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Wisconsin Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Mother, Dousing Her in Cat Litter and Setting Fire to Bed Where She Lay
Rodolfo Gonzalez, 39, faces first-degree intentional homicide charges and has a prior attempted murder case involving the same victim.
Homicide'Joker' Producer Jason Cloth Charged in Alleged $100M Hollywood Investment Fraud
The film producer, known for producing the hit Joaquin Phoenix film 'Joker,' was arrested Wednesday on federal charges accusing him of orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme that targeted investors in the entertainment industry.
HomicideIdaho Father Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter After Crash Kills 7-Year-Old Son While Filming Instagram Story
Austin Summers allegedly was traveling 73-75 mph in a 65 mph zone and using his phone when he rear-ended another vehicle on Interstate 84, killing his oldest son who wasn't wearing a seat belt.
HomicideMichigan Husband Charged With Murder After Police Say He Beat His Wife to Death Before She Could Call for Help
Rodney Olmsted allegedly killed his wife Rosa in their Valley Township home after fearing she would use a voice-activated virtual assistant to summon help, according to court documents.
HomicideMaryland Man Allegedly Set Fire to Girlfriend's House After Threatening Her With Dead Son's Ashes, Police Say
Carmello S. Latorre is charged with attempted murder, arson and assault after authorities say he intentionally ignited the home using a gas stove while his girlfriend and pets were still inside.
HomicideApalachee High School Shooter Discussed Online Notoriety With Mother After Attack
Court documents reveal the teenage suspect spoke with his mother about his online presence following the September 2024 shooting that killed four people.
HomicideEx-Olympian Charged With Damaging DC Reflecting Pool Claims Grand Jury Was Misled, Evidence Destroyed
David Hearn, 67, a former Olympic canoeist who competed in three Summer Games, is fighting felony destruction charges and alleges authorities drained the pool before defense could examine the liner at issue.
Cold Case Cold CasesWoman Murdered in 1936 and Buried Under Toronto Building Is Finally Identified
Decades-old cold case solved through advanced DNA technology, giving a name back to a victim who spent nearly 90 years unidentified.
HomicideQuick-Thinking Bystander Thwarts Knife Attack in Paris Suburb
Authorities responded to reports of a knife attack in Clichy on Monday, with witnesses describing how an armed assailant was stopped before causing serious harm.
HomicideWalmart Truck Driver Allegedly Shoots, Kills Motorist in Road Rage Incident on Pennsylvania Turnpike
A federal judge is allowing a wrongful death lawsuit to proceed against the retail giant, claiming Walmart failed to properly screen and supervise the driver.
HomicideMan Protecting Girlfriend Shot Dead at Phoenix Gas Station by Stranger Hours After Birthday Celebration, Police Say
Jaheime Rashard Brown, 21, charged with second-degree murder in death of Julio Angel Osife Diaz, 22; victim had just celebrated birthday hours earlier.
HomicideFather of 4 Gunned Down in Random Bar Shooting One Day Before 40th Birthday
Ohio authorities say Colton Zane Smith, 21, allegedly fatally shot Robert Russell at Put-in-Bay bar in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.
HomicideLocal Mom Who Gifted Bike to Retired NYPD Officer's Son Speaks Out After Fatal Shooting
The woman who provided the bicycle that a retired NYPD cop's son was riding when he was fatally shot voiced her outrage at Mamdani, the individual she held responsible for the killing.
HomicideWoman Found Dead in Santa Monica Communal Bathroom Facility; Police Investigate as Homicide
Authorities respond to emergency call reporting body discovery at shared restroom location, treating case as homicide pending autopsy results.
Homicide'He Flew 10 Feet': Nursing Home Worker Shoved 72-Year-Old so Hard He Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury and Died, Lawsuit Alleges
Dennis Newman's widow filed a civil suit against Waters Edge Health & Rehabilitation Center after criminal charges against the worker were dismissed due to a prosecutorial error.
Developing HomicideManhunt Launched for Space Needle Daredevils Who Leaped Off 600-Foot Seattle Landmark
Seattle police are searching for multiple suspects who allegedly scaled and jumped from the iconic Space Needle, prompting criminal charges and a citywide search.
HomicideFinal Minutes of Ex-NYPD Cop's Innocent 12-Year-Old Son Revealed — Along With Possible Motive to Horrific Shooting
Investigators reveal what happened in the final moments before the child was killed, as authorities work to determine why a former police officer's son became a target.
Verdict HomicideNevada Parents Sentenced in Death of 3-Year-Old Zaela Walker After Father Threw Girl Against Wall for Wetting Herself
Ricky Beasley received 10 to 25 years in prison while Lakeia Walker was sentenced to probation in connection with the 2018 disappearance that prosecutors say involved hiding the child's body somewhere it has never been found.
Verdict HomicideOregon Father Sentenced to 45 Years for Torturing 7-Year-Old Son With Taser, 'Frankly Torture,' Judge Says
Brandon Rodgers forced his son to hold a push-up position during family dinners, shocking the boy with a Taser whenever he dropped, prosecutors said.
HomicideVideo Shows Wild Brawl Ending With Police Officer's 12-Year-Old Son Fatally Shot in Bronx
Horrific surveillance footage captures the moments before a child was gunned down during an apparent altercation, police say.
