After the news of 16 children living in horrifically inhumane conditions came out of Ohio last week, the firefighter who found them has spoken out on what shocked him the most. 

Emergency services were left in disbelief after discovering the children living in a tiny 12 feet by 12 feet room, covered in human faeces, where they have seemingly spent much of the past four years.

Some of the children were unable to talk and they were quickly transported to hospital, while the children's parents and two grandparents, Gary Siders Jr., Gary Siders Sr., Christina Siders and Elizabeth Siders have also since been charged with felony child endangerment. 

Although officials had alluded to the awful conditions inside the house, with Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson suggesting they 'looked like almost feral animals', a firefighter on the scene has now explained more about what they found. Emergency services were shocked when they arrived at the scene (WSYX ABC 6/YouTube) Describing the home to Criminally Obsessed, Captain Jeremiah Griffith said: “You can see the cockroaches and stuff like that, bugs in general. Bugs get on the children and scratch and bite, so their condition wasn’t the greatest. As far as the smell, it’s just a certain type of smell. It’s not very pleasant. 

“Typically, I wear a mask if I endure those kind of conditions to kind of helps cover that up because it’s awful. It sticks with you. It sticks on your clothes and you can smell it for hours afterwards until you can go and change. Our livestock around here live in better conditions.”

Gary Siders Jr. and and Elizabeth Siders (Southeast Ohio Jail) Griffith was one of the first five people at the scene and he took it upon himself to quickly take the children to hospital, since they 'were clearly not in the greatest shape'. 

However, the most 'haunting' memory for the Hamden Fire Department captain wasn't there physical condition, but simply how quiet they were as he rushed them to get medical care. 

He added: “It was just quiet. That’s what it was. Blank expressions. Of course they were scared. They’ve never endured anything like that before. Authorities said the house 'didn’t even look like anyone was living in it' (WSYX ABC 6/YouTube) The kids ranged between 18 months and 18 years (WSYX ABC 6/YouTube) “They didn’t know where they were going. They didn’t speak to me. I tried to have limited contact unless I was asked to help with the children.” 

Officials also suggested that this is 'the type of thing that we're not used to seeing here in America' but there have been tragically similar cases in recent years, with children kept in a 'house of horrors'.

Griffith concluded: “This one just caught us by surprise really, because we didn’t really expect [it]. This house didn’t even look like anyone was living in it. It was a situation we’re not used to dealing with.” Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders (Southeast Ohio Jail) The children, who ranged between 18 months and 18 years, weren't even known to the county due to their lack of documentation and time in education. 

All four of the charged guardians have entered not guilty pleas, while the grandfather was also released and rushed to hospital himself following a 'medical emergency'. 

A timeline of the allegations against the Siders family 

31 March 2008 

Gary Siders Jr, 18, and Elizabeth Siders, 15, are married in Mason County, West Virginia with the consent of Elizabeth’s parents 

30 May 2008 

The couple’s eldest child is born. More children are born in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 (twins), 2024 (twins), and 2025. 

2021 

The superintendent of the Gallia County Local Schools in southeast Ohio told WSAZ3 there are records from this year showing Gary Jr. and Elizabeth were parents with a local school at the time. 

10 November 2022 

Elizabeth Siders prematurely delivers conjoined twins, who die an hour after they are born. Named Faith Lee and Bailey Lee Siders, they were joined at the chest, face-to-face, according to birth certificates obtained by WCMH. 

2022 Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said the Siders family moved to Vinton County, again in southeast Ohio, around this time. 

23 and 27 May 2026 

A criminal complaint against Gary Siders Jr accused him of ‘recklessly exposing his private parts’ on two occasions on these dates. 

30 June 2026 An arrest warrant is issued for Gary Siders Jr related to four alleged counts of public indecency. Police attend the Siders’ home in relation to this investigation and find 16 children living in what police describe as deplorable conditions. 

Authorities claim the children were confined to a 12-foot by 12-foot space for four years. Gary Siders Sr, 73, Christina Siders, 67, Gary Siders Jr, 36, and Elizabeth Siders, 33, are arrested and charged with 16 counts of endangering children, second degree felonies. All have since entered not guilty please. 

3 July 2026 

In an interview with WSYX ABC 6, Elizabeth Siders’ lawyer Thomas Stolly said on meeting his client for the first time: “I met a woman who was timid and who was exhausted. It looked like she had been crying quite a bit. She looked distraught.” 

When asked if Elizabeth is also a victim in the case, he says: “I don’t think she would classify herself as a victim.” He says the initial coverage of conditions at the Siders’ home is ‘not the whole story’. 

7 July 2026 

All four of the defendants waive their right to a preliminary hearing, meaning the case will now go before a grand jury. They will decide whether to indict the four accused family members. 

