True Crime Files — 2026-09-27
A third suspect is now in custody in the killing of Mississippi mother Tasia Fortune, while a California man who allegedly confessed to multiple homicides led police to two bodies. Meanwhile, a convicted woman identified as the dismembered Georgia mom whose remains were found in a plastic tub brings a grim new identification to light. These cases and a doctor's murder in Pittsburgh headline today's developments.
True Crime Files — 2026-09-27
Breaking Today
Tasia Fortune Homicide — Jackson, Mississippi
- What happened: A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old mother found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson on Aug. 3. Her death was classified as a homicide in September.
- Status: Three suspects arrested to date; investigation ongoing.
- Why it stands out: The accumulating arrests in a case involving a young mother found hanging behind an abandoned home have made it a focus of national attention.
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San José Confession Case — San José, California
- What happened: A man allegedly confessed to multiple homicides and led an officer to the bodies, describing what officials called a "compulsion to kill," per the Los Angeles Times.
- Status: Under investigation; suspect in police custody.
- Why it stands out: A killer voluntarily leading police to multiple victims is rare and points to a potentially larger unresolved caseload.
Dr. Idris Evans Murder — Edgewood, Pennsylvania
- What happened: Dr. Idris Evans was allegedly stabbed to death in his home by an intruder his wife says wore only underwear and ranted about God. Court documents show the suspect had been released without bail on a prior burglary charge.
- Status: Suspect in custody; scrutiny of prior bail decision underway.
- Why it stands out: The case is already fueling debate over pretrial release policies after a suspect with a pending burglary charge allegedly went on to kill.
Shanteria "Tia" Mosely Identification — Georgia
- What happened: Dismembered remains found in a plastic tub were identified on Sept. 24 as Shanteria "Tia" Mosely, 26, a mother who was working as a DoorDash driver the day before her death.
- Status: Identification confirmed; killer at large.
- Why it stands out: The victim was on a routine delivery shift the day before her dismembered body was found — prompting concern for gig-worker safety.
Trials & Verdicts
Tomasz Kosowski — First-Degree Murder
- Courtroom today: The former plastic surgeon who defended himself at trial was found guilty of murdering a lawyer and now faces the death penalty phase. A special prosecutor will present mitigation at an October hearing before the judge issues a sentence.
- Background: Kosowski was convicted of killing a lawyer in a case that drew national attention for his unusual self-representation.
- What's next: October mitigation hearing followed by sentencing.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis — Tupac Shakur Murder
- Courtroom today: Davis, convicted earlier this month of first-degree murder, is being held without bail and is set to be sentenced on October 13; he could spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
- Background: Davis was found guilty three decades after the rapper's 1996 death in Las Vegas.
- What's next: Sentencing hearing on Oct. 13.
Cold Case Breakthroughs
Merced County / Dos Palos Killing (2021)
- The break: Nearly five years of investigative work by Merced County sheriff's detectives led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Firebaugh man.
- The crime: A 2021 homicide in Dos Palos that had gone unsolved.
- Impact: Demonstrates persistence in mid-term cold cases even when no new forensic technology is headlines.
No additional cold case items from the required coverage window (after 2026-09-25) were verified in available sources; older DNA-breakthrough stories fell outside the freshness cutoff and are excluded.
Watch & Listen
- A Killer Story: Dana Chandler (Rolling Stone / HBO docuseries coverage) — Chandler's case continues to draw coverage of true-crime storytelling and its real-world stakes.
- 7 best true crime documentaries of 2026 to stream now (Quartz) — A curated roundup of this year's strongest docuseries and feature films that went beyond the usual formula.
- 39 Top-Rated True Crime Shows to Watch Now (The Hollywood Reporter) — A currently streaming list across Netflix, HBO Max and more.
Pattern Watch
- Multi-suspect arrests dominating: The Tasia Fortune case shows investigators building cases incrementally — three arrests in under two months.
- Bail reform backlash: The Edgewood doctor's murder is already being framed around a suspect's prior no-bail release, a recurring flashpoint in violent-crime coverage.
- Gig-worker vulnerability: The DoorDash driver case highlights the growing safety concerns for delivery workers operating alone.
Reader Action Items
- Follow this case: The Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentencing on October 13 — the final legal chapter in Tupac Shakur's killing, potentially closing a 30-year-old case with life without parole.
- Do your part: The Shanteria "Tia" Mosely case remains open. Anyone with information should contact Georgia investigators; her identity was confirmed only on Sept. 24 and tips remain critical.
Sources
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