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Mother ‘made disturbing internet searches’ before taking infant son to hospital he later died at Updated 12:06 7 Jan 2025 GMT Published 09:07 7 Jan 2025 GMT Mother ‘made disturbing internet searches’ before taking infant son to hospital he later died at Savawna Bowen, 23, has been accused of waiting too long to seek medical attention for her four month old Olivia Burke Olivia Burke Warning: This article contains discussion of child abuse which some readers may find distressing. A mother is alleged to have made a series of chilling internet searches in the days leading up to her infant son’s death, according to prosecutors. Authorities have accused Savawna Bowen, 23, of waiting too long to seek medical attention for her four-month-old, who passed away on 11 January last year. The mum-of-two, from Oklahoma, was arrested last Friday (3 January) on one count of felony child neglect, almost exactly 12 months after the little boy’s death. The baby’s father, Daquan White, was also charged with the murder and child neglect shortly after the tot was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said he died after sustaining a broken jaw, broken ribs, a broken femur and a severe brain injury, according to Law and Crime. Savawna Bowen allegedly made several internet searches before seeking medical attention for the child (Tulsa County Jail) Savawna Bowen allegedly made several internet searches before seeking medical attention for the child (Tulsa County Jail) Doctors said the four-month-old could have survived if medical help had been sought by Bowen earlier, according to police in the city of Tulsa, The Daily Mail reports. According to an affidavit obtained by News on 6, the mum had left her two children – the four-month-old boy and a two-year-old – in the care of White in early January 2023. Bowen is said to have gone to stay with her boyfriend before returning to the home and raising concerns with the 23-year-old dad about a red spot on their baby’s leg. White is alleged to have then told her that he heard a ‘popping’ sound when he lifted the boy’s leg. It is then claimed that Bowen left the two youngsters in the care of White for another eight hours, as she headed out to spend time with her friends. After eventually returning to the property, she noticed that the four-month-old was crying in pain. White then allegedly admitted that he had put his fingers inside the infant’s mouth and pushed down in a bid to stop the baby from crying, authorities say. The young child later had a seizure. Prosecutors say Daquan White, 23, urged the mum to wait to take the baby to hospital and to lie about his injuries (Tulsa County Jail) Prosecutors say Daquan White, 23, urged the mum to wait to take the baby to hospital and to lie about his injuries (Tulsa County Jail) White is alleged to have pleaded with Bowen to wait to take the baby to hospital and to lie about the injury on their leg, the affidavit states. It explains that on 3 January, 2024, the mum allegedly made an online search for the term ‘popped leg’, and the following day, prosecutors claim that Bowen then searched ‘baby’s femur is sticking out’. The mum is then accused of making other searches including ‘baby not able to move mouth’ and ‘mouth swollen’ on 7 January last year. Bowen finally took the baby to hospital on 8 January, 2024, where doctors reported finding a slew of horrific injuries on the little boy. White was arrested for an outstanding warrant the next day before confessing that he had ‘committed dangerous acts’ on the baby ‘in an effort to get him to be quiet’, police said. Almost exactly a year later, Bowen was arrested with one count of felony child neglect. She was taken into custody at the Tulsa County Jail before posting a $10,000 bond, according to reports. If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, 10am-8pm Monday to Friday. If you are a child seeking advice and support, call Childline for free on 0800 1111, 24/7. Featured Image Credit: Tulsa County Jail Topics: Health, Parenting, US News, Crime Olivia Burke Olivia Burke Advert Advert AD Advert AD Mum’s heartbreaking final post before she died hours later from BBL procedure in UK first Updated 13:45 26 Sep 2024 GMT+1 Published 13:31 26 Sep 2024 GMT+1 Mum’s heartbreaking final post before she died hours later from BBL procedure in UK first Two people have been arrested in connection with the mother’s death Ella Scott Ella Scott A British mum-of-five who died following a ‘liquid Brazilian bum lift (BBL)’ procedure posted about her family in a final Facebook post before her death. Alice Delsie Preete Webb, 33, has been named as the first person in the UK to die following a liquid BBL procedure. It’s understood the beautician attended a studio in Gloucester on Monday evening (September 23) where she underwent the ‘minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment’. Two people have