On the same day, Gary Sr.’s legal team ask for his $300,000 bail to be waived. They argue it is excessive, saying the 73-year-old has ‘significant health issues’ and ‘very limited mobility’, and doesn’t have the capacity to post any bail money. 

His lawyer, Dorian Keith Baum, says Gary Sr. ‘has denied any and all allegations against him’ and has ‘a vested interest… to clear his name’. Baum also says he has concerns about Gary Sr’s competency to stand trial. That day, Gary Sr. is transported to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. If released from hospital, he will be required to wear a GPS monitor. His bond is changed to a recognizance bond, which means he doesn’t have to pay the money upfront. 

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, 10am-8pm Monday to Friday. If you are a child seeking advice and support, call Childline for free on 0800 1111, 24/7. 

Details of what many have dubbed the 'royal wedding' are gradually coming to light, despite Swift and Kelce requiring all 1,000 guests to sign strict non-disclosure agreements ahead of the ceremony on Friday (July 3). 

Their big day prompted the closure of numerous roads in New York City, as the celebrity couple rented out the massive arena to celebrate with their family and friends, with hundreds of A-listers making the coveted guest list. 

Parents warned over putting images of their children online Details of the games played at the afterparty have been revealed, along with the luxury raffle, the food served, and the invitation designs that were sent out. But now, a source has spoken to US Weekly about the music that soundtracked the pair's special day, and the star has subsequently been blasted online. It's been reported that Swift walked down the aisle to her own track. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

'How shallow do you have to be to do all the things she did here?' 

It feels wrong to not anticipate one of the world's biggest pop stars not playing her own tracks at her wedding, particularly when she's known for writing some of the greatest love songs of all time, as per Swifties everywhere. 

So when it was revealed that Tay walked down the aisle to a string rendition of her iconic 'Love Story', people on social media had a lot to say. 

"Walk down the aisle to her own music ?!?! Lol, how obnoxious," one wrote on X, while another posted: "How shallow do you have to be to do all the things she did here?" 

"That is pretty darn self indulgent," a third added, as a fourth wrote: "This woman's narcissism is off the charts." The iconic track was released in 2008 as a single from the album Fearless, which went onto spend 35 weeks at number one in the charts.

Swift and Kelce tied the knot on Friday (July 3) in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden. (Aeon/GC Images) And it's safe to say the romantic lyrics are suitable for such an occasion. Speaking on the Bussin’ With the Boys podcast in 2024, her now-husband Kelce revealed his favorite Swift songs of all time. 

The NFL star said: "I really started listening to Taylor’s music when she came out with 1989. I knew who she was before that - we were the same age, so through high school and everything, I knew who Taylor was as she was getting her career started - but I think 1989 was where it really started to go crazy. 

"So I’m going to say 'Blank Space', because that was like the first." 

What Taylor Swift's wedding guests have said so far 

Here are some of the celebs on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded guest list who have shared snippets of the big day on social media… 

(Instagram/@greg_james) The British radio host revealed on his Instagram Story: “I am currently experiencing the world's greatest hangover and am unable to reply to the hilarious number of messages I have received over the last 24 hours. 

“But just&t to say: true to her word, of course the invitation arrived and of course I couldn't tell anyone. And oh my god what an unbelievably brilliant night. I'm off for a nap.” 

He later told Radio 1 listeners that he initially thought it was a scam when he and his wife Bella Mackie received an electronic invite to Swift and Kelce's wedding He said: "Until we were in there, there was a huge part us, that me and Bella were like, ‘This could not be real. This could be a scam.’ So until we were in, we thought we may have made a big trip here for nothing." 

Once inside, the ceremony didn't disappoint. He went on: "You know at a wedding you sometimes get the first drink free, well this was you get the first 10,00 drinks free." He said it was 'the best night, maybe ever'. 

(Instagram/@jessicaalba) “We love love,” Alba wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a selfie of herself in a black Prada dress with Swift’s ‘Love Story’ playing over the top. “Congrats to T&T - such a beautiful night celebrating you.” 

Adam Scott (Instagram/@mradamscott) The Severance star shared a snap looking very dapper alongside his wife, Naomi, actor Paul Rudd and his wife Julie Yaeger. “T&T,” Scott captioned the Instagram post, alongside two hearts. 

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The actress posted a video of herself and her wife, Jessica Betts, in a car heading to Madison Square Garden. 

She wrote: “The Betts pulled up to the Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift wedding . #swipe A time was had! The love in the room was palpable “Wowwwwwww is the best way to describe it. From beginning to end no detail was spared! “Congrats! @killatrav @taylorswift “Welcome to the club!” 

