Anna Mathew

About Author

Anna is a news writer at MEAWW, covering U.S. politics, crime, and global reporting with a narrative prowess that defies conventional norms. Driven by a quest to unveil stories hidden behind closed doors, she is fueled by a pursuit of fairness, aiming to expose systemic flaws and celebrate the potential for justice.

Area of Interest

Anna is a skilled political writer who has contributed to the coverage of the U.S. election cycle of 2024, spotlighting major campaigns and emerging trends. By curating insights from a wide range of reputable media sources, she provides her audience with a thorough understanding of the latest developments in politics, crime, and various emerging trends. Beyond the keyboard, she's a traveler at heart, seeking to script her own tales. She also finds joy in making four-legged friends, and her love for discovering new music keeps her dancing through the hustle of life.

Previous Experiences

Anna has previously worked in the marketing field, managing branding, content, and operations for both startups and established companies.

LATEST

Mac Bailey Marquette: Ex-Alabama police officer pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Steve Perkins

The incident unfolded on September 29 when police officials accompanied a tow truck driver attempting to repossess Steve Perkins' truck

Feb 12

Todd Scott: Man convicted in 1988 murder of NYPD officer Edward Byrne denied parole

Edward Byrne was murdered while sitting in his squad car while guarding the house of a witness for a drug case in 1988

Feb 12

Geanna Bradley: Legal guardians charged after 10-year-old girl dies from 'prolonged abuse' and starvation

The investigation identified multiple causes of Geanna Bradley's death, including starvation, blunt force injury due to assault, and pneumonia

Feb 12

Gerald White: Driver sentenced to 25 years for killing two during New Jersey pop-up car rally

Gerald White is now subject to the No Early Release Act, mandating that he must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole

Feb 12

Barry Lee Whelpley: Minnesota man charged in teen’s 1972 rape-murder found dead in Illinois cell

Julie Ann Hanson's body was discovered with 36 stab wounds after she went missing on July 7, 1972, while en route to her brother’s baseball game

Feb 11

Kenneth DeHart: Manhunt underway in Tennessee for 'Armed and Dangerous' suspect who fatally shot sheriff's deputy

Warrants for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and felon in possession of a firearm have been issued

Feb 10

Gary Thompson: Driver, 70, charged in fatal collision with school teacher after family beer night, released without bond

Instead of incarceration, Gary Thompson was ordered to drive with an ignition interlock device

Feb 10

Dana Leigh Mustian: NC mom missing for over 2 months after failing to show up at her 6-year-old's birthday party, search continues

Dana Leigh Mustian was last seen at her Dorothy Drive home in Warrenton, North Carolina, on November 30, 2023, around 1.30 pm

Feb 10

Ohio teacher undergoes skull surgery after alleged classroom assault by 16-year-old student

The student has been charged with one count of felonious assault, with additional disciplinary actions expected from the school district

Feb 9

Alex Murdaugh found guilty in 'trial of the century' with defense alleging jury tampering

Alex Murdaugh was pronounced guilty of the June 2021 murders of his wife Maggie, and son Paul

Feb 9

Thomas Routt: ‘Person of interest’ in Elkhorn sports bar shooting of Gina and Emerson Weingart identified as parolee with long rap sheet

Police said the Weingarts were the only two people in the bar when a shooter came in and killed them

Feb 8

Tavon Battle: Baltimore man sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting 13-year-old just weeks after release from custody

On November 7, 2022, Tavon Battle opened fire at a crowded corner in Southeast Baltimore, killing Kelsey Washington and injuring another bystander

Feb 8

Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths: Criminal charges loom if drug overdose linked to supplier

Toxicology results revealed that the victims had cocaine and fentanyl in their systems

Feb 8

'Nothing but lies': Selena Quintanilla's father Abraham slams explosive docuseries featuring daughter's killer Yolanda Saldivar

The release of the upcoming two-part series has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with Quintanilla's father Abraham vehemently condemning the project

Feb 8

Lady Bird Lake deaths: Austin police dismiss serial killer theories despite 10 bodies found in 18 months

Over the past 18 months, the tranquil reservoir has become the final resting place for 10 individuals, the latest discovery being on February 5

