Murder of Sonya Massey: Former Deputy Sean Grayson convicted of her murder after she called for help for a possible prowler; Sentencing on Jan. 29, 2026

Posted on August 24, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey

8/23/2026: Sean Grayson has died of colon cancer in prison.

Find-A-Grave: Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey99999
Illinois woman who called sheriff’s office over possible intruder killed by deputies, attorney says
‘I’ll f—ing shoot you right in your f—ing face’: Bodycam footage shows fatal shooting of Black woman in her home by deputy now charged with murder
Woman Called 911 Fearing Intruder Was in Home. She Was Killed by Responding Deputy
Sonya Massey’s Father Says Family Was ‘Misled’ About How Daughter Died, Calls Video ‘Heart-Wrenching’
A step-by-step look at how law enforcement’s visit to Sonya Massey’s home went so wrong
What we know about the deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help
Sonya Massey murder: Records show Illinois deputy worked for 6 agencies in 4 years
Body camera video of Sonya Massey’s fatal encounter with deputies featured in emotional day in murder trial
Sean Grayson found guilty of murder in the death of Sonya Massey
Ill. deputy convicted of murder in Sonya Massey shooting
Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, former Sangamon County deputy convicted in killing of Sonya Massey, dies in prison, attorney says

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Deadly Mothers: Laken Snelling pled guilty to the manslaughter of her newborn baby boy; Sentenced to 10 years in prison

Posted on August 24, 2026 by mylifeofcrime

Find-A-Grave: Baby Boy Snelling
Former UK student now charged with manslaughter; autopsy shows baby was born alive
Former UK student pleads guilty in baby’s death
Ex-University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling pleads guilty to killing newborn son found stuffed in trash bag
Roommates discover smothered newborn baby in closet while cheerleader leaves apartment to grab McDonald’s after lying about loud noises inside room
Court TV: Laken Snelling
Ky. Cheerleader Laken Snelling, Whose Newborn Was Found Dead in Closet, Tearfully Pleads Guilty: ‘I Ended His Life’
Cheerleader who went to grab McDonald’s after leaving her smothered newborn in a closet for her roommates to find learns her fate
Laken Snelling sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing newborn son

INMATE INFORMATION

LAKEN ASHLEE SNELLING
Age 22
GenderFemale
Race White
Ethnicity Unknown
Date of Birth Dec 22, 2003
ID Number 201208
Custody Status Date Oct 16, 2026 02:27 PM EDT
Custody Status In Custody
Custody Detail
Fayette County Detention Center
Book Date Oct 16, 2026 02:03 PM EDT

Location Fayette County Detention Center
600 Old Frankfor Cir
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 425-2700

Reporting Agency
Fayette County Detention Center
600 Old Frankfor Cir
Lexington, KY 40510
(859) 425-2700

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Update: Kids That Kill: Karmelo Anthony convicted of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet; Sentenced to 35 years in prison

Posted on June 10, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Austin Metcalf and his twin brother

Imagine being 17-years-old and seing your twin brother being stabbed to death. Twins have a special bond. I am sure that Austin’s brother is still hurting over this and will forever. I hope one day Karmelo will have remorse and apologize to him.

Update: Appeal has been denied

Find-A-Grave: Austin Matthew Metcalf
Witnesses share heartbreaking efforts to save victim’s life on Day 1 of Karmelo Anthony murder trial
‘I’m not alleged, I did it;’ Body-worn camera video of Karmelo Anthony’s arrest shown in court
State rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial, defense begins calling witnesses
Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial; closing arguments begin Tuesday morning
Live coverage: Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at Frisco ISD track meet
Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial; closing arguments begin Tuesday morning
Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for murder in Texas track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf
Judge denies Karmelo Anthony’s appeal for a new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony’s motion for new trial denied by North Texas judge

DEFENDANT INFORMATION

When they update Karmelo’s location, I will update it here.

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Deadly Duo: Christa Pike and Tadaryl Shipp killed Colleen Slemmer over jealousy; Christa Pike sentenced to death

Posted on March 22, 2013 by mylifeofcrime

Colleen Slemmer
Colleen Slemmer

Christa Pike in a letter to boyfriend, Tadaryl Shipp, after her conviction:
“Ya see what I get for trying to be nice to the hoe. I went ahead and bashed her brains out so she’d die quickly instead of bleed to death and suffer more, and they f*****’n fry ME??? Ain’t dat some shit!” She may have been the youngest woman on death row, but I have no sympathy for her. To this day she has no remorse for what she has done. She has bragged about it in prison. While in prison, she continues to cause trouble time after time. Honestly, I see no hope for her, and that is just plain sad. However, Colleen Slemmer, the victim, had much hope and promise for her future. Unfortunately, it was taken away by Christa Pike out of hate and spite. Please think of Colleen and her loved ones.

