Gangbanger, female posed with dismembered body of landlord with hatchet in his chest in photos cops reportedly found



A New Jersey woman and an alleged Bloods gangbanger posed with the dismembered body of a landlord with a hatchet in his chest in grisly photos investigators unexpectedly uncovered following a whirlwind path of recent crimes.

The macabre saga began last month when 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo reportedly got into an argument with her ex-boyfriend in Manchester Township, New Jersey, which is located in the central part of the state near the coast. On June 27, Caroleo reportedly called 911 to notify authorities that her ex-boyfriend — 35-year-old Maxwell Johnston — shot her. Caroleo was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and later died.

Police brought cadaver dogs to the property and made a gruesome discovery.

Caroleo also texted her mother moments before the deadly shooting to ask her to call the police, saying she was in fear for her life, according to assistant Ocean County prosecutor Eleni Demestihas.

On July 5, detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and United States Marshals Service finally located Johnston at a residence in Toms River.

Johnston — an alleged Bloods gang member who had a gun during the seven-hour standoff — allegedly was holed up in the house with four other individuals.

Marshals negotiators persuaded Danielle Bolstad, 42, Jared Krysiak, 34, and Jarred Palumbo, 36, to exit the home. Hours later, 29-year-old Elizabeth Mascarelli reportedly exited the residence and was transported to Community Medical Center to be treated for injuries sustained during the standoff.

"The residence was subsequently cleared using a drone, and Johnston was located in a bedroom, deceased, with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head," according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutors accused Mascarelli of housing Johnston — a known fugitive — for four days despite her knowing about Caroleo's fatal shooting.

Mascarelli was arrested and charged with harboring a fugitive from justice.

The Toms River home where the standoff occurred belonged to 56-year-old Kerry Rollason, but he was not in the house. He allegedly was a landlord who rented it out.

Detectives executed a court-authorized search warrant on the home and found a defaced .22 caliber handgun, according to the prosecutor's office. Evidence that a murder had been committed at the house allegedly was found as well.

On July 11, disturbing photos were discovered during a forensic examination of Mascarelli's cell phone.

"Photographs were observed which depicted Mascarelli and Johnston in close proximity to an individual being clearly deceased and amputated at the top of his legs, with a hatchet in his chest, the hatchet being held by Mascarelli," Demestihas said, according to the Asbury Park Press.

The assistant prosecutor said the photos were taken in the basement of Rollason's home.

Demestihas added, "Additional images were recovered depicting Mascarelli, Johnston and Danielle Bolstad in a wooded area, with Johnston holding a large ax, and an active burn barrel behind him. An item with red staining, possibly blood, was also seen protruding from the barrel."

Police determined the location of the wooded area was in nearby Jackson and conducted a search of the property on July 11.

Investigators found numerous gloves, some similar to the ones Mascarelli and Johnston were wearing in the photos, according to Demestihas. Tests revealed the gloves had human blood soaked into them.

Demestihas noted that a knife was found in the barrel, and there were two pick axes and a shovel nearby.

The following day, police brought cadaver dogs to the property and made a gruesome discovery.

Approximately 100 yards from the burn barrel, police reportedly found numerous body parts in black bags and blankets. The assistant prosecutor said authorities also found several live 9mm rounds of ammunition, the hatchet Mascarelli was seen holding in the pictures, a saw, clothing, and multiple latex gloves.

The property owner told investigators he saw Johnston and Mascarelli there July 3 after Bolstad dropped them off in the area of the burn barrel, Demestihas said during Wednesday detention hearings for Mascarelli and Bolstad.

Superior Court Judge Wendel E. Daniels ordered Mascarelli and Bolstad be held without bail at the Ocean County Jail.

Investigators determined Rollason was murdered July 3.

Surveillance footage from nearby homes showed Bolstad's car leaving July 3 around 12:38 a.m. and not returning until 4:31 a.m., Demestihas stated.

