Crime all the Time

11/04/2025

💔 THE MURDER OF LYNTELL WASHINGTON — A MOTHER, A TEACHER, A HERO 💔

📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana | June 2016

When 40-year-old Lyntell Washington, an assistant principal and devoted mother, vanished in June 2016, her community knew something was terribly wrong.

Her 3-year-old daughter was found wandering alone near a car in Baton Rouge — the backseat stained with blood. Lyntell was missing.

Days later, her body was discovered in a sugarcane field in Iberville Parish. She had been shot in the head and left to die.

Investigators soon uncovered a chilling truth: Lyntell was pregnant — and the father was Robert Marks, her co-worker and a married man.

According to court documents, Marks murdered Lyntell to silence her and hide the affair.

⚖️ In 2022, Robert Marks was convicted of second-degree murder, feticide, and obstruction of justice and sentenced to life in prison without parole. (WBRZ)

💔 Lyntell was loved by her students, respected by her peers, and adored by her family. Her bravery and light continue to shine through her daughter — a survivor of unimaginable loss.

🕊️ Rest in peace, Lyntell and your unborn child.

11/01/2025

⚖️ The Case of Junko Furuta

In November 1988, 17-year-old Junko Furuta from Misato, Japan, was walking home after work when she was kidnapped by four teenage boys — including classmates. What followed became known as one of Japan’s most horrific crimes.

Junko was held captive for 44 days in a house belonging to one of the boys’ families. During this time, she endured unimaginable torture: she was beaten, assaulted repeatedly, starved, burned, and forced to do degrading acts. Reports say she begged for her life many times, but no one came to help her.

Despite neighbors and even the kidnappers’ parents being in and out of the house, no one intervened. The boys tricked others into thinking Junko was a girlfriend who didn’t want to go home.

On January 4, 1989, Junko finally succumbed to her injuries. The boys stuffed her body into a drum filled with concrete and abandoned it. She was only 17 years old.

When arrested, the four perpetrators were tried as juveniles. Their sentences ranged from 4 to 20 years, with the ringleader receiving the longest term. Many believed the punishment was shockingly light for such a brutal and prolonged crime.

💔 Junko’s story is still remembered around the world — not only for the cruelty she endured but also for the failure of adults and authorities to protect her. She is often referred to as “the Concrete-Encased High School Girl.”

Her case remains a haunting reminder of how important it is to speak up, intervene, and demand justice for victims.

10/30/2025

⚖️ Justice in Arizona: The Case of Isiah Patterson ⚖️

📍 Mesa, Arizona | 2006

A brutal act of violence ended the life of Consquelo Barker, a young woman who tried desperately to escape her abusive relationship.

According to court records, Isiah Patterson chased Consquelo through their apartment complex before stabbing her multiple times, killing her in front of witnesses.

In 2009, Patterson was convicted of first-degree murder. The Arizona Supreme Court later upheld his conviction and death sentence, citing the overwhelming evidence of premeditation and cruelty.

His appeals have since been denied by both the Arizona Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court, leaving his death sentence in place.

💔 Consquelo Barker’s life was stolen in an act of rage — but her story stands as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and escaping domestic violence before it turns deadly.

10/30/2025

🕯️ THE STRANGE DEATH OF JEANNETTE DePALMA 🕯️

📍 Springfield Township, New Jersey | August 1972

It’s been over 50 years, and the death of 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma still sends chills through New Jersey.

On August 7, 1972, Jeannette told her mom she was going to visit a friend — and vanished. Six weeks later, her skeletal remains were discovered on a cliff known locally as “the Devil’s Teeth.”

Surrounding her body were strange wooden crosses and symbols, leading police — and the public — to suspect possible occult activity.

The case quickly became clouded by rumor: whispers of witchcraft, Satanic rituals, and small-town secrets. But despite multiple leads, investigators never found her killer.

🕵🏽‍♀️ Over the years, new theories emerged — some pointing to local cult groups, others to someone Jeannette trusted. Still, no arrests have ever been made.

💔 Jeannette DePalma’s story is a haunting reminder of how fear, faith, and folklore can twist the search for justice.
Even decades later, her case remains unsolved.

10/30/2025

🕯️ THE MURDER OF SHERELL “RELL” LEWIS — KINDNESS TURNED TRAGIC 🕯️

📍 St. Francisville, Louisiana | April 9, 2022

What started as a simple act of kindness ended in unthinkable violence.

Sherell “Rell” Lewis, 42, stopped to help a driver whose car was broken down on Highway 61 in West Feliciana Parish.
That driver was Kaivon Washington, then 18 — the same man later accused of being involved in the LSU student Madison Brooks case.

Instead of gratitude, Rell’s good deed was met with hate.
According to investigators, an argument broke out, and Washington stabbed Rell to death on the side of the highway before fleeing the scene.

💔 Rell was a beloved father, barber, and community mentor. Friends say he “never met a stranger” — always helping anyone in need.

⚖️ Washington was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The case is still working its way through the courts.

