Jacquelyn Gray

5 days ago | crimeonline.com | Jacquelyn Gray

The judge presiding over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial halted jury selection on Friday amid concerns that prospective jurors may drop out before court proceedings begin. The New York Times reported that 12 jurors and six alternates will be sworn in on Monday before opening statements. While this was supposed to happen on Friday, the defense claimed a juror emailed the court and asked to be excluded from the jury due to concerns about their safety.

5 days ago | crimeonline.com | Jacquelyn Gray

A 2-year-old girl reportedly died on Wednesday in a hot car in Maryland. The girl was found dead in a vehicle near Arcola Elementary School in Silver Spring. Sources told WJLA that the girl’s father dropped one child off at school but forgot to take the toddler to the babysitter’s — which became apparent hours later when she was found unresponsive in the car. Officials have not publicly identified the toddler girl. They also have not confirmed whether she died due to being in the hot car.

6 days ago | crimeonline.com | Jacquelyn Gray

The father of a Wisconsin girl who allegedly killed two people in a school shooting last year was arrested on Thursday. WTMJ reported that Jeffrey Rupnow was arrested on charges of intentionally selling a dangerous weapon to a person under the age of 18 and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Jeffrey Rupnow’s daughter, Natalie Rupnow, 15, killed a teacher and a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison before taking her own life.

6 days ago | crimeonline.com | Jacquelyn Gray

New surveillance footage may show a suspect’s car circling the home where four University of Idaho students were murdered in 2022. According to NBC, a white car was seen repeatedly circling the same block as the off-campus Moscow home during the early hours of November 13, 2022. The same car was reportedly seen approaching the residence and speeding away 13 minutes later. NBC’s “Dateline” obtained the footage, which may be shown at Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming trial.

1 week ago | crimeonline.com | Jacquelyn Gray

Texas police are searching for a 2-year-old girl who has been missing since 2017. Austin police said Virginia Gonzales, 33, provided conflicting information to family members regarding her daughter Ava’s whereabouts. WVUE reported that Virginia Gonzales never formally reported her daughter’s disappearance, and cops have not been able to positively identify her father. Authorities only learned of Ava Gonzales’ apparent disappearance after her mother was arrested on April 24.