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The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found deceased in the Ohio River on Tuesday as 53-year-old Arica Brown. Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a body in the river near the 3700 block of River Road at Cox Park around 11:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brown’s body in the water, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. On Wednesday, authorities arrested 57-year-old Anthony Nichols in connection with Brown’s death. He has been charged with her murder. Investigations into the incident are ongoing as law enforcement works to uncover further details.

Authorities in Spartanburg County are investigating a tragic double homicide that occurred on Thursday afternoon. Deputies responded to the Hometown Studios on Mobile Drive at 3:45 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a woman claiming she had shot two individuals in room 120. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found two people inside the specified room, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Tragically, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Sherman Armand Sims, 32, and Susan Marie Gonzalez, 38. The coroner noted that the two victims resided in separate…

Authorities in Morton responded to a suspected overdose incident on Thursday night at 254 Taylor Drive. According to Scott County Sheriff Mike Lee, two individuals lost their lives, and one other person was transported to UMMC for medical treatment. Morton police also assisted at the scene. On Friday, Scott County Coroner Hunter Wolf identified the deceased as 47-year-old Barry Perkins and 35-year-old Antoine Lee. Investigations into the circumstances of the suspected overdose are ongoing.

Fatal Kilkenny workplace death of Patsy Mackin – Obituary. On Thursday, December 12th, Patsy Mackin, 59, tragically lost his life in a workplace accident at a construction site on Dublin Road, Kilkenny. Authorities, including the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and gardaí, are conducting investigations into the incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. Emergency services and gardaí arrived at the scene, but Mr. Mackin was pronounced dead shortly after. It is suspected that he was struck by a vehicle while working at the site. Mr. Mackin, originally from Roath, Cardiff in Wales, lived in Callan, Kilkenny, with his family. He…

In an unexpected and heartbreaking turn of events, the Lima community is mourning the sudden passing of Jordan Banks, a graduate of Shawnee High School. Jordan’s death has left his family and friends in shock, as they remember the life of a young man who was known for his kindness, generosity, and loyalty. Jordan was much more than just a student or a friend—he was a son and brother who brought light into the lives of his family. His sudden departure has left a deep void, one that will be felt for years to come. His parents, siblings, and close…

Lin Donnelly, 72, tragically passed away following a road traffic collision on December 12, 2024, at the border of Bootle and Kirkdale, Merseyside. The accident occurred at 7:45 p.m. on Brewster Street when a blue Ford Focus struck the pedestrian, who was reportedly carrying a pile of Christmas presents. Emergency services rushed Donnelly to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly afterward. Her family has expressed their grief, stating, “Words can’t describe the pain in our hearts at the unbearable loss of you. Our life will never be the same without you.” A 46-year-old man from Liverpool was…

Jose Louis Malvais Sanchez, 52, tragically lost his life in a crash on Interstate 80 near Aurora, Nebraska. The incident occurred on Monday evening around 7 p.m. as Sanchez was driving his Toyota Corolla westbound. According to authorities, he failed to slow down and rear-ended a semi truck that had slowed due to a traffic backup. The collision led to Sanchez’s death at the scene. Investigators have confirmed that the crash happened approximately two miles east of Aurora, and the cause is still under review.

Fatal Newburgh pedestrian accident death of Daniel Porter – Obituary Daniel Porter, 47, of Walden, has tragically passed away after being struck by a vehicle on Water Street in the City of Newburgh on Sunday, December 8. He was immediately transported to Montefiore-St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital by Empress EMS, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident led to road closures on Washington and Second streets as authorities investigated. The Newburgh Fire Department assisted in handling the scene, while New Windsor and State Police helped with the reconstruction of the accident. Newburgh Police are currently working to determine the…

Fatal San Juan two-vehicle crash claims the life of Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea – Obituary. A devastating crash occurred at around 1:48 p.m. on December 13 at the intersection of Stewart Road and U.S. 18 Military Road, just south of San Juan, Texas. Authorities have identified the victim as 76-year-old Rogelio Benavidez-Urrea. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that a semi-trailer traveling northbound on Stewart Road ran through a red flashing light at a stop sign and collided with a Honda driven by Benavidez-Urrea. Tragically, he suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The semi-trailer driver sustained…

Fatal discovery in the Mississippi River: Daniel Claeys identified as deceased victim – Obituary Authorities have confirmed that human remains found in a pickup truck submerged in the Mississippi River belong to Daniel Claeys, a missing Illinois man in his early 30s. The discovery was made three months ago near a boat ramp, according to East Moline Police. The truck, reported stolen in 2017, contained Claeys’s remains and marked the end of a search that began when he was reported missing in 2019. Chief Jeff Ramsey of the East Moline Police Department stated the case is being treated as a…