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'Fake cop' fires gun, gets disarmed by victim | IL teen dies in Switzerland avalanche | Ex-school janitor admits to grooming on video

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Man Killed Wife In Front Of Children: Police
Police say a man walked into the police station and informed officers that he had killed his wife in a vicious attack that nearly decapitated the woman in front of their children.>>Read More.
'Fake Cop' With Tactical Vest Fired Gun In Kitchen: Police
Police said the victim was able to disarm the "fake cop" and hit him in the head with the gun. "We note here that this defendant did have head injuries consistent with this," a petition to deny pretrial release said.>>Read More.
Illinois Teen Killed In Switzerland Avalanche
"The sudden loss of Aleksas has left an irreparable void in the hearts of his family and friends. The pain of his absence is immeasurable, and the grief weighs heavily on all who knew and loved him.">>Read More.
'Bikers Against Predators' Video Shows Ex-School Janitor Admit He Wanted Sex With Underage Girl
A group called Bikers Against Predators got a former school janitor to admit that he tried to have a sexual encounter with a 12-year-old, according to a Facebook livestream the group posted. The 58-year-old retired janitor has been in jail since January.>>Read More.
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