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Waterhouse, who previously confirmed her wedding attendance to Variety, shared a series of images with the caption: “NYC, NYC, land of love.” 

On Sunday, she posted a Story with the Francis Bacon quote: “I often work best with a hangover because my mind is crackling with energy and I can think very clearly.” 

Kelsea Ballerini (Instagram/@kelseaballerini) "Watched my favorite singer fall in love and get married. (cries for several business days)” singer-songwriter Ballerini wrote on her Instagram Story. 

In a separate post, she added: “Congrats on the most beautiful wedding @taylorswift @killatrav i’m still crying and dancing.” 

Joseph Kahn (Instagram/@josephkahn) The Grammy-winning director, who has worked with Swift on several music videos, said: “Had a wonderful time at Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce's wedding last night. I got to meet Steven Spielberg and the lovely Kate Capshaw and talk filmmaking with the GOAT (lifelong dream achieved). 

“What I will say about the wedding was it was so much funnier and emotional than expected, and as big as it was, it also felt very intimate. And yes, literally everyone was there. I told Lotte many times it was like living in the internet, and AI would crack if it tried to render it. 

“Anyway congratulations Taylor and Travis! Wishing your beautiful family and future family endless happiness!” 

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Sharing several photos, King penned: “JusT&T married,” along with five white heart emojis. 

Eric Stonestreet (Instagram/@ericstonestreet) The Modern Family star wrote on Instagram: “I guess I can say now. We were at a wedding in New York City last night. Two truly special people found each other and what a joy to be able to celebrate them. And also, [my wife] Lindsay is so hot.” 

(Instagram/@gabriella_brooks) Uploading several pics, including one with her fiancé Liam Hemsworth, the model wrote: “The night of our lives. Congratulations T🤍T you are a match made in heaven.” 

Local residents and relatives of the Siders have been speaking out in recent days after police raided the dilapidated pad where 20 of them lived in Vinton County on 30 June. 

Now, court records have shed some further light on the family dynamic that was at play - and what transpired after Elizabeth, 33, married into the brood when she was still a teenager. 

The US has been left reeling by reports that have emerged since Elizabeth, her husband Gary Siders Jr., 36, and his parents Gary Siders Sr., 73, Christina Siders, 67, were arrested more than a week ago. Officials described the scene as 'pure evil' and said the 16 kids found at the Ohio home have been living in 'unimaginable conditions' - while likening them to 'feral animals'. The 16 children were living in squalor at the property, police said (YouTube/NBC4i) Many of the children, whose ages ranged from around 18-months-old to 18-years-old, were unable to speak. The eldest could not write her own name, police said. 

The children spent most of their time in a room that was roughly 12 feet by 12 feet (3.5 meters by 3.5 meters), according to investigators, who noted that human waste was all around. 

Several of the youngsters were in need of medical attention and were taken to nearby hospitals.  The Siders children are currently under the custody of authorities in Vinton County. The four adult family members were each charged with felony child endangerment and are being held on $300,000 (£224,482) cash bonds - but Gary Sr has since been released. 

The pensioner 'fell and had a medical issue that required treatment and assessment’, Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer said and doctors then discovered he has a 'serious medical condition'.

The father and son were arrested on 30 June along with their wives (YouTube/WCHSTV) As he was in custody, this meant that the county would be burdened by his medical bills - and officials claimed the costs of this had the potential to 'bankrupt' them. 

"We were not going to put that burden on our taxpayers and so it was agreed that we would do a recognizance bond so he could get the medical treatment that the doctors say he needs and won’t cost the county that money," Archer said. "If he's released from then, he will then be equipped with a GPS monitor." 

This bond - which is also known as a Personal Recognizance/PR bond - allows an arrested person to leave jail without paying money. All four adults have pleaded not guilty to the charges they are facing.

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) are now reportedly seeking $1million in emergency funding to help support the rescued children through foster care placements and court proceedings. 

Elizabeth 'isn't evil', her lawyer says 

A firefighter who ferried some of the Siders' offspring to hospital has since spoken out about the 'haunting' things that he saw inside the family home. Captain Jeremiah Griffith also described the demeanour of the children, saying they were 'quiet, scared and didn't speak'. 

Focus has fallen on Elizabeth, who is said to be the mother of all 16 kids, in recent days. Her lawyer Thomas Stolly has insisted that suggestions she is 'pure evil' are not true, as he explained he 'did not see any malice' in Elizabeth after their first meeting. 

He said that her life with the Siders is 'all that she knows' as she has got married to Gary Jr at such a young age, adding: "If that’s been your worldview for the past 17 or 18 years, you get shaped by that." Court documents offer some clarity in regards to how the relationship between the couple began nearly two decades ago.

