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 On a chilly November morning, a South Jersey family awoke to find their 11-month-old pup, Daisy, in a bit of a predicament. The black Labrador-mix had somehow managed to wedge her head through the center of an old tire, and she was now stuck. With no way to free herself, Daisy began to panic. Thankfully, her family knew just who to call. The family called the Hamilton Township Fire Department, and a crew of firefighters soon arrived on the scene. They assessed the situation and determined that the best plan of action would be to cut the tire to free Daisy. So, using a saw, the firefighters carefully cut through the rubber, all the while being mindful of Daisy's safety. After several tense minutes, Daisy was finally freed from the tire and rushed to the vet for a checkup. Thankfully, she was unharmed and soon returned home to her family, who were no doubt relieved to have their beloved pup back safe and sound. This was just another day in the life of the Hamilton Township Fire Depa...

 Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey. Sorokin was a Russian-born woman who came to New York City and pretended to be a wealthy German heiress. She managed to con numerous people out of money, including banks, hotels, and her friends. She would order expensive meals and then "forget" her wallet, or she would offer to pay for things with a check that would later bounce. Eventually, her lies caught up to her and she was arrested and sentenced to prison.  After being released from prison, Sorokin was deported to Germany, but she eventually made her way back to the United States. Once here, she was detained by immigration authorities. During her time in detention, she created an art collection called "Allegedly" which consisted of drawings and NFTs. The collection was meant to be a commentary on her time in prison and the media's portrayal of her story. It's an interesting look at the way that someone can become a celebrity, even if it's for all the wrong...

 Kate McClure, a woman from New Jersey who found herself stranded on the side of the road late one night. Her car had run out of gas and she was feeling vulnerable and scared. As she was weighing her options, a man approached her car. The man was Johnny Bobbitt Jr., a homeless man who lived nearby. Bobbitt offered to help McClure by buying her some gas. But the act of kindness didn't end there. What happened next would change both of their lives..." "As McClure sat in her car, she watched Bobbitt walk to the gas station and return with a red gas can. He filled up her tank and refused to take any money in return. McClure was so moved by Bobbitt's kindness that she decided to do something to help him. Along with her boyfriend, McClure started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Bobbitt. The campaign was an astounding success, raising more than $400,000 from over 14,000 people. But then, everything took a dark turn..." "As the donations poured in, McClure an...

 A New Jersey marijuana activist and restaurateur known as "NJWeedman" has been accused of attacking a man with a fire extinguisher during a dispute at a Florida condo building. Edward Forchion, also known as "NJWeedman," is accused of using the fire extinguisher to attack another man at the Brickell House Condominium in Miami, Florida. Police say Forchion allegedly assaulted the victim after the two men got into an argument over a parking spot. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. Forchion has been charged with aggravated battery and is currently Forchion has a long history as an advocate for the legalization of marijuana, and he has been involved in several legal battles over the issue. In addition to his work as an activist, Forchion is also the owner of a marijuana-themed restaurant in New Jersey called the "NJWeedman's Joint." It's unclear what motivated the alleged attack at the condo bui...

 Charla Nash, a 55-year-old woman, was mauled by a chimpanzee in her home on February 16, 2009. The chimpanzee, Travis, had been a part of the Nash family for 14 years, and was considered a beloved pet. However, on that fateful day, Travis turned on his owner, attacking her and causing severe injuries. The attack was witnessed by several neighbors, who called 911 and attempted to help Nash. When police arrived, they found Nash in a critical condition, and Travis was shot and killed at the scene Nash was rushed to the hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. Her injuries were extensive, including severe facial disfigurement and the loss of both her hands. The chimpanzee attack made national headlines, and sparked a debate about the safety of keeping primates as pets. The Nash family released a statement, expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of support they had received from the community. As for Travis, the chimpanzee, questions were raised about how such an attack...

 Irena Sendler, a Polish nurse who saved the lives of 2,500 Jewish children during the Holocaust? Irena worked as a social worker at the Warsaw ghetto, and she helped smuggle Jewish children out of the ghetto and provided them with false identities. She kept records of their real identities, so that their families could be reunited after the war. Irena was eventually captured by the Nazis, but she was rescued by the underground resistance movement.  After the war, Irena spent years trying to reunite the children she had saved with their families. Many of the children's parents had been killed during the Holocaust, so Irena became a surrogate mother to many of them. She was later recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations by the State of Israel. She was also nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. Despite her many accolades, Irena remained humble and stated that her actions were not heroic, but simply what any human being should do.  Irena's story highlights the impo...

 Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a Ghanaian man who was born with a disability that affected his leg. When he was young, his father abandoned him and his mother, thinking that he would be a burden. But Emmanuel proved everyone wrong. With a lot of determination and perseverance, he learned to ride a bicycle, and he went on to become a professional cyclist. Emmanuel has been an advocate for people with disabilities, and he founded a foundation to help people with disabilities get access to education and opportunity.  When Emmanuel was a child, he would get teased and bullied because of his disability. But his mother was always there to support him, and she encouraged him to focus on his education. As a teenager, Emmanuel decided to challenge himself by learning to ride a bicycle. He knew that he would face ridicule and obstacles, but he was determined to do it. After a lot of practice, he was able to ride a bike and even go on long rides. He decided to use his bicycle to spread awarenes...

  in 2016. Harambe was a silverback gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo. One day, a 3-year-old boy fell into the gorilla enclosure, and Harambe began dragging him around. The zookeepers were forced to make the difficult decision to shoot and kill Harambe in order to save the child. This sparked a lot of debate about whether the zoo did the right thing, and whether the child's parents should be held responsible. In the aftermath of Harambe's death, there was a lot of public outcry and anger directed at the Cincinnati Zoo. People also debated whether the child's parents should have been more careful, and whether the zoo should have had better safety measures in place.  Some people even called for zoos to be shut down altogether, while others argued that zoos are necessary for the conservation of endangered species. 

 In 2009, a woman named Charla Nash was severely mauled by her friend's pet chimpanzee named Travis. Travis had been raised like a human and could even perform basic tasks like using the toilet, making coffee, and riding in a car. However, on the day of the attack, something seemed to trigger the chimpanzee, and he viciously attacked Nash, biting her face, hands, and feet. Nash survived the attack, but she suffered severe injuries and had to undergo multiple surgeries. This case raised questions about the safety of keeping chimpanzees as pets and whether people truly understand the dangers of owning a wild animal. After the attack, there was a renewed debate about whether chimpanzees should be allowed as pets, and whether stronger regulations should be put in place to protect people and animals. Do you think that people should be allowed to keep chimpanzees and other wild animals as pets?

 27 year old Alabama man mauled to death outside a home, 10 dogs were taken into custody and euthanized as a result. At approximately 9:15 a.m. Dale County Deputies responded to a call at the 5500 block of County Road 33 in Skipperville, Alabama. When they arrived they found 27 year old Demarcus McKenzie laying on the ground. Demarcus was in such bad condition they initially thought they were looking at a shooting victim. They began the case as a homicide Investigation thinking that it had to be a gunshot wound to his head. However once they started interviewing witnesses a new and sadly disturbing scenario came to light. McKenzie was mauled to death by 6 to 10 dogs. Surveillance video obtained with a search warrant shows the event in horrific detail. In the video McKenzie can be seen leaving the dog owners home. As he was walking down the driveway one dog began being aggressive. Officials say McKenzie attempted to run away at this point, but as he began to run, more dogs joined t...

 the Axeman of New Orleans, who terrorized the city in the early 1900s. The Axeman was a serial killer who brutally murdered several people, usually by attacking them with an axe while they were sleeping. The Axeman was never caught, and the case has become one of the most famous unsolved murders in American history.  The Axeman's first known murder took place in 1918, when he broke into the home of a woman named Joseph Maggio and attacked him and his wife with an axe. Joseph Maggio died from his injuries, but his wife survived. The Axeman struck again in 1919, when he broke into the home of a couple named Charles and Rosie Cortimiglia. Charles was killed, but Rosie and her baby survived. The Axeman continued to terrorize the city, and it seemed like no one was safe from his attacks. He even taunted the police, writing letters to the newspapers that mocked their inability to catch him.  As the murders continued, the city of New Orleans was gripped with fear. People began ...

