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Who Is Elizabeth Siders? Ohio House of Horrors Mom of 16’s Arrest
Elizabeth Siders has become one of the most talked-about names in the country after the Ohio mother was arrested alongside her husband and in-laws in a shocking child endangerment case that authorities have described as almost unimaginable.
Siders, her husband Gary Siders Jr. and his parents, Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders, were taken into custody on June 30, 2026, after officials discovered 16 children living in what has since been dubbed an Ohio “house of horrors.” Each of the four adults was charged with 16 counts of child endangerment, and all have pleaded not guilty. Their bonds were initially set at $300,000 each.
Here is everything to know about Elizabeth and the disturbing case that has captured national attention.
Elizabeth Siders’ Arrest and the Discovery of 16 Children
Authorities in Hamden, Ohio, first learned of the situation on June 30, 2026, when officers responded to the home for an unrelated investigation. Once inside, they discovered 16 children ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years old.
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Seven of the children were rushed to hospitals, with investigators saying one child was in critical condition. Child welfare officials have taken all 16 children into temporary custody. Authorities said the children were confined to a small room that contained human feces, none of them were enrolled in school and the oldest — an 18-year-old whom investigators believe has developmental disabilities — is unable to spell her own name.
Elizabeth, 33, and Gary Jr. were identified as the children’s parents. Gary Sr. and Christina were identified as their grandparents. According to investigators, the family reportedly moved around southern Ohio over the past two decades and lived a transient lifestyle in an apparent attempt to avoid creating any medical or governmental paper trail.
“These folks were pretty good at hiding these kids,” Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said on July 1, 2026, per CBS News, adding that the children “looked like almost feral animals” and calling the situation “terrible.”
Elizabeth Siders’ Attorney Says She ‘Doesn’t Come Across as Evil’
Just over a week after the arrests, Elizabeth’s attorney, J. Tommy Stolly made a striking public defense of his client on the July 9, 2026, episode of NewsNation’s CUOMO.
“The person that I met comes across as a mother who has been separated from her children, who is exhausted and who misses her children and is asking me constantly what she needs to do to see her children again, what she needs to do to ultimately be reunited with her children,” Stolly, who has met Elizabeth three times in person at that point, told host Chris Cuomo.
Stolly insisted his client “does not come across as pure evil” despite the way she has been portrayed in the media, and he pushed back on what he described as a rush to judgment.
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“That does not jive with the prosecutor’s narrative. It doesn’t jive with the attorney general’s narrative,” he said. “And I think because of that language that was used so early on in this case, we are sitting here now having to defend that on television and in the media instead of in a court of law.”
The attorney acknowledged he has not seen any of the children and has not been informed of their current conditions, but he defended his read of Elizabeth after spending hours with her behind bars.
“I’ve been able to meet with my client. I’ve spoken to Elizabeth. I’m a criminal defense attorney,” Stolly said. “I sit across from people in the jail all the time. I can get a sense of what someone is thinking, what someone is feeling.”
He added, “It is very clear that Elizabeth Siders cares about these kids. In the hours and hours that I sat there in the jail, she keeps directing the conversation back to, ‘Are the kids OK?’ She’s been receiving care packages in the jail, Chris, and today, she tried to give me some of the items from her care package to give to the kids.”
Elizabeth Siders Wants to Be Reunited With Her 16 Children
While Elizabeth remains detained on her $300,000 bond, Stolly has since filed a request asking the court to allow her to leave jail under certain conditions so she can eventually reunite with her children. In the filing, he argued that Elizabeth is not a threat, citing her lack of a criminal history.
“Through conversations with Counsel, the Defendant maintains that her principal desire (is) to reunite with her children; she understands that reunification of any sort is an impossibility if she does not appear before this Court,” the court filing obtained by WOWK 13 stated.
Stolly went on to argue in the filing that Elizabeth would not pose a threat to her children, who have since been removed from her care. A judge has not yet ruled on the request.
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Gary Sr. was released from jail on July 8, 2026, after being hospitalized for health issues.
Gary Sr. and Christina’s attorney, Dorian Baum, also urged the public to reserve judgment.
“We ask that the community at large, as well as anyone who might have an interest in this case, to take a deep breath, step back, and let the case play out and the facts play out,” Baum told The Associated Press.
Elizabeth Siders’ Unrecognizable 2020 Photo Resurfaces
As the case has gained national attention, a photo of Elizabeth shared six years before her arrest has resurfaced online — and she looks strikingly different from the woman seen in her recent mugshot.
In the mugshot taken on June 30, 2026, Elizabeth has dark brunette hair and appears distraught, staring deadpan into the camera. But in a snapshot her mother, Lorie Russell, shared on Facebook on August 24, 2020, Elizabeth looked far more youthful. Her hair was blonde, and she wore lip gloss and eyeliner as she smiled for the camera.
“Happy Birthday to my daughter Elizabeth it [sic] hard to believe. My younhest [sic] is 28 today love you mom and dad,” Russell wrote alongside the photo.
It is not currently clear when the picture was actually taken. At the time it was posted, Elizabeth was already a mother of nine and was one month away from giving birth to her 10th child.
Elizabeth Siders Was 15 When She Got Married
Court records viewed by People indicate that Gary Jr. and Elizabeth legally got married in Mason County, West Virginia, on March 31, 2008. She was just 15 years old at the time, and he was 18 years old.
Their marriage was officiated by then-Circuit Court Judge David Nibert, and her parents were listed as Brian Ray Russell and Lori Ann Raines.
Both Gary Jr. and Elizabeth lived in Gallia County, Ohio, at the time of their wedding. They became parents when they welcomed their first child together two months after they wed.
