Race Against Time: 18-Year-Old Violet Missing in Denver with Life-Threatening Condition

Denver, Colo. — The clock is ticking for Violet, an 18-year-old whose disappearance from Denver isn’t being treated as a typical missing persons case — it’s being handled as a medical emergency. She suffers from severe anorexia nervosa and dangerous cardiac complications, meaning every hour she is unaccounted for makes her survival that much more precarious.

Violet was last seen at about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, near Denver Union Station. The case is logged with Denver Police under number 25-571462. Authorities are making it clear: this is not a voluntary absence. Her family says her health is deteriorating fast and that without immediate medical intervention, her heart could fail without warning.

Her mother captured the urgency of the situation in heartfelt words: “This isn’t just a missing person case — it’s a fight to save my daughter’s life.” She pleads with anyone who might know Violet’s whereabouts to come forward, stressing that time is of the essence.

Here’s what is known about Violet’s appearance and situation:

Name: Violet

Age: 18

Last seen: Sunday, October 19, ~7:30 p.m.

Where: Near Denver Union Station

Height: 5′1″

Weight: Estimated at 100 lbs or less

Hair: Long, brown, wavy (down to waist)

Eyes: Bluish-hazel

Clothing at time missing: All black outfit with pink lettering, light pink North Face hat, pink running shoes

Possessions: Khaki backpack with pink key rings

Alongside Violet, another person of interest—Isaiah, age 19—may be traveling with her. He is described as:

Race/Gender: White male

Hair: Curly blonde

Clothing: Black hoodie, black sweatpants, gray sweater underneath

Possessions: Green backpack

Officials believe they may be attempting to reach California, possibly by hitchhiking or train. Complicating matters further, both Violet and Isaiah are reported to have discarded or deactivated their cell phones, making electronic tracking extremely difficult.

Violet is officially classified as “MISSING AND ENDANGERED”, and law enforcement strongly emphasizes that her life is in immediate danger. Because of the serious medical risks involved, investigators are handling the case with the highest urgency rather than under standard missing-person protocol.

Authorities are urging the public to stay alert. Should you spot Violet or Isaiah, do not attempt to approach them. Instead, contact 911 immediately, provide any identifying details, and let professionals handle the situation.

Every hour that passes without clarity lessens the odds. Violet isn’t just another missing case — she is someone’s daughter, friend, and a young woman who still deserves a chance to be safe again. The hope now rests partly on the eyes of people who might, just by chance, see her or Isaiah and act. Please share every detail, every lead — someone

 out there may be the one to bring Violet home.

Tragic End to Two-Year Battle: Elgin Teacher Dies After Drinking Poisoned Margarita

ELGIN, Okla. — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has now officially opened a formal probe into the death of Holly Hill, a 30-year-old teacher, wife, and mother from Elgin, whose life was devastated after ingesting what investigators believe was a poisoned margarita back in 2023. The case resurfaced in tragic fashion when Hill passed away Thursday, prompting renewed questions, grief, and calls for justice.

Hill’s family says her ordeal began on Valentine’s Day of 2023. She had gone to Hacienda Las Margaritas Bar & Grill in Elgin, enjoying dinner with loved ones. During the evening, she ordered a second margarita — one that, unbeknownst to her, allegedly contained not cocktail ingredients but a highly caustic industrial cleaning chemical. Within moments, she cried out that “her mouth was on fire,” rushed to the restroom, and began vomiting and rinsing her mouth with water — signs, her mother Kelly Hunter recounts, that something was deeply wrong.

What followed over the next two years was a harrowing medical journey. The caustic ingestion inflicted severe internal burns on Hill’s esophagus and digestive tract. Doctors performed over 60 procedures, including repeated esophageal dilations and surgeries, in desperate attempts to repair the damage. Always determined, Holly continued teaching at Elgin Public Schools through much of her decline — beloved by colleagues and students alike for her devotion and spirit.

Just days before her death, Hill’s family believed they were finally seeing green shoots of recovery. On October 17, doctors reportedly informed them that her esophagus was showing healing signs. But suddenly, her condition collapsed. As the medical team prepared her transfer to another facility, she went into cardiac arrest, and they were unable to revive her. “They lost her pulse as they were trying to get her ready to transport,” Hunter said.

Earlier this year, Hill’s family had filed a civil lawsuit against Hacienda Las Margaritas. That case, according to their attorney, was quietly settled under nondisclosure terms. Now, with Holly gone, the family is demanding public accountability, hoping people will stop supporting the restaurant and push for answers. “They took my daughter’s life,” Hunter says. “This fight might have dragged on—but they are the cause.”

To date, the restaurant has not issued a new statement following Hill’s passing. In a social media post from 2023, management claimed they “never walked away from responsibility” and pledged to support the family through the insurance process. Local officials confirm that Elgin Police requested OSBI assistance after Hill’s death — OSBI is now reviewing all evidence tied to both the original 2023 incident and the recent sudden death.

Elgin Public Schools released a short statement expressing profound sorrow, calling Hill “an Owl through and through” and asking the community to hold her family in their hearts. Holly leaves behind her husband, young child, and a tight-knit community still struggling to reconcile how a night out could turn so trag

ically wrong.