Rell’s story is a chilling reminder: sometimes, the people with the biggest hearts meet the darkest souls.

10/29/2025

💔 TRIPLE MURDER SHOCKS MONROE — 2-YEAR-OLD AMONG THE VICTIMS 💔

📍 Monroe, Louisiana | October 28, 2025

It was just after midnight when gunfire shattered the quiet on Grammont Street.
By sunrise, three people were dead — including a 2-year-old baby.

The victims were identified as:
👨🏾‍🦱 Jaborris Simpson, 25
👶🏽 Jhersi Simpson, 2
👨🏾‍🦱 Jamal Bosley, 27

All three had been shot in the head inside a Monroe home.

Police say 24-year-old Travis Payton has been arrested and charged with:
• 3 counts of First-Degree Murder
• Home Invasion
• Criminal Conspiracy

Detectives believe the shooting may have been drug-related, though the investigation is still active. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that helps bring everyone involved to justice.

💔 A city is heartbroken. A family is destroyed. And a community is demanding answers for a toddler who never had a chance.

🕊️ Rest in peace, Jhersi, Jaborris, and Jamal.



📚 Verified Sources: KNOE News | Vicksburg Daily News | KALB

10/29/2025

🕯️ Domestic Violence Gone Horrific: The Matthew Stallings Case
📍 Wilmington, North Carolina | January 6, 2021

On the night of January 6, 2021, Matthew Stallings forced his way into the home of his estranged wife, Elaine Kinn, in Wilmington while their 3-year-old son watched in terror. He stabbed Elaine more than 15 times, then threw her off a second-floor balcony. 

Elaine survived the attack, underwent multiple life-saving surgeries, and eventually testified against Stallings. 

⚖️ In May 2022, Stallings pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, and assault with a deadly weapon in presence of a minor. He was sentenced in June 2022 to a term of 15 to 18 years in prison, plus mandatory mental-health and substance-abuse treatment and a year of house arrest after release. 

💔 This case is a stark reminder that domestic violence isn’t just a private matter—it can become a life-or‐death battle for victims and children caught in the trauma.

10/28/2025

🕯️ The Mysterious Death of Quawan “Bobby” Charles 🕯️

📍 Baldwin, Louisiana | October 2020

15-year-old Quawan “Bobby” Charles disappeared from his home in Baldwin, Louisiana, after being picked up by friends on October 30, 2020.

Three days later, his body was found in a sugarcane field near Loreauville — about 20 miles away.

Authorities ruled his death a drowning, but Quawan’s family has never accepted that explanation. They say the photos of his body show signs of possible foul play, and that the investigation was mishandled from the start.

💔 His family also says police didn’t issue an Amber Alert or begin searching immediately after he was reported missing.
They believe racial bias and negligence played a role in how the case was handled.

Public outcry led to protests across Louisiana, demanding answers and accountability.

Years later, the case remains officially unsolved, and Quawan’s loved ones are still fighting for justice and transparency.

10/28/2025

🕯️ Remembering Kori Gauthier
📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana | April 2021

18-year-old LSU freshman Kori Gauthier vanished after her car was discovered abandoned on the I-10 Mississippi River bridge in early April 2021. Days later, a body pulled from the Mississippi was identified as Kori’s.

According to authorities, based on cell phone data, video and timeline review, no criminal activity or foul play is suspected.

Her family and the LSU community continue to mourn a bright young life lost far too soon.

10/27/2025

🕯️ The Murder of Alexis Crawford 🕯️

📍 Atlanta, Georgia | November 2019

21-year-old Alexis Crawford, a senior at Clark Atlanta University, was reported missing after she stopped responding to family and friends.

For nearly a week, her loved ones held onto hope — until police discovered her body in a park, hidden in a plastic bin.

Investigators quickly linked the crime to her roommate, Jordyn Jones, and Jones’s boyfriend, Barron Brantley.
Alexis had recently filed a police report accusing Brantley of sexual assault, just days before she was killed.

⚖️ Both suspects were charged with murder. In 2022, Brantley pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. Jones later pleaded guilty and was also sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. (CNN)

💔 Alexis was described as “bright, ambitious, and full of dreams.” Her death shook Atlanta — and highlighted how violence against women often comes from those closest to them.

10/26/2025

🕯️ The Murder of Keaira Bennefield: A System That Failed Her 🕯️

📍 Buffalo, New York | October 2022

Keaira Bennefield, a 40-year-old mother of three, did everything right — and the system still failed her.

Just days after she recorded herself being beaten by her estranged husband, Adam Bennefield, Keaira was shot and killed while sitting in her car, moments after dropping her kids off at school.

Adam Bennefield had been arrested for the assault, but a judge released him without bail due to misdemeanor domestic-violence charges.
Keaira was murdered the next morning.

⚖️ In May 2024, Adam Bennefield was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. (NBC News)

💔 Keaira’s case has become a rallying cry for domestic-violence reform and stricter bail protections.
Her story reminds us that justice delayed can mean justice denied.

10/26/2025