 A woman named Susan Powell, who went missing in Utah in 2009. For years, her husband, Josh Powell, was the main suspect in her disappearance. However, he claimed that he had nothing to do with her disappearance and that she had simply run away. In 2012, he killed himself and his two young sons in a horrific murder-suicide. The case is still considered unsolved, but it remains one of the most infamous crimes in Utah history.  The story of Susan Powell's disappearance and murder is a complex one, with many twists and turns. It all began in December of 2009, when Susan Powell's husband, Josh Powell, reported her missing. He told police that she had left their home in the middle of the night and never returned. However, investigators quickly became suspicious of Josh Powell and his story. They discovered that he had been having an affair, and there were rumors that he had physically abused Susan. Despite all of this, Josh Powell continued to maintain his innocence. As the investi...

 It all started on the afternoon of October 25, 2022, when a highway patrol officer from the Indiana State Police (ISP) pulled over a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Putnam County. The officer had noticed that the driver of the truck was acting suspiciously and decided to investigate further. What happened next would shock the public and send ripples through the state’s law enforcement community. When the officer approached the truck, he noticed that the driver was extremely nervous and seemed to be trying to hide something. The officer asked the driver for his license and registration, and the driver fumbled through his documents, unable to find what the officer was asking for. Finally, the officer asked the driver to step out of the truck, and that’s when things started to get really strange. The driver hesitated, then slowly got out of the truck. The officer noticed that the driver was trembling and his hands were shaking. The officer asked the driver if he was okay, and the...

 On February 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, was out jogging in the Satilla Shores neighborhood of Brunswick, Georgia, when he was chased and fatally shot by Travis McMichael, a white man, and his father, Gregory McMichael. The McMichaels were armed with a shotgun and a .357 Magnum. They had chased Arbery because they suspected him of being a burglar. Three months later, the case gained national attention after footage of the incident was leaked to the public. The video showed the McMichaels chasing Arbery down a street in their pickup truck, before Travis McMichael got out of the truck and confronted Arbery. A struggle ensued, and Travis McMichael shot Arbery at close range. The case sparked outrage across the country, with many calling it a modern-day lynching. The McMichaels were arrested and charged with murder, and the case was seen as a test of the justice system’s ability to hold white people accountable for violence against black people.  After the Mc...

Island man who stabbed his wife. After the man was arrested, the police said that he admitted to stabbing his wife because he was stressed about her health. He said that she had been ill for some time and that he was worried about the financial burden of caring for her. He also said that he was not thinking clearly at the time of the stabbing and that he regretted his actions.  After the man’s confession, the police began to investigate his wife’s death more thoroughly. They found that she had been suffering from a chronic illness for some time, and that her husband had been under a great deal of stress trying to care for her. The police also found that the man had a history of mental illness and had been treated for depression in the past. Despite the man’s mental health issues, the police decided to charge him with murder. Do  The man’s trial began several months later, and his mental health was a major focus of the proceedings. His defense team argued that he was not mental...

  “In North Salem this afternoon, Tri-West sophomores Kameryn Collier and Kennedy Hayes escaped a terrifying ordeal as the building they were in began to collapse.The girls were inside the Rustic Cactus, an old structure that had been showing signs of disrepair.Suddenly, the walls began to cave in, and the girls ran for their lives. Fortunately, they made it out safely, but the building will have to be torn down due to its structural instability. This is a reminder of the importance of maintaining the safety of our structures and takingproper precautions in older buildings. The girls were lucky to escape, but this incident highlights the need for regular inspections and maintenance of all structures, particularly those that may be at risk of collapse. Have you ever been in a situation like this, or have you heard of any similar incidents? 

 H. H. Holmes? Who was one of the first documented serial killers in the United States. In the late 1800s, he operated a hotel in Chicago that was nicknamed the “Murder Castle.” He would lure people to the hotel with the promise of jobs or rooms for rent, and then he would murder them and steal their belongings. He was eventually caught and sentenced to death, but not before he had killed dozens of people. This case is fascinating because it shows how serial killers have been operating in the United States for a long time.  Holmes was a very unusual criminal because he was highly intelligent and well-educated. He was a medical student and had a deep knowledge of anatomy and chemistry. He used this knowledge to commit his crimes and cover up his tracks. He also had an understanding of human psychology, which allowed him to manipulate and control his victims. He was truly a mastermind of crime, and his story is both fascinating and terrifying.  After he was caught, Holmes c...

