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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Bodies of elderly couple in Higashi-Osaka identified as suspect's parents; cause of death is suffocation

An elderly couple found dead in Higashi-Osaka have been identified as the parents of a suspect who has been arrested for murder.

Mar 2 • 11:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trick Thieves in Gröbenzell: Fake Telecom Technicians Steal Safe

In Gröbenzell, thieves posing as Telekom technicians have stolen a safe from an elderly couple's home by employing common distraction tactics.

Mar 1 • 12:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Caregiver and husband arrested on suspicion of forcing elderly man to make a will and transfer assets to the couple

A caregiver and her husband were arrested in Brazil for allegedly extorting an 86-year-old man to transfer his assets to them under threat.

Feb 28 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police indict a couple of caretakers for the murder of an elderly woman found in a 30-meter well in Bauru

A couple of caretakers has been indicted for the murder of a 76-year-old woman who was found in a well in Bauru, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 20:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"I killed my parents" - 50-year-old man arrested; elderly couple dies at hospital

A 50-year-old man in Osaka, Japan, has been arrested for allegedly killing his elderly parents after a 110 emergency call where he confessed to the crime.

Feb 27 • 18:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hand in Hand

The article depicts an elderly couple, likely in their 80s, enjoying a leisurely moment together in a plaza, showcasing their deep affection and connection despite their slow pace.

Feb 27 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice condemns Itaú and PicPay to indemnify elderly couple for R$ 1.1 million after scam

A São Paulo court has ordered Itaú Unibanco and PicPay to jointly compensate an elderly couple with R$ 1.1 million after they fell victim to a sophisticated banking scam.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Seven people live at the expense of an elderly woman. "I can't remove them"

An elderly Polish woman, Urszula Kozub, is struggling to cope after renting her apartment to a young couple who have accrued significant debts unpaid to her and their community.

Feb 26 • 06:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Armed Criminals' Rampage, Looted 1.5 Million

In Madhepura district, Bihar, armed robbers broke into a house and held an elderly couple hostage, stealing 1.5 million rupees.

Feb 26 • 05:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Armed criminals wreak havoc, trapping elderly couple and looting 1.5 million

In Madhubani district, armed robbers confined an elderly couple in their home and stole valuables worth approximately 1.5 million rupees.

Feb 26 • 01:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-son-in-law arrested and teenagers apprehended suspected of murdering elderly couple in SC

An adult was arrested and two teenagers apprehended in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in Água Doce, Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are sentenced to 6 months in prison and a fine of $706 for trying to recover their rented property

An elderly couple in Ecuador was sentenced to prison and fined for attempting to evict a tenant from their property, leading to public outcry over the case's irregularities.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple indicted for suspected murder and robbery of retiree in the interior of Tocantins

A couple has been indicted for the suspected murder and robbery of a 68-year-old retiree in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly Couple Celebrates 73rd Wedding Anniversary During Hospitalization: 'A Special Mark,' Says Daughter

An elderly couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in a hospital in Araçatuba, Brazil, garnering emotional responses from healthcare workers and family members.

Feb 24 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested after stealing R$ 224 from a 91-year-old visually impaired man in DF

A couple was arrested in Brazil for stealing money from a vulnerable 91-year-old man with visual impairment.

Feb 23 • 20:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A carbon monoxide poisoning, the cause of death of a 90-year-old couple in Seville

A 90-year-old couple in Cazalla de la Sierra, Seville, died from carbon monoxide poisoning, linked to a gas appliance malfunction.

Feb 23 • 16:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Real prison sentences handed to women who robbed an elderly couple

Two women have been sentenced to real prison terms for robbing an elderly couple in Lithuania, as their behavior poses a genuine danger to society.

Feb 23 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The guilt of the thieves who robbed an elderly couple in Utena district will be paid for behind bars

A court upheld the prison sentences for two women convicted of robbing an elderly couple in the Utena district of Lithuania.

