Christopher Phelon, 32, fatally shot his sons, six-year-old Logan, and three-year-old Seth before turning the gun on himself during his weekend visitation. On Monday, July 5th, Logan and Seth's mother, Grace, went to pick up her sons from their dad's house. When she arrived, Grace discovered that the boys were shot by their dad before he turned the gun on himself and committed … [Read more...]
Mark Redwine Found Guilty of Murder in 2012 Death of His Son, Dylan Redwine
On Friday, July 16, 2021, nearly 9 years after his 13-year-old son's death, Mark Redwine was found guilty on all counts of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in the death of his son, Dylan Redwine, while the boy was on a court-ordered Thanksgiving visit with him in 2012. Read more here. … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Father Who Killed Children in Murder-Suicide ‘Very Angry’ Over Divorce
In the weeks before Richard A. Zimmer, 48, fatally shot his two children Madison Zimmer, 13, and Zachary Zimmer, 10, and himself in Greene Township, PA, he had grown more upset over his pending divorce, according to court records. Read more here. … [Read more...]
First Day of Capital Murder Trial for Bigamist Man Charged with Killing Estranged Pregnant Wife, Two Children, and Mother-in-Law
Christopher Henderson, 46, is facing a possible death sentence for the killings of five people, including his 9-months pregnant wife. The prosecution and defense will review the questionnaires on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then beginning Thursday and running until June 22, jurors will be questioned by the attorneys in the case. Opening statements are set to take place on June 23. The … [Read more...]
“My 7-Year-Old Daughter Was Murdered—And This Mother’s Day, I Want You to Know Her Name”
Michelle Hord's 7-year-old daughter, Gabrielle, was murdered by her father in 2017, the day after signing their divorce agreement. In this personal essay, Michelle reflects on her tragedy, her survival, and lifts up mothers across the country who have lost a child to violence. Read more here. … [Read more...]