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South Dakota Community Shaken by Horrific Matricide and Decapitation; Son Charged with Murder

CLARK, SD — A chilling murder in Clark, South Dakota, where a man is accused of brutally killing and then decapitating his mother, has sent shockwaves through the community, authorities reported Friday. The victim, identified as Marlene Fladland, was found deceased in the front yard of her North Cloud Street residence on Tuesday. Her son, 36-year-old Bowen Fladland, has been arrested and faces charges of first- and second-degree murder linked to her death, according to …

Man Sentenced to 17 Years After Stabbing Incident Over Line Dispute at South Carolina Convenience Store

Greenville, SC — A dispute over a spot in a checkout line at a local convenience store escalated into violence last June, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for Frank Arthur Lawson, a 64-year-old Greenville County man. Lawson was convicted on Monday for stabbing another customer in the throat during the altercation, according to statements from the county prosecutor’s office. The confrontation occurred at a Spinx store near Greer, where Lawson and another man quarreled …

Marlins Hockey Dominates on Home Ice, Extends Winning Streak Against South Dakota Competition to Five Games

MITCHELL, South Dakota – The Mitchell Marlins boys hockey team had a triumphant weekend, honoring its nine senior players on Friday night at the Mitchell Activities Center and capping the celebration with a resounding 12-1 victory against Brandon Valley. The Marlins continued their winning streak against South Dakota competition with a 5-1 road win against Sioux Center, Iowa on Saturday, extending their dominance on the ice. The game against Sioux Center saw an explosive start …

Tragic Heat Stroke Claims Life of Beloved South Carolina Youth Softball Umpire During Intense Heat Wave

Sumter, SC – A 61-year-old youth softball umpire died from a heat stroke during a tournament at Patriot Park on a sweltering Saturday, with surface temperatures hitting extraordinary highs. Mitchell Huggins, known affectionately as “Uncle Mitch” to players he mentored, collapsed in the presence of shocked spectators on June 21, 2025, during games that took place on synthetic turf recorded at 182.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office attributed his death primarily to heat …

South Carolina Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Front of Her Child

BEAUFORT, SC – A South Carolina man, John Patrick Shea, 29, was sentenced to life imprisonment after he acknowledged his guilt in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Jillian Angner, 25. The crime, which occurred earlier this year before the eyes of her young son, also included charges of attempted murder and several related felonies. Shea, who had been in a relationship with Angner until October 2022, had become increasingly unstable following their breakup, leading to …

Tragedy Strikes Juneteenth Celebration: One Dead, Nine Injured in South Carolina Shooting

Anderson County, SC — A Juneteenth celebration in Anderson County turned tragic when gunfire broke out near a Veterans of Foreign Wars post, resulting in one death and nine injuries on Saturday night. The incident, occurring close to VFW Post 6089 on Scarborough Road shortly before 11:00 p.m., heightened tensions in a community gathering meant to celebrate African American heritage and freedom. Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb, 35, was identified as the deceased, who succumbed to …

Missing Man Charged After Wife’s Remains Found in Containers at South Carolina Home

LAKE CITY, S.C. — A North Carolina man, initially reported missing with his wife, now faces charges related to the gruesome discovery of his wife’s dismembered body in South Carolina. Authorities arrested Charles Antwine, 56, in a residence where they found human remains stored in sealed plastic containers. The ominous investigation unraveled after Antwine and his wife, Christy Ward, were declared missing by family members in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The probe quickly escalated into …

Arrest Made in South African Tragedy Caused by Attempt to Cover Up Murder

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a shocking revelation emerged during a public inquiry into a deadly fire that claimed the lives of 76 people. A 29-year-old man was arrested after admitting to starting the fire while attempting to dispose of a dead body. This disclosure shed light on the tragic events that unfolded in August last year, when a five-story building was engulfed in flames, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Reports from South African …

Arrested: Man Confesses to Starting Fire That Killed 76 in South Africa to Conceal Murder

A suspect has been apprehended in connection with a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 76 individuals in South Africa last year. The man reportedly confessed to igniting the fire in an attempt to conceal a separate homicide. Local authorities have taken the suspect into custody, though further details about the case have not been disclosed at this time. The fire, which occurred in South Africa, resulted in a tragic loss of life and …

South Dakota Mother Sentenced to 12 Years for Neglect Leading to Disabled Son’s Death

Rapid City, SD – A South Dakota woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to severe neglect and abuse of her two children, one of whom was a disabled adult and died due to the mistreatment. The case highlights the extreme vulnerabilities of dependent individuals under caregiver supervision. Naomia Prairie, 40, faced the consequences of her actions in a Pennington County court where she admitted to the abuse of her …