been arrested in connection with Webb’s death (Facebook / Alice Webb) Two people have been arrested in connection with Webb’s death (Facebook / Alice Webb) She died at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday (September 24), officials confirmed. Gloucestershire Police’s Major Crime team is currently investigating Webb’s death. The two people who have been arrested have now been released on bail. The night before undergoing the ‘cosmetic procedure’ (September 22), the mother took to Facebook to post a picture of a pre-surgery ‘present’ given to her by one of her daughters. The gift was a small pumpkin, which was shared with the caption: “How cute”. In the comments section, she uploaded another snap of the now-carved pumpkin with a tealight inside. Alongside the image, she wrote: “My little lamp,” as per The Sun. Webb shared a picture of a pumpkin before her death (Facebook / Alice Webb) Webb shared a picture of a pumpkin before her death (Facebook / Alice Webb) Following Webb’s death, her partner Dane Knight has released a statement. “Want to say a heart felt thank you to all family and friends that were here for us at our time of need, including all of the kind messages sent to my children and myself,” he wrote. “There was some very beautiful messages sent by some of your children that formed a start of a smile from the corner of my kids mouth. “I feel this is important saying this as I will not accept speculations from adults being accidentally being eavesdropped by children and unnecessary questions raised to the five girls, so be extremely careful on what you say and who’s around! My children are extremely vulnerable!” He added that those speaking about his partner’s death should have her five daughters’ ‘feelings at heart’. Dr Paul Banwell, a founding member of the Safer Cosmetic Surgery Group has explained how a liquid BBL is considered a ‘controversial procedure within the industry’. A doctor has issued a warning following the woman’s death (Facebook/Alice Webb) A doctor has issued a warning following the woman’s death (Facebook/Alice Webb) Unlike traditional BBL surgery, the liquid version uses dermal filler injections to ‘enhance the shape and size’ of a person’s buttocks. “At present, Brazilian butt lifts, including liquid BBLs (and all other injectables) are legal in the UK but sadly remain woefully unregulated,” the plastic surgeon told LADbible. “This heartbreaking news should prompt action at their highest levels. I hope this loss will encourage much-needed urgent conversations about improving safety standards in the UK aesthetics industry and make this a doctor-only procedure.” He added that anyone who is thinking about going under the knife should always make sure their chosen practitioner is ‘fully medically qualified’ and that they specialise in the procedure you’re considering. Featured Image Credit: Facebook/Alice Webb Topics: Crime, Health, UK News, Facebook, Social Media Ella Scott Ella Scott Advert Advert AD Advert AD Witness made disturbing joke moment before Luigi Mangione was arrested at McDonald’s Published 14:49 11 Dec 2024 GMT Witness made disturbing joke moment before Luigi Mangione was arrested at McDonald’s Larry, a witness present at McDonald’s during the arrest, recounted the bizarre encounter to reporters Sara Keenan Sara Keenan A McDonald’s customer has recalled the chilling moment when he unknowingly joked about a wanted fugitive moments before the suspect’s arrest at the fast-food chain. The incident took place at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, where Luigi Mangione, suspected of being the notorious ‘New York shooter’, was apprehended by authorities. Mr Mangione was charged on Monday night with second-degree murder following last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The crime spree had sparked a nationwide manhunt, with Mangione’s face plastered across news outlets and social media platforms. Larry, a witness present at the McDonald’s during the arrest, recounted the bizarre encounter to reporters. He and his friends were casually joking among themselves when Mangione entered the restaurant. “One of my friends, and I thought he was kidding when the shooter – who they made the arrest on – came in, he made a comment: ‘Well, that looks like the shooter from New York’,'” Larry said. “But the group of us thought it was more of a joke, and we were kidding about it. But then, as it turned out, it was him.” Luigi Mangione was charged on Monday night with murder following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) Luigi Mangione was charged on Monday night with murder following the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) The group didn’t take the comment seriously, brushing it off as a tasteless joke. Larry admitted he didn’t think much of it at the time and even left the restaurant shortly after to attend church. It wasn’t until later that the reality of the