December 08, 2023
Mother Discovers Murdered Body of 16-Year-Old Cheerleader in Texas Apartment
The mother of 16-year-old Lizbeth, a high school cheerleader, made a devastating discovery when she found her daughter's murdered body in their Edna apartment. Lizbeth failed to show up for the Edna Cheer Parade, prompting her mother to rush home and make the harrowing discovery. The Edna Police Department is treating the case as a capital murder investigation, collaborating with the Texas Rangers and Texas Department of Public Safety. The community has come together to honor Lizbeth, with a vigil scheduled at Cowboy Stadium in Edna on Saturday at 6 p.m. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Edna police.
Watch Now / Read More
New Details Emerge in Romeoville Family Massacre, Pointing to Relationship Between Victim and Suspect
Nearly three months after a gruesome family massacre in Romeoville, new details reveal a relationship between victim Zoraida Bartolomei and suspect Nathaniel Huey Jr. Authorities state that Bartolomei and Huey Jr. had a known connection, suggesting a possible motive. Video and digital evidence indicate that Ermalinda Palomo, Huey Jr.'s girlfriend, accompanied him to the crime scene, drove the getaway vehicle, and had prior knowledge of the murders. The investigation unveils a tragic plot involving relationships, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the execution-style killings. Huey Jr. and Palomo were later found dead after a car crash and gunfire exchange with law enforcement in Oklahoma.
Manatee County Homicide Uncovered After Tip, Body Found at Homeless Camp
A homicide in Manatee County, discovered through a tip on December 1, led authorities to a homeless camp on 14th Street West. Stephen Astbury, Jr., 59, was detained on an unrelated charge while detectives investigated. A witness guided detectives to an area where they unearthed a bag containing a body on December 4. Astbury and Douglas Gray, 57, both camp residents, are charged with second-degree murder. Detectives suspect a disagreement with the 64-year-old deceased man may have preceded the killing, but the motive remains unknown.
Read More
Mistrial Declared in Rochester Cold Case of Wendy Jerome; Prosecution to Restart Decades-Old Trial
A stunning turn of events occurred in the Rochester cold case trial of Timothy Williams, accused in the 1984 rape and murder of 14-year-old Wendy Jerome. Judge Thomas Moran declared a mistrial citing "juror misconduct," leaving Jerome's family in tears. Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley expressed frustration, revealing they were near the trial's end. Witnesses detailed the brutal crime, and the mistrial prompted a fresh start for the prosecution. While the exact cause of the mistrial remains undisclosed, both the defense and prosecution are preparing for a new trial.
Person of Interest Named in Reopened 51-Year-Old Cold Case of Patricia Fairbanks in Jamestown
Authorities have identified a person of interest in the reopened cold case of Patricia Fairbanks, a 14-year-old whose 1972 homicide in Jamestown remained unsolved for over 50 years. William A. Swartzman, a Jamestown resident at the time, was named as the person of interest. Swartzman passed away in 1997. The investigation, reopened in March 2023, seeks information from the public, especially those who had contact with Swartzman between August 1972 and January 1973 in the specified Jamestown area. Tips can be provided to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Unsolved Cases Team at (716) 753-4578 or (716) 753-4579 or by email at [email protected].
