John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Mother pleads guilty of murder for starving her 6-year-old child

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Elizabeth Archibeque, along with the father Anthony Martinez and grandmother Ann Martinez, had been charged in the tragic death of Deshaun Martinez. An autopsy showed that the little boy had been starved and weighed only 18 pounds – far below an average weight for his age. Archibeque agreed to a plea deal that specified her eligibility for probation or any type of parole or work release was removed from the sentence should she receive life …

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Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally ends in fatal shooting between feuding biker gangs

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In an unfortunate escalation of violence, a confrontation between feuding biker gangs resulted in three fatalities and injured five others at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico this past Saturday, as confirmed by local authorities. The calamity unfolded around 5 p.m. local time in the bustling commercial district of Red River. The Mayor of Red River, Linda Calhoun, confirmed that the violent episode was gang-associated. All casualties of the incident, she stated, were directly involved …

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A home explosion in South Dakota kills three and leaves two young boys in critical condition

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On Wednesday, two grandparents and their 6-month-old granddaughter lost their lives in an explosion that leveled a house near Fort Pierre, South Dakota. Stanley County Sheriff Brad Rathbun confirmed that 61-year-old Ladonna Hupp, 6-month-old Harper Hupp, and 66-year-old William “Bill” Hupp lost their lives. Two boys, 5-year-old Myles and 3-year-old Royce were rushed to the hospital and later airlifted to a burn center in Minnesota. Foul play was not suspected in the explosion, which sent …

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Block party shooting leaves one dead, teen also injured

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Law enforcement in Arkansas are diligently investigating an early-morning shooting in Stamps, Arkansas. The shooting resulted in the tragic death of an 18-year-old and serious injuries to a 16-year-old. Promptly at 1:24 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office received urgent alerts about a gunfire eruption at a block party on 2nd Street in Stamps. Stamps Police Department officers were swiftly dispatched to the scene, where they learned that two victims of …

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Man facing death penalty for killing a police officer is attempting insanity plea

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Elliahs Dorsey, an Indianapolis resident, faces charges of murder, criminal confinement, and four counts of attempted murder in relation to the fatal shooting of police officer Breann Leath in 2020. In hopes of avoiding the death penalty, Dorsey’s legal team has filed a motion in court for an insanity defense. This defense is based on evidence that Dorsey was facing a mental illness at the time of the shooting. Leath, along with three additional officers, …

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Two dead in separate double shootings

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The city of Philadelphia was shaken by a series of violent events that took place early Saturday morning, which resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The first incident occurred just shy of 3 a.m. in Fairhill when an unknown assailant launched an attack on a vehicle parked on the 600 block of West Cambria Street. Two individuals in the car found themselves at the receiving end of the gunfire. The victims were rushed to …

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Man eaten alive by swarm of crocodiles at his crocodile farm

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A gruesome incident unfolded on a Cambodian farm today, resulting in the death of a farmer, Luan Nam, at the jaws of forty crocodiles he was tending to. In Siem Reap commune, where the ill-fated farm is located, local authorities reported that the reptiles unleashed a swift and deadly assault on Nam, a 72-year-old man. Nam, known not only as a farmer but also the president of the local crocodile farmers’ association, had entered an …

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Teen plunges to his death after a stunt on troubled LA bridge

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The City of Angels has seen yet another tragedy amid calls for additional safety measures. On Saturday evening, a 17-year-old boy tragically lost his life in a fall from the 6th Street Viaduct. The renowned bridge spans 3,500 feet and connects downtown Los Angeles to its historic Eastside, famous for its dazzling LED lights and breath-taking views of the LA skyline. Having opened in July 2022 at a cost of $588 million, it is the …

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Body of missing actor found buried in wooden chest

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In a sorrowful conclusion to a five-month-long disappearance, the body of Brazilian soap opera star, Jefferson Machado, has been discovered in a trunk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The tragic news was confirmed on Machado’s Instagram account by family friend Cintia Hilsendeger. On the 22nd of May, 2023, the body of the 44-year-old actor was found encased in concrete, hidden in a wooden chest and buried six feet under the backyard of a home in …

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Suspect arrested for fatal parking lot shooting

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A suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting at an apartment complex parking lot in Glendale, Arizona. The episode unfolded in the vicinity of 67th and Glendale Avenues on the evening of May 23rd. Police received a distress call around 7:20 p.m. regarding gunfire at the apartment complex’s parking lot. Upon arrival, the officers discovered Maurice Marshall, 41, gravely injured from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention and hospitalization, Marshall succumbed to his injuries. …

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