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Years after being victimized, a child reports being exploited 22,000 times

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The aftershock of a child porn case is sending traumatic ripples into the lives of young victims.A 33-year-old suspect Christopher D. Cotton revealed continued trauma for child victims. One child said she was exploited online at least 22,000 times.A federal judge gave Cotton a 10-year prison sentence for possessing thousands of images and videos of child porn. The court record indicates the crimes will stay with the victims forever.“It’s not teenagers; it’s very young children, and in the course of their abuse, they’re very often subjected to very violent treatment," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Jillian Anderson.The Cotton case includes allegations that one child porn victim was an infant who sometimes appeared unconscious. Another victim said that he was abused from ages 6 to 12 and that it was documented and shared across the country.He’s now 18 and says the “images continue to be shared.”“There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think, with hatred, about the sic...

Multiple car break-ins at senior apartment complex in Jennings, owners fed up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

JENNINGS, Mo. - It is a case of thieves targeting the most vulnerable in Jennings by breaking into cars at the same senior apartment building again and again.The victims said it feels like nothing’s being done about it. They’re praying for help after multiple break-ins three times within six weeks at the River Roads Manor apartments.The St. Louis County police reported that nine cars were hit on Monday, July 10. Previously, six cars were hit twelve days earlier and another six cars about four weeks before that.“When I came out and saw all the windows broken, my heart sank, and I’m like, ‘Not again!’” said Natalie Redmond.She’d been a previous victim, but not this last time.“I had to come see for myself because I just couldn’t believe -- it was just two weeks ago!” said Marion Stitts.She’s been a victim all three times and had her catalytic converter stolen at River Roads Manor in an earlier incident. Given her fixed income, she may not be able to pay for another new window.“I’m not ...

Cleanup continues for 2 historic north St. Louis cemeteries after severe storm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Next year marks 175 years since Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum was established, but Tuesday marked 10 days since they have been dealing with severe storm damage. But they are not the only ones.It has nearby residents in north St. Louis upset at what they are seeing and not seeing."I got a couple of people buried over there; I don’t like to see shrubs and grubs on their graves," Dukan Deville, a local resident.The severe storm damaged several monumental memorial grounds in north St. Louis.Deville’s family explained what they have noticed at Bellefontaine Cemetery since then."Stones got destroyed, the fences got taken down," he said.Sherry Smith, president, and CEO of the historical burial grounds, described the moments one of her workers heard a colossal tree topple over."A loud squishing sucking sound of the tree's roots coming up and taking part of the road with it," Smith said.Residents recalled when 70-mile-per-hour winds hit the area of the site. Illinois man...

Behind the scenes of Prime Day 2023 at Amazon's Fenton warehouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - Before the sun came up Tuesday, work was already underway at Amazon’s Fenton delivery station. From conveyor belts to carts, colors and QR codes every package finds its proper place.Tuesday marked the start of this year's Amazon Prime Day event, which offers executive deals for Amazon Prime members for 48 hours through Wednesday. “We prepare about four weeks out," said Andrew Prewett, Senior Station Manager at Amazon’s Fenton warehouse. “Unique to Amazon, we actually stow our packages to bags. We want to combine multiple orders within a bag. It makes it easier to transfer multiple packages to a cart and to load into the van.” St. Louis County man sentenced on child porn charges The 142,000-square foot Fenton facility is roughly the size of two and a half football fields. It serves customers within a 1,700-square mile radius. During a normal week, the Fenton delivery station processes 285,000 customer orders. But during Prime week, that number jumps to 370,000 orders...

Elias Diaz becomes first All-Star Game MVP in Rockies history with pinch-hit two-run homer, lifting National League to 3-2 win over American League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

It’s another lost summer for the Rockies, but Elias Diaz didn’t get that message, or he’s just ignoring it altogether.Colorado’s shiniest silver lining amid the potential of a 100-loss season made club history on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park, becoming the first Rockies player to earn All-Star Game MVP by blasting a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth inning.Diaz’s dinger off Orioles right-hander Félix Bautista gave the National League a 3-2 lead and propelled the Senior Circuit to its first win over the American League since 2012, snapping a nine-game win streak for the AL in the exhibition. Diaz sent Bautista’s 2-2 hanging splitter 360 feet into the left field seats in Seattle.“That was absolutely electric!” Ryan McMahon told The Denver Post. “I know myself and a bunch of my teammates were all screaming at the TV in excitement. It was so cool to see that homer.”The 32-year-old Venezuelan, making his All-Star debut as the fi...