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Elizabeth Siders Gave Birth to Conjoined Twins That Died in 2022
Elizabeth prematurely delivered conjoined twin daughters when she was 24 weeks pregnant on November 20, 2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, according to birth certificates viewed by WCMH.
The babies, who were named Faith Lee and Bailey Lee Siders, passed away just an hour after Elizabeth gave birth. The manner of their deaths were listed as “natural” and the cause of death was respiratory failure for both siblings.
The birth records state that the daughters were thoracopagus conjoined, which means they were joined at the chest, face-to-face and likely sharing at least one vital organ.
Elizabeth Siders Faced Prior Charges in Connection with 6 of Her Children Before 2026 Arrest
Elizabeth and Gary Jr. were charged in the Juvenile Court Division of the Gallia County Court of Common Pleas with truancy-related offenses in 2021, according to court records viewed by People.
The charges were filed on October 19, 2021, after Addaville Elementary in Gallipolis, Ohio, reported that six of their children failed to attend a single day of school.
The records state that Elizabeth and Gary Jr. were notified by Gallia County Local School District officials about their children’s absences, but they never took action.
The Gallia County Sheriff was granted the authority to serve the couple with a court summons and a copy of the six complaints on October 26, 2021, and an arraignment was set for November 15, 2021. However, the couple’s home was vacant when deputies stopped by to serve the couple.
The cases were ultimately terminated on January 7, 2022, due to the unavailability of the defendants.
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What’s Next in the Ohio House of Horrors Case?
Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson described the conditions inside the home as “deplorable” during a news conference on July 7, 2026.
“Conditions you cannot even imagine people being in, let alone children being in,” Wilson said. “Their medical condition was so severe that the number one concern of our law enforcement who were there at the scene was getting them medical treatment, getting them to safety, to the point where literally their lives were in danger at the time.”
The investigation remains ongoing into the case as detectives work to learn more about the situation.
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
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It should come as no surprise that many of the best shows of all-time are based on crime, as it’s perhaps the most popular genre in the medium. Television emerged from pulp novels, radio broadcasts, and low-budget films that explored scandalous and controversial events within the present, and it makes sense that the prestige era would focus on refining these ideas into more focused stories.
Television is often a reaction to great cinema, and many brilliant shows owe a significant debt of influence to classics within the crime genre, such as Francis Ford Coppola’s work on The Godfather trilogy and the many gangster epics of Martin Scorsese. Although there is enough great television to get a lifetime of recommendations, these shows stand out as being essential for anyone who considers themselves to be a fan of good storytelling.
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’24’ (2001–2014)
24 is one of the most exciting and experimental achievements in television history because it offered a new way of telling an immersive story. Each season consisted of 24 episodes and took place over the course of a single day, with each episode taking up an hour, and the story was told in real-time.
24 hit at the right time when fears of domestic terrorism were at an all-time high, and the show delved into relevant issues regarding foreign policy, political conspiracies, and the abuses of power carried out in the name of law enforcement. Kiefer Sutherland’s character Jack Bauer was unquestionably framed as a hero, but the show was willing to depict him as being morally ambiguous, making for an even more enticing experience. It’s a show that got several continuations and might continue into the future should Sutherland agree to reprise his role.
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‘Better Call Saul’ (2015–2022)
Better Call Saul is the greatest spinoff show of all time because it actually advanced and deepened the world that was created with Breaking Bad. Bob Odenkirk had been a standout in Breaking Bad with his performance as the sneaky, corrupt lawyer Saul Goodman, but Better Call Saul showed how his story began as the ambitious aspiring attorney Jimmy McGill, who was locked in a lifelong feud with his more successful older brother, Chuck (Michael McKean).
Better Call Saul is just as immersive as Breaking Bad because it is both a prequel that explores Jimmy’s early life and a sequel that shows Saul’s escape from justice in the aftermath of the original series. Odenkirk delivers amazing work, but the standout performance in Better Call Saul is from Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler, one of the best characters in the modern television era.
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‘Mr. Robot’ (2015–2019)
Mr. Robot is the most stylistically advanced show ever made because creator Sam Esmail based the series on his concepts for a film and drew from many cinematic classics to make a show that felt like the work of an auteur. Mr. Robot began as a show about hacking that earned praise from real hackers regarding its authenticity, but it turned into a harrowing character study about the activist leader Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek), who is haunted by the memories of his dead father (Christian Slater).
Mr. Robot forces its audience to pay attention, but that detail is justified given the density of the material and how rewarding it ends up being. Although the terminology and worldbuilding are often quite complex, Mr. Robot is also a very emotionally open show that stuck the landing with one of the most beautiful endings of all time.
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‘The Shield’ (2002–2008)
The Shield was a series that was ahead of its time because it subverted the lionization of law enforcement that had been inherent to television ever since the dawn of the procedural format. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, The Shield told the story of the corrupt Strike Team leader Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis), who abused his power for personal gain, while occasionally being used for good.
The Shield offered a scathing look at institutional corruption that also asked deep questions about morality, as Vic was a character who could occasionally be sympathetic, despite his reprehensible behavior. Although Chiklis delivered an amazing performance that ranks among the greatest in television history, The Shield was well-known for drawing in acclaimed guest stars, with both Forest Whitaker and Glenn Close being among the Academy Award nominees who joined the cast in later seasons.
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‘Boardwalk Empire’ (2010–2014)
Boardwalk Empire is both an epic crime saga and an outstanding period drama because it is set during the Prohibition era, where gangsters became Robin Hood-esque heroes among a galvanized public. The series stars Steve Buscemi as the Atlantic City treasurer Nucky Thompson, who has serious ties to the mafia that shape his decisions, and is hunted down by a ruthless FBI agent (Michael Shannon).
