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Man Pleads Guilty to Killing 4 Chinese Nationals on Marijuana Farm

HENNESSEY, Oklahoma – A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of four people at a marijuana farm near Hennessey. Wu Chen, the identified killer of four Chinese nationals, was apprehended in Miami, Florida, days after the victims were discovered. Chen, captured on body camera footage during his arrest, made his first court appearance and expressed no desire to return to Oklahoma, citing fears for his safety. Authorities have confirmed the marijuana farm where the …

First Alaskapox Virus Death Reported in Alaska

An elderly man from the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, with a compromised immune system, has become the first person in the state to die as a result of Alaskapox, a newly identified viral disease. The man passed away in late January while undergoing treatment, according to the Alaska Department of Public Health. This marks the seventh reported case of Alaskapox infection in the state. The Alaska health authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant, although …

Woman Opens Fire at Joel Osteen’s Church

Houston, Texas – A woman armed with a long rifle launched an attack at Lakewood Church, the renowned place of worship led by pastor Joel Osteen. The incident took place during a lull between services, according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. The woman, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, arrived at the church with a child around 1:53 p.m. She began shooting after entering the building. An off-duty agent from the …

Teacher Has Part of Skull Removed After Being Attacked by Student

A high school teacher in Ohio had to undergo surgery to remove a portion of her skull after being attacked by a 16-year-old student, who was possibly under the influence of an unknown drug. The incident occurred at Colerain High School in Colerain, Ohio on January 4th. According to the Colerain Police Department, officers responded to a report of a teacher being assaulted by a student. The teacher was seriously injured and was taken to …

Mother Charged with Burning Infant in Oven

A horrifying incident unfolded in Kansas City, Missouri, when a mother allegedly burned her one-month-old baby to death in an oven, claiming it was a tragic mistake. According to officials, Mariah Thomas placed her child in the oven, mistaking it for a crib. The discovery was made by police who described the scene at the Kansas City home as “gruesome.” The baby was found badly burned and unresponsive on Friday. Authorities revealed that Thomas had …

18-Year-Old Woman Dies After Jumping from NYU Building

New York City, NY – Tragedy struck on Saturday night when an 18-year-old woman lost her life after jumping from the fifth-floor window of an art building at New York University (NYU), according to local authorities. The incident occurred at NYU’s Barney Building on Stuyvesant Street, which houses various art department facilities, including studios, classrooms, and offices. Emergency services responded to a distress call reporting a jumper down at around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival, police …

Actor Carl Weathers’ Cause of Death Revealed

VENICE, CALIFORNIA – The death certificate of actor Carl Weathers has unveiled the cause of his demise. Weathers, whose family announced his passing at the age of 76 earlier this month, succumbed to “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” according to The Blast. The document further indicated that Weathers was at his Venice residence when he passed away at 12:18 a.m. local time. The manner of his death was declared as “natural” by investigators who noted his longstanding …

25-Year-Old Man Shoots and Kills His Father, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Wellsville, Pennsylvania – A 25-year-old man from Pennsylvania has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his father. Wyatt N. Dettinger was convicted of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the 2019 slaying of his 48-year-old father, Duane Dettinger. According to authorities, the fatal shooting occurred on July 22, 2019, at the family’s home on Carroll Street in Wellsville. Wyatt Dettinger shot his father once through …

Snowboarder Fends Off Mountain Lion Attack

LOGAN, Utah — A snowboarding trip turned into a fight for survival for Charlie Duffy when he found himself face-to-face with a mountain lion on the slopes of Beaver Mountain. Duffy took to Instagram to share the terrifying encounter, recounting how he used his snowboard to defend himself against the large feline on Sunday, February 4. The harrowing incident began when Duffy noticed fresh paw prints on the snowy trail, immediately putting him on high …

Individual Contracts Bubonic Plague Likely From Pet

BEND, Ore. – An Oregon resident has become infected with the bubonic plague, marking the first case in the state in nearly a decade. Health officials suspect that the individual contracted the disease from their pet cat. The infected person, who resides in Deschutes County, a rural area in central Oregon, is the sole reported case thus far. Alongside the symptomatic feline, all close contacts of the resident and their pet have been identified and …