Update
Christa’s execution failed yesterday. I do not know what they are going to do. As soon as I hear anything I will post it.

Find-A-Grave: Colleen Anne Slemmer
Christa Pike, Child Rape Victim, Faces Execution for Crime She Committed as a Teenager
N.C. teen din’t plan on killing mom says
Trial continues in Job Corps death
Durham woman gets death
Angel’s Face, Devil’s Heart
Sentence ends Job Corps case
Tennessee court questions plea of convicted killer
Death row inmate changes mind
Local Woman To Meet Her Daughter’s Killer
Skull is evidence in Knoxville murder case
Mother Begs for Murdered Daughter’s Skull
Judge asks prosecutors to return murder victim’s skull fragment
Job Corps Murderer Asks for Lesser Sentence
Killer Apologizes to Murder Victim’s Mother
Christa Gail Pike v State of Tennessee 2011
Appellate court turns down Pike’s death appeal
Rejected appeal for Pike revealing
Wikipedia: Christa Pike
Youngest woman to be put on death row denies trying to kill fellow inmate
Death row inmate given 25 more years
Female Death Row Inmate To Challenge Conviction
Escape plot foiled for death row woman
Jailbreak: US Death Row Woman’s Plot Foiled
Tenn. Woman Set for Execution Decades After Luring Classmate to Her Death as Teen, Carving Pentagram on Victim

Books
A Love To Die For
Deadly Women: Women who Kill
Shared Madness: True Stories of Couples Who Kill
Women and the Death Penalty in the United States, 1900-1998

Movies/Documentaries
Death By Gossip with Wendy Williams: Thrill Kill
Deadly Women: Young Blood
Women on Death Row 2
For My Man: Christa Pike
Snapped: Killer Couples: Pike/Shipp

Defendants
Christa Pike – convicted, sentenced to death, execution scheduled for
Tadaryl Shipp – convicted, sentenced to life in prison (parole possible after 25 years)
Shadolla Peterson – pled guilty to accessory after the fact, received probation

Shadolla Peterson
Shadolla Peterson

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Deadly Duo: Diazien Hossencofft and Linda Henning killed his wife, Girly Chew Hossencofft, whose body has never been found; Both sentenced to prison*

Posted on February 5, 2006 by mylifeofcrime

dv awareness

girly-chew-hossencofft
Girly Chew Hossencofft

Update: 10/25/2026: Linda Henning was declared incompetant at trial; Her conviction was vacated and she has been released after 27 years. She is pending a new trial.

Find-A-Grave: Girly Chew Hossencofft
Girly Chew Hossencofft remembered 10 years after her murder
Alien Love Queen Desert Murder Mystery
Mark Horner (very good site!)
The Doe Network
The Charley Project
Reptilian queens, UFOs, a cancer cure: New Mexico murder trial begins
Prosecutor: N.M. defendant claimed she ate victim’s flesh
ezbord message board
Corpus Delish .. er .. Delicti?
Court upholds woman’s conviction for murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft
Murderpedia: Linda T. Henning
Photos: Snapped 802: Linda Henning
Linda Henning released after 27 years, no ankle monitor required by judge
Linda Henning released from prison after murder conviction was vacated

Books
September Sacrifice

Movies/Documentaries
Dead Reckoning: Tracings In Blood
Snapped: Linda Henning
Wikipedia: Snapped Episode Guide
The Investigators: Alien Conspiracy
Monstresses: Linda Henning
I’d Kill For You: Killer Alien
Charmed to Death: Alien Queen Killer

Defendants
Diazien Hossencofft – pled guilty, sentenced to life plus 61 years in prison
Linda Henning – convicted, sentenced to 73 1/2 years in prison [eligible for parole around 2030]
Bill Miller – pled guilty, received 1 year of probation

INMATE INFORMATION

INMATE INFORMATION

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Deadly Son: Bradley Dexter poisoned his mother’s, 72-year-old Kathleen Dexter, drinks with fentanyl because of a dispute over inheritance money; Senenced to 25 years to life in prison

Posted on October 27, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Kathleen Dexter

Kathleen Ann Gerling-Dexter obituary
San Jose man accused of killing his mother by lacing her drink with fentanyl
Son poisoned mom with fentanyl in her oat milk and wine during dispute over inheritance money
Son sentenced for murdering his mother in San Jose with poison


Bradley Dexter

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Monsters Among Us: Kyle Haden Lewter charged with the sexual torture and murder of Derek Franklin Walls, who died from blunt force trauma caused by a hammer

Posted on October 18, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Derek Franklin Walls