situation hit him. News broke that the man he and his friends had been joking about was indeed Mangione, who was arrested on-site by law. “It was like she got in her mind: ‘Oh, my God, it’s a guy from New York’,” Larry said on Tuesday. A restaurant employee also told him she had spotted the likeness. She took particular note of his “eyes and his eyebrows” while taking his order. A witness named Larry has spoken of the moment he realised he was in the same McDonald’s restaurant as Mangione (FOX Digital) A witness named Larry has spoken of the moment he realised he was in the same McDonald’s restaurant as Mangione (FOX Digital) Mr Mangione was detained by police at 09:58 local time (14:58 GMT) after being recognised by a customer at the fast-food outlet, who flagged their concern to an employee who then called local police, the BBC reports. Officers found him sitting in the restaurant wearing a blue mask and looking at a laptop. They said they recognised him as the suspect after he removed the mask. When asked whether he had been to New York recently, he ‘became quiet and started to shake’, according to an affidavit. He was found in possession of a gun and a handwritten document that expressed ‘ill will’ towards corporate America and a false ID, according to police. Collin Rugg Collin Rugg @CollinRugg · Follow NEW: A witness who was at the McDonald’s where Luigi Mangione was caught, says he and a friend joked at Mangione that he looked like the New York sh**ter. McDonald’s customer, Larry, said he and a friend were joking so loud that Mangione could hear them. “One of my friends, and… 12:05 AM · Dec 11, 2024 12.0K Reply Copy link For Larry, the incident was a sobering reminder of how surreal life can be. “It’s crazy to think that someone you joke about like that could actually be who you’re talking about,” he said. “It’s a moment I’ll never forget.” The McDonald’s location where the arrest took place has since resumed normal operations. Mr Mangione initially appeared in a Pennsylvania court on Monday charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and other charges. In New York, he faces second-degree murder charges as well as charges for possession of a false ID and weapons possession charges. Featured Image Credit: PA / Department of Corrections / Handout / FOX Digital Topics: Crime, Luigi Mangione, New York, US News Sara Keenan Sara Keenan Advert AD Advert AD Advert Avicii’s girlfriend shared last words DJ said to her before he died days later Published 11:33 25 Jul 2024 GMT+1 Avicii’s girlfriend shared last words DJ said to her before he died days later Avicii’s then-girlfriend posted an open letter on Instagram, also revealing what she did on the day of his death Joshua Nair Joshua Nair Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing Avicii’s girlfriend has revealed the final words he said to her before his death in Muscat, Oman in April 2018. The DJ died by suicide after struggling with fame and the pressures of touring, which took a significant toll on his mental health. Details of the artist’s life and final days were revealed in a documentary about the artist, released this year at the Tribeca Film Festival, while the Swede’s final call to his family also recently surfaced. The misunderstood genius died by suicide in Oman in 2018. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) The misunderstood genius died by suicide in Oman in 2018. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage) Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, was described by his family to have ‘shunned the spotlight’, as he was very much an introvert who didn’t enjoy the fame and attention his music attracted. After his breakout single, ‘Levels’, topped charts all over the world in 2011, the artist was subject to a life of minimal privacy, which was an increasing weight on his shoulders. Following the 28-year-old’s passing, it was revealed that the Swedish artist had a secret girlfriend, Tereza Kacerova, who spoke up about why their relationship was kept from the public. The social media influencer and model said that she didn’t want ‘any part’ of the musician’s fame, revealing that they only planned to go public if they got pregnant. Tereza Kacerova revealed herself to be Avicii’s girlfriend at the time of his death. (Instagram/Tereza Kacerova) Tereza Kacerova revealed herself to be Avicii’s girlfriend at the time of his death. (Instagram/Tereza Kacerova) Kacerova spoke about the last time she saw Bergling, in a heartfelt open letter posted to Instagram the month after his death. She said: “The last words you ever said to me were, ‘I love you’. “Well, I LOVE YOU…” The model then referenced a personal memory involving Coca-Cola, adding: “As much as you love Mexican Coke… and then some.” The model, who has a son from a previous relationship, revealed that she found comfort in going to the Swede’s home on the day of his death, saying that she wanted to ‘feel