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This Week in Crime: November 4 - 10, 2023
Top Stories of the Week
Hollywood Executive’s Son Samuel Haskell IV Identified as Murder Suspect After Torso Found in LA Dumpster
Los Angeles, California - Samuel Haskell IV, 35, has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman’s torso in a dumpster. Haskell, the son of a notable Hollywood executive, Samuel Haskell III, was apprehended on Wednesday, not long after the body parts were found by a homeless person scavenging in a dumpster about five miles from Haskell’s Tarzana residence.
The victim is believed to be Haskell’s wife, 37-year-old Mei Haskell, who was reported missing along with her parents, Yanxiang Wang, 64, and Gaoshan Li, 72. The case began the night prior to the discovery when construction workers near the Haskell home reported seeing what appeared to be a body in black bags. However, when police arrived to investigate, the bags had vanished.
Detroit Synagogue Leader’s Death: Suspect Detained, Investigation Continues
Samantha Woll
Detroit, Michigan - Detroit police have announced the arrest of a suspect in relation to the death of local synagogue president Samantha Woll. Woll, whose career spanned various roles in local politics, was tragically found deceased from stab wounds near her residence on October 21st. The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed as authorities maintain confidentiality to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation, according to a statement from Detroit Police Chief James White.
Search for Missing California Woman Nancy Ng Stalled in Guatemala as Witnesses Stonewall Investigation
Nancy Ng
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala - The search for a 29-year-old woman from Southern California who vanished while on a yoga retreat in Guatemala is facing critical challenges. Nancy Ng, a resident of Monterey Park, has been missing since October 19, after traveling to Lake Atitlán for what was supposed to be a rejuvenating experience.
Ng, an employee of the Alhambra School District and a former student at Cal State LA, had previously attended the same retreat and had spoken of its beauty and serenity. The retreat’s organizer alerted Ng’s family to her disappearance, sparking immediate concern and numerous unanswered questions about her whereabouts and well-being.
In Other Crime News
Northfield, Massachusetts - Teenager Charged with Triple Homicide of Mother and Two Young Sons. Read More.
New York, New York - Major Crackdown on Gambino Crime Family: U.S. and Italian Authorities Arrest 16 in Racketeering Case. Read More.
Tokyo, Japan - Japan’s Criminal Underworld Utilizes Social Media for Recruitment. Read More.
Syracuse, New York - Man Arrested After Tracking Down Stolen Car and Shooting Three Teenage Girls Inside. Read More.
Las Vegas, Nevada - Trial Date Set for Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Murder Case. Read More.
Tontitown, Arkansas - Arkansas Man Arrested After 5-Year-Old Child Found Hidden in Closet. Watch Video.
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The Amber Alert Explained and its Role in Protecting Our Children
The notion of a child falling victim to a malicious criminal act sends chills down the spine of every parent. That’s why the Amber Alert, an emergency response system that disseminates information about missing children, is in place: to protect our most vulnerable. Amber stands for “America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response,” and the system has been credited with the safe recovery of over 1,000 abducted children in the United States.
The Amber Alert stands as a poignant symbol of our shared commitment to child safety. This article aims to unravel the complexities, benefits, and challenges associated with this system, providing an in-depth examination of how its inception, evolution, and operation have changed the landscape of child safety in our society.
Crime History
NOVEMBER 4, 1928 - Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, the man best known for fixing the 1919 World Series, was shot at the Park Central Hotel in New York City on Nov. 4, 1928. He died two days later at Stuyvesant Polyclinic Hospital. Rothstein, 46, arrived at the hotel for what was supposedly a business meeting when he was ambushed. At the time he was killed, Rothstein reportedly owed $320,000 to Nate Raymond after a three-day, high-stakes poker game that took place in October. Rothstein claimed the game had been fixed and refused to pay his debt, which investigators said they believe led to his murder.
Another gambler, George McManus, was arrested for the killing but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. Rothstein survived for two days after being shot, giving police the opportunity to interview him. However, when they asked him to identify the man who shot him, Rothstein told officers, “You stick to your trade. I’ll stick to mine” and “Me mudder (my mother) did it.”
Rothstein rose to prominence for his part in the fix of the 1919 World Series where the heavily favored Chicago White Sox were paid to throw the series to the Cincinnati Reds. Rothstein furthered his fortune and reputation by moving from gambling into bootlegging and narcotics trafficking during prohibition. At the time of his death, he was one of the most successful organized crime figures in the country. It was never determined who killed him.
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