WATCH: Rockies’ Elias Diaz hits two-run home run at MLB All-Star Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

Elias Díaz just flipped this #AllStarGame on its head! pic.twitter.com/a676EZsZ53— MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2023Elias Diaz isn’t going to forget his first trip to the All-Star Game any time soon.The Rockies catcher smashed a two-run, 360-foot home run in the top of the eighth inning Tuesday to give the National League a 3-2 lead in the midsummer classic.Facing a 2-2 count against Orioles closer Felix Bautista, Diaz connected on a shot that sailed just past the left-field fence, driving in Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos.Soak it all in, Elias! pic.twitter.com/zKeVpbESOy— MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2023Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies add six more college pitchers on final day of MLB Draft, plus seven locals are selected Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ All-Star catcher Elias Diaz: “The Crazy Man” with a big smile Colorado Rockies | Saunders vs. Newman: Will Rockies lose 100 games this season? Does it matter?...

Riverside County man arrested, charged with sexual assault of a minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

A 35-year-old Lake Elsinore man has been arrested and is facing felony charges for sexual assault of a minor, authorities announced on Tuesday.  Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call reporting the assault in June. The Lake Elsinore Investigation Bureau was notified shortly thereafter and assumed the case.  During their investigation, authorities identified Martin Ancamil as the suspect, according to RCSD news release. The 35-year-old was located and arrested without incident on July 10 by Lake Elsinore Station’s Special Enforcement Team.  Martin Ancamil, 35, of Lake Elsinore was charged with multiple felony counts of sexual assault of a minor on July 10, 2023. (RCSD)Ancamil was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center and charged with multiple felony sexual assault charges against a minor.  The investigation into the incident is ongoing, officials said, and urged anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Sanchez of th...

2 men sentenced for deadly crime spree in Ventura County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

Two men were sentenced to prison Tuesday for the murder of two victims during a 2017 robbery crime spree in Oxnard.The suspects were identified as Joel Randy Montijo, 27, from Cerritos and Joseph Martinez, 25, from Port Hueneme by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.Montijo faces 35 years to life in state prison on one count of second-degree murder and four counts of second-degree robbery.Martinez was sentenced to 20 years and 8 months in prison on two counts of voluntary manslaughter, four counts of second-degree robbery, and one count of attempted second-degree robbery.The two men along with a third suspect, David Diaz-Flores, 25, were found responsible for the shooting deaths of Aaron Austin and Eduardo Viveros.Diaz-Flores was previously sentenced to life without parole in March 2023 for his involvement in the deadly crime spree, authorities said.David Flores pictured in an undated mugshot. (Ventura Co. District Attorney's Office)From left - Joel Randy Montijo and Josep...

SF Giants’ Camilo Doval gets the win as NL beats AL in All-Star Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval usually gets the save in his appearances.But in his first appearance in the All-Star Game, the fireballing right-hander got the win.Doval pitched a scoreless seventh inning before Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the National League a 3-2 win over the American League in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in Seattle.It’s the first NL victory in the All-Star Game since 2012 — which, coincidentally, also saw a Giants pitcher get the win. That year, Matt Cain took the mound as the starter with the NL already up 5-0 and threw two scoreless innings to pick up the victory.In his one inning, Doval got Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker to fly out, struck out Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, gave up a double to Guardians infielder Jose Ramirez and got Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman to line out to right field.All three of the Bay Area’s all stars did well in their appearances. Alex Cobb w...

Lanes closed on Hwy 101 due to police activity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Several lanes were shut down on Highway 101 Tuesday night due to police activity, California Highway Patrol's live camera showed. CHP told KRON4 they were assisting the San Francisco Police Department near the Highway 101/I-80 split. SFPD was in pursuit of a vehicle.This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.