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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus Additional 40–80 Years for Murdering His Pregnant Girlfriend

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A man identified as Justin Smith has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Dianna Brice, who was 14 weeks pregnant when she was killed.

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Brice disappeared in March 2021 after she was reportedly last seen leaving a laundromat while crying and getting into Smith’s car.

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Six days later, her body was discovered wrapped in rubbish bags and buried among debris on an abandoned lot.

According to prosecutors, Smith murdered Brice inside his vehicle before seeking help from his best friend, Tylydia Garnett, to dispose of her body and destroy evidence connected to the killing.

Investigators said phone records placed Smith and Garnett at a garage following the murder. Surveillance footage allegedly showed Garnett visiting a petrol station to purchase a container of fuel.

Prosecutors also presented surveillance footage showing Smith and Garnett loading a heavy object into the back of Garnett’s vehicle.

Brice’s blood was later discovered inside the boot of the car, according to investigators.

After dumping Brice’s body, Smith reportedly set his own vehicle on fire in an attempt to destroy evidence. Investigators later recovered cartridge casings from the burned-out car that matched a casing found in Brice’s clothing.

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Smith and Garnett reportedly fled to Miami on the same day Brice was killed.
Four years on the run

Smith remained a fugitive for approximately four years before he was arrested in March 2025.

He was eventually taken into custody after being stopped by police in Atlanta, Georgia.

A jury later convicted Smith of first-degree murder, third-degree murder of an unborn child, arson, conspiracy to commit arson, firearms offences, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse.

He has now been sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment without parole, followed by an additional 40 to 80 years for the other convictions.


Garnett, who prosecutors said assisted Smith after the killing, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson, tampering with evidence, hindering apprehension and abuse of a corpse.

She has already been sentenced and is currently on probation.

Brice was already a mother to her four-year-old son, AJ, at the time of her death.

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Man attacked by bees after stealing motorcycle in Uganda, returns it

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A man has gone viral on social media after a video surfaced showing him allegedly returning a stolen motorcycle following an unusual incident involving bees.

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The incident was said to have occurred in Mbale, Uganda, where the man reportedly stole a motorcycle before being attacked by a swarm of bees.

In the video shared online, the man is seen returning the motorcycle shortly after the incident, prompting reactions from onlookers who described the situation as unusual.

An X user who shared the video wrote:

“This was a great moment! 😂 A man who stole a motorcycle ended up returning it after being attacked by bees.

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It seems the people of Mbale have found a unique solution to crime! 🐝🤣

Maybe we should send those bees to Byakama “

This caused alot of reaction as a user wrote: “Guys, I normally do not believe in witchcraft. However, this is making me think twice.

I don’t know how to explain this scientifically”

Another wrote: “Ugandan voodoo will work on everyone but politicians”

Another wrote: “damn… shit is scary but thieves deserve that ka treatment and brutal beating … just remembered my stolen motorcycle i nearly shed a tear”

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This Is So Painful – Man Cries Out After Thieves Break Into His Friend’s Phone Shop in Uyo and Steal iPhones, Laptops and Other Gadgets

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Photos shared on X have shown the aftermath of a reported overnight robbery at a phone shop in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, leaving the business owner facing the loss of several phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets.

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An X user identified as Abazz shared pictures of his friend’s shop, claiming that thieves broke into the business and took a large number of valuable items.

According to his post, the stolen goods included iPhones, laptops, MacBooks and other gadgets, with the robbery reportedly taking place in just one night.

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Sharing the heartbreaking update, Abazz wrote:

“Thieves broke in and robbed my friends phone shop in uyo yesterday. This is so sad💔

iPhone 18,17,16,1514,13,laptops,MacBooks and other gadgets gone in just one night. This is so painful 😭”

The photos shared alongside his post appeared to show the impact of the incident on the shop, as he expressed sadness over the reported loss suffered by his friend.

Details regarding the circumstances surrounding the break-in, the total value of the stolen items and whether any arrests have been made were not provided in the information shared.

