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Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Gang member charged with second-degree murder following tragic death of reality star
A man has been charged with second-degree murder and vehicular homicide over a car crash that killed reality star Monica Sandoval Saavedra. According to The News Tribune, Tacoma resident Time Time, 40, killed Monica after losing control of his vehicle while fleeing from police on June 14. The mom-of-two, who found fame as 'Spicy Monii' on the reality show Joseline's Cabaret, was pronounced dead, aged 35, after being taken to a nearby hospital. Time had previously spent more than a decade in prison over his part in a gang shooting that killed a 20-year-old woman in 2010. The events leading up to the fatal crash that killed Monica took place around 3.30am, when two Sheriff's Office deputies noticed a Chrysler 300, driven by Time, which appeared to speeding in a 30mph zone. According to probable cause documents, Time allegedly sped away from the deputies, reaching speeds of over 100mph and running a red light and a stop sign, as well as driving in the wrong lane. Time 'misjudged the curve in the road and lost control of his car,' crashing into a park and ride lot. After the crash, deputies found Time and another male passenger still in their vehicle. Monica was discovered on her back and unresponsive in the parking lot before officially being pronounced dead at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. Time had been out of prison since November, 2022, after serving almost 11 years of a 12.5-year prison sentence for his role in a 2010 shooting incident that killed Camilla Love, 20, and injured her brother. According to prosecutors, Time and six other men were members of the same gang and were out looking for rival gang members to kill in retaliation for a nightclub shooting. Instead, they murdered Camilla and wounded her brother Josh, who had no connection to the gang whatsoever. The siblings just happened to be in a red car, and Josh was wearing a red jacket, which is a color associated with the gang. Saul Mex was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years, while Time Time, who served as a lookout, got a lighter sentence and a charge of leading organized crime. Monica found fame last year as a contestant on season five of Joseline's Cabaret, which is one of The Zeus Network's most popular shows. Hosted by Love & Hip-Hop star Joseline Hernandez, the X-rated reality series sees strippers and sex workers competing to earn a spot in Hernandez's touring strip show. Monica was known for being the only plus-size contestant on her season and repeatedly stated during her tenure on the show that she was proud to represent bigger women and Latinas. She was also known for being more conservative than her co-stars and was even branded 'boring' for her refusal to participate in some of the show's wilder scenes. The Zeus Network issued a statement about Monica's death last week. 'We're deeply saddened to share that #SpicyMonii, who brought unforgettable energy to #JoselinesCabaretTexas, has tragically passed away. Your energy, beauty, and presence will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Queen,' the network wrote. Hernandez herself also weighed in, posting a string of crying emojis on Zeus' official Instagram account. Monica was a mother to two teenage boys, Tyrese and Angel. Monica was known for being the only plus-size contestant on her season and repeatedly stated that she was proud to represent bigger women and Latinas on the show Her sister Melissa has since started a GoFundMe to raise money for Monica's funeral service and to support her two sons. 'On behalf of our entire family, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported us during this incredibly painful time,' Melissa wrote on the GoFundMe page. 'Your generous donations, kind messages, prayers, and love have meant the world to us as we grieve the loss of our beloved sister Monica and come together to support her two beautiful boys she left behind,' she continued. 'From the bottom of our hearts thank you. Your compassion has been a light during our darkest days, and we are truly, unconditionally grateful.' She finished, 'We will be sharing details about Monica's memorial service very soon. Thank you again for holding our family close.' Meanwhile, season six of Joseline's Cabaret is currently filming in California. Hernandez and her dancers are also set to kick off a four-date tour across California later this month which will be filmed for the show.
CBS News
15-06-2025
- CBS News
4-year-old killed, 3 others hurt in suspected DWI crash in Rockland County
A 4-year-old girl died Saturday after she was struck by a suspected drunk driver in Spring Valley, Rockland County. Two other children and one adult were also hit and injured. It happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Old Nyack Turnpike near Zachary Court. Spring Valley Police said a 31-year-old man and three children – ages 5, 4 and 2 – were walking on a sidewalk as they left a park when a driver hit them. According to police, the vehicle then became disabled and the driver was stuck inside. Daughter of Spring Valley Village Trustee killed by suspected drunk driver All four victims and the driver were taken to local hospitals. The 4-year-old girl died from her injuries a few hours later. Sen. Bill Weber identified the victim as Goldy Eisenbach, daughter of Spring Valley Village Trustee Yisroel Eisenbach. Police said the 31-year-old man also suffered life-threatening injuries. The 5-year-old boy suffered serious injuries, and the extent of the 2-year-old boy's injuries was not provided. According to police, the driver, 41-year-old Axel Lopez-Santiago, may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including DWI and aggravated vehicular homicide with a previous DWI conviction. He was arraigned Sunday and is being held on $750,000 cash bail.