you around me’. “I lay under your shower for ages and when I came out and turned into the bedroom, you weren’t waiting for me,” she emotionally wrote. Kacerova also said that she took some of the ‘Wake Me Up’ artist’s bedding to feel like he was still there, saying: “I took all your sheets and pillows and comforter and even the mattress cover home, so that I could sleep in them, surrounded by the smell of you.” The artist was a very private man, despite his public status. (Brian Killian/WireImage) The artist was a very private man, despite his public status. (Brian Killian/WireImage) Following Avicii’s death, his family released a statement that mourned his death, translated from Swedish. “Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions,” they wrote. “An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. “When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music,” it read. The statement went on: “He really struggled with thoughts about Meaning, Life, Happiness. He could not go on any longer. He wanted to find peace. “Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. “Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. The person you were and your music will keep your memory alive. We love you, your family.” If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, please don’t suffer alone. Call Samaritans for free on their anonymous 24-hour phone line on 116 123. Featured Image Credit: Instagram/Tereza Kacerova / Kevin Winter/Getty Topics: Celebrity, Mental Health, Music, Social Media, Sex and Relationships Joshua Nair Joshua Nair Advert AD Advert AD Advert AD Death row inmate who wrote disturbing letters to woman he loved had huge final meal before dying Published 13:15 21 Sep 2024 GMT+1 Death row inmate who wrote disturbing letters to woman he loved had huge final meal before dying Freddie Eugene Owens was executed in South Carolina on 20 September Britt Jones Britt Jones Death row meals have always interested the public, because sometimes inmates ask for the strangest of things before they die. From a single olive to a lump of dirt, there’s been a whole host of requests over the years. Freddie Eugene Owens decided to go big with his last meal before he was executed yesterday (20 September). The death row inmate died by lethal injection at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, South Carolina, US. Owens had originally been arrested for the 1997 murder of convenience store clerk Irene Grainger Graves. The single mother-of-three was shot one night, leading to Owens and his co-defendant being sent down for their part in her murder. But before the 46-year-old was put to death, it was revealed that he had written several unsettling letters to a woman he was in love with. Freddie Eugene Owens, 46, was put to death on 20 September via lethal injection (South Carolina Department of Corrections) Freddie Eugene Owens, 46, was put to death on 20 September via lethal injection (South Carolina Department of Corrections) It’s thought to be his girlfriend at the time of his arrest. USA Today obtained the letters which saw Owens telling a woman named ‘Aisha’ that ‘not a day goes by’ without him thinking of her. In one letter, Owens demanded Aisha answers his questions and told her to ‘quit bull s****ing with his emotions’. “I hate to believe this but I heard you signed statements against me,” he wrote. “I rather you f**k my brother, leave me or kill me. When I get out, and that’s a fact, I have no words for those who betrayed me, just anger.” A letter he sent in 1998 also read: “Aisha, you know the things I’ve done, you know what I’m capable of doing, so why do you tend to play these games with me?” Being the first person to be executed in the state in 13 years, Owens certainly made his final meal memorable. According to a South Carolina Department of Corrections spokesperson, it included a well-done ribeye steak, two cheeseburgers, six chicken wings, French fries, a piece of apple pie and two strawberry sodas. On Wednesday (18 September) Owens’ co-defendant in the crime signed a sworn statement which claimed that he wasn’t even in the area when she was murdered. The man ordered a giant steak and sides (Getty Stock Image) The man ordered a giant steak and sides (Getty Stock Image) Steven Golden told the South Carolina Supreme Court that he was ‘scared that he would get the death penalty if he didn’t make a statement’ which stated that Owens was there with him on 1 November 1997. However, the court wasn’t convinced by this new information and the 46-year-old was still put to death. Before the lethal injection, Owens said ‘bye’ to his attorney. Gerald ‘Bo’ King, the inmate’s attorney, said the execution was a ‘tragedy’, and told USA Today: “Mr. Owens’s childhood was marked by suffering on a scale that is hard to comprehend. “He spent his adulthood in prison for a crime that he did not commit. 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