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Court documents now confirm that singer D4vd has been formally named the "target" of a Los Angeles County grand jury investigation into the alleged homicide of 14-year-old Celeste Hernandez. Prosecutors allege he "may be involved in having committed" one count of murder, though no arrests have been made.
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In June of 2002, a 14-year-old girl was taken from her bedroom in the middle of the night, from a quiet home in one of the safest neighborhoods in one of the safest cities in America. Her name was Elizabeth Smart. This case has endured for more than two decades, not only because of what happened to Elizabeth, but because of how it happened. It forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about trust, faith, and what happens when deeply held beliefs collide with someone willing to exploit them.
Elizabeth wasn't held for hours or days. She was a prisoner for nine months, subjected to repeated trauma and torture that would have broken most adults. But Elizabeth's story is not just about what happened to her. It's also about survival and strength. It's about a young girl who would later turn the unimaginable into advocacy and support for victims of kidnapping and sexual violence. 
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Anna Kepner was an 18-year-old from Florida found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship in November 2025. Her death was ruled a homicide, and her 16-year-old stepbrother has now been charged in connection with her death. Authorities have not publicly released full details of the charges or evidence, and the case remains under seal as legal proceedings continue.
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In June of 2002, a 14-year-old girl was taken from her bedroom in the middle of the night, from a quiet home in one of the safest neighborhoods in one of the safest cities in America. Her name was Elizabeth Smart. This case has endured for more than two decades, not only because of what happened to Elizabeth, but because of how it happened. It forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about trust, faith, and what happens when deeply held beliefs collide with someone willing to exploit them.
Elizabeth wasn't held for hours or days. She was a prisoner for nine months, subjected to repeated trauma and torture that would have broken most adults. But Elizabeth's story is not just about what happened to her. It's also about survival and strength. It's about a young girl who would later turn the unimaginable into advocacy and support for victims of kidnapping and sexual violence. 
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Today on Crime Weekly News we talk about a shooting that took place in Pawtucket, Rhode Island during a hockey game, resulting in the death of two people. We also discuss the incident at the Daytona 500 where a 13-year-old boy had his throat slashed by a habitual offender. In a unexpected turn on the events, the horrific event resulted a a viral video that has everyone talking (and laughing).
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