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Las Vegas man Accused of Multiple Violent Rapes

  A Las Vegas man has been arrested in association with several violent rapes of local prostitutes, and authorities are seeking help in locating other possible victims. Police say 29-year-old Denver Baoec-Ascuncion was arrested earlier this month after multiple women came forward recounting recent incidents of kidnapping and sexual assault. 8 News Now reports that the 28-year-old Las Vegas man faces multiple counts , and there may be other victims. Two separate prostitutes between December 20th and January 7th reportedly told police that Ascuncion picked them up and forced them into sexual acts. Both alleged victims claimed that the Las Vegas man used a firearm to threaten them. Non-virtual sex work (i.e., physical prostitution) is a dangerous line of work, especially in large cities like Las Vegas -- where rates of non-virtual sex work have increased by 50% in recent years. Prostitutes -- especially street walkers -- are often victims of violent crime and robberies. It's fortunat...
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Emma Gervasi: Teen Possibly Kidnapped Nearly a Month Ago

  Emma Gervasi was reportedly last seen on December 9, 2024 after leaving her home barefoot and without a jacket. Her father claims that she got into a blue car that drove away, and she hasn't been seen since. Now search efforts are underway while her loved ones fear that she's being held against her will. Was this missing teen kidnapped, or is there something else behind this strange disappearance? Pix 11 News reports that 15-year-old Emma Gervasi was at home on December 9th when she vanished without a trace. Her  father says that security video footage shows his daughter getting into a blue car, which drove away shortly after.  "I believe that she might have left willingly to get something out of a car, and maybe got pulled in at that point," her father said in a recent interview.  Her father hasn't clarified in media reports on what gives him reason to believe she was kidnapped, when footage shows her voluntarily getting into the vehicle. Is it possible that E...
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Michelle Parker Remains Missing After 13 Years

 It's been over 13 years since Michelle Parker vanished under suspicious circumstances, and even though it seems obvious what happened to her, nothing's been done to bring her family justice. Meanwhile, the missing Florida woman still hasn't been found, even though her case has remained of high interest all this time. People reports that Michelle Parker still hasn't been foun d, but her loved ones are still seeking answers behind what happened to her more than a decade ago. She was last seen when she dropped her three-year-old twins off with their father -- her estranged  fiancee -- who had a reported history of mistreating her. Their strained relationship was such public knowledge, that it had even once been aired out on an episode of The People's Court -- which reran on the day of her disappearance.  As I wrote in this 2015 article about her disappearance , the Michelle Parker case shares a lot of similarities with the disappearance (murder) of Susan Cox Powell....
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Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey Allowed Her Son to be Tortured to Death

  Alabama woman Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey has been charged in association with the death of her one-year-old son, who's still missing. Kahleb Collins was reported missing in December after his father, mother and sister were involved in a car accident which killed everyone but his mom. An unnamed family member told police that there was another child not present at the time of the crash, and when authorities looked into this claim they made a horrifying discovery. Kahleb Collins had been missing for some time before the crash that claimed the lives of his father and sister, but his family failed to report him missing. That's because his mother and father were the one's responsible for his disappearance. Now it's being reported that the one-year-old missing Alabama child suffered a torturous life of abuse leading up to his murder. The Independent reports that Wendy Pamela Jean Bailey sat idly by and allowed her one-year-old son to be brutally abused by his father. She al...
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Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Suspect Killed Himself Before Detonation

 The Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion suspect, identified as Matthew Alan Livelsverger, reportedly killed himself prior to detonating the rented vehicle. This information has come to light, along with several other details, after the explosion that took place in front of the Trump building on January 1st.  8 News Now reports that 37-year-old Matthew Alan Livelsberger rented the Cybertruck before apparently rigging it to explode. He then-parked the vehicle in front of the Trump motel in Las Vegas before shooting himself in the head, shortly before the vehicle exploded into flames in front of the building. Several people were injured during the New Year's Day explosion, but ultimately the suspect was the only death in association with the incident. The gun used in the suspect's apparent suicide was located on the floorboard of the vehicle between his feet, further indicating that he shot himself in the head prior to the detonation of the Cybertruck.
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Missing in Oregon: Where is Erin Nicole Thornton?

 Erin Nicole Thornton vanished from her home in December, and now authorities are concerned for well-being. The 37-year-old woman reportedly suffers from seizures and other conditions which impact her memory, which might be playing a role in her disappearance. KATU News reports that the missing woman was last seen at her residence on December 29th, but left without her purse or any of her belongings. According to her partner -- who isn't being named in reports -- she has been in contact multiple times stating that she doesn't remember how to get home. Erin Nicole Thornton is described as standing at around 5'6" and 269 lbs. She was last seen wearing a red long sleeved top and blue jeans. If you've seen this missing Oregon woman, or if you have any information that might lead to her whereabouts, please do not hesitate to contact the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office at (503) 988-0560.  There are several questions that could be asked in this developing case, suc...
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Where is Stacy Lynn Riley?

  Police in Coralville, Iowa are looking for Stacy Lynn Riley, a 55-year-old resident who vanished earlier today. Riley was last seen on Thursday morning. She was last seen wearing black pants and a long black coat, while carrying a black backpack. At this time, reports aren't indicating whether she's voluntarily missing or not, but the urgency in the search with her only missing for a few hours indicates that something might be wrong in this case. If you've seen Stacy Riley, please do not hesitate to contact the Coralville Police Department at the number featured in the above-image. 
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11 Years Ago: Heather Elvis Murdered After Pursuing Married Man

  It's been 11 years since Heather Elvis went missing from Horry County, South Carolina in a case that thoroughly illustrates why you should never mess with a married man. The 20-year-old woman was murdered by her affair partner and his wife, and even though the duo were convicted and imprisoned, her body still hasn't been found. With more than a decade gone in this case, will the body of this missing woman ever be found so that her loved ones can fully get the closure they deserve? When Heather Elvis disappeared in December 2013, it didn't take long for the sordid details of her love life to take center-stage. She had been sleeping with a married man -- a man that she'd aggressively pursued. This detail was known by her close friends, but it was also something she'd bragged about on Twitter and other social media platforms. The 20-year-old South Carolina woman set her sights on Sidney Moorer, and she didn't stop throwing herself at him until she had him right w...
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