Feb 7

Derek Eugene Pettis: California Gov Gavin Newsom blocks parole for man who shot deputy and killed volunteer chaplain in 1994

California Governor Gavin Newsom overturned a September 2023 decision, which was in favor of granting Derek Eugene Pettis a 'youthful offender' parole

Feb 7

Tex McIver: Ex-Atlanta lawyer convicted of killing wife could be released next year after plea deal

The Georgia Supreme Court reversed Claud 'Tex' McIver’s initial conviction in 2022 after he filed his appeal in 2020

Feb 7

Alex Murdaugh case: Court orders compensation for Paul Murdaugh's boat crash victims from killer dad's assets

Paul Murdaugh drove his boat into a bridge while supposedly intoxicated, injuring passengers and killing Mallory Beach, 19

Feb 7

Kimmy Dauntain Jr: Louisiana teen charged with attempted murder escapes custody, turned in by parents after three-day manhunt

Kimmy Dauntain Jr, 17, was being escorted to a relative's funeral when he escaped on Friday, February 2

Feb 6

Sterling Alavache: Florida thug who held hostages at knifepoint shot and killed by SWAT sniper during tense standoff

Sterling Ramon Alavache, 36, was a convicted felon with a lengthy criminal history

Feb 6

Bryan Rhoden: Georgia man gets life in prison for killing 3 including golf pro Gene Siller after pleading guilty to avoid death penalty

Bryan Rhoden, 26, pleaded guilty to 17 counts in connection with the 2021 murders of pro golfer Gene Siller, Paul Pierson, and Henry Valdez

Feb 6

'I knew her secrets': Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldiva breaks silence 30 years after shooting superstar

The convict, who was both a friend and a mega fan of Selena, fatally shot the 23-year-old singer in 1995, only two weeks before her 24th birthday

Feb 6

Courtney Clenney: Adult model accused of BF's murder allegedly threatened to burn down teenager's house for rejecting her advances

An unidentified father noted that Courtney Clenney threatened his teen son after he refused to kiss her and recalled her violent outburst

Feb 6

Gunman Ethan Crumbley's mom Jennifer awaits verdict in first parental accountability trial for Oxford High School shooting

On the day of the shooting, the Crumbleys were summoned to the school after a teacher discovered disturbing drawings on Ethan's assignment

Feb 6

Joseph Hoek: South Dakota suspect involved in high-speed police chase that killed Chief Deputy faces possible death penalty

Police said Joseph Hoek was on a 'downward spiral' marked by drug use and escalating threats of violence

Feb 5

Vernon Lashawn Hicks: Person of interest in killing of Portsmouth man on the run as suspect eludes cops

Hicks was present at the homicide and is wanted for questioning, police said

Feb 5

Thomas Ogden: Body of 62-year-old man with ‘signs of trauma’ found in north Phoenix home

Detectives are actively investigating Thomas Ogden's death while awaiting the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's findings to determine the cause

Feb 5

22-year-old man fatally hit by two drivers while crossing Bronx street

An unnamed 22-year-old man was hit by two cars on White Plains Road near Archer St in Parkchester, Bronx in the early hours of Sunday, February 4

Feb 5

Selena Martinez: Rhode Island woman who killed boyfriend's grandmother for drug money gets over three decades in prison

Selena Martinez's DNA was found on the trash bag used in the suffocation of Eudora Gustafson, 65

Feb 4

Asa Ellerup: Doubts cast on alibi of accused Gilgo Beach killer’s wife, may have been in town during murder

Rex Heuermann has been held without bail since his arrest for the murder of four sex workers whose remains were discovered in 2010

Feb 4

Ethan Crumbley: Oxford High School shooter's mom and her married lover accused of holding sex parties while ignoring his mental health pleas

Prosecutors argue that Jennifer Crumbley neglecting her teen son Ethan Crumbley's mental health pleas led to the 2021 Oxford High School shooting

Feb 3

Nicholas McGee: NYC man confesses in exchange for cigarette to hiding drug dealer's severed head in fridge for 2 years

Nicholas McGee confessed to killing Kawsheen Gelzer over a drug dispute and severing his head before storing it in the fridge for nearly two years

