Articles by Jacob Charles

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Morgan Geyser to Be Freed from Mental Institution After Conviction in 2014 Slender Man Case

The decision comes more than a decade after Geyser and a friend attacked their classmate to impress a fictional horror character.
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New Book Suggests Idaho Victim Maddie Mogen Was Primary Target in Kohberger Killings

Authors James Patterson and Vicky Ward draw on 300 interviews and police evidence to explore the motive behind one of the most chilling college-town murders in recent memory.
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Court Docs: Teen Shot Ex’s Family Dog Four Times Out of Revenge

The affidavit claims the act was fueled by spite after a recent breakup with the dog’s owner.
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The Fall of Daniel Serafini: How This MLB Pitcher Went From First-Round Pick to Convicted Killer

The former first-round draft pick now stands convicted of murder in a chilling case that left one dead, one gravely wounded, and two young children caught in the crossfire.
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Man Arrested After Newborn Found Dead in Walmart Trash Can

Police say the baby was found after a teenager spent 40 minutes in a store restroom and left without alerting anyone.
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Fast Food Manager Sent Employee Home—Then Was Fatally Stabbed Moments Later

Police say the employee returned wearing a mask, stabbed the manager multiple times, and was stopped by a gun-carrying customer.
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From False Amber Alert to Murder Charges: What Happened to Nola Dinkins

Police say a Maryland mother beat her 3-year-old daughter to death, then lied to investigators about a kidnapping.
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FBI: Indiana Mom Tried to Sell Sex With 7-Month-Old Daughter for $400

Investigators seized the mother’s Snapchat and uncovered thousands of messages sent over several days—even after she claimed to have lost access.
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Murder Suspect Confronted With Video, Eyewitnesses: “Yeah, That’s Crazy. I Don’t Remember”

There was a body, two eyewitnesses, and footage of the suspect walking up — but no memory, apparently.
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Teen Admits to Staging Girlfriend’s Murder as Suicide

Archuleta was sentenced to 45 years after admitting he shot Mary Halcomb and staged the scene with a chilling note claiming he had the “right to euthanize” her.
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Teen Accused of Luring 5-Year-Old into Bathroom at Water Park, Groping Them

The man allegedly covered the child’s mouth during the alleged assault to keep them from screaming.
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Lookalike Hiker Mistaken for Travis Decker, Idaho Manhunt Called Off

The hiker bore a striking resemblance to Decker but cooperated fully when questioned.
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Detention Officer Shot With Own Gun by Inmate Awaiting Federal Sentencing

Authorities say the inmate overpowered two officers during a medical visit, fatally shooting one before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
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‘I WANT THAT BABY:’ Woman Allegedly Forced Way Into Home, Tried to Kidnap Infant

Police say the woman barged into a home by asking for some water before she grabbed the 11-month-old from a highchair.
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Goncalves Family Alleges Kaylee Was Beaten in the Face and Head During Idaho Murders

In a new accusation not previously made public, Kaylee Goncalves’ family says she was not only stabbed but also brutally beaten in the face and head.
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Man Says He ‘Did What He Had to Do’ When He Shot and Killed Man Who Molested His Niece

He called it justice. Prosecutors call it murder. A jury will decide.
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Man Gets Life in Prison for Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Teen Who Escaped Death by Chewing Through Duct Tape

After being left for dead in the Alaskan wilderness, the victim chewed through her restraints before flagging down help.