Ryan Borgwardt, a 45-year-old woodworker from Watertown, Wisconsin, is accused of faking his death to escape to Europe. After taking out a life insurance policy and changing his identity, he disappeared during a fishing trip in August 2024. His kayak was found capsized, but his exact location remains unknown.
Amanda Gonzales biography: 13 things about US Army cook born in Hearne, Texas
Amanda Gonzales, a 19-year-old pregnant soldier, was found dead in her barracks in Germany on November 5, 2001. Allegedly strangled by Shannon Wilkerson, a fellow service member, the case went cold until Wilkerson's arrest on February 23, 2023. He faces first-degree murder charges and trial proceedings are set for March 2023.
Turlock, California’s James Hooker arrested by Ceres cops, jailed in Modesto
Christopher Hooker, 54, of Turlock, California is accused of abusing three underage girls. He was arrested on November 5, 2024.
FBI arrests Jackson, Michigan’s Christopher Pierce
Christopher Clay Pierce, 46, was arrested for making threatening interstate communications. After threatening posts regarding the January 6 Capitol attack and aggressive emails to a political action committee, the FBI intervened. Pierce’s behavior prompted investigations, leading to his arrest on November 5, 2024, coinciding with the presidential election.
FBI arrests Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Isaac Sissel
Isaac Sissel, a 25-year-old from Ann Arbor, Michigan, was arrested by the FBI on November 5, 2024, for making online threats against conservatives following the presidential election. He claimed he possessed a stolen AR-15 and intended to carry out an attack if Donald Trump won, prompting federal action.
Queens, New York City native Donald Trump elected US president again
The 60th U.S. presidential election took place on November 5, 2024, featuring Donald Trump as the Republican candidate and Kamala Harris representing the Democrats. Other candidates included individuals from various parties and independent backgrounds. Preliminary electoral votes show Trump with 226 and Harris with 312, with updates expected as more votes are counted.
Columbus, Georgia’s Carmen Rice beats Carl Sprayberry, Robert Mallard
Carmen A. Rice, 50, was reelected to the Georgia House of Representatives for the 139th district after winning in multiple elections in 2024. She defeated opponents Sean Knox and Carl Sprayberry, advocating for foster care reform and school choice. Rice is a former party activist and mother of four.
10 things about Santa Maria, California’s Ugo Rubalcava
Ugo P. Rubalcava, a 35-year-old from Santa Maria, California, is married to Gloria and has two sons. The family faced controversy in March 2024 when they were asked to leave a restaurant for being loud. They later participated in a peaceful protest supporting their community, garnering viral attention.
Shannon Wilkerson biography: 13 things about US Army veteran from Andalusia, Alabama
Shannon Wilkerson, an American from Alabama and former U.S. Army soldier, was arrested in 2023 for the alleged murder of fellow soldier Amanda Gonzales in 2001 while stationed in Germany. After a trial, he was convicted of second-degree murder in 2024 and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
10 things about St. Ann Parish, Jamaica native Byron Lester Brown
Byron Lester Brown was a Jamaican-American fur buyer who lived in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. The city is around 114 miles away from Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, the birthplace of his wife Clarice Kirnon Brown. Byron was an only child. He was born in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica to Phillip Brown and … Continue reading 10 things about St. Ann Parish, Jamaica native Byron Lester Brown