Palumbo reportedly told investigators he was in Rollason's basement with Krysiak during the early morning hours of July 3 when he suddenly heard three gunshots. He claimed that moments later, Johnston instructed them to leave the house immediately.

"Upon returning a short time later, Johnston began cutting the limbs off the decedent with the help of Mascarelli and Krysiak," Palumbo told the detectives, according to Demestihas.

Palumbo admitted to helping move Rollason's body parts, the assistant prosecutor stated.

Roughly three hours later, Palumbo allegedly was asked to bring up several bags from the basement and load them in Bolstad's car.

Palumbo was charged with hindering Johnston's apprehension and failing to dispose of human remains in a lawful manner.

Rollason's cause of death was determined to be from multiple gunshot wounds in addition to blunt force trauma, and the manner of death was a homicide.

Krysiak faces a detention hearing Friday.

Citing an autopsy conducted by the Ocean County Medical Examiner, the Toms River Patch reported that Rollason had been shot three times and bullets pierced his heart and liver. The landlord also suffered a significant skull fracture caused by blunt-force trauma. He was dismembered into eight pieces, according to authorities.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer declared, "The crimes committed against Mr. Rollason are unsettling and disturbing. I am thankful for the law enforcement professionals that worked diligently to uncover these depraved and soulless crimes."

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Kentucky woman who lost all four limbs after kidney stone surgery refuses to despair, shares inspiring message



A Kentucky mother of two went to the hospital last month to receive what she figured would be a routine treatment for a kidney stone. Lucinda Mullins, 41, ultimately ended up losing both legs and both arms from the elbows down.

Despite the great misfortune that has befallen her, Mullins has not succumbed to despair. Rather, she has exhibited great perseverance and optimism, focusing on the blessings in her life.

Mullins, who has served her community as a nurse for nearly two decades, told WLEX-TV that after getting treatment for her kidney stone last month, the mineral deposit got infected, resulting in her, in turn, becoming septic — what she referred to as a "perfect storm." She was first rushed to Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, Kentucky, then taken by ambulance to UK Hospital in Lexington.

Mullins spent days sedated in the hospital until being awoken to learn that she had to have all of her limbs amputated. The alternative was likely death.

"I've lost my legs from the knees down bilaterally, and I'm going to lose my arms probably below the elbow bilaterally," Mullins said. "The doctor I used to work with, he kind of was like, 'this is what they had to do to save your life[;] this is what's happened."

Mullins apparently took the bad news in stride, leaning into her faith and family.

"I just said these are the cards I've been dealt, and these are the hands I'm going to play," Mullins told WLEX. "I'm just so happy to be alive. I get to see my kids. I get to see my family. I get to have my time with my husband."

Mullins noted that if "one person from this can see God from all this, that made it all worth it."

On New Year's Day, Mullins was transferred to Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in Lexington to begin her rehabilitation.

At the hospital, her youngest son helped feed her.

At the time of publication, the GoFundMe campaign created for Mullins' medical needs, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment had raised over $183,300 towards its goal of $250,000.

Extra to financial support from friends and strangers alike, Mullins told WLEX she has been overwhelmed by in-person visits and support.

"At one time, I think they told [me] 40 people were in the waiting room here. The calls and the texts, the prayers, and the things people have sent. The little words of encouragement," said Mullins. "I just can't fathom that people are doing things like that for me."

While the nurse from Kentucky has a marathon ahead of her in terms of rehab and therapy, she shared counsel for others sprinting through life: "Slow down. Appreciate the things around you, especially your family. It's OK to let people take care of you."

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'I have full trust in Jesus!': Deion Sanders may have foot amputated due to health complications, NFL legend already lost toes to blood clots



Legendary football player Deion Sanders may need to have his foot amputated because of health complications.

Sanders suffered blood clots, and was forced to have two toes amputated in 2021. The eight-time NFL Pro Bowler suffered health complications following surgery to fix a dislocated toe and an inflamed nerve. Sanders had three "life-threatening blood clots," according to People magazine.

