Discover the joint-friendly world of bed-based workouts, perfect for those seeking low-impact exercises that eliminate the need for balance.
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Maintaining your health and activity levels becomes increasingly vital as you grow older. Among the top priorities should be enhancing hip strength, essential for maintaining mobility, balance, and coordination while minimizing injury risk. To uncover the best strategies for fortifying your hips, we spoke with Karly Mendez, PhD, a Senior Human Performance Specialist at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute. She reveals five effective exercises that can be performed comfortably at home on your bed. Integrating these into your fitness routine can accelerate hip strength recovery more effectively than traditional gym workouts after the age of 60.
According to Mendez, “Bed exercises fortify the hips using minimal resistance and offer a supportive surface. Unlike gym equipment, which confines you to set motions, bed workouts engage additional muscle groups alongside core stability.” She elaborates, “These exercises stand apart from gym routines as they lack artificial support, target weaker areas through neuromuscular reactivation, and enable organic movement rather than constrained motion.”
For aging individuals, bed-based workouts are particularly beneficial. They alleviate stress on sore joints, negate the need for balance, and can be easily adapted to suit various fitness levels. Here are six exercises to incorporate into your daily regimen.
Glute Bridges
“Glute bridges target the glutes and lower back, which help with stability and balance (for example, walking),” Mendez shares.
- Begin by lying flat on your back with bent knees and feet hip-width apart on the mattress.
- Place your arms at your sides with palms facing down.
- Press through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- Squeeze your buttocks, holding at the top for 2 seconds.
- Lower your hips back to the start position.
Side-Lying Leg Lifts
“Side-lying leg raises strengthen hip abductors, which in turn, helps keep the pelvis stable when standing or walking,” Mendez explains.
- Begin by lying on one side with your legs stacked, your head resting on your bottom arm, and your top hand placed on your hip.
- Lift your top leg upward.
- Hold it for a moment.
- Slowly lower.
- Repeat on the other side.
Supine Marching
“Supine hip marches mimic walking mechanics and strengthen the hip and the core, which is great for stability,” Mendez says.
- Lie flat on your back.
- Slowly alternate between lifting each knee up toward your chest like a slow marching motion.
Clamshell
“Clamshells specifically target the rotators (which helps keep the pelvis stable),” Mendez points out.
- Lie on your side with your knees stacked and bent.
- Keep your feet together as you lift your top knee, like a clamshell opening.
- Lower.
- Avoid rotating through your lower back.
Texas Father Charged with Murder After Ex-Wife Found Dead at Suburban Residence
Authorities in Texas have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering his estranged wife while their children were at home.
Jake Bigoni, aged 37, was detained on Wednesday after police conducted a welfare check at his apartment in Plano, Texas, where they found his estranged wife, Eliana Bigoni, deceased. Originally booked on a felony charge for abuse of a corpse, Bigoni now faces an additional charge of murder, as confirmed by a police statement.
The welfare check was prompted by a concerned friend who reported that Eliana failed to attend a planned breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and was unreachable. According to an arrest warrant shared by FOX 4, the friend told police that Eliana, who planned to pick up their two children aged 2 and 5, was separated from Jake.
Jake Bigoni now faces serious charges, including murder, following the tragic death of his estranged wife. (Collin County Jail)
At the time of her death, Eliana Bigoni and Jake were in the midst of divorce proceedings, adding another layer of complexity to the case.
Jake Bigoni’s mother later called police, saying her son had phoned her and allegedly said, “I have something to tell you. She’s dead. We got in a fight and she’s dead.”
Eliana Bigoni was found dead inside her estranged husband’s Plano, Texas, apartment. (Facebook/Eliana Bigoni)
Upon arriving at Jake Bigoni’s apartment, officers allegedly observed what appeared to be a large blood stain on his shirt, which he said was the result of cleaning. Eliana Bigoni’s body was found in the trunk of a white Hyundai in the apartment’s garage, with officials adding she had major damage to her head and face.
Jake Bigoni and his estranged wife, Eliana Bigoni, in an undated photo. (Facebook/Eliana Bigoni)
Police said the couple’s children were in the apartment during the alleged murder and weren’t harmed.