Feb 23 • 13:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Prison Sentences for Women Who Robbed an Elderly Couple

Two women received prison sentences for robbing an elderly couple, exploiting the victim's trust to gain access to their home.

Feb 23 • 13:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A couple of 90 years dies in Cazalla de la Sierra (Sevilla) due to possible smoke inhalation

A 90-year-old couple has died in their home in Cazalla de la Sierra, Seville, likely due to smoke inhalation according to authorities.

Feb 22 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Derbyshire pensioner couple found dead after gas leak at home

An elderly married couple in Derbyshire was found dead at their home following a suspected gas leak.

Feb 20 • 22:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: Cylinder Exploded, Elderly People Were Thrown into the Air

A video shows an elderly couple being thrown into the air after a cylinder explosion.

Feb 20 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly couple found dead in city of 5,000 inhabitants in RS

An elderly couple was found dead in Brochier, Brazil, with signs indicating a robbery and murder followed by the discovery of their torched car.

Feb 19 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Trio who killed couple in St Helens arson attack jailed as courtroom heckles 'rat'

Three individuals involved in an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple in St Helens have been sentenced to imprisonment after being convicted of manslaughter.

Feb 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly couple, 100 and 93 years old, rescued from fire in building in downtown Vitória

An elderly couple was rescued from a fire in downtown Vitória, Brazil, with the help of the Municipal Guard.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Nightmare on Elm Street' arsonist 'blocked' door with flaming bin in fatal fire

An arsonist was found guilty of murder after starting a fatal fire at the home of an elderly couple, resulting in the death of John Edwards.

Feb 18 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

"Pealtnägija": A meeting with an elderly couple who wish to use assisted suicide

The article discusses an interview with an elderly couple in Estonia who are considering assisted suicide, which was recently deemed legal after a court ruling.

Feb 18 • 18:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Drug dealer jailed for life over arson attack on home that killed elderly couple

Three individuals have received lengthy prison sentences, including a life sentence for the drug dealer, following an arson attack that resulted in the deaths of an elderly couple in St Helens.

Feb 18 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Terror of Manchester couple woken by burglar who forced them to drink black liquid

An elderly couple in Oldham, Manchester, were terrorized by a burglar who demanded they drink a black liquid while holding knives.

Feb 18 • 10:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly couple travels 12 hours to see Michel Teló and meets idol at Carnival in BH; see video

An elderly couple traveled 12 hours to attend a Michel Teló concert at Carnival in Belo Horizonte, where they had the opportunity to meet the singer.

Feb 17 • 19:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Berlinale finally breaks with 'Queen at Sea', a huge, painful, and beautiful work by two giants like Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay

The film 'Queen at Sea' depicts the poignant relationship of an elderly couple confronting the challenges of dementia and the nuances of love and memory.

Feb 17 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Killers laugh as they are cleared of murdering elderly couple in St Helens fire

Two men were acquitted of murder charges in the deaths of an elderly couple in a fire, with one showing no remorse during court proceedings.

Feb 17 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Parents Couldn't Bear the Shock of Their Young Son's Death and Ended Their Lives

In a tragic incident in Dhamtari district, an elderly couple committed suicide after being unable to cope with the death of their only son in a road accident.

Feb 17 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Faith in God and Our Lady of Fatima,' declared an elderly woman after surviving an accident in Serra de São Vicente, MT

An elderly couple survived a serious accident involving multiple vehicles in Brazil, crediting their survival to faith.

Feb 14 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of Robbing and Torturing Elderly Couple Arrested in Amapá; Wheelchair-Bound Victim Was Assaulted

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Macapá, Brazil, for the brutal robbery and assault of an elderly couple, including a wheelchair-bound woman.

Feb 13 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cyber Fraud with Elderly Couple in Bhubaneswar

An elderly couple in Bhubaneswar was targeted in a serious cyber fraud incident where scammers held them in digital custody for 35 hours, threatening them with involvement in terrorist activities and demanding one crore rupees for their release.

