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By Kayleigh Randle

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    BELL COUNTY, Kentucky (WLEX) — A mother’s plea for justice echoes through Bell County 34 years after her daughter’s brutal murder remains unsolved.

Greta Renee Henson was just 24 years old when she was found dead in her Middlesboro home on January 7, 1992. The young woman, described by her mother as “good-hearted” and “beautiful,” was discovered bound and gagged with two gunshot wounds to the back of her head.

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34 Year Murder Case Unsolved Bell County family seeks answers in daughter’s 34 year old unsolved murder By: Kayleigh Randle Posted 6:12 PM, Jan 07, 2026 and last updated 1 hour and 17 minutes ago BELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX18) — A mother’s plea for justice echoes through Bell County 34 years after her daughter’s brutal murder remains unsolved.

Greta Renee Henson was just 24 years old when she was found dead in her Middlesboro home on January 7, 1992. The young woman, described by her mother as “good-hearted” and “beautiful,” was discovered bound and gagged with two gunshot wounds to the back of her head.

“She was a good girl. She’s nice, kind. Good-hearted. She was really good-hearted,” said Josephine Henson, Greta’s mother.

The discovery haunts Josephine to this day. She and Greta’s father found their daughter’s body when they walked into the home that January morning over three decades ago.

“We went in and found it. It was awful, I mean, it was awful. I had this awful feeling. It was like I was gone or something or lost or something. I don’t know, it was an awful feeling,” Josephine said.

According to state police, Greta was found with her hands and feet tied. She had been shot twice in the back of the head with what investigators believe was her own revolver. The murder weapon has never been recovered.

Despite the passage of 34 years, no arrests have been made in connection with Greta’s death. Her killer remains free.

“I guess it’s not that easy sometimes. But I believe they will be brought to justice. I believe they won’t get away from God you know. They can’t run from God,” Josephine said.

The loss has left an irreplaceable void in Josephine’s life.

“You just miss her. I’ve had times where I feel like in a room or sitting in a room or something there and close to me,” she said.

Josephine believes her daughter’s murder was premeditated and suspects the killer may have known Greta personally. However, police have been unable to identify or arrest a suspect.

Now, Josephine is making a public appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

“If they know anything about who murdered my daughter. I want them to come forward….she deserves justice. She needs justice over here in Middlesboro,” Josephine said.

If you know someone or something connected to the unsolved case, you can contact Kentucky State Police Post 10 or anonymously submit a tip.

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By Lorien Nettleton

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    TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KIVI) — More than four months after a tragic boating accident on the Snake River claimed the life of a 19-year-old man, two women who risked their lives attempting a rescue have been recognized for their heroism.

Madison Moorefield and Bree-Anna Ferrell received the Distinguished Civilian Service Award from the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office during a ceremony that fell on what would have been victim Landon Wade’s 20th birthday.

The accident occurred on Aug. 31, 2025, when Wade and Andrew Hauser were thrown from their boat after hitting a wake on the Snake River.

Moorefield was kayaking nearby when she witnessed the men fall into the water.

“There was nothing in their way; they weren’t being dumb. They literally just hit a wake and went in,” Moorefield said.

She immediately paddled toward the men as fast as she could. During what she said, felt like an eternity, she watched Wade, who was fully unconscious, being held up by his hair by Hauser, who was starting to drown himself while trying to save his friend.

As Moorefield reached the scene, fellow kayaker Ferrell also paddled over to help. Together, they secured Hauser, who was still conscious. Ferrell then dove into the water, attempting to reach Wade, who was sinking.

“There was no thinking, there was just doing,” Ferrell said. “There’s somebody in the water that needs help, I want to be that help.”

The stretch of the Snake River where the accident occurred is approximately 20 feet deep with dark, murky water, making diving extremely difficult for anyone without proper equipment. Despite their efforts, the women were unable to reach Wade.

“I thought that I had him, and he just kept slipping from me, and so watching him dive down that was the hardest part,” Ferrell said.

Moorefield said that not being able to reach Wade is what “eats me alive the most.”

Sgt. Ken Mencl, who was on marine patrol that day, praised the women’s extraordinary actions.

“To see two women on kayaks risk their lives and paddle out, and do what they did, is extraordinary,” Mencl said.

He noted that the women’s information and assistance made it possible for crews to quickly recover Wade’s body. Their willingness to help in a tragic situation stood out to law enforcement.

