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Police said that a repeat offender with a long rap sheet allegedly shot a man while free on probation, bonds despite violations. Ashanti Allen was eight months pregnant and experiencing a high-risk pregnancy when she disappeared on April 10, according to FOX 26. Police said that a repeat offender with a long rap sheet allegedly shot down a man while free on probation, bonds despite violations. Allen, 23, was last spotted on April 10, leaving her Houston home. She was eight months pregnant at the time and was experiencing a high risk pregnancy. In February, Faux was sentenced to 280 prison days. However, the local media reported that he had received a “two for one” credit. This is a common practice used to manage jail populations, and it cut his sentence in halves. She told KHOU-TV that she didn’t learn about the incidents until her daughter went missing. If she had, he wouldn’t have been around her. Marshals Service has requested additional information. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact HPD Homicide by calling 713-308-3600, or Crime Stoppers by calling 713-222TIPS.

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Pennsylvania authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a violent mob of teens accused of chasing a college student into a campus residence hall and attacking them over the weekend. Police say that the incident occurred around 2:50 am on Sunday when a group juveniles chased a Temple University Student into Morgan Hall South. Once inside, they allegedly attacked the student and damaged university property. Police say that a member of FRAT House allegedly sexually assaulted a woman. “It puts it into perspective, because as a student, you are more concerned with education than safety. But this incident is a bit more on the forefront,” Emanuel Turner, a sophomore, told ABC 6. Campus authorities have released images of suspects to track down those responsible for alleged assault.FOLLOW XThe surveillance photos show a group consisting of nine individuals, some wearing hoodies or facial coverings, walking on a street with some faces visible. The authorities have not disclosed what led to the alleged assault and no arrests were made. According to the school website, Temple University has an enrollment of approximately 30,000 students. It is located in the center of Philadelphia. Morgan Hall is a residential hall that houses around 1,200 students. The authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Philadelphia Police Department at (215)-686-9000.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A man who got away rape and killing for nearly 40 years will now spend his life behind bars. Investigators used a covert, FBI-collected DNA sample to identify him. A Santa Barbara County Judge sentenced Aloysius James, 59 to life in prison without parole, the maximum penalty allowed by law. A jury had already found him guilty of first-degree rape murder in February for the killing of Ofelia Sandoval. Sandoval was murdered on September 18, 1988 in Santa Maria. The case was closed after a year, despite what the authorities at the time described as a thorough investigation. “For nearly 40 years, the 1988 murder case of Ofelia Sandoval was unsolved.” The FBI announced that justice was finally served this past week. It took years for DNA technology to advance. Investigators created a DNA profile in the early 2000s from evidence collected in Sandoval’s room. However, it did not match anyone in the national databases. According to Cal Coast News evidence collected in 1988 included a towel and shirt found near Sandoval’s body. When the evidence was tested many years later, the DNA did not match anyone on law enforcement databases. That’s when the FBI and Santa Maria police partnered to obtain a secret DNA sample from James. Investigators reopened the case and obtained DNA from James, including a glove he discarded. This DNA matched the profile created from the original evidence. A jury found him guilty. According to Cal Coast News, James denied any contact with Sandoval during the investigation and after his arrest. His attorney argued that the DNA evidence was not enough to prove his guilt. Now, investigators believe that there could be other victims. The FBI stated that “investigators believe that there may be other victims connected to James, including threats, sexual abuse, domestic violence, or other crimes.” They urged anyone with information to contact Santa Maria Police Department. Find out more on the TRUE CRIME HUB According to prosecutors, Sandoval’s entire family has supported the case for many years. Her children spoke in court about the impact of her death. The DA’s Office said that Ofelia’s children, Marcelino Maricela, and Alex, are truly remarkable for their bravery, dedication and resilience.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A planned fight between several young people escalated into a shooting Monday near a North Carolina Middle School, leaving two dead and several others injured. Shots were fired just after 9:50 am during a planned fight between 2 juveniles at Leinbach Park near Jefferson Middle School, Winston-Salem. POLICE: STUDENT CHARGED AND WEAPON RETRIEVED AFTER THREE TEENS TARGETED FOR INCIDENT LINKED WITH HIGH SCHOOL TRADITIONS”When the individuals met in the park, the incident escalated significantly and multiple people exchanged gunfire,” wrote the Winston-Salem Police Department on X. Police said that two people were killed and unspecified numbers of people were injured. Authorities said they had located several people, including victims and suspects. The number of people involved means that efforts are being made to track down everyone. Police said that some of the people involved in the incident were juveniles at this time. The North Carolina Bureau of Investigation said that the shooting took place in a nearby park, not at the school.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A Washington man pleaded guilty to two decades-old cold case crimes after investigators linked him to the crimes using a clever trick and a piece gum. Mitchell Gaff, 68 entered his pleas in Snohomish County Superior Court on Thursday, where he admitted the rapes, murders, and muggings of Judith “Judy” Weaver and Susan Vesey. Gaff, a self-described rapist and “sexual sadist”, was linked to the killings when investigators matched DNA samples found on a piece Gaff’s gum to both crime scene, according to USA Today. Report: DNA finally solves a decades-old teen murder case. The pieces of gum were sent to the federal database CODIS where investigators linked Gaff with both murders. Everett, according to police, was first arrested in May 2024 for charges relating to Weaver’s murder. Authorities say that on June 2, 1984 first responders were called by the fire department to investigate a fire at Weaver’s home on Rucker Ave. Her body was found inside. ‘TIMES QUARE KILLER” USED FAKE COPY TO MURDER A 18-YEAR OLD NURSING STUDENT : DEATHBED ACCUSATIONOnce he was in custody, the authorities connected him to Vesey’s murder. Her husband discovered her murdered in her home on July 12, 1980 – just a day after her 21st Birthday. Gaff’s admission follows a lifetime of terrorizing the Washington community. He was arrested multiple times and eventually forced to register as a sexual offender. Gaff then launched a brutal assault on Brown, slamming the weapon into her head and beating her with it. Brown reportedly waited for Gaff to put down his gun before trying to escape. “I stood up and I was trapped. He said, ‘You are going to die now you [expletive]’. “Brown managed to escape, and Gaff was later convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and burglary in the case, according to the outlet. The girl who managed to escape ran for help and Gaff fled the scene. According to USA Today, he pleaded guilty to two charges of rape as well as burglary. Find out more on the TRUE CRIME HUB. Gaff confessed that he had raped at least eight women and girls during the 1980s. Everett mayor Cassie Franklin stated in a previous press release that she was “proud” of the Everett Police Department’s ability to solve this murder case using DNA analysis techniques. “We honor Susan as we bring this criminal to justice. “Gaff will be sentenced May 13. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPThe Everett Police Department has not responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Jesse Watson, a Fox News Digital reporter, contributed to this story.