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‼️🚨 BETTY BRODERICK DEAD — INFAMOUS KILLER DIES IN PRISON AFTER DECADES BEHIND BARS 🚨‼️ Betty Broderick, the woman convicted of murdering her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda in one of America’s most infamous divorce murder cases, has died. She was pronounced dead Friday after being transferred from the California Institution for Women to an outside medical facility. Officials say her death appears to be from natural causes, pending confirmation by the coroner. Betty was serving a 32-years-to-life sentence after breaking into the couple’s home in 1989 and shooting them both to death while they slept. The murders followed a bitter divorce and custody battle after Dan admitted to an affair with Linda, his much younger assistant. Her case became one of the most talked-about true crime stories in the country and was later dramatized in Netflix’s “Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story.” #BreakingNews #BettyBroderick #TrueCrime #California #DirtyJohn #CrimeNews Source: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | TM

BURIED ALIVE - THE DAY 26 CHILDREN DISAPPEARED n July 1976, one of the most terrifvinc kidnappings in American history unfolded in Chowchilla. California Twenty-six children and their school bus driver, Ed Ray, were abducted in broad daylight after leaving a summer swim outing. Armed men hijacked the bus, forcec the children into dark vans. and drove them for hours before burying them alive inside a moving van trailer sealed 12 feet underground. Inside the underground trailer, the heat rose and the air began running out Realizing waiting meant death, 14-vear-old Michael Marshall and Ed Ray stacked mattresses, forced open the hatch, and dug through collapsing dirt with bleeding hands for hours. Against all odds- ⁃ Every child survived Every child made it out alive They weren't rescued They saved themselves #TrueCrime #Chowchilla #Surviva #NeverForget Source: Historical records Survivor accounts

🚨 SHERIFF SAYS EVIDENCE SUGGESTS HUMAN REMAINS AT PROPERTY LINKED TO KRISTIN SMART CASE 🚨 A major development has rocked the Kristin Smart investigation. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson says scientific evidence collected during the latest search at Susan Flores’ Arroyo Grande property suggests human remains were once present — or may still be there. Investigators used specialized soil vapor testing tied to human decomposition detection. Officials stressed they cannot confirm the remains belong to Kristin Smart, whose body has never been found. The search focused on property connected to convicted killer Paul Flores, who was found guilty in Kristin’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors previously alleged her remains were buried on Ruben Flores’ property before being moved. Chris Lambert of the “Your Own Backyard” podcast says this property may have been overlooked for years. #KristinSmart #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #JusticeForKristin #ColdCase Source: Associated Press | San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office | The Tribune | Your Own Backyard Podcast

ASHLEY FLYNN MURDER TRIAL FINALLY GETS NEW DATE AFTER MULTIPLE DELAYS 🚨 Tipp City, Ohio — After weeks of delays and legal battles, the murder trial for Caleb Flynn finally has a new start date. 👉 Flynn is now scheduled to go to trial on September 17 Flynn is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, inside their Tipp City home back in February. Prosecutors believe the scene was staged to look like a home invasion. The trial was originally set for April 28, then delayed to May 4 before being pushed back again after the defense requested more time to review expert evidence. ⚠️ Court proceedings are continuing as the case moves toward trial. #BreakingNews #AshleyFlynn #CalebFlynn #OhioCrime #TrueCrime Source: WHIO News

PLEASE PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE‼️ OHIO MAN ACCUSED OF GROOMING TEENS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES FOR YEARS An Ohio man is now facing federal charges that could send him to prison for life after investigators say he spent up to two years targeting young girls online. Authorities accuse 37-year-old Mark Chandler of Mount Orab of grooming at least five girls — all around 14 years old — and bribing them with Visa gift cards in exchange for sexually explicit images and videos. The investigation began after a California father reported his daughter had been communicating with Chandler since she was 14. Investigators say Chandler used apps including Snapchat, TikTok, Roblox, and Signal to contact victims across multiple states. Court records allege he instructed girls to delete conversations and even threatened one victim with death if she reported him. Federal agents later uncovered additional victims in Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and other states. Chandler now faces federal charges including sexual exploitation of children, coercion and enticement, and receipt of child pornography. ⚠️ Prosecutors say the potential sentence ranges from decades in prison to life. #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #ChildPredator #TrueCrime #Justice Source: Federal court records | Department of Homeland Security