Boardwalk Empire had one of the best rogues’ galleries of any HBO show, as the series was able to consistently pull in notable guest stars to play its villains. It is among the rare shows that are as informative as it is entertaining, as Boardwalk Empire captured the tension within one of the most divisive periods in American history, while also telling a classic story of greed, power, and ambition through the eyes of an anti-hero.
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‘The Americans’ (2013–2018)
The Americans is the greatest spy show ever made because it doesn’t take the traditional route to exploring espionage and secret agents. Set during the height of the Cold War in the 1980s, The Americans is about the KGB agents Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell), who go undercover in the United States to pose as an average American couple so that they can intercept information and send it back to the KGB.
The Americans offers a fascinating portrayal of the evolution of a marriage because the relationship between Philip and Elizabeth is one that began out of obligation, but steadily transformed into something legitimate. It’s a thrilling series from start to finish that capitalized on a real relationship between its stars (as Russell and Rhys fell in love and married during the making), and ended with a completely satisfying conclusion in the finale “-START-.”
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‘Twin Peaks’ (1990–2017)
Twin Peaks is responsible for creating modern television because David Lynch crafted the first true “watercooler” show that heightened expectations on a weekly basis because audiences were tuned in to the serialized story. Twin Peaks is so ambitious that its amazing what Lynch was able to do with just two seasons back in the early ’90s; it was simultaneously an insight into grief, an exploration of the secrets within an idealized American small town, a subversion of what broadcast television had become, and a surrealist journey into the existential battle between good and evil that has been waged since the beginning of time.
Lynch returned to Twin Peaks in 2017 with a third season produced for the Showtime channel that somehow got richer and more complex, and became the perfect swan song for one of the most brilliant creatives of all-time.
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‘The Sopranos’ (1999–2007)
The Sopranos has earned its status as “The Godfather of television,” and not just because it is another mob epic about an American family. The Sopranos is a character study about a psychopathic, yet sensitive anti-hero whose faults are the result of decades of restrained emotions and familial baggage. It’s both a dark study in what the American dream really is and a more grounded look at what being part of the criminal lifestyle really is.
The Sopranos features the single greatest performance in television history from the late great James Gandolfini, who became so synonymous with the role of Tony Soprano that it would be impossible to imagine anyone else in the part. Nonetheless, the entire show was filled with tremendous acting, with Michael Imperioli’s role as Christopher Moltisanti being particularly important as an inverse to his ulcer Tony.
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‘The Wire’ (2002–2008)
The Wire was an underground sensation among television fans that was never a massive ratings success or awards contender, but steadily began to earn more traction as the word spread about its brilliance. The Wire was created by David Simon, a former journalist who spent over a decade writing for the crime beat in Baltimore, who based the series on his own experiences and drew attention to real issues within American communities.
The Wire is an all-encompassing crime epic that explores the perspectives of those within every level of infrastructure, and raises important points about the existential issues that are baked into the country. While it’s a very complex show that requires a significant amount of attention from viewers, the journey of its five brilliant seasons aren’t to be missed by anyone who wants to be both informed and entertained.
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‘Breaking Bad’ (2008–2013)
Breaking Bad deserves to be considered as a modern work of Shakespeare because it has five seasons that correspond to the five acts of one of the great tragedies by “The Bard.” Although there have been many modern shows that have attempted to tell the story of an unredeemable anti-hero, Breaking Bad was a novelty because it showed how the mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) transformed into the ruthless drug kingpin known as “Heisenberg.”
It’s a miracle that Breaking Bad achieved a level of consistency that was impossible to replicate, as showrunner Vince Gilligan showed the importance of planning out stories in advance. Breaking Bad is an operatic tragedy, but it’s also a consistently thrilling drama with terrific performances, dark humor, and constant twists and turns that kept viewers guessing until the end of its run.
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The Most Original Monster Movie of the Last 10 Years Is Officially Your Next Best Late Night Watch
It is impossible not to immediately recognize Bryan Fuller’s whimsical aesthetic, which is what makes his feature film debut, Dust Bunny, one of the best monster movies of the past decade. Cutting his teeth in television, Fuller was responsible for creating such cult classics as Pushing Daisies and everyone’s favorite serial killer in Hannibal. He brings the same violence and wide-eyed wonder to Dust Bunny, starring Hannibal alum Mads Mikkelsen. The concept is simple enough.
10-year-old Aurora (Sophie Sloan) manifests a monster under her bed from dust bunnies, and after it kills her foster parents, she enlists her neighborhood hitman to kill the creature. Of course, Fuller’s projects are rarely what they appear to be on the surface. Mikkelsen’s character, known only as “Intriguing Neighbor,” is morally gray and has his own childhood trauma to contend with. As it turns out, Dust Bunny is a metaphor, and that is what elevates it from a typical monster movie to an HBO Max must-watch.
The man who created Hannibal clearly has some emotionally traumatizing themes up his sleeve, no matter how cutsie Pushing Daisies or Wonderfalls was. The director digs into some tough territory as Aurora and the Intriguing Neighbor bond over childhood abandonment. The entire reason why Aurora wishes for a monster is that her birth parents weren’t kind to her. Since then, the dust bunny monster has consumed every family she’s had.
This connects to the Intriguing Neighbor’s own issues with parenthood, as he has an extremely toxic relationship with his own mother, Laverne, played eerily and villainously by Sigourney Weaver. Ultimately, Dust Bunny is about healing; it just happens to take place in a whimsical world. All the set decoration and props are exactly what fans have come to expect from Bryan Fuller. Bright colors and a fantastical world of magical realism exist in this alternate version of New York City.
