Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

Florida Set to Execute Kayle Bates for 1982 Murder of Insurance Worker

Florida Set to Execute Kayle Bates for 1982 Murder of Insurance Worker

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Kayle Bates, 67, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison near Starke, under ...

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El Paso Police Body Camera Shows Fatal Struggle Leading to Death of Man on I-10

El Paso Police Body Camera Shows Fatal Struggle Leading to Death of Man on I-10

El Paso, TX — A newly released body camera video from the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) captures a disturbing struggle that escalated, ultimately ...

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Maine Police Officer Agrees to Voluntary Departure After ICE Arrest

Maine Police Officer Agrees to Voluntary Departure After ICE Arrest

Old Orchard Beach, ME — Jon Luke Evans, a reserve officer with the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, has agreed to leave the country ...

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14-Year-Old Boy Killed, Teenage Girl Injured in Overnight Kansas City Shooting

14-Year-Old Boy Killed, Teenage Girl Injured in Overnight Kansas City Shooting

Kansas City, MO — A tragic overnight shooting in Kansas City has left a 14-year-old boy dead and a teenage girl injured, prompting an ...

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14-Year-Old Boy Killed, Girl Injured in Kansas City Parking Lot Shooting

14-Year-Old Boy Killed, Girl Injured in Kansas City Parking Lot Shooting

Kansas City, MO — A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot and a girl under 16 was injured early Sunday in a parking lot shooting ...

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Wayne Henley Speaks Out Decades After Assisting “Candy Man” Serial Killer in Houston

Wayne Henley Speaks Out Decades After Assisting “Candy Man” Serial Killer in Houston

Houston, TX — Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., now 69, is breaking decades of silence about his involvement in one of Texas’ most notorious serial ...

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Louisiana Man Arrested After Hijacking Construction Crane, Causing Multiple Crashes on I-10

Louisiana Man Arrested After Hijacking Construction Crane, Causing Multiple Crashes on I-10

Vinton, LA — A 37-year-old Louisiana man has been arrested after allegedly hijacking a construction crane on Interstate 10, causing multiple vehicle crashes and ...

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32 Riders Rescued After Ride Malfunction at Six Flags America in Bowie

32 Riders Rescued After Ride Malfunction at Six Flags America in Bowie

Bowie, MD — Emergency crews responded to Six Flags America on Saturday after a ride malfunction left about 32 riders stranded for over an ...

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Texas Family of Six Escapes Arson Attack While Asleep, Authorities Investigating

Texas Family of Six Escapes Arson Attack While Asleep, Authorities Investigating

Midlothian, TX — A Texas family of six, including a 1-year-old, narrowly escaped their home last Tuesday after an arsonist doused their porch in ...

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Nine South Carolina Teens Arrested in Connection to 16-Year-Old’s Murder Over Romantic Dispute

Nine South Carolina Teens Arrested in Connection to 16-Year-Old’s Murder Over Romantic Dispute

Florence County, SC — Nine teenagers have been arrested in connection with the June shooting death of 16-year-old Trey Dean Wright, officials said, following ...

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