A South Carolina woman who believed she was meeting someone to buy a puppy walked into a deadly trap, according to authorities. The woman reportedly was lured into an ambush, fatally shot, and set on fire.The Florence County Sheriff's Office said in a statement that police responded to a call of a "vehicle consumed by fire with a deceased victim inside" in Effingham on Jan. 22.'Investigators are exploring the theory that Kinlaw was targeted in retaliation for a separate murder involving a family member in Darlington.'Around 5:45 p.m., deputies arrived at the scene to find the car still on fire and a body inside the vehicle, WMBF-TV reported. Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken identified the deceased woman as 40-year-old Dana Marie Kinlaw."Investigators allege that Iryanna Jarissa Fleming and Daquinn Taheen Thomas intentionally shot Kinlaw, resulting in her death, and subsequently set her body on fire inside the vehicle," police stated.Florence County Sheriff TJ Joye said Fleming lured Kinlaw to a remote area. "Supposedly they went there together," Joye said, according to WMBF. "Miss Fleming, she was 19 years of age, a friend of Miss Kinlaw, and they rode there together supposedly to buy a puppy."Joye noted that Kinlaw was shot and then set on fire while inside the vehicle. RELATED: Final words revealed from Marine who survived war — but was gunned down at home in Facebook Marketplace trap Authorities suspect Kinlaw was murdered as an act of retaliation over a prior homicide in Darlington County."Investigators are exploring the theory that Kinlaw was targeted in retaliation for a separate murder involving a family member in Darlington," Joye said. "We believe there was a murder committed in Darlington County, which we made the arrest in Lake City that connects them to that arrest with Darlington County officials," Joye added.Joye said investigators suspect that Kinlaw's son was involved in "some way, shape, or form, and we feel this is a retaliation to that murder."Police arrested Thomas, 31, and Fleming on Jan. 22. They both were charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.Nikko Christopher Carraway, 31, was arrested Jan. 28 in connection with Kinlaw's killing, according to WPDE-TV.Carraway was charged with murder, first-degree arson, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.All three suspects are being held without bond at the Florence County Detention Center.The Florence County Sheriff's Office stated the investigation is ongoing, and the suspects could face additional charges.Citing court records, the New York Post reported that Thomas and Carraway have a "laundry list of criminal cases in Florence County dating back as far as 2014."Thomas was hit with multiple attempted murder charges and violent armed robbery cases, according to the Post, which noted that Thomas was sentenced to nine months in prison last March for possessing a firearm as a convicted criminal. The Florence County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The treasurer of a Democrat organization in Arizona has resigned from the post and was fired from his real estate job after he was caught on video shouting obscenities.The video was captured at a protest at the Zipps Sports Grill in Ahwatu­kee Foot­hills after the chain was targeted by immigration officials. All of the Zipps locations were shut down after search warrants were executed at 14 locations on the same day.'I regret the man­ner I expressed myself. ... I have form­ally resigned from the board.'Anti-ICE protesters have since demonstrated at the restaurants to oppose deportations.The video from Jan. 26 shows an older man chasing a group of younger women while screaming obscenities at them. The RedState reporter who captured the video said the anti-ICE group believed the women were taking selfies in support of ICE operations."You little f**king c***s!" the man screams twice at them, according to the video."Nasty girls who love ICE and take photos with them!" says a woman on the video.The older man and others harass and chase after the women to angrily denounce them. Online sleuths identified the man as Mark Holodnak, the treasurer of the 12th Legis­lat­ive Dis­trict Demo­crats organ­iz­a­tion.He has since resigned from the post and issued an apology to the women."I regret the man­ner I expressed myself, and these words do not reflect my val­ues or inten­tions," Holodnak stated. "I would like to offer a sin­cere apo­logy to the two indi­vidu­als in the video. I do not want my actions to reflect on the good work LD 12 does. So I have form­ally resigned from the board of LD 12 effect­ive imme­di­ately."He declined to answer questions about the incident, according to the Arizona Republic.Online sleuths also began bombarding Holodnak's employer about the video, and the employer released a statement saying he was fired.RELATED: Top Oklahoma Dem forced to resign after trying to pay Ethics Commission with forged check "HomeSmart is aware of an incident in which one of our independent contractor agents acted unacceptably," the statement said Tuesday. "This is not reflective of HomeSmart's culture and values. The agent has been terminated and is no longer affiliated with HomeSmart."Holodnak's biography remains on the committee's website and says he became politically active after 2016. He listed climate change, gun violence, and supporting marginalized communities as his top concerns.Homeland Security Investigations confirmed the arrest of more than 35 illegal aliens from the operations at the Zipps. