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Wisconsin High School Teacher Faces Charges for Alleged Sexual Assault and Supplying Wine to Students

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A young special education teacher, aged 22, may face a lengthy prison sentence after being accused of having sexual relationships with her students and supplying alcohol to them at her residence.

Nadia Horn, who worked as a co-teacher for World Studies at Eau Claire North High School, appeared in Eau Claire County Court on Monday. She is being charged with felony child sexual assault.

As detailed in a criminal complaint accessed by WEAU-TV, the investigation was initiated on March 25 when the Eau Claire Area School District reported a “possible inappropriate relationship” to a School Resource Officer. The ensuing investigation uncovered a disturbing pattern of grooming and exploitation involving several 16-year-old students.

Investigators disclosed that Horn allegedly preyed on at least two students whom she claimed needed guidance. One of the victims informed law enforcement that Horn had purchased a cell phone for him to enable communication via Snapchat, where she purportedly shared “very revealing” images.

Nadia Horn smiling

Nadia Horn was a co-teacher for World Studies at Eau Claire North High School in Wisconsin. (Facebook/ Nadia Horn)

During police interviews, Horn allegedly admitted to having sexual intercourse with one victim three times at her Eau Claire apartment, stating, “I made a mistake.”

The victim reportedly told police that he and Horn did “everything sexual you can do with a person.”

Nadia Horn smiling

Horn was charged with second degree sexual assault of a child under 16 and two counts each of child enticement and sexual assault of a child by school staff/volunteer. (Facebook/ Nadia Horn)

She allegedly admitted to sexual encounters with a second 16-year-old student as well, telling investigators that the encounters “felt mutual” and she did not feel she was taking advantage of the minor.

Horn also allegedly admitted to bringing three teenage boys to her apartment in March because they “needed a ride.” Once there, she allegedly provided the minors with wine because “they asked,” according to the complaint.

Nadia Horn smiling in Milwaukee Brewers' gear

Horn posted a $15,000 bond and is scheduled to return to court for a hearing on May 20. (Facebook/ Nadia Horn)

The Eau Claire Area School District confirmed in a letter to families that Horn has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.

Exterior of Eau Claire North High School

The Eau Claire Area School District confirmed in a letter to parents that Horn has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the legal proceedings, the outlet reported. (Google Maps)

Horn was charged with second degree sexual assault of a child under 16 and two counts each of child enticement and sexual assault of a child by school staff/volunteer.

If convicted on all counts, Horn faces a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Following her Monday court appearance, a judge set a $15,000 cash bond, which Horn posted shortly after. She is scheduled to return to court for a hearing on May 20.

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DoorDash Driver Severely Injured in Wrong Address Shooting: Man Found Guilty in Tragic Case

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Background: Surveillance video of John Reilly allegedly firing at a DoorDash driver on May 2 (News 12 Westchester). Inset: Image of John Reilly being taken into custody after his guilty verdict on March 26 (News 12 Hudson Valley).

A resident of New York has been convicted of assault following an incident where he shot at a DoorDash driver who mistakenly entered his neighborhood.

John Reilly, aged 49, faced numerous felony charges, and at the conclusion of his trial on March 26, he was found guilty on all but one count. Reilly, who served as the Highway Superintendent in Chester, New York, was acquitted of attempted murder. However, he was convicted on charges of first-degree assault with depraved indifference, second-degree assault, and nine counts related to weapon offenses. These charges arose from a shooting incident on May 2, 2025, involving Alpha Barry, a 24-year-old DoorDash driver who testified that he accidentally found himself in Reilly’s neighborhood while trying to make a delivery.

The mishap occurred when Barry was working a delivery shift on the night of May 2, 2025. With his phone battery dead, Barry wandered into a Chester neighborhood and approached Reilly’s residence with the delivery. Upon encountering Reilly, Barry inquired if he had placed the order.

Reilly instructed Barry to vacate his property, and Barry complied. However, as Barry was leaving, Reilly reappeared with a .45 caliber Glock pistol. He first fired a shot into his front lawn before directing multiple shots at Barry’s car. One of the bullets penetrated the vehicle, striking Barry in the lower back and inflicting “devastating injuries.”

Barry was rushed to a hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. During the procedure, doctors removed a bullet and had to excise two feet of his small intestine.

