Jerky teen kill octopus for art project

Jacques Cousteau he ain't. Dylan Mayer of Seattle dragged a giant octopus out of Puget Sound and got the diving community's wet suits in a knot.

Teacher claims 14-year-old got her pregnant

A 35-year-old Texas woman accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy and then claiming to be pregnant from the relationship may have worked as a substitute teacher at least once in the boy’s classroom, a school official said.

2-year-old boy killed at Pa. zoo exhibit

PITTSBURGH — A 2-year-old boy visiting the Pittsburgh zoo was killed Sunday morning when he fell off a railing that his mother had put him on top of to view a pack of African painted dogs, who pounced on the child and mauled him, police said.

Cops sued over breast implant: Ruptured breast implant was result of police mistreatment, Texas woman claims in lawsuit

A North Texas woman who says a Pant-ego police officer caused her breast implant to rupture during an arrest is suing the department.


Rebecca Van Hoosier of Arlington, Texas,  said the officer threw her against her car on Oct. 28, 2011, when he arrested her during a traffic stop.

The Pant-ego officer pulled her over on a headlight violation and arrested her after learning she had a warrant for an unpaid speeding ticket.

Crime does pay for bank robber allowed to keep $82K

Otto Neuman stole more than $240,000 in cash as well as gold coins and bars from an Austrian bank 19 years ago, ultimately spending 3 1/2 years behind bars for his crime. Neuman was the bank's own manager until personal financial troubles led him to stage the heist. By the time he was apprehended, Neuman had run through all but $82,000 of the money, which police recovered, along with the gold. The bank, though, was insured for the robbery, and the insurance company made its money back with the gold bars, so, showing an impressive lack of logic, a court tracked Neuman down to return the money. "The money has been transferred [to Neuman's account]," his lawyer confirmed

Yoselin Ortega, Nanny Accused Of Killing Two Children In NYC, Attempted Suicide In Front Of Children's Mom

The nanny suspected of slaying a Manhattan professional couple's two young children began stabbing herself as the mother entered the bathroom and began screaming when she saw the dead bodies in the bathtub, New York's police commissioner said on Friday.

The nanny, YoSelyn Ortega, had been employed by the family of Kevin and Marina Krim for two years before police said she killed their children and attempted suicide on Thursday in the family's luxury apartment, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.

Alleged killer “liked” “Find Autumn Pasquale” Facebook page

eturned from the forests and fields Sunday night, their voices hoarse from calling Autumn's name, and those who loved her the most huddled close together in Clayton, holding fast to hope.

Meanwhile, at 8:16 p.m., a 15-year-old Clayton boy logged onto Facebook and, along with nearly 17,000 other people across the country, clicked "Like" on the FIND AUTUMN PASQUALE page.

But authorities say Justin Robinson knew exactly where Pasquale was - because he allegedly had lured her to his home on East Clayton Avenue on Saturday afternoon and then beat and strangled the seventh-grader with the help of his brother, Dante Robinson

South Jersey Girl Autumn Pasquale's death: Clayton, N.J Police Murder charge two teenage brothers

Two teenage brothers were charged on Tuesday with murdering a 12-year-old girl who had been missing since the weekend, prompting a frantic search in this South Jersey community until her body was found stuffed into a home recycling bin.

The Gloucester County prosecutor, Sean F. Dalton, said the boys’ mother played a part in cracking the case involving the girl, Autumn Pasquale. She came forward with information

Whitney Heichel slaying found through intense investigation by police, volunteers

Heichel kissed her husband goodbye before heading out into the chilly, damp air. 

It was dark -- sunrise was still 45 minutes away last Tuesday morning -- and Heichel had a 7 a.m. shift at a Starbucks just a short drive away. 

But she wasn't the only one outside the Heatherwood Apartments at that time, detectives would learn, as they investigated why the 21-year-old woman never made it to work. 

Over the next four days of intense investigative

Talk in tourist town turns to sex list,Alexis Wright alleged johns revealed in Zumba prostitution case

They call it "The List."
On it: the names of 21 people accused by police of buying sex from a 29-year-old fitness instructor. And it's the talk of Kennebunk, the historic, picture-perfect Maine town that had been -- until recently, at least -- best known for its bygone shipbuilding industry and a money-making tourist trade.
Police say the instructor, Alexis Wright, used her Zumba fitness studio and the office of her business partner, Mark Strong, to run a prostitution ring.