According to the report, Jake Bigoni allegedly has a history of violent behavior.
Jake Bigoni is being held in jail with no bond.
Cam Skattebo Overcomes Gruesome Injury to Power Through Giants Game
Cam Skattebo is set on enhancing his skill set, not scaling it back.
So, while you might catch him occasionally dodging opponents, his robust, forceful playstyle isn’t disappearing anytime soon.
“I believe Coach [John Harbaugh] appreciates my approach of charging straight through defenders. Being physical is his top priority, and it really energizes the [offensive] line,” said Skattebo, as he prepares for his sophomore NFL season after practice on Monday. “Naturally, after returning from injury, I’m focusing on minimizing unnecessary hits and refining my ability to evade defenders. I’ve realized that sometimes a small maneuver, like stepping to the left, could gain me additional yards.”
“I’m committed to continually expanding my repertoire of tactics so I can maintain my health and performance on the field.”
Last October, Skattebo’s promising season was cut short due to a severe right ankle injury, involving an open tibia fracture and dislocation. Nonetheless, he has fully participated in training camp since its inception and managed to rack up four carries for 19 yards in the preseason opener against the Vikings.
“When I went out there on Saturday, I had no feeling or any recollection of injury in my brain,” he said. “I was ready to go play football, and adrenaline gets going, so everything kind of goes away, and you’re just ready to touch the ball and go play ball.”
It was a busy day of transactions for the Giants. They signed quarterback Jake Haener and linebacker Chandler Martin and waived running back Dante Miller, who suffered a groin injury in Saturday’s preseason opener.
They also hosted veteran running back Najee Harris for a visit. Harris, coming off a torn Achilles tendon, spent four seasons with the Steelers, so Harbaugh is familiar with him.
“I felt like the hair on the back of my neck stood up when I saw him over there, you know? He’s a big dude,” Harbaugh said. “So, yes, he’s coming back from the Achilles injury he had with my brother [Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh]. And he looked good in the workout. You know, he’s not back 100 percent. He’s not in football shape yet. So, if we are able to do something, it’ll be a process. But that would be a guy that has got a lot of experience. He’s a decorated vet.”
Harris has rushed for 1,000 yards four times in his five-year career. He appeared in only three games for the Chargers last season due to his Achilles injury.
Tragic Homecoming: Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend After Hospital Visit and Family Call
Left: Floyd Long (Mecklenburg County Jail). Right: Shaquina Harris (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department).
In North Carolina, authorities have charged a man, aged 45, with the murder of his girlfriend, whose absence stretched to over a month before her body was discovered in a shallow grave.
Floyd Long faces charges including first-degree murder, failing to report a death, and theft of a dog in connection with the tragic death of Shaquina Harris. Harris was declared missing on July 13, having last been spotted leaving Atrium Hospital in Charlotte at around 10 a.m. on July 2. For further details, a click here provides additional context on the final sighting.
Investigators unearthed compelling evidence from Harris’ cellphone records, revealing a return to Long’s residence. Her final call, preceding her disappearance, was to her grandmother, placed shortly before noon on the same day. Notably, her last engagement on social media surfaced at approximately 4 p.m. Without leaving the vicinity, her cellphone data corroborated her presence near the location.
Family members, perplexed by Harris’ sudden silence, noted her normally consistent communication. Driven by urgency, they distributed flyers and canvassed the vicinity of her last known whereabouts, determined to find her.
“Ain’t sleeping, can’t sleep, cause we don’t know if you’re OK or if you’re not,” Lakisha Harris told local ABC affiliate WSOC at the time.
They were hoping for a happier resolution.
Long told cops that he returned home around 5 p.m., but Shaquina Harris was not there. He claimed that she had taken all of her belongings, including her dog, which is a long-haired Yorkie-Terrier mix.
“He stated he sent Shaquina text asking her why she left the back door unlocked,” cops wrote.
Ring camera footage showed Long and another man walking out of the home, with Harris’ dog following behind. Investigators searched the home and found “several areas of suspected blood” and a firearm, the affidavit stated. They also found suspected blood in Long’s car.