The women both remain behind bars, as does Gary Jr (YouTube/WCHSTV) Elizabeth was just 15 when she married her 18-year-old husband in Mason County, West Virginia, on 31 March, 2008. 

According to WOWK 13 News, records state that her parents - Brian Ray Russell and Lori Ann Raines - and the judge - former Circuit Court Judge David Nibert - consented to the marriage. 

Both of the teens were listed as living in Ohio's Gallia Country at the time. Their first child was reportedly born just two months later. Tragically, reports have also emerged about the deaths of conjoined twin daughters who Elizabeth gave birth to back in November 2022. 

Bailey Lee and Faith Lee Siders at Riverside Methodist Hospital were born in Columbus, Ohio, at just 24 weeks’ gestation. 

Twin tragedy 

It is understood that the tots had thoracopagus, a condition where their faces and chests fused together in the womb. The twins died later that same day of natural causes, records state. 

Elizabeth's estranged brother-in-law Ronnie Fletcher has spoken out about how he was left 'horrified' after the foursome were arrested - as he had no idea about what was going on inside the Siders home.

He is married to one of Gary Sr and Christina's daughters, who he claims has been forced to stay off work as she is 'scared' of the potential backlash. "We've had death threats," Ronnie said. "We've been told that we need to be put in front of an execution line of guns and, you know, killed and burned. I mean, it's been bad. 

"My children, my daughters, have been threatened. It's to the point we've had our pictures taken off our accounts and we've had to delete all our social media. "We can't live our normal lives, because the way these people are trying to treat us [over] something we didn't have nothing to do with." 

A timeline of the allegations against the Siders family 

31 March 2008 

Gary Siders Jr, 18, and Elizabeth Siders, 15, are married in Mason County, West Virginia with the consent of Elizabeth’s parents 

30 May 2008 

The couple’s eldest child is born. More children are born in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 (twins), 2024 (twins), and 2025. 

2021 

The superintendent of the Gallia County Local Schools in southeast Ohio told WSAZ3 there are records from this year showing Gary Jr. and Elizabeth were parents with a local school at the time. 

10 November 2022 

Elizabeth Siders prematurely delivers conjoined twins, who die an hour after they are born. Named Faith Lee and Bailey Lee Siders, they were joined at the chest, face-to-face, according to birth certificates obtained by WCMH. 

2022 

Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson said the Siders family moved to Vinton County, again in southeast Ohio, around this time. 

23 and 27 May 2026 

A criminal complaint against Gary Siders Jr accused him of ‘recklessly exposing his private parts’ on two occasions on these dates. 

30 June 2026 

An arrest warrant is issued for Gary Siders Jr related to four alleged counts of public indecency. 

Police attend the Siders’ home in relation to this investigation and find 16 children living in what police describe as deplorable conditions. Authorities claim the children were confined to a 12-foot by 12-foot space for four years. 

Gary Siders Sr, 73, Christina Siders, 67, Gary Siders Jr, 36, and Elizabeth Siders, 33, are arrested and charged with 16 counts of endangering children, second degree felonies. All have since entered not guilty pleas. 

3 July 2026 

In an interview with WSYX ABC 6, Elizabeth Siders’ lawyer Thomas Stolly said on meeting his client for the first time: “I met a woman who was timid and who was exhausted. It looked like she had been crying quite a bit. She looked distraught.” 

When asked if Elizabeth is also a victim in the case, he says: “I don’t think she would classify herself as a victim.” He says the initial coverage of conditions at the Siders’ home is ‘not the whole story’. 

7 July 2026 

All four of the defendants waive their right to a preliminary hearing, meaning the case will now go before a grand jury. They will decide whether to indict the four accused family members. 

On the same day, Gary Sr.’s legal team ask for his $300,000 bail to be waived. They argue it is excessive, saying the 73-year-old has ‘significant health issues’ and ‘very limited mobility’, and doesn’t have the capacity to post any bail money. 

His lawyer, Dorian Keith Baum, says Gary Sr. ‘has denied any and all allegations against him’ and has ‘a vested interest… to clear his name’. Baum also says he has concerns about Gary Sr’s competency to stand trial. 

That day, Gary Sr. is transported to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens. If released from hospital, he will be required to wear a GPS monitor. His bond is changed to a recognizance bond, which means he doesn’t have to pay the money upfront.

A statement posted on Facebook today (9 July) read: "Bonnie's family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for. 

"We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy." Tyler - who was best known for her hits 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' and 'Holding Out For A Hero' - began to experience abdominal back pain in April and was rushed to hospital in Portugal, where she had owned a home since 1988, to undergo emergency intestinal surgery. 