It is almost a shame how much time is spent in Aurora’s apartment because of the magical nighttime sequence that occurs at the beginning of the story. Mads Mikkelsen can also always be trusted to pull off Fuller’s special brand of horrifying and charming, after his years on NBC’s Hannibal. The best part, of course, is the classic Lone Wolf and Cub dynamic that occurs between the Intriguing Stranger and Aurora. While he naturally harbors some disbelief that a monster under a child’s bed has actually been killing people, he still feels protective of Aurora. She represents the childhood he never got to have and the notion that hurt people hurt people.
He deduces that all the people who harmed Aurora are the ones who get devoured by the monster. She created it, so she has the power to control it. If that isn’t the perfect metaphor for childhood trauma, who knows what is? Just like trauma, the monster cannot be killed, only dealt with. This is the perfect lesson for people struggling with these complex themes. These characters carry the monster story home, uniting two people who need each other exactly at that moment. Dust Bunny was the dark horse of 2025 and was worth every second.
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Tennis fans got a heads-up that a heat wave was coming through London and would impact the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Kate Middleton was prepared with a portable electric fan to keep a breeze directly on her. That got us thinking that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have one of our own for the next time we’re forced outside in scorching temperatures.
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Tom Holland may be best known for playing Marvel’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, but he recently proved his protective instincts extend well beyond the big screen.
During a date night in New York City with his wife Zendaya, the actor reacted within seconds after a sudden gust of wind threatened to turn their casual outing into an embarrassing viral moment.
His thoughtful gesture didn’t go unnoticed, giving fans yet another glimpse of the couple’s easygoing dynamic.
The newlyweds were photographed leaving their hotel hand in hand before making their way toward a waiting vehicle in Manhattan.
As they walked outside, a breeze suddenly caught Zendaya’s flowing black dress, which featured a plunging neckline and a dramatic thigh-high slit.
Before the fabric could blow any higher, Tom Holland spotted what was happening and quickly motioned toward his wife, drawing her attention to the issue.
Zendaya immediately reached down to hold the hem of her dress in place, preventing what could have become an awkward wardrobe malfunction.
The actor stayed close beside her as they continued walking to the waiting car, with the brief exchange unfolding seamlessly despite photographers documenting the outing.
Holland And Zendaya Stepped Out In Coordinated Looks
Tom Holland and Zendaya’s understated style also attracted attention during the evening.
The “Euphoria” actress opted for an elegant black dress accented with a floral detail across the front, pairing the look with classic pointed-toe black Christian Louboutin heels and delicate silver earrings that kept the focus on the statement outfit.
She wore her natural hair in her recent “bixie” cut. Zendaya finished the ensemble with softly flushed cheeks and a nude lip for a polished yet effortless appearance.
On the other hand, her husband took a more casual approach, wearing a classic navy sweater with a baby-blue polo underneath, light-wash jeans, and black leather boots.
Zendaya Had One Condition For Tom Holland’s Next Role
Holland’s protective instincts may have stolen the spotlight during the couple’s latest outing, but the 30-year-old says Zendaya has been looking out for him in more ways than one.
While reflecting on one of the biggest opportunities of his career, Holland revealed that his wife gave him a memorable nudge when Christopher Nolan came calling with “The Odyssey.”
Speaking alongside Christopher Nolan and his “The Odyssey” co-stars to PEOPLE, Holland admitted that he initially hesitated after learning the production schedule would overlap with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”
When he shared the dilemma with Zendaya, however, she didn’t mince words. “I’ll leave you if you don’t do The Odyssey,” she joked, a comment that drew laughter from the audience.
Nolan responded, “Well, thank you to her,” prompting Holland to agree, “Yeah. Well, thank you to her. Here I am.”
Holland ultimately accepted the role of Telemachus, calling Nolan’s offer “the big one” despite the scheduling challenge.
Holland Couldn’t Resist Teasing Zendaya’s ‘Odyssey’ Character
Tom Holland’s playful sense of humor surfaced again during a recent Wired cast interview, when he had the room laughing after he was asked whether Zendaya’s Athena falls in love with Matt Damon’s Odysseus in the movie.
Without missing a beat, Holland interrupted with, “No, because she’s married to me,” drawing laughter from Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and the rest of the panel.
Damon then leaned into the joke, replying, “It’s true. I knew from the minute I met him that I had no shot,” before adding that Athena instead teaches Telemachus, Holland’s character, “true love.”
Zendaya Couldn’t Hide Her Admiration For Tom Holland’s Work Ethic
While Holland hasn’t been shy about celebrating Zendaya throughout “The Odyssey” press tour, the admiration clearly goes both ways.
Ahead of the release of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” Zendaya opened up about what makes her husband so devoted to the beloved superhero, revealing that his work extends far beyond wearing the iconic suit.
In a behind-the-scenes feature released by Sony Pictures, the actress said, “It definitely wouldn’t be the movie that it is without Tom Holland, not just because he’s Spider-Man, but because of all the work that he’s doing behind the camera.”
She explained that Holland is deeply invested in every creative decision, adding, “He cares so much about the character. He cares so much about the people who relate and connect to the character, and wants to do justice to Peter Parker’s story and what he means to so many people. So, nothing gets past him. He really is so committed and so thoughtful about every aspect of Spider-Man, but Peter Parker too.”
Kim Kardashian is clearing up the confusion around her latest vacation post on social media after some fans questioned the timing.
The Skims founder, 45, posted a carousel of family happy snaps via her Instagram on Thursday, July 16, which showed her and her loved ones enjoying a fun getaway. “Lake life,” she captioned the image.
The post went live around the same time that Kris Jenner announced the death of her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, at 91.
