Author: Voxtrend News
TIFTON, Ga. — What began as a routine warrant service on a quiet Friday morning in early December spiraled into a life-altering ordeal for two local detectives and a haunting end for the man accused of shooting them. In a case that gripped small-town Georgia, 35-year-old Davy Deonte Royal died while in custody at the Coffee County Jail days after allegedly opening fire on Tifton police investigators. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Dec. 5, officers from the Tifton Police Department, supported by agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, knocked on the door at Royal’s home on the 800 block…
La Crosse, WI – The La Crosse County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz’s cause of death was drowning, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. This conclusion follows an autopsy report released on Thursday, shedding light on the tragic events surrounding the graduate student’s disappearance and death. What Happened Eliotte Heinz, a Viterbo University student, was last seen on the night of July 20, 2025, around 2:30 a.m. as she walked home from Broncos Bar in La Crosse, Wisconsin. After a night out with friends, Heinz vanished, and her family and friends were left in…
Laredo, Texas – Authorities in Laredo are conducting an active search in East Laredo, following a court-ordered search warrant issued on December 10, 2025. The multi-agency search, which includes personnel from the Laredo Police Department (LPD), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, is centered around a ranch near Highway 59. What Happened The search began on the afternoon of December 10 and continued into the morning of December 11. LPD officials confirmed that the search is connected to a missing person’s case, though specific details regarding the individual involved have not been disclosed.…
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Fort Wayne Police Department and the wider community are grieving the loss of one of their own. Officer Justin Koehl, a respected and deeply committed law enforcement officer, passed away on December 9, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice, surrounded by his loving family after courageously battling a brain tumor. His departure has sparked an outpouring of sorrow and admiration for a life of service that touched countless hearts. Koehl’s journey was defined by his unwavering dedication to both his profession and the people he served. From the moment he donned the badge, Justin brought to his…
Powder Springs, Ga. — The quiet block of Yoshino Terrace was shattered last weekend when 72-year-old Monica Brookins and her 73-year-old husband, John Wells, were shot and killed inside their home in a shocking domestic incident that has left neighbors grieving and the wider community searching for answers. Saturday afternoon around 12:30 p.m., Powder Springs police responded to a call at the couple’s residence where they discovered Brookins and Wells suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after returning from a family celebration. Both were rushed to a local hospital but later died from their injuries. Authorities quickly identified the suspect as…
Sand Springs, OK — A community is in mourning this week after Emerald Rose June Boese, a vibrant young woman known for her warmth and spirit, was killed in a violent multi-vehicle collision that shut down South 113th Avenue West near the Arkansas River on Wednesday afternoon. The crash, still under active investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, drew emergency crews from across the area and left the tight-knit community struggling to grasp the sudden loss. Shortly before noon, witnesses reported hearing the screech of tires and the sound of metal striking metal as one westbound vehicle crossed the centerline…
Charlotte, N.C. — On a quiet Thursday evening that has now turned into a family’s worst nightmare, 31-year-old Frezja Matisse Baker disappeared without a trace after tending to everyday errands, leaving behind a community in shock and a 2-year-old son waiting for his mother that never came. Baker was last seen on December 4, 2025, just before 10 p.m. in the Lincoln Heights area of Charlotte, after dropping her young son off at his grandparents’ home following a dentist appointment, according to her family and police. At 9:52 p.m., she was spotted near 1323 Lasalle Street in her gray-blue 2004…
Kariega, South Africa – The South African entertainment industry is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Dugulth “Junior King” Ferreira, the popular rapper and dancer, who tragically passed away following a vehicle accident early Thursday morning, December 11, 2025. Ferreira, 29, was on his way from Colesburg to Bloemfontein when the accident occurred, leaving a void in the music and dance community. What Happened The incident took place on the N1 highway near Verkeerdevlei, in the Free State, around 7:25 a.m. Ferreira’s vehicle collided head-on with a light truck. Tragically, Ferreira did not survive the crash, while his two young…
Springfield, IL – Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties, in collaboration with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the triple homicide that occurred on Hoover Street on October 9, 2025. The new reward offers up to $10,000, which is in addition to a $25,000 reward already offered by the FBI for information leading to an arrest and conviction. What Happened The tragic incident, which took place on Hoover Street in Springfield, claimed the lives of three victims, including 9-year-old Cash Russell. The loss has shaken the…
San Antonio — Josiah Cabral, a bright and curious 4-year-old who was just beginning his journey through pre-K at Steubing Elementary, died Monday afternoon after being shot inside his family’s home on the Northwest Side, leaving a neighborhood stunned and searching for answers. The San Antonio Police Department received two frantic 911 calls around 3 p.m. on Monday from a residence in the 10000 block of Windstone Creek, near Loop 1604 and Bandera Road — one from inside the home and another from someone outside reporting a gunshot. When officers arrived, they found Josiah’s father on the floor desperately trying…