It was announced on May 6, 2026, that Tyler has been placed in an induced coma in the Portuguese city of Faro due to complications from the abdominal operation. Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75 (Suzie Gibbons/Redferns) Though initial attempts to bring her out of the coma ended with her going into cardiac arrest, it was announced on June 15 that Tyler had woken up. 

A message posted on her official website said: "Bonnie is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal." Tributes have already begun to flood in for Tyler across social media, with one fan on X writing: "Legends may leave us, but their songs live on forever. Rest in peace." 

"A powerhouse voice that will never be forgotten. RIP Bonnie Tyler," another posted. A third added: "Her voice had such a unique power that it really defined an era of music for me," while those thoughts were echoed by a poster who said: "A true music legend. Her voice and legacy will never be forgotten."

Wales Secretary Jo Stevens posted a tribute on X writing: "So sad to hear of the death of @BonnieTOfficial. A Welsh music icon, Grammy and Brit award winner and the sound of my teenage years."

Tyler was best known for her hits 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' and 'Holding Out For A Hero' (Aldara Zarraoa/Redferns) Tyler, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, achieved international fame in the 1980s, with the release of hit single 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' which shot to the top of the charts in the UK and across the pond.

The song was written by Jim Steinman – who was also Meat Loaf’s producer – and he said in an interview with American publication People: “I never thought it had a prayer as a single. It was an aria to me, a Wagnerian-like onslaught of sound and emotion. I wrote it to be a showpiece for her voice.”

She is reported to have said of the song, after Steinman played her the song for the first time: “I just had shivers up my spine. I couldn’t wait to actually get in and record it.” 

He went on to write and produce another of her hit songs, Holding Out For A Hero, which was featured in the movie Footloose starring Kevin Bacon in the lead role. 

She represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, with the song Believe In Me, and she finished in 19th place. She was made an MBE in 2023 for her services to music, after being named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

The 21-year-old is currently serving two concurrent sentences of 15 years to life for the 2022 murder of her then-boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan. 

 

Shirilla, who was dubbed ‘hell on wheels’ by her trial judge, crashed her Toyota Camry into a brick wall at speeds of 100mph, according to the black box that was retrieved from the vehicle. 

Shirilla’s supporters posted the snap on her Instagram account this week, stating she is ‘trying to do better every day and holding out hope’. But there was an intense backlash to the new picture. Supporters running her Instagram page shared the selfie (mackenzieshirilla/Instagram) Many on X questioned how she appeared to be wearing makeup, and how she took what appears to be a selfie while behind bars. 

One wrote: "How in the hell does this girl have a phone, makeup done, laid edges, flat-ironed hair, AND the audacity to take selfies knowing she murdered two innocent guys?? While in JAIL??? What the actual f**k is going on." 

Ohio rules dictate that inmates may wear 'a reasonable amount of makeup', though 'staff may require an inmate to remove make-up if in the judgment of a supervisor any significant change in physical appearance has taken place'. Shirilla was the subject of the Netflix documentary The Crash, which examined the tragic case. She is currently incarcerated at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. 

Following the 2022 crash, she was found guilty in 2023 of four counts of felonious assault and two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide. Throughout her trial and time in prison, Shirilla has maintained her innocence. Her legal team has since filed three appeals in an effort to secure a new trial, but each attempt has been unsuccessful. 

On 23 June, the Ohio Supreme Court declined to hear her latest appeal, ruling that it would not consider the case because the appeal was filed after the deadline. Under Ohio law, a convicted defendant has 365 days from the filing of the trial transcripts to challenge their conviction. 

Shirilla’s legal team submitted the appeal one day late and has argued that the delay was caused by 2024 being a leap year. However, the Ohio Supreme Court rejected the appeal, stating that 'the trial court correctly determined it was without jurisdiction to consider the petition'.

A prison picture shared by Shirilla's supporters back in February (Instagram/@mackenzieshirilla) However, Shirilla does not appear to be giving up on the possibility of an appeal. According to Fox 8, on Tuesday (7 July), her attorney filed a motion asking the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider its decision, arguing that the deadlines were unclear. 

Cleveland 19 described the lawyers’ move as a 'very interesting' development, with the defence requesting a reconsideration of last month’s ruling. 

Defence attorney Tera Coleman, who is not involved in Shirilla’s case, provided insight into the possible next steps, telling Cleveland 19 that it is 'very rare' for the Ohio Supreme Court to grant motions for reconsideration. Shirilla is serving 15 years to life in prison (NBC News) Shirilla’s first parole hearing is scheduled for 2037, although the trial judge previously warned that she could spend the rest of her life behind bars. 

