David Wetzel
ReporterDavid Wetzel is a journalist of nearly 20 years. He has garnered awards for sports, feature and business writing in addition to multiple headline-writing awards in South Carolina. Wetzel first ventured into newspapers when he was 19 years old and has served in roles as copy editor, desk chief, sports editor and night editor. His most recent role locally was as a breaking news editor. David is a huge Oklahoma City Thunder fan and NBA 2K enthusiast.
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Iowa Teens Brutally Murdered Thier Spanish Teacher Because Of Poor Grades, Prosecutors Say
Two Iowa teenagers who are accused of killing their high school Spanish teacher allegedly committed the crime over poor grade, prosecutors say.
Pregnant Woman And Her Boyfriend Were In An Alleged Violent Relationship. It Ended When She Fatally Stabbed Him, Prosecutors Say
A pregnant woman in Illinois is accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend hours after having a baby shower. Their relationship was reportedly violent.
Police Say Michigan Referee Charged With Sexual Assault Of Minor May Have More Victims
A longtime Michigan referee who has officiated youth sports all the way up to college has been charged with sexual assault of a minor, police say.
'Healer' Who Decapitated Her Friend And Dumped Her Body Sentenced To Prison. Here's For How Long.
An England woman who decapitated her friend and dumped her body will spend at least 34 years in prison. She was sentenced on live television.
Alabama Man Accused Of Stabbing Woman More Than 100 Times When She Refused To Have Sex
An Alabama man stabbed a woman more than 100 times and decapitated her because she wouldn't have sex with him on his birthday, according to police.
Man Wearing Clown Mask Accused Of Sexually Assaulting One Woman, Robbing Another: Police
A man wearing a white clown mask is accused of sexually assaulting one woman and robbing another within minutes of each other, according to police.
Amusement Nightmare: Six Patrons, One Employee Injured As Ride Derails At Missouri Park
Six patrons and one employee were injured when a train ride derailed at Silver Dollar City amusement park in Missouri. All were taken to the hospital.
California Man Accused Of Attempting To Drown His 2-year-Old Daughter Arrested: Police
A California man who is accused of attempting to drown his daughter at a campground has been arrested. Camp members rescued the girl before she drowned.
Pennsylvania Man Viciously Abused Daughter, Left Her In Hole In Yard Overnight: Police
A Pennsylvania man is accused of physically abusing his daughter and leaving her in a hole in their yard overnight when he believed that she was lying.
Groom Walks Out Wedding Only To Be Gunned Down Seconds After Getting Married, Reports Say
A man was gunned down by an unidentified person just after getting married in Mexico. Authorities believe the bullets may have been intended for someone else.
Kentucky Man 'Unprovoked' In Slitting Throats Of Two Strangers At Nightclub: Police
A Kentucky man was arrested after he was caught on surveillance video slitting two strangers' throats at a Louisville nightclub. He said he was coming off a high.
Man Accused Of Violent NYC Subway Attack Is Career Criminal Who Was Allowed To Stay On The Streets
A man who has been arrested in connection to a violent subway attack in New York City is a career criminal with a long rap sheet, according to police.
Man Kidnapped, Tortured While Trying To Meet Up With Woman In Money-For-Sex Deal: Police
A man who thought he was meeting up with a woman in a sex-for-money deal was kidnapped and tortured by three suspects who took his money and truck.
Steve Bannon Says Fauci And His Family Will 'Suffer' After Republicans 'Destroy' Democrats In Midterms
Former Trump Administration advisor Steve Bannon said Dr. Anthony Fauci and his family will suffer when the Republicans "destroy" the Democrats in the midterms.
Child Found Locked In Dog Kennel In North Carolina, Three Suspects Who Kept Them There Arrested
Three people were arrested after a child was found locked in a dog kennel in North Carolina. Police rescued the child before searching the home.
Dallas Man Was Upset About Losing A Basketball Game To A Woman. Then He Killed Her, Police Say.
A Dallas man who lost a pickup basketball game while playing against a woman killed her afterward, police say. They trash talked throughout the game.
Houston Police Searching For 2-Year-Old Whose Father Is Accused Of Killing Her Mother
The Houston Police Department is searching for a 2-year-old whose father is accused of killing her mother. She was last seen at his apartment Oct. 16.
California Parents In Dismay As Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Their 8-Year-Old Hasn't Been Arrested
A California couple is in dismay after they say their son was assaulted by a man who has not been arrested. They say he thought the boy was bullying his niece.
Justice? Texas Man Who Beat Pregnant Woman And Killed Her Baby Avoids Jail Time
A Texas man who accepted a plea deal after being charged with beating his pregnant girlfriend to the point that her unborn baby died is avoiding jail time.
Twins Escape Home Where They Were Forced To Drink Their Urine, Live Among Feces: Report
A pair of 16-year-old twins who were forced to drink their own urine and live among feces escaped their Texas home, and the parents were arrested.
Michigan Man Accused Of Trying To Get Fellow Inmate To Kill His Ex-Girlfriend: Police
A Michigan man who police say tried to offer mail money to another inmate for killing his ex-girlfriend is facing new charges. He is back in jail.
Woman Shot And Killed During Washington Road-Rage Incident, Suspects Still On The Road
A 24-year-old woman was gunned down during a road-rage incident in Washington state. The suspects got away, and not arrests have been made int he case.
Father Guns Down 5-Year-Old Child's Mother While The Group Was In The Car Together, Police Say
A Florida man fatally shot a child's mother in front of her following an argument, according to police. The man is facing a first-degree murder charge.
China's Plans To Annex Taiwan On 'Much Faster Timeline' Than Previously Believed, U.S. Leaders Admit
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently said China's plans to annex Taiwan are on a "much faster timeline" than previously thought.