Find-A-Grave: Derek Franklin Walls
Madison County Sheriff’s Office’s Post
Derek Walls: Murder victim’s brother makes statement thanking public for support
Former Alabama political staffer indicted on charges of murder, sexual torture of man in 2024
Madison County murder suspect now facing sex abuse charges
Trial set for Madison County man indicted on murder, sexual torture charges

INMATE INFORMATION

KYLE HADEN LEWTER
Booking Number: M00113685
Booking Time: 10-14-2024 – 1:32 PM
Gender: M
Race: W
Age: 38
Holds:None

Case Number: DC24-1248
Statute: 13A-6-65.1
Description: SEXUAL TORTURE-SEXUAL ABUSE USING INANIMATE OBJECT
Arresting AgebctL MCSI

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Clyde the blogger

Posted on October 10, 2026 by mylifeofcrime

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Deadly Son: Manhunt on in Massachusetts police are searching for Ryan Hanafin, 22, after his mother, cc, was found dead in her kitchen from a gunshot wound

Posted on October 10, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Andria Hanafin


Massachusetts mom found dead, police searching for her son as person of interest
Ryan Hanafin arrested in Vermont after mom Andria found dead of gunshot wound in Massachusetts home
 Police say Hanafin has been arrested
Reading, Massachusetts, woman killed inside home, son taken into custody in Vermont
Murder warrant issued for Reading man in mother’s shooting death
Massachusetts mom found shot to death inside home — son arrested in Vermont after manhunt

INMATE INFORMATION

RYAN HANAFIN
Age 22
Gender Male
Race White
VT: Vermont Department of Corrections
ID Number 179832
Custody Status In Custody
Custody Detail Northeast Regional Correctional Facility
Supervision Status
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic
ID Number
179832
Custody Status Date
Oct 08, 2026 09:46 PM EDT
Custody Status
In Custody
Custody Detail
Northeast Regional Correctional Facility
Book Date
Oct 08, 2026 09:16 PM EDT
Supervision Status
Additional Information

VT DOC Offender Locator
Location
Northeast Regional Correctional Facility
1270 US Route 5
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-8151

Reporting Agency
Vermont Department of Corrections
NOB 2 South
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
(888) 810-1847

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Deadly Mothers: Colleen Nichole Lemmon charged with capital murder for the fatal shootings of her sons, Christopher and Brian

Posted on October 4, 2026 by mylifeofcrime

Victims
Christopher Scott Pitre, 21
Brian Pitre, 15

Brian Joseph Pitre obituary Christopher Scott Pitre obituary

Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff
42-year-old Texas mother accused of killing her 2 sons: sheriff’s office


Colleen Lemmon

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Update: Ashley Flynn murder *Husband, Caleb Flynn, convicted at trial* Sentencing will be 10/5/2026

Posted on October 3, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Ashley Flynn

American Idol Alum Caleb Flynn’s Wife Ashley Flynn: What to Know About the Wife and Mom
ENTENCING: Pastor’s Deadly Sin Trial — OH v. Caleb Flynn
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant found guilty of murdering wife
‘Crybaby’ Caleb Flynn Sentencing: What to Expect in Explosive Finale

Movies/Documentaries
<https://www.amazon.com/Killer-Idol/dp/B0GTFW7QVK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14U93SPSZKH21&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CZvE1tx1s5jGVDdKg-QNvtQF3sH1JglSCHbmRYGC0G5T0U-PLLZ2-BJNVnlGFLh078TluZhVRihUyy-y-9xJDI6oKjdX0ybFOBAiGSrkwX_DN5un5mqNitoUrzCwuvVYB4W-OWwEqTFP5yY4Ru7LQXTMtFLEkpM9u36u9dDHC2VPhhYxjf2InM4neTO-2OerBg_cU4Z3PK5LSVOqOEmQln1Gnm2jq4Du4XrY39NdZM4.LNPnwB-MR_FtziKkFE-MFx_WVkbmlMaSUZVM-TLue2w&dib_tag=se&keywords=caleb+flynn&qid=1791012353&sprefix=caleb+fly%2Caps%2C928&sr=8-1>Killer Idol


Caleb Flynn

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October: Domestic Violence

Posted on October 3, 2026 by mylifeofcrime

This month I will be concentrating on Domestic Violence, since October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Three Landmark Cases on Domestic Violence:

This Day in History: Claire Joyce Tempongko murder 10/22/2000 San Francisco, CA

Maria Teresa Macias murder 4/15/96 Sonoma, CA *a landmark case for domestic violence victims*

Thurman case was featured on Court TV

Some Domestic Violence Links

Wikipedia: Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Website
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Home Sweet Home (THE best blog on domestic violence)