Mackenzie Shirilla timeline 

17 July 2022 - Mackenzie Shirilla and her boyfriend Dominic Russo get into an argument. A friend allegedly overhears Shirilla tell him: “I will crash this car right now.” 

31 July 2022 - Shirilla is driving Russo, 20, and their friend Davion Flanagan, 19, from Russo’s home to a friend’s house. At around 5.30am, she crashes the car into a Plidco Building in Strongsville, Ohio, travelling at 100mph without braking. Police arrive on the scene 45 minutes later. Russo and Flanagan are pronounced dead and Shirilla is transported to MetroHealth Medical Center. 

August 2022 - 200 people attend a vigil for Russo and Flanagan. Shirilla remains in critical condition. When a detective visits her in hospital, she is said to be speaking a ‘unique language’ similar to pig Latin. 

October 2022 - Shirilla attends a Halloween party wearing fancy dress which resembles a corpse, which Davion’s father considers in very poor taste. He says in Netflix’s The Crash: “Dressing up as corpses three months after she killed two people, it just sickened us to the very core.” 

4 November 2022 - Shirilla is arrested and faces 18 charges, including two counts of aggravated murder. She also faces charges for allegedly breaking into the Columbia Church of God in Columbia Station days before the crash, along with drug possession charges. 

7 August 2023 - Shirilla’s trial begins. Her defence team argue she may have passed out at the time of the crash due to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), but no medical records or expert testimony confirms the diagnosis. 

14 August 2023 - Shirilla is found guilty on all counts. Judge Nancy Margaret Russo calls her ‘hell on wheels’, and the court concludes she intentionally crashed the car in a premeditated act. 

23 August 2023 - Shirilla is sentenced to two concurrent 15 years to life sentences. Her legal team later lose an appeal and relief petition. She remains incarcerated in the Ohio Reformatory for Women.

22 May 2025 - Shirilla’s parents insist that she’s innocent. Her father Steve tells WKYC: “Show me one piece of evidence - one - that says she did this on purpose. Show it to me, then she's right where she belongs and she's guilty of it. But there isn't any.” Her mother Natalie claims there are texts in which Shirilla says Russo was ‘trying to end her life’. 

15 May 2026 - Netflix’s The Crash premieres. In it, Shirilla insists she is ‘not a murderer’ and has no memory of the crash, continuing to blame POTS. 

18 May 2026 - Steve Shirilla is placed on administrative leave from his job as an art and digital media teacher at Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland following allegations he had ‘demonstrated poor judgement’. Viewers of Netflix’s documentary objected to his attitude towards Shirilla’s marijuana use and his dismissal of claims she told a classmate to end their life. 

23 June 2026 - The Ohio Supreme Court declines to review Shirilla’s appeal case. Her lawyers missed the deadline for a post-conviction review by one day because 2024 was a leap year, and the court upheld an earlier decision that Shirilla’s conviction therefore could not be challenged. 

September 2037 - This is when Shirilla will be eligible for parole 

Elizabeth Siders, 33, and Gary Siders Jr., 36, were arrested alongside the children’s grandparents Gary Siders Sr., 73, and Christina Siders, 67, in the family’s home in Vinton County, rural Ohio. 

The arrests came after authorities discovered 16 children, aged between one to 18, living in squalor in a cramped and filthy 12 feet by 12 feet space at the house. Authorities from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Vinton County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the family's home in Hamden on Tuesday, 30 June. 

The warrant was connected to a separate investigation and was not initially about child welfare. But while searching the property, officers found the 16 children living in what officials described as horrific, unsanitary conditions. Elizabeth Siders and Gary Siders Jr. (Southeast Ohio Jail) “We didn’t know there were going to be 16 kids there,” said Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson at a news conference, via AP. “It’s the type of thing that we’re not used to seeing here in America." 

The children were forced to live like ‘feral animals’ in a single room which was covered in human waste for at least four years. Authorities have described the home as ‘deplorable’ and said livestock live in better conditions than the children. 

Some of the children are unable to speak and none of them were enrolled in school. The eldest child, aged 18, is unable to write her name, according to investigators. The Siders' family home (YouTube/NBC4) The children were transported to hospitals across Ohio following the rescue. Officials said several were in serious condition, including two who were airlifted to trauma centres and at least one who required intubation. 

Back in November 2022, Siders delivered conjoined twin daughters Bailey Lee and Faith Lee Siders at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, according to local news outlet WOWK 13. 

Born at just 24 weeks’ gestation, the twins had thoracopagus, a condition where their faces and chests fused together in the womb. The twins died later that same day of natural causes, according to records. Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders (Southeast Ohio Jail) On Monday, the children's shocked uncle said the rest of the family had no idea how many children Elizabeth and Gary Siders Jr. had. 