Gunfire Shatters Quiet Afternoon at Austin Central Library, One Hurt, Suspect in Custody

A quiet Saturday afternoon at the Austin Public Library’s downtown hub turned chaotic when gunshots rang out inside the building around noon. The Austin Police Department (APD) says that shortly after 12:00 p.m., they received reports of a shooting at the Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. César Chávez Street. Officers arrived to find one person suffering a gunshot wound and immediately launched a shelter-in-place order in the area. 

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and listed in serious but stable condition, according to APD. Meanwhile, the shooter had already fled the scene. After an extensive search, APD located and arrested the suspect in South Austin at approximately 1:25 p.m. The shelter-in-place order was lifted shortly thereafter. 

APD Assistant Chief Lee Rogers later addressed the media, emphasizing that while the scene was unsettling, this was not an active-shooter incident. He clarified that at this time it appears to involve one suspect and one victim, and no ongoing threat to the public has been identified. 

While APD declined to release the shooter’s name in their update, the description broadcast on social media is of a thin Black man wearing a gray hoodie, green shorts layered over black pants, black shoes, and carrying two black bags. Police thank local tips and their own coordination for the swift arrest. 

Although earlier versions of the story noted the name “Harold Newton Keene” as the suspect and detailed a lengthy criminal history—including assaults, drug possessions, and threats—those claims do not appear in official APD or major news-agency updates and thus remain unconfirmed. What is clear is that APD’s Major Crimes Division has taken over the investigation, and no motive or connection between suspect and victim has yet been publicly established. 

Library staff evacuated patrons safely during the response, and a large emergency presence descended on the area. West César Chávez Street was briefly cordoned off and traffic rerouted during the sweep. Witnesses reported a sudden surge of police lights and people exiting the library in shock. One bystander said: “I was coming back inside and there’s like 50 people kind of coming out through all three doors.” 

As the city takes stock of the day’s events, questions are emerging over building security, public-space safety, and how something like this happens in a place meant for study, community and calm. Mayor Kirk Watson posted on social media his gratitude for first-responders and library staff, reminding Austinites that “public spaces and city-owned facilities should be a safe place for everyone.” 

The investigation continues. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact APD or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS. Conversations are already underway about whether additional security measures—such as screening or better surveillance—are needed at community hubs lik

e the library.

19-Year-Old Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on SR 749, Ohio Township

On the afternoon of Friday, October 24, 2025, tragedy struck along State Route 749 in the scenic hills of Clermont County when a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado veered off the road and struck two utility poles. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Batavia Post, the crash occurred at approximately 3:23 p.m. near milepost 4 in Ohio Township. 

The vehicle was driven eastbound by 75-year-old William Gabriel of Amelia when it left the right side of the roadway. It then collided sequentially with two utility poles before coming to rest off the roadway. Riding with him were 19-year-old Natalie Gilreath of Cincinnati and 21-year-old Trail Shelton of Amelia. 

Emergency crews responded swiftly, aided by the Pierce Township Police Department, Pierce Township Fire & EMS, Ohio Township Fire & EMS, UC AirCare, and Gray’s Towing. The driver Gabriel and Shelton suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Sadly, Gilreath was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators confirmed she was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. It remains unclear whether Gabriel or Shelton were belted. 

While the official cause of the crash remains under investigation, accounts from the scene suggest the pickup may have been carrying a newly adopted puppy whose unexpected movement might have contributed to the driver’s loss of control. A family member of the driver told reporters the puppy jumped into the front seat, distracting the driver just moments before the crash. Whether distraction, speed, roadway conditions, or another factor played a role will be determined by the ongoing investigation.

The wreckage forced the closure of SR 749 between Cooper Road and Jenny Lind Road for hours as troopers processed the scene and utility crews repaired the downed poles. For friends and family in the Cincinnati and Amelia areas, the news brought sudden grief and a stark reminder of how quickly an ordinary afternoon can turn tragic.

In the wake of the crash, officials re-emphasized seat-belt usage and driving attentiveness. The Highway Patrol noted that failing to wear a seat belt dramatically increases the risk of fatality in a crash—and that driver attention must remain firm, especially when passengers or pets are present. The reminder comes now as local detectives continue gathering evidence and statements to piece together exactly how the vehicle left the roadway.

Our thoughts are with the family of Natalie Gilreath and with those recovering. As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the fallout of a moment that changed lives forever on one quiet stretch o

f road.

Uniontown: 21-Year-Old Fatally Shot Outside Local Store

In the quiet parking lot of the Dollar General near the Jones Lounge in Uniontown, Alabama, a young life was cut short on Sunday evening, October 12 2025, when 21-year-old Shermain Cain was found inside his vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. This tragic incident marks the second homicide in this tight-knit community this year. 

According to statements from the Perry County District Attorney’s Office, Cain was shot between approximately 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. near U.S. Highway 80 West, in the area of the lounge and the store. Law-enforcement agencies—specifically the Uniontown Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the 4th Judicial Circuit task force—mobilized quickly in response, launching interviews and evidence collection efforts. 