The timing left fans scratching their heads, with some accusing Kardashian of being insensitive.
Kim Kardashian is paying tribute to grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon after her death at age 91. “My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin…” Kardashian, 45, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 16. “You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we’ll carry […]
“Didn’t your grandmama just pass? This couldn’t wait to the weekend 😕,” one follower wrote, while another chimed in to add, “I’m so confused.”
Others threw their support behind Kardashian however, with one person commenting, “Do you guys really think she would post this intentionally at the same time as the news of her grandma passing? It’s clearly a scheduled post. Get a grip.”
In response to the confusion, Kardashian took to the comments section to clarify what had occurred, confirming it was in fact a scheduled post.
“This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ, so its timing came right alongside her passing,” she explained. “I’ve been by my mom and grandma’s side this past week, and my heart is completely with my family right now. We love and miss her so deeply, and in the days ahead, we’ll be focusing on celebrating her beautiful life 🕊️🤍.”
Kris Jenner’s mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, has died at age 91, less than two weeks before her 92nd birthday. “Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. 😞💔,” Jenner, 70, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 16. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the […]
An hour after the scheduled vacation post dropped, Kardashian shared a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother.
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Though Star Trek is one of the most bankable franchises in the world today, Star Trek: The Original Series debuted in 1966 to low ratings, and only avoided cancellation after its second season due to an organized letter-writing campaign. Local TV syndication of the original series’ first three seasons led to a resurgence, which led to conventions, merchandising, and eventually, the promise of a new series: all the newfound fan interest prompted Paramount to announce Star Trek: Phase II in 1977, a new series with the original cast returning (except for Spock). But when that series never made it to air, the road for Star Trek: The Motion Picture opened up.
The film was a modest success, but derided for its slow pacing and lack of action — issues which were corrected by the far-better received Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which promptly saved the franchise. Only it didn’t: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, did, by repairing a franchise most didn’t recognize had been broken.
‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ Broke the Franchise (and Its Follow-up Didn’t Help)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is widely heralded as the best film to feature the original cast, and rightly so. Ricardo Montalban‘s Khan makes a seamless transition from television baddy in “Space Seed” to full-blown movie villain, in turn bringing out the best in Captain Kirk himself,William Shatner. The battle scenes are remarkable and full of action, and the death of Spock is among the most heartbreaking moments in the sci-fi genre.
It was not, however, even the most shocking moment in the film’s production; that honor would have to go to creator Gene Roddenberry‘s active attempts to sabotage the film.While much of that can be attributed to Roddenberry’s indignation at being ousted from his creative role in the film franchise, he did make a point: Paramount sold Star Trek‘s soul for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan‘s bigger box-office. Roddenberry felt the movie militarized Starfleet, with its excessive violence at odds with the pacifist ideals he had instilled in the franchise from the start, best exemplified in Starfleet’s Prime Directive. One can debate if his views are justified or not, but it’s hard to deny the distinct change in tone from the first film to the second, from philosophy to frontier justice.
And if Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan “broke” Roddenberry’s vision of the franchise, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock stepped on the pieces. Its very existence is attributed to reversing the death of the ever-popular Spock (Leonard Nimoy), tainting the film’s legitimacy within the franchise. The militarization of Starfleet was still very much in play, and the exploration and discovery that drove the original series had fallen by the wayside. But the biggest thorn in the creator’s side came from the decision to destroy the USS Enterprise, which Roddenberry saw as an essential part of the franchise, as important as any one character. While the film did serve as a Band-Aid of sorts, with the themes of loyalty and friendship hewing far closer to Roddenberry’s vision, it didn’t fix what had been broken.
How ‘Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home’ Fixed the Franchise
The Star Trek franchise was at a crossroads: would the fourth Star Trek film continue the box-office-friendly trajectory it was currently on, arguably more Star Wars than Star Trek; or would it restore Roddenberry’s vision? The answer: Both. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home stood out as the highest-grossing Star Trek movie until the release of 2009’s Star Trek, which rebooted the franchise.
Otherwise known as “the one with the whales,” Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home sees the crew in exile on Vulcan after the events of the last film, set to return home, voluntarily, to face the consequences of their actions. Only their travel back to Earth coincides with the arrival of a giant, cylindrical probe that renders anything in its path powerless, with a signal aimed at the Earth’s oceans.
Here is where the film starts franchise repairs. Other sci-fi films would have spent the entire run time searching for a way to destroy probe, wrapping up the movie with a spectacular final battle that sees it blown to bits. But Star Trek IV allows the crew of the ex-USS Enterprise to take the time to study what the monolith is searching for, before realizing that it is the sound of extinct humpback whales. And the plan they formulate involves not confrontation, but going back in time to explore the “strange new world” of 1986 San Francisco.
Again, it would have been easy to simply take what they needed and go, but the peaceful, right way to do it is to gather what is necessary without resorting to violence. This also gives each crew member a chance to shine, and brings back the humor and optimism that had been missing from the last two installments. And when the whales they plan on taking home are under threat from a whaling ship, they hilariously uncloak their Klingon Bird of Prey and teach the whalers a lesson they’ll never forget. They bring the whales back to the future along with cetologist Dr. Gillian Taylor (Catherine Hicks), a return to the casual disregard of a sacred timeline that has been an element of the series from the start. The whales answer the signal, the giant monolith goes away, and all is well in the Federation — and the franchise — again.
In David Alexander‘s Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry, Alexander notes that Roddenberry loved the film; its anti-war, pro-environment and optimistic messaging, combined with the central dilemma being resolved with intelligence and humor, endeared it to the Star Trek creator. It was, and is, a return to form, capped off with the introduction of the newly christened USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-A, righting the wrong and symbolizing that the franchise has been fixed. Until Star Trev V: The Final Frontier screwed it up again, that is.
