old adopted son, whose death has prompted a deeper examination of child welfare practices in the area. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reports that Alejandra Marin, 51, and Juan Sanchez Moreno, 59, were taken into custody last Friday following an extensive investigation by its Central Homicide and Special Victims units. The charges against the pair …

California Man Arrested After Allegedly Impersonating Teenager to Lure and Assault Young Girl

TURLOCK, Calif. — A California man is in custody facing multiple charges after allegedly using a false identity on social media to lure a teenage girl, police disclosed. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Edgar Perez Medina, is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting the minor. Authorities reported Medina, who posed as an 18-year-old on social media, began conversing with the 16-year-old victim online on November 9. The ongoing communication led to an arranged meeting near …

California Man Convicted: Aspiring Rapper Found Guilty of Horrific Child Abuse, Leaving Daughter in Vegetative State

VENTURA, Calif. – A California court has convicted Tekquan Alexander, an aspiring rapper, on charges including torture and assault, stemming from a shocking case of child abuse. The victim, Alexander’s 4-year-old daughter, suffered severe injuries under his care, leaving her in a vegetative state. The charges were brought to light following the young girl’s hospitalization in November 2021, after she was found unresponsive and displaying signs of long-term abuse. Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Los …