Man Dies After Allegedly Swallowing Bags Of Drugs Following Investigation At Alleged Drug House, Deputies Say

The Major Case Unit of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office is looking into the death of a man who reportedly swallowed drugs to evade arrest, reports WFLA. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were carrying out a drug search warrant at a house on Clara Avenue in DeLand around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. This followed an undercover investigation that revealed several drug sales from that location. Deputies found 54-year-old Cornell McKinney among five people in the house. They were sitting outside while the investigation was ongoing. The sheriff’s office stated that McKinney didn’t respond to the detectives who were trying to get his information, leading them to suspect that he might be trying to hide or swallow drugs. Detectives repeatedly asked McKinney to open his mouth and spit out what he was chewing, but he refused. When deputies called medics for help, he became unresponsive. Fire personnel performed life-saving measures and found three plastic baggies in his mouth, with two containing suspected heroin or fentanyl and crack cocaine. McKinney was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and his family was notified. The sheriff’s Major Case Unit is investigating his death, and the Medical Examiner will determine the official cause after an autopsy. McKinney reportedly had a history of nine previous arrests in Volusia County for drug offenses and theft since 2012. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Infant Fatally Mauled by Pitbulls While Teen Parents Smoked Weed Outside

A tragic incident occurred in Rochester, NY, where a newborn baby was killed by two dogs in an attic while his teenage parents were using drugs downstairs, according to authorities, per AP News. Sulamain Hawkins and Anastasia Weaver, both 19, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges on Thursday. They are accused of leaving their 3-month-old baby alone while they went outside to smoke marijuana. The heartbreaking event took place on August 3, when the couple placed their baby, Sulamain Hawkins Jr., to sleep on the attic floor before going outside to smoke. The couple reportedly left for about an hour while one or both of their pit bull-type dogs attacked the newborn. When they returned, they found their baby injured.  He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from “severe trauma to his body,” according to officials. “The allegations here, we feel, support the recklessness that a reasonable person in these defendants’ situations would not have acted the way they did,” Assistant DA Sara VanStrydonck said in court. “They knew a risk and they consciously disregarded that risk.” Hawkins and Weaver were not arrested until Wednesday. During the week before her arrest, the mother posted a troubling mix of grief and sexually provocative content on social media, reports note. Prosecutors stated that the tragic incident happened in a friend’s rented house, where the dogs were known to be kept in the attic. This is also where the young family had been staying. The tenants have since been evicted, and the dogs have been put down. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

10-Year-Old Bedridden Boy Starves To Death After Mom Suffers Fatal Overdose Inside NYC Apartment

A 10-year-old boy who was reportedly immobile and relied on a feeding tube has tragically died of starvation, reports the NY Post.  His mother, who had several run-ins with the Administration for Children’s Services, accidentally overdosed in their Bronx apartment. Police discovered their bodies late Wednesday after receiving complaints about a bad smell coming from their apartment in the Marble Hill housing complex. The 39-year-old mother, whose name has not been disclosed, had been looked into by child services for abuse and neglect, reports note. There was a time when her son was taken away from her, but he was later returned.  Many people, including officials, were upset by this tragic incident and believe it could have been prevented if child services hadn’t made a big mistake. “If you investigate a parent and return a child who later dies, that is a crime and someone needs to be held accountable,” an investigator said to The Post. “You can’t hide behind bureaucracy: ACS needs a total overhaul. This happens too many times, and one time is too much because we are talking about defenseless children.” #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Postal Worker Tragically Loses Life After Enduring Hours In Mail Truck On 95-Degree Day