HomicideOff-Duty Bridgeport Officer, Mother of 3 Killed When Intoxicated Jeep Driver Rams Motorcycle: Police
Melissa Ramirez has been charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter in the deaths of Officer Cooper Whiteside and Brittany Anne Islami on Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury, Connecticut.
HomicideSuspect in Violent Upper West Side Attacks Described as 'Lonely' but 'Super Cordial' by Neighbors; Police Probe Possible Hate Crime Motive
Investigators are examining whether a series of attacks on Manhattan's Upper West Side were motivated by bias, as the suspect remains in custody.
HomicideMichigan Father Left 1-Year-Old With Strangers at Party, Then Crashed Motorcycle While Riding Drunk With Toddler: Police
Kabamba E. Kyalangalilwa allegedly abandoned his daughter with strangers for hours before retrieving her intoxicated and placing the unsecured child on a motorcycle, causing a crash that left the toddler injured.
Homicide73-Year-Old Romance Novelist Charged With Murder of Montana Motel Owner
Kyle Ann Morrow allegedly walked into the Spa Hot Springs Motel asking for the owner, then shot him dead when she found him, authorities say.
White CollarSprawling 'Fraud Factory' Discovered Hiding in Plain Sight on Busy California High Street
Authorities allege a Los Angeles storefront operated as an identity theft hub, potentially victimizing hundreds of consumers.
HomicideAutopsy Reveals Deep Tissue Discoloration, Missing Neck Bone in Nolan Wells Case
Forensic examination of the 26-year-old's remains uncovers significant findings that investigators say point to a violent death.
HomicideProtesters Interrupt Madison Police News Conference Identifying Man Killed by Officer a Day Earlier
Demonstrators forced their way into the briefing where authorities were set to release the identity of the person shot by an officer.
HomicideSan Francisco Homicides Surge Amid Record National Crime Decline as California City Grapples With Violence Spike
The Bay Area city recorded a significant increase in killings while FBI data shows the lowest national homicide rate in 125 years, creating a stark regional contrast.
HomicideCeleste Rivas' Family Leaves Courtroom Before Gruesome Autopsy Results Revealed at D4vd Murder Hearing
The family of Celeste Rivas departed a New York courtroom as prosecutors prepared to present graphic autopsy findings in the murder case linked to singer D4vd.
HomicideVirginia Couple Charged With Malicious Wounding After Allegedly Beating Neighbor Unconscious With Leaf Blower, Hammer in Property Line Dispute
Louis and Gail Chevalier, both in their 70s, are accused of luring a 73-year-old neighbor into their yard before attacking him over an ongoing property line feud in Culpeper.
HomicideGeorgia Man Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Tenant He Was Helping With Rent-Free Housing
Jacob Brady faces murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of Josh Addison, who authorities say had offered him and his wife a place to stay after they went through a rough patch.
HomicideWisconsin Mother Charged With Shooting 12-Year-Old Boy Over Water Bottle Dispute, Police Say
Cosetta Burrell allegedly opened fire on the boy after he ran other children off a median where she said her son was being bullied.
Verdict TrialsOhio Father Sentenced to Up to 16.5 Years for Suffocating 4-Month-Old Daughter After Prior Death Threats
Marcellaus Nekie Malone pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with his infant's December 2025 death.
Developing HomicideWisconsin Police Officer Shoots, Kills Man on City Street Near State Capitol
Investigation underway after officer-involved shooting in downtown area; Wisconsin Department of Justice reviewing incident.
HomicideMinnesota Man Charged With Murdering 3 Leasing Office Employees Over Parking Garage Bill Dispute: Police
Tsegaab Binessu allegedly walked into the St. Paul apartment complex office and shot three employees execution-style, authorities say.
Verdict Homicide'No Body, No Case': Two Men Sentenced in Death of Nebraska Teen Who Vanished on Alleged Day Trip
Floyd Coates received 35 years and Dennis Lawson 10 years despite no murder conviction; federal judge said he believed Coates intentionally caused Sunny Sramek's death.
HomicideArizona Woman Allegedly Killed Husband, Showed Up at Neighbor's Doorstep Covered in Blood With Knife
Christina Copley told investigators her 82-year-old husband Ed Copley came after her with a knife first — but police say the evidence tells a different story.
HomicideFamily Sues Florida Adventure Park After 6-Year-Old Girl Dies in Go-Kart Crash, Alleging Negligence
Emma Riddle was nearly a foot too short and 12 years too young to operate the go-kart, according to the lawsuit filed by Morgan & Morgan.
HomicideBeloved Capitola Artist Fatally Stabbed Outside Mall; 19-Year-Old Charged With Murder
The killing of the elderly woman, described by neighbors as a gentle soul who sold watercolor paintings near the beach, has shaken this normally tranquil California coastal community.
Missing PersonsFather and Son Charged With Kidnapping 2 U.S. Forest Service Biologists at Gunpoint
Federal authorities allege the pair held the biologists at gunpoint in what prosecutors describe as a brazen attack on federal employees.
HomicideTrinitarios Gang Members Charged With Killing NYC Influencer Who Appeared in 6ix9ine Music Videos
Five gang members indicted on murder charges including death of social media star linked to controversial rapper's videos.
HomicideTesla Driver Charged With Murder After Allegedly Driving 140 MPH, Killing Mother and Toddler in Highway Crash
Zachary Chernicky struck Ivana Balistreri's stopped Lexus at 102 mph on Highway 87 in Santa Clara County; both mother and her 2-year-old daughter Lilliana burned to death.
