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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus Additional 40–80 Years for Murdering His Pregnant Girlfriend
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shitsui Hakoishi, recognised as the world’s oldest female barber, has died at the age of 109.
Hakoishi died on September 1, 2026, after spending more than seven decades working in the barbering profession.
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Her journey began when she was just 14 years old, when she started training to become a barber. She later obtained her professional licence in 1936.
However, their family was later affected by the Second World War.
In 1944, her husband was drafted into the Japanese Army and sent to Manchuria. He died at Tiger’s Head, in what is now Jilin Province, China, on August 19, 1945, just four days after Japan announced its surrender.
Hakoishi did not receive official confirmation of her husband’s death until 1953.
Her life was also deeply affected by the war when the family’s Tokyo barber shop was destroyed during the devastating air raid on the capital on March 10, 1945.
Following the destruction of the shop, Hakoishi returned to Tochigi, where she raised her children while continuing to work as a barber.
She eventually opened her own barber shop in 1953 and remained in the profession for more than 70 years.
Hakoishi’s remarkable career earned her international recognition.
In March 2025, Guinness World Records recognised her as the world’s oldest female barber at the age of 108.
Even in her later years, she continued to take part in public activities.
At the age of 104, Hakoishi participated in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay in 2021, carrying the Olympic torch for approximately 200 metres.
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In a post shared on Facebook by Ini Imah, the girl was found lying on the road at Etta-Agbor Layout in Calabar, Cross River State.
According to the post, the girl appeared weak and was unable to speak at the time she was found. Some Good Samaritans suspected she might have been hungry and bought her Sprite and bread.
She was later taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), where she reportedly received food, an injection and medication.
However, the post claimed that the hospital did not admit her because a police extract was required.
The Good Samaritan who took her to the hospital later brought her back to Etta-Agbor Layout, where she was reportedly sleeping at the time of the update.
He wrote: “She was found today, abandoned at Etagbo Layout. Feeling very weak and unable to talk, a case of hunger was suspected, and Sprite with bread were bought for her.
After eating, she gathered a little energy and revealed that she was r^ped by 3 skolombo boys around CUDA.
She was then taken by a good Nigerian to UCTH, where she got food, injection and medication.
UCTH reportedly refused admitting her, demanding for Police Extract.
The good Nigerian brought her back to the spot at Etagbo Layout, where she is presently sleeping”
A 31-year-old Chinese lecturer in South Korea has been arrested and charged after a 25-year-old female graduate student he was reportedly dating was found dead and dismembered.
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The lecturer, identified as Zheng Changsheng, is accused of killing the student at his studio apartment in Gyeongsan City in the early hours of August 20 before disposing of her remains in different locations.
According to police, the victim, who was also Chinese, had gone to Zheng’s apartment on August 14 to collect her master’s diploma. She later disappeared on the night of her graduation ceremony.
CCTV footage reportedly showed Zheng and the victim entering his apartment at around 2pm on August 20.
Afterwards, Zheng reported the woman missing and told police that he was her boyfriend. Investigators said his account later came under suspicion.
Police also accused him of turning off the woman’s phone near Dongdaegu Station and wearing her clothes in an attempt to create the impression that she had moved around the area.
Zheng was arrested on the street on August 25, while the victim’s body was found at his apartment the same day.
Local police have released his name and photograph and said the publication period will run until October 1.
Zheng is facing charges including murder, mutilating a body, abandoning a corpse, concealing a corpse and obstructing police officers.
The Daegu District Court ordered that he remain in custody over concerns that he could flee.
During questioning, Zheng reportedly told investigators that he and the victim had an argument before he strangled her. His account remains an allegation made during interrogation and is not a court finding.
He initially refused to undergo a psychological assessment but later agreed to the examination. The results have not been made public.
Meanwhile, the university has begun investigating whether Zheng made inappropriate advances towards other Chinese students.
The Chinese Consulate in Busan has also called for a full investigation and severe punishment if the allegations are proven.
The victim’s identity has not been publicly released, while the prosecution file is now before the courts.
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Two Workers Found Alive After Spending Nine Days Trapped in Flooded Nepal Hydropower Tunnel
Rescue teams in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel, nine days after they became trapped following devastating floods.
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The two men were rescued from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel on Friday as emergency teams continued searching for other workers believed to remain trapped underground.
The flooding is suspected to have been caused by a glacier collapse, which left several workers stranded inside the tunnel and triggered a major rescue operation.
The rescue was announced by Nepalese lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane, who shared the development on his Facebook page shortly after Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Raja Ram Basnet confirmed that the first trapped worker had been rescued.
Officials said both rescued workers were in stable condition. They were subsequently flown to a hospital in Kathmandu, where they are receiving medical treatment.
Rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate the other workers who are believed to still be trapped inside the tunnel.
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She Was Chained for 7 Months – Woman Shares Before-and-After Photos of Her Brother’s Wife After Kidnapping
In the video, the woman shared an earlier clip of her sister-in-law before she was reportedly taken away in January 2026.
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She captioned the video: “Before my brother wife was kidnapped in January 2026”
Responding to a follower who asked what was done to the woman during the seven months, she claimed that her sister-in-law was chained by the leg throughout the period she was allegedly held captive.
