New Jersey nurse gunned down at work by estranged husband in murder-suicide: police
A
New Jersey nurse
was shot and killed inside her workplace in an apparent murder-suicide, after her estranged husband allegedly ambushed her outside and chased her into the building, authorities said.Brandon Alexander, 35, targeted his wife, Victoria Alexander, 38, a nurse at the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township, around 6 a.m. Monday morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.Brandon Alexander blocked his wife's car in the parking lot as she arrived for work, got inside her vehicle and left two suicide notes on the dashboard, investigators said.Prosecutors said that when a food delivery driver asked him to move his car, Victoria Alexander seized the chance to escape and ran into the building.
ARIZONA WOMAN CHARGED WITH KILLING NEWBORN CHILD 45 YEARS AFTER BODY WAS FOUND
Her husband, however, followed her inside and
shot her multiple times
before turning the gun on himself, according to authorities.
ANNA KEPNER'S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN'S CRUISE SHIP DEATH
Victoria Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene. Brandon Alexander was rushed to a hospital but later died from his injuries, officials said.Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident. There were no reports of other injuries.Investigators did not immediately share the contents of the two apparent suicide notes. |
Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder
The father of an 18-year-old allegedly
murdered and sexually assaulted
in her cruise ship cabin says her accused stepbrother is a "danger" who belongs in "an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs."Christopher Kepner
told the Daily Mail
that he is outraged that the accused murderer, 16-year-old T.H., is still allowed to live with a relative despite being federally charged as an adult."We're upset that he's still out. We're six months in, and he should already have been arrested, and yet he's free to do whatever he wants right now," Christopher Kepner told the outlet. "That's our problem. He's been able to do whatever he wants and go where he wants, but the family's been sitting here unable to do anything."T.H. was initially
charged as a juvenile
on Feb. 2. He is
charged with first-degree murder
and aggravated sexual abuse. If convicted, the teen faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
ANNA KEPNER'S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN'S CRUISE SHIP DEATH
The charges come months after the teen, affectionately called "Anna banana," was found dead onboard the cruise ship during a family vacation with her father, stepmother, grandparents and several siblings.
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"I want to see him in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. He does not need to be free. He does not need to be in the general public, around any kids or women in general," Christopher Kepner said."He's a danger to himself and a danger to others."
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Kepner said that the 16-year-old has shown no remorse since the alleged murder, the Daily Mail reported.
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"He's still saying that he can't remember and that's about it. He hasn't apologized. He hasn't shown any remorse for anything," he added. On Monday, the
U.S. Attorney's Office
, Southern District of Florida announced that Anna's stepbrother would be charged as an adult.
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The teen is facing possible life in prison if convicted, records showed. Fox News Digital has reached out to T.H.'s attorneys for comment."Our hearts go out to the victim's family during this unimaginable loss," U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida said. "A
federal grand jury
has returned an indictment charging serious offenses that allegedly occurred aboard a vessel in international waters. We will present the evidence in court and pursue this case with professionalism and care. As in every case, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
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Anna Kepner was discovered dead around 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 7 inside
her cabin
aboard the cruise ship. Authorities later
ruled
her death a homicide
caused by "mechanical asphyxiation," according to documents previously reviewed by Fox News Digital.According to investigators, she was found under the bed in her cabin, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life jackets. The cabin was
shared with her stepbrother
.In February, T.H. was seen
arriving in
federal court in Miami
. The teenager walked into the courthouse in a camouflage hoodie, his face concealed beneath a low-pulled baseball cap and a hood wrapped tightly around it. |
Avid runner stabbed and shot in string of random attacks allegedly carried out by repeat offender
A 40-year-old avid runner was stabbed and shot during a string of attacks allegedly carried out by a repeat offender in Georgia.Lauren Bullis, 40, was identified as one of the victims in Monday's string of attacks in
DeKalb County, Georgia
. Police arrested 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel on Monday following the back-to-back incidents."It is apparent to us that this was a completely random attack," Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley said Monday.
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The timeline of the terror began at approximately 12:50 a.m. Monday, when
DeKalb County Police
discovered a woman shot multiple times on Wesley Chapel Road. She later died from her injuries, police said. Authorities have not identified her.The violence then shifted to
Brookhaven, where
a man was ambushed and shot several times while sleeping outside a business center on Peachtree Road. He remains in critical condition.
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The spree reached a horrific conclusion around 6:50 a.m. on Battle Forest Drive. There, 40-year-old Bullis was found both shot and stabbed in a
vicious attack
. Witnesses, police said, reported seeing a man standing over her before he fled the scene. Bullis did not survive her injuries.Adel was captured in Troup County after law enforcement used license plate recognition cameras to track his silver Volkswagen Jetta, police said.
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He is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in Brookhaven, with
further charges expected
across the jurisdiction.
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Records reviewed by FOX 5 Atlanta show that Adel is no stranger to the legal system. He was arrested last fall for
sexual battery
in Chatham County and was sentenced to jail time and probation, which included a requirement for a mental health evaluation.Bullis' social media accounts showed that the 40-year-old Georgia woman was an avid runner, posting photos of participating in recent races.In a Facebook post,
her cousin
, Lee Renfroe, wrote that Bullis was "such a special person.""My cousin Lauren Bullis was brutally murdered in a series of violent attacks in the Decatur GA area," he wrote. "We love you and miss you Lauren. Please say a prayer for our families as well as the families of the other victims. I don't even know how to completely put my thoughts together right now." |
Three-year-old girl killed, pregnant mother injured after alleged drag racers split car in half in Arizona
A 3-year-old girl died last week after a high-speed crash that split a car in half and left her pregnant mother injured at an intersection in
Tucson, Arizona
, leading to second-degree murder charges against two alleged drag racers, ages 22 and 16.Officers responded around 1 p.m. April 10 to the intersection, where a silver Toyota Camry and a white Hyundai Genesis collided in what investigators described as a violent, high-impact crash.The child, who was properly secured in a
car seat
, was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries. An adult woman driving the Camry was also seriously injured. The Genesis driver suffered minor injuries.A GoFundMe that the victims' family created for funeral and medical expenses identified the toddler as Anna, "a bright, joyful, and loving little girl."
1-YEAR-OLD INJURED AFTER TEEN DRIVER CRASHES CAR OFF OKLAHOMA BRIDGE
"In this heartbreaking moment, we lost our sweet Anna, their beloved three-year-old daughter tragically passed away from her injuries from the collision," the family said in the fundraiser post.The fundraiser identified the adult female as
Anna's mother
, who it said is nine months pregnant. It said she was recovering at a hospital while "facing every parent's worst nightmare" in the "unimaginable loss" of her youngest daughter.Investigators said the Genesis was
racing another vehicle
, believed to be a multicolored Dodge Charger, at speeds far above the limit when it struck the Camry as it attempted a left turn, splitting the vehicle in half. The Dodge Charger fled the scene.
ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED IN DEADLY 124 MPH CHASE THAT KILLED PREGNANT TEEN, UNBORN CHILD
Police arrested Christian Isaiah Randall
, the 22-year-old driver of the Genesis, and charged him with second-degree murder, along with multiple counts of endangerment and aggravated assault. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.The driver of the second vehicle was identified as a 16-year-old boy on Sunday after investigators said they located the Dodge Charger involved in the incident.The boy was arrested and
charged with second-degree murder
and multiple counts of endangerment and aggravated assault. Police said he was booked into the Pima County Juvenile Detention Center.Authorities said excessive speed was the primary cause of the crash, though the investigation remains ongoing. |
California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter
A man in California was caught on Ring camera trying to break into someone's home demanding to know where their daughter was, only to be confronted by the homeowner,
according to police
.Jason Nichols, 30, faces charges of burglary, vandalism and making criminal threats after police said he tried to break into the Fairfield residence and identified himself as a fictional wizard. While Nichols appeared calm when he approached the home, things took a turn after he refused to leave.At the time, the homeowner's pregnant wife and 5-year-old child hid in the garage."I just want to make sure everything is OK. There seems to be something going on," Nichols said, according to
KTVU
.
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"What do you mean?" the homeowner responded, while asking Nichols to leave.Nichols seemingly appeared to become agitated after talking with the homeowner on the Ring camera, shouting, "Where's your daughter? Who's in there with you? Open this f------ door or I'm breaking it down."
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"I'm giving you a chance - get the f--- out of my house," the homeowner said."My name is Harry Dresden, mother f---!" Nichols said. "This is my neighborhood."
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Dresden is a
fictional wizard from a TV series
.After the suspect was taken into custody, Fairfield police said a witness came forward regarding a separate incident involving Nichols and her child, but didn't provide more details. Nichols was arrested on charges of annoying or molesting a child under 18 regarding that incident.
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At one point, Nichols
removed a hanging decoration
from the entryway and continued shouting, threatening to "f------ kill" the homeowner if he didn't open the door.Nichols got into the house by breaking a gate and entering through a sliding glass door, according to police. The homeowner returned as Nichols
gained entry into the house
and confronted Nichols with a shovel. Fairfield police said the homeowner and Nichols sustained head injuries.Police arrested Nichols and took him to a local hospital for treatment, and he was later booked at the Solano County Jail.According to
NBC Bay Area
, Nichols lives behind the victim's home. His bond was set at $250,000. |
House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash
House lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on an
aviation safety bill
aimed at preventing another deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C.The legislation, known as the ALERT Act, would require aircraft operating in busy or controlled airspace to use systems that help pilots track nearby planes and helicopters more precisely - a capability federal safety officials have long said could prevent catastrophic collisions.The measure would also require new collision-prevention technology across much of the U.S. aircraft fleet, overhaul helicopter routes near major airports, and require the Federal Aviation Administration to update air traffic control procedures and training.The push for reform follows the Jan. 29, 2025, crash involving an American Airlines jet and a
U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter
near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft. The disaster marked the deadliest U.S. plane crash in more than two decades.
FORMER AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER: OUR AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEM IS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH EBAY PARTS
Lawmakers revised the bill in recent weeks after federal safety officials criticized an earlier version. It is now headed to the House floor after unanimous approval in two key committees."The bipartisan ALERT Act is a comprehensive package that addresses the probable cause, contributing factors and responds to all 50 safety recommendations that were issued by the NTSB," Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., said during a March 26 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup, per
Roll Call
. Graves and Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., co-sponsored the bill.Graves said lawmakers "worked diligently with the NTSB to refine and improve the legislation" after earlier concerns that the bill did not go far enough.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER SHOULD HAVE WARNED PLANE OF ARMY HELICOPTER'S PATH AHEAD OF FATAL DC CRASH: FAA
The National Transportation Safety Board has said long-standing
safety concerns
went unaddressed in the years leading up to the crash.The agency has recommended expanded
aircraft-tracking technology
since at least 2008, warning that gaps in how planes and helicopters detect one another in crowded airspace posed a serious risk. Investigators said such systems could have prevented the collision if both aircraft had them installed and activated.The collision exposed broader weaknesses in how military and civilian aircraft operate in shared airspace, especially near major airports with heavy traffic.At the time of the crash, the Army helicopter was not broadcasting its location data, in line with military policies designed to limit visibility during some operations. But the flight was a routine training mission, not a sensitive operation, raising questions about whether those exemptions should apply more broadly.The House bill seeks to address some of those concerns by requiring aircraft to use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In, or ADS-B In, technology, which allows pilots to receive real-time location data on nearby aircraft. Most aircraft already use ADS-B Out systems that broadcast their own position.
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Still, critics say the legislation may not go far enough.In a joint
statement
, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., said the House bill "falls short on a strong and clear requirement for common-sense situational awareness technology recommended by the NTSB 18 times."The senators pointed to a separate proposal known as the ROTOR Act, which would impose stricter requirements by mandating ADS-B in technology across aircraft, including
military flights
. The bill passed the Senate unanimously in December but fell short of the threshold needed to advance in the House."Any legislation that is expected to pass both the House and the Senate will have to apply the strongest ADS-B safety standards to all aircraft, civil and military," Cruz and Cantwell said.
Families of the victims
have also pushed lawmakers to strengthen the bill, including by setting firm deadlines for new safety measures and requiring all aircraft - including military helicopters on routine flights - to broadcast their positions."Recommendations without firm deadlines and clear mandates become recommendations without results," the Families of Flight 5342 said in a
statement
.The group added that "a clear ADS-B In mandate that fully meets the NTSB's own recommendations must be part of any bill that becomes law."Fox News Digital has reached out to Graves and Larsen for comment. |
Cop who killed drug suspect with Igloo cooler appeals conviction that made him an example
The
New York defense attorney
for former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, sentenced last week to years in prison for the death of a fleeing suspect, says he's been "completely overwhelmed" by the public support for his client following his controversial trial.Duran was convicted of manslaughter in February after a bench trial in the death of Eric Duprey."It's rare when you're in my position to get such support from the community, when you're a criminal defense attorney," Duran's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, told Fox News Digital. "So it's been pretty amazing and... unique how many people have reached out complaining about the verdict, complaining about the sentence, and their desires to help Sgt. Duran any way they can."
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE VOWS TO PARDON COP CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER IN DEATH OF FLEEING SUSPECT
Duprey was driving a motorized scooter in the direction of multiple civilians and
police officers
while fleeing a drug sting when Duran threw a bystander's Igloo cooler at him in an attempt to stop him, according to his defense team.He was going close to 30 mph and put the pedestrians at risk of severe injury and possibly death, a defense expert testified at trial. Duran threw the cooler to prevent anyone else from being hurt, according to the defense.It knocked Duprey to the ground. He wasn't wearing a helmet. And he suffered a fatal head injury.Duran's supporters allege that Duprey was a known member of the Trinitarios gang - which has been blamed for machete attacks in the Bronx in the past.Prosecutors from New York Attorney General Letitia James's office had requested a five-to 15-year sentence.
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Judge Guy Mitchell sentenced him to three to nine years in prison last week, drawing political attention and prompting Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman,
New York's Republican candidate for governor
, to vow to pardon Duran on his first day in office if he defeats Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in November."I back the blue - that's why Nassau County is the safest county in the nation," Blakeman told Fox News Digital. "Meanwhile, in Kathy Hochul's New York, a police officer is headed to prison while criminals get second chances. That's backwards, and it will change when I'm governor."Mitchell rejected Duran's argument that the cooler throwing was justified in order to protect other people from harm and said the sentence would serve as a "general deterrent" for other officers.