HomicideUnlicensed Doctor Arrested After 27-Year-Old NYC Woman Dies Following Anti-Aging Serum Injection at Holistic Wellness Center
The suspect allegedly performed the cosmetic procedure without a valid medical license, police say.
Verdict HomicideCalifornia Teen Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Murdering Food Vendor in Broad Daylight Robbery
Demarcus Jaime Vega gunned down 45-year-old Lorenzo Perez after pretending to be a customer interested in ordering food from his cart.
Verdict HomicideAlex Murdaugh Case: New DNA Evidence Emerges in Murder Investigation of Wife Maggie, Son Paul
Forensic analysis reportedly reveals unidentified male genetic material under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, potentially complicating the convicted killer's prosecution.
HomicideStunning Twist in Case of California Surf Heir Killed in Tragic 'Car Surfing' Crash
Authorities announce charges in connection with the death of Kolby Aipa, heir to a surf industry dynasty.
Homicide'You Are Going to Die Tonight': Man Strangled and Beat His Girlfriend Before Lying to Police About Buying Dog Food, prosecutors Say
Melvin Becenti allegedly told investigators he was at Walmart when his girlfriend was killed—but the store was closed at the time.
Homicide"He Will Kill Me": 10-Year-Old Flees Florida Home After Mom's Boyfriend Allegedly Attacked Her, Threatened Murder in Front of Child
William Adam Lamkin, 45, faces domestic assault charges after the boy's frantic call to his father brought deputies to a Tamarac home.
Homicide'I Had to Stop Him': Arizona Man Accused of Killing Father, Hiding Body Under Plywood in Carport Structure
Michael Rodriguez allegedly admitted to police that he 'lost it' during a fight with his father and beat him to death before concealing the body.
HomicideWoman, 80, Killed After Driver Plows Lexus Down Brooklyn Sidewalk
Elderly pedestrian struck while walking on neighborhood street; driver remains in custody as NYPD investigates.
HomicideMichigan Mother Pleads No Contest to Abandoning 3 Children for Years While Living Kid-Free Life
Kelli Bryant admitted to leaving her children in a squalid Pontiac home where two daughters slept on pizza boxes and garbage reached 4 feet high.
HomicideFlorida Man Ran Stop Sign to Mow Down 11-Year-Old on E-Bike, Smash His iPhone: Police
Gregory Hoole, 44, allegedly drove his SUV toward the child and later smashed the boy's phone when he started recording the incident.
HomicideEscaped California Inmate Who Fled 600 Miles to Mexico on the Run Again After Capture
Authorities are searching for an escaped California inmate who crossed into Mexico and was recaptured, only to escape custody again.
HomicidePolice Eating Lunch Next Door When Masked Gunmen Opened Fire at Kentucky DMV, Killing 3 in Line
Louisville police arrest 19-year-old suspect more than a year after the Valentine's Day weekend shooting that claimed three lives outside a Valley Station driver's license office.
HomicideNFL Employee Injured in Midtown Tower Mass Shooting Sues NYC for $24M Over Alleged Security Failures
The employee claims city authorities failed to intervene despite warning signs that could have prevented the Park Avenue attack.
HomicideBritish Counterterrorism Police Lead Investigation Into Murder of Politician
Metropolitan Police and counterterrorism officers working together on the homicide investigation of a UK political figure.
HomicideFamily Attorney Says Substance Found in Van of Man Fatally Shot by ICE in Houston Was Salt, Not Drugs
FBI agent reportedly observed a substance during search warrant execution before shooting occurred; family claims no drugs were present.
HomicideMan Charged With Hate Crimes After Allegedly Storming Today Show Set, Hurling Racial Slur at Host Craig Melvin
The suspect was taken into custody following the incident at NBC's Rockefeller Center studios in New York City.
HomicideTexas Dentist Charged After 4-Year-Old Dies From Allegedly Lethal Opioid Dose During Tongue-Tie Procedure
Aithana Rodriguez Arriaga was given 30 milligrams of Demerol at Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth, three times the maximum pediatric dose, police say.
HomicideIdaho Man Allegedly Threatened Teens With Handgun at Park Over Fireworks Dispute
Shane Michael Sutton faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after police say he pulled a gun on juveniles at McCowin Park in Ammon.
HomicideMichigan Supreme Court Rules Police Cannot Trick Suspects Into Waiving Right to Counsel
In People v. Fenderson, justices find Detroit police violated constitutional protections by exploiting a murder suspect's confusion after he invoked his right to an attorney.
HomicideAlex Murdaugh Case: Defense Team Alleges Stranger Male DNA Found Under Maggie's Nails
New forensic evidence could complicate prosecution theory in murder case that already resulted in life sentence.
HomicideFresno Tutor Arrested on Child Grooming Charges Involving Discord Chats With Minors
Authorities allege the tutor used the online platform to initiate inappropriate communications with multiple children.
Homicide'I Did What I Did': 20-Year-Old Allegedly Shot His Sleeping Father Multiple Times, Texas Police Say
Markus Xavier Benavidez is accused of murdering his father, 47-year-old Markus Benavidez, inside their Corpus Christi home while the victim slept.
Homicide19-Year-Old Charged With Evidence Tampering in Drowning of 18-Year-Old Swim Team Member at Texas Lake
Lucas Roper allegedly fled scene with victim Daniel Erving's vehicle and belongings after Erving drowned following a jump from a railroad bridge into Lake Ray Hubbard.
