The Daily Pulse With Tim

11/20/2025

Minnesota Underage S*x Sting Nets 16, Including Federal Agent

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – A major police operation in Minnesota targeting an underage s*x ring resulted in the arrest of 16 men, including a federal agent.

11/20/2025

MOTHER ACCUSED OF HOSPITALIZING TODDLER DOZENS OF TIMES WITHOUT MEDICAL NEED.

HAMILTON, Ohio – A Butler County mother is now facing serious allegations after prosecutors say she repeatedly put her 2-year-old son through unnecessary medical treatments and hospital stays.

11/20/2025

Babysitter Arrested After 1-Year-Old Hospitalized With Serious Injuries, Police Say

A Clermont County babysitter is behind bars after a 1-year-old in her care was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries, sparking a child abuse investigation.

Goshen Township Police confirmed that 37-year-old Amanda Greger was arrested Wednesday and charged with child endangering and tampering with evidence.

The case began on Nov. 10, when Cincinnati Children’s Hospital contacted authorities to report a suspected abuse situation involving a child from a home on Woodville Pike. Investigators say the infant arrived at the hospital with significant injuries and was immediately admitted to the NICU for specialized care. The child is still receiving medical treatment.

Police have not released details regarding how the injuries occurred, but confirmed the investigation is ongoing. Greger was taken into custody following interviews and evidence collection at the scene.

No additional information about the child’s condition or the circumstances leading up to the injuries has been released at this time.

Authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact Goshen Township Police as detectives continue working to determine what happened.

11/20/2025

Ex-School Employee Used Discord, Snapchat to Coerce and S*xually Assault 11-Year-Old

Alyson Cranick, a 44-year-old resident of Columbia, Connecticut, and a former school administrative assistant, has pleaded guilty in federal court to coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in s*xual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.

Cranick, who previously worked at E.O. Smith High School in Mansfield until her firing in September 2023, admitted to using digital communication—specifically text messaging, Snapchat, and the internet chat service Discord—to pressure an 11-year-old boy into s*xually explicit conduct.

The investigation revealed a massive volume of communication, with authorities documenting over 4,700 messages exchanged between Cranick and the victim on Discord alone between July and October 2022. The exploitation was not limited to digital means; court documents state that Cranick repeatedly induced the minor to leave his home after midnight during the summer and fall of 2022 to meet her, occasions during which she s*xually assaulted him.

Cranick was initially arrested on state charges on November 14, 2023, and has been detained since November 28, 2023. Federal charges were brought against her in July 2024. U.S. District Judge Kari A.

Dooley has scheduled sentencing for February 12, 2025, where Cranick faces a mandatory minimum of ten years and a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.

The case was thoroughly investigated through a joint effort by the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force and the Connecticut State Police’s Eastern District Major Crime Unit, and the prosecution is being led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daniel E. Cummings and Katherine E. Boyles under the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood Initiative.