Cops tracked down the other man, who they say provided the information needed to crack the case. He told them that he and Long got into his vehicle and the dog followed them inside. He said Long told him “the girl left the dog.” The man explained to cops that as they were driving around Long said he “did something bad” and needed his help “moving something,” per the affidavit.
Long allegedly asked him about his favorite places to fish and other remote areas. They stopped off the side of the road near some woods to use the restroom and Long seemed extremely “fascinated” with the area, the man told police.
The two drove back to Long’s home, and they went into a back bedroom. Long turned on the light and the man saw a woman matching Harris’ description dead on the bed. She “felt cold to the touch and had blood coming from her nose,” cops wrote.
The man took cops to the area where they stopped to use the restroom. With the help of a cadaver dog, cops located Harris’ skeletal remains in a wooded area off the road. Long’s cellphone data allegedly showed that he was in the area around 8:30 p.m. July 6.
Authorities have not released a cause of death or a potential motive. The dog has not been recovered.
Officers arrested Long on Saturday and took him to the Mecklenburg County Jail, where he remains without bond. His next court date was not immediately listed.
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Watch 11-Year-Old Hayden Panettiere’s Viral Singing Sensation
A heartwarming video of a young Hayden Panettiere has captured widespread attention following the unexpected news of her demise this past Sunday.
The cherished clip features an 11-year-old Panettiere energetically singing Britney Spears’ hit You Drive Me Crazy during a memorable appearance on Rosie O’Donnell’s talk show back in 2000.
Rosie O’Donnell was visibly captivated as she watched the youthful actress perform, eventually rewarding her with an enthusiastic high five.
At that moment, Panettiere was on a promotional tour for the Disney sports drama Remember the Titans, where she played Sheryl Yoast, the spirited daughter of Coach Bill Yoast, portrayed by Will Patton.
The viral video sparked a wave of admiration on social media for Panettiere’s undeniable talent, with many reflecting fondly on her brief venture into the world of pop music later in her career.
The clip started making the rounds on social media after Panettiere died in Greenville, South Carolina, at just 36 years old. Narcan was found in the apartment where she died, after the Heroes actress suffered an apparent overdose.
A video of 11-year-old Hayden Panettiere singing has gone viral following the star’s shock death on Sunday at age 36
Underneath the resurfaced clip of her singing, one fan simply wrote: ‘So talented.’
‘Wow. She really had charisma! Very sad,’ another added.
‘So sad. I first saw her in Remember the Titans. What a little powerhouse.’
‘This is so precious. Bless her heart, I wish things had turned out differently for her. Rest in Peace, Hayden.’
‘She was so talented. may she rest in peace.’
Another fan noted that in the clip Panettiere was the ‘same age as her daughter who she leaves behind today.’
‘Sad considering that’s how old her daughter currently is,’ another wrote.
Panettiere battled postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014. She later gave full custody of Kaya to her former fiancé, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
Kaya, now 11, lives in Europe with her father.
The clip shows the baby-faced actress performing You Drive Me Crazy by Britney Spears during an appearance on Rosie O’Donnell’s talk show in 2000
As the young Panettiere performed, a starstruck O’Donnell watched on before giving her a high five
Fans have also been leaving comments underneath a music video for Panettiere’s 2008 single Wake Up Call; Seen in a still from the video
The track was intended to lead into a full album, but the project was ultimately scrapped
Social media users praised Panettiere’s immense talent while reminiscing about her short-lived pop star era, which came later in her career
Another fan noted that in the clip Panettiere was the ‘same age as her daughter who she leaves behind today’
Panettiere battled postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014. She later gave full custody of Kaya to her former fiancé, Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko. Kaya, now 11, lives in Europe with her father
Fans have also been leaving comments underneath a music video for Panettiere’s 2008 single Wake Up Call.
‘I am heart broken I listen to this song every week since its release,’ one wrote.
‘I can’t believe it. We used to play that song on our phones on the way home from the club when it came out.’
Beyond her acting career, Panettiere built a versatile musical catalog that spanned Disney soundtracks, solo pop releases, and country hits.
In 1999 she earned a Grammy nomination for her contribution to A Bug’s Life.