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Moment Man Battles to Remove Octopus From His Face as Friends Laugh and Film Him Instead of Helping

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Dramatic footage has captured the moment a Fisherman struggled to remove an octopus that had attached itself to his face.

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In the video, the man could be seen desperately trying to pull the octopus away while his friends laughed at the unusual situation.

The octopus appeared to be firmly attached to his face, leaving him struggling to free himself as those around him watched.

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At one point, the man appeared to have difficulty breathing as he continued trying to remove the animal from his face.

Later he removed it from his face while laughing with his friends.

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Couple Buried in Their Wedding Outfits After Tragic Accident Claims Their Lives Just One Day Before Their Wedding

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Daniel Grande, 25, and Angelica Garcia, 21, were laid to rest in the wedding clothes they had prepared for their big day after a tragic road crash claimed their lives just one day before they were due to get married.

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The young couple had reportedly spent their final hours making preparations for their September 20 wedding before their plans were cut short by the devastating incident in Escuintla, Guatemala.

The crash occurred on September 19 at about 1pm, involving several vehicles and leaving multiple people dead and injured.

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Reports indicate that Angelica was travelling on a scooter with her mother, while Daniel was riding a motorcycle he had borrowed from his uncle when the crash occurred.

Six vehicles were involved in the collision, including two cars and a fuel tanker. Another person also died at the scene, while three others were taken to Escuintla National Hospital in critical condition.

Emergency responders were faced with the additional danger of spilled fuel following the collision. The road was subsequently closed in both directions while firefighters worked to cover the fuel with foam and secure the area.

Daniel and Angelica had been preparing to exchange their vows on September 20 at 3pm at Shaddai Christian Ministry in Masagua.

Just hours before the crash, Daniel had shared a video showing newlyweds walking out of a church, seemingly looking forward to his own wedding.

He captioned the clip: “Love, us on Sunday.”

Instead of celebrating their marriage the following day, family and friends gathered for their funeral.

Daniel and Angelica were eventually laid to rest at Masagua Cemetery wearing the outfits they had intended to wear for their wedding.

Angelica was dressed in the white wedding gown she had brought from Canada, while Daniel wore the beige suit he had prepared for the ceremony.

Wedding decorations were placed around their coffins, with an arch decorated with white flowers forming part of the emotional farewell.

Two bridesmaids, dressed in pink, also placed the couple’s wedding rings on their caskets during the burial ceremony.

Angelica’s mother, who survived the crash, remained in hospital awaiting surgery on her leg and was unable to join the funeral procession for her daughter.

The tragedy has left their families mourning the loss of two young people who had been preparing to begin married life together, only for their wedding plans to end just hours before the ceremony was due to take place.

Angelica had also responded to Daniel before the tragedy, saying: “God willing, that will be it, my love.”

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45-Year-Old Newlywed Dies of Cardiac Arrest Just 5 Days After Marrying the Love of Her Life

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45-year-old newlywed Sara Stefini has died just five days after marrying the love of her life.

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Sara reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest after collapsing at her home in Italy on September 12, just days after her wedding to her husband, Davide Martina.

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According to reports, Davide immediately contacted emergency services after finding his wife unresponsive. Emergency responders arrived about four minutes later and spent around an hour and a half attempting to restart Sara’s heart.

She was later airlifted to a hospital in Brescia, with the flight taking approximately eight minutes.

Despite efforts to save her life, Sara died at around 9pm on September 12.
Sara was born and raised in Brescia before moving to Venice, where she studied Oriental Languages at Ca’ Foscari University.

After completing her studies, she embarked on an international career that took her to several countries.

She spent 11 years living and working in Shanghai, China, where she worked as a quality manager for clothing company Scout.

Sara later lived in Istanbul, Turkey, for two years and also spent several years in Cape Verde.

She is survived by her parents, Vincenzo and Carla, along with her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Her funeral was held in Moniga on September 21, where Sara had been living with her new husband.

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Florida Mom Accused of Sexual Contact With Family Dog as Husband Claims He Has Evidence

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A 38-year-old Florida mother, Malia Nummerdor, has denied accusations of sexual contact with a family dog after her estranged husband, Erik Nummerdor, reported surveillance footage to authorities.

