Father and Grandfather Detained in Suspicious Death of Wisconsin Toddler; Family enmeshed in Deception and Tragic Loss

FLORENCE, WI — A 21-year-old Wisconsin man faces accusations of causing his 2-year-old son’s death and implicating his father in a scheme to divert law enforcement’s attention. The tragic incident has resulted in the arrest of both the father and son, as the community grapples with the disturbing details unveiled in the ongoing investigation. James VanderLeest initially reported to police on June 22 that his son, Leo Escalante, had fatally fallen down a staircase while …

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Broome County Father Receives Maximum Sentence for Murder of Infant Daughter and Attempted Murder of Wife with Crossbow

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A local man received a life sentence Friday for the brutal killing of his infant daughter and the severe wounding of his wife in an incident involving a crossbow last summer. The crime stemmed from a violent domestic dispute, according to court reports. Patrick Proefriedt, 26, was handed a 25 years to life imprisonment sentence after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder. The attack took place at …

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Deranged Bronx Teen Confesses to Horrifying Triple-Homicide of 5-Year-Old Child, Mother, and Father

NEW YORK – A 19-year-old who was babysitting his half-brother admitted to a horrifying triple-homicide in which he killed a 5-year-old boy and the child’s parents in a Bronx apartment. The victims, Jonathan Rivera and Hanoi Peralta, were found dead in their apartment along with their son, Kayden Rivera. The suspect, Jayden Rivera, confessed to the police that he believed the innocent victims were going to harm him, although he later acknowledged that he “did …

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Tallulah Willis Shares Tender Moments With Father Bruce Willis, Highlighting Love Amid His Dementia Battle

Los Angeles, California — In an intimate snapshot of familial love amid medical hardship, Tallulah Willis recently shared heartfelt photos with her father, Bruce Willis, during a recent family gathering. These poignant images, posted to Instagram, capture moments of connection between the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore and her father, who is facing the challenges of frontotemporal dementia. The photographs depict various scenes: Tallulah and her 70-year-old father holding hands and sharing …

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Illinois Father Charged with Felony Battery After Newborn Suffers Critical Injuries

Peoria, IL – A local father is in custody, accused of inflicting severe injuries on his newborn daughter, including multiple brain hemorrhages and a fractured arm, officials reported. The 24-year-old man, Gabriel King, faces charges of felony aggravated battery following his arrest. The alarming discovery of abuse was made after hospital personnel alerted the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), initiating a swift call to law enforcement. A caseworker from DCFS then reported …

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Georgia Father Convicted in Heartbreaking Starvation Death of 4-Year-Old Daughter; Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict on All Counts

ATLANTA, GA – In a harrowing court case that concluded Wednesday, a Fulton County jury convicted 49-year-old Rodney McWeay on multiple charges, including malice murder and felony murder, stemming from the death of his 4-year-old daughter due to starvation. The tragic case has cast a somber light on severe child neglect and abuse within the home setting. Prosecutors presented a disturbing narrative, detailing how McWeay deliberately withheld food and care from his three children in …

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Father and Daughter Sue Pauly Shore and The Comedy Store Over Alleged Security Attack

LOS ANGELES, CA – A father and daughter have filed a lawsuit this week, alleging that actor Pauly Shore encouraged security staff at The Comedy Store to attack the father in 2022. The suit, filed in Los Angeles County’s West District, claims that security members at The Comedy Store violently grabbed and attacked plaintiff Sean Kehoe on Nov. 30, 2022, while his daughter, Kirra Lyn Potts, was present. The lawsuit also states that Kehoe sustained …

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Tragic Kite String Accident Claims Life of Brazilian Father on Route to Visit Daughter

Duque de Caxias, Brazil — A tragic encounter with a modified kite string resulted in the death of a 41-year-old Brazilian father, highlighting a perilous street hazard faced by motorcyclists and other road users in parts of Brazil. Auriel Missael Henrique was traveling by motorcycle to visit his daughter on June 3, 2025, when a kite string coated with glue and powdered glass cut his throat fatally. Henrique and his wife were riding through the …

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Missouri Mother Sentenced to Life for Fatal Multistate Shooting Rampage, Including the Murder of Child’s Father

AURORA, MO — In a chilling sequence of events that spanned two states, a Missouri woman has admitted to a deadly rampage that included the murder of the father of her child. Taylor Santiago, 31, entered guilty pleas to charges of first-degree murder, robbery, and firearms offenses. These events unfolded on January 23 and led authorities across state borders from Missouri to Arkansas. Santiago’s violent spree culminated in the murder of Troy Huffman at her …

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Minnesota Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Father to Death, Found Intoxicated on Highway

MAPLETON, MN – A Minnesota man is facing charges of second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of his father in an incident that has shaken the local community. Troy Blaine Almhjeld, 47, was apprehended by authorities after leaving the scene, exhibiting signs of intoxication, and allegedly causing the death of 71-year-old Blaine Lars Almhjeld. The series of events leading to the arrest began in the early hours of June 3, 2025, when law enforcement responded …

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