NYC JUDGE SEEKS TO MAKE EXAMPLE OF OFFICER WHO THREW COOLER AT FLEEING SUSPECT, CAUSING FATAL CRASH
"It is such a unique set of circumstances, I don't know what example it could set except to deter cops from doing the best they can," Aidala told Fox News Digital. "This wasn't a routine traffic stop or they were chasing someone and this is gonna deter them from handling a stop a certain way."Duran didn't intend to use lethal force, he said, arguing that's why he improvised with the cooler rather than drawing his gun."They're telling cops don't throw a cooler at a guy on a motorcycle on the sidewalk in the middle of the afternoon next to a park going 30 miles an hour after they just committed a felony or a drug sale," he said. "I don't know who it's setting an example to."Duran is
seeking an appeal
, and Aidala said he asked an appellate judge on Friday to release his client on bail while that proceeds. Oral arguments are expected later this week.Vincent Vallelong, president on the NYPD's Sergeant's Benevolent Association, said the union continues to support Duran."The SBA's focus at this time is to get this horrific injustice overturned before the November elections," he said. "The silence from many of our elected officials is just as disturbing as the message the judge handed down last week."The union and the National Police Defense Foundation have teamed up to raise money for Duran's appeal through a Kindful campaign, he added. |
Husband of missing American woman will remain in Bahamas after jail release, attorney says
FREEPORT, Bahamas - The husband of a missing American woman who was held in a
Bahamian jail
for five days before his Monday night release will remain in the Bahamas, according to his attorney. Brian Hooker was behind bars at the Central Police Station in Freeport from Wednesday to Monday evening as the Rohal Bahamian Police Force (RBPF), in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, investigated the disappearance of his wife off the coast of Elbow Cay in Great Abaco Island on Saturday, April 4.
MISSING AMERICAN WOMAN'S HUSBAND BRIAN HOOKER RELEASED AFTER ARREST IN BAHAMAS DISAPPEARANCE
"He wants to continue with the search for his wife, because that is his main focus," Terrel Butler told Fox News Digital. "So as long as he can remain in the Bahamas, you remain in the Bahamas."She said that on Tuesday, Hooker will meet with Bahamian police in an attempt to recover electronics, including his phone and computer, that were confiscated during the investigation. He maintained his innocence throughout the investigation, which is still ongoing, and his time in custody. Bahamian authorities have the option to arrest Hooker again if they see fit. It is unclear whether Hooker is currently in possession of his passport. Hooker walked out the front door of the Central Police Station, attorney in tow, at around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. The pair bolted for a taxi, and Hooker stayed overnight at a local hotel.Lynette Hooker was last seen the night of April 4 after the couple left the Abaco Inn on a dinghy
headed back to their anchored yacht
.According to Brian, the wind gusts and choppy waters rocked their eight-foot dinghy as they left the harbor outside the restaurant and resort, and
Lynette fell overboard
. Subsequently, he said, he drifted and paddled about four miles before washing up on a rocky beach in Marsh Harbour, where he encountered a security guard at a boatyard who called police. Hooker said he initially helped police with the search before he was taken into custody on Wednesday.
LYNETTE HOOKER MISSING IN BAHAMAS: TIMELINE OF MICHIGAN WOMAN'S DISAPPEARANCE, HUSBAND'S ARREST
Bahamian law allows for a 48-hour detention in jail without charging someone
with a crime
. Under special circumstances, that detention can be extended, and in Hooker's case, it was. He spent 72 more hours behind bars after authorities decided not to release him on Friday night.Family members, including his step-daughter, made claims of abuse against the 58-year-old, who is from Michigan but retired to his boat with his wife several years ago.
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"I've seen him choke out one of his daughters before. And we had to go to court for that," Karli Aylesworth told Fox & Friends last week. "So he's just repeating patterns."Hooker denied wrongdoing and
has spoken publicly about
the incident, saying in a Facebook post that he is "heartbroken.""I am heartbroken over the recent boat accident in unpredictable seas and high winds that caused my beloved Lynette to fall from our small dinghy near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas," he wrote. "Despite desperate attempts to reach her, the winds and currents drove us further apart. We continue to search for her and that is my sole focus."
Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
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New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts
New video shows the moment that the
Artemis II astronauts
were welcomed back to Earth as a Navy medical team opened the hatch to their Orion module after the crew splashed down safely in the Pacific following their historic journey around the moon.Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen
returned from their 10-day lunar mission
on Friday, flying farther from Earth than any human has before.On Monday, Wiseman shared new video on X showing the perspective of a Navy medical team opening the module's hatch in the waters off the coast of San Diego."Jesse, Steve, Laddy, and Vlad.... such an incredible feeling to welcome you aboard Integrity after a nearly 700,000-mile journey. Forever thankful for your service to our crew and the nation," Wiseman wrote in the X post.
ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUT TELLS TRUMP WHAT COMMUNICATION BLACKOUT WAS LIKE: 'I SAID A LITTLE PRAYER'
After opening the hatch, the Navy team is heard greeting the returning astronauts. Two members of the team are seen entering the module and exchanging fist bumps with the Artemis II crew.After being helped out of the Orion crew module, the four astronauts were taken aboard the USS John P. Murtha for
medical evaluation after the mission
.The
Orion spacecraft
traveled 252,000 miles from Earth in its journey.
ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUTS NEARLY HALFWAY TO THE MOON AS NASA SHARES STUNNING PHOTOS FROM ORION SPACECRAFT
The spacecraft reentered the Earth's atmosphere Friday at around 25,000 mph, slowing to about 20 mph using an 11-parachute sequence before landing in the ocean about 60 miles off the coast at 5:07 p.m. local time.During its reentry, the temperatures outside the spacecraft reached as high as 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.In the next high-stakes mission set to launch next year, Artemis III astronauts will remain in Earth's orbit and practice docking their Orion capsule with a commercial lunar lander, a critical step before any return to the moon.The Artemis IV is planned to follow in 2028, a mission that could carry astronauts in the first planned
moon landing
of the program.
Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report.
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Arizona woman charged with killing newborn child 45 years after body was found
More than four decades after a newborn girl was found suffocated and abandoned on a North Dakota college campus, authorities say DNA technology has finally led to a murder charge against a 65-year-old
Arizona woman
.Nancy Jean Trottier, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, appeared in court Monday in Barnes County after investigators linked her through DNA to the infant known for decades only as "Rebecca,"
Valley News Live
in North Dakota reported.The newborn's body was discovered on April 16, 1981, in a wooded area behind a dorm on the Valley City State College campus. The baby still had her umbilical cord attached, and a plastic covering had been placed over her face.An autopsy determined the infant had been born alive about three days before her body was discovered, and that she died from acute asphyxia, consistent with suffocation, the outlet reported.
MAN SENTENCED FOR STRANGLING MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE STUDENT TO DEATH WITH TANK TOP IN COLD CASE KILLING
For years, investigators had no suspect and no identity for the child. Police gave the baby the name "Rebecca" before she was buried.The case was reopened in 2019 after advances in DNA technology. Authorities exhumed the child's remains and used genetic genealogy to track down possible relatives.The investigation eventually led to Trottier, who attended
the college
from 1978 to 1982.
TED BUNDY UNMASKED IN DECADES-OLD TEEN MURDER AS COLD CASE FINALLY SOLVED BY DNA: REPORT
During a 2021 interview, Trottier reportedly became emotional and told investigators, "maybe it was me" and "It could be, maybe it was me," according to court documents obtained by Valley News Live and
KVLY-TV
.