She went on to regularly contribute to the soundtracks of her own films, including Tiger Cruise and The Dust Factory in 2004, followed by Ice Princess in 2005.
Panettiere made her standalone pop debut in August 2008 with the reggae-infused single Wake Up Call, her first musical release unconnected to an acting project.
The track was intended to lead into a full album, but the project was ultimately scrapped.
Her biggest musical impact came with her starring role on Nashville, where she recorded numerous country chart singles
She played Juliette Barnes on the ABC show; Pictured in a still with Connie Britton
Her biggest musical impact came with her starring role on Nashville, where she recorded numerous country chart singles, contributed to the show’s soundtrack albums, and made numerous concert appearances associated with the show’s touring promotion.
The Hollywood star earned multiple award nominations across her career, most notably while playing cheerleader Claire Bennet on Heroes and Juliette Barnes on Nashville.
On Monday, Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said that Panettiere’s autopsy had been completed and that no signs of trauma were found on the star’s body.
Further investigations will now take place to establish her cause of death, with chief deputy coroner Shelton England telling the Daily Mail that it was too early to discuss the drug overdose theory.
It is still unclear if Narcan had been used to try and revive Panettiere, although 911 audio obtained earlier on Monday revealed that the actress had gone into cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose.
Meanwhile, a neighbor has spoken of the chaos that unfolded at the scene Sunday after Panettiere was found unresponsive and efforts to revive her proved unsuccessful.
Micah Lee, who lives in the Judson Mill Lofts complex where Panettiere died, claimed there was a ‘bunch of commotion in the hallway’ after the star allegedly ‘collapsed’ in a unit in the building.
‘The halls are pretty hollow, so noise echoes throughout. And I had just heard about someone collapsing,’ Lee told WYFF. ‘And then afterwards there was talk about cardiac arrest. I can’t confirm any of that. That’s just what I’ve heard.’
In an audio of a 911 call made at 1.51pm Sunday, a female dispatcher described the actress as suffering a ‘cardiac arrest.’
A few moments later, a male dispatcher could be heard saying that Panettiere had suffered a suspected overdose at the home.
Panettiere died in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday. Narcan was found in the apartment where she died, after the actress suffered an apparent overdose; Pictured in 2022
The actress – who was due to turn 37 this Friday – was pronounced dead at the scene at 2.32pm, just over 40 minutes after the first 911 call was made.
The cause and exact manner of her death remain under investigation.
The actress had a history of suffering from drug addiction, beginning when she was just 15 years old. At the time, she claimed she started taking ‘happy pills’ in an effort to make her seem more ‘peppy’ during interviews.
Her addiction worsened while she was battling postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Kaya in 2014.
But Panettiere has been sober in recent years, she said in a 2022 interview, noting that ‘it’s an everyday battle.’
‘It’s an everyday choice, and I’m checking in with myself all the time,’ Panettiere told People at the time. ‘But I’m just so grateful to be part of this world again, and I will never take it for granted again.’
The tragic news of her death comes just months after her memoir, This is Me: A Reckoning, became a New York Times bestseller. In the book, Panettiere described how she contended with fame and handled the difficulties in her life.
She is predeceased by her brother, Jansen, who passed away in February 2023 from ‘an enlarged heart’ at the age of 28.
When Can You Access Your Super? Crucial Debate Unfolds
As political tensions mount, lines are being drawn in the debate over Australia’s superannuation system. Labor stands firm in their defense of the retirement savings framework, countering critiques from the Liberal Party and One Nation, which label it a failure.
On Monday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicated that superannuation could emerge as a pivotal issue in the upcoming federal election.
“Facing the next election, we’re aware of the high stakes involved for various reasons, notably concerning the future of Australia’s globally recognized compulsory superannuation system,” Chalmers remarked to the press upon his arrival at Parliament House.
“The policies of the Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation threaten to dismantle our compulsory superannuation as it’s known today. Their stance would severely undermine the economic security and retirement income of countless Australian workers.
“Their shared ideology poses a perilous and divisive threat against workers and superannuation. Should it prevail post-election, Australian workers will undoubtedly face greater hardships.”