As Law&Crime previously reported, the shooting was caught on surveillance video from Reilly’s own home. His wife, Selina Nelson-Reilly, is also facing charges for hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence for allegedly deleting 17 videos taken by their smart doorbell camera. Her next court date is scheduled for April 10.

Reilly, who was out on bail before his trial, was remanded to jail until his sentencing on May 18. He faces up to 25 years in prison.

The View Faces Backlash for Controversial Remarks on Women’s Choice to Have Children

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The hosts of The View found themselves the target of ridicule by the Fox & Friends team on Tuesday morning. This came in response to how they reacted to comments made by a young conservative influencer, who emphasized the significance of starting a family.

During the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Grapevine, Texas, Isabel Brown, a 28-year-old influencer, addressed the crowd, urging them to encourage their children to embrace marriage and parenthood.

Brown suggested that young people should have “more kids than they can afford before they think they’re ready,” a statement that caught the attention of Whoopi Goldberg. She shared the clip with her co-hosts on the subsequent episode of the show.

Goldberg, known for her role in Ghost, responded with repeated exclamations of “What!” during Monday’s broadcast. Her colleagues, including Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin, and guest Whitney Cummings, also voiced their disagreement.

Sunny Hostin expressed concern over Brown’s remarks, questioning whether this approach leads to children being born into poverty and lacking essential resources like food, education, and housing.

Haines proclaimed the mindset ‘wraps a woman’s worth up in her ovaries.’ 

The following day, Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade, Lawrence Jones, and Rachel Campos-Duffy offered their own takes – before welcoming Brown to the broadcast herself. 

‘You heard it from “The View” – only rich people can have kids!’ Campos-Duffy said sarcastically. ‘That is the most elitist thing I have ever heard.’

The panelists shamed a prominent conservative for telling CPAC attendees that having kids is of high importance on Thursday, on Monday's edition of The View

 The panelists shamed a prominent conservative for telling CPAC attendees that having kids is of high importance on Thursday, on Monday’s edition of The View

Brian Kilmeade, Lawrence Jones, and Rachel Campos-Duffy tore into the hosts of The View on Tuesday's Fox & Friends a day later, on their broadcast

Brian Kilmeade, Lawrence Jones, and Rachel Campos-Duffy tore into the hosts of The View on Tuesday’s Fox & Friends a day later, on their broadcast

Jones asked: ‘What is Ana Navarro doing?’ – noting how the GOP strategist ‘spent decades in the Republican party.’

‘This is not some fringe message. We have been the pro-family party for years now,’ he added.

Navarro, the day before, told Brown: ‘Bottom line, if you’re not paying my bills, you don’t get to tell me what I do with my uterus.’

Brown, a Daily Wire host, joined Fox & Friends the following hour. She gave birth to her first child, a girl, last year.

“[That clip] was a very short two seconds of the greater conversation that we were having, clearly taken wildly out of context and with the intention to continue pushing the anti-family propaganda on the women of our generation that we saw spewed all over ‘The View’ yesterday,” she told Campos-Duffy, joining the broadcast remotely.

‘”Elitism” is the perfect word to describe just how out of touch these women are,’ Brown went on. ‘Most of them are married with children and worth millions upon millions of dollars, and they have the audacity to scream at you [while] wearing an $800 jacket.’

‘It’s always about choice for these people until that choice is the beauty and joy and the purpose of marriage and motherhood which, of course, we should be encouraging people to strive for,’ the pro-life activist added.

She equated having children to ‘the American dream.’

Isabel Brown, 28, made the remarks on-stage in Grapevine, Texas, the week before

Isabel Brown, 28, made the remarks on-stage in Grapevine, Texas, the week before

Panelists Sunny Hostin and Whitney Cummings did not take kindly to Brown's remarks

Panelists Sunny Hostin and Whitney Cummings did not take kindly to Brown’s remarks

Brown, who is a host for the Daily Wire, joined Campos-Duffy later on to slam the stars' take

Brown, who is a host for the Daily Wire, joined Campos-Duffy later on to slam the stars’ take

Look – the truth is, Rachel, we are claiming we live in the most empowered time for women in all of human history. 

And yet, the only level of empowerment they are willing to give you if you forego committing your life to your best friend and bringing new life in the world through the miracle of pregnancy and motherhood. 

‘It’s hard to imagine why they are so threatened by the idea of you being happy,’ she added.  

‘But, when you really start looking down at the political breakdown of all of this as well, the entire Democrat voter base is completely contingent upon unmarried, childless women who clearly are not happy and are looking to fulfill their life through government control rather than the stability of their family.’