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Maid in Manhattan will celebrate its 24th anniversary this December, but Jennifer Lopez is acknowledging the milestone early. In a social media carousel, she reflected on the film and her co-stars, and it’s no surprise the first slot showed the actress in that pink strapless dress. More than two decades later, we’re still obsessed with the gown, and a new arrival on Amazon confirmed that the style is forever chic.
For that wedding or special event on your calendar, the Thboeer Strapless Pleaded Dress is a modern twist on the look worn by Marisa Ventura (Lopez’s character). It has a similar strapless sweetheart neckline with horizontal bunching, and even flows into a pleated maxi that’s breezy and comfortable for all kinds of occasions.
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We might even like the alternative better than the original because it includes a long scarf that looks incredibly elegant when draped over the back. The blush pink hue is spot-on for the Lopez’s on-screen look, but the same style also comes in 45 other colors — yes, really! — so you can nail the vibe for whatever celebration or season you’re dressing for. The $54 find is an inclusive option, too, as sizes range from 0 to 30. In fact, it would make a smart bridesmaid dress since it comes in so many colors and sizes — and looks flattering on everyone!
Even the most fashionable women among Us have days when stiff denim staples and pretty puff-sleeved dresses feel like a no-go. However, rather than dressing in loungewear, this summer, the low-effort fashion girlies are reaching for breezy Bermuda shorts. The longer-length alternative feels elevated, elegant and rich. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Jennifer Lopez gave the shorts […]
“Twenty-something years later and I still think about Marisa Ventura,” Lopez wrote in the Instagram caption of the 19-photo round-up. “A girl from the Bronx, playing a girl from the Bronx, who dared to dream bigger than her zip code.”
The Thboeer dress is a newer offering on Amazon, but early reviews include real-life photos that show how spot-on it is to Lopez’s version.
“It’s lightweight, comfortable, and fits true to size,” a five-star reviewer said. “The pleats flow beautifully. I felt elegant but still comfortable enough to dance the night away. Definitely a timeless piece I’ll wear again for other events!”
The next time you have a special event on the calendar, ensure you have a stunning look — with some Lopez-inspired flair! — with this all-season dress. And who knows? You might get your happily ever after, too.
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More than two decades after Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner, many people are not convinced that he actually committed the killings.
In light of the Los Angeles Innocence Project’s motion seeking a new trial on behalf of Scott, veteran legal analyst and defense attorney Chris Pixley investigated the case in A&E’s docuseries Scott Peterson: The New Evidence.
Keep reading to learn about the biggest bombshells revealed in part one of the docuseries, which premiered on Thursday, July 16.
Inside Scott Peterson’s Arrest
After Laci was last seen on December 24, 2002, Conner’s body was found in the San Francisco Bay on April 13, 2003, and Laci’s body was found nearby on April 14, 2003. Scott was then arrested for their murders on April 18, 2003, and he was convicted on November 12, 2004.
Scott was originally sentenced to death, but was resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2021 because potential jurors were improperly dismissed. He remains behind bars at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California.
Courtesy of Netflix Netflix and Peacock are both revisiting Scott Peterson‘s conviction for pregnant wife Laci Peterson‘s murder in two different documentaries. In July 2024, Peacock announced its three-part docuseries, Face to Face With Scott Peterson, which featured Scott breaking his silence two decades after he was found guilty for the murder of Laci and […]
The Los Angeles Innocence Project’s Arguments for Scott Peterson’s Appeal
“Scott Peterson always maintained his innocence. And now the Los Angeles Innocence Project is arguing to the federal court that the constitutional basis of his conviction is not viable and that he was wrongfully prosecuted and convicted. First they’re arguing that new fetal biometric science suggests that Laci Peterson likely didn’t die on December 24, 2002. That she may not have died for many days or even weeks later,” Pixley explained in the docuseries. “If they’re right, that means that Scott Peterson is innocent.”
The LAIP’s second argument is that “new computational hydrodynamic modeling suggests that if Laci Peterson’s body had been placed in the bay in the location where Scott Peterson was fishing, her body and Connor’s body would not have been recovered where they were.”
Additionally, the organization is “challenging the integrity of the investigation.”
Visiting Scott Peterson and Laci Peterson’s Home
During the docuseries, Pixley and retired officer Ninette Toosbuy went to the Peterson’s house to understand the scene of the alleged crime. They noted that the area was very “open,” which would have made it hard for Scott to place Laci’s body into the trunk of his pickup truck without being seen by a neighbor. However, that is what police claimed he did.
Police Argued That Scott Peterson Dumped Laci Peterson’s Body During a Boat Ride
The Modesto Police Department initially argued that Scott killed Laci at their home, put her body in his car and drove her to a marina so he could drop her body in the water during a boat ride.
“The boat is problematic in a number of ways. First of all, if Peterson drove this shallow bottom boat from his warehouse to the Berkeley Marina with his wife’s body in the back, the state’s theory requires Scott to have used a boat cover to conceal Laci’s body. But the physical evidence doesn’t support that argument,” Pixley said. “The LAIP says that the boat straps show no real sign of wear and tear.”
The team behind Netflix’s American Murder: Laci Peterson docuseries offered Scott Peterson a chance to participate — but he chose not to. “We did reach out to Scott and we had a couple of conversations with him in prison,” director Skye Borgman exclusively told Us Weekly. “He ultimately decided not to participate in our documentary.” […]
Pixley added that it was visible at the time of day that Scott went out on the boat, making it likely he would have been seen with the body if he had it with him.
