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Former Ohio State University Professor Killed Wife, Attempted Suicide After Falling Victim to Sextortion Scam

James Hill, a 76-year-old retired Ohio State University professor, told police he killed his wife after he exchanged nude pictures with a woman he met on a dating app and then she threatened to leak the photos if he didn't pay her $15,000.

Nov 13, 2025

By Manthan C.

Cynthia Margarita Olvera and Adela Gonzalez Martinez

Brownsville Woman Guilty of Hiring Two Men to Fatally Shoot Husband's Ex-Wife

Cynthia Margarita Olvera was convicted of orchestrating the fatal shooting of her husband's ex-wife, Adela Gonzalez Martinez, in November 2020.

Nov 13, 2025

By Manthan C.

Denver Teacher Accused of Engaging in Sexual Contact with Her Student in School Locker Room, Her Home

Teresa Whalin, 28, is accused of sexually assaulting and stalking one of her students at Ranch View Middle School.

Nov 13, 2025

By Manthan C.

Washington County Man Hired Hitmen to Kill a Woman Who Accused Him of Sexual Assault

Dru Hendrix, 58, was arrested in July for sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman and holding her against her will.

Nov 12, 2025

By Manthan C.

Filipino Woman Charged in Singapore for Using Fake PayNow Screenshots to Cheat Restaurants of Over S$9,000 Worth of Food

The woman also acknowledged stealing approximately S$739 worth of groceries in November 2024 from a Bedok Giant supermarket.

Nov 12, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Cleaner Discovers Over 100 Vapes Hidden in Tampines Electrical Riser; HSA Launches Investigation

Reports stated that the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is investigating the matter further with the police.

Nov 12, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Over 180 Bank Accounts Frozen, S$486,000 Seized in Islandwide Scam Crackdown in Singapore

Those convicted of facilitating unauthorised access to computer material may face up to two years' jail, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both for a first offence.

Nov 12, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Australian Woman Arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for Allegedly Stealing S$500 Worth of Supplements

The Australian woman faces a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a fine, or both if found guilty.

Nov 12, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Cincinnati Teen Searched 'How to Choose the Perfect Victim' on ChatGPT Before Killing Neighbor

The 14-year-old planned the murder for months, researching online and asking ChatGPT how to "choose the perfect victim," how to strangle someone, and how to "defeat a police interrogation."

Nov 12, 2025

By Manthan C.

Oregon Man Set Up Bomb Outside Ex-Girlfriend's Apartment after Finding Out She was 'Hooking Up' with a New Beau

Samuel Christian Lund, 37, had allegedly sent the

Nov 12, 2025

By Manthan C.

Man Shot and Killed by Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend After He Broke into Her Home in The Woodlands

The deceased man was previously in a relationship with the shooter's current girlfriend and had been sending threatening messages to them.

Nov 11, 2025

By Manthan C.

Wisconsin Teacher's Aide Charged for Having Sexual Contact with Underage Teen, Sending Nude Videos to Him, His Friends

Stephanie Jensen, 41, is facing more than a dozen charges including sexual intercourse with a child, child enticement and exposing genitals.

Nov 11, 2025

By Manthan C.

91 People Under Investigation for Suspected Unlicensed Moneylending in Singapore

Foreigners found to have borrowed from or helped unlicensed moneylenders may have their work or student passes revoked and face deportation from Singapore.

Nov 11, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man Within 20 Hours of Robbery Case Involving Injury

A minimum of 12 canings and a maximum of 20 years in prison are punishments for the offense.

Nov 11, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Illinois TikToker Killed Pedestrian While Livestreaming, Then Allegedly Asked for Donations

TikTok video shows the woman speaking into camera and reacting to a loud thud before she says "I just hit somebody."

Nov 11, 2025

By Manthan C.

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Crime News from Singapore & World

Former Ohio State University Professor Killed Wife, Attempted Suicide After Falling Victim to Sextortion Scam

Brownsville Woman Guilty of Hiring Two Men to Fatally Shoot Husband's Ex-Wife

Denver Teacher Accused of Engaging in Sexual Contact with Her Student in School Locker Room, Her Home

Washington County Man Hired Hitmen to Kill a Woman Who Accused Him of Sexual Assault

Filipino Woman Charged in Singapore for Using Fake PayNow Screenshots to Cheat Restaurants of Over S$9,000 Worth of Food

Singapore Cleaner Discovers Over 100 Vapes Hidden in Tampines Electrical Riser; HSA Launches Investigation

Over 180 Bank Accounts Frozen, S$486,000 Seized in Islandwide Scam Crackdown in Singapore

Australian Woman Arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport for Allegedly Stealing S$500 Worth of Supplements

Cincinnati Teen Searched 'How to Choose the Perfect Victim' on ChatGPT Before Killing Neighbor

Oregon Man Set Up Bomb Outside Ex-Girlfriend's Apartment after Finding Out She was 'Hooking Up' with a New Beau

Man Shot and Killed by Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend After He Broke into Her Home in The Woodlands

Wisconsin Teacher's Aide Charged for Having Sexual Contact with Underage Teen, Sending Nude Videos to Him, His Friends

91 People Under Investigation for Suspected Unlicensed Moneylending in Singapore

Singapore Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man Within 20 Hours of Robbery Case Involving Injury

Illinois TikToker Killed Pedestrian While Livestreaming, Then Allegedly Asked for Donations

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India's Myopic Trust in Bangladesh Needs a Critical Relook

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