Arizona woman’s heat death after her power was cut off spurred changes, but advocates want more
comment on this storycomment PHOENIX — Stephanie Pullman died one sweltering day in Arizona after a blackout due to $51 in debt. Five years later, the 72-year-old man’s story is still central to efforts to prevent power outages from crippling Arizonas. life saving air conditioner at a temperature of Exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit Every day […]
Mother, caretaker of infant starved to death sentenced to prison time
Judgment was handed down in Coconino County Superior Court on Friday afternoon against the parent and mother of a nine-day-old infant who died of starvation, dehydration and methamphetamine poisoning. The two women are currently facing prison sentences. Judge Kathleen Brown Nichols called the case “one of the most terrifying cases I have ever seen in […]
Death of infant last week due to child abuse
A forensic autopsy Friday revealed that the child who died last week was the victim of child abuse. Four-month-old Lanya White, a resident of the Grand Crossing area, was pronounced dead at Comer Children’s Hospital on the evening of July 13. The Cook County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy found that the girl died from […]
College Student Plummets Hundreds Of Feet To His Death While Hiking With Girlfriend
Joel Tramby, a 21-year-old college student, tragically died Monday while hiking with his girlfriend in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. The nature-loving couple had been climbing North Sister Mountain, but at around 12:20 p.m., Joel reportedly fell from an estimated height of 300 to 500 feet into a steep ravine. Lane County Sheriff’s Office. 21-year-old college student […]
Kingman woman sentenced to 2.5 years for her role in the death of a DPS officer | Local News Stories
A Kingman woman who apologized for her involvement in the death of public security officer Leo Besenti, 54, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Friday. The sentence was part of a plea bargain that found Elizabeth Tisdale, 55, guilty of manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. Attorney Michael […]
‘Makes My Skin Crawl’: Woman Who Won Major SCOTUS Case Describes Death, Rape Threats
The Daily Signal reports that a Colorado web designer whose First Amendment claim won in a recent Supreme Court case faces death threats. The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 in 303 Creative v. Ellenis that the Colorado antidiscrimination statute cannot compel Laurie Smith to create a website for same-sex marriage. Ms. Smith is hesitant […]
Roman-Era ‘Death Magic’ Tools Used To Communicate With The Dead Found Near Jerusalem
A series of artifacts found in a cave near Jerusalem suggest that the site was used by locals to contact the dead in Roman times, according to research results published in early July. It seems Human skulls, oil lamps and parts of various weapons were found in Theomim Cave near the ancient city, where researchers […]
Death Toll Rises To 40 In South Korea Floods
Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 40 people as South Korea’s president vows to “overhaul” the country’s emergency preparedness for extreme weather. The rainy season in South Korea has reached its peak as torrential rain hit much of the country from July 13th. according to Reuters. At least 19 people have […]
The mother and caretaker of an infant who starved to death last spring are sentenced to prison time, after sentencing in Coconino County Friday
A judgment was handed down in Coconino County Superior Court Friday afternoon against the parent and mother of a nine-day-old infant who died of starvation, dehydration and methamphetamine poisoning. The two women are currently facing prison sentences. Judge Kathleen Brown Nichols called the case “one of the most terrifying cases I have ever seen in […]
Woman Arrested In Connection To Death Of Robert De Niro’s Grandson
New York City Police have arrested Sophia Haley Marks, 20, on suspicion of overdose death of Robert De Niro’s 19-year-old grandson. Marks was arrested at 6 p.m. Thursday as part of a sting operation by the New York City Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security. An alleged drug dealer known […]