“It’s not common for people who see somebody in a tragedy to stop and to risk their own life to help somebody that’s needing it,” Mencl said.

Wade’s family was able to join the ceremony by video from California. The timing of the recognition ceremony on Wade’s birthday held special meaning for those involved.

“The fact that his parents showed up today was amazing. The fact that today is Landon’s birthday, I felt like I got to share that day with him,” one of the honorees said.

The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office offers regular boating safety classes for the public.

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By Anne Ryman

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    PHOENIX (KNXV) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has reached a settlement with an assisted living facility and its owners following the heat-related death of a resident with dementia who wandered away from the facility in summer 2024.

According to a news release from Mayes’s office, the settlement involves Brookhaven on 131st Place, LLC and its owners, Levi and Holly Walker, over repeated failures to maintain proper door alarms at their assisted living home.

The case stems from the death of Robert J. Pollmann in June 2024.

Shortly after moving in, Pollmann walked out the front door and was found dead two days later, according to the release.

The Arizona Department of Health Services had found that Brookhaven Home did not have properly functioning door alarms on exit doors, both before and on the day of Pollmann’s disappearance.

The state intervened in a lawsuit filed by Pollmann’s daughter and alleged violations of the Adult Protective Services Act and the Consumer Fraud Act. Officials argued that the facility’s repeated failure to ensure working door alarms led to Pollmann’s death.

Mayes said that dementia patients are prone to wandering, and occasional escapes are inevitable.

“Alarms save precious time that could mean the difference between life and death,” Mayes said.

The settlement says that the Walkers, who are Iowa residents, must divest from Brookhaven. They are prohibited from engaging in any activities or investments involving care for vulnerable adults in Arizona for five years. After that period, they must notify the Attorney General’s Office of any application submitted to the Arizona Department of Health Services.

As ABC15 previously reported, records from the Arizona Department of Health Services show Brookhaven on 131st Place closed last year and changed ownership. The new owner then applied for a license to operate an assisted-living facility at the same location, according to state records. The newly licensed facility is using a different name and is licensed for up to 10 residents.

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By Logan Hall

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    ASHLAND, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An Ashland, Massachusetts family is warning others to take the flu seriously, after their 4-year-old daughter almost died.

Back in December, Caitlin Lyons’ 4-year-old daughter Althea woke her up in the middle of the night, complaining that she felt dizzy. She took her into her pediatrician, who sent her to the hospital.

“I just remember him saying ‘she’s very sick, I’m very concerned.’ And my only question was ‘is she going to live?’ and he said, ‘I hope so,'” Lyons said.

Doctors at Mass General Hospital were able to diagnose her with acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a rare illness linked to the flu that causes the brain to swell and for the body to kill brain cells.

“Thank god she’s the age that she is because she’s old enough to fight the flu, which she had to get over before the swelling could come down,” Lyons said, “but young enough to have the time to heal, for her brain to heal, because there was damage done.”

Flu cases across Massachusetts are skyrocketing. The state now says four children have died because of the flu, and hospitalizations of children under five are up 150% over the last two weeks.

At Althea’s daycare in Framingham, influenza quickly spread throughout kids and staff. Director Carol Ann Ritter says they had between 15 and 20 cases.

“We were sending children home with one symptom that could have been nothing but ended up being the flu,” Ritter said. “So just kind of going with the teacher’s instinct of being like, OK we’re being overly cautious and I’m so sorry, I know you need to send your child to care, but at this point, children are dying from this.”

Thankfully, Althea is recovering and returning to herself. Her case is rare, but her mom is speaking out to spread awareness, urging parents to be aware when it comes to illness. “I understand they are seeing more cases of this disease, but I think overall it’s still pretty unknown,” Lyons said.

The daycare in Framingham is back up and running at full capacity, but they are still taking precautions.

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By Logan Hall

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    ASHLAND, Massachusetts (WBZ) — An Ashland, Massachusetts family is warning others to take the flu seriously, after their 4-year-old daughter almost died.

Back in December, Caitlin Lyons’ 4-year-old daughter Althea woke her up in the middle of the night, complaining that she felt dizzy. She took her into her pediatrician, who sent her to the hospital.

“I just remember him saying ‘she’s very sick, I’m very concerned.’ And my only question was ‘is she going to live?’ and he said, ‘I hope so,'” Lyons said.

