Author: Voxtrend News
A man on trial for the brutal bludgeoning deaths of four men sleeping on New York City streets was suffering from schizophrenia and believed he had to kill 40 people to save his own life, a jury heard on Tuesday. His lawyer revealed that Randy Santos, 31, had been diagnosed with the condition months before the attacks, following his release from prison. Mr Santos is asserting an insanity defence at his trial in a Manhattan state court. While his legal team acknowledges he committed the 2019 Chinatown rampage, they argue he cannot be held criminally responsible. They contend that mental…
A Utah woman who warned that the end times were approaching and is accused of illegally taking her four young children abroad in defiance of a custody order has been arrested in Croatia, authorities said Tuesday. Elleshia Seymour, 35, was charged in Salt Lake County in December with four counts of custodial interference for removing the children from Utah despite lacking legal custody. Croatia’s foreign ministry confirmed by email that she was arrested earlier this month and is being held on suspicion of violating children’s rights. The children have been placed in foster care in Croatia as their father, Kendall…
A Key West real estate kingpin who shot and killed a 21-year-old former high school football star for urinating behind his strip mall after Super Bowl Sunday celebrations has been convicted of murder. Lloyd Preston Brewer III, 60, was found guilty on Wednesday in the 2023 shooting death of Garrett Hughes, and now faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. The shooting occurred just after midnight on February 13, behind Conch Town Liquor & Lounge at 3340 North Roosevelt Blvd., in Key West. Prosecutors said Hughes had been drinking and watching the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Philadelphia…
Two people are facing second‑degree murder and aggravated DUI charges after a night of snow sledding resulted in the fatal death of an Oklahoma City woman. Police say the victim, Makayla Mitchell, 31, was riding on a sled tied to a car driven by Angel Walzier, 22, late Sunday night. Another car, driven by James Kirk, 24, was following behind them when the rope connecting Mitchell’s sled to Walzier’s car snapped. Kirk’s vehicle then struck Mitchell, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Both Kirk and Walzier were evaluated for impairment by a Drug Recognition Officer, and police obtained…
A Minnesota man who decided his pregnant sister was “no longer innocent” has admitted to killing her, dismembering her body and leaving pieces of her remains in multiple locations, authorities said. Jack Joseph Ball, 24, pleaded guilty last week to the murders of 30-year-old sister Bethany Ann Israel and her unborn baby, according to the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. Israel, who was married to Josh Israel, was killed on May 23, 2024. According to court documents, she had gone to her brother’s Lakeville home around 6 p.m. to have dinner with him. Several hours later, family members grew concerned when…
Sabria Hardy Enfield, CT Death and Obituary – The communities of Bloomfield and Enfield, Connecticut, are mourning the tragic loss of Sabria B. Hardy, a 38-year-old Bloomfield resident who died following a devastating multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 southbound in Enfield. Her sudden passing on Monday, January 26, 2026, has left family, friends, and loved ones heartbroken as they struggle to come to terms with the unexpected tragedy. According to Connecticut State Police, the fatal accident occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m. near Exit 46 on Interstate 91. The region was experiencing heavy snowfall at the time, creating dangerous road conditions…
Barbara Hartwell Lexington, NC Death and Obituary – Barbara Hartwell, a resident of Lexington, North Carolina, tragically lost her life in a weather-related traffic incident on the night of Saturday, January 24, 2026. Her sudden passing has left family, friends, and community members heartbroken as they come to terms with a loss that occurred under devastating and unexpected circumstances. According to authorities, the incident took place around 9:00 p.m. along South Main Street near the railroad overpass and Wilfred Avenue. On that winter night, icy storm conditions created hazardous driving environments across the area. Hartwell was walking along the sidewalk…
Floyd Eugene Landers Anderson Death and Obituary – The Anderson, South Carolina community is mourning the loss of Floyd Eugene Landers, an 85-year-old resident of Anderson, who tragically died following a two-vehicle car accident on Monday, January 26, 2026. His passing has left family members, friends, and neighbors reflecting on a life cut short by an unexpected roadway tragedy. According to officials, the collision occurred at the intersection of Sayre Street and South Murray Avenue in Anderson County. Emergency services were dispatched after Anderson County 911 received a call reporting the crash at approximately 6:15 p.m. Responders arrived to find…
Kirsty Duncan Death and Obituary – Former Liberal cabinet minister and longtime Member of Parliament Kirsty Duncan passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 59. According to reports from The Canadian Press and CBC News, Duncan died following a years-long battle with cancer, a struggle she faced with openness, resilience, and determination. Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, colleagues, and Canadians who admired her dedication to public service and advocacy for science, health, and community well-being. Duncan first took a medical leave of absence from Parliament in January 2023, citing a “physical…
Alexis Ortega Death and Obituary – The Latin American entertainment and dubbing communities are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Mexican voice actor Alexis Ortega, who passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 38. News of his death was publicly confirmed on January 26, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fellow voice actors, studios, and Marvel fans across the Spanish-speaking world. Ortega’s sudden passing has left a significant void in the dubbing industry, where his voice had become iconic for a generation of filmgoers. As of late January 2026, the official cause of death has not been disclosed…