At the time, Sanders said, "They were talking about the amputation of toes. Then they were talking about the amputation of my leg from the knee down. Then, they were trying to ensure I had life."

Sanders, 54, had two toes amputated.

ESPN previously reported, "He developed a femoral arterial blood clot. He also had compartment syndrome, which meant his leg swelled, and doctors had to flay open his leg to drain fluid. Sanders later had his left foot's big toe and second toe amputated."

Now, the blood flow issues have continued, and doctors are discussing the possibility of amputating the former NFL star's left foot.

The revelation was made on "Thee Pregame Show," which documents the football team of the University of Colorado Boulder. This is Sanders' first season as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team.

The video clip shows Sanders meeting with athletic trainer Lauren Askevold, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ken Hunt, and vascular surgeons Dr. Donald Jacobs and Dr. Max Wohlauer to discuss the next steps in correcting his blood circulation issues.

“You just have to understand what the risks are. Things can cascade,” Jacobs said before adding, "He could lose the foot. It’s a risk."

Sanders replied, "Well, I know what risks are. I only have eight toes. So, I’m pretty sure I understand."

Wohlauer told Sanders that the blood pressure near his ankle has worsened since 2022 and is now only yielding 66% of the blood pressure compared to the rest of his body.

Sanders – who was one of the fastest NFL players ever – explained that he has no feeling on the bottom of his left foot. The two-time Super Bowl champion urged the doctors to perform any procedures in the near future because he'll be busy once the college football season begins.

"I just want to know what we could do because I want to do it this summer," he explained. "When we get rolling, I’m not gonna have time to do it."

Prime Time's first game as Colorado's head coach is Sept. 2 at Texas Christian University.

Sanders wrote on Instagram, "As you know I’ve faced some medical challenges with my foot but I’ve never said 'WHY ME' – I keep moving forward, progressing . . . See you never know what a person may be going through while I sit in your seat of judgement but you can trust and believe that we are all going through something – just keep the faith and know that if He brought you to it, He will bring you through it . . I'm CoachPrime and I'm built for this."

Sanders declared that he has "full trust" in his medical team. He also stressed his religious faith, "More importantly I have full trust in Jesus!"

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Soldier who lost his legs in Afghanistan climbs Everest: 'Just had to carry on'



Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar lost both his legs in Afghanistan while serving with the British Army. Though maimed, Magar was never defeated. On Friday, the 43-year-old successfully soldiered up the world's tallest mountain.

Two double amputees have previously climbed to the top of Mount Everest in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas: Mark Inglis of New Zealand in 2006 and Xia Boyu of China in 2018. Magar is, however, the first person with above-the-knee amputations to have successfully summited the peak.

The Guardian reported that Magar, a father of three, left his native Nepal to serve as a corporal in the Gurkha regiment in the British Army. The Gurkha soldiers, whose motto is "Better to die than be a coward," are known for carrying their 18-inch kukri knife into battle even to this day.

After losing his legs to an improvised explosive device in 2010, Magar had figured his life was "completely finished."

"I grew up in Nepal, up to age of 19, and I saw how the disabled people were treated in those remote village," said Magar. "Many people still think that disability is a sin of previous life and you are the burden of the earth. I believed this myself because that is what I saw. That is how I grew up."

The veteran, who now lives in Canterbury, England, battled alcoholism and depression after the explosion. Nevertheless, Magar persevered.

The veteran, whose motto has been "no legs, no limits," eventually helped strike down a ban on both double amputees and blind people climbing Everest, thereby ensuring he would have a chance at simultaneously surmounting nature and his injuries.

The BBC reported that Magar, hoping to "inspire others" and "change perceptions on disability," set off on May 6 with a team of Nepalese climbers, lead by Krish Thapa, a fellow Gurkha veteran and British special forces mountain troop leader.

According to Magar's Twitter account, he "stood victorious" atop Everest around 3 p.m. on May 19, noting, "Disability is no barrier to reaching the 8,849 metre peak."