HomicideArizona Woman Found Dead in Shallow Desert Grave With Movie Souvenir Cups After Alleged Date With Man She Met Online: Police
Domonic Rodolico, 24, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Arianna Jones, 21.
Homicide45-Year Sentence for Florida Man Who Beat Bicyclist to Death With Tire Iron
Savonne Morrison was on probation for a prior carjacking when he and an accomplice chased down 49-year-old Jeffrey Chapman in what prosecutors described as a random act of violence.
Developing HomicideAttempted Murder Suspect Leads Police on Golf Course Chase
Manhunt ends with arrest after pursuit across fairways, authorities say.
HomicideParents, Bystanders Fight Off Naked Man Who Allegedly Tried to Kidnap 7-Year-Old in Portland Park
The girl was lifted off the ground during a struggle with her mother before officers took Daniel C. Vasey into custody in the Willamette River.
HomicideMinnesota Woman Charged With Torturing 2-Year-Old Son, Sending Abuse Videos to Boyfriend: Police
Karina Burns allegedly struck her toddler in retaliation for the child's father not responding to her calls while at work, according to Dakota County authorities.
Verdict Homicide66-Year-Old Man Set to Retire Shot Dead in Arizona Buffet Parking Lot by Stranger Who Fired Through Car Window
Roberto Antonio Trejo sentenced to 20 years for randomly killing Frank Vitale, who had just finished lunch and was preparing to retire and relocate.
HomicideBullets Fly at Harlem Basketball Tournament, Killing Player and Injuring Two Others
Shots rang out during a packed neighborhood hoops event, leaving one dead and two wounded as community leaders demand increased law enforcement presence.
HomicideMexican Builder Fatally Shot by ICE Officer Is Mourned After Building Life in US
Community mourns the death of a construction worker who authorities say was shot by an immigration officer during an encounter.
HomicideFamily Demands Independent Probe After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man in Houston
Relatives of the deceased are calling for transparency after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man during an incident in the Houston area.
HomicideBaby Boy Dies After Daycare Worker Allegedly Leaves Him in Sweltering Vehicle for Over 8 Hours
The 62-year-old owner of a Little Rock, Arkansas daycare told police she miscounted the children and forgot about the foster child, who had a body temperature of 110 degrees when found.
Developing HomicidePolice: 12-Year-Old Allegedly Raped in Menlo College Dorm Room; Accused May Have Other Victims
Authorities investigating whether the suspect attacked additional victims at the Northern California college.
Homicide'You Are Either Going to Be With Me or I Will Kill You': Michigan Father Charged With Murdering Girlfriend in Front of Their Children
Ernesto Cuascut-Santini allegedly shot Marissa Mion more than eight times at their Kalamazoo County home while their 1-year-old and 7-year-old were inside, prosecutors say.
HomicideSuspect in Charlie Kirk Murder Tells Roommate He 'Wishes He Hadn't Done It,' Preliminary Hearing Reveals
Tyler Robinson, charged with murder in the killing of 21-year-old Charlie Kirk, allegedly made the admission to roommate Lance Twiggs as authorities detail the investigation.
HomicideFormer Sacramento State Football Star Struck and Killed by Vehicle, Family Releases Heartbreaking Tribute
The former Hornets player was killed in a traffic-related incident as his family shared emotional memories of his life and athletic career.
HomicideAmazon Driver Shot USPS Letter Carrier in Face During Mailroom Dispute Over Space, Federal Prosecutors Say
Blake Kuhlman allegedly gunned down the postal worker with a .22 Magnum revolver after the carrier told him he could not pass through while delivering mail.
TrialsErika Kirk Wins Transparency Victory in Husband's Murder Case Against Tyler Robinson
Fourth District Court Judge orders evidence displayed openly during Utah pretrial proceedings to combat online speculation.
Verdict HomicideTexas Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Woman With Machete and Concrete Block Near Waco
Richard Tanner Ozment convicted of first-degree murder after 20-minute jury deliberation in brutal domestic attack.
Verdict HomicideFlorida Father Sentenced to 38 Years for Fatally Beating 12-Year-Old Son, Leaving Him to Die Alone in Laundry Room
Jason Godleski pleaded no contest to second-degree murder after initially facing a possible life sentence for the 2021 killing of his son Noah.
HomicideJudge Weighs Whether Interview With Suspect's Former Roommate Should Be Public in Kirk Case
Defense and prosecution spar over transparency as pre-trial hearings continue in homicide investigation.
HomicideMan Arrested, Charged With Hiding Skeletal Body Under Pile of Junk on NYC Couch
The suspect allegedly concealed the remains among debris inside a Manhattan apartment, police say.
HomicideTexas Criminal Defense Attorney Charged With Murdering Roommate Described as 'Best Friend' and 'Bodyguard'
Michael Driver allegedly shot Jesse Reyes once in the chest during a physical altercation at their Houston home, police say.
HomicideFlorida Man Charged With Neglecting Double Amputee Who Was Left in Urine-Soaked Diapers, Unbathed for Weeks
Bryan Fain allegedly failed to provide basic care for a woman requiring around-the-clock assistance, allowing her to develop severe bedsores and rashes.
HomicideMaryland Paramedic Accused of Contaminating Ice, Food at Public Buildings to Gain Online Subscribers
Christopher M. Carroll allegedly recorded himself urinating on ice makers and tampering with items in the Baltimore County Public Safety Building and a Pikesville fire station.
