Wichita Halloween Homicide: Former TV Anchor Arrested in Mother’s Stabbing

A quiet Wichita neighborhood was jolted on October 31, 2025, when police responding to a “reported cutting” on Crowley Street discovered an 80-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds. According to Sedgwick County Police Department (SCPD), officers arrived around 7:52 a.m. and found the victim, identified as Anita Avers, unresponsive in bed. She was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:26 a.m.

Outside the residence, officers encountered Angelynn “Angie” Elizabeth Mock, 47, a former Fox News morning anchor who later worked in corporate communications and software sales. She was detained at the scene and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on a first-degree murder charge under Kansas statute 21-5402.a.1.b; bond was set at $1 million.

A neighbor, Alyssa Castro, described a disturbing encounter moments after the incident:

“There was a woman who approached our vehicle with… her hands and body filled with blood, asking to call 911.”

Dispatch audio obtained by local media includes a woman stating she “stabbed her mother to save herself,” though investigators have not confirmed whether those statements constitute an official self-defense claim. Authorities have not released details about a weapon, prior domestic history, or events leading up to the attack.

Mock’s broadcasting career spanned roles at KOKH FOX 25 (Oklahoma City) and KTVI FOX 2 (St. Louis), along with earlier stints in Montana, Nebraska, and Minnesota. In recent years she worked as a data management consultant and volunteered with heart-health and Alzheimer’s awareness efforts. Now, the onetime on-air personality faces intense scrutiny as detectives work to determine motive and sequence of events.

Our condolences go to Avers’ family, friends, and community as they grieve an immeasurable loss. If you witnessed a crime or have information, please contact local authorities.

Michigan Tragedy: 20-Year-Old Student Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide

A late-night confrontation on August 30, 2025, at the Woodland Villa Apartments in Westland, Michigan, ended in heartbreak when police discovered Sarah Carroll, 20, and her ex-boyfriend dead from gunshot wounds. Authorities say a man called 911 to report he had shot his ex-girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. The investigation remains active; police stress there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Sarah’s mother, Jennifer Carroll, said her daughter had sought a restraining order after escalating behavior:

“He was stalking her for the past two months… He came here last night, shot her, called 911, said he killed his girlfriend, and then shot himself.”

Sarah, a Schoolcraft College student who dreamed of becoming a physician’s assistant, was remembered as bright, witty, and resilient—“a smile that was just brilliant,” said her father, James Carroll. The family hopes sharing Sarah’s story will encourage parents to recognize red flags and seek help for loved ones in crisis.

If you or someone you know is struggling or considering self-harm, please reach out: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741-741 (Crisis Text Line). International resources: befrienders.org.

South Carolina Case: Nine Teens Charged in Shooting Death of 16-Year-Old

Authorities in Florence County charged nine Myrtle Beach–area teens following the June 24, 2025 shooting of Trey Dean Wright, 16, near Johnsonville. Investigators allege several individuals acted together in a planned confrontation, citing South Carolina’s “hand of one is the hand of all” doctrine as the basis for murder charges against multiple suspects.

Nineteen-year-old Devan Raper was arrested shortly after the incident and remains jailed on murder and weapon charges. Trey’s girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher, 17, was charged as an accessory before the fact and released on bond with home confinement. Three others—Hunter Matthew Kendall (18), Sydney Marissa Kearns (17), and Corrinne Elizabeth Belviso (18)—also face murder charges; several juvenile suspects have not been publicly identified.

Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye said the altercation stemmed from a dispute “over a female,” noting the incident was captured on video. Friends described Trey as a kind, athletic teen who loved the outdoors and played varsity baseball and football at Johnsonville High School. A GoFundMe organized for funeral expenses surpassed $6,000 before closing, reflecting broad community support for the grieving family.

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We do not endorse or sensationalize violence. Our aim is to inform responsibly, encourage constructive dialogue, and point readers toward resources that support safety and healing. If you witness abuse or threats, please report them to law enforcement immediately.