DNA results
returned in 2023 provided a breakthrough.Investigators said it is 3.481 quadrillion times more likely that Trottier and her husband are the biological parents of the infant than unrelated individuals, the outlets reported. DNA consistent with Trottier was also found on tissue paper recovered at the scene.Trottier now faces a Class AA felony
murder charge
. She was being held on $750,000 bond, according to online court records.She is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing and arraignment on May 21. |
Teen takeover spirals into chaos - gunfire reported as police rush in day after leaders call for calm
A chaotic "teen takeover" in
downtown Detroit
unfolded Saturday, just one day after city leaders and youth organizers publicly called for safer spaces for teens - highlighting growing concerns about a nationwide trend of youth mayhem.Videos circulating on social media show dozens of teens flooding downtown streets, with crowds running through the area and prompting a police response.Authorities
told FOX 2 Detroit
that a gun was fired during the chaos, though no injuries were reported.Police also detained multiple teens as they worked to regain control, with some individuals placed on buses due to the situation.
VIDEO SHOWS LATEST LOS ANGELES STREET TAKEOVER AS MOB WREAKS HAVOC, VANDALIZES OCCUPIED CITY BUS
The mob scene was reportedly organized on social media, part of a growing trend known as "teen takeovers," where groups of young people coordinate meetups in public spaces.Similar
incidents have been reported
in cities including Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C., raising concerns among law enforcement and city leaders about safety and supervision.As cities grapple with how to respond to these gatherings, community groups have offered a different perspective.
VIDEO SHOWS TEENS TAKE OVER CHICAGO STREETS AS MAYOR WARNS OF 'TRENDS' THAT CAN TURN 'DEADLY'
Ceasefire Detroit has previously urged calm around similar gatherings, emphasizing that most teens are not involved in violence. In a past statement about "teen takeovers," the group said that while large crowds may appear chaotic, only a few individuals are typically responsible for disruptions."From the sidewalk, it looked like chaos... but... it was only about 40 kids actually causing trouble," the group said, adding that "most of these kids aren't out there to do wrong; they are out there trying to be seen."Ceasefire Detroit has also stressed that prevention efforts should focus on engagement, saying "safety isn't just about patrols, it's about connection."
VIOLENT DC TEEN TAKEOVER IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD ESCALATES TO GUNFIRE
Still, the events in Detroit have raised concerns about how quickly these gatherings can escalate.The incident came one day after Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield stood alongside teen organizers during a Friday news conference, emphasizing the need for more spaces where young people can gather safely."Last week we all saw what has been called as teen takeovers happen not only in Detroit, but around the nation," Sheffield said. "What is happening here in our city is something different... something powerful."She said many teens are simply looking for places where they feel welcome.
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"They want to be a part of a city and a place downtown where they feel welcome. Because Detroit and downtown is for everyone," Sheffield said, adding that "enforcement alone is not the answer."Teen organizers echoed that message, saying the goal was not to cause harm.
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"My intentions... wasn't bad. I just wanted to get out the house... have fun," one teen said. "I just want to see somewhere safe for everybody."Another teen acknowledged concerns about how the gatherings can escalate.
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"The vandalism and the violence... was harmful and very unacceptable," the teen said. "These actions put people at risk... and created an unsafe environment."City leaders say they are working to expand youth programming, extend recreation center hours and create designated spaces for teens, particularly as summer approaches.
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But the rapid escalation of Saturday's gathering underscores the challenge cities face as these events can quickly grow and spiral out of control.Police said the gathering was not random and had been advertised on social media, according to FOX 2, adding that
authorities had been tracking
groups of teens throughout the night.Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, including who fired the weapon.Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office, police and Ceasefire Detroit for comment. |
Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's home sparks fears of copycat strikes against tech executives
The predawn Molotov cocktail attack on Sam Altman's
San Francisco
home has signaled a volatile new era of anti-tech extremism, sparking fears among federal authorities that this could ignite a wave of copycat strikes against high-profile executives
.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Monday that her office will aggressively pursue charges against suspect Daniel Moreno-Gama, citing a dangerous escalation in the debate surrounding
artificial intelligence.
"My office will prosecute this case to the fullest extent of the law," Jenkins said. "This should also be a moment where our nation reflects on the often incendiary rhetoric that is being used in discussions about artificial intelligence and its future impacts on our society."While the investigation continues, Jenkins said that ideological disagreements do not justify physical harm.
GUNFIRE, ARSON AND VANDALISM: TRACKING POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN AMERICA
"In no way should we be at the point where a man could have lost his life over differences of opinion and concerns," she said. "We must, as I've said before, about political rhetoric, turn down the temperature of our discussions and engage in healthy dialogue."The use of incendiary weapons marks an escalation in the severity of the crime, according to Josh Schirard, the law enforcement director for weapons company Byrna and a former Galveston County police captain."While an unprovoked attack on any person is a serious criminal offense, the use of explosive and incendiary devices puts it into a whole new category," Schirard told Fox News Digital.
FBI RAIDS TEXAS HOME OF SUSPECT ACCUSED OF THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT SAM ALTMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE
Schirard said that despite their often crude construction, Molotov cocktails carry heavy legal weight. Under federal law, mere possession of such a device is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. When those devices are actually deployed, the legal consequences become even more severe."In a case like this, where an explosive device was deployed in an apparent attempt to target an individual, sentencing exposure could reach decades," Schirard said.U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Craig Missakian warned that the investigation could expand to include a domestic terrorism charge if a political motive is established."We are at the beginning of this investigation, but if the evidence shows that Mr. Moreno-Gama executed these attacks to change public policy or to coerce government or other officials, we will treat this as an act of domestic terrorism," Missakian said Monday.
TWO ARRESTED IN POSSIBLE SHOOTING NEAR OPENAI CEO SAM ALTMAN'S HOME
On Monday, federal authorities raided the
Texas home
of Moreno-Gama, the 20-year-old suspect accused of carrying out the attack at Altman's San Francisco residence. Fox News was on the ground as authorities executed a search warrant in Spring, Texas.Authorities allege that Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas to San Francisco with the intent to kill Altman, according to a federal criminal complaint. He now faces a litany of charges, including attempted premeditated murder of both Altman and a security guard, attempted arson, and the possession and ignition of a destructive device with the intent to murder.Authorities say Moreno-Gama
threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman's home
early Friday morning, setting the front gate on fire. No injuries were reported.
I SURVIVED ANTIFA VIOLENCE - NOW MINNESOTA IS REPEATING DANGEROUS LEFT-WING MISTAKES
Investigators allege the suspect later went to OpenAI headquarters, where surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the building's glass doors. Security personnel told police he threatened to burn the building and kill those inside before he was arrested outside the facility. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly carrying a jug of kerosene and a lighter.Sources close to the investigation told Fox News that Moreno-Gama was motivated by
anti-AI views
and was carrying a manifesto described as a "three-part series."
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The document allegedly included a list of other AI executives and investors, along with their names and addresses, raising concerns among authorities about the potential for copycat threats.
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Moreno-Gama remains in custody and is also facing multiple state felony charges, including attempted murder, in connection with the incident at Altman's home. The Justice Department is expected to pursue federal charges.Schirard said that attacks involving improvised incendiary weapons typically trigger a coordinated
federal response
, including involvement from agencies such as the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as increased monitoring for potential related threats.
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"And as we've seen with this administration, it is also likely that those possible threats will be handled swiftly and aggressively before they could be carried out," he said.