11/19/2025

Twist in Anna Kepner Investigation: Stepbrother Now Possible Suspect, Relative Alleges
According to newly filed family court documents, a minor step-sibling may now be under investigation and could potentially face criminal charges connected to the case. The information surfaced after Kepner’s stepmother, Shauntel Hudson, requested to postpone a custody hearing. In her filing, Hudson stated that both FBI investigators and her legal team advised her that one of the minors involved in the family matter could become the subject of a criminal case.
The document states that any testimony she provides “could be prejudicial” to either herself or her child while the federal investigation is active—meaning she cannot be forced to testify at this time.
The FBI, which is overseeing the investigation into the teen’s death, has not commented on the new development. Hudson’s filing confirms that federal authorities are specifically probing the circumstances surrounding the “sudden death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.”
Kepner was reported missing after telling family members she felt unwell and returning to her room on November 6. She was later discovered deceased the following morning by housekeeping staff on the Carnival Horizon as the ship sailed near Cuba. She was found under the bed, according to early reports, covered with life jackets and a blanket.
The medical examiner has not yet released a cause of death.
Kepner’s father, stepmother, and step-siblings were all on the cruise at the time of the incident. ABC News reports it has reached out to the family for comment but has not received a response.
Adding to the growing speculation, a man identifying himself as Martin Donohue, who claims to be Anna’s uncle, posted a lengthy and emotional message on X social media accusing Anna’s stepbrother of killing her. His claims have not been confirmed by investigators, but the post has spread rapidly across social media and is now part of the public conversation surrounding the case.
In his publicly shared statement, Martin wrote:
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“I need everyone’s help on this. If you haven’t heard this story then you have been living under a rock. This is my niece Anna Kepner she was 18 and was on a cruise with her dad step mom and other family members. I can not stay silent about this matter any longer. The step mom son killed her stuffed her naked beaten body in a sheet and stuffed her under a bed and covered her with life jackets. Then slept on that bed like nothing happened. He told his step mom when no one could find Anna on the ship. So yes they know who did this and it sickens me that the father Chris remains silent about it.
Please pass this on till maybe it gets to someone that can do something about it. If nothing is done it will all come out on the 20th at least that’s what the step mom has said after threatening family if they talk before that they will be banned from the remembrance of life for Anna. Please pass this so my family can get closure and the people who did this and lied and stalled to tell the rest of us what happened when it did. Now you just look all guilty of a cover up.”
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The FBI has not released any statement confirming or denying Martin’s allegations. Officials have also not identified any suspects publicly, nor clarified whether any family member is being formally investigated.

11/19/2025

Georgia Man Kills Two Stepson Teenagers Before Being Fatally Shot by Deputies, Authorities Say

MIDLAND, Ga.– A domestic disturbance call in Georgia turned into a deadly tragedy Monday evening, leaving three people dead, including two teenage brothers and their stepfather.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Christophers Way in Midland around 6:50 p.m. after receiving reports that a man inside the home was threatening to kill children and had also made threats toward law enforcement. The information came from the suspect’s wife, who fled to a neighbor’s home with her 5-year-old son.

Upon arrival, deputies found the residence dark. Moments later, the suspect—identified as Eric Grigsby—was seen walking in the driveway holding objects in his hands. Deputies ordered him to drop the items, which were soon recognized as two handguns.

Authorities say Grigsby ignored repeated commands and continued approaching deputies before raising the guns and pointing them at officers. Deputies opened fire, and while Grigsby returned shots, officers ultimately shot him multiple times until he was no longer moving.

Inside the home, deputies discovered Grigsby’s two stepsons, ages 16 and 14, both suffering from gunshot wounds. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures on the 14-year-old, but he later died from his injuries.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case due to the officer-involved shooting.

“This was a tragic family violence incident resulting in three deaths,” Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley said. “Two teenage young men were shot and killed by their stepfather, and the stepfather was shot and killed by deputies. The deputies who responded to the scene did exactly as they were trained.”

Officials confirmed Grigsby previously worked for the Muscogee County School District, serving as an assistant principal at two schools between 2012 and 2018. He was arrested in 2018 for driving while impaired.

The investigation remains ongoing.

11/19/2025

Trafficked Teen Found At Pennsylvania Home!

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A teenage girl believed to be a victim of human trafficking has been located and rescued from a home in central Pennsylvania, according to investigators.

11/18/2025

Former Babysitter and Afterschool Program Director Pleads Guilty to Child S*xual Exploitation Charges

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – A New Hanover County man who previously worked as a private babysitter and afterschool program director has pleaded guilty to multiple child s*xual exploitation charges, according to officials.

Authorities say Elijah Jacob Donato entered guilty pleas on Nov. 13 to two counts of indecent liberties with a child and two counts of first-degree s*xual exploitation of a minor.

The investigation began in September 2023 when the parents of a child Donato was hired to babysit discovered disturbing images on their home’s Nest camera. Prosecutors said Donato encouraged children to take photos of their ge****ls using his phone. A forensic analysis later uncovered the images in a hidden folder labeled “my eyes only.”