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Malia was arrested on September 15 in Charlotte County, Florida, and charged with sexual contact with an animal, a second-degree felony under Florida law. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation began after social media posts were made about the accusations and investigators obtained digital evidence from a home surveillance system.

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According to the arrest report, Erik told investigators that he had installed two security cameras inside the home while trying to determine who had been taking money from a coin container. He said everyone in the home knew about the cameras.

While reviewing footage from one of the cameras, Erik told investigators that he found footage involving Malia and the family dog, Ranger. He provided investigators with images and access to the laptop containing the recordings.

When Malia was interviewed by investigators on September 15, she confirmed that she was the woman shown in the footage and that the dog was the family pet.

However, she denied engaging in any sexual activity with the animal. According to the sheriff’s office, she said she had been lying with and petting the dog but was unable to provide an explanation that investigators considered consistent with what was shown in the footage. She eventually requested an attorney, ending the interview.

Malia was subsequently arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail. She has since been released, according to reports.


Following her arrest, Malia’s friends launched an online fundraiser seeking money for her legal expenses and support for her two sons.

Malia and Erik

The fundraiser says Malia and her children have had their lives “turned upside down” following what it describes as a difficult situation involving her estranged husband and accusations that she maintains are untrue.

The campaign also claims that Malia and her sons have been displaced from their home and that she is facing significant legal expenses.

It states:

“Malia is facing serious allegations, and she needs experienced legal representation to ensure that she has the opportunity to fully address them through the proper legal process. This situation has also deeply affected her two young sons, who deserve privacy, stability, and as much normalcy as possible while the adults involved work through what comes next.”

The fundraiser further states that it is not asking people to determine the facts of the case, but rather to help Malia and her children during the legal proceedings.

Reports said the fundraiser had received only a small number of donations shortly after it was launched.

Malia’s friends have described the situation as a setup by her estranged husband, but the fundraiser itself does not provide independent evidence establishing that she was framed.

The case remains ongoing, and the charge against Malia has not been resolved in court.

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26-Year-Old Kenyan Woman Arrested After Hiding Drugs Inside Bread She Took to Her Boyfriend in Police Custody

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Police in Nairobi have arrested a 26-year-old woman after officer discovered several rolls of bhang hidden inside a loaf of bread she brought for her boyfriend, who is being held in police custody.

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The incident occurred at Buruburu Police Station, where Bernice Achieng’ had reportedly gone to visit her boyfriend. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the woman arrived at the station carrying an unsealed loaf of bread and asked officers to deliver it to the detainee.

The unusual state of the bread reportedly raised concerns among officers, prompting them to inspect the package before it could be handed over.

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Their search uncovered five rolls of bhang and a matchbox concealed inside the loaf.

Officers then carried out a further search of Achieng’, leading to the discovery of seven additional rolls of bhang hidden inside the pocket of her jacket.

The DCI said a total of 12 rolls were recovered during the operation.

“A visit to a detained boyfriend instead landed a 26-year-old woman in police custody, after officers manning Buruburu Police Station’s report office desk discovered bhang hidden inside a loaf of bread,” the statement read.

“Bernice Achieng had come to see her boyfriend, currently held in police custody, and asked officers to pass him the loaf.

“But the unsealed package raised suspicion and upon search, five rolls of bhang and a matchbox were discovered buried deep in the loaf of bread.

“The find prompted a further search, turning up a further seven rolls of bhang stuffed in the pocket of her jacket, making it twelve rolls in total recovered.
“Achieng, is now in custody with the exhibits secured and is expected to be arraigned.”

The DCI disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Achieng remains in custody as police secure the recovered items ahead of her expected arraignment.

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74-Year-Old Hunter Charged After Shooting Woman He Mistook for a Deer

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A 74-year-old hunter in Delaware has been arrested and charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a woman he reportedly mistook for a deer.

The incident happened on Friday, September 18, 2026, in an open field near South Old State Road, north of East Robbins Road, in Ellendale, Sussex County.