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Two more individuals have been arrested in connection with the church-storming incident that occurred at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in January.A mob of roughly 30 to 40 left-leaning agitators, joined by former CNN anchor Don Lemon, interrupted a Sunday service at the Christian church on January 18. The activists, who assembled to protest against federal immigration enforcement activities, attempted to drown out the worshipping Christians and targeted the church because they claimed one of its pastors was involved with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.‘If you riot in a place of worship, we WILL find you.’The groups behind the demonstration included Racial Justice Network, Black Lives Matter Minnesota, and BLM Twin Cities.Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the first arrests on January 22. Homeland Security Investigation and FBI agents arrested Racial Justice Network founder Nekima Levy Armstrong. Bondi claimed Armstrong played “a key role in organizing the coordinated attack.” Chauntyll Louisa Allen, who leads BLM Twin Cities, was also apprehended the same day. On Friday, Bondi revealed that federal authorities had arrested Lemon, independent journalist Georgia Fort, and two others who allegedly participated in the attack, including Trahern Jeen Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy.RELATED: Don Lemon remains defiant after being released over church takeover arrest: 'I will not stop ever!' Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesBondi announced two more arrests on Monday.“If you riot in a place of worship, we WILL find you,” Bondi wrote in a post on X. “We have made two more arrests in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota: Ian Davis Austin and Jerome Deangelo Richardson.”The indictment accused Austin of standing “with other agitators in and around the main aisles in the church to intimidate the church members and obstruct and interfere with their freedom of movement,” the Daily Signal reported. He was also accused of approaching the pastor “in a menacing manner” and berating him with questions.Sarah Gad, Austin’s attorney, did not respond to a request for comment from the Associated Press.RELATED: Unsealed indictment against Don Lemon cites his own comments on livestream from 'takeover' at church Don Lemon. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty ImagesRichardson is a 21-year-old Temple University student who claimed he assisted Lemon during his visit to Minnesota by “helping with logistics and connecting him with local contacts to report on ICE-led Minnesota Operation Surge.”“As a consequence of this support, I am now being targeted by the Trump administration,” he wrote in a post on social media. He asked for supporters to donate to his legal defense on GoFundMe, requesting $16,000. He has already raised nearly $13,000 as of Monday afternoon. According to his donation page, Richardson turned himself in to authorities at the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on Monday. Bondi did not reveal the charges against Austin and Richardson; however, the other individuals who were previously arrested are accused of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinics Entrances Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871. Penalties for violating these acts can include fines and prison time.Nine individuals have been charged in connection with the church invasion.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Audiences rave and critics sneer as the documentary "Melania" exceeds industry expectations in its opening weekend.The opening gross domestic ticket sales reached $7 million, placing the film third overall at the domestic box office behind two major studio releases.'To say that "Melania" is a hagiography would be an insult to hagiographies.'The film, which chronicles first lady Melania Trump in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, debuted in 1,778 theaters nationwide, an unusually wide release for a documentary.Prerelease projections published by entertainment outlets such as People magazine estimated the film would earn between $3 million and $5 million.RELATED: New 'Melania' documentary blends unprecedented access with subtle, profound message Brooks Kraft/Getty Images While the film did not screen in advance for critics, reviews published after release were largely unfavorable.Critics from the Guardian, Variety, and the Hollywood Reporter described the documentary as politically one-sided and overly sympathetic.Xan Brooks of the Guardian compared the film to a “medieval tribute to placate the greedy king on his throne.” Owen Gleiberman of Variety described it as a “cheese ball infomercial of staggering inertia.” Frank Scheck of the Hollywood Reporter wrote, “To say that ‘Melania’ is a hagiography would be an insult to hagiographies.”Audiences reacted differently.Opening-night viewers awarded the film an “A” at CinemaScore, a metric based on verified exit polling conducted at theaters nationwide.RELATED: Melania's bold AI message to America's youth: 'Use AI as a tool, but do not let it replace your personal intelligence' Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images The film was distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, which reportedly paid $40 million for distribution rights and spent an additional $35 million on marketing.The total investment made the project the most expensive documentary release to date.Despite the high cost, box-office analysts interviewed by AP noted that political documentaries are often evaluated based on visibility and audience engagement rather than traditional profitability.The film premiered at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., with attendance from members of Congress, Cabinet officials, and business executives.Following its theatrical run, “Melania” is scheduled to stream on Prime Video. International theatrical distribution is expected to be limited.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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