ALTOONA, IOWA: The owners of an Iowaamusement park have confirmed that the water ride which killed an 11-year-old boy back in 2021 will never reopen after the tragic incident. A thorough investigation by the state also revealed that the rides at the Adventureland Park were operating with "duct tape and bubblegum."
Michael Jaramillo, 11, died while his 16-year-old brother, David, suffered a major brain injury after their raft overturned on the Raging River ride at the Iowa amusement park and trapped them under water on July 3, 2021. Read More...
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World newsTV sidekick accused of killing Mexican comedianThe co-host and longtime friend of a television star shot dead in a Mexico City street has been charged with his murder. He is alleged to have been a key member of a plot organised by a jailed drugs baron.
The murder of Francisco "Paco" Stanley, 56, a popular comedian and talk show presenter, in June sent shock waves through Mexico. He was shot dead in his car by gunmen; a bystander was also killed in the hail of bullets. Read More...