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08/08/2026

UPDATE: Missing 46-year-old Flight Attendant has been located safely!

Today marks three weeks since the disappearance of Aiesha Griffin, a Detroit based Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant who vanished after leaving her father's home in the afternoon of July 26, 2026.

Her case was featured today on "Missing with Marni Hughes" from NewsNation and shortly after, her father tells us Aiesha was located and she is alive, safe, and well.

Aiesha is the oldest of four siblings and her family describes her as vibrant, sparkly, and adventurous. They insist this is completely out of character for the 46-year-old whose birthday was just two days after she vanished.

We previously reported that she was last seen in the area of N Broad Street and Girard in Philadelphia. She was wearing a black shirt, black tights, and black sandals. She does require medication and has no known mental health issues.

Her father tells us "She is alive, safe, and well. We do ask that out of respect of her privacy, that no one try to reach out to her. We also ask that everyone refrain from flooding her social media pages with comments and remarks."

We are wishing Aiesha the best moving forward and are so very grateful she is safe and doing well.

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08/03/2026

🚨 MISSING PERSON – URGENT 🚨

Have you seen AIESHA GRIFFIN?
Age: 46 - Height: 5'10"
Last seen: Friday, July 24, 2026
Location: 1220 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Aiesha was last seen in the North Broad Street area and has not been heard from since. She uses prescription medication and is in urgent need of her meds. Her disappearance is out of character and her family is extremely concerned.

If you know anything or think you’ve seen her, contact Philadelphia Police Central District by calling 311 or call your local 911 immediately.

Let’s bring Aiesha home.

PHILADELPHIA — Police and relatives are asking for the public’s help in locating Aiesha Griffin, a 46-year-old woman who has been missing since she was last seen on North Broad Street in Philadelphia on Friday, July 24, 2026. Griffin was last seen in the area of 1220 N. Broad St., according to a...

08/01/2026

Did Brandon Barnes get a new mugshot?

We originally thought he had been in a fight, but upon receiving a clearer version of this image, it seems he’s received some new face tattoos while in county jail.

He now has a cross tattooed on his forehead and his face is eaten up with scabs.

Word on “the block” has been that Barnes is referred to as “Preacher Barnes” in the Anderson County Detention Center while he awaits trial for the 2024 brutal murder of his wife, Jessica Barnes.

He beat and strangled 20-year-old Jessica Barnes before dismembering her body and burning her to only (3) teeth and a chin bone.

The most noticeable change is the “I’m in charge mindset” seems to have been wiped right off his face.

He was arrested in October of 2024, but this photo appears to have been posted more recently.

08/01/2026

Three Anderson County teens have now been charged in the brutal assault and armed robbery of Chris Holdt, a homeless man attacked on Station Drive in Anderson.

Detectives say two teens carried out the beating and robbery while a third acted as a getaway driver. Two 17-year-olds are charged as adults with armed robbery and assault and battery by mob, and a 16-year-old is facing juvenile charges.

Sheriff Chad McBride says “no one — especially a vulnerable member of our community — should ever have to endure such a senseless and violent attack,” praising both investigators and community members who stepped up to help Chris.

Local residents Cody and Makayla Carroll have launched a fundraiser to help cover Chris’s medical care, housing and food as he recovers, working with victim advocates to get funds directly to him.

If you live in the Anderson area and have video, photos or information about this case, contact the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office at 864-260-4444.

ANDERSON, S.C. — Three Anderson County teens have been charged in connection with the brutal assault and armed robbery of a homeless man on Station Drive, according to newly released warrants and a media statement from the sheriff’s office. Detectives say surveillance video and witness interview...

07/31/2026

Thanks Seton and Matt for having me on Impact Of Influence to chat about the “Rose Petal Murder Trial.”

This episode does a great job of connecting the details of the case as Hughes’ appeal is paused and the trial court is tasked with weighing new evidence.

🌹Rose Petal Murder Update:

In this episode, we revisit the Rose Petal Murder case with Troy Styles of Blunt Force Media to discuss significant new developments that could reshape the case.

