Daily Review – Page 67 – The Daily Horn

Man Shot in Head While Preaching Gospel in Arizona

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A religious leader from the Victory Chapel First Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona, was shot while preaching the gospel on Wednesday night. Hans Schmidt, a father and outreach director, was standing on a street corner with a megaphone, spreading the message of scripture. The shooter remains unidentified, and it is still uncertain whether the attack was carried out on foot or from a vehicle. Schmidt’s condition remains critical, as he continues to receive …

Man Convicted for Beating Autistic Son to Death with Baseball Bat

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A father has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for the brutal beating death of his five-year-old son, Jax, in 2021. Matthew Ponomarenko was convicted on Thursday by a jury in Parma. The tragic incident occurred on March 25, 2021, when Ponomarenko killed Jax Ponomarenko inside their home on Russell Avenue, according to Parma police. After committing the heinous act, Ponomarenko called 911 and confessed to dispatchers that he …

Body Found Stuffed in Suitcase Floating in Lake

Oakland, California – Authorities in Oakland, California are seeking the public’s assistance in solving the murder of a 23-year-old man whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase, floating in Lake Merritt, according to a press release. The victim has been identified as Gabriel Gomez Raymundo. The Oakland Police Department is urging anyone with information about Raymundo’s background, including his residence, work, and associates, to come forward. Officials have offered a reward of up to …

10-Year-Old Boy Missing and Mother Found Dead

A 10-year-old boy is missing in Wilmer, Texas after his mother was discovered dead in their home. The Wilmer Police Department issued an Amber Alert for Ian Aguilar, who was last seen on Tuesday morning, and they fear for his safety. Authorities suspect that Ian’s father, Juan Aguilar Cano, is responsible for his disappearance and the murder of his wife. Ian Aguilar was last seen on Oakdale Street in Wilmer, Texas, according to the National …

Mom, 38, Announces Her Own Death on Social Media

BROOKLYN, NY — In a poignant Instagram post, Brooklyn mother Casey McIntyre, 38, announced her own death on Tuesday. McIntyre, who tragically lost her battle with ovarian cancer on Sunday, penned the emotional message to ensure her friends and family knew the depth of her love for them. The heart-wrenching post included a series of photos showing McIntyre smiling alongside her loved ones, particularly her husband of eight years, Andrew Gregory, and their 18-month-old daughter, …

Comedian Dana Carvey’s Son Dead at 32

LOS ANGELES – Dex Carvey, the eldest son of comedian Dana Carvey, has died at the age of 32 from an accidental drug overdose. Dex, an aspiring comedian, tragically passed away on Wednesday night. He had opened for his father’s 2016 Netflix special and appeared in the short film “Carpool Pandering” alongside his father. Dana Carvey and his wife Paula shared the heartbreaking news of their son’s untimely death on Instagram, describing Dex as a …

Woman Found Guilty of Lacing Friend’s Water with Eye Drops

WAUKESHA, Wis. – A woman from Waukesha County, Wisconsin, has been convicted of first-degree intentional homicide and felony theft after poisoning her friend and embezzling nearly $300,000 from her. Jessy Kurczewski, 39, now faces a life sentence for her crimes. The incident occurred in 2018 when Lynn Hernan, a woman in her 60s, was found dead in her recliner with crushed medication on her chest. Initially believed to be an overdose, the Waukesha County medical …

McKinney, Texas man arrested after ex-girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator

A man in McKinney, Texas has been arrested after police discovered the body of his ex-girlfriend wrapped in plastic wrap inside a refrigerator in his home on Sunday. Chad Christopher Stevens, 42, is facing charges of tampering with evidence and fabricating evidence related to the disposal of the deceased woman’s body. The victim, Heather Louise Schwab, had been reported missing by her mother in June. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by NBC DFW, …

Young Girl Found Dead Stuffed in Dresser Drawer, Mother Sentenced for Senseless Murder

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — A South Carolina mother was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the brutal killing of her disabled 4-year-old daughter. The child’s body was discovered beaten to death, stuffed in a dresser drawer shared by the mother and her then-boyfriend. The sentencing took place on Tuesday in State Circuit Court, where Judge Eugene C. Griffith, Jr. handed down the verdict. Jackleen Elizabeth Mullen, 26, was found guilty of one count of homicide …

Teen Girl Found Dead in Jail Cell Days After Arrest for Drug Possession, Family Demands Answers

ANDERSON, Indiana – A young woman was discovered dead in her jail cell in Madison County, Indiana, just days after being taken into custody for drug possession. Shellby L. Hall, an 18-year-old, was arrested for possession of methamphetamines and driving under the influence and was being held in the Madison County Jail at the time of her death. The investigation into her death began on Saturday, November 11, when her body was found. According to …