Washington Post
07-06-2025
- Washington Post
Jurors have convicted a Minnesota man of killing 5 young woman in a 2023 vehicle crash
MINNEAPOLIS — A state court jury convicted a Minneapolis-area man Friday of third-degree murder and vehicular homicide in the deaths of five young women in a crash that authorities said was caused by him speeding, running a red light and slamming into their car. Jurors in Hennepin County District Court deliberated two days before reaching their verdict in the case of Derrick John Thompson, 29, of Brooklyn Park, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported . In November, a federal court jury convicted Thompson on drug and firearms charges because investigators found a handgun, ammunition and illegal drugs in his vehicle after the June 2023 crash, and he is awaiting sentencing in that case.
Associated Press
06-06-2025
- Associated Press
Jurors have convicted a Minnesota man of killing 5 young woman in a 2023 vehicle crash
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state court jury convicted a Minneapolis-area man Friday of third-degree murder and vehicular homicide in the deaths of five young women in a crash that authorities said was caused by him speeding, running a red light and slamming into their car. Jurors in Hennepin County District Court deliberated two days before reaching their verdict in the case of Derrick John Thompson, 29, of Brooklyn Park, The Minnesota Star Tribune reported. In November, a federal court jury convicted Thompson on drug and firearms charges because investigators found a handgun, ammunition and illegal drugs in his vehicle after the June 2023 crash, and he is awaiting sentencing in that case. He was convicted Friday of 15 charges and his sentencing is set for July 24. Third-degree murder is unintentionally causing a death through 'eminently dangerous' actions and with 'a depraved mind, without regard for human life.' 'His choices that day scarred many lives and affected an entire community,' Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty told reporters following the verdict, according to KARE-TV. The Minneapolis crash victims — Salma Abdikadir, Siham Adam, Sabiriin Ali, Sahra Gesaade and Sagal Hersi — were between 17 and 20 years old, on their way home from preparations for a friend's wedding. Their deaths sparked sorrow and outage among Minnesota's sizeable Somali American population. Prosecutors have said Thompson was driving a black Cadillac Escalade on a Minnesota freeway at 95 mph (153 kph) in a 55 mph- (89 kph-) speed zone and abruptly cut across four lanes of traffic to exit the freeway, flying by a state highway patrol trooper. Thompson's defense attorney, Tyler Bliss, raised questions about whether Thompson's brother might have played a role in the crash that authorities did not investigate. The brother was not charged and testified that he didn't drive the SUV the night of the crash and Thompson was the last person he saw behind the wheel. Bliss called that testimony 'self-serving.' Thompson previously served part of an eight-year prison sentence in California in connection with a 2018 hit-and-run accident that severely injured a woman in the Santa Barbara area. He was released from prison there months before the crash in Minneapolis. Court records show that Thompson is the son of a former Democratic state representative from St. Paul who was sharply critical of police during his one term in office.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Late-night road rage turns deadly in Golden Valley; suspects in custody
Late-night road rage turns deadly in Golden Valley; suspects in custody originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Police are investigating a deadly road rage encounter that happened late Friday night near Highway 100 in Golden Valley. According to Golden Valley Police Department, the "road rage incident" happened around 11:50 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 100 and Duluth Street, leaving a "male victim" dead and multiple suspects in custody. The victim, nor the suspects, have been identified. According to Hennepin County Jail records, a 40-year-old Mounds View woman was arrested by Golden Valley police and booked into the jail early Saturday morning on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide. It's unclear if that individual is connected to the road rage incident. Police say everyone involved in the incident, "including witnesses and suspects," were transported to North Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment as needed." "Preliminary findings confirm the incident originated as a road rage altercation on Hwy 100 and escalated on Duluth St just east of Hwy 100," Golden Valley PD said in a release. "The GVPD is reviewing evidence, including witness statements and surveillance footage, and has identified all involved parties. The suspects remain in custody, and the GVPD says there are no ongoing safety concerns related to this incident." Anyone with information about the deadly incident is urged to call police at 763-593-8079, or send an email to police@ Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement's latest version of events, and may be subject to change. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
