home invasion
Florida Executes Mark Allen Geralds for 1989 Home Invasion Murder, Setting New State Execution Record
Dec 10, 2025 10:14 am CST
Florida has executed Mark Allen Geralds, 58, for the 1989 murder of Tressa Pettibone during a home invasion, marking the state's 18th execution this year and setting a new annual record. Geralds, who was convicted in 1990, died by lethal injection at Florida State Prison after declining further appeals. Evidence included blood-stained jewelry he pawned on the day of the murder and matching plastic ties used to bind the victim.
$11 Million Cryptocurrency Theft: Armed Robber Targets OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Ex-Partner's Home
Nov 26, 2025 03:19 pm CST
A sophisticated armed robbery resulted in the theft of $11 million in cryptocurrency from tech investor Lachy Groom's San Francisco home. The perpetrator, posing as a delivery worker, targeted the Mission District residence of Groom, who previously dated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. During the 90-minute ordeal, the victim was restrained and reportedly tortured while the thief emptied Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets in what authorities believe was a targeted operation by organized criminals.
Violent Assault in Kerala: Man and Neighbors Attacked With Machetes After Autorickshaw Dispute
Nov 12, 2025 01:53 am CST
A violent incident in Kerala's Kollam district resulted in multiple injuries when an autorickshaw driver and armed associates stormed a man's home following a minor argument, with CCTV capturing the attackers brandishing machetes. Police have identified several suspects and expect to make arrests in this case of attempted murder and criminal intimidation.
Former Karnataka DGP's Lucknow Home Burglarized: Rs 2 Lakh and Valuable Jewelry Stolen
Oct 27, 2025 12:33 pm CST
The Lucknow residence of former Karnataka DGP Mahendra Kumar Srivastava was broken into between October 21-25, with thieves stealing Rs 2 lakh in cash and numerous valuable jewelry items including diamond sets, chains, and pendants. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and launched an investigation into the high-profile burglary.
Father Vows Revenge After Son's Killer Released on Parole: White House Reviews Kentucky Case
Oct 05, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A Kentucky father has threatened revenge after Ronald Exantus, who killed his 6-year-old son Logan Tipton in a 2015 home invasion, was released on parole after serving only eight years of a 20-year sentence. The controversial early release, granted due to good behavior credits despite the brutal nature of the crime, has prompted a White House review. The case highlights tensions between mental illness considerations in sentencing and justice for violent crime victims.