Verdict HomicideGerman Doctor With 'Lust for Murder' Convicted in Deaths of 15 Patients, Sentenced to Life
A German court convicted a former physician of killing at least 15 patients in his care, sentencing him to life imprisonment after prosecutors described his actions as driven by a 'lust for murder.'
HomicideMan Allegedly Tucked Child Custody Papers Under His Dead Ex-Wife's Body After Shooting Her and New Husband at Las Vegas Grocery Store: Police
Alejandro Estrada allegedly gunned down Amanda Frias Rosas and her husband Victor Frias Rosas inside the Smith's grocery store where she worked, authorities say.
HomicideWanted: Sicko Allegedly Forces Woman, 21, to Submit at Knifepoint in Trendy NYC Neighborhood
Police searching for suspect after violent sexual assault at knifepoint rocks popular Manhattan nabe.
Organized CrimeMurderous Indian Terror Gangs Used California as Cash Register While Trafficking Guns and Drugs: Feds
Federal prosecutors allege Bishnoi-linked criminal network operated international drug and weapons trafficking scheme through Golden State.
HomicideLong Island Killer Admits to Luring, Shooting Teen in 'Vicious' Robbery Gone Wrong: DA
Man allegedly confessed to murdering a teenager after luring him with false promises before shooting him during a botched robbery on Long Island.
HomicideArmed Suspect Pistol-Whips Woman, Forces Her Into Car in Daylight Abduction: Police
Authorities say the attacker used a Glock before shoving the victim into a vehicle in what investigators are calling an attempted kidnapping.
Verdict HomicideFederal Judge Rejects Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect's Bid to Dismiss Charges Using Trump's Clemency Order
U.S. District Judge Amir H. Ali rules President Donald Trump's pardon applies only to those already convicted, not to Brian Cole Jr., who was merely charged.
HomicideFormer Bucknell University Coach Charged in Death of Freshman Football Player
Authorities allege former assistant football coach caused fatal injuries to student-athlete at Pennsylvania university.
White CollarFormer College Basketball Player Kerr Kriisa Accused in $2.2 Million Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors allege former collegiate athlete orchestrated investment fraud targeting multiple victims.
Verdict HomicideDelaware Man Gets Life Sentence for Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend 58 Times, Dismembering Her Body
Nobert Matara pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the killing of Tracy Nyariki, whose remains were found stuffed in a suitcase at a Maryland motel.
HomicideNorth Carolina Mother Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Death of 12-Year-Old Son Who Suffered From Untreated Diabetes
Holly Wren allegedly failed to seek medical attention for her son's diabetes, allowing his condition to become fatal over an extended period.
Verdict HomicideTexas Mother Sentenced to 25 Years After Leaving Toddler in Hot Car; She Stopped at McDonald's on Way to Hospital Where Child Was Pronounced Dead
Vanessa Esquivel was convicted of murder for leaving her 15-month-old son in a vehicle with no working air conditioning while she worked a shift at a Frisco spa.
HomicideConey Island Mass Shooting May Have Been Gang Retaliation, Police Say
Multiple people wounded during incident that authorities describe as potentially targeted attack; investigation ongoing into possible gang-related motive.
HomicideCalifornia Plastic Surgeon Found Dead in Backyard Pool Following Botched Operation That Killed Patient
Authorities discovered the body of a prominent cosmetic surgeon at his Southern California residence, days after a patient died during what was described as a botched procedure.
HomicideMissouri Woman Found With 30 Stab Wounds After Neighbors Hear Her Scream From Balcony That She Was 'Going to Die'
Police say the woman's husband allegedly stabbed her and fled with their 6-year-old daughter, who was later found safe in St. Louis.
HomicideLouisiana Mother Jailed After Toddler Hospitalized With Blood Alcohol Content Nearly 4 Times Legal Limit, Police Say
Genesis Harrell, 27, has been charged with cruelty to juveniles after her 14-month-old son was hospitalized with a BAC of 0.305%, authorities said.
Verdict HomicideIdaho Man Sentenced to Life for Drugging Woman, Sharing Assault Videos on Telegram Group
Thomas Spencer, 51, admitted to repeatedly assaulting the victim while she was unconscious and uploading videos documenting his crimes.
HomicideTraffic Chaos as Busy LA Freeway Closed After Police Shooting
The 210 Freeway was shut down in both directions following an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead.
Verdict HomicideSouth Carolina Man Sentenced to 45 Years After Covering Dead Wife With Blanket, Spending Night in Home Before Calling 911
Scott M. Horton was convicted of murder for the June 2020 beating death of his common-law wife Patricia Smerdell at their Lexington County residence.
Verdict HomicideSouth Carolina Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Killing Common-Law Wife, Leaving Her Body on Floor Overnight
Scott M. Horton convicted of murder in the June 2020 beating death of Patricia Smerdell; prosecutors documented more than 30 injuries to the victim.
Homicide"Smiling Sisters" Kitty and Cookie Charged in Broad Daylight Killing of Mother of 5, 32
Two women identified as Kitty and Cookie have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old mother of five at a busy intersection.
HomicideSquatters Take Over Home of Slain UC Berkeley Professor, Family Says
The twins who inherited the Bay Area property say they discovered strangers living in their murdered mother's house.