Ronnie Fletcher told WOWKTV he had no idea of the conditions at the house but has still received death threats. He said: "We've been told that we need to be put in front of an execution line of guns and, you know, killed and burned. I mean, it's been bad. 

"We've had our pictures taken off our accounts and we've had to delete all our social media. "My wife's not been able to go to work because she works within the public and she's scared." 

The four defendants have each pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of child endangerment. A judge set their bail at $300,000 each. If convicted, they each face a maximum sentence of up to 192 years in prison.

The couple weren't shy about showing their love for each other on the ninth day of the tennis tournament and shared a passionate kiss in their seats while sat alongside their teenage daughters. 

The Taylor-Johnsons managed to distract a few attendees from what was unfolding on the court with their loved-up display - especially as them stepping out in public together is something of a rare occurrence. 

Aaron - who is an actor with an enviable CV thanks to his roles in hit films such as Kick-Ass, Avengers: Age of Ultron and 28 Years Later - looked dapper in an all-white ensemble. The couple enjoyed an afternoon of tennis on Tuesday (Ricky Vigil M / Justin E Palmer/GC Images) He wore a single-breasted suit and brown loafers, while his filmmaker wife Sam wore shorts and a waistcoat, and she was seen adoringly hanging off his arm. The pair brought their daughters Wylda, 15, and Romy, 14, along to experience Wimbledon with them too. 

And it appears Aaron, 36, might have been casting his mind back to the tips and tricks he learnt while starring in the 2008 film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging when he was sat in the stands with his brood. 

Photographers captured the moment he and Sam shared an affectionate smooch on Tuesday afternoon while enjoying the tennis. 

Elsewhere, they were seen holding hands, smirking and giggling - suggesting their love is still burning strong, even after being together for almost two decades. 

Back to Black director Sam, 59, met the actor when she was 42 and he was 18 on the set of Nowhere Boy in 2009 - which is a film that she was at the helm of, while Aaron was taking on the lead role. They shared a smooch in the stands at Wimbledon (Karwai Tang/WireImage) Speaking about the dynamic they had while working together on set, Sam told Harper's Bazaar in 2019: "We were very professional through the entire film... but everyone on set knew. 

"And as soon as we finished, he told me he was going to marry me. We had never been on a date, or even kissed." Aaron added: "And a year to the minute after we met, exactly one year to the minute, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me." 

Their love story snowballed quite quickly from there, as shortly after their engagement, the couple welcomed their first daughter Wylda Rae in July 2010.

Aaron and Sam were flanked by their two daughters (Karwai Tang/WireImage) Their second child, another girl called Romy Hero, was then born in January 2012, which is the same year that the stars tied the knot in Somerset. 

Aaron has also taken on the role of a fatherly figure in the lives of Sam's children Angelica and Jessie Phoenix, whom she shares with her ex-husband Jay Jopling. 

But it's not all been sunshine and roses for Aaron and Sam, as the pair have previously admitted that the constant discussion surrounding their 23-year age gap has gotten on their nerves. Sharing his thoughts on the running commentary about it online, Aaron previously told Vulture that he found the 'attention was intrusive'. Sam and Aaron, pictured in 2010, have previously addressed the backlash their relationship has received (Samir Hussein/Getty Images) "But having to deal with that early in my career probably got me to a place where I can more quickly just go, 'Oh, f**k it' instead of wanting to rip someone's head off for asking questions I don't like," he added. 

Sam has previously described her husband as 'an old soul', which might be why their age gap really doesn't mean much to them. 

"We spend every minute of the day together," she once told told the Sunday Times. "My friends call him Benjamin Button because he has — on the outside — such youth, and on the inside, he is so wise and settled. He doesn't like parties. He likes being at home and cooking for the family. He likes walking the dogs. He loves his chickens - he collects the eggs and makes breakfast for everyone." 

Aaron brands opinions of his relationship 'bizarre' 

Speaking of the discourse surrounding their difference in age in 2019, the mother-of-four told The Daily Beast: "We've been together for over a decade now, so I feel like it is less of a conversation for people.

"It doesn't worry me, and it's not something that is difficult to talk about because it's such a positive story, that we're a decade later together and working together and raising a strong family together. "That may be a positive message for people out there." 

Taking a tougher approach to their critics in 2024, Aaron said he finds people who are concerned about their relationship quite 'bizarre'. “What you gotta realise is that what most people were doing in their twenties, I was doing when I was 13," he said. 

"You’re doing something too quickly for someone else? I don’t understand that. What speed are you supposed to enjoy life at? It’s bizarre to me."

The younger sister of Kate Middleton, 42, was spotted at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Monday afternoon (6 July) sitting in the Royal Box alongside her mother, Carole. 