Rapper Featured In 'SuperFly' Sentenced To 50 To Life In Prison For Sexual Assaults On Women, Girls
Actor and rapper Kaaian Walker has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting women and girls. He was featured in "SuperFly."
Alabama Doctor Tried To Sex Traffic His Teenage Patient, Police Said
An Alabama doctor accused of offering his teen patient money for sex has been arrested. The man is charged with sex trafficking of a minor in the state.
Dad Killed Two Days After Son Was Gunned Down At Same Houston Home: Police
A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Houston. The man was killed there two days after his son was fatally shot at the residence.
Indiana Teacher Detained After Allegedly Telling Fifth-Grader She Had A 'Kill List' That Included Students
An Indiana teacher has been detained by police after allegedly making a "kill list" that included teachers and students. Police are investigating.
Babysitter Who Fractured Child's Skull, Killing Him, After He Peed On Himself Takes Plea Deal
A Las Vegas babysitter who is accused of fracturing a child's skull, killing him, has agreed to a plea deal that will lead to a sentence of life in prison.
Florida Bodybuilder Killed His Ex-Wife And Burned Her Body In An Oil Drum In The Backyard, Cops Say
A Floriday bodybuilder is accused of killing his ex-wife and burning her body inside an oil drum in his backyard. He faces life in prison or the death penalty.
Grandparents, Not The Mother, Have Legal Custody Of Missing Georgia 10-Month-Old, As Police Start Criminal Investigation
The grandparents of a 10-month-old who is missing in Georgia have legal custody of him. The child went missing while under supervision of his mother.
Girl Who Vanished From Colorado High School Football Game Found, Might Have Been Eluding Police
A Colorado teenager who went missing after a high school football game has been located. Police say she might have been purposely eluding them.
'Witches' Coerced Deranged Man To Throw Dog Over Bridge In South Carolina, Police
A man in South Carolina threw a dog over a bridge and into water twice because "witches" told him to do it, police say. He is charged with animal cruelty.
Ohio Man Dies After Attempting Handstand On Balcony In Myrtle Beach During Hurricane Ian
An Ohio man died during Hurricane Ian while trying to do a handstand on a balcony in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The death took place on Sept. 30.
Texas Man Choked, Shook Newborns In 'Odd And Unreasonable' Act At Hospital: Police
A Texas man accused of shaking and choking newborns at a hospital has been arrested. Nurses said the man was acting "odd and unreasonable," police say.
Man Guns Down Michigan Hotel Clerk Over Bill, Barricades Himself: Police
A man gunned down a hotel clerk at a Michigan hotel before barricading himself. The shooting happened when there was a dispute about a bill, police say.
North Carolina Father Of Two Dies After GPS Led Him To Bridge That Washed Away Years Ago
A North Carolina father of two died after his GPS led him to a bridge that washed away in 2013. There was no barricade blocking the cliff from the water.
Texas College Soccer Coach Suspending Over Students' Allegations Of Kissing And Asking Them For Bail: Report
The college soccer coach at the University of Texas Permian has been suspended after a group of students made some serious claims against her in a letter.
University Of Arizona Professor Gunned Down Inside Building On Campus, Ex-Student Charged
A University of Arizona professor was fatally shot inside a building on campus on Oct. 5, according to police. The suspect is a former student.
Man Accused Of Kissing 5-Year-Old Girl On Mouth During Cruise, Now He Faces Time In Prison
A Kentucky man who is accused of kissing a 5-year-old girl on the mouth while aboard a cruise ship was arrested. He refused to talk to cops without an attorney.
Fauci Finally Admits His Messaging On COVID Could Have Been Better: 'Nobody's Perfect'
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Chief Whtie House medical adviser, said he could have been better about his messaging during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Connecticut Man Accused Of Severely BEATING Cat, Pouring Bleach On It
A Connecticut man who previously ran for office in the state severely beat a cat and poured bleach on it, according to police. He is charged with animal abuse.
Los Angeles Wig Shop Owner FATALLY STABBED While Chasing Teenage Robbers
A downtown Los Angeles wig shop owner was fatally stabbed by two minors as he chased them while they attempted to rob the store. He died on scene.
Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes Has Prison Sentencing Delayed After Star Witness Raises Eyebrows
The sentencing for former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been delayed as a judge looks into a star witness' testimony. She's facing decades in prison.
Father Of Student GUNNED DOWN While In Town For Marist College Event
A father of a Marist College student was fatally shot at a hotel he was staying at during what police believe was a gang-related shootout there.
BYU Fans Accused Of Making Racial Slurs AGAIN After Players Knelt During National Anthem
A visiting team has accused BYU fans of making racial slurs after they knelt during the national anthem. Similar claims were made last month.
Two Migrants Shot And Killed In Texas, Two Arrested Including Jail Warden
Two men who police in Texas say shot two immigrants, killing one, have been arrested. The area where the incident took place is near the Mexico border.
Louisiana Pediatric Cardiologist Fired After Being Charged With Child Pornography Possession
A Louisiana Pediatric Cardiologist who police say was in possession of a lot of child pornography has been arrested. He was also fired from his job.
Arizona Police Officers Fatally Shoot Robbery Suspect Who Pointed Gun At K9
Police in Tuscon, Arizona fatally shot a robbery suspect who was seen on bodycam pointing a gun at a police K9. Several departments are reviewing the footage.
Chad Daybell's Lawyer Asks For Delay In Trial, Severing From 'Doomsday Mom' Case
Chad Daybell, husband of "Doomsday Mom" Loris Vallow Daybell, is asking for a delay in his murder trial. He also wants his separated from Vallow Daybell's.