However a senior Liberal senator later sought to dispute that was the party’s ambition.
The stoush began last week when Liberal senator Andrew Bragg declared superannuation an “illiberal experiment”.
“It’s one of the biggest public policy failures since federation, in the sense that it hasn’t helped the budget, and it has not really helped many people get off the pension,” he told ABC radio on Thursday.
“What it has done is it has created a huge viper’s nest for banks and financiers and unions to pilfer, which is why what you saw at the Labor Party conference was now you’re going to have super for under 18s.”
The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) refuted Bragg’s comments, pointing out Australia’s age pension expenditure had decreased since the scheme was introduced in 1992.
“Super has meant that even as our population ages, the government’s Age Pension bill is going down instead of up. OECD projections have Australia at the lowest public pension spending in the OECD by the mid-2030s,” ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty said.
“Super has also meant that reliance on the Age Pension has fallen, with 12 per cent fewer over-65s receiving a part or full Age Pension today than in 2012. This will keep falling as we see the effects of higher super guarantees coming in.
“A lower reliance on the Age Pension is a massive public policy success.”
Under the current system, all Australian employers are required to pay a minimum 12 per cent of an employee’s salary into a nominated super fund, which cannot be accessed until a person is 60.
Chalmers ‘making things up’: Hume
Deputy Opposition leader Jane Hume said the Liberals would not make any changes to compulsory super, saying the treasurer was “simply making things up”.
“I think the treasurer has taken a leaf out of the Mad Men Don Draper book; if you don’t like what they’re saying about you, change the conversation. Can I make it very clear: the super guarantee is here to stay,” she told reporters in Canberra.
Hume said the Coalition would consider adopting an early super access policy, telling News24 economic security in retirement hinged on home ownership, rather than a person’s superannuation balance.
The Coalition has taken a “super for housing” policy to the last two elections, which would allow first-home buyers to withdraw up to $50,000 to buy a property.
On Sunday, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson waded into the debate, labelling Australia’s superannuation scheme “broken” and suggesting financially struggling Australians should be able to access super early.
“A lot of Australians are doing it tough now and struggling to pay off their mortgages,” she told News24 on Sunday, adding the policy proposal was yet to be finalised.
“In some ways, I feel that you should give them their money now, and let them help them with the cost of living.”
Hanson’s deputy, Barnaby Joyce, backed those calls, telling Seven that the current rules only allowed early access in extremely limited circumstances, such as medical treatment.
“I think one of the hardships people have is if they can’t feed themselves. And another hardship is if they don’t have a house and they’re put out on the street and they’re living in a car,” he said on Monday.
“Surely it’s their money and we should give a little more respect about what they can do with their own money.”
Labor’s assistant minister for housing, Julian Hill, said accessing super early to pay for housing deserves “a gold medal for the stupidest policy”.
Hayden Panettiere’s Struggle: Severe Health Issues Impacted Mobility Prior to Her Passing
In the months preceding her untimely passing, Hayden Panettiere grappled with what insiders describe as “really severe” health complications, shedding light on the personal battles she faced.
According to Erick Orellana, a close confidant and personal hairdresser to the beloved “Nashville” actress, Panettiere’s suffering was plainly evident earlier this year, with significant issues stemming from her back pain, he revealed exclusively to Page Six.
The intensity of Panettiere’s pain was so acute, Orellana detailed, that it substantially impaired her ability to move—a stark reminder of the debilitating nature of her condition.
“At one point, moving her legs became a struggle,” Orellana recounted, emphasizing the severity of the actress’s plight.
A striking image from March captured Panettiere alongside her partner, Brian Hickerson, at Los Angeles International Airport, leaning on crutches for mobility, further illustrating the profound impact of her health issues on her daily life.
However, Panettiere’s pal did note that it seemed like the “Heroes” alum was “starting to be on the mend.”
A second source told Page Six that Panettiere had other struggles aside from her back pain.
“Earlier this year, she did seem a little tired at times. But she was a night owl, and… she has a lot on her plate,” the source said.
The insider claimed that Panettiere “suffered from anxiety at times” and would “occasionally take medication for that.”
“And every so often that could impact her speech,” the source said.