Missing Persons'I'm Your Designated Driver': Woman Kidnaps North Carolina Teen at Charlotte Gas Station, Forces Him to Jump From Moving Car, Police Say
Amanda Gills, 44, allegedly carjacked Griffin Haire, 18, who has autism, at a Circle K in Charlotte and led officers on a chase before the victim escaped from the moving vehicle.
HomicideNYC Drill Rapper Fatally Shot Near Coney Island Boardwalk, Police Say
Rising hip-hop artist and father of a 3-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, according to law enforcement sources.
Organized CrimeU.S. Announces New Bank Alert Targeting Powerful Jalisco Drug Cartel in Fuel Theft Crackdown
Treasury sanctions two men and nine companies linked to cartel's fuel theft ring generating tens of millions annually.
HomicideFive Former Bullard High School Classmates Charged in Federal Gun Smuggling Scheme
Fresno men accused of trafficking assault-style weapons from Texas into California over 16-month period.
HomicideSyracuse Teen Dies by Suicide After Accidentally Shooting Best Friend, Police Say
Damarion Jones, 16, and Jonah Tanner, 13, described as 'inseparable' by families in upstate New York community.
HomicideVideo Shows Moment Scooter Rider, 13, Killed After Hitting Open Car Door in Queens Crash
The teen passenger died after his friend lost control and both boys were thrown beneath a passing delivery truck; no arrests have been made.
HomicideSupreme Court Rules Broad Cellphone Location Data Sweeps Require Warrants
In a 6-3 decision, justices find that geofence surveillance constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, rejecting the Trump administration's position that no warrant is needed.
Verdict TrialsChinese Fraudster Miles Guo Sentenced To 30 Years For $1.3B Scam Targeting Thousands Of Supporters
Manhattan federal judge orders forfeiture of $889 million as more than 600 victims describe financial devastation while hundreds of loyal followers pack courtroom in show of support.
Verdict HomicideOklahoma Stepdad Sentenced to Life Plus 42 Years for Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Who Gave Birth at Home
Dustin Joel Walker must serve 42 years for child neglect before beginning life sentence; DNA evidence showed 99% certainty he fathered the infant.
Organized CrimeNew Mexico Governor Threatens Billions in Civil Damages After DEA Allowed Fentanyl Shipments to Reach Streets
Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vows to take outrage over failed federal drug enforcement strategy directly to the White House and Congress.
Missing PersonsFamily Demands Answers After Minnesota Marine Declared Dead Following Disappearance From USS Anchorage Off Southern California
The Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force conducted a 43-hour search covering 2,400 square miles before halting rescue operations for Lance Corporal Armando Ortiz Canseco.
HomicideTeen Protecting Friend From Bully Shot and Killed by Grown Man in Georgia, Police Say
Joshua Drew Clinton, 27, has been charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Jalil Jones, who authorities say was trying to help a younger boy.
HomicideFlorida Babysitter Arrested After Leaving Child Home Alone to Spend Night With Boyfriend; Child Ingested THC Gummies, Police Say
Maribel Plaza, 29, has been charged with child neglect after allegedly abandoning her charge for several hours while the child's family was out of state.
Verdict HomicideMaryland Teen Sentenced to Life for Burning Former Boss Alive in His Own Truck After Theft Scheme
Jonah Poole, 19, admitted he 'deserves whatever I get' when sentenced for the murder of Edward Koza, 67, a naturalist and garden center owner.
HomicideVideo Shows Connecticut Prison Officers Striking Inmate During Mental Health Crisis Before His Death
The 52-minute recording, released after years of legal battle, shows correctional officers hitting J'Allen Jones with knees and fists while he was restrained.
White CollarMinnesota Man Accused in $250M Fraud Scheme Captured in Somalia
Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, of Burnsville was taken into custody in Mogadishu after allegedly orchestrating one of the largest fraud schemes in Minnesota history through a federal child nutrition program.
TrialsCalifornia Appeals Court Upholds Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction But Orders Resentencing
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld the 2022 conviction but found the trial judge must reconsider the former movie mogul's 16-year sentence.
HomicideZaire Wade, Son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence in Los Angeles
Burbank Police allege the 24-year-old threatened and falsely imprisoned a woman at a Burbank residence before his arrest.
HomicideMom of California Teen Who Killed Herself After Father's Alleged Incest Demands Law Changes
Makayla Rene Settles, 18, died by suicide five months after her biological father allegedly had sex with her while furnishing alcohol; Stephen Vincent Chavez received one year in county jail.
HomicideTexas Woman Allegedly Shot, Stabbed Boyfriend to Death, Then Encased His Remains in Concrete After Wrapping Torso in Christmas Paper
Audrey Troncoso, 31, has been charged with murder in the death of Roland Matthew Sheppard, 34, following an anonymous tip that led police to a gruesome discovery across San Angelo.
HomicideMichigan Parents Charged With Murder After 7-Year-Old Son Dies at 255 Pounds, Prosecutor Says Child Had Seen Doctor Only Once
Damien and Jessica O'Brien are held without bond in Genesee County Jail after their son Casper Jacob Shane O'Brien died from dilated cardiomyopathy linked to severe obesity.
HomicideDHS Watchdog Launches Reviews Into ICE Detainee Deaths, Use of Force After Homicide Ruling
The inspector general will examine rising fatalities in immigration detention and alleged force violations at a Louisiana facility.