Wednesday ‘Wendy’ Johnson, a 51-year-old woman, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in June, reports WRAL News.  According to her family, her death was a result of heat-related issues. Wendy, who resided in Sanford, had been working for the U.S. Postal Service for over two decades. Her son, Deandre Johnson said Wendy was riding in the back of a postal truck on a very hot day, with temperatures reaching 95 degrees. Wendy was a supervisor and occasionally assisted with deliveries. On the day of her passing, she began experiencing complications during her shift. Postal workers later discovered Wendy unconscious in the bathroom of a post office in Fayetteville on Raeford Road.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating her death as heat-related. The vehicles used by the postal service do not have air conditioning, leading some postal workers to refer to them as “easy bake ovens.” According to Johnson’s son, his mother would send text messages to family members expressing her concerns about the extreme heat inside the trucks. “She texted my aunt and said ‘yeah, I’m in the back of this truck and I’m hot,’” Deandre Johnson said. “Being in her situation, I don’t think she should have been in a truck in 95-degree weather, and in the back of that truck it was like 102.” “As soon as she got back from getting off the truck, she went to the bathroom,” said daughter Sa’ni Johnson. “And then when somebody came to the bathroom, they just found her 15 minutes later like … unresponsive.”  #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Father Who Just Won Custody Of His Toddler Arrested For Allegedly Beating Him To Death, Reports Say

A father, Daniel Hardcastle, has been found guilty of killing his two-year-old son, Damion Russell, per Mirror. Hardcastle initially claimed that Damion died after hitting his head on a coffee table, but a pathologist discovered that the injuries were not consistent with this claim.  It was later revealed that Hardcastle had assaulted his son, resulting in an adult human bite mark on his thigh, fractured ribs, and bruising on his body. The pathologist determined that Damion’s injuries were likely caused by forcefully shaking him and banging his head against a solid object, like a coffee table. The pathologist also mentioned that Hardcastle could have caused Damion’s head to forcefully hit an object, which could have resulted in injuries to his neck and eyes. After Hardcastle was found guilty of murder, a heartbreaking video was released, showcasing adorable pictures of Damion and footage of him playing in an outdoor area. Following the assault in August of last year, Damion was taken to the hospital, but his injuries were severe and ultimately fatal. He tragically passed away two days later. During the trial, the jury learned that in the weeks leading up to the attack, Hardcastle had been drinking more and had isolated himself from his support network. During the trial at Preston Crown Court, it was revealed that Hardcastle, who was the sole caregiver of his son, had spent the entire night talking to a woman he had recently met online, just two nights before the tragic incident. Hardcastle, who resided in Blackpool, Lancashire, was ultimately found guilty of murder after a four-week trial. The jury took only two hours to deliberate before reaching their verdict, reports note.  #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Woman’s Boyfriend Allegedly Leaves Her 6-Year-Old Daughter In Hot Car, Resulting In Tragic Death

A Florida man has been charged with manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend’s 6-year-old daughter in hot car, reports PEOPLE. The child was found unconscious and not breathing when she was taken to a nearby fire station by 24-year-old Markise Outing.  The authorities have not released the girl’s identity. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where it was discovered that her body temperature had reached over 107 degrees, a dangerously high level. Sadly, she was pronounced dead later that night. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation. According to the sheriff’s department, Outing claimed that the girl became overheated while playing in a park. However, police  found evidence suggesting that Outing picked up the girl from school and left her locked in a car for several hours at his workplace. The temperature inside the car soared to an estimated 115 degrees.  A subsequent autopsy confirmed that the girl’s cause of death was extreme heat, and the police are still awaiting a toxicology report for further information. Outing was charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child and is currently in custody at the Manatee County Jail. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

Michigan Woman Allegedly Sets Fire To Ex-Partner’s Home, Resulting In Death Of His Partially Paralyzed Mother

According to prosecutors, on the night of Monday, June 3, Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden went to her ex-partner’s home and poured a flammable liquid on the front porch. She then supposedly set fire to the house and fled the scene, reports People. The couple had recently broken up, reports note.  Unfortunately, the ex-partner’s mother, Tina Dorrough, who was inside the house, died in the fire. The names of the other two individuals who were also inside the house have not been disclosed. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. “Since when is the solution in the breakup of a relationship setting fire to an occupied house?” Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement. “The alleged actions of the defendant in this case are beyond reprehensible.” Dorrough, as explained by Maria Miller from the prosecutor’s office, was unable to escape the house when it caught fire due to being paralyzed on one side of her body. The day after the incident, Rigmaiden was arrested by the Livonia police. She is facing charges including felony murder, assault with intent to murder, and arson. Rigmaiden had her arraignment on Friday, June 7, and was sent to jail. According to the prosecutor’s office, she has pleaded not guilty. During the recent court hearing, Rigmaiden’s defense lawyer argued that her intention was solely to cause damage to the property and not to harm anyone, as reported by Click on Detroit. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