 In the late 1970s, a series of murders shocked the city of Sacramento, California. The victims were found with their blood drained, and some had even been mutilated. The police had no leads until they noticed a pattern: all of the victims had their front doors unlocked. This led them to believe that the killer was entering the homes through unlocked doors. And they were right. After studying the crime scenes, the police realized that the killer was leaving clues behind. They found bite marks on the victims’ bodies, and strange symbols were drawn in blood. They also found a book of poetry by a 19th-century French author named Charles Baudelaire. The killer seemed to be obsessed with Baudelaire’s work, and it gave the police a clue about his mental state. They began to suspect that the killer was suffering from a severe mental illness.  The police began to focus their investigation on local mental health facilities, and they found a patient named Richard Chase. Chase had a long...

 Hulda Emma Fischer (née Skibbe) was found brutally stabbed and strangled to death in the basement of her home in Maquoketa, Iowa on February 25, 1975. Hulda’s body was discovered after her neighbor, Ronald Keller, hadn’t seen her all day. The two were very close and he had a key to her house, so he decided to check on her about 8:00pm. Keller and his business partner, Thomas Goodwin, entered Hulda’s home and immediately knew something was wrong.  There was water drawn for a bath but it was cold, and her underwear was laid out on her bed, but Hulda was nowhere to be found. Then, as they turned on the light to the basement stairs, there laid Hulda’s body at the bottom of the steps as though she’d fallen to her death. After they found Hulda’s body, Ronald Keller and Thomas Goodwin called the police, who quickly began their investigation. They interviewed neighbors and friends of Hulda, trying to piece together her last moments. Everyone they spoke to said that Hulda was a kind a...

 In 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was abducted from a rural road in Minnesota. He and his brother and a friend had been riding their bikes home from a video store when a masked gunman stopped them and demanded that they lie down in a ditch. The gunman took Jacob away and was never seen again. The search for Jacob went on for nearly 27 years before his remains were finally found. During that time, his family became advocates for child safety and led the effort to pass the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, also known as the Wetterling Act.  The search for Jacob went on for nearly 27 years before his remains were finally found. During that time, his family became advocates for child safety and led the effort to pass the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, also known as the Wetterling Act.  The Wetterling Act required states to create registries of sex offenders an...

 In March of 2017, 14-year-old Bobby was reported missing from his home in Phoenix, Arizona. His mother, Sarah Linhart, told police that she had last seen him at their home the previous evening. She said that Bobby had taken a shower and gone to bed, and she assumed he was still in his room when she woke up the next morning. But when she went to check on him, he was nowhere to be found.  After Sarah reported Bobby missing, police searched the neighborhood and interviewed family and friends, but they found no sign of the boy. Two days after Bobby went missing, police received a tip that he had been seen at a nearby bus station. However, surveillance footage from the station showed no sign of Bobby. The case went cold, and Bobby’s family began to fear the worst. Then, in May of 2017, police received a tip that Bobby had been seen near a highway about 100 miles from Phoenix. Police and volunteers scoured the area near the highway, and they eventually found Bobby’s body in a shall...

 In January 2019, four-year-old Madeline disappeared from her home in Houston, Texas. Her mother, Gabriella Soto, initially told police that Madeline had been kidnapped from her home. But police quickly began to suspect that something else had happened. They noticed inconsistencies in Gabriella’s story, and she eventually admitted that Madeline had died in an accident and that she had hidden her body. She led police to Madeline’s remains, and she was charged with murder.  Police say that Gabriella had a history of being neglectful and abusive towards her children. Madeline’s two older siblings were taken into protective custody and placed in foster care. The case was heartbreaking for the community, and many people were left wondering how such a tragedy could have occurred. Gabriella’s trial is still ongoing, and she faces life in prison if convicted. 

 On July 21, 2019, Elijah’s parents reported him missing from their home in central Oklahoma. The family had only recently moved to Oklahoma from Minnesota, so they didn’t have many connections in the area. After two days of searching, the police were no closer to finding Elijah. They continued to ask for the public’s help, and even brought in the FBI to assist in the investigation.  The police soon realized that there was one person they hadn’t yet spoken to: Elijah’s babysitter. When the police contacted the babysitter, she said that she hadn’t seen Elijah since the previous day. The police began to suspect that the babysitter might be hiding something, and they brought her in for questioning. After hours of interrogation, the babysitter finally confessed to the unthinkable: she had killed Elijah.  After confessing, the babysitter told the police where she had hidden Elijah’s body. She had wrapped him in a blanket and left him in a shallow grave, just a few miles from h...

