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Sickening moment bystanders film Ukrainian refugee bleeding to death on train after being stabbed by stranger

Aspiring vet Iryna Zarutska, 23, was killed in a random attack in Charlotte, North Carolina last month

Evening Standard

'Got That White Girl': Chilling Words After Ukrainian Refugee Stabbed on US Train as Passengers Film Her Death

Iryna Zarutska, 23, a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, was fatally stabbed in a seemingly random train attack on 22 August 2025. Surveillance video captures a chilling statement — 'I got that white girl' — as investigators continue probing motive. Suspect faces federal and state charges.

International Business Times UK

Homeless Man Who Murdered Ukranian Refugee Reveals Why He Did It: 'She Was Reading My Mind'

A homeless man accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska claimed she was 'reading his mind.' Police say mental health is central to the case.

International Business Times UK

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Trump demands death penalty for Charlotte stabbing suspect

Republicans seized on the Charlotte attack as evidence Trump's crackdown on crime is justified.

Axios

Is Decarlos Brown Jr A Seasoned Criminal? Age, Crime Records, And Does He Deserve The Death Penalty?

Decarlos Brown Jr, 34, faces federal charges in the Charlotte CATS LYNX Blue Line stabbing that killed refugee Iryna Zarutska. Death penalty possible.

International Business Times UK

Iryna Zarutska’s family demand justice and public safety reform following her killing on train: ‘We are heartbroken beyond words’

Decarlos Brown Jr is accused of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system and could face the death penalty if found guilty

The Independent UK

Iryna Zarutska Stabbing Update: Alleged Cover-Up Sparks Backlash as Charlotte Residents Shun the Train

Charlotte reels after the fatal train stabbing of Iryna Zarutska. Alleged cover-up claims fuel backlash, shaking trust in transit safety and city leadership.

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Feds launch investigation into NC train system to see if they can yank federal money in wake of Iryna Zarutska stabbing

State and federal officials alike investigating Charlotte transit agency after string of violent incidents

The Independent UK

Who Is Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles? Age, Family, Ethnicity, Career — and Why Many Want Her to Resign

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is under pressure to resign following her comments about the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. Critics say her response showed more compassion for the alleged killer than for the victim. Here's what to know about her age, family, career and the growing controversy.

International Business Times UK

Ukrainian Woman Killed On Train Sparks Man's Gunpoint Memory In Chicago — Is Trump Right About Military Deployment?

The killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte and a Chicago professor's gunpoint memory fuel debate over Trump's plan to deploy troops.

International Business Times UK

Wikipedia Faces Backlash Over Attempt to Delete Page on Ukrainian Refugee's Killing

Wikipedia faces backlash after editors tried to delete the page on Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska's fatal train stabbing, sparking outrage from Elon Musk and others.

International Business Times UK

Charlotte Judge Under Fire After Releasing Repeat Offender Accused in Fatal Stabbing of Ukrainian Refugee

Why did Judge Teresa Stokes release repeat offender Decarlos Brown Jr. on a 'written promise' despite his record? Public outrage grows after the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

International Business Times UK

Officials under fire over ‘random’ murder of Ukrainian refugee on train

Iryna Zarutska had come to the United States to escape Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

GoFundMe Removes Fundraiser for Man Who Stabbed Helpless Ukranian Refugee To Death

GoFundMe removed fundraising pages for Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, citing policy violations and public outrage.

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Stabbing of Ukrainian woman in U.S. becomes Trump’s latest crime talking point – and Democrats’ newest headache

Her killer was a violent repeat offender, who was let go every time.

Axios

Grisly Charlotte stabbing video fuels MAGA's crime message

The rising number of surveillance cameras in public spaces, including on Charlotte's light rail, has become a big accelerant in social media debates about crime.

International Business Times UK

Who Was Iryna Zarutska? 8 Photos of The Ukrainian Refugee Stabbed to Death in Charlotte Subway by Homeless Man

Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, fled war to start anew in Charlotte. On 22 August, she was fatally stabbed in a random light rail attack by a homeless man with a violent past. Her death has sparked grief and debate over safety, crime, and systemic failures in the US.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Decarlos Brown Kill Iryna Zarutska? Motive, Mental Health and Justice Questions

Decarlos Brown charged with killing Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail. Authorities probe motive, mental health and systemic justice failures.

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The Independent UK

Trump suggests more US cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago and other big cities as a way to fight crime

The Independent UK

Humpy Wheeler, the 'P.T. Barnum of motorsports,' dies at 86

Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died at 86

Benzinga

Her Husband Believes The Government Isn't Real And That They Don't Have To Pay Back Anything. So They Didn't And Now Owe $900K In Total

A woman named Mary from Charlotte, North Carolina, called into a recent episode of “The Ramsey Show,” hosted by George Kamel and Ken Coleman, to explain how her husband’s fringe beliefs nearly destroyed their finances, and may still ruin their future.

GOBankingRates

Middle-Class Families Are Fleeing New York — 10 Places They’re Going (and How Much It Costs To Live There)

New Yorkers are jumping ship due to high home prices and cost of living, as destinations like Philadelphia, Miami and Charlotte offer cheaper housing and better value.

Sports Illustrated

No Agyemang No Problem: Biel, Toklomati Take Over As Charlotte Hit Peak Form

Charlotte FC defeated Atlanta United 3–2 on Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The Independent UK

Chelsea vs Benfica live: Result and reaction as Blues progress after extra time drama and long weather delay

Chelsea 4-1 Benfica (a.e.t.): A protracted game finally ended more than four and a half hours after kicking off in Charlotte

The Independent UK

Landscaper arrested after inviting hundreds to unauthorized party while homeowners away, cops say

Michael Brown is accused of inviting as many as 400 people to the house party in the Charlotte suburb of Weddington

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