‘I don’t know what young woman needs to hear this today, but I hope you’re not listening to the likes of these absolutely miserable elitists who want you to staymiserable on “The View,”‘ Brown ultimately concluded.. 

‘It takes courage to commit your life to another person and certainly in our culture today it takes courage to bring new life into the world. Be courageous. Dare to fall in love, to get married, have kids. 

‘Your legacy you will leave behind is infinitely more important in that area of your life than any paycheck you will ever collect from your employer.’

Fueling Savings: When to Expect a Drop in Petrol Prices and How It Impacts Your Wallet

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Relief at the petrol pump has been made official but drivers are being warned it will take time for the fuel excise cut to be felt in their wallets.

The government’s initiative to slash the fuel tax in half, effectively reducing prices by 26.3 cents per litre, has received reluctant support from both the opposition and the crossbench. This move is expected to provide relief for drivers, saving approximately $19 on a full 65-litre tank.

But calls have also emerged for more radical changes such as drilling more Australian oil, forcing electric vehicle drivers to pay up and trying to pressure US President Donald Trump to end his war in Iran more quickly.
Generic petrol station in Sydney. Fuel, diesel, unleaded, oil, service station, prices, inflation, war, conflict, Iran. Ampol Petrol Station Chatswood East. Friday 27th March 2026 AFR photo Louie Douvis
Relief at the petrol pump has been made official but drivers are being warned it will take time for the fuel excise cut to be felt in their wallets. (Louie Douvis)

Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill highlighted the significance of this reduction, emphasizing its potential impact on individuals and businesses burdened by soaring fuel costs. “It’s not just farmers or families feeling the pinch,” she remarked during a Senate session. “It’s crucial for small businesses, and those in heavy machinery sectors who are vital to constructing our nation’s infrastructure, such as housing developments and essential roads for productivity gains.”

Meanwhile, both the opposition and One Nation have asserted their contributions to the policy, with the Liberals even attempting to secure official recognition from the government for initially suggesting the tax cut. This political maneuvering underscores the competitive landscape as parties vie for acknowledgment over measures aimed at sustaining the nation’s economy and supporting its development efforts.

“It’s providers of the heavy machinery that builds this nation that’s putting all the essential infrastructure in for the housing development that we want, that’s building the roads that we need for the productivity gains that this country deserves mind to all of those things, and we need to keep the businesses afloat that are building our nation.”

Both the opposition and One Nation claimed credit for the policy, with the Liberals going as far as to try to make the government officially acknowledge that they proposed the cut first.

“This amendment makes clear that this policy originated with the Coalition, that the government delayed in acting, it failed to provide offsets, and that uncertainty remains around GST arrangements and fuel security,” Senator Clair Chandler told the Senate.

The change, along with the Greens’ attempt to include language criticising the government for supporting “President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s illegal war”, were voted down.

Independent David Pockock echoed concerns raised by a string of economists that the discount at the bowser would likely push the Reserve Bank towards raising interest rates again, costing mortgage-holders more in the long run.

But he, both parties and several other crossbenchers still supported the bill.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the excise cut would apply from today but would take time for the impact to be seen at the browser, particularly in regional areas with less turnover.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the excise cut would apply from tomorrow but would take time for the impact to be seen at the browser, particularly in regional areas with less turnover. (9News)

“The fuel in the tank at the service station might have been there for days. They have already paid the tax,” he said yesterday.

“So please, if you turn up tomorrow and the price has not gone down, they are just waiting for the new petrol with the lower tax to come in.”

He said the government had considered inflation concerns but decided prices were high and “unlikely to plummet any time soon”.

“We don’t see people racing down saying, ‘The situation’s solved and Albo’s fixed it and now we’ll buy more petrol’, because that’s not what we think, and I don’t think that’s what Australians would think,” he said.

There are concerns from some that even the sizable discount won’t be enough.

“It’ll be burnt up in a couple of weeks. It’ll have no effect at all,” Wholesale Sleeper Co director Murray Flakelar said.

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg today backed Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s call for the state to refine its own oil.

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg today backed Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s call for the state to refine its own oil. (9News)

“The fact that we have 40 years of oil under the ground that we haven’t been able to get out because of the environmental laws is a bloody disgrace, frankly,” he said.

Bowen was cautiously open to the idea.

