Florida detectives solve 37-year-old cold case murder of former firefighter - General news - NewsLocker (2024)

A Miramar, Florida, murder case that sat cold for 37 years has been solved after investigators reopened the files and discovered a DNA sample leading them to the killer.On Oct. 21, 1986, 28-year-old William "Billy" Halpern was "brutally" murdered in his Miramar home, the Miramar Police Department said in a Facebook post.The former firefighter worked at a gym in Hollywood, Florida, and was considered an avid bodybuilder.In January, investigators reopened the case after discovering several partial

Three Alabama men drown at a Florida beach after getting caught in rip current

Three men drowned while swimming at a Florida beach on Friday after getting caught in a rip current, adding to a deadly week of swimming incidents along the East Coast and in the South.

Sha’Carri Richardson on verge of securing her spot on the U.S. Olympic team

Sha’Carri Richardson, one of the United States’ biggest track and field stars, will look to secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Games with two Olympic qualifying runs on Saturday.

ESPN Offers Stephen A. Smith Crazy New Contract, But He 'Wants McAfee Bucks': Report

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith could be on the verge of a wild payday. A stunning report from Puck News has revealed that “The Worldwide Leader in Sports” is ponying […]
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Never too late: 71-year-old woman makes history as oldest contestant competing in Miss Texas USA

A 71-year-old woman will make history as the oldest contestant competing in the Miss Texas USA pageant.

Developing: Trump Enters Landslide-Victory Territory in Blowout New Rasmussen Poll

The more opponents he faces, the bigger former President Donald Trump’s margin over President Joe Biden becomes. That’s the bottom line of a new Rasmussen Reports poll that says if […]
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China Buying Up Land Near Strategic US Military Bases, 19 American Locations Potentially Compromised

Chinese land purchases near strategic military bases in the United States are causing even more concern about the amount of political and strategic power the country wields in America. In […]
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Developing: Head of LGBT Dems Busted for Graphic Alleged Grooming, Video So Bad We Can't Show It

Video making the rounds of social media appears to show a major Maryland Democrat being confronted over text messages allegedly sent to a 14-year-old that dealt with sex. “We just […]
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Husband of bride killed in alleged DUI crash on wedding night to receive nearly $1M in settlement

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. — The husband of a bride who was killed in a South Carolina beach road collision on her wedding night last year will receive nearly a million dollars in settlement connected to the crash, which a drunk driver allegedly caused.

At least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say

At least 39 people were killed by Israeli strikes across northern Gaza on Saturday, as rescue workers scrambled to find survivors beneath the rubble, according to Palestinian and hospital officials.

Game of Half-Inches: You Decide if This Critical Call in Stanley Cup Finals Was the Right One

Both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final began in early June (the 6th for the NBA, the 8th for the NHL), and both seemed set up to be […]
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Palestinians reel from repeated strikes on 'humanitarian zones'

The cuts on her feet from a strike she survived two weeks earlier had yet to heal, Asma Al-Sarafendi said, before more shrapnel embedded itself into the flesh of her leg during a strike this week on a designated humanitarian zone in southern Gaza.

Fox News Steps Up to Make Sure You Won't Have to Turn on CNN to Watch the Upcoming Debate

Fox News Media announced on Thursday that its flagship news network will provide comprehensive coverage of the upcoming CNN presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump […]
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Mother of a 10-month-old girl among victims killed in Arkansas grocery store shooting

A 23-year-old nurse and mother to a 10-month-old girl is among the three people killed in a shooting Friday at an Arkansas grocery store.

Heat wave continues in the East and Midwest, expands to the West

Temperatures are continuing to sizzle across many regions in the U.S. this weekend as an air quality health advisory has been issued for New York City and surrounding areas.

Busiest transit hub in U.S. rocked by delays as infrastructure breakdowns hit during heat wave

Extreme heat adds to commuter agony as Amtrak and New Jersey Transit deal with strained infrastructure, malfunctions and mechanical problems.

An Israeli found dead after being shot in the West Bank as deadly strikes hit northern Gaza

An Israeli was shot dead in a Palestinian town in the northern West Bank Saturday morning, Israel’s army said, while deadly strikes rocked northern Gaza.

Three Men Dead After Swimming Under Red Flag Warning at US Beach

Three Alabama men have died from likely drowning after becoming distressed while swimming at a Florida Panhandle beach, authorities said Saturday morning. The young men had traveled to the Panama […]
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Sirens Blare at 2 AM, Helicopter Scrambled to Save Small Town

Floodwaters forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief Saturday from yet another […]
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A Zyn shortage is busting users' buzz as company halts online sales

The fastest-growing nicotine product in the U.S. has been increasingly hard to come by — and some customers aren’t happy.

US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic CEO said Friday the federation would be supplying AC units for what is typically the largest contingent of athletes at the Summer Games.

Rescue turns into recovery effort for two teenagers missing in New York City beach

Two teenagers went missing in the water on Friday just a few minutes after lifeguards at a busy New York City beach went off duty.

Teenager stuns China after beating A.I. in math contest

HONG KONG — A teenager in China performed so well in a math contest, she defeated A.I. — as well as students from prestigious universities including MIT, Stanford, and Princeton.

Taylor Swift poses for selfie with Prince William and Travis Kelce after first night of London 'Eras Tour'

Taylor Swift kicked off the London leg of her "Eras Tour" Friday in the most British way possible — with a Royal selfie.

Nightmare Situation as Tesla Dies in Heatwave, Trapping Toddler Inside

When the battery on a Tesla dies, the interior can be little more than a giant oven for someone trapped inside, as an Arizona woman learned. Renee Sanchez recently learned […]
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US Marine Veteran Imprisoned in Russia Warns That If Biden Doesn't Do Something, Moscow Will 'Keep Grabbing People'

An imprisoned American in Russia urged the Biden administration to take “decisive action” to free him, CNN reported Saturday. Paul Whelan, a former American Marine, was arrested in Russia in […]
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Police Issue Statement After 'Mysterious Monolith' Is Discovered Outside Las Vegas

Something odd was found last weekend in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas. “MYSTERIOUS MONOLITH!” Las Vegas Metropolitan Police posted on X. “We see a lot of […]
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Trump Endorses Posting Ten Commandments in Classrooms

Former President Donald Trump offered his support Thursday for a new Louisiana law that mandates placing the Ten Commandments in public schools classrooms. GOP Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a […]
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Skid Row Homeless Being Moved Into New $600K Per Unit Tower, More Currently in Development

California has a novel plan to deal with its ongoing homeless problem that’s been plaguing the state for years: Just give those people luxurious housing. KTLA reports that Wednesday was […]
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Watch: Disney Exec. Admits Company Openly Discriminates Against White Males in 'Spoken' Agreement

Undercover investigator James O’Keefe has taken on some big targets in his time, but a video that went live on social media this week sheds a new light on one […]
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