In February 2025, after brief deliberations, a Greenville County jury convicted Zachary Hughes of the October 2021 murder of Christina Parcell. Hughes was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

👨‍⚖️The case has now been remanded to the circuit court, where a judge will determine whether newly discovered evidence, following the victim's fiancé's recent guilty plea, warrants a new trial. Hughes' direct appeal has been placed on hold pending that decision.

One of the issues raised on appeal is Hughes' claim that he was not permitted to present a complete defense at trial. Hughes has maintained that he killed Parcell to protect her minor daughter from what he believed was ongoing s*xual abuse.

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07/29/2026

Authorities in Anderson County, South Carolina, are investigating a violent assault that left a man seriously injured Tuesday evening.

Deputies say the attack happened just before 6 p.m. on Station Drive, where the victim was found with serious injuries and rushed to the hospital.

The case is being investigated as a possible armed robbery, and detectives are working to identify those responsible.

A community fundraiser identifies the victim as Chris Holdt, a homeless man described as a familiar face in the area. The post claims he was attacked by a "group of teenagers" though law enforcement has not confirmed those details.

Officials are asking anyone with information, photos, or video to come forward by calling +1-864-260-4444

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (BFMG) — Authorities are investigating a reported armed robbery and assault that left a man seriously injured Tuesday evening in Anderson County. Deputies with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched just before 6 p.m. to Station Drive after receiving a 911 cal...

07/29/2026

A Georgia mother is speaking out after her 6-year-old son with autism was suspended from Sara Harp Minter Elementary School for biting his sandwich into the shape of a gun and pointing it at a classmate.

School records show the first grader has faced more than 30 disciplinary actions, including 14 suspensions. His family says the district is failing to consider his disability and individualized education plan.

“He started to feel like he’s a bad kid,” his mother said.

The district says it works with families on a case-by-case basis but did not directly address the incident.

The story is raising broader questions about how schools handle discipline for students with disabilities.

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. (BFMG) — A 6-year-old Georgia student with autism was suspended after school officials said he bit his sandwich into the shape of a gun and pointed it at a classmate, raising concerns from his family about how the district disciplines children with disabilities. According to sc...

07/29/2026

A Queens family says J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home cremated their 93-year-old mother against her wishes, leaving them without the burial she wanted in Guyana.

Relatives of Euvy Rodney say they’re demanding answers and considering legal action after the shocking mix-up.

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NEW YORK (BFMG) — The family of a 93-year-old Queens woman is demanding answers after alleging that a Jamaica funeral home cremated their loved one despite her documented wish to be buried in Guyana beside her grandmother. The family says Euvy Rodney’s ashes were handed over only after repeated ...

07/29/2026

A Moody, Alabama police officer has been fired for misusing the department’s license plate reader system, according to Police Chief Reece Smith.

The officer was terminated July 16 after an internal investigation found a violation of department policy. The investigation began July 10, and the findings have been turned over to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to determine if any charges are warranted.

The officer has not been identified, and officials say there is no indication of criminal wrongdoing or a data breach.

“We take public trust seriously,” Smith said.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (BFMG) — A Moody police officer was terminated for misusing the department’s license plate reader system, according to Police Chief Reece Smith of the Moody Police Department. Smith said the officer was fired July 16 following an internal investigation that began July 10 i...

07/29/2026

Pawleys Island, SC — Parents of a young child have filed a civil lawsuit against the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, accusing the agency of failing to keep a convicted, registered s*x offender away from a church‑run school and childcare campus.

The suit claims the offender, convicted in 2023 of s*xual exploitation of a minor, was allowed regular access to children at Pawleys Island Christian Academy despite standard supervision conditions that should have barred him from contact with minors or working near them.

The parents say their child was enrolled at the academy during that time and may never fully know what he “saw, experienced, or may have been subjected to,” and they’re seeking damages for emotional, developmental and financial harm.

This case raises major questions about how probation agencies monitor high‑risk offenders and protect vulnerable children in school and childcare settings.

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (BFMG) — The parents of a young child have filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against the South Carolina Department of Probation, Pardon, and Parole (SCDPPS), Pawleys Island Community Church, its affiliated Pawleys Island Christian Academy and multiple church leaders, alleging ...