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Delaware State Police said troopers were called to the area at about 7:40 p.m. following reports that a woman had been shot.

The victim was identified as 39-year-old Santos Maria Chilel Soto of Georgetown, Delaware. Responding troopers provided emergency medical care before she was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

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Police identified the hunter as Walter Moorhead of Salisbury, Maryland. According to the preliminary investigation, Soto was walking through the field with a man and two children while Moorhead was hunting deer from a ground blind.

Police said Moorhead believed he had seen a deer and fired his rifle, striking Soto.

Moorhead was taken into custody at the scene before being charged with felony manslaughter, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment.

He was arraigned and later released after posting a $43,000 cash bond. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the incident.

Soto was reportedly a mother of five and originally from Guatemala. Following her death, her family launched a fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses and the cost of transporting her body to Guatemala for burial.

The family said the unexpected death had left them facing significant financial pressure while grieving her loss.

The fundraiser stated:

“Maria’s family is now facing the overwhelming pain of this sudden loss while also trying to make sure she is laid to rest with dignity.

“They need help covering funeral services and the cost of sending Maria’s body to Guatemala so she can be brought home.

“This heartbreaking situation has placed a heavy financial burden on the family at a time when they are grieving deeply.

“The funds raised will help cover expenses that exceed £15,000 for funeral and transportation costs.

“If possible, support may also help the five children Maria left behind as they face life without their mother.

“Please support Family Chilel during this heartbreaking time.

“Any donation, no matter the amount, will help them honor Maria’s memory, lay her to rest, and provide some relief to the children she loved so much.

“If you are unable to give, sharing this fundraiser and keeping Maria’s family in your thoughts would also mean so much.”

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I Was Asleep When My Friend Brought Out Petrol to Burn Me – Man Shares Before-and-After Photos and Video After Friend Set Him on Fire

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A man identified as Bonny has shared the painful experience he has endured since his friend reportedly set him on fire with petrol while he was sleeping.

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According to Bonny, the incident happened last year and left him with severe third-degree burns across his body.

He reportedly suffered extensive injuries after his friend poured petrol on him and set him ablaze while he was asleep.

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Bonny explained that his family tried to get him medical treatment after the incident but struggled to raise enough money to cover the cost of his care.

Due to the lack of sufficient funds, his family was reportedly unable to continue with the treatment he needed.

The man is now said to be staying at home while continuing to deal with severe pain from the injuries.

He also reportedly experiences discomfort as he endures changes in weather, including both hot and cold conditions, while living with the effects of the burns.

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Woman Arrested for Murdering Her Husband After Discovering He Was Planning to Marry a Second Wife

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Police in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State have arrested a woman identified as Bilkisu Sani following the death of her husband, Hafisu Gausu, amid reported disagreements over his plans to marry another woman.

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The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the Katsalle area of Rogo town.

According to Daily Trust, a resident identified as Auwal Kazagi Rogo said residents rushed to the area after hearing cries from Bilkisu, who reportedly claimed that her husband had been kidnapped and killed.

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Kazagi said residents who arrived at the scene found Gausu with an injury to his head.

He said:

“On reaching there, we saw that he was not slaughtered but hit on the head with an object. He fell and d!ed. There was even a sign of bite on his ear,” Kazagi said.

Police were subsequently contacted and the man’s body was taken away as investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death began.

According to the resident, Gausu had reportedly become involved with another woman and was planning to marry her as his second wife.

His reported plans had led to disagreements between him and Bilkisu, with elders previously intervening in an attempt to settle the matter.

Kazagi said tensions between the couple continued despite the intervention.

Bilkisu was subsequently arrested by the police as a suspect in connection with her husband’s death, while investigations remain ongoing.

Gausu was buried on Saturday morning in Rogo according to Islamic rites.

The couple had reportedly been married for nearly seven years and had two children. Bilkisu is also said to be pregnant with the deceased man’s child.

Sources in the area further claimed that Gausu had asked his fiancée’s family to move the planned wedding date forward by two months because of the disagreement with his wife.

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