Photo of Romarr Gipson, who, at 7 years old, was the youngest child ever charged with murder in the country. How does a boy go from being accused of murdering a girl to being a multimillionaire and then to being accused of attempted murder? This story starts with the murder of 11-year-old Chicago girl RyanContinueContinue reading “Romarr Gipson, America’s Youngest Accused Murderer: The Full Story”
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14 Wounded, 1 Killed in Washington Park at a Gathering
Injured hand of woman who was shot during a gathering at Washington Park. Her reported boyfriend was also shot but succumbed to his injuries. Photo from WGNTV. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A community is mourning the loss of oneContinueContinue reading “14 Wounded, 1 Killed in Washington Park at a Gathering”
Actress Hayden Panettiere Found Dead in South Carolina Just Months After Release of Controversial Memoir
Photo of actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, from Reuters. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Special Breaking Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, has been confirmed dead about three months after the release of her controversial, revealing memoir. This is what we knowContinueContinue reading “Actress Hayden Panettiere Found Dead in South Carolina Just Months After Release of Controversial Memoir”
Woman Shot to Death Outside Original Maxwell Street Polish Restaurant After Argument
Maxwell Street restaurant in 3800 block of W. Harrison St. where recent murder happened. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Customers of a popular Chicago restaurant are rethinking ordering there after a person was shot to death outside the store. HereContinueContinue reading “Woman Shot to Death Outside Original Maxwell Street Polish Restaurant After Argument”
Two Employees Shot Dead at Elementary School
SUBSCRIBE to TRB13.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Parents of students who attend a a Chicago Public School on the Southwest Side are considering keeping their kids home after two fatal shootings at the school. Here are the details. What Happened According toContinueContinue reading “Two Employees Shot Dead at Elementary School”
Romarr Gipson: America’s Youngest Accused Murderer
Photo of Romarr Gipson, who, at 7 years old, was the youngest child ever charged with murder in the country. Here is a preview of Romarr Gipson: America’s Youngest Accused Murderer, and the story starts with the murder of 11-year-old Chicago girl Ryan Harris. Gipson, 7, along with Elijah Henderson, who was 8 years oldContinueContinue reading “Romarr Gipson: America’s Youngest Accused Murderer”
Man Arrested in Connection with Killing Two Girls
Photo of Anthony Nunnally, accused of murdering two girls just over a year apart. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Chicago man has been arrested for the murder of two young women, and the arrest brings some closure to theContinueContinue reading “Man Arrested in Connection with Killing Two Girls”
Kidnapped Man Stabbed in Head with Screwdriver Leaps from Carjacked Vehicle
Photo of man who faced a brutal carjacking, kidnapping and stabbing. Photo from ClickOnDetroit.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Detroit Special People are second-guessing how they occupy their vehicles, following the violent carjacking, stabbing and kidnapping of a driver. HereContinueContinue reading “Kidnapped Man Stabbed in Head with Screwdriver Leaps from Carjacked Vehicle”
Body of Missing Man Found in Forest Preserve River
Photo of search for Julian Newman, 30, who went missing Thursday, July 30, of this year. Photo from Courant.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The body of another missing man was found in a forest preserve. The recovery has causedContinueContinue reading “Body of Missing Man Found in Forest Preserve River”
Yummy Sandifer: The Breaking
Photo of Yummy Robert Sandifer. I asked you if Yummy Sandifer was truly a killer. Here’s why some people say he was. But why others disagree as well. This is Yummy Sandifer: Part Two, The Breaking. In this part, violence erupts, and multiple lives are changed forever. This is going out only to subscribers. LetContinueContinue reading “Yummy Sandifer: The Breaking”
Man Charged with Kidnapping and Murder After Wrong Way Dan Ryan Crash
Dan Ryan wrong way crash that killed one. Photo from Chicago Sun Times. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have officially charged a man with murder, after the deadly wrong way crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. The details justContinueContinue reading “Man Charged with Kidnapping and Murder After Wrong Way Dan Ryan Crash”
Decomposing Body Found in Woods: Listen to or Read Article About Anthony Richert
Photo of Anthony Richert, missing man whose remains have been identified as those found in the Busse Woods North forest by police. Photo from the Daily Herald. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. As police find more bodies in alleyway trashContinueContinue reading “Decomposing Body Found in Woods: Listen to or Read Article About Anthony Richert”
Yummy Sandifer: The Making
Another Body Found in Chicago Trash Can: Listen to or Read Article
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Another body, or parts of it, has been found in a Southside garbage can, raising concerns throughout the community near 68th and Prairie. Not many details have been shared by the police, so this isContinueContinue reading “Another Body Found in Chicago Trash Can: Listen to or Read Article”
Video Shows Deadly Crash That Killed 4 Teens Allegedly Fleeing Police
