Police in New Jersey have arrested Breanna Beacham of Willingboro after she allegedly murdered her own mother. The details of this developing story are still coming to the public in bits and pieces, but according to arresting documents, the 32-year-old has been charged in association with the murder -- which took place on Monday. Fox News 29 reports that police responded to a residence in Willingboro on a call that an assault was in progress. When they arrived, it was already too late. Fifty-seven-year-old Kim Beacham-Hanson was found unresponsive at the scene. She had been bludgeoned to death, and her daughter was immediately taken in to police custody. Breanna Beacham has been charged with first-degree murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon -- all three felony charges. At this time, the motive for the murder is unknown.
Police in Louisville, Kentucky are searching for Ashley Essex, who vanished sometime today (Saturday, June 24th) in the area of Okolona and Hillview. Authorities aren’t sharing much information regarding this disappearance, but there does appear to be some kind of urgency in finding her since the media was alerted within hours of her disappearance. According to WLKY News , 30-year-old Ashley Essex was last seen around the 3600 Block of Hillcross Drive late in the afternoon on Saturday. She hasn’t been in contact with her loved ones since she was last seen, and now authorities are pushing for information leading to her whereabouts. If you know where Ashley Essex is, or if you believe you have information that could assist law enforcement, please do not hesitate to call 574-LMPD (5673).