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Deadly Parents: John Herb Hayes III and Geordyn Nichole Hayes charged in the death of autistic 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, whose body was found near Hagley Landing

Posted on September 27, 2026 by mylifeofcrime


Saylor Hayes

5-year-old Saylor Hayes found deceased in Pawleys Island
Timeline: What led to Saylor Hayes’ parents being arrested after the child’s death in SC
Coroner releases autopsy results from 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, parents extradited to Georgetown County
Parents of Saylor Hayes faced child abuse charges in the past: Newly released court docs
Parents of Saylor Hayes, 5-year-old found dead on Pawleys Island, return to South Carolina custody
Preliminary autopsy results finds fluid in lungs of 5-year-old Saylor HayesPreliminary autopsy results finds fluid in lungs of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes Preliminary autopsy results finds fluid in lungs of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes
Saylor Hayes autopsy results released days after parents arrested, extradited
Parents of Saylor Hayes seen in court for first time since 5-year-old found dead
Parents of Saylor Hayes denied bond in South Carolina
Saylor Hayes 911 Call

Defendants

John Hayes
Geordyn Nichole Hayes

INMATE INFORMATION

John Herb Hayes
Age 71
Gender Male
Race White
SC: Georgetown County Detention Center
ID Number 0000216343
Custody Status
In Custody
Custody Detail Georgetown County Detention Center

Ethnicity: Non-Hispanic
Date of Birth
Sep 05, 1955
ID Number
0000216343
Custody Status Date Sep 04, 2026 03:10 PM EDT
Custody Status In Custody
Custody Detail Georgetown County Detention Center
Book Date Sep 04, 2026 03:05 PM EDT

Location
Georgetown County Detention Center
2394 Browns Ferry Rd.
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 545-3401

Reporting Agency
Georgetown County Detention Center
2394 Browns Ferry Rd.
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 545-3401

INMATE INFORMATION

Geordyn Nichole HayesA
ge 21
Gender Female
Race White
SC: Georgetown County Detention Center
ID Number 0000216343
Custody Status
In Custody
Custody Detail Georgetown County Detention Center
Ethniity: Non-Hispanic
Date of Birth
Sep 05, 1955
ID Number 0000216343
Custody Status Date Sep 04, 2026 03:10 PM EDT
Custody Status In Custody
Custody Detail Georgetown County Detention Center
Book Date Sep 04, 2026 03:05 PM EDT

Location
Georgetown County Detention Center
2394 Browns Ferry Rd.
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 545-3401

Reporting Agency
Georgetown County Detention Center
2394 Browns Ferry Rd.
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 545-3401

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Deadly Duo: Kamarrion J. Turley and Damarion M. Gray convicted of a shooting that killed a teenager Xavier Darrell Young Jr. and woumded another; Sentencing will be October 19, 2026

Posted on September 15, 2026 by mylifeofcrime



Xavier Darrell Young Jr.

Xavier Darrell Young, Jr. Obituary
Find-A-Grave: Xavier Darrell Young Jr.
Case Overview
District Attorney General Jody Pickens Announces First Degree Murder And Attempted First Degree Murder Convictions of Two Teens
2 found guilty in deadly Jackson shooting that killed 16-Year-Old

Defendants
Kamarrion J. Turley – convicted, sentencing will be 10/19/2026
Damarion M. Gray – convicted, sentencing will be 10/19/2026

INMATE INFORMATION

KAMARRION JAVON TURLEY
Age 18
Gender Male
Race Black
Agency Madison County Circuit Court
Case Number57CC1-2024-CR-425
Case Status Open

Age 18
Gender Male
Race Black
TN: Madison County Circuit Court
Case Number 57CC1-2025-CR-695
Case Status Open
Date of Birth Apr 10, 2008
Aliases “KG”
Case Number 57CC1-2025-CR-695
Case Status Open
Disposition Unknown

Reporting Agency
Madison County Circuit Court
515 S. Liberty St. Suite 200
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6035

INMATE INFORMATION

DAMARION MICHAEL GRAY
Age 19
Gender Male
Race Black
Date of Birth
Dec 27, 2006
Case Number 57GS1-2026-CR-814
Case Status Open
Disposition Unknown

Reporting Agency
Madison County Circuit Court
515 S. Liberty St. Suite 200
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6035

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Cold Case: Krista Roxanne Martin

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mylifeofcrime

Wichita Police Department & the FBI Partner with Othram to Identify the Suspect in the 1989 Murder of Krista Martin
SOLVING KRISTA MARTIN: Genealogy helps identify out-of-state man in decades-old homicide

https://www.wbrc.com/2026/06/18/11-month-old-baby-dies-after-being-found-inside-insect-infested-apartment-mother-arrested/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=personalized-push Katrina Vatrone

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