Author: M. Swift

In an update to the Kristin Smart saga, Paul Flores has been convicted of first-degree murder after four days of deliberation. Ruben Flores, Paul’s father, was found not guilty of accessory to murder after the fact. Paul Flores Convicted of First-Degree Murder in the 1996 Death of Kristin Smart At the time of her disappearance, Kristin Smart was 19-year-old and attending California Polytechnic State University. Paul Ruben—a fellow student at the university—assisted students in assisting a Smart who was found passed out on a lawn following an off-campus party on May 25, 1996. Flores said that he would help Smart…

Matt Stacy, the former advisor to Governor Kevin Stitt (R-Oklahoma) has been charged with 13 counts of drug trafficking. Stacy’s trafficking activity took place during the pandemic when he was appointed as the hospital surge advisor. Former Hospital Surge Advisor for the Governor of Oklahoma SLAMMED with 13 Counts of Drug Trafficking – Helped in Establishing Illegal Marijuana Grow Ops In the State An investigation into the advisor revealed that Matt Stacy used his position’s pull to assist people from outside of Oklahoma establish illegal marijuana grow operations in the state. This was done by helping them get around the…

A car theft ring with footholds in France, Latvia, and Spain has been broken up as 31 suspects have been arrested. What is most interesting about this ring is that they used software to gain access to the vehicles. EU Authorities Arrest 31 in Connection to Car Theft Ring That Treated France, Latvia, and Spain as a Free Car Dealership – Suspects Allegedly Stole Vehicles with Key-Less Software The arrest occurred on October 10, 2022 with the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation—or Eurojust—searching the three countries before nabbing all 31 in France. In total, Eurojust went through 22 locations…

At one Nottingham club has gotten some negative attention after promoting a serial killer-themed Halloween event. One Rock City employee—Maddie Buchi—would even issue an open letter of protest before quitting. Nottingham Night Club Apologizes for Promoting Serial Killer-Themed Halloween Event The event was promoted using pictures of American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and British serial killer Rose West. Plans were for the event to go down on its Crisis night which is held on Wednesdays for University of Nottingham students. When Buchi saw this, she was offended by the concept and voiced her disapproval. She feels that it would be…

Currently, Calgary authorities are looking into a case where a woman was attacked by a group on October 19, 2022. At the moment, details are scarce on the attack as no suspects have been arrested or identified. Calgary Woman in Life-Threatening Condition After Being Attacked by a Group Downtown The assault happened at 12:45 AM on 8th Avenue and 1st Street SW in downtown Calgary. According to authorities, those who witnessed the attack said that “multiple offenders.” The victim was rushed to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. As of the initial report at roughly 8 AM, the Calgary Police…

At the El Paso Port of Entry, Border Patrol seized 128 pounds of coke at the Bridge of the Americas. On October 6, 2022, a tractor trailer rolled into the Bridge of the Americas Cargo Facility for inspection—and yes, it was forwarded for further inspection. Tractor Trailer with 128 POUNDS of COKE Seized in El Paso – Estimated Street Value of $1.4 MILLION In a statement, it was reported that a Mexican national was driving the truck which came in from Mexico. As mentioned in our Pharr International Bridge seizure, once a tractor trailer rolls into port, it’s most likely…

Normally when we cover Border Patrol busts and seizures, it’s often a tractor trailer or a white SUV getting stopped and moved to the secondary inspection. Rarely do we get some ingenuity in drug trafficking but two drug smugglers added some dazzle-dazzle to their meth smuggling attempt in Eagle Pass, Texas. You could say that they were feeling the season and being a little festive. Drug Smugglers Attempt to Smuggle 44 POUNDS of Liquid METH Inside Halloween Decorations in Texas – Street Value Estimated at Over $400K On October 11, 2022, Border Patrol agents based in the Eagle Pass Port of…

In a mix of Kanye West activity and pocket watching, those close to Ye say that the award-winning artist’s living arrangements are scrambled. Reportedly, he doesn’t stay in one spot for more than a couple of days and is living in rental homes and expensive hotels. Kanye West Allegedly Living Out of Hotels and Rental Properties – Also Excessively Spending In addition to his living arrangements, it is also said that he has been spending excessively and trimming his business and public relations teams. One ex-friend of West told TMZ “He blows through his money like it’s water.” During the…

A South Carolina man was charged after stealing the ashes of his ex-girlfriend’s mother to buy heroin. This is an odd case since the thought process of ashes being used as currency or barter goods is…mind-boggling. South Carolina Man Charged in the Theft of Ex-Girlfriend’s Mother’s Ashes to Buy Heroin Jackson Rutland (19) was named by his ex-girlfriend as the culprit on October 11, 2022, after she returned home and found the door broken and the inside turned upside down. Obviously, someone was looking for something at the residence. The ex contacted the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office to report a…

There’s been a big development in the Stockton serial killer case as authorities have arrested a suspect in the form of Wesley Brownlee (43). The arrest occurred in the early hours of October 15, 2022 in Central Valley City when officers found Brownlee who was in full hunting gear: black clothing, a mask, and armed with a pistol. Authorities noted that he had been exhibiting threatening behavior by driving to different spots, hanging around, and then moving on. They said that he definitely out looking for his next victim. Wesley Brownlee Arrested as Suspect in the Stockton Serial Killer Case …