Pixley and Toosbuy both agreed that police quickly determined detectives believed Scott committed the murders because he didn’t follow all of their orders and he acted differently than Laci’s other loved ones.
However, the LAIC argued that police were “focused with tunnel vision on Scott Peterson right out of the gate.”
Scott’s former attorney, Mark Geragos, agreed and said, “They had tunnel vision that it was Scott to any logical, rational explanation otherwise.”
Inside Scott Peterson’s Interrogations
Scott was interrogated the same day that Laci went missing and the tape was released to the public. The state argued that Scott did not appear to be grieving or concerned during the interrogation, and he even took a phone call during it.
“What the public hasn’t been made aware of was that that phone call was coming in from Laci’s sister, Amy,” Pixley said.
Toosbuy said that police likely already knew they believed he was the suspect during his first interrogation.
Pixley added that Scott’s “cooperation with the police was significant,” noting that “he agreed to multiple interviews on the day of her disappearance.”
“Peterson also agreed to turn over to them all of his devices … he agreed to give them a lie detector test,” Pixley continued, noting that he never took a lie detector test because his father felt uneasy about it.
Netflix announced a docuseries about Laci Peterson‘s murder as Peacock is preparing to release a special with her husband — and the man convicted of her killing — Scott Peterson. “One of the most infamous true crime cases, 20 years later with new, exclusive information and Laci’s mother and friends speaking for the first time,” […]
Scott Peterson Was Having an Affair Before Laci Peterson’s Death
Scott initially didn’t tell police he was having an affair with Amber Frey at the time Laci disappeared. However, Pixley argued that Scott being a cheater didn’t make him a killer.
“The fact that Scott Peterson cooperated with the police, extensively on the day of his wife’s disappearance and the days that followed, lays groundwork for a previous argument that this guy was doing everything he could to find his wife,” Pixley said.
Police Claimed That Scott Peterson Kept the Purchase of His Boat a Secret
Geragos said the theory that Scott took out the boat to get rid of Laci’s body “never made any sense.”
Prosecutors argued that Scott bought the boat with the “purpose of murdering his wife and using the boat to deposit her body in the San Francisco Bay.” However, Scott claimed he bought it for his father-in-law as a Christmas gift and he allegedly took it out on the day of Laci’s disappearance to test it out.
In 2024, the LAIC found handwritten notes in the Peterson’s home about the boat that were allegedly written by Laci and were never given to the defense team.
“If true, that means that not only was she aware of the boat, but that she participated in the purchase of accessories for the boat. And if she knew about Scott’s boat, the whole argument at the time of the trial that he premeditated her murder and purchased the boat in order to carry out the disposal of her body is false,” Pixley said.
Pixley recruited the help of an independent handwriting examiner, who confirmed the note was likely written by Laci.
Scott Peterson Was Accused of Dropping Laci Peterson’s Body in the Water
Pixley further reflected on the police’s theory that Scott dropped Laci’s body in the water during a boat ride. He explained that new science “challenges” the police’s arguments that the bodies washed up in a place that made sense for where Scott would have allegedly dropped them.
Netflix Convicted murderer Scott Peterson originally had the support of his and Laci Peterson‘s family after her death — but allegiances have since shifted. American Murder: Laci Peterson, which premiered on Wednesday, August 14, highlighted the voices of Laci’s family and friends two decades after her death. Laci went missing in 2002 while she was […]
“The Los Angeles Innocence Project makes the argument that the new tidal science changes this case and undermines the reliability of the verdict here,” he said, noting that new tidal science “places the bodies being inserted in the bay from a shallow water location, like the Albany Bulb.”
Pixley went on to note that there’s “no suggestion Scott Peterson was at the Albany Bulb” and there’s “no suggestion that he drove his car out in that direction” at the time of Laci’s disappearance.
Laci Peterson’s Disappearance Was Considered a ‘Timeline Case’
Pixley said that Laci’s disappearance was considered a “timeline case.”
“The state established their entire timeline on the basis of the testimony of one person, Karen Servas, the Petersons’ neighbor. But was Karen Servas’ testimony as critical as prosecutors made it out to be?” Pixley asked.
Servas found the Petersons’ dog, McKenzie, unattended with her leash attached on the front yard on the morning of December 24. She placed the dog in the Petersons’ backyard before she went on errands.
The state argued that Laci must have been dead on the morning of December 24, which was why she didn’t take McKenzie out on her morning walk. “The state never addressed how McKenzie got a leash on in the first place, why she was out in the front yard or any alternative timeline that would’ve involved Laci preparing to go for a walk and being called back into the house,” Pixley said.
Chris Pixley Questions the Modesto Police Department’s Investigation
Pixley argued that the Modesto Police Department wasn’t qualified to handle the case because murder was uncommon in the area.
He also said that they didn’t follow up with many witnesses. “Fifteen witnesses came forward with eyewitness sightings of Laci. The sheer number of eyewitnesses, that’s compelling,” Pixley said. “The witnesses placed Laci Peterson walking her dog in her neighborhood after the time that Scott Peterson would’ve left for his warehouse and for the Berkeley Marina. The majority of the witnesses contradict Scott’s and the state’s timeline of events.”
More than two decades after Laci Peterson vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, her husband Scott Peterson remains behind bars — but his legal team is still fighting to overturn his conviction. Scott was found guilty in November 2004 of murdering his pregnant wife and their unborn son, Conner, and his case continues to draw national […]
“That’s not something you can dismiss, but it was actively being dismissed by the investigators,” Pixley said, adding that the findings “challenge” if it was a “thorough investigation” because witness testimonies were dismissed.
Pixley went on to speak to several of the witnesses, who corroborated that police never followed up to discuss their version of events when they saw Laci walking McKenzie on the day of her disappearance.