Magar told his team down below via satellite phone, "That was tough. Harder than I could have ever imagined."

"We just had to carry on and push for the top, no matter how much it hurt or how long it take," said Magar. "If I can climb to the top of the world, then anyone, regardless of their disability, can achieve their dream. No matter how big your dreams, no matter how challenging your disability, with the right mindset anything is possible."

The former soldier indicated that when things got particularly tough climbing the mountain, where temperatures can plunge to -117.4°F and winds can gust around 175 mph, he thought about his family and everyone who helped him get onto the mountain.

"As long as you can adapt your life according to the time and the situation, we can do anything we want," stressed Magar.

Since returning safely to base camp, Magar has redirected his energies to raising money for five veterans' charities. The climber is expected back in Kathmandu on Monday.

\u201cOn May 19th 2023, @hari_budha_magar and his team made history by becoming the first double above-knee amputee to reach the top of Mount Everest. Despite losing his legs in Afghanistan 13 years ago, he proves that disability is no barrier. #Everest70 #HariBudhaMagar #Inspiration\u201d
— Everest 70 (@Everest 70) 1684616604

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Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer gets tip of pinky finger stitched back on after injury, but faces risk of infection and possible need for amputation



Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota recently had the end of his pinky finger stitched back on after suffering an injury, and he now faces the risk of getting an infection and potentially needing to have the end of his finger amputated.

"While working in the yard over the weekend, I sustained a serious injury to my right hand, which required immediate surgery. I continue to remain in North Dakota close to medical care as there is a high risk of infection and the possible need for finger amputation," Cramer said in the statement. "I am alert and in good spirits. Although I am missing this week of votes and hearings, I am monitoring Senate business closely and in constant contact with my colleagues and staff. I plan to return to Washington, after the Independence Day state work period and expect to be doling out a lot of left-handed fist bumps."

Forum News Service reported that the senator said as he was attempting to move a big rock, it rolled onto his pinky finger and ring finger, tearing the tip of the little finger off and crushing the other finger.

"Right when I looked at it I knew it was severe," the lawmaker said, according to the outlet. "It was pretty nasty."

The end of the little finger was stitched back on at the hospital. The senator said the possibility for infection is high and he could potentially need to have the end of the pinky finger amputated.

He remarked that he is grateful that the incident did not inflict more harm and that "the worst-case scenario isn’t that bad."

Cramer's communications director Molly Block tweeted that the lawmaker was joking "that his future @NFL career is over."

\u201c@mollyerinb @NFL Part of one little finger.\u201d
— Molly Block (@Molly Block) 1655914012

Cramer has served in the U.S. Senate since 2019 and had previously served several terms as the representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district.

President Joe Biden is pushing for a federal gas tax holiday, urging Congress to suspend the tax on gas as well as the tax on diesel for 90 days.

"Suspending the gas tax is nothing more than a knee-jerk political stunt providing minimal relief while blowing a hole in our infrastructure funding," Cramer said in a statement. "Asking Congress to suspend the 18-cent-per-gallon gas tax is a feckless motion to Americans paying $5 at the pump to drive to work and take their long-delayed vacations," he said. "If the Biden Administration is serious about combating inflation and lowering gas prices, they need to take a complete 180 on their energy policies and pro-regulation agenda."

The federal gas tax is a bit higher than 18 cents per gallon, while the diesel tax is slightly over 24 cents per gallon. A gas tax holiday would offer little relief, as the AAA national average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.955 as of Wednesday, while the AAA national average for diesel is $5.812.

"The President is also calling on Congress to make sure that a gas tax holiday has no negative effect on the Highway Trust Fund," according to the White House. "With our deficit already down by a historic $1.6 trillion this year, the President believes that we can afford to suspend the gas tax to help consumers while using other revenues to make the Highway Trust Fund whole for the roughly $10 billion cost. This is consistent with legislation proposed in the Senate and the House to advance a responsible gas tax holiday."