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Hours after the attack on his house, Altman posted a photo of his husband and their toddler in a blog post addressing the threats against him."Normally we try to be pretty private, but in this case I am sharing a photo in the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think about me," Altman wrote.He added that "fear and anxiety about AI is justified" but it was important to "de-escalate the rhetoric and tactics and try to have fewer explosions in fewer homes, figuratively and literally."In a separate incident over the weekend,
two additional individuals were arrested
following reports of gunfire near Altman's home. San Francisco police said that event was unrelated and there is no indication the residence was being targeted in that case. |
US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says
The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike targeting suspected cartel operatives in the
Eastern Pacific
on Monday, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)."Applying total systemic friction on the cartels," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X. "On April 13, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by
Designated Terrorist Organizations
."Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the post continued. "
Two male narco-terrorists
were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed."The strike comes two days after SOUTHCOM conducted similar operations against two other suspected vessels operated by designated groups.
US, ECUADOR LAUNCH JOINT OPERATIONS TARGETING NARCO-TERROR GROUPS: SOUTHCOM
Officials said intelligence confirmed those vessels were traveling along known
drug trafficking routes
in the Eastern Pacific and were actively engaged in narcotics operations.Two men were killed in the first strike and three in the second, while one individual survived the initial attack.SOUTHCOM said it immediately called on the
U.S. Coast Guard
to conduct search and rescue operations for the lone survivor. No U.S. forces were injured in either operation.
US MILITARY LAUNCHES DEADLY STRIKE ON DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN THE PACIFIC, LEAVING 2 DEAD AND 1 SURVIVOR
The operations are part of a broader U.S. military effort to disrupt cartel-linked trafficking networks at sea, with officials increasingly describing such groups using terrorism-related designations.The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting
transnational criminal organizations
operating along key maritime drug routes in the region.The Eastern Pacific remains a major corridor for narcotics trafficking, where cartels frequently rely on small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs north toward the U.S. and Central America.
US KILLS 11 IN 3 STRIKES ON ALLEGED DRUG-RUNNING BOATS
The use of the term "Designated Terrorist Organizations" reflects a more aggressive posture by the Trump administration, which has expanded the use of military force against suspected narcotics traffickers beyond traditional law enforcement approaches.SOUTHCOM has not released additional details about the identities of those killed or the specific groups involved.The command is responsible for military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including counter-narcotics missions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks that threaten U.S. interests.The U.S. has carried out dozens of strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in recent months as part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations and increase pressure on transnational criminal organizations.
Fox News Digital's Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report.
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Butler man's online rants to kill Trump end in guilty plea after FBI probe
A Butler, Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to making threats to assassinate President
Donald Trump
, other U.S. officials and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).Shawn Monper, 32, pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of threatening to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement officers with intent to impede or retaliate against them while they were carrying out their duties.Law enforcement officials arrested Monper on April 9, 2025, after launching an investigation into threats posted on YouTube by a user identified as "Mr Satan."The FBI was notified about Monper's YouTube account on April 8, 2025, and was able to link it to his home in Butler.
BONDI PRAISES RYAN ROUTH VERDICT, SAYS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT WAS AN 'AFFRONT TO OUR VERY NATION ITSELF'
He made several threatening statements between Jan. 15 and April 5, including that he was "
going to assassinate
" Trump "myself," that "ICE are terrorist people, we need to start killing them," and that "eventually im going to do a mass shooting."On Feb. 17, he wrote: "Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon [Musk], all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way. Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0."The FBI investigation also found that Monper obtained a
firearms permit
after Trump's inauguration, which he referenced on his YouTube account.
MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING TRUMP ASSASSINATION CLAIMS IRAN FORCED HIM TO
"I have bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office," he wrote after Trump's second inauguration. In March, he added, "I have been buying 1 gun a month since the election, body armor, and ammo."Monper threatened ICE again on April 1, writing, "If I see an
armed ICE agent
, I will consider it a domestic terrorist, and an active shooter and open fire on them."The
Butler Township Police Department in Pennsylvania
investigated the case alongside the FBI.
FBI 'STONEWALLED' HOUSE TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT INVESTIGATION, CONGRESSMEN ALLEGE
U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy scheduled
Monper's sentencing
for August 12, 2026.Monper faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison on each count, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.Trump was shot in the ear during a
campaign rally in Butler
on July 13, 2024. The shooter was killed by the Secret Service.Ryan Routh was also arrested for
attempting to assassinate
the president in September 2024 after he was found armed and lying in wait outside his golf course in West Palm Beach. In February, Routh was sentenced to life in prison plus seven years. |
WATCH: Rowdy teenagers swarm DC Navy Yard in waterfront takeover despite police juvenile curfew zone
A crowd of rowdy teenagers swarmed the
Navy Yard
waterfront in Washington, D.C., over the weekend, the latest in a series of "viral takeovers" challenging city officials.Video captured by D.C. activist Elissa De Souza posted on X showed a mass of people in a busy intersection in the city's Navy Yard neighborhood Sunday."What should've been a great night out in Navy Yard turned into something we're seeing far too often," De Souza wrote. "This isn't a one-off-it's a repeat pattern, and it's happening later and later into the night. Residents and visitors should be able to enjoy a beautiful day, support new businesses, and have a peaceful meal without worrying about safety or disruption."The gathering came during a weekend when the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) implemented a temporary juvenile curfew zone in Navy Yard.
WATCH: Swarm of teens floods DC streets in 'takeover'
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From Friday through Sunday, the curfew restricted anyone under 18 from gathering in groups of nine or more within the designated area during evening hours, unless exempted.According to MPD, the curfew zone was in effect from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night.
Police maintained an increased presence
in Navy Yard and other areas where similar gatherings have previously occurred, they said.
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Authorities said that while some groups briefly engaged in
disorderly behavior Saturday night
, they dispersed without incident. No criminal offenses were reported in the curfew zone over the weekend, and no arrests were made by MPD in connection with the gatherings.
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However, Metro Transit Police made four arrests at the nearby Waterfront Metro station outside the curfew zone. Details about the four arrests were not immediately available.On Sunday night, officers recorded six curfew violations within the Navy Yard area, police said.
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"MPD is committed to doing everything possible to keep D.C. residents and visitors safe, and that includes supporting spaces to enable youth to gather to enjoy our city," Interim Chief of Police Jeffrey W. Carroll said in a statement.A citywide juvenile curfew remains in effect daily from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., and officials are urging parents and guardians to monitor their children's whereabouts as spring break continues.Such "teen takeovers" have been happening across
the District
. The incidents typically involve large gatherings of young people and disruptive behavior. |
Eric Swalwell faces Manhattan sex assault probe after ending California governor campaign amid allegations
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is investigating sex assault allegations against embattled Rep.
Eric Swalwell
, a California Democrat who suspended his campaign to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom after the accusations became public last week.Separately, the House Ethics Committee announced Monday its own probe into allegations of sexual misconduct.A former staffer accused Swalwell of sexually assaulting her when she was blackout drunk twice, including once in New York City in 2024, according to a report in the
San Francisco Chronicle
published Friday.
SWALWELL'S FORMER FEMALE STAFFER DROPS BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, EXPOSING HIMSELF: REPORT
The unnamed woman told the paper that she was hired at 21 to work in Swalwell's district office in 2019 and claimed her married boss began pursuing her weeks later. She reportedly claimed he sent her naked pictures over Snapchat and asked for oral sex in a parking lot during a ride home from an event. On another occasion, she claimed to have awoken naked in Swalwell's bed after blacking out drinking.The
New York
investigation stems from separate allegations in the article, when she was no longer an employee of Swalwell's office. They allegedly met up for drinks after a
gala in Manhattan
at around 11:30 p.m. on April 25, 2024.