🚨 BREAKING — NEW SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED IN KRISTIN SMART CASE 🚨 Arroyo Grande, California — Investigators are once again searching property connected to the disappearance of Kristin Smart. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a search warrant was executed Tuesday morning at the home of Susan Flores, mother of convicted killer Paul Flores. Authorities say— 👉 Susan Flores was served at the home around 7:05 a.m. 👉 Left the property shortly after 8 a.m. 👉 Search is directly tied to the Kristin Smart investigation This marks the latest development in a case that has haunted California for nearly 30 years. Back in 2021— 👉 Ground-penetrating radar at Ruben Flores’ home revealed a suspicious underground void beneath a deck 👉 Soil samples later tested positive for human blood 👉 Prosecutors believed Kristin’s body had once been buried there before being moved Suspicion has also surrounded Susan Flores’ property for decades. In 1997— 👉 A tenant reportedly found a turquoise earring in the yard believed connected to Kristin 👉 The evidence was later misplaced and never officially logged The same tenant also reported hearing a digital watch alarm sounding at 4:20 every morning from the backyard until it suddenly stopped. Investigators searched Susan’s home in 2000 and again in 2020, but officials previously claimed they lacked enough new evidence to dig further. ⚠️ Today’s search strongly suggests something changed. No additional details have been released. #BreakingNews #KristinSmart #TrueCrime #ColdCase #JusticeForKristin Source: San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office | Chris Lambert / Your Own Backyard

🚨 BURIED ALIVE — THE DAY 26 CHILDREN DISAPPEARED 🚨 In July 1976, one of the most terrifying kidnappings in American history unfolded in Chowchilla, California. Twenty-six children and their school bus driver, Ed Ray, were abducted in broad daylight after leaving a summer swim outing. Armed men hijacked the bus, forced the children into dark vans, and drove them for hours before burying them alive inside a moving van trailer sealed 12 feet underground. Inside the underground trailer, the heat rose and the air began running out. Realizing waiting meant death, 14-year-old Michael Marshall and Ed Ray stacked mattresses, forced open the hatch, and dug through collapsing dirt with bleeding hands for hours. Against all odds— 👉 Every child survived 👉 Every child made it out alive They weren’t rescued. They saved themselves. #TrueCrime #Chowchilla #Survival #NeverForget Source: Historical records | Survivor accounts

CAUGHT ON VIDEO — WOMAN ACCUSED OF HUNTING CHILD WITH CAR ON SIDEWALK 🚨 Spokane County, Washington — A disturbing incident caught on video has led to multiple charges. Authorities say 56-year-old Wendy Clemente drove her silver Ford Focus onto a residential sidewalk while allegedly chasing a child riding a dirt bike. 👉 Incident happened April 28 👉 Witnesses recorded the chaos 👉 Child was not injured Police later arrested Clemente for— 👉 Attempted first-degree assault 👉 DUI 👉 Criminal trespass ⚠️ Deputies say she was also found trying to break into a nearby home shortly afterward. The video has since gone viral online. #BreakingNews #CrimeNews #TrueCrime #Washington Source: KREM 2 News | Spokane County Sheriff’s Office

BODY HIDDEN IN SEALED BEDROOM — OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER TEEN FOUND DEAD Austintown, Ohio — A disturbing investigation has now led to an arrest after a 16-year-old girl was found dead inside a bedroom that had allegedly been sealed off for weeks. Authorities say 38-year-old LaRonda Anne Mitchell was taken into custody after the body of Donnamalay Davis, 16, was discovered inside an Austintown home. Police first responded to the home during a welfare check involving the missing teen. According to reports— 👉 A woman inside became defensive when questioned 👉 A 12-year-old child told officers everything was “fine” But during a search— 👉 Police found a bedroom door taped shut 👉 Windows had also been sealed 👉 Officers were told it was to contain a strong odor Investigators say they later learned a body had allegedly been inside the room for at least a month. Even more disturbing— 👉 Authorities were told some people believed the teen needed “religious healing” 👉 Investigators say statements were made claiming the death “had to happen” during efforts to “heal” her ⚠️ Other children in the home were removed for safety concerns Mitchell now faces charges including— 👉 Involuntary manslaughter 👉 Abuse of a corpse 👉 Tampering with evidence 👉 Child endangerment 👉 Abduction 👉 Failure to report a death She remains jailed in Mahoning County as the investigation continues. Source:WFMJ News #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #Austintown #TrueCrime #Justice

VIRAL DOORDASH CASE TAKES TURN — DRIVER NOW FACING FELONY CHARGES New York — The DoorDash driver who went viral for recording a nude customer is now in court, and the narrative has shifted. Olivia Henderson, 23, admitted she looked inside a home during a delivery and saw a man asleep on his couch without pants. Instead of leaving, she recorded him and posted the video online, where it quickly spread. She later claimed she was sexually assaulted and said she was fired for speaking out. But DoorDash says she was removed for violating policy by filming a customer inside their home. Investigators found no evidence supporting her SA claim. Instead, they determined she recorded a man inside his own home, where there was a clear expectation of privacy. Police also noted the man was not visible from the doorway—you had to look inside to see him. The man told police he had been drinking, passed out, and doesn’t remember ordering food. He denies intentionally exposing himself. A grand jury has now moved forward with charges. Henderson is facing a felony count of unlawful surveillance and a misdemeanor for sharing the video. She has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court in June. #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #CrimeUpdate #CourtCase #Justice #Doordash Source: Court records / Law enforcement reports