Hayden’s father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed the heartbreaking news of her death in a statement on Sunday.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” he said. “She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen. We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”
Paramedics responded to a 911 call of an “unidentified female” going into cardiac arrest at an Airbnb rental inside the Judson Mill Lofts apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday afternoon.
The 911 dispatch call exclusively obtained by Page Six revealed that authorities reported an “overdose” and that “CPR [was] in progress.”
Medics attempted to resuscitate Panettiere with advanced cardiac life support and chest compressions, but she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. She was 36.
Following the news of her tragic passing, another source told TMZ that Panettiere had recently been struggling with back pain.
Law enforcement sources also told the outlet that Narcan — a medicine typically used to quickly reverse an opioid overdose — was found on the scene.
Cops also said there were no signs of foul play, and there were also no signs of trauma at the time of her death, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.
“An autopsy was completed today. At autopsy, no signs of trauma were discovered that would
have contributed to the death,” the Coroner’s Office told Page Six in a statement, adding that the cause of death has yet to be determined.
“This investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.”
Virginia Man Acquitted on Insanity Flees During Hospital Pass
A Virginia resident, who was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity for a killing committed in 2019, slipped out of the United States on a flight bound for Tajikistan. This daring escape occurred while he was allowed a brief leave from a state mental health facility, as disclosed by court filings.
The individual, Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, exited the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI) on July 6, on a sanctioned 48-hour pass. His return was expected after two days, yet he failed to appear, as FOX 5 revealed, referencing judicial documents.
Instead of complying, Toshpulodzoda made his way to Washington Dulles International Airport, securing a seat on a Turkish Airlines flight headed to Istanbul. He then proceeded to his final destination, Dushanbe in Tajikistan, according to the reports submitted in court.
Court records underscore the breach: “The Acquittee failed to return to NVMHI on July 8, 2026, as required,” detailing the lapse in protocol.
The Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, located in Falls Church, Virginia, served as the inpatient treatment center for Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda before his departure during an approved 48-hour pass. (Google Maps)
Toshpulodzoda was committed to the custody of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in 2022 after being found not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of his landlord, Mohammad Hemmatian, according to FOX 5.
His departure came shortly after a judge determined he remained mentally ill and needed inpatient treatment.
“On June 29, 2026, this Court found that the Acquittee remained mentally ill and in need of inpatient hospitalization,” court documents state.
Despite that finding, Virginia law allows mental health facilities to grant certain committed patients unaccompanied community visits lasting up to 48 hours, according to FOX 5.
NVMHI authorized Toshpulodzoda to leave on July 6. Court records show he left the approved placement and headed to Dulles instead of returning to the facility.
Washington Dulles International Airport on May 22, 2026, in Dulles, Virginia. Toshpulodzoda traveled to Washington Dulles International Airport and boarded a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul before continuing to Dushanbe, Tajikistan. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Airline records attached to the court filing show a Turkish Airlines itinerary from Dulles to Istanbul and then to Dushanbe.
FOX 5 reported that Toshpulodzoda had previously been allowed to travel to Washington, D.C., in 2024 to obtain a passport, with support from the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
After Toshpulodzoda failed to return, NVMHI placed him on escape status, revoked his pass and issued a facility warrant.
Virginia State Police and federal authorities were notified, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued an alert in case he attempted to return to the United States.
A bench warrant was later issued for his arrest, according to FOX 5.
A Turkish Airlines flight lands at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on September 17, 2024. Airline records attached to the court filing show a Turkish Airlines itinerary from Dulles to Istanbul and then to Dushanbe. (Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda was found by clinicians to be insane at the time he killed Mohammad Hemmatian – a legal finding that means the Commonwealth would be unable to secure a conviction at trial,” the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s office said in a statement.
“Following that 2022 finding, prosecutors have opposed his release at annual review hearings, including in June of this year, where a judge ordered that he continue to be confined in a state behavioral health facility. A bench warrant was issued immediately following notice that he had escaped custody, so if he enters the U.S., he will be arrested and brought to Virginia.”
The Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s office, the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute and Turkish Airlines could not immediately be reached by News Media for comment.