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According to the report, she claimed to remember only "snippets of the night," including telling Swalwell "no." Three days later, she reportedly told a friend she believed she was sexually assaulted."I have no skin in the game of who becomes
governor of California
, but I feel people have a right to know whether the person who leads a state that is a safe haven for so many women actually treats women with dignity and will protect their rights," the Chronicle quoted her as saying. "No one protected me from him, and so I have to protect the other young women like me who aspire to work in this field and he could prey upon."
SWALWELL THREATENS FBI WITH LEGAL ACTION AS PATEL REPORTEDLY WEIGHS 'FANG FANG' FILES RELEASE
She claimed she kept quiet for years, however, out of fear of retaliation."We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373," a spokesperson for the DA's office told Fox News over the weekend. "Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed,
survivor-centered manner
."Swalwell has
denied the allegations and
apologized to his wife in a video posted online. He said he planned to fight the accusations but stepped out of the California governor's race anyway."I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made," he wrote on X Sunday. "But that's my fight, not a campaign's."Since the initial report,
several other women have come forward
with other misconduct allegations.
Fox News' Max Gorden and Kelly Phares contributed to this report.
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Missing American woman's husband Brian Hooker released after arrest in Bahamas disappearance
GREAT ABACO ISLAND, Bahamas - Bahamian authorities released Brian Hooker, the
husband of missing Michigan boater
Lynette Hooker, after a Monday evening deadline to charge him or let him go in connection with her disappearance, his attorney said.The Royal Bahamas Police Force said the decision followed consultation with the Department of Public Prosecutions, which recommended that Hooker be released pending the outcome of further investigations.Hooker had been held in custody since he was arrested on Wednesday, April 8, as investigators examined the circumstances surrounding his wife's disappearance near Elbow Cay earlier this month.Hooker's immediate next steps remained unclear Monday night. His attorney, Terrel Butler, told Fox News Digital she did not know whether he still has his passport and said she would need to "discuss that further with him and the police" when asked if he is free to leave the Bahamas.Butler said both she and Hooker were exhausted following the ordeal and that she chose to "give him space" after his release, allowing him to return to his hotel. She said they plan to reconvene in the morning.
LYNETTE HOOKER MISSING IN BAHAMAS: TIMELINE OF MICHIGAN WOMAN'S DISAPPEARANCE, HUSBAND'S ARREST
She added that around 7:50 p.m. that authorities did not file charges before the 7:20 p.m. deadline, requiring his release under Bahamian law. Hooker walked out of the police station shortly afterward.Butler had earlier criticized the delay, saying she had not received an update from police after the cutoff and calling the situation "totally unacceptable and disrespectful."Earlier in the day, Butler said Hooker feels "a bit drained and tired from this whole ordeal," and that he's "just hoping to have closure to be released so that he can continue to search to find out what has happened to his wife."Body language expert Susan Constantine told Fox News Digital that Brian Hooker's demeanor following his release stood out as notably restrained, with little visible emotion."He doesn't show a lot of expression in his body movement. There's not a lot of movement - he's not gesturing," Constantine said. "If you didn't know the situation, you might think he was walking into a business meeting."Constantine said Hooker appeared "very matter of fact" and "collected," adding that there was "no sense of urgency," which she described as unusual given the circumstances."He's looking relaxed - creating that presence that he doesn't have a care in the world," she said. "That can be someone who is trying to project, 'I'm innocent,' and perform that way."Property records indicate that Brian and Lynette sold their home in the town of Kentwood, Michigan, in 2020. Fox News Digital was not able to verify any further property records related to the Hookers, who bought a boat in Texas and fixed it up before beginning their sailing trips in 2023, according to videos they shared on their YouTube account, "The Sailing Hookers."Police continue searching for Lynette by air, land and sea, though the effort
has shifted from a rescue
mission to a recovery operation.Lynette Hooker was last seen the night of April 4 after the couple left the Abaco Inn on a dinghy
headed back to their anchored yacht
.
DINGHY ROUTE TAKEN BY MISSING AMERICAN WOMAN AND JAILED HUSBAND RECREATED AS DETAILS OF DISAPPEARANCE EMERGE
Fox News Digital previously retraced the route - a short trip through waters local experts say are typically shallow, clear and heavily trafficked.According to Brian Hooker's account, Lynette
fell overboard in worsening
weather and strong winds. He has said the couple was not wearing life jackets and that the dinghy lost power after the ignition key went into the water.
In a recorded phone call obtained by CBS,
Hooker described the incident as a series of mistakes, saying Lynette "basically just bounced off the dinghy" before he lost sight of her in the dark.He has said he later
paddled for help after
searching for her.
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In an interview on Ashleigh Banfield's "Drop Dead Serious" podcast, Lynette's mother described a volatile relationship and said her daughter had left her husband multiple times in the past."They had a lot of highs and a lot of lows," she said. "When there were bad times, they were bad times."She alleged Brian Hooker could become "mean" and "hateful" when drinking and said there had been instances where he became physical, adding she had long feared for her daughter's safety.Lynette had been planning to leave the marriage, her mother said in the interview.
FRIEND OF BRIAN HOOKER SPEAKS OUT, QUESTIONS DISAPPEARANCE OF WOMAN IN BAHAMAS MYSTERY
Separately, Lynette's daughter, Karli Aylesworth,
has questioned Brian Hooker's
version of events, saying the circumstances surrounding her mother's disappearance "don't add up." In a previous appearance on "Fox & Friends," she also alleged he had been physically violent in the past."I've seen him choke out one of his daughters before. And we had to go to court for that," Aylesworth said. "So he's just repeating patterns."
MISSING AMERICAN'S HUSBAND HAD 'SPOTTY' CELL SERVICE DURING 8-HOUR TREK TO REPORT DISAPPEARANCE: TELECOM BOSS
Brian Hooker has denied wrongdoing and
has spoken publicly about
the incident, saying in a Facebook post that he is "heartbroken.""I am heartbroken over the recent boat accident in unpredictable seas and high winds that caused my beloved Lynette to fall from our small dinghy
near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas
," he wrote. "Despite desperate attempts to reach her, the winds and currents drove us further apart. We continue to search for her and that is my sole focus."
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Hooker's attorney said his client wants "closure" to find out what happened to his wife."He denied the allegations and he maintained his innocence," Terrel Butler said, adding that a decision on whether to charge him would likely come before the deadline.
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The attorney also said the case would ultimately be handled by prosecutors, not just investigating officers, and that Hooker is "drained and tired" as he awaits a decision.If he is not charged by the deadline, authorities would be required to release him, though re-arrest remains a possibility under Bahamian law.
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A flotation device believed to have been thrown to Lynette was recovered, according to multiple reports, but authorities
have not announced that
they have found her body.Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commander Origin Deleveaux
told NBC News
that authorities were continuing to search for Lynette, and that early efforts were complicated by severe weather.
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Fox News Digital has also reported that local boaters say it would be unusual for someone to disappear without a trace in the area due to the water clarity and proximity to land.
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The Hookers had documented their boating lifestyle online after buying and restoring a sailboat in Texas, eventually making their way to the Bahamas.Police said the investigation remains ongoing and are urging anyone with information to come forward.It remains unclear whether authorities could pursue charges at a later time as the case develops.
Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report.