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Warning: The below video is graphic, and viewer discretion is advised. On Sunday, July 25, police allegedly received a call that someone in a pickup truck had aimed a pistol out of a window atContinueContinue reading “Video Shows Deadly Crash That Killed 4 Teens Allegedly Fleeing Police”
Catch Up on the Top 5 Trending News Stories Before Monday
University of Chicago crime scene investigation. Screenshot from the New York Post. Listen to or read The Top 5 Trending News Stories in Chicago. They’re what your coworkers will be talking about, especially concerning the two people found dead in a car on the campus of the University of Chicago. These were written and producedContinueContinue reading “Catch Up on the Top 5 Trending News Stories Before Monday”
Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing A man and woman were found dead on the campus of University of Chicago. As the community searches for answers, the lack of details is causing more questions. Here is what we doContinueContinue reading “Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus”
Brother of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Trash Can Arrested in Connection with Shooting of State Senator’s Cousin
Photo of Javan Weatherspoon, brother of Zenobia Weatherspoon, the nursing student who was tragically found dead in an alley. Photo from ABC7. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The brother of a Chicago woman who was found dead in a garbageContinueContinue reading “Brother of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Trash Can Arrested in Connection with Shooting of State Senator’s Cousin”
SWAT Officer Shot During Domestic Hostage Situation in Chicago
Screenshot of ABC7 SWAT officer shooting report. Watch the video below. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Chicago Police Department officer was shot after responding to what appears to be a domestic dispute. Here are the wild details. What HappenedContinueContinue reading “SWAT Officer Shot During Domestic Hostage Situation in Chicago”
Warning: Graphic Video of YouTuber Luis Antonio Johnson Being Shot and Shooting Someone
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The below video is graphic, and viewer discretion is advised. What Happened In the video below, a man named Kristopher Juniel films a retreating man named Luis Antonio Johnson while screaming a racial slur. ThisContinueContinue reading “Warning: Graphic Video of YouTuber Luis Antonio Johnson Being Shot and Shooting Someone”
Man Charged After Autistic Daughter is Shot
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A man has been taken into custody after his autistic daughter was shot. The details are hard to read. Listen to a summary of this story as you work, commute or multitask. Listen to aContinueContinue reading “Man Charged After Autistic Daughter is Shot”
Here’s the Problem with Children’s Books and the Solution
Working cover of upcoming children’s book Erika Tames a Dragon. It’s the best kids’ book of this generation. Erika is a 10-year-old girl without fear from the Southside of Chicago, and her character was inspired by what I couldn’t find for my own 8-year-old daughter. The Problem With Children’s Books What I wanted was aContinueContinue reading “Here’s the Problem with Children’s Books and the Solution”
Body of Nursing Student Found in Garbage Can in Chicago Community
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The badly decomposed body of a woman found in a garbage can has caused outrage across Chicago. The details are sickening. Listen to a summary of this case while you work, commute or multitask. ListenContinueContinue reading “Body of Nursing Student Found in Garbage Can in Chicago Community”
One-Click Audio Corner
Here is your One Click Audio Corner, where you can listen to the True Crime Audio Summaries without clicking multiple links. So, turn on your speakers or headphones and listen while you multitask or commute. These are fully produced by the Editor. Also, you won’t find a link to this page on the main tabContinueContinue reading “One-Click Audio Corner”
Growth Report
The growth of TheReedersBlock (stylized) has been huge, skyrocketing after a Facebook ban. 2025 compared to 2024 engagement was up over 9,000 percent, and this was with the June 2024 Facebook ban. This year, engagement is up over 120 percent compared to last year. So, what did I do? This chart shows our growth overContinueContinue reading “Growth Report”
Police Chief Arrested for Stealing and Pawning Suspect’s Gun
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A police chief has been arrested after illegally stealing a gun and pawning it. The bizarre story has people scratching their heads, and the circumstances are unbelievable. Listen to a short summary of this case,ContinueContinue reading “Police Chief Arrested for Stealing and Pawning Suspect’s Gun”
Your Sunday Newsfeed Takeover: Top Trending News Stories You Need to Know About
Here are some of the top recent news stories you need to know about. This is your newsfeed takeover. So, listen to the audios or read the articles to get caught up. From Hyde Park in Chicago to Michigan City, Indiana, this is what’s happening around you. And, as always, this is all human-written work.ContinueContinue reading “Your Sunday Newsfeed Takeover: Top Trending News Stories You Need to Know About”
Man Accused of Killing Officer, Wounding Another, While In Custody Appears in Court
Photo of armed robbery and murder suspect Alphanso Talley from the CPD. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Full Story A man accused of killing an officer while in custody at a hospital and wounding another is set to appear in court today, Wednesday, MayContinueContinue reading “Man Accused of Killing Officer, Wounding Another, While In Custody Appears in Court”