  Riley Strain was a 16-year-old boy who went missing from his home in Topeka, Kansas on January 25, 2019. He was last seen at around 7:00 p.m. by his brother, who reported that Riley said he was going to meet some friends and would be back by 9:00 p.m. Riley never returned home, and his family reported him missing the next day. Riley’s family said that he was a responsible and reliable person, and it was very unlike him to go missing without contacting anyone. The police began an investigation into Riley’s disappearance, and they quickly discovered that Riley’s cell phone had been turned off at around 7:30 p.m. on the night he went missing. The police interviewed Riley’s friends, who said that they had not heard from him that night. They also searched Riley’s social media accounts, but found no clues as to his whereabouts. The police then began searching Riley’s neighborhood and the surrounding areas, but they did not find any signs of him.  After several days of searching, t...

On June 2, 2019, Elijah Vue, a 22-year-old man, was last seen walking to work in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Vue is a black man, 5’9”, and weighing roughly 175 pounds. He has short, black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans, and black shoes. Anyone who may have seen him that day or who has any information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Eau Claire Police Department at (715) 839-4972 At approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 2, 2019, a witness reported seeing Vue walking on Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire. This was the last known sighting of Vue. Later that day, he was reported missing by a family member after failing to show up to work. Law enforcement conducted an extensive search of the area, including a K-9 search, but were unable to locate Vue. Investigators have also checked surveillance footage from businesses in the area, but so far have not found any footage of Vue. It’s important to note that Vue has no history of mental...

 Another sad story of another promising young missing boy, but hey, this is why we’re here. To write and report about all the missing report cases we can and see if we can do our part in helping the course of their cases. In this piece, we’ll discuss Jeremy Bright, a 14-year-old boy living in Grants Pass, Oregon, with his younger sister and mother, Diane Bright. This was as of August 1986. However, even though the young lad had been raised by his mother in Oregon all his life, Jeremy was born in Baltimore, Maryland. On August 13, 1986, Jeremy and his friend Johnny Fish went to the Coos County Fair to have fun. That same day, he used a payphone to call his mom, Diane and asked if she could come to get him and his younger sister from home at Myrtle Point two days later, on August 15. Later that same day, Jeremy also went to meet his stepfather at his grandmother’s tavern, where he got some more money to revisit the fair the next day. Unfortunately, he was never to be seen again by bo...

 On April 19, 1989, 28-year-old investment banker Trisha Meili went for a jog in New York City's Central Park. The next day, she was found near death in a wooded area of the park, naked and badly beaten. She had been raped and suffered severe head trauma. A massive investigation ensued, with over 2,000 people being interviewed and more than 200 men questioned in connection with the crime. Ultimately, five young men were convicted of Meili's assault. However, in 2002, an imprisoned serial rapist named Matias Reyes admitted that he had committed the assault. His DNA matched that collected from the crime scene, and the convictions of the five men were overturned. The case drew national attention to issues of police interrogation and false confessions, and in 2014, the city of New York reached a $41 million settlement with the men who had been wrongly convicted. The case is still viewed as a miscarriage of justice, and the search for the truth about what happened continues.  The m...

Michael Morrison and his girlfriend, Debbie Means, were brutally murdered on prom night in 1980. After attending the dance, the couple was run off the road and forced at gunpoint to get into another car. Debbie was raped, strangled to death, and then Mike was shot execution-style. After attending the dance, Mike and Debbie got dinner at the Carriage House Restaurant in Belleville, and then attended a small party at the abandoned Peabody strip pits. They left about 2:30 a.m. but never made it home. It’s believed that Mike’s 1963 Plymouth Belvedere was run off the road before the couple was forced at gunpoint to get into someone else’s car.  They were then driven three miles away to an isolated spot near Funk School Road and Jack’s Run Road where Mike was locked in the trunk while Debbie was bound, raped and strangled to death. Mike was then removed from the trunk and shot point-blank in the back of the head three times and left face-down in a ditch. Investigators soon zeroed in on M...