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Japan’s Oldest Person Dies at 115 After Revealing the Habits She Believed Helped Her Live Long
Japan’s oldest person, Shigeko Kagawa, has died at the age of 115 after a remarkable life that included decades of work as a doctor.
Before her death, she had shared what she believed helped her maintain a long and active life, pointing to walking and keeping the brain active as important habits.
Born on May 28, 1911, Kagawa graduated from Osaka Women’s Medical College, now known as Kansai Medical University, in 1934.
She later opened her own medical practice in Yamatokoriyama and worked as an obstetrician and gynaecologist into her eighties.
During her medical career, she also devoted herself to treating patients suffering from cholera.
Her long life also saw her make history several times.
In April 2021, at the age of 109 years and 10 months, Kagawa became the oldest Olympic torchbearer ever when she participated in the torch relay for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Despite her advanced age, she remained active. Although her hearing became impaired, she was still able to hold conversations clearly. Her eyesight also remained good enough for her to watch television and read newspapers.
Her habit of walking was something she had maintained for much of her life. During her years as a doctor, Kagawa would walk several miles to visit patients in their homes after receiving calls at her clinic.
Kagawa became Japan’s oldest living person in July 2025 following the death of a 114-year-old woman from Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture.
Her life and longevity have left behind a remarkable story of medicine, family, activity and dedication to her profession.
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I Traditionally Married Her in July 2014, and Now She Is Legally Married to Another Man – Man Publicly Announces End of Marriage to Wife on Social Media
A man identified as Levi Aondohemba Orhii has taken to social media to publicly address his second wife, Maris Mngohol Orhii, after she legally married another man in court.
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Levi revealed that he traditionally married Maris in July 2014 and that their union was blessed with two daughters.
In a public notice shared on social media, he explained that his former second wife is now legally married to another man and announced the name she will be addressed by following the marriage.
He also stated that they are working together amicably to ensure the welfare and proper care of their two children.
Levi wrote:
“PUBLIC NOTICE
The general public is hereby informed that my second wife, formerly addressed as Mrs. Maris Mngohol Orhii, whom I traditionally married in July 2014, is now legally married in court to another man.
She is to henceforth be addressed as Mrs. Maris Mngohoh Ibrahim Musa Ali.
Our union was blessed with two beautiful daughters.
I respect her decision and I wish her well in this new chapter of her life.
We are currently working together amicably to ensure the welfare and proper care of our innocent children in their father’s house.
Signed:
Hon. Dr. Levi Aondohemba Orhii
B.Sc, MBA, DF-CIHTMA, CIHTM”
An Osgood man has broken one of his legs while trying to escape from a sports store he had entered to steal in Harrison, Ohio.
The man, identified as Caleb Hackman, reportedly climbed a downspout to reach the roof of Dunham’s Sports on Harrison Avenue on Saturday while the store was closed.
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According to Local 12 News, Hackman then attempted to climb down a ladder after gaining access to the building.
However, an alarm reportedly went off while he was at the scene, prompting him to return to the roof.
He then attempted to escape by climbing down a downspout but fell and broke his leg.
Police arrested Hackman following the incident.
A judge set his bond at $10,000 on Monday and ordered him to stay away from the store while the case proceeds.
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Former New Jersey Teacher Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old Student
A 45-year-old former New Jersey special education teacher and mother of two has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.
The woman, identified as Allison Havemann-Niedrach, broke down in tears in court as the teenager delivered an emotional statement before she was sentenced.
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During the hearing, the victim revealed that the first two months of the relationship eventually became a nightmare for him, explaining that he spent years believing that what happened was his fault.
“For two or three years, I thought it was my fault,” he said during the court hearing.
Despite the trauma he experienced, the teenager told the court that he had forgiven Havemann-Niedrach for her actions, a statement that reportedly caused the former teacher to burst into tears.
Prosecutors said she became “obsessed” with the teenager and sent him approximately 25,000 messages during the period.
The investigation began after concerns were raised about the relationship between the teacher and student. Prosecutors said another teacher reportedly witnessed inappropriate physical contact and flirting between them.
The teenager’s mother also became suspicious after noticing changes in her son’s behaviour.
During sentencing, State Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley condemned Havemann-Niedrach’s conduct, telling her: “You are his trauma. You ruined him.”
The court also heard that the abuse had a severe impact on the teenager, who at one point considered taking his own life before eventually telling his mother about the relationship.
Under her plea agreement, Havemann-Niedrach must serve at least 85% of her 12-year sentence. She will also be required to register as a sex offender, while her teaching certifications have been revoked.
The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal has reportedly risen to 900, while around 4,700 people remain missing following the disaster.
Rescue teams have been working around the clock near the Nepal-Tibet border, searching through muddy and debris-filled areas for people who remain unaccounted for after last week’s deadly floods.
According to Nepal’s disaster agency, a large number of people are still missing as emergency workers continue search and rescue operations in areas affected by the disaster.
The agency also revealed that 592 of those reported missing are foreigners, including 85 Americans.
Rescue workers continue to search affected communities as authorities work to establish the full scale of the destruction and locate those still missing.
