Crystal Magnum Charged With Arson And Attempted Murder

Durham, NC - Do you remember Crystal Magnum? Let me refresh your memory. Back in 2006, Crystal claimed she was sexually assaulted by three members of the Duke lacrosse team. The three men were were indicted on rape charges based on her allegations, but were later exonerated after the case was dismissed due to a lack of evidence. Crystal, a former stripper, then went on to author a book titled “Last Dance for Grace: The Crystal Magnum Story.” Well here she is making headlines again – this time for attempted murder and an ass-load of other charges. According to authorities, Crystal and her boyfriend, 33-year-old Milton Walker, were having a bit of a disagreement. In a rage, Crystal allegedly scratched, punched, and hurled miscellaneous objects at him before threatening to stab him. She then collected some of his belongings, dumped them in the tub, and set fire to ‘em. All of these actions were carried out in front of three young children, ages 3, 9, and 10. Because of the fit she pitched, she’s been booked on one count of attempted first-degree murder, five counts of arson, assault and battery, communicating threats, three counts of misdemeanor child abuse, injury to personal property, and resisting a police officer. Because she gave officers a false name, “Marella Mangum,” she is also being charged with identity theft. She is being held without bond and ordered to have no contact with Walker. He was not charged in the incident.

Aaron Burke’s Stepdaughter Made A Loud Splash

Maiden, North Carolina Aaron Burke’s wife left her home Monday evening to help a friend move some furniture when she realized she had forgotten her driver’s license at home. Upon her return an hour later, she walked into the house and into her bedroom closet to retrieve her purse when she noticed a light on in the adjacent room, her daughter’s clothes on the floor, and splashing sounds coming from the bathroom. Sounds fun, right? It wasn’t quite the playful bath time one might expect to find. She allegedly walked in on her disabled husband holding her 23-month-old daughter under water while she was struggling against his grip. [Read more...]