
Shawn Fletcher
Committed to the craft of journalism and am driven by my desire to inform and inspire.
Murder Trial Moves Forward After Prosecutors Drop Strangulation Counts Against Lindsay Clancy
Prosecutors dropped three strangulation counts against Lindsay Clancy but she still faces murder charges in the deaths of her three children.
Five Family Members Killed, Two Hurt in Targeted East St. Louis Shooting
Five members of an East St. Louis family were killed and two others critically wounded in what state police called a targeted attack spanning three locations.
Roommate Arrested After Woman Found Shot to Death in South Austin
A South Austin woman was found fatally shot before dawn and police say her roommate is now charged with murder.
Former Youth Pastor Charged in Wife’s Murder Left Suicide Note, Will Before Jail Death
A former youth pastor charged in his wife’s 2006 Utah death left a will and a suicide note before he was found unresponsive in a Las Vegas jail, according to new records.
Teen Charged After NYPD Detective Days From Retirement Shot by Friendly Fire During Gunfight
An armed confrontation in Crown Heights left an NYPD detective wounded by apparent friendly fire and an 18-year-old suspect facing attempted murder charges after police said he waved a gun, fired at a passing vehicle and approached an unmarked police SUV.
Police Say Teen Believed Gun Was Unloaded Before Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl
Court records say an East Brewton teen believed a gun was unloaded before a shot fatally struck 15-year-old Alexa Marky in the neck.
$400 Illegal Firework Allegedly Triggered Explosion That Killed 8-Year-Old, Prosecutors Say
A Buena Park man is now facing felony charges nearly a year after prosecutors say an illegal fireworks grand finale malfunctioned, exploded into a family gathering and killed an 8-year-old girl.
Missing Man Found Bound, Wrapped in Blankets and Stabbed to Death as Police Renew Reward
Los Angeles County officials renewed a $15,000 reward in the unsolved stabbing death of Damon Eugene Bluthenthal, who was reported missing before his body was found in Compton.
Influencer Pleads Not Guilty in Malibu Crash That Killed Uber Driver After Nobu Party
A Los Angeles influencer pleaded not guilty in Van Nuys to charges tied to the Malibu crash that killed rideshare driver Martin Okeke.
DNA Gives Police New Hope in Search for Killer Who Murdered 19-Year-Old Gas Station Worker Nearly 50 Years Ago
Wentzville police are asking for new information in the 1977 killing of 19-year-old gas station worker Kenny Turner.
Three MS-13 Members Convicted in Las Vegas Murder Spree That Left Nine Dead
A federal jury convicted three alleged MS-13 members in a sweeping racketeering case tied to a multistate killing spree that left nine people dead.
Michigan Sheriff Speaks Out After Attempted Murder, Torture Suspect Is Granted Bond
A Lovells Township man was arraigned on attempted murder, torture and several other felony charges after what investigators described as a 56-hour investigation.
Man Accused of Shooting Into Car, Then Beating Driver in Grand Rapids Road Rage Case
A road rage confrontation in Grand Rapids ended with gunfire, a violent assault and an attempted murder charge that carries a potential life sentence.
Detroit Woman Accused of Turning Stolen Ulta Products Into Facebook Cash
A Detroit woman was sentenced to a year in jail after prosecutors said she organized more than a dozen Ulta Beauty thefts across three metro Detroit counties.
Doctor Sentenced After Driving Around Dying Pedestrian He Hit on Way to ER Shift
An Oregon emergency room doctor was sentenced to prison after prosecutors said he hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, drove around the victim and then went to work.
17-Year-Old Accused of Killing Boyfriend After Argument Over Cheating Allegations
A 17-year-old girl is charged with murder after investigators say an argument preceded the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man outside a Humble-area apartment complex.
Why Was She Targeted? Police Investigate Random MARTA Train Killing
A woman was killed in what MARTA police described as a random attack aboard a train at Oakland City Station, and a 25-year-old suspect is now in jail.