HomicideMaryland Woman Allegedly Lifted Shirt to Display Handgun, Threatened Taco Bell Staff Over Wait Time
Ashley Andrews, 30, faces charges including second-degree assault and displaying a handgun after deputies say she told fast-food employees to 'meet her outside' in Chester.
Verdict TrialsNew York Prosecutors Drop Rape Charge Against Harvey Weinstein After Accuser's Request; Film Producer Remains Convicted in Two States
The dismissal ends one piece of the landmark #MeToo-era prosecution but leaves Weinstein, 74, serving sentences while appealing his convictions.
HomicideLong Island Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Man Claims She Acted in Self-Defense After Being Drugged
Kristin Sculley, 22, allegedly told investigators Robert "Bobby" Carragher, 28, gave her a vape laced with a date-rape drug before the fatal encounter at his parents' Massapequa home.
Verdict HomicideRaggedy Subway Attacker Who Stomped 48-Year-Old Man's Head in NYC's Hell's Kitchen Sentenced to 12 Years
Orsen Reyes, 23, was convicted by a jury on attempted murder and other charges for the December 2024 subway platform attack where prosecutors said he stomped on the victim’s head.
Verdict HomicideTwo Men Sentenced to Life for Murdering Florida Firefighter for iPhone, Nike Sneakers and $55
Torrey Holston and Jose Garcia Romero convicted of killing off-duty firefighter Christopher Randazzo in 2019 robbery; witness testified they were 'smiling' after the shooting.
HomicideFlorida Police Sergeant Charged After Allegedly Using Dead Mother to Lure Girlfriend Outside, Then Punching Her
Miramar Officer Devarious Holloway allegedly assaulted his girlfriend after she ended their relationship, authorities said.
HomicideWest Virginia Mother Faces Charges After Allegedly Falling Asleep, Waking to Find 4-Month-Old Daughter Dead
Jonda Marie Whitt allegedly told someone not to call 911 because she had drugs in the home before first responders found the infant with signs of death.
Verdict Homicide'Baby Crying Gets Me So Worked Up': Minnesota Dad Sentenced to Nearly 16 Years for Inflicting 60 Combined Fractures on 3-Month-Old Twin Sons
Dylan Raymond Strain pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault after admitting he caused extensive injuries to his infant twins, including brain bleeding and dozens of fractures.
White CollarFormer Eric Adams Top Adviser Frank Carone Arrested in Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Homeless Shelter Contracts
Brooklyn federal prosecutors unseal indictment against Carone and his brother as FBI raids ex-NYPD officials including former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey
White CollarStates Urge Judge to Reject Trump Settlement as 'Fraud Perpetrated' on Taxpayers
California and 22 other states argue the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund is an improper scheme to enrich political allies.
HomicideDad Accused of Murdering Daughter While Trying to Break Up Family Fight on Father's Day in Texas
Charles Tod Brooks allegedly retrieved a loaded handgun and fired it while trying to separate his 25-year-old daughter from her mother, police say.
Homicide'That's OK, I'll Kill Her': Washington Man Allegedly Tried to Drown Sister in Family Pool Over Vacuum Noise
Brandon Michael Holland, 36, now faces charges including second-degree attempted murder after police say he attacked his sister in their Puyallup home swimming pool.
Verdict HomicideNew York Parents Sentenced in Death of 3-Year-Old Daughter After Severe Lice Infestation
Matthew and Samantha Dylewski received the maximum sentence after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide in connection with Joycelynn's death.
HomicideFlorida Parents Allegedly Attack 15-Year-Old Boy Who Dropped Off Their Daughter at Home, Hold Knife to His Throat: Police
Rosa Lamourt Tiru and Lance Mulonas allegedly assaulted the teen at a Deltona home because they believed he was an adult who had been out all night with their daughter.
HomicideFlorida Man Allegedly Forced Teenage Girl Into Clothes Dryer After She Tried Calling 911, Police Say
Christopher Michael Veit, 53, faces kidnapping and sexual offense charges after deputies found the victim inside the appliance at his Key Largo home.
HomicideMom Gets 3 Kids Killed After Allegedly Fleeing Police at 111 MPH Without Them in Car Seats or Seat Belts
Megan Scott allegedly struck two officers during the chase before crashing into a tree, killing her three sons ages 3, 6, and 8.
Verdict TrialsArmy Sergeant Sentenced to Life for Georgia Base Shootings That Wounded 5
Sgt. Quornelius Radford convicted of attempted murder after opening fire on fellow soldiers and his then-fiancée at Fort Stewart.
HomicideTwo Virginia Teens Arrested After Alleged Plot to Murder Family Found With Stolen Booze, Knives: Police
Stafford County deputies discovered a detailed murder plan in a notebook when they responded to reports of a vehicle hitting a speed limit sign.
HomicideColumbine-Obsessed Gunman Identified After 2 Killed in California Library Shooting
Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, was arrested following a deadly late-Monday shooting at Butte County Library that left two dead and a child injured.
HomicideMan Shoots Employee Dead Inside Las Vegas Five Below After Confrontation Over Work Relationship, Police Say
Brandan Lucas was killed during an afternoon shift when a suspect—who believed the victim was involved with his partner—opened fire inside the discount retail store.
HomicideFlorida Walmart Cashier Charged With Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing Elderly Customer's $2,700 Lottery Winner
Volusia County Sheriff's Office says Tameka Hall, 40, pocketed the winning ticket instead of returning it to its rightful owner.