The case will continue to be broken down when part 2 of Scott Peterson: The New Evidence airs on A&E on Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. ET.
Bachelor in Paradise’s Joe Amabile is sharing why he opted to say yes to a potentially dangerous surgery after doctors found what appears to be a brain tumor.
Speaking to his wife, Serena Pitt, on the Thursday, July 16, episode of the “Not Married to This” podcast, Joe, 40, opened up about the tough health decisions he was unexpectedly faced with.
“I mean, there’s something in my brain. Like there’s no other way around it. Like there’s something there and that’s… you don’t want anything in your brain,” Joe said.
After sharing on Instagram earlier this week that doctors had discovered a “blueberry size lesion” on his brain, Joe is now planning surgery to remove it and have it tested.
“So, basically, it was, we’ll never know what this is by just monitoring it. We will only know by taking it out or or biopsying it,” Joe explained on the podcast. “And from my understanding, they only do biopsies in the brain if removing it is very dangerous. But where mine is located, it seems like it’s a less dangerous scale to remove it. I mean, the surgery is very dangerous.”
He continued, “Craniotomy, which is scary. It’s a serious surgery.”
Joe shared that he wanted to nip the situation in the bud after catching the potential tumor early rather than gamble with his health.
“I was pretty much like, okay to me, monitoring something that we don’t know what it is… it could potentially get worse very fast. I was kind of like, ‘I’m going to do the surgery,” he said of making the call to move forward.
Despite the seriousness of the medical procedure, Joe said he was hopeful for a positive outcome. “Hopefully they get 100% of it or at least 99.4,” he added.
Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Serena, 28, added that before Joe agreed to the surgery, the couple spoke with the medical experts to get their opinions.
“We did ask the neuro-oncologist and neurosurgeon separately, ‘If this was you, if you had this scan in your brain, what would you do?’ And they both without hesitation said, ‘I would take this out,’” she shared. “They said the likelihood that this is something even though it’s slow growing, it’s going to grow into something aggressive or problematic is very high.”
When Joe first shared his health news with his Instagram followers on Monday, July 13, he noted that the surgery will take place in the next two weeks.
Bachelor Nation alum Serena Pitt is thanking fans for their “love and support” after news of husband Joe Amabile’s brain tumor. “Finding out that Joe has a brain tumor has come with so many emotions. It has felt very scary, overwhelming and heavy at times,” Serena, 28, captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 14. […]
In the social media post, Joe described experiencing “a wild couple weeks” after finding out the news.
“I definitely wasn’t expecting this,” he divulged. “I think it’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Oh, something like this will never happen to me.’ And here I am.”
Joe gave a shout-out to New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the caption of the post.
“This past month has been a lot of ups and downs to say the least. After multiple scans and MRIs I have what looks to be an early stage brain tumor. In two weeks I’ll be undergoing a craniotomy to have it removed — yeah brain surgery — @memorialsloankettering,” he wrote. “I’m doing my best to stay positive during this time and am lucky to have a lot of support from family and friends ❤️.”
The past couple of weeks have been difficult for the box office. The likes of James Gunn and Peter Safran‘s Supergirl, Illumination‘s Minions & Monsters, and the live-action Moana movie all struggled in their theatrical debuts, showing yet again that audiences are hungry for fresh ideas. This weekend, there is almost no doubt that the biggest new arrival will be far from a disappointment, as Christopher Nolan‘s most ambitious film yet, The Odyssey, sails onto global screens. Aside from what’s going on at the box office, what else should you be watching this weekend? Here’s a list of three movies you should stream this weekend on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
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‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 64% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Based on Suzanne Collins‘ books of the same name, The Hunger Games is one of the biggest movie franchises of the past two decades. In 2023, a prequel to the hugely successful original, set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteered as tribute, arrived in the form of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which follows an unlikely, complicated, blossoming romance during the 10th Hunger Games.
Ahead of the release of a second prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, this November, remind yourself of the twisting drama and dark romance of The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes this weekend. Starring the likes of Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, and Viola Davis, this gripping story is led by an outstanding cast packed with talent, all working at their best.
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‘Apollo 13’ (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.7/10
Right now, Tom Hanks is treating theatergoing audiences to acclaimed family fun in Toy Story 5. If you can’t get enough of one of Hollywood’s best, then why not catch his ambitious sci-fi gem this weekend on Netflix? Based on the book Lost Moon by Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger, two-time Academy Award winner Ron Howard‘s Apollo 13 follows NASA’s attempts to return the damaged ship safely to Earth.
As grand in its scope and sentiment as it is detailed in its character drama, Apollo 13 might be one of the most underrated sci-fi movies of the ’90s. Boasting one of Hanks’ best performances, alongside Bill Paxton, Top Gun: Maverick‘s Ed Harris, Gary Sinise, and Kevin Bacon, this box office smash is just as breathtaking today as it was three decades ago when it earned a global haul of $335 million against a $65 million budget.
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‘High Fidelity’ (2000)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10
We might watch movies for visual pleasure, but the art of curating a great soundtrack is also worth celebrating. With that in mind, why not indulge in one of the very best this weekend — featuring the likes of Elton John, The Velvet Underground, Queen, Elvis Costello, and more — in High Fidelity, Stephen Frears’ 2000 romantic comedy based on Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel of the same name.
The film stars John Cusack as Rob Gordon, the owner of a failing record store who believes in the traditional consumption and selling of music. After his girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), walks out on him, Rob is forced to examine what went wrong. An undeniable modern cult classic, this brilliantly funny and surprisingly touching rom-com is a must-watch for anyone with even a slight taste in music.
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March 31, 2000
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113 minutes
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