Essex Woman Sentenced to Life After Murdering Parents and Concealing Their Bodies to Steal Pensions

Chelmsford, England — A British woman was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for the calculated murders of her elderly parents, whose deaths she concealed for four years while she continued to collect their pensions. Virginia McCullough, 36, from Essex, admitted to the killings in Chelmsford Crown Court, where she received a minimum sentence of 36 years. In a chilling revelation, the court heard how McCullough executed the premeditated murders of John McCullough, 70, a …

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Tragic: Overturned Pick-Up Truck Crash in Essex County Claims Two Lives

ESSEX COUNTY, Va. – Two individuals tragically lost their lives in a devastating pick-up truck accident that occurred in Essex County on a Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place around 2:42 p.m. when Virginia State Police deputies were called to the 5300 block of Tidewater Trail to respond to a single-vehicle crash that resulted in multiple fatalities. According to authorities, a 2003 Dodge pick-up truck towing a small trailer veered off the road and overturned, …

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Arson Suspect Arrested in Connection to Essex Home Explosion

ESSEX, MD—An intentional incident of arson led to a devastating two-alarm home explosion in Essex last month. Baltimore County fire investigators determined that the explosion, which occurred in the unit block of Crafton Road (21221) on April 20, 2024, was caused by 52-year-old Michael Greensfelder. Greensfelder allegedly created a fuel/gas explosion that resulted in a fire, destroying the home he shared with his estranged wife and children. Tragically, the family dog lost its life during …

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Explosion at Home in Essex, Maryland Sparks 2-Alarm Fire: Investigation Underway

Baltimore, Maryland – Authorities in Baltimore County are investigating an overnight home explosion that led to a 2-alarm fire in Essex. The incident occurred on Crafton Road late Saturday night, prompting a swift response from emergency crews. The home was found engulfed in flames, and a male victim with burn injuries was transported to the hospital for treatment. Fire officials from the Baltimore County Fire Department, along with agencies like BGE, ATF, and Baltimore County …

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“Explosion and Fire Rock Essex Home: Investigation Underway” – Authorities respond to alarming incident on Crafton Road in Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland – Authorities are investigating an overnight home explosion in Essex, Maryland. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to reports of an explosion on Crafton Road late Saturday night, finding the home engulfed in flames upon arrival. A 2nd-alarm alert was issued as they battled the blaze. During the response, a male victim with burn injuries was discovered and taken to the hospital for treatment. Agencies including BGE, ATF, Baltimore County Police, and Baltimore …

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Explosive Home Blaze in Essex Leaves Victim Injured: Investigation Underway

Baltimore County, Maryland – Authorities are investigating a home explosion that occurred overnight in Essex, Maryland. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded to reports of the explosion on Crafton Road late Saturday night, finding the residence engulfed in flames upon arrival. The intensity of the fire prompted a 2nd-alarm alert to be issued, with various emergency response agencies, including BGE, ATF, Baltimore County Police, and Baltimore County Fire Department, present at the scene. During the …

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Explosion Shakes Essex Neighborhood: Firefighters Rush to Scene

Essex, Maryland – Firefighters rushed to the scene of a house explosion in Essex, Baltimore County. The incident, which occurred on Ridgemoor Road, resulted in a two-alarm fire that drew attention from local residents and authorities. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the home engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing into the sky. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation, with Baltimore Gas and Electric working alongside officials to determine the source of the …

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Daughter of Murdered MP Sir David Amess Launches Legal Battle Against Essex Police and Home Office

LONDON, England – The daughter of the late Sir David Amess, a beloved veteran MP, has initiated legal action against Essex Police and the Home Office over their failure to prevent his tragic murder. Katie Amess, deeply affected by her father’s murder, seeks to hold the authorities accountable and to ensure that lessons are learned from the tragic event. In 2021, Sir David Amess was fatally stabbed by a terrorist while attending to his Southend …

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