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DNA Evidence Solves 1964 New York Cold Case | Crime Alert 6AM 10.21.25 Oct 21, 2025

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In Albany, New York, authorities announced they have solved the killing of 50-year-old Catherine Blackburn, who was found raped, stabbed, and bludgeoned in her home in September 1964 — more than six decades ago.

Also in New York State, a former guard has been found guilty in the death of a handcuffed inmate.

Philadelphia police have discovered human remains in the case of a missing woman and have arrested a suspect.

A 38-year-old man, Cody Balmer, has pleaded guilty to a series of charges in what prosecutors described as a politically motivated assault on the home of Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania.

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Luigi Mangione's PA Case Effectively Halted | Crime Alert 3PM 10.17.25 Oct 17, 2025

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A judge has determined that the trial of Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania, who was accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will be temporarily paused.

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Woman Accused of Muder After Man's Body Found Hidden Under Bed at Holiday Inn | Crime Alert 3PM 10.15.25 Oct 15, 2025

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After 30 Years, Body Pulled from Mississippi River Identified as Missing Illinois Man | Crime Alert 6AM 10.14.25 Oct 14, 2025

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A cold case that spanned more than three decades has finally been solved, thanks to new developments in DNA technology.

Authorities in Jefferson County, Missouri, confirmed that remains discovered in the Mississippi River in September 1994 have been identified as Benny Leo Olson, a man from Illinois. His body was recovered south of Festus and later buried in an unmarked grave in 1995, after investigators were unable to determine his identity at the time.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office credited recent forensic advancements for helping bring closure to the case.

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Minnesota Authorities Identify Remains Found in Submerged Car | Crime Alert 6AM 10.07.25 Oct 07, 2025

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After nearly six decades, authorities in central Minnesota have confirmed the identity of human remains found in the Mississippi River as Roy George Benn, who went missing in 1967.

Benn, then 59, was last seen at a café in Sartell early one September morning. He was reportedly carrying a large amount of cash, and his disappearance sparked a long-running investigation with no resolution—until now. On August 10, a fisherman using sonar near Sartell detected what appeared to be a submerged vehicle. Dive teams recovered a heavily deteriorated 1963 Buick Electra, registered to Benn, with human remains and personal items inside.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has confirmed the remains are Benn's. The investigation into how Benn and his vehicle ended up in the river continues.

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Crime Alert Special Report: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Goes to Prison for 50 Months Oct 03, 2025

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Sean “Diddy” Combs receives 50 months in federal prison for transporting people across state lines for sex. Drew Nelson reports.

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BREAKING: 'Diddy' Sentenced to 50mo in Slammer| 10.03.2025 Oct 03, 2025

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is sentenced to 50 months in prison, minus 14 months served, by the federal judge, putting the final nail in the coffin of his federal sex trafficking trial. Jennifer Gould reports.

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Alex Murdaugh Accomplice Gets 5 Years and Ordered to Pay Back More Than $3 Million | Crime Alert 3PM 10.01.25 | Crime Oct 01, 2025

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Diddy Tries Again, Asking Judge for Early Release Before Sentencing | Crime Alert 8AM 09.24.25 Sep 24, 2025

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On Monday, attorneys representing music industry icon Sean “Diddy” Combs implored a judge to impose a sentence of no more than 14 months.

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Would Be Assassin Tries to Stab Himself After Guilty Verdict| Crime Alert 7AM 09.24.25 Sep 24, 2025

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On Tuesday, a jury in Florida convicted Ryan Routh of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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