Feb 13 • 10:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Elderly couple in Bhubaneswar subjected to 'digital arrest' for 35 hours, coerced to demand ₹1 crore

In Bhubaneswar, an elderly couple was coerced for over 35 hours by cyber fraudsters who threatened them with a fabricated link to terrorism, demanding ₹1 crore but ultimately causing no financial loss due to banking issues.

Feb 13 • 02:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two Spanish retirees were assaulted and beaten in Parque Chacabuco: they even stole the ravioli from the freezer

An elderly couple from Spain was violently robbed in their home in Parque Chacabuco, Argentina, enduring threats and physical assault from intruders who left with cash and belongings.

Feb 12 • 18:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Block, for me, is life. I love it’: meet the story of one of the highlight couples of the carnival in Volta Redonda

Luísa Isabel Lessa and José Raimundo Gonçalves, a couple from Brazil, share their passion for carnival as prominent participants in the Bloco da Vida.

Feb 12 • 18:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

If I am allowed to continue snowplowing, I might be able to ski for another couple of seasons

An 87-year-old skier reflects on their experiences with skiing and the challenges faced by older skiers in maintaining their passion for the sport amidst concerns about safety and skiing conditions.

Feb 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man tells court dead friend 'killed himself and blamed two innocent people'

In a trial for the murder of an elderly couple who died in a house fire, a man claims his deceased friend was responsible and framed two innocent people for the act.

Feb 6 • 07:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Koropi: Dramatic rescue of elderly people due to bad weather

A dramatic rescue operation took place in Koropi, where police saved an elderly couple trapped by severe weather conditions that turned roads into raging torrents.

Feb 5 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: truck camera records moment when driver cannot overtake and causes accident on highway in PR

A truck's monitoring camera captured the moment when a driver failed to complete an overtaking maneuver, leading to an accident on the BR-277 highway in Guarapuava, Paraná, injuring ten people, including a seriously injured elderly couple.

Feb 5 • 22:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Elderly Couple's Home Invaded by 30s Employee of Pocheon Agricultural Cooperative, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

A 30-something employee of Pocheon Agricultural Cooperative was sentenced to seven years in prison for invading the home of an elderly couple and stealing valuables.

Feb 5 • 05:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

70s couple cut and seriously injured; 28-year-old man arrested for attempted murder in Shiga Prefecture

An elderly couple in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, was seriously injured after being attacked with a knife by a 28-year-old man, who has been arrested for attempted murder.

Feb 4 • 23:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Elderly husband kills wife and then commits suicide

In Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, a domestic dispute led to the tragic murder-suicide of a senior couple, where 74-year-old Tara Singh killed his 72-year-old wife Vijay Kaur before taking his own life.

Feb 4 • 18:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Sadness and Love in Old Age… The First Performance of the Spanish Mask Theater 'André and Dorine' in Korea

The play 'André and Dorine' by the Spanish mask theater group Kulunka Teatro, which explores the poignant love and memories of an elderly couple coping with dementia, makes its Korean debut.

Feb 4 • 00:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Swedish man suspected of aggravated money laundering and aggravated fraud, couple deceived out of money over the phone

A Swedish citizen in his thirties is suspected of aggravated fraud and money laundering, with an elderly couple deceived out of approximately €93,100 in May 2024, part of a broader fraud investigation.

Feb 3 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I wouldn't move from my plane seat for an elderly couple - I paid extra

A man shared his experience of refusing to give up his extra-paid plane seat for an elderly couple, receiving support from others online.

Feb 3 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Crete: Couple Stumbles Upon Package with Cocaine While Walking on the Beach

An elderly British couple discovered a package containing over a kilogram of cocaine washed up on the beach at 'Machairidi' near a school complex in Crete.

Feb 2 • 13:00 UTC

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