After his arrest, the Carolina Beach Police Department confirmed Donato had worked privately for several families and was also employed as the YMCA Site Coordinator for the Afterschool Care program at Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.

“This defendant preyed on young children for his own gratification,” District Attorney Jason W. Smith said. “We are grateful the parents trusted their instincts and immediately alerted authorities. Their prompt action and the strong investigation that followed helped prevent further victimization.”

Donato was sentenced to 144 to 294 months in prison and must register as a s*x offender for 30 years after his release.

11/17/2025

Mississippi Teacher Pleads Guilty After Using AI to Create S*xual Videos of Students

CORINTH, Miss. — A Mississippi teacher has pleaded guilty to possession of child po*******hy after investigators say he used artificial intelligence to generate s*xually exploitative videos of his students.

According to authorities, Wilson Jones was arrested in March after police identified eight female students, ages 14 to 16, who were depicted in AI-generated s*xual content. Officials confirmed that none of the victims were ever filmed and that the videos were created entirely through artificial intelligence software.

Jones pleaded guilty on Friday and now faces up to 10 years in prison. He will also be required to register as a s*x offender upon release.

In a related development, former Corinth School District Superintendent Edward Lee Childress has been indicted for allegedly failing to report Jones to law enforcement after becoming aware of the accusations.

The investigation remains ongoing.

11/17/2025

Man Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in RV Behind Her Home

Authorities in Vandalia, Illinois, have charged a 43-year-old man after a 14-year-old girl who disappeared Friday morning was later found dead on the property where she lived.

11/17/2025

"It appeared the children had been using a cardboard box as a toilet"
Michigan mother arrested after 3 children found living in squalor

PONTIAC, Mich. — A Michigan mother is in custody after authorities discovered her three children living in horrific conditions inside their apartment, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Teriomas Tremice Johnson, 31, of Pontiac, frequently left her children unattended in an apartment with no working plumbing, investigators said. The home was reportedly filled with rotten food, human f***s, animal f***s and other unsanitary debris.

Deputies responded to the residence after a 12-year-old girl, the oldest of the three children, called police to report a possible break-in. Once inside, officers found the home “in deplorable condition,” the sheriff’s office said.

Two 9-year-olds — a boy and a girl — were also inside, along with three cats. Johnson was not at the residence.

The children told authorities they had not seen their mother since the previous day. Investigators also noted that it appeared the children had been using a cardboard box as a toilet due to the apartment’s lack of functioning plumbing.

“It defies understanding how parents blessed with the gift of a child could show such cruelty,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “The complete lack of compassion and humanity is heartbreaking, and I am eager to see justice served for this unconscionable act.”

Johnson has been charged with three counts of child abuse, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

During her arraignment, Johnson reportedly became combative — throwing a chair and yelling at the judge. Her initial $250,000 bond was immediately revoked, and she is now being held without bond.

Officials noted Johnson is currently on probation for a prior retail fraud conviction. During that arrest, she attempted to flee law enforcement while two of her children were inside her vehicle.

The three children have been placed in the custody of their biological fathers.

11/17/2025

South Carolina teacher admits to stalking, writing dozens of love letters to 11-year-old student

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A South Carolina elementary school teacher has pleaded guilty after admitting to repeatedly stalking and harassing an 11-year-old student in his class.

Dylan Robert Dukes, 27, pleaded guilty to first-degree harassment and was sentenced to three years in jail, followed by five years of probation.

According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, Dukes wrote the child more than 60 love letters, and gave her cards, gift cards, ornaments, pictures and repeated “unwanted hugs” that made the girl uncomfortable.

Before summer break, investigators said Dukes gave the student a personalized box containing a letter for each day of the week over the summer. He then began attending the child’s church after learning she would no longer be in his class.

When detectives searched Dukes’ classroom, they reported finding numerous photos of the girl hidden inside his desk. Authorities emphasized that none of the photos were s*xual.

As part of his sentence, Dukes must surrender his teaching certificate, attend mental health counseling and comply with a permanent restraining order barring him from any contact with the victim.