She wore Reformation's Naira dress in a white and red floral pattern, paired with a J.Crew fan rattan clutch and some of sunnies. Pippa also seemingly broke one of Wimbledon’s Royal Box rules, though, and not for the first time, as she also sported a large, wide-brimmed hat. 

The Royal Box has been used ‘for the entertainment of friends and guests of Wimbledon’ since way back when in 1922. It’s where you’ll find Royal Family members, celebrities, and politicians who have bagged an invite from the All England Club. Pippa wore a floral dress to watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) However, this means it also comes with a strict set of rules for attendees, including a dress code that must be followed. 

Wimbledon's Royal Box rules 

The Wimbledon website stresses that Royal Box guests must dress smart with suits, jackets, and ties for men, while women are asked not to wear hats, as ‘they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them’. 

So, it was surprising to see that the author was wearing one, although photos from the event do show that she had it off sometimes. And the tournament has previously relaxed the rule during times of extreme heat, so attendees can protect themselves from the sun, so this might have also been the case.

But, it’s not the first time that Pippa has been victim to the age-old Wimbledon rules, as she previously got denied entry to the box . In 2017, her late arrival to the tournament meant she and Carole were denied entry to sit with the rest of their family to see Andy Murray take on French professional Benoit Paire. Women are asked not to wear hats as they obscure other people's view (Karwai Tang/Getty Images) Instead of getting to sit with their fellow celebrities, they were taken to the regular seats, situated behind the box. However, it didn’t seem to get them down, as in all of the photos from the day out, they seemed to be having a great time. 

Meghan Markle also reportedly got turned away in 2019 due to another dress code-related issue, as she sported a pair of blue denim jeans, which apparently didn’t fit the ‘smart dress’ protocol. 

Lewis Hamilton also got turned away due to a dress code rule break in 2016, meaning he missed the legendary final match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The reason why? He simply forgot to wear a tie - and was fashionably late. 

Wimbledon’s strangest rules Think of a rule? It's probably on the list (Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) Wimbledon has strict rules and regulations for pretty much everything - from the length of the grass to the temperature of the tennis balls, and you can be fined thousands of pounds for certain conduct violations. 

Curfew 

While at other grand slams, play continues late into the night, at Wimbledon there’s a strict 11pm curfew. This means tennis fans sometimes have to go to bed on a cliffhanger. 

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s 2018 semi-final clash was suspended after the third set. Meanwhile, Andy Murray was particularly peeved when he was in the lead against Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2023, but went on to lose when the game was paused overnight and restarted the following morning. 

Timed toilet breaks 

Players are limited to one toilet break for matches up to three sets, and two if it goes on for longer. They can only go during a set change and they have to be back within three minutes, or they risk giving a point to their opponent. 

The longest ever Wimbledon match lasted a whopping 11 hours over three days, so players better get their nervous wees in before the match. 

Temper tantrums 

Players can be fined up to £36,900 for smashing their rackets. Djokovic is believed to have smashed over 60 of them over the course of his career. Bad language can also result in the same maximum fine. 

Countdown to serve 

As soon as the ball goes out of play, the serving player has just 25 seconds to hit their serve, or the umpire can call a violation which could potentially grant a point to their opponent. 

Fines for not trying hard enough 

Players must demonstrate they’re giving their all to win the match. Australian player Bernard Tomic was fined an eye-watering £45,000 after he was accused of not putting in enough effort to beat French player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, losing after just 58 minutes. 

Age limits 

Players have to be at least 14 to compete, which means youth sensations like Coco Gauff were initially barred from taking part. 

Spectators, meanwhile, have to be accompanied by a guardian if they’re under 16. Under-fives aren’t permitted at all onto show courts. This meant Serena Williams' two-year-old daughter Adira River couldn't watch her mum's comeback at this year's grand slam, while not all of Andy Murray's four children could watch his final doubles appearance in 2024. 

The grass and the balls 

Everything at Wimbledon is just so. The grass is cut to 8mm, which is apparently best suited for modern tennis play and for the grass to survive. 

Meanwhile, the tennis balls are kept in a fridge in order to maintain a constant temperature of 20°C. A consistent temperature is important because it apparently affects the way the balls bounce. The more you know. 

Tennis whites 

It was originally just female players who were required to wear all-white on the court. According to Tennis Fashions: Over 125 Years of Costume Change, the rule was introduced because it was ‘quite unthinkable that a lady should be seen to perspire’. OK then… 

Eventually, the rule was imposed on men too. A single trim of colour is allowed around the neckline and sleeve cuffs, but this must be no thicker than 1cm. In 2022, an exception was made so women could wear dark undershorts to feel more comfortable if they were on their periods.