“I think these things should always be determined on economics and engineering, not on ideology,” he said.

“If there’s oil there that can be easily and cheaply extracted, sure, and it replaces oil imports. Great. 

“But there have been many attempts to do this.”

Another suggestion is to Fast track a long-discussed road user charge for electric vehicle users to replace some of the money lost in fuel excise.

Another suggestion is to fast track a long-discussed road user charge for electric vehicle users to replace some of the money lost in fuel excise. (9News)

“Well everyone should be paying their fair share and EVs use the road and those roads need to be repaired,” former Nationals leader David Littleproud said.

National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association chief executive Rohan Martin said it was important such a move didn’t disrupt EV sales and Bowen said the fuel tax would apply for three months whereas EV take-up would be here for years.

The Greens said the country should invest more heavily in renewable energy to reduce reliance on foreign fossil fuels.

Things are bad now but there are warnings it could get worse next month as refineries in Asia that refine fuel for Australia are reliant on oil from the Middle East.

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Gainesville Woman Faces Charges After Axe Threat Against Juvenile Sparks Alarm

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In a disturbing incident in Gainesville, Florida, Christina Teresa Madison, aged 45, found herself in police custody after allegedly making violent threats against a juvenile, wielding a large axe in the process.

The confrontation unfolded on the afternoon of March 30th. At approximately 3:45 p.m., an officer from the Gainesville Police Department was dispatched to a residence in Northwood Pines. There, the young victim recounted a harrowing sequence of events, explaining that Madison had threatened her life with the formidable weapon.

According to reports, Madison forcibly entered the juvenile’s locked bedroom, breaking the door handle with the axe. Once inside, she reportedly declared her deadly intentions. The situation escalated as Madison, still holding the axe, allegedly hurled a small table at the victim. The confrontation intensified when Madison pushed the juvenile against the bed, grabbing her by the throat.

In a desperate bid for safety, the victim managed to disarm Madison, seizing the axe from her. However, Madison allegedly persisted in her assault, striking the victim until the police officer’s timely arrival.

Upon reaching the scene, the officer observed Madison emerging from the hallway leading to the victim’s bedroom. Inside the room, a “very large woodcutting axe” was found on the bed, and visible damage to the bedroom door and handle corroborated the victim’s account of the intrusion.

Post Miranda, Madison reportedly admitted to grabbing the woodcutting axe and forcing her way into the bedroom. She said she never threatened to kill the victim with the axe, but she admitted to throwing objects at the victim, hitting her, and grabbing her throat. She said she did it because she was tired of the victim disrespecting her authority.

Madison has been charged with domestic aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and child abuse without causing great bodily harm. She has no local criminal convictions, and Judge Adam Lee set bail at $20,000.

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Join ABC7 Chicago as a Programming Producer: Elevate Your Career in Broadcast Media

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ABC 7 Chicago, the city’s leading news station, is in search of a talented Producer/Editor who excels in contemporary visual storytelling. This individual will be tasked with crafting engaging and original video content for a variety of platforms, including broadcast, digital, social media, and streaming services. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial instincts, technical skills, and the ability to see projects through from inception to final delivery.

Disney Entertainment’s network of eight ABC-owned stations maintains a dominant presence in local news and information across multiple platforms. ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago stands out as the city’s top local news provider and the most-watched television station. Bolstered by decades of highly rated newscasts and a robust social media following of over 2.6 million on Facebook, ABC7 Eyewitness News delivers comprehensive coverage—including breaking news, in-depth investigations, weather updates, political coverage, and sports—to audiences in Chicago, its suburbs, and northwest Indiana.

Responsibilities for the role include pitching, producing, shooting, and editing both short-form and long-form video content suitable for broadcast, digital, and social channels. The position also involves developing feature stories, community-centric content, and digital-first pieces designed for maximum shareability.

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-Pitch, produce, shoot, and edit original short-form and long-form video content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

-Develop feature stories, community-focused content, and highly shareable digital-first pieces.

-Collaborate with production, newsroom, and creative teams to establish strong visual storytelling that enhances editorial narratives across multiple program formats.

-Produce integrated and sponsored content in partnership with sales clients while maintaining brand standards.

-Line produce and support live broadcasts, special programming, and live events as needed.

-Manage logistics for live productions, including crew coordination, scheduling, and on-site execution.

-Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and creative goals are met.

-Contribute innovative ideas and creative solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment.

