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Boy, 15, ‘Kills Parents And Sister And Posts Pictures Online’ Before Shooting Himself
Boy, 15, ‘kills parents and sister and posts pictures online’ before shooting himself
William Quince Colburn III, 15, allegedly posted pictures of his dead relatives on social media, with officers tracking him down to a caravan park in Ingleside, Texas
A 15-year-old boy reportedly killed his parents and younger sister before posting gruesome pictures of their bodies online and then taking his own life.
William Quince Colburn III is said to have shot his 53-year-old mum Jana Colburn on her birthday, alongside his dad William Colburn Jr, 63, and 13-year-old sister Emma.
The teenager also allegedly killed the family’s two dogs, with officers discovering the ‘graphic scene’ inside the trailer on Wednesday morning.
Police tracked down the teen after he shared pictures of his dead relatives on social media and threatened to carry out a school shooting.
Officers asked the shooter to step outside the caravan in Ingleside, Texas, and then heard a single gunshot followed by ‘the thud of a person falling to the ground’.
Texas Aransas Pass Police Department said: “Entry was made into the RV and immediately discovered the graphic scene shared over social media.
“The male juvenile was likewise found deceased from a gunshot wound. In total, investigators found four deceased bodies and two deceased dogs.”
Jana Colburn’s daughter Mahria Martin Batts has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral costs.
On the page, which has raised more than £8,700, she wrote: “This morning, we all woke up excited to tell our mother a Happy 53rd Birthday.
“Instead, we were devastated with news that has broken us to our core. At approximately 8am, my brother, Marvin, received a phone call that no one ever wants to receive.
“He was contacted by a judge in Aransas Pass, Texas that a tragedy had taken place.
“We were told that there was an incident that had taken the lives of our mother (Jana Colburn would be 53 today), father (William “Buck” Colburn Jr. 62), little sister (Emma Colburn 13) and brother (William “Quince” Colburn III 15).
“As you can imagine, this is hard for us right now. This is not something we ever imagined to happen. We were not prepared for 1 loss, yet alone 4. Especially our siblings.
“We are hurt. We do not understand. We are lost. We are angry.”
San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera said officers spoke with the gunman before he took his own life.
Mr Rivera said: “Shortly after 2 am DPS McAllen contacted our office that a 15 year old male posted disturbing photos on social media of his deceased family members stating he killed them.
“Aransas Pass PD called us moments later that they received the same information and that he threatened to continue his violence at an area school.
“Our deputies working with Aransas Pass & Ingleside PD were able to locate his RV residence.
“The officers approached the residence and spoke with a male from the outside of the RV & asked him to come out. He said no then a single gun shot was heard.”
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Policeman remanded for allegedly raping teenager inside Lagos office

An Ogba Magistrate Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of 56-year-old policeman Owolabi Akinlolu at the Maximum Correctional Centre Kirikiri for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in his office.
Owolabi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Ogudu Police Station in Lagos, allegedly raped the survivor in his office after promising to help recover her phone, which was stolen by one-chance robbers while she was returning from Ikeja with her grandmother and siblings.
Akinlolu reportedly summoned the teenager to his office on June 29, claiming they had apprehended the suspect who had stolen her phone two weeks earlier.Upon arriving at the police station, the senior police officer allegedly locked his office door behind him and raped the teenager.
In July 2024, the survivor’s mother, Mrs Aramide Olupona, accused the police of attempting to cover up the case, revealing that the suspect’s wife and family had pleaded with her to drop the charges, as Akinlolu was set to retire in December 2024.
At the Magistrate Court 11 on Tuesday, the prosecution counsel, backed by a seven-paragraph affidavit, urged the court to remand the defendant, stating that the offence of defilement violates Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.In response to the prosecution’s request, Magistrate O.O. Fagboun ordered the defendant’s remand at the Maximum Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until March 11, 2025, for trial and further proceedings. Punch
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Saudi Arabia releases new 2025 Hajj rules, bans children, updated visa policies

Saudi Arabia has announced new changes to the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, including a new restriction barring children from participating.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stated that the move aimed to protect children from potential dangers posed by heavy crowds during the pilgrimage.
The decision is part of broader efforts to ensure a safer and more seamless Hajj experience.
According to the ministry, the large crowds during Hajj pose serious risks to children, making this precautionary measure necessary.
Additionally, priority for the 2025 Hajj will be given to first-time pilgrims to allow more Muslims the opportunity to undertake this religious obligation at least once in their lives.
● Changes in visa regulations
Starting February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas for pilgrims from 14 countries, including India, to prevent unauthorized Hajj participation.
Authorities noted that unauthorized pilgrimages had contributed to overcrowding at key sites, making crowd management and safety more challenging.
The updated visa policy aims to improve the overall Hajj experience by controlling the number of attendees.
Saudi authorities continue to refine Hajj regulations to make the pilgrimage safer and more organized.
Pilgrims are encouraged to register through official channels and follow the new guidelines to avoid complications.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia had also introduced significant changes to its visa policy, effective February 1, 2025, limiting travellers from 14 countries to single-entry visas.
This move aims to address concerns over unauthorized Hajj pilgrims entering the country on long-term visit visas.
● Affected Countries
The new regulations target travellers from the following nations: Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. As part of the policy shift, the Saudi government has indefinitely suspended the one-year multiple-entry visas for tourism, business, and family visits from these countries.
●¡Hajj registration and new payment options
Saudi citizens and residents can register for the 2025 Hajj season via the Nusuk app or the official website. Applicants are required to verify their personal details and register their travel companions.
A new instalment-based payment plan has also been introduced for domestic pilgrims. Payments can be made in three stages: a 20% deposit within 72 hours of booking, followed by two 40% instalments due by Ramadan 20 and Shawwal 20. The ministry clarified that reservations will only be confirmed once the final payment is received.
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Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Plateau

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims along the Barkin Ladi-Mangu road in Mairana village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Intelligence sources said the rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, following intelligence on the abduction.
The sources said that the victims were kidnapped at approximately 7:45 a.m. on February 11, 2025.
In response, troops from Sector 8 of Operation Golden Peace swiftly mobilized to the scene, where they discovered a red Ford Space Bus parked along the roadside.
Troops immediately conducted a search operation in the surrounding bushes, leading to the successful rescue of the three victims unharmed.
The kidnappers had abandoned them and fled upon sighting the advancing security personnel.
The victims were reunited with their vehicle and continued their journey safely. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing criminals.
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