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Enrique Lopez and Augustine "Augie" Valencia

Corpus Christi Man Fought with Girlfriend Over Text, Then Fatally Beat Her 3-Year-Old Son to Death

Enrique Lopez, 22, was sentenced to 35 years in prison over the death of 3-year-old Augustine "Augie" Valencia last year.

Jan 13, 2026

By Manthan C.

Texas Middle School Teacher Accused of Raping Her 14-Year-Old Student in Walmart Parking Lot While Two Others were Seated in the Back

Jaden Renee Charles, 26, is accused of raping a 14-year-old student in the front seat of her SUV while parked in a Walmart parking lot while two other students were seated in the back.

Jan 12, 2026

By Manthan C.

Milwaukee Man Who Shook 3-Month-Old Son Violently Because He Wouldn't Stop Crying, Leading to Infant's Death, Learns His Fate

Davionte Allen, 27, was sentenced to eight years in prison over the death of his 3-month-old son in 2020.

Jan 10, 2026

By Manthan C.

Stanislaus County Mom Who Let 2-Year-Old Daughter Drown While She was Drunk Texting Men on Dating Apps, Convicted

Kelle Anne Brassart, 45, was convicted of second-degree murder and child neglect in connection with the drowning death of her 2-year-old daughter, Daniellé Pires.

Jan 10, 2026

By Manthan C.

Princeton Afterschool Teacher Kills Self as Police Try to Serve Warrant for Child Pornography

John Buffington, 67, fatally shot himself as officers announced themselves at his door to execute a search warrant for possession of child sexual abuse material.

Jan 10, 2026

By Manthan C.

Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend in Anaheim Before Fleeing to Mexico Eight Years Ago, Extradited Back to OC

Humberto Rodriguez Martinez, 39, is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's 32-year-old boyfriend, Daniel Reyes, in 2017 before fleeing to Mexico.

Jan 10, 2026

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment in Geylang Bahru

For first-time offenders, the offence of loan shark harassment carries a fine of between S$5,000 and S$50,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

Jan 10, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of S$52,000 Rolex from Ocean Drive Home

In Singapore, the offence carries a punishment of up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

Jan 10, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Krystofer Patrick Brooks and Skylar Kathleen Kiehl

Hopkins Man Who Claimed He Shot His Girlfriend Accidentally While Checking if Gun was Empty, Charged with Murder

Krystofer Patrick Brooks, 20, was charged on Jan. 6 in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter over the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Skylar Kathleen Kiehl.

Jan 9, 2026

By Manthan C.

Female Marshall High School Teacher, Cheerleading Coach Who Had an Improper Relationship with a Student, Sentenced

Margaret Claire Burris, 25, was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 10 years of probation over an improper relationship she had with a student at Marshall High School.

Jan 9, 2026

By Manthan C.

Wichita Man Who Tried to Drown Pregnant Girlfriend in Pond After She Posted Baby Shower Pics That His Other Girlfriend Saw, Sentenced

Dominic Thomas, 19, was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison, over the attempted drowning of his pregnant 17-year-old girlfriend.

Jan 9, 2026

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 40-Year-Old Cyclist Jailed for Obstructing NParks Officer While Trying to Exit Closed Trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

For obstructing an authorised officer in the execution of his duty, Lim could have been jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.

Jan 9, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Malaysian Bus Driver, 32, Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of E-Cigarette Cartridges into Singapore

Under the law, those convicted of importing imitation tobacco products may be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for up to six months, or both.

Jan 8, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Fremont Man, 93, Charged with Murder After He Killed Ailing Wife Because it was 'Necessary'

Richard Hocking, 93, has been charged with murder for shooting and killing his 86-year-old wife, Patty Hocking, who was suffering from health issues.

Jan 8, 2026

By Manthan C.

Missouri Pastor Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl After Offering Her a Ride Home

Joshua Price, 37, allegedly ordered the girl to get inside his vehicle at gunpoint and then sexually assaulted her at a park.

Jan 8, 2026

By Manthan C.

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Crime News from Singapore & World

Corpus Christi Man Fought with Girlfriend Over Text, Then Fatally Beat Her 3-Year-Old Son to Death

Texas Middle School Teacher Accused of Raping Her 14-Year-Old Student in Walmart Parking Lot While Two Others were Seated in the Back

Milwaukee Man Who Shook 3-Month-Old Son Violently Because He Wouldn't Stop Crying, Leading to Infant's Death, Learns His Fate

Stanislaus County Mom Who Let 2-Year-Old Daughter Drown While She was Drunk Texting Men on Dating Apps, Convicted

Princeton Afterschool Teacher Kills Self as Police Try to Serve Warrant for Child Pornography

Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend in Anaheim Before Fleeing to Mexico Eight Years Ago, Extradited Back to OC

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment in Geylang Bahru

Singapore: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of S$52,000 Rolex from Ocean Drive Home

Hopkins Man Who Claimed He Shot His Girlfriend Accidentally While Checking if Gun was Empty, Charged with Murder

Female Marshall High School Teacher, Cheerleading Coach Who Had an Improper Relationship with a Student, Sentenced

Wichita Man Who Tried to Drown Pregnant Girlfriend in Pond After She Posted Baby Shower Pics That His Other Girlfriend Saw, Sentenced

Singapore: 40-Year-Old Cyclist Jailed for Obstructing NParks Officer While Trying to Exit Closed Trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Singapore: Malaysian Bus Driver, 32, Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of E-Cigarette Cartridges into Singapore

Fremont Man, 93, Charged with Murder After He Killed Ailing Wife Because it was 'Necessary'

Missouri Pastor Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl After Offering Her a Ride Home

India's Myopic Trust in Bangladesh Needs a Critical Relook

India's Myopic Trust in Bangladesh Needs a Critical Relook

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