New York Teen Tragically Loses Life In E-Bike Accident That Catapulted Him From A Five-Story Train Station Parking Garage

A 13-year-old boy from Westchester County died after being catapulted from his e-bike off a five-story parking garage while riding with friends. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Harrison Metro-North station, per the NY Post.  The boy’s body was discovered on the ground below the garage, and he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. There were no other injuries reported, and foul play is not suspected. However, authorities are still investigating the incident. “The MTA will review the results of the investigation when they are available,” MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan wrote. According to sources, it is believed that the children were performing stunts on the e-bikes on the top floor of the parking garage. The middle schooler’s bike reportedly hit a wall and flipped, causing him to be thrown off the roof. Mark was a student at Louis M. Klein Middle School in a suburban town. He participated in both wrestling and football as a student-athlete. “He will be missed for the gentle soul and dedicated friend he was to all who he came in contact with in just a short time here,” wrote Frank Barchella, who organized an online fundraiser for the boy’s grieving family. The GoFundMe page has received over $119,000 in donations. “Our goal is to assist his family to put Mark to rest and whatever expenses they will encounter in their time of need.” #Clique, let’s continue to keep Mark’s family in our thoughts and prayers. 

Indonesian Python Found To Have Swallowed Missing Woman Whole, Reports Say

In Indonesia, a woman who had been reported missing was tragically found to have been devoured by a large python, per The Post. The incident took place in Kalempang village, South Sulawesi province, reports CBS News.  Farida, a 45-year-old woman and mother of four, went missing on Thursday night. Her husband and local residents discovered her body inside a reticulated python on Friday. The search for Farida began when she did not return home that night, as reported by village chief Suardi Rosi. Her husband “found her belongings… which made him suspicious. The villagers then searched the area. They soon spotted a python with a large belly,” Suardi said. “They agreed to cut open the python’s stomach. As soon as they did, Farida’s head was immediately visible.” The woman was discovered fully clothed inside the large snake. The snake was reported to be at least 16 feet long. Noni, the woman’s husband, expressed regret for allowing his wife to go out alone. “If I had been with her that day, the snake would not have dared to touch her,” he said, according to ViralPress. “I feel sorry for the suffering she went through. I am sorry for our family,” he said. These kinds of incidents are uncommon, but they have happened before in Indonesia. Just last year, in the Tinanggea district of Southeast Sulawesi, residents killed a massive python that measured 26 feet long. The snake was found strangling and devouring a local farmer. This type of python, known as a reticulated python, is the longest snake in the world and is native to Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Borneo. The largest reticulated python ever recorded was 32 feet long and weighed an astonishing 350 pounds, as reported by Reptiles Magazine. #Clique, what are your thoughts?

‘Reckless’ Golf Cart Driver Fatally Strikes Disneyland Employee, Reports Say

A tragic incident occurred at Disneyland when a staff member lost her life while on duty. The incident occurred in the backstage area of the Southern California theme park. The employee was thrown off a malfunctioning golf cart that was being driven “recklessly,” as reported by the NY Post.  The victim, Bonnye Mavis Lear, who worked as an administrator at Club 33, suffered severe head injuries around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she sadly passed away two days later. The details of the accident are still limited, but according to Lear’s colleagues, she was thrown off the cart when the driver carelessly hit a bump in the road.  Lear was seated in the rear-facing seat of a brand new cart, traveling at a speed of 20 mph behind Critter County, an area of the park that was temporarily closed. This information was shared by Rae Delgado, a cast member at Disney California Adventure, on Facebook. “She went to grab the handrail, it gave way and sent her out of the vehicle. We do not know if the passengers were aware that she had fallen out,” Delgado wrote. Lear endured a serious head injury and a fractured skull that could not be resolved through surgery, according to Delgado. In addition, the Disneyland employee claimed that the managers at the Anaheim resort instructed the cast members to remain silent about the details surrounding Lear’s passing.  Lear had worked at Disneyland for 24 years, most recently in membership support services at Club 33. “We are heartbroken by the loss of Bonnye and offer our sincere condolences to everyone who cared for her,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement. #Clique, what are your thoughts?