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-2+ years of experience producing, writing, shooting, and editing original video content in a television station or similar professional production environment.

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-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

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High-Profile Canadian Fugitive Captured in Mississippi: DHS Reveals Illegal U.S. Entry

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Last week, an individual on Canada’s most-wanted list was apprehended in Mississippi, as confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday.

Adrian Vincent Walker, 28, ranked among the top 25 most-wanted international fugitives in Canada, stands accused of first-degree murder.

“Thanks to the courageous efforts of ICE agents, a major criminal from Canada is now in custody,” stated Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. “This person was sought for a murder in Canada and is currently facing charges for unauthorized entry into the U.S. and illegal firearm possession.”

Federal agents took Walker into custody on March 23 at a home in Tupelo.

Adrian Vincent Walker and the Toronto skyline

Walker, once a fugitive from Canada after allegedly committing murder, was captured in Mississippi last week. The arrest comes as a significant development in international criminal law enforcement.

Walker was wanted by the Toronto Police Service (TPS) for a May 7, 2024, shooting in the city’s York District. 

The shooting claimed the life of 31-year-old Trevor Dalton John, according to Canadian authorities; a woman was also wounded but survived.

Another suspect, 20-year-old Kemyan Franklyn, was arrested days after the shooting and charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder. 

Following the incident, Walker was named a “most wanted person” by Toronto police. Walker had been hiding in Mississippi under an alias, federal prosecutors said.

Walker, who previously served over three years in a Canadian prison for aggravated assault, will face federal charges in the U.S. for illegal entry and illegal possession of a firearm before facing extradition for the murder and attempted murder charges in Canada.

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Miraculous Toddler Recovery: Surviving a Life-Threatening Brain Injury

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A shocking case has reached its conclusion as Jesse Allen Sartin is sentenced to 35 years in prison, followed by five years of probation, for the horrific death of toddler Caroline Ruth Boggs. Tragically, the young girl succumbed to severe injuries after Sartin violently shook her, leading to catastrophic head trauma. The Dearborn-Ohio Counties Prosecutor’s Office in Indiana outlined the details of this harrowing crime in a recent press release.

Sartin’s guilty plea to aggravated battery resulting in death, classified as a level 1 felony, highlights the severity of his actions. This case brings to light the devastating consequences of such violent behavior towards vulnerable individuals, sparking a broader conversation on child safety and protection.

The tragic events unfolded last July, when Sartin was entrusted with the care of 20-month-old Caroline, the daughter of his pregnant fiancée. During this time, he shook her with such force that she lost consciousness. An affidavit, reviewed by Oxygen, detailed the extent of the toddler’s injuries, which included brain hemorrhaging, retinal bleeding, and significant brain damage. Emergency surgery was required to remove part of Caroline’s skull, during which she tragically suffered cardiac arrest. The situation worsened as her brain later herniated and leaked from her ears.

The investigation concluded that Caroline’s death on August 1 was a homicide, with injuries that matched those caused by shaken baby syndrome. This heartbreaking case underscores the critical need for awareness and prevention of such tragedies in the future.

Caroline’s Aug. 1 death was ruled a homicide, per the affidavit, with injuries consistent with “shaken baby syndrome.”

When police were dispatched to the hospital in reference to a suspicious injury, they spoke to Sartin, who claimed, per the affidavit, that one of the family dogs had knocked Caroline off a stool while he prepared a bottle in another room. Sartin claimed in the doc that the girl was bleeding from the mouth and crying, then went limp and fell unconscious, so he picked up her mother from work and headed to the hospital. 

Doctors told police however, as cited in the affidavit, that Caroline’s injuries were consistent with child abuse, and not a fall, as Sartin claimed. 

Later, Sartin allegedly admitted to police that he violently shook Caroline because she refused to get out of the bathtub while acting “aggressively” and flailing her arms, according to the affidavit, though Sartin continued to stick to the dog story. 

During Sartin’s trial, prosecutors read aloud from a letter that Sartin allegedly wrote Caroline’s mother, explaining how he harmed her daughter in the bathroom. 

“Once the bubbles were gone, I drained the water and put her toys away,” Dearborn County detective Jeremy Shepherd read from the letter in a video published by Fox 19. “I tried to pull her out, but she didn’t want to get out, screaming and swinging her arms…she kept pulling away and I was getting upset.” 

