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Debrina Kawam: Subway Victim Identified as 57-Year-Old Woman from Toms River

Debrina Kawam: Subway Victim Identified as 57-Year-Old Woman from Toms River

On December 22, 2024, a seemingly ordinary morning commute in Brooklyn, New York, turned into a horrific crime scene. A woman sitting silently aboard an F train at Coney Island was doused with a lighter and set on fire. The public outcry was immediate and intense. For days, the authorities struggled to identify the victim, whose body was burned beyond recognition. Now, the New York City Police Department has announced her name: Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old woman originally from Toms ...

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Lindsey

Luigi Mangione Indicted on Terrorism Charges in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione Indicted on Terrorism Charges in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

A New York grand jury has indicted 30-year-old Luigi Mangione on terrorism-related murder charges following the December 4 slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. The indictment, announced on December 17 by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, marks a significant development in a case that has gripped both the business community and the general public. Mangione faces second-degree murder charges as a “crime of terrorism,” as well as first-degree murder, which in New York is generally reserved for ...

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Lindsey

Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Female Student Identified as Shooter

Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Female Student Identified as Shooter

A day after a fatal shooting inside a classroom at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, authorities have identified the teenage suspect as 15-year-old Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow. The tragic event unfolded on Monday, when a study hall of mixed-grade students turned into a scene of violence, leaving two people dead and six others injured. Just before 11 a.m. on December 16, local law enforcement received an active shooter call from inside Abundant Life Christian School. According to Madison Police ...

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Lindsey

Who Is Paulette Thompson, Wife of the Late Brian Thompson?

Who Is Paulette Thompson, Wife of the Late Brian Thompson?

Paulette Thompson, affectionately known as Pauley, is a seasoned physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. She has dedicated her career to helping patients achieve better health and mobility, earning her a respected reputation within the healthcare community. Currently, she works at HealthPartners, a well-known healthcare organization, where her commitment to patient care continues to make a meaningful impact. Paulette earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Iowa in 1999. This academic path was significant ...

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Lindsey

New Photo Released of Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

New Photo Released of Suspect in Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

In a significant break for investigators, the New York Police Department recently released a much clearer photograph of the man suspected of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Until now, the images circulating in the news and on social media showed a figure with most of his face concealed—a mask pulled up high, a hood possibly drawn tight, leaving only vague hints of what he truly looked like. But on Thursday morning, law enforcement officials shared new security camera ...

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