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27-Year-Old San Francisco Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Half Moon Bay Plane Crash

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Tragedy struck near Half Moon Bay when a small plane crash claimed the lives of four individuals on January 14. The family of Isaac Zimmern confirmed his presence on the plane, along with his longtime partner, Emma Willmer-Shiles, and another couple. According to reports, the plane went down around 7 p.m., leading to a search and rescue effort to recover the occupants. Sadly, only Willmer-Shiles’ body was found in the water …

Crash Victims Identified in Fatal Massachusetts Plane Crash

Three people tragically lost their lives in a small plane crash in Greenfield, Massachusetts on Sunday. The victims were identified as 68-year-old William Hampton, 29-year-old Chad Davidson, and 53-year-old Frederika Ballard. Ballard was the owner of the Fly Lugu Flight School in Westfield, Hampton was a flight instructor for the company, and Davidson was a student pilot. The plane, a Beechcraft 55 Baron Twin-Piston, belonged to the Fly Lugu school. State police determined that the …

Bacterium Responsible for Mass Elephant Deaths Finally Identified, Study Finds

In Zimbabwe, scientists have recently made a breakthrough in solving the mystery behind the deaths of 35 elephants that occurred between August and November of 2020. Initially suspected to be poisoning or poaching, investigators quickly ruled out these causes, leaving the cause of death a mystery. The absence of dead scavengers and untouched tusks further deepened the puzzle. However, a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications has identified the culprit as the bacterium …

Suspect Identified in Colonial Parkway Murders from Late 1980s

RICHMOND, Virginia – After nearly four decades, DNA evidence has led authorities to a suspect in the infamous “Colonial Parkway murders.” Alan W. Wilmer Sr., a waterman with no prior criminal record, has been linked to the deaths of three individuals in the late 1980s. The victims include a young couple, David L. Knobling, 20, and Robin M. Edwards, 14, as well as Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell, 29. Wilmer passed away in 2017 at his …

“Happy Face Killer” Victim from 1992 Finally Identified 3 Decades Later

Riverside, California – Authorities in Riverside County, California are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who was murdered by the notorious “Happy Face Killer” in 1992. The victim, the last unidentified victim of Keith Jesperson, has remained nameless for over three decades. Riverside County officials have launched a nationwide effort to uncover her identity in the hopes of providing closure to her family. Known only as “Claudia” by Jesperson, the authorities are uncertain …

Suspect Charged in Multiple Overdose Deaths in Daytona Beach Identified by Volusia Sheriff’s Office

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Volusia Sheriff’s Office has announced the identification and arrest of a suspect linked to multiple overdose deaths in the Daytona Beach area. The accused, 29-year-old Shawn Adams, has a history of felony charges and is believed to be the source of the drugs involved in these tragic deaths. Adams gained attention in August when he attempted to evade a traffic stop by Chief Deputy Brian Henderson. The subsequent chase led …

Tragic Shooting at Perry High School: 11-Year-Old Boy Identified as Victim

PERRY, Iowa – Officials have identified 11-year-old Ahmir Jollif as the victim of a tragic school shooting that took place at Perry High School in rural Iowa. The incident, which occurred on the first day of classes after winter break, has left the entire community in shock and mourning. Described by his mother as a vibrant and beloved student, Ahmir, known as “Smiley” among friends, was an active and outgoing sixth grader who enjoyed playing …

School Shooting: Slain Iowa Sixth-Grader Identified, Shooter’s Identity Revealed

Perry, Iowa – A tragic school shooting at Perry High School left 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff dead. He was a sixth-grade student at Perry Middle School. The shooting occurred on the first day back from winter break. Jolliff was one of eight people shot in the incident. The suspected shooter, 17-year-old student Dylan Butler, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Four other pupils and three staff members were wounded in the attack, suffering injuries of varying …

Teenager Identified as First Day School Shooter at Perry Middle and High School in Iowa

Perry, Iowa – A tragic incident unfolded on the first day of classes at Perry Middle and High School, as a 17-year-old student named Dylan Butler opened fire, resulting in the death of a sixth grader and the injury of five others. Butler, armed with a shotgun and a handgun, took the lives of innocent students before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. The shooting occurred early in the morning, sending shockwaves …

Robbery Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Identified by Lompoc Police

LOMPOC, Calif. – The Lompoc Police Department has identified the man who was fatally shot during an officer-involved shooting last week as 20-year-old Connor Amador. The incident occurred in response to reports of a robbery at a Circle K store. On December 28, officers were called to the Circle K on Ocean Ave. for an armed robbery. Amador allegedly entered the store, armed, and robbed the clerk before fleeing the scene. Despite a search, he …