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.
10 most beautiful Miss Earth 2024 candidates
Drita Ziri of Albania was crowned Miss Earth 2023 on December 22, 2023, in Vietnam. Her successors for Miss Earth 2024 will be crowned on November 9, 2024, in the Philippines. This year's competition features 76 contestants, emphasizing environmental awareness and social responsibility alongside beauty.
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Bozeman, Montana native Dustin Kjersem killed; Basin’s Daren Abbey arrested
Dustin Kjersem, a 36-year-old from Belgrade, Montana, was found dead at a campsite on October 12, 2024, after being attacked by Daren Christopher Abbey, who he had briefly met. Abbey initially claimed innocence, but DNA linked him to the scene, leading to his arrest for deliberate homicide.
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Horsham, Pennsylvania’s Brian Groo being held on $2 million bail
Brian Matthew Groo, a resident of of Horsham, Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States, was arrested in 2019 and in 2024. He is accused of using Dropbox and Kik to distribute child pornography.
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Neptune Beach, Florida’s Caleb James Williams charged with aggravated assault
Caleb James Williams, 18, was arrested in Neptune Beach, Florida, for threatening two women with a machete at an early voting site while supporting Donald Trump. Charged with aggravated assault and improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon, he faces court again on November 20, 2024, with strict bond conditions if released.
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Humboldt, Tennessee’s Antonio Pewitte arrested in Memphis by US Marshals
Antonio Jacques Pewitte, 37, from Humboldt, Tennessee, known as Shade, was arrested again following a history of domestic violence. After allegedly stabbing his former girlfriend multiple times on October 19, 2024, he fled. U.S. Marshals apprehended him in Memphis, charging him with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated domestic assault.
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Maria Felix biography: 22 things about Miss Grand International 2024 fifth runner-up from Dominican Republic
Maria Felix is a Dominican real estate agent, dancer, model, and beauty queen. Born in Santo Domingo and based in New York, she has participated in various international beauty pageants. Felix also has a background in education, graduating from Fordham University and teaching ballet. She has competed at prestigious fashion events and won multiple titles, including Miss Model of the Universe Dominican Republic 2020 and Miss Intercontinental Dominican Republic 2022.
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Akiko Kojima biography: 13 things about Miss Universe 1959
Akiko Kojima, born in Tokyo, is a groundbreaking Japanese model and Miss Universe 1959, becoming the first Asian descent titleholder. After her father’s death, she was raised by her mother. Kojima experienced notable milestones, including her marriage to actor Akira Takarada. She turned 88 on October 29, 2024.
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Kemper Durand biography: 13 things about Memphis, Tennessee lawyer
Kemper Bartlett Durand was a multifaceted American lawyer, artist, and musician born in Wisconsin. He had a prominent career, working as an assistant U.S. attorney and performing as a drummer. Durand faced a serious kidnapping incident in 2000 but advocated for leniency for his youthful abductors. He passed away in 2013.
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Loyal Durand Jr. biography: 14 things about Milwaukee, Wisconsin native
Loyal Durand Jr. was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest of four siblings. He married Dorthey and had four sons. After his parents' deaths, Loyal Jr. passed away in 1970. His son Kemper faced tragedy when he was robbed and later died in 2013, linking to the 2022 abduction of Eliza Fletcher.
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