Investigation into Amanda Todd's death nets 400 tips from around the globe

VANCOUVER -- In life, Amanda Todd feared she was all alone; In death, she has captured the attention of people from around the world, focusing a spotlight on the plight of those who continue to face down the torments of bullies.

The RCMP announced Saturday that more than 400 tips from around the globe have poured into an email account, set up after the apparent suicide of the 15-year-old Port Coquitlam, B.C. teen.

Meantime, media from around the world, including online publications in England, the United States, Australia and Asia, have picked up the tragic tale.

Amanda Todd: Bullied girl’s memorial pages targeted by negative messages

Even after the death of Port Coquitlam teen Amanda Todd, bullies are actively posting hateful messages on Facebook memorial pages.

Messages that poke fun at her death and make Todd out to be a villain are followed by reactions from the online community, shaming those attacking her.

Authorities: Body Is That of Missing Colo. Girl

The weeklong search for a 10-year-old Colorado girl became a murder investigation after authorities identified a body found in a suburban Denver park as that of fifth-grader Jessica Ridgeway.

"Our focus has changed from the search for Jessica to a mission of justice for Jessica," Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk said Friday. "We recognize there is a predator at large in our community."

Anxious parents kept close watch over their children. Fueling the frustration: The FBI again urged residents to report any suspicious activity by people they know.

"Amanda Todd" teen who posted YouTube video on bullying, found dead

 Canada was in uproar Friday over a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was found dead, an apparent suicide, five weeks after she uploaded a video to YouTube describing years of bullying that drove her to drugs and alcohol.

Coroner Barb McLintock said Thursday night that preliminary indications suggest the British Columbia girl, Amanda Todd, killed herself. Her school district's spokeswoman, Cheryl Quinton, confirmed the girl in the video was her.

In the 9-minute video posted on Sept. 7, the 10th-grader and cheerleader didn't speak but told her story in haunting detail in a series of handwritten notes that she held up to the camera.

She said she was lured by a stranger to expose her breasts on a webcam and the picture ended up on a Facebook page made by the stranger, to which her friends were added.

Jessica Ridgeway Case: 'Our Focus Has Changed From The Search For Jessica To A Mission Of Justice For Jessica,' Police Say

WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- A body found in a suburban Denver park was identified Friday as that of a missing 10-year-old girl, as anxious parents kept close watch over their children because of the potential presence of a predator in their midst, authorities said.

The body of Jessica Ridgeway was found Wednesday about 7 miles southwest of her home. Authorities said it was not intact, and DNA was used to identify her.

"Our focus has changed from the search for Jessica to a mission of justice for Jessica," Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk said.

"All our efforts now are in search of her abductor," he said. "We recognize there is a predator at large in our community."

MILEY CYRUS Scissor-Wielding Intruder Convicted of Trespassing

The scissor-wielding man who allegedly snuck onto Miley Cyrus' property last month has just been convicted of trespassing, TMZ has learned.

Jason Luis Rivera was also found guilty of resisting arrest today in an L.A. courtroom. He faces up to 18 months behind bars.

Jason had pled "not guilty" to the charges following his arrest but was still ordered to stay 500 yards away from the singer and her home.

Colorado police discover body in search for Jessica Ridgeway

Colorado police who have been searching for a missing 10-year-old girl since Friday said they found a body in the vicinity of where the girl went missing.

As of Thursday morning, police were unable to confirm that the body belongs to Jessica Ridgeway. The body was found in Pattridge Park Open Space late Wednesday near an abandoned mining shack, KDVR.com reported. 

Police said the search for the missing girl will resume on Thursday

Jerry Sandusky receives 30- to 60-year sentence

Jerry Sandusky was sentenced Tuesday to at least 30 years in prison -- effectively a life sentence -- in the child sexual abuse scandal that brought shame to Penn State and led to coach Joe Paterno's downfall.

Judge John Cleland sentenced the 68-year-old former assistant football coach to 30 years minimum to 60 years maximum in prison. Under Pennsylvania law, Sandusky cannot be released on parole before the minimum term is up.

Hundreds are due to attend a service for five-year-old April Jones

Hundreds are due to attend a service for five-year-old April Jones as Mark Bridger, 46, is charged with her abduction and murder.

A special Sunday service is being held this morning at St Peter's Church in Machynlleth in remembrance of missing April Jones.

It is almost a week since the five-year-old, who suffers from cerebral palsy, disappeared while playing near her home in the town.Mark Bridger, 46, was last night charged with her abduction and murder, and of perverting the course of justice.