Feb 3

Texas trio leave baby girl gasping for air after blowing fentanyl smoke in infant's face to silence her cries

Three people have been arrested on child endangerment charges after police allegedly found fentanyl in a baby’s diaper bag

Feb 3

Gina and Emerson Weingart: Bartender mysteriously found shot dead with husband inside Wisconsin bar in 'nerve-wracking' incident

The recently married couple was discovered dead around 12:10 am, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Elkhorn Police Department and various agencies

Feb 3

Matt Lampi: Minnesota tattoo parlor owner indicted for bizarre cadaver parts theft and trafficking

'With these charges, we are seeking to secure some measure of justice for all these victims', Attorney Gerard M Karam said

Feb 2

Nathan Land: Michigan man charged with manslaughter after allegedly fatally stabbing teen brother

'This incident is a reminder that the cycle of abuse within families can escalate to unimaginable tragedies,' said Prosecutor Peter Lucido

Feb 2

Alan Filion: Teen 'serial swatter' who allegedly made hundreds of false threats in US charged $75 for hoax mass shooting

Alan Filion, 17, is believed to be a serial 'swatter' behind hundreds of swatting incidents and bomb threats in the US

Feb 2

Tiffani Bogroff: Mother arrested for leaving teen alone in uninhabited home for one month while living with boyfriend in another state

The appalling discovery was made by officers from the Manheim Township Police Department on January 12, revealing a minor living alone in unimaginable conditions

Feb 1

Bryan Kohberger case: Suspect in Idaho student massacre requests change of venue after delay in trial

The proceedings surrounding Bryan Kohberger's case have been largely conducted behind closed doors, with a restrictive gag order in place

Feb 1

Toxicology reports reveal 'several' illegal drugs in Chiefs fans found 'frozen to death' outside friend's home

Cocaine and other illegal drugs were reportedly found in toxicology reports from the three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found frozen to death

Feb 1

Courtney Clenney: Parents of adult model accused of killing boyfriend arrested for tampering with victim’s laptop

Courtney Clenney claimed she stabbed her crypto-trader boyfriend to death in self-defense

Jan 31

Justin Mohn: Pennsylvania man, 32, beheads father, shows severed head on YouTube advocating 'revolution' against Biden regime

Justin Mohn held a bag containing his dad's head up during the politically charged YouTube video

Jan 31

Jordan Willis: New video shows HIV scientist cuffed after 3 Chiefs fans and pals were found frozen to death in his backyard

Jordan Willis insists on lack of knowledge regarding friends' deaths

Jan 31

11-year-old Atlanta boy hunted down and shot right next to busy road as cops seek three suspects

'The victim was subsequently discovered by the suspects, and all three suspects discharged firearms at the victim, striking him twice,' police said

Jan 31

Thomas Creech: Idaho 'serial killer' denied clemency to remain state's longest-serving prisoner

Idaho's parole board definitively denied clemency to Thomas Creech on January 29, ensuring his status as the state's longest-serving prisoner

Jan 30

Adriana Kuch: Brutally bullied New Jersey teen's family sues school over 'culture of violence' after she killed herself

Adriana Kuch's family filed a lawsuit against her school for doing nothing to stop the 'harassment' and 'bullying'

Jan 30

Brandon Kapas: Florida gunman kills retired priest and his sister, injures cops before being shot dead

Brandon Kapas, with a history of arrests dating back to 2019, was eventually shot dead by law enforcement

Jan 30

Jam Master Jay murder trial: Witnesses detail Run-DMC legend's 2002 killing fueled by greed

Testimonies from Lydia High, Jam Master Jay's manager, and Uriel 'Tony' Rincon, a close friend, shed light on the motives behind his killing

Jan 30

India O'Hanlon: San Diego cops hunt for missing woman last seen on disturbing Zoom call with 'unknown male'

India O'Hanlon's father said his daughter seemed 'distracted, high and agitated' by the arrival of an 'unknown male' during their last video call

Jan 29

Bertha Yalter: Florida woman attempts to kill husband of five decades over postcard from girlfriend he dated six decades ago

Bertha Yalter, 71, allegedly attempted to kill her husband, fueled by emotions triggered by a postcard from his ex-girlfriend dating back six decades

Jan 29