Initial reports confirm that several individuals have been interviewed in connection with the shooting, though as of the latest updates no formal arrests have been made. Family and friends of Shermain Cain are left reeling, grappling with the shock of losing a beloved member of their community so suddenly. According to his memorial listing, Cain “entered into eternal transition” on October 12 in Uniontown. 

The Uniontown Police Department and partnering investigators are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward, emphasizing that even a seemingly minor detail may help bring clarity to the case. Meanwhile, the community is watching closely, hopeful that justice will be pursued and that answers will arrive for the family struggling with grief. The DA’s office underscored the importance of public cooperation in ongoing investigations. 

While this case remains active, the fact that this is only the second homicide in Uniontown this year highlights the rarity of such tragedies in the area—and deepens the impact on the residents. In the wake of this event, doors are open for tips: the Uniontown Police Department at 334-581-5144 or through the CrimeStoppers tip line at 334-215-7867. 

As the investigation continues, the memory of Shermain Cain looms large in his hometown: a young man whose life ended far too soon, leaving behind questions, grief, and a community searching for resolution. Authorities say updates will be issued as new information becomes avai

lable.

“Beloved Preble Neighbor Loses Life in Late-Night Crash at Route 281 Intersection

It was just past 10:45 p.m. last Friday when a quiet rural road in the town of Preble, New York shattered into tragedy. A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of New York State Route 281 and Preble Road claimed the life of local resident Wallace Grevelding, when the SUV he was driving failed to stop at a posted stop sign and was struck by a pickup truck. 

Grevelding’s SUV, a Ford model, rolled into the intersection, the sheriff’s office said, and was met by the oncoming Ford pickup truck that had been traveling along Route 281. The impact was significant; both vehicles suffered extensive damage, and emergency crews were dispatched from multiple departments including the Preble, Tully and Homer Fire Departments, alongside TLC Emergency Medical Services and the Cortland County Coroner’s Office. 

Despite the swift arrival of first-responders, including a helicopter briefly dispatched before being cancelled, Grevelding was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup truck’s driver was transported to Upstate Medical Center for treatment; however, the sheriff’s office has not released details on that driver’s current condition. 

In the hours following the crash, Route 281 was closed for several hours as investigators, cleanup crews and the New York State Department of Transportation worked to secure the scene. The sheriff’s office stressed that the investigation into the exact cause remains ongoing, with questions around visibility, road conditions, possible driver distraction or impairment yet to be ruled in or out. 

For the community of Preble, the loss hits hard. Wallace Grevelding was remembered as a steady, kind presence, someone neighbors counted on and friends looked up to. His sudden departure has left many in the small town wrestling with shock and grief. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized publicly, but loved ones are gathering, and the memorial plans will be shared in the coming days. (Your original note mentioned “expected to be shared in the coming days.”)

If you witnessed the crash, or have any information that could help the investigators, please reach out to Sergeant Brendan L’Hommedieu of the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 758-5540. 

In the midst of this sorrow, the Preble community is coming together—friends, neighbors, firefighters and others—remembering Wallace, supporting his family, and asking how such a moment on a quiet October night could change so many live

s so quickly.

Friend and Stranger, We’re Watching: Witnesses Urged to Step Up in Statesboro Parking Lot Murder

A quiet early-Saturday turned devastating in the 200 block of Lanier Drive in Statesboro, Georgia, where a 30-year-old man was found dead after gunshots echoed in the parking lot just after 1 a.m. The victim, identified through a portable fingerprint scanner by the Statesboro Police Department (SPD), was later pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Officers were dispatched to the busy commercial strip at 200 Lanier Drive—which houses spots like Cowboy’s Bar and Smoke Crave—at approximately 1:01 a.m. after reports of gunfire in the lot. Upon arrival, they found the victim unresponsive, the scene marked by violence and sudden grief. 

SPD detectives wasted no time—surveying surveillance footage, tapping into Flock vehicle-tag reader databases, and scouring the area for clues that could point to the shooter or the vehicle involved. Although several bystanders were visible in video evidence, none remained when law enforcement arrived. Their silence—and departure—now looms large. 

The community’s silence may be the key hindrance in solving this case. Investigators are especially urging those who were at the scene—or who captured relevant footage or information—to step forward. The plea is direct: your voice, your video, or even your silent observation could shape justice. 

The victim’s identity is withheld at this time, though his next of kin have been notified. The bodies of evidence—physical and digital—are being processed, and the body is set to be transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Coastal Regional Lab for autopsy as the investigation continues. 

Detective Senior Cross of SPD is named as the contact for tips: those with information can reach him at 912-764-9911, or submit anonymously at statesboropd.com. Whether it’s a memory, a face, a car, or a moment — something someone hasn’t shared yet may unlock truth. 

As dawn broke over Statesboro, what was meant to be a regular night out turned into the quiet ache of a community wondering who will speak up. The people who left the scene may now hold the missing pieces. If you were there, speak for someone who c

an’t anymore.