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Illegal immigrant accused of Easter kidnapping, sex assault in college town; DHS rips second attack in weeks
Federal authorities are warning Missouri officials not to release an
illegal immigrant
accused of raping and kidnapping a woman in a quiet college town on Easter Sunday - the second violent crime in the state in just weeks involving a suspect in the country unlawfully.The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that Cristian Lopez-Gomez, a Honduran national who entered the U.S. illegally in April 2024 and was released into the country under the Biden administration, is now charged in the attack in Kirksville, home to Truman State University.Authorities say Lopez-Gomez raped the woman and held her against her will during the holiday weekend. He remains behind bars in the Adair County jail, where
ICE has lodged a detainer
to keep him from being released.DHS reinforced that message in a social media post, urging Missouri officials not to release Lopez-Gomez and stressing that cooperation with ICE is key to ensuring suspects like him are not "released back into our communities."DHS reinforced that message in a statement on Monday, urging Missouri officials not to release Lopez-Gomez, whom it called an "animal" and a "monster." The agency stressed that cooperation with ICE is key to ensuring suspects like him are not "released back into our communities.""Thankfully, Missouri cooperates with ICE law enforcement," DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said. "When state and local law enforcement work with ICE, we can safely remove criminal illegal aliens from our country and put the safety of American citizens first."
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The disturbing case is rattling the college town and fueling broader outrage, coming just weeks after another high-profile attack in Missouri involving an illegal immigrant suspect.In that March case, 18-year-old Honduran national Yefry Archaga-Elvir is accused of luring 15-year-old Miles Young into a deadly ambush before chasing him down and shooting him as the teen reportedly begged for his life.
ICE DETAINER LODGED FOR ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF MURDERING 15-YEAR-OLD MISSOURI BOY WHO BEGGED FOR HIS LIFE
The killing sparked fierce backlash from Republican leaders, who pointed to the suspect's immigration status as a broader public safety failure.
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"Unfortunately, this is just the latest example of a
Missourian killed by an illegal alien
," Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said, calling for sweeping deportation efforts.
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Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., warned that "dangerous individuals who should not be here remain in our communities," while Rep. Mark Alford added, "Our children should NEVER fear murder on our streets."Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek also weighed in, calling the teen's death "another Missouri family destroyed" and arguing the crime "never would've happened" if the suspect had not been in the country.
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Schmitt went further in a separate statement, blasting what he described as an "invasion" and asking, "Where is the outrage when American sons and daughters are murdered by illegal aliens who have no business in our country?"The back-to-back cases have intensified concerns among GOP leaders, who say the attacks underscore growing risks tied to illegal immigration and the need for stronger enforcement.
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DHS officials
echoed that message, emphasizing that when local law enforcement works with ICE, authorities can remove dangerous individuals and "put the safety of American citizens first."Despite initial concerns in the college town, a Truman State University spokesperson and the Kirksville Police confirmed to Fox News Digital that the victim was not a student and that the incident has no known ties to the campus."The alleged incident did not involve a student and there is no known connection between the individuals involved and the University," the school said.Lopez-Gomez is not believed to have a prior criminal history in the U.S., but officials say he entered the country illegally in April 2024 and was released.Both cases remain under investigation. |
Tyler Robinson's defense calls on expert from Kohberger case to argue bias in jury pool
The defense of Charlie Kirk's accused assassin,
Tyler Robinson
, is expected to call on an expert witness who also worked for
Bryan Kohberger
's legal team at Friday's hearing on their motion to kick news cameras out of the courtroom, according to court filings.California-based trial consultant Bryan Edelman, who has a Ph.D. in social psychology, conducted a telephone survey for the defense and reported his findings on March 13."It is Dr. Edelman's opinion that the modern internet and social media ecosystem - especially algorithmic curation and personalization - has fundamentally altered how news is consumed and makes local, high-profile publicity substantially harder to avoid for residents of the locality where the events giving rise to the case occurred and
the case is being tried
," Robinson's attorneys wrote in a filing last week.
ALLEGED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON'S FINGERPRINTS, PALM PRINT FOUND NEAR ROOFTOP
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Edelman's testimony is expected to delve into pretrial publicity and public opinion connected to the case against Robinson, who faces the potential death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder and Kirk's shooting death.Robinson, 22, is accused of firing the fatal shot from a rooftop at Utah Valley University as Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, spoke to a crowd of about 3,000 in the campus' central courtyard.In a summary of Edelman's opinions filed with the court, the defense suggested that social media algorithms promote prominent local news, making it harder for potential jurors to avoid pretrial coverage of a case, including online commentary.
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"Experimental research indicates that hostile or uncivil comments can affect readers' interpretations and perceptions," the defense wrote in the new filing. "In practical terms, the same news item may be encountered alongside inflammatory commentary that can heighten emotional response and shape impressions beyond the factual content of the reporting."Robinson's lawyers, Kathryn Nester, Michael Burt, Richard Novak and Staci Visser, also argued that pretrial publicity impacts the jury pool and can increase the likelihood of guilty verdicts. Judges are often tasked with balancing the public's right to access court proceedings and a defendant's right to a fair trial.
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Edelman also worked on a controversial juror questionnaire on behalf of Kohberger's legal team. It included questions that Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson alleged were aimed at tainting the jury pool in that case.Multiple people contacted for the survey
called police
, raising concerns about violations of a gag order meant to protect details ahead of trial.Judge John Judge, who was presiding over Kohberger's case at the time,
called it "ironic"
that the defense survey could have tainted the jury pool, rather than allegations from the prosecution.
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Mark Calzaretta, a jury consultant and founding partner at Magna Legal Services, told Fox News Digital previously that surveys are common practice when the defense is seeking a change of venue.
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Kohberger's push for a change
of venue out of Latah County succeeded, but he ultimately pleaded guilty in Ada County to avoid the death penalty weeks before his trial was scheduled to begin last year.Robinson's defense has already tried to have the Utah County
Attorney's Office disqualified
from the case over an alleged conflict of interest. Judge Tony Graf Jr. denied the request.Other high-profile cases Edelman has worked on include the murder trial of
former Chicago Police Officer
Jason Van Dyke and Buffalo supermarket mass shooter Payton Gendron.Edelman's testimony is also expected to include topics related from a declaration he filed in Gendron's pending federal case, demographics in Utah County, where Robinson's trial is expected to be held, and the fairness of the
jury selection process
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Florida teacher accused of sex with student whose parents tracked his location
A
Florida high school
math teacher was arrested after investigators say she carried on a sexual relationship with a student, a case that began when suspicious parents tracked their son to a mystery location.Kirsten Rose, 37, a teacher at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, was taken into custody in connection with the case, the
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
said.The investigation began in March when the parents of a male student grew suspicious that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a teacher after he came home late from work and refused to explain where he had been, according to the sheriff's office.When his parents checked his location, they found he had been at an unfamiliar home. The teen initially claimed he was at a girlfriend's house, but later admitted he was in a relationship with his teacher, investigators said.
COLORADO SCHOOL STAFFER ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING 13-YEAR-OLD STUDENT, NOW ON THE RUN
Detectives determined Rose and the student had been communicating privately on
Instagram
since November 2025. Authorities said the relationship turned sexual in February and continued into March.Rose was arrested and booked into the Brevard County Jail, where she is being held without bond.
