US Marshals arrest Shane Pryor on Septa bus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shane Pryor was 14 when he allegedly fatally shot Tanya Harris, 54, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on October 10, 2020. He was arrested on October 15, 2020 and charged with murder, conspiracy, reckless endangerment and several firearms offenses.  Pryor is 5'7" tall and he weighs around 180 pounds. He was booked into the Philadelphia Juvenile … Continue reading US Marshals arrest Shane Pryor on Septa bus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John Laurinaitis biography: 13 things about ex-wrestler born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John Hodger Laurinaitis is an American business executive of Lithuanian descent. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, he is also a retired professional wrestler whose ring name was Johnny Ace. Laurinaitis is 3 years older than his brother Marcus Laurinaitis and was 2 years younger than their brother Joseph Michael Laurinaitis. Marcus and Joseph were … Continue reading John Laurinaitis biography: 13 things about ex-wrestler born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bail for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Kendall Stephens set at $250k; Activist accused of abusing 2 boys

Born biologically male, Kendall Stephens, 37, of Point Breeze, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States identifies as female. She is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) activist. On August 24, 2020, Tymesha Wearing, then 36, punched Stephens in the mouth outside the transwoman's residence in Point Breeze. The attacker then pushed the victim into the … Continue reading Bail for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Kendall Stephens set at $250k; Activist accused of abusing 2 boys

Who shot Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s George Craig in Indianapolis, Indiana?

George "Lefty" McCarthy Craig of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States died at age 27. He was a professional baseball player born in Philadelphia to George A. Craig and Mary Ellen Schultz. Before marrying George, Schultz was married to John Schultz, who died in 1872 at age 23. George died in 1888 at age 37. Lefty is … Continue reading Who shot Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s George Craig in Indianapolis, Indiana?

Cherelle Parker biography: 13 things about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s 100th mayor

Cherelle Lesley Parker is an American politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, she attended Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Parker is a Democrat. Here are 13 more things about her: In 1983, her mother died. In 1990, she won an oratorical contest in … Continue reading Cherelle Parker biography: 13 things about Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s 100th mayor

US Marshals arrest Dayron Burney-Thorn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Members of the U.S. Marshals Service's task force captured Dayron Burney-Thorn, 17, in Germantown, Philadelphia. He was wanted for involvement in fatal shootings in 2022, leading to the death of Tahmir Jones, 19, and Nicolas Elizalde, 14. Burney-Thorn and other suspects faced charges as adults in the case.

Pennsylvania cop Richard Mendez shot; New Jersey’s Hendrick Pena-Fernandez, Alexander Batista-Polanco, Yobranny Martinez Fernandez arrested

Police officer Richard Mendez of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States has died. He was 50. Mendez had been on the force for more than 20 years and his plan was to pursue a new career as a college professor after retiring from the force. In 2019, he received his master's degree. At around 11:00 p.m. on … Continue reading Pennsylvania cop Richard Mendez shot; New Jersey’s Hendrick Pena-Fernandez, Alexander Batista-Polanco, Yobranny Martinez Fernandez arrested

Woodland Township, New Jersey special education teacher Vincent Root accused of assaulting 7 boys

Vincent Root, 58, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States worked at Chatsworth Elementary School in Woodland Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA as a special education teacher. He has lived in different parts of New Jersey including Sea Isle City, Glendora, Runnemede and Trenton. Over a period of several years, Root allegedly assaulted seven boys in classrooms … Continue reading Woodland Township, New Jersey special education teacher Vincent Root accused of assaulting 7 boys

Frank James biography: 15 things about Milwaukee, Wisconsin man

Frank R. James, born in 1958, has a criminal history with multiple arrests but no felony convictions. He inflicted a subway shooting in Brooklyn on April 12, 2022, injuring 29 people. Arrested the next day, he was sentenced to ten life terms on October 5, 2023, reflecting his severe criminal actions.

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What Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Cody Heron did to Nikki Bullock

Cody Heron, 26, of Frankford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States was with a group of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and dirt bike riders in the area of Philadelphia's city hall on the evening of October 1, 2023. He and Nikki Bullock, 23, of Prospect Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania did not know each other before their encounter that … Continue reading What Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Cody Heron did to Nikki Bullock