Sartin allegedly added in the letter, “Baby, I’m so sorry. I shook her trying to get her to calm down.”

Nancy Grace Investigates: Guthrie’s Disappearance Revives Painful Memories of Fiancé’s Tragic Death

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Nancy Grace of CrimeOnline has shared that the vanishing of 84-year-old Arizona resident Nancy Guthrie has stirred up difficult memories of her own tragic past involving the murder of her fiancé, Keith Griffin.

Back in August 1979, Griffin was shot and killed by a colleague at a construction site in Madison, Georgia. This tragic event took place just months before he and Grace were set to elope, during a summer job he was undertaking.

“I didn’t care if I lived or died,” Grace said in an interview with “Hang Out With Sean Hannity.” “Nothing mattered.”

The devastating loss of her fiancé propelled Grace to emerge as one of the nation’s most prominent advocates for victims. Her career path led her to serve as a special prosecutor with the Atlanta-Fulton County District Attorney’s office, where she managed felony cases for almost ten years.

Reflecting on her experience, Grace said, “I felt like going out in the dark in the woods and just howling like an animal. I didn’t have words to say.”

Savannah and Nancy Guthrie

Discussing the case of Nancy Guthrie, Grace noted that seeing Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter, appeal for answers, brought back the intense grief she experienced following Griffin’s untimely death.

“It took me right back to that moment, those horrible moments when I was lying there in the dark. Feeling like howling, because there just were no words, nothing,” Grace said.

As CrimeOnline previously reported, Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 after family members dropped her off at her Catalina Foothills home after dinner.

They reported her missing the following day after she failed to show up for church.

Savannah later said she felt a sense of guilt that her status as a television show host may have led to her mother’s abduction, although at this point, it’s just a theory.

The Guthrie later came under attack online after supposedly failing to pay ransom demands.

“You and I knew at the beginning something was off, in that the ransom was not requested immediately,” Grace told Hannity.

“You take somebody… you want to feed them for a week and then ask for the money? No. You want the money, then you want it to be over with. You want to get the hell out of town.”

See the full interview below.

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Tipsters can also contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department tip line at 520-351-4900.

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[Feature Photo: Nancy Guthrie/Instagram]

Judge Criticizes Father for Fatal Shooting of 21-Year-Old Son Post-Disney Trip, Highlights Lack of Accountability

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Inset: Eric Contreras (Miami-Dade Police). Background: David Contreras is handcuffed after he”s sentenced for killing his son Eric Contreras (WPLG).

In a dramatic courtroom scene just prior to receiving his 12-year prison sentence, a 54-year-old man from Florida attempted to cast himself as a victim after being convicted of killing his son.

David Contreras admitted guilt on Monday, accepting a manslaughter charge for the fatal shooting of his 21-year-old son, Eric Contreras, in Miami. The tragic incident occurred in 2023, shortly after the family returned from a trip to Disney World.

Expressing remorse, Contreras addressed the court, stating, “I’m sorry. This is something I can’t get back. I wish there was some way I could. I’m the one who has to live with it and I’ve accepted it,” as reported by local Fox affiliate WSVN.

However, Judge David Young was quick to challenge Contreras’s perceived self-pity.

“You have to live with it, sir?” the judge retorted, according to ABC affiliate WPLG. “Your wife has to live with it, sir. Your other son has to live with it, sir. Your future grandchildren have to live with it, sir. A lot of people. It’s horrible.”

David Contreras kept is head down as the judge lambasted him. Young then sentenced the killer to 12 years behind bars followed by a decade on probation.

The defendant killed his son on Nov. 3, 2023, after an argument and then called 911. The family had just returned from a trip to Disney World.

“I’d been fighting with my son and I lost it on him,” he told dispatchers, according to WPLG. “He wouldn’t stop.”

But prosecutors said evidence suggested Eric Contreras was kneeling or crouching down at the time he was killed. The elder Contreras was initially charged with second-degree murder before prosecutors allowed him to plead guilty to manslaughter.

Several friends and family members of the victim addressed the court about the impact he had on them.

“He was a young man who would have cared for his parents as they aged, who would have given them grandchildren, who wore his father’s spirit and his father’s name,” friend Jose Alfonso told the court, WPLG reported. “David took from the world the very person that loved him the most.”

Eric Contreras’ girlfriend also delivered a victim impact statement.

“I found the love that people search their whole entire lives for,” she told the court, per WSVN.