FLORIDA TEACHER CHARGED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENT WHO LIVED WITH HER
Rose faces five counts of
unlawful sexual activity
with a minor, along with lewd and indecent exposure offenses against a student by an authority figure.The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit. |
WATCH: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog after 10 days in space
A heartfelt video shows Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reuniting with
her dog
after returning from a historic 10-day mission in space.The video captures the dog eagerly anticipating Koch's arrival, barking as she opens the door and embraces her pet.The emotional reunion came just days after
Artemis II splashed down
in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, following the mission around the moon.The crew - three Americans and one Canadian - became the first humans to travel to the moon since NASA's Apollo era more than a half-century ago.
ASTRONAUT TELLS CNN 'ENTIRE' TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DESERVES CREDIT FOR ARTEMIS MISSION SUCCESS
The astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday at Ellington Field near
NASA's Johnson Space Center
and Mission Control after their splashdown the evening prior.After reuniting with their spouses and children, Mission Specialist Koch, Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and Canada's Jeremy Hansen took the stage inside the hangar, surrounded by space center workers and invited guests.During
Artemis II's mission
, the astronauts traveled deeper into space than the moon explorers of decades past and captured
views of the lunar
far side never seen by human eyes. A total solar eclipse added to the spectacle.
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At the mission's farthest point, the crew reached approximately 252,756 miles from Earth before looping behind the moon, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record.The mission also revealed a new perspective of Earth through an "Earthset" image, showing the planet setting behind the moon's gray, cratered surface - echoing the iconic 1968 "Earthrise" photo taken during Apollo 8."Honestly, what struck me wasn't necessarily just Earth - it was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging undisturbed in the universe," Koch said. "
Planet Earth
, you are a crew."Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen are the first humans to travel to the moon since Apollo 17 concluded NASA's initial era of lunar exploration in 1972. A total of 24 astronauts journeyed to the moon during Apollo, including 12 who walked on its surface.NASA has emphasized the importance of Artemis II's success as it prepares for
future missions.
The agency is targeting Artemis III, which is expected to involve crewed operations with a lunar lander, followed by Artemis IV - a planned mission aiming to return astronauts to the moon's surface near the lunar south pole, later this decade. |
Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged as adult with murder, sexual abuse in Florida teen's cruise ship death
The stepbrother of a
Florida teenager
who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship will be charged as an adult, the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida announced.The 16-year-old stepbrother, identified as T.H. in court documents, is accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old Anna Kepner and intentionally killing her on
Carnival Cruise Line's Horizon ship.
T.H. was initially charged as a juvenile on Feb. 2. He is
charged with first-degree murder
and aggravated sexual abuse. If convicted, the teen faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
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The charges come months after the teen, affectionately called "Anna banana," was found dead onboard the cruise ship during a family vacation with her father, stepmother, grandparents and several siblings.In February, T.H. was seen arriving in federal court in Miami. The teenager walked into the courthouse in a camouflage hoodie, his face concealed beneath a low-pulled baseball cap and a hood wrapped tightly around it.
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Kepner was discovered dead around 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 7 inside her cabin aboard the cruise ship. Authorities later
ruled her death a homicide
caused by "mechanical asphyxiation," according to documents previously reviewed by Fox News Digital.
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According to investigators, Kepner was found under the bed in her cabin, wrapped in a blanket and covered with life jackets. The cabin was
shared with her stepbrother
.Anna's father, Christopher Kepner, previously told PEOPLE that he hoped that his stepson "faces the consequences" of his alleged actions."I want him to face the consequences ... I will be fighting to make sure that does happen," Kepner
told People.
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"Our hearts go out to the victim's family during this unimaginable loss," said U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida. "A
federal grand jury
has returned an indictment charging serious offenses that allegedly occurred aboard a vessel in international waters. We will present the evidence in court and pursue this case with professionalism and care. As in every case, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt."
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Fox News Digital has reached out to T.H.'s attorneys for comment. |
FBI raids Texas home of suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's San Francisco house
The FBI
raided the Texas home of a 20-year-old suspect who is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's house in San Francisco last week, Fox News has learned.Fox News was exclusively on the ground as agents gathered evidence while executing a search warrant in Spring, Texas, on Monday morning.The suspect, identified as Daniel Moreno-Gama, is accused of traveling
from Texas to San Francisco
to try and kill the OpenAI CEO.Sources close to the investigation tell Fox News that Moreno-Gama was driven by his anti-AI views and was carrying a manifesto when he was arrested in San Francisco. The document, described as a "three-part series," includes a list of other AI executives and investors along with their names and addresses, sources said.
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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins also warned about increasingly heated rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence, saying the case should serve as a reminder to "turn down the temperature" in public discourse and avoid language that could incite violence.According to San Francisco police, Moreno-Gama threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman's house early Friday morning, setting the front gate on fire. No one was hurt.Police say he then went to
OpenAI headquarters
, where he was captured on surveillance video throwing a chair at the glass doors. Security told police he said he planned to burn the building down and kill anyone inside.
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Moreno-Gama was arrested outside the building by
San Francisco police
and has remained in custody. Investigators say he was carrying a jug of kerosene and a lighter.The
Justice Department filed
federal charges Monday afternoon for attempted damage and destruction of property by means of explosives and possession of an unregistered firearm. Moreno-Gama is already charged with multiple state felonies, including attempted murder, in connection to the
incident at Altman's home
.
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On Monday, San Francisco prosecutors outlined additional details, charging Moreno-Gama with attempted murder of Altman and a security guard, along with multiple arson and explosives-related offenses. Jenkins said the attack was "willful, deliberate and premeditated," adding that authorities view it as a direct attempt on Altman's life.Prosecutors also filed charges tied to a second incident at OpenAI headquarters, including attempted criminal threats and attempted arson.Federal authorities said the suspect's actions were not spontaneous. Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Matt Cobo said Moreno-Gama traveled across state lines in what investigators believe was a "planned" and targeted attack.
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Altman responded to the attack on his blog with a picture of his family saying, "I love them more than anything," and, "normally we try to be pretty private, but in this case I am sharing a photo in the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think about me."Over the weekend, two more people were arrested in a separate incident, after reports of gunfire near Altman's home, according to San Francisco Police."The SFPD takes crimes involving guns extremely seriously, and anyone committing acts like these will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," said Chief Derrick Lew. "I want to thank our officers whose swift actions identified these suspects, took them into custody, and got dangerous weapons off our streets."An OpenAI spokesperson told Fox News Digital Monday morning that the incident was unrelated and had no connection to Altman, adding that there was no indication that Altman's home was being targeted.
Fox News' Jesse Watson contributed to this report.
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1-year-old injured after teen driver crashes car off Oklahoma bridge
A vehicle went airborne off a
Tulsa bridge
early Saturday and crashed upside down onto an interstate below, leaving a 1-year-old child injured and forcing a highway shutdown as rescuers rushed to the scene.Officers responding around 5:08 a.m. near Southwest Boulevard in Tulsa found the vehicle overturned on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 244 after it crashed through a fence and fell from an overpass, the
Tulsa Police Department
said.Dispatchers reported hearing a child crying at the scene.A 17-year-old driver, an 18-year-old passenger and the 1-year-old child were inside the car at the time of the crash, police said.
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The 17-year-old did not stop at a stop sign before he failed to make a turn in the slight curve in the road, striking a curb that sent the car airborne over a drainage ditch, police said.The vehicle then crashed through a barrier and dropped onto the interstate below.
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Authorities said the child was
not in a car seat
and was injured but is expected to recover after being taken to a hospital.Police and highway patrol officers shut down lanes of the interstate to allow firefighters and EMS crews to reach the wreckage.The crash remains under investigation, and
charges against the driver
are possible.Officials are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Tulsa police. |
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