Articles by Kate Byrd

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Texas Woman Accused of Fatal Hit-and-Run Blames Christian Louboutin Heels

Kristina Chambers is on trial for manslaughter after her Porsche struck and killed a man in Houston, claiming her designer shoes caused the vehicle to accelerate.
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FBI Joins Search for Missing 9-Year-Old California Girl

Melodee Buzzard was last seen October 7, and her mother has not provided a clear account of her location.
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‘RHOP’ Star Wendy Osefo Breaks Silence Following Fraud Charges

The “Real Housewives of Potomac” star and her husband were charged with staging a burglary and filing a false insurance claim.
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Florida Babysitter Accused of Poisoning Infant With Antifreeze

Authorities say Anna Adamo poisoned a baby boy in her care, prompting charges of attempted homicide.
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Jake Haro Admits Murder: Guilty Plea in Infant’s Death

Jake Haro pleaded guilty to murder and child endangerment in the death of his son, 7-month-old Emmanuel.
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Florida Woman Guilty of Murder After Jailhouse Pregnancy and Trial

Daisy Link’s conviction follows a high-profile case involving abuse allegations and an unusual pregnancy behind bars.
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Trial Set for Florida Plastic Surgeon Accused in Wife’s Death

Dr. Ben Brown’s manslaughter trial is scheduled to begin May 4 in Gulf Breeze, Florida, following a court hearing on October 14.
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Texas Mother Who Appeared on ‘Paternity Court’ Charged With Killing Two of Her Children

Brazoria County deputies say Oninda Romelus called 911 after allegedly shooting her four children.
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Playboy Model Wanted in String of Luxury Burglaries in California

Authorities say Adva Lavie used dating apps and social events to gain access to victims and steal cash and luxury items.
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Indiana Man Accused of Killing Mother, Burning Body in Backyard

Nicholas Yates allegedly confessed to striking his mother and disposing of her remains in a burn pit.
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Sarah Hartsfield Gets Life in Prison for Husband’s Insulin Death

A Chambers County jury sentenced Hartsfield to life in prison following her conviction for the 2023 murder of her fifth husband.
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Sarah Hartsfield Convicted in Insulin Death of Fifth Husband

Texas widow’s conviction followed a seven-day trial focused on her husband’s death and her violent past.
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Fraud, Murder, and a Claimed HIV Cure: Businessman Sentenced to Life

Serhat Gumrukcu’s conviction followed years of investigation into the killing of Gregory Davis and related wire fraud.
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New Orleans Chef’s Alleged Killer Died by Suicide, Coroner Confirms

The suspect in the fatal shooting of Brennan’s sous chef Carl Morgan died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Amish Mom Accused in Drownings Pleads Insanity, Judge Orders Continued Detention

Ruth Miller is charged with aggravated murder and domestic violence and denied bail following a lakeside incident.
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Wife Used Antifreeze Chemical to Poison Estranged Husband, Connecticut Police Say

A woman is facing charges after police say she used ethylene glycol to poison her estranged husband amid a custody battle.
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Memphis Man Gets Life for Murdering Two-Day-Old Daughter, Mother

Brandon Isabelle sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his girlfriend, Danielle Hoyle, and their newborn daughter.