Asa Ellerup, estranged wife of Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann, has spoken out about the tumultuous weeks since his arrest in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann is charged with three counts of murder and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of a fourth woman, and Ellerup has since filed for divorce. Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court will go over evidence and talk with witnesses in the case that has been ongoing since 2010.
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On Sunday, six migrant workers were injured in a hit-and-run incident outside a Walmart in Lincolnton, North Carolina. On Monday, the suspect, 68-year-old Daniel Gonzalez of Hickory, turned himself in and was charged with felony hit-and-run. Local activists have organized a rally to show solidarity with the victims and to demand justice, and the Lincolnton Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. The victims are being treated for their injuries, and the community is hoping for a speedy recovery.
An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, prompting a search and rescue mission by local authorities. Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, had been working for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken. Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets as local authorities searched for the missing woman and child. The search for Dorsainvil and her daughter continues as the organization and local authorities work to bring them home safely.
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On July 23rd, a Black family from Little Rock, Arkansas were held at gunpoint by police in a suburb north of Dallas. The incident was caused by an incorrect license plate identification, and the Frisco Police Department has since apologized and is reviewing their policies and procedures. The body camera footage of the incident has sparked outrage from many, calling for greater accountability and transparency from police departments.
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Police in Memphis, Tennessee responded to a call of a gunman firing outside a Hebrew school on Monday, and were able to track the suspect to a nearby town where they conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, the suspect was shot by an officer and is currently in critical condition. No other injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is continuing her investigation into possible criminal interference in the 2020 election in Georgia. She has warned Fulton County commissioners to "stay alert" over the next month and has received emails with subject lines such as "Fani Willis = Corrupt N*****". Willis has not yet made any charging decisions, but is expected to do so by September 1.