Doctors at Mass General Hospital were able to diagnose her with acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a rare illness linked to the flu that causes the brain to swell and for the body to kill brain cells.

“Thank god she’s the age that she is because she’s old enough to fight the flu, which she had to get over before the swelling could come down,” Lyons said, “but young enough to have the time to heal, for her brain to heal, because there was damage done.”

Flu cases across Massachusetts are skyrocketing. The state now says four children have died because of the flu, and hospitalizations of children under five are up 150% over the last two weeks.

At Althea’s daycare in Framingham, influenza quickly spread throughout kids and staff. Director Carol Ann Ritter says they had between 15 and 20 cases.

“We were sending children home with one symptom that could have been nothing but ended up being the flu,” Ritter said. “So just kind of going with the teacher’s instinct of being like, OK we’re being overly cautious and I’m so sorry, I know you need to send your child to care, but at this point, children are dying from this.”

Thankfully, Althea is recovering and returning to herself. Her case is rare, but her mom is speaking out to spread awareness, urging parents to be aware when it comes to illness. “I understand they are seeing more cases of this disease, but I think overall it’s still pretty unknown,” Lyons said.

The daycare in Framingham is back up and running at full capacity, but they are still taking precautions.

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By Marc Brown

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    ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) — When the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena in the early morning hours of Jan. 8 2025, three men from the Lievense family jumped into action. What began as an effort to save two family homes turned into a mission to protect an entire neighborhood.

One year later, ABC7’s Marc Brown sat down with the hometown heroes that did everything they could to save their neighborhood.

“This is your street mom, we’re going to save it though,” Dan Lievense is heard on a video as he walked around the neighborhood on fire.

Lewis Avenue in Altadena was engulfed in flames that morning, but the Lievense family was ready to fight.

“I picked up the phone, called my brother who was off duty and he lives in San Dimas and said, ‘Hey, you gotta get up to our neighborhood. It’s on fire,'” said Dan Lievense, a captain with the Los Angeles Fire Department who has lived on Lewis Avenue most of his life.

Dan’s brother Matt is an engineer with the LAFD, and Dan’s son James is training to be a firefighter. Together, the three fought the flames on their own.

“We saved four houses on Lewis, and then on Morada we saved another ten houses and then we saved two commercial buildings out on Lake Avenue and we also saved two apartment complexes out on Lake Avenue,” Dan said. “Three people.”

The firefight began with 20-year-old James, who was alone as his father battled the Hurst Fire in Sylmar and his uncle raced from San Dimas. James started pulling out ladders and spraying with a garden hose.

“For him to stay up all night, you know, brings tears to my eyes,” Dan said. “Without me actually telling him to do it. He made those decisions by himself. And he wasn’t scared. He stayed. Even though he had mom, he had grandma screaming, ‘You gotta go, you gotta go.'”

James’ mother, Stephenie Lievense, recalled calling Dan. “I said, ‘This is on you, this is on you now, whether James is OK or not, I’m putting that in your hands.'”

James said he felt safe once his uncle arrived.

“As soon as I saw my uncle, I knew my dad was on his way. I was never scared that something bad was gonna happen to me. I knew they would watch out for me.”

Matt and James then raced to the nearest fire station, grabbing hoses and equipment as flames surrounded them.

“As soon as I made the left, I look and I thought, ‘oh it’s gone.’ That whole street is gone,” Matt said.

The men worked through the night and into the next day, creating water curtains and running through backyards to extinguish flames. A key moment came when they stopped the fire at a garage on Morada Place.

“We were just protecting the houses that weren’t on fire at this point,” said Matt. “We would take turns and we would just one guy on the nozzle and we would just run in everybody’s backyard and start putting out fires.”

The many homeowners on those streets who still have their homes presented the Lievense brothers with the axe from that moment and James with a medal.

Neighbors say they’ll never forget what the Lievense family did.

“I thought our house was gone and then we got a call, a video actually from Dan, and said yours was the last house I was able to save. It was just incredible,” said Diana Pullins.

Peter Halpin said the experience brought the community closer.

“Normally you just kinda know the people closest to you but everybody knows each other’s names now and this little Lewis Avenue is going to come back strong.”

Dan and Matt’s mother, Linda Lievense, summed up the family’s pride.

“I’m incredibly proud and grateful for these three.”

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