Homicide3 Dead, 7 Wounded in Rare Philippines School Shooting; 2 Student Suspects Arrested
Two teenage students allegedly opened fire at a government high school in Tacloban city, killing three classmates and wounding seven others before being apprehended.
Verdict HomicideKansas Man Convicted of Murder After Killing 75-Year-Old Driver While Going 130 MPH Drunk, Then Fleeing to Mexico
Isaiah Sadowski blamed his fiancee's infidelity for the crash that killed Barbara Patterson and went on YouTube to discuss fleeing justice before his capture.
Homicide3-Year-Old Washington Boy Crushed to Death by Unstable Park Monument, Parents Allege in Lawsuit
The boy's mother, a hospital nurse, was working her shift when an ambulance brought him in with fatal injuries; she watched resuscitation efforts before he died.
HomicideMan Cooking Steaks and Watching TV With New Friend Is Attacked, Throat Slit and Stabbed in Back, Police Say
Nicolas Trombetta, 25, is charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking Jonathan Blake Chaney at his Albertville apartment.
Verdict HomicideMother Sentenced to Up to 36 Years for Burning Children Alive After Setting North Carolina Home on Fire
Brandi Sturdivant pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree murder after leaving her three young children alone as flames engulfed the house.
Missing PersonsMexican Mayor Accused of Faking Her Own Kidnapping in $2 Million Embezzlement Scheme
Nancy Napoles, mayor of Tenancingo, allegedly staged her abduction to justify embezzling government funds; her husband and brother-in-law remain at large.
HomicideFlorida Daycare Worker Accused of Letting Child Walk Across 6-Lane Highway, Then Lying to Police
Halee Russo, 27, allegedly failed to supervise a young boy who escaped from her care and darted across U.S. Highway 27 in Fruitland Park.
Homicide64-Year-Old Resident Found Dead, Badly Decomposed in Massachusetts Assisted Living Facility After 9 Days Undiscovered
Sons allege staff at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle failed to conduct welfare checks despite resident missing 27 meals over nine-day period.
HomicideSurvivors Take Stand to Help Prosecutors Convict California Man of Murder, Sexual Assault in Deaths of Two Women
David Pearce faces felony murder charges while women who say he drugged them come forward to testify about alleged attacks.
HomicideLuigi Mangione Abruptly Withdraws Psychiatric Defense Claim One Day After Filing It in CEO Killing Case
The accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer's legal team scrapped the 'extreme emotional disturbance' defense that could have reduced murder charges to manslaughter.
HomicideCalifornia Woman Used Final Words to Identify Husband as Attacker After He Allegedly Planted Trackers in Her Car, DA Says
Pablo Aguileramora, 46, is accused of stabbing his estranged wife to death in San Jose, two months after being charged with stalking her.
Homicide'I Knew I Killed Him': Texas Man Allegedly Beats Victim to Death With Baseball Bat, Caught on Surveillance Footage
Victor Sigala, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Eric Perez, 39, who was found beaten at an abandoned residence in San Antonio.
Homicide"She's Under the Car": Colorado Man Allegedly Dragged Woman Half Block After Hitting Three in Crosswalk
Cesario Serrato, 56, faces vehicular assault and DUI charges after police say he ran a red light near downtown Denver and dragged a 21-year-old victim beneath his BMW.
TrialsSupreme Court Blocks Prosecution of Texas Man Who Uses Marijuana, Owns Firearms
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson joins majority while calling the court's Bruen test a 'failed experiment' that should be retired
HomicideVictim's Kin Flees Courtroom as Prosecutors Detail Rex Heuermann's Kill Room Torture Methods
Suffolk County DA described serial killer's 'monstrous crimes' as relatives struggled to bear graphic testimony during life sentence hearing.
HomicideKentucky Parents Charged With Years of Child Abuse After Children Describe Being Locked in Dog Cages, Burned With Cigarettes
Kayla Smith and Brian Smith each face six counts of first-degree criminal abuse; both have signed guilty plea offers according to court records.
Verdict HomicideMichigan Couple Sentenced to 8 Years, Plus Tennessee Term, for Starving Adopted Daughters, Confining Them to Dog Cages
Jessica and Jason Klimp, already serving 10-year sentences in Tennessee, received extended prison terms after Michigan prosecutors uncovered evidence of systemic child abuse.
Verdict HomicideMichigan Couple Sentenced to Additional 8 Years for Starving, Caging Adopted Daughters
Jessica and Jason Klimp, already serving a decade-long sentence from Tennessee, received extended prison terms after pleading no contest to first-degree child abuse charges in Michigan.
TrialsAlleged D.C. National Guard Shooter Faces Death Penalty-Eligible Charges in Fatal Ambush
Federal prosecutors file superseding indictment against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accusing him of killing Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding another service member near the White House.
HomicideProminent San Francisco Arts Patrons Found Dead in Running Car Near Redding
Judith Sheldon, daughter of Oscar-winning director William Wyler, and husband Wylie Sheldon discovered unresponsive in red Jeep Compass on Interstate 5.
Verdict TrialsRex Heuermann, Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Who Terrorized Long Island for 3 Decades, Sentenced to Life
The confessed killer pleaded guilty in April to eight murders of sex workers whose bodies were found wrapped in burlap along desolate Long Island beaches.
Verdict HomicideMissouri Woman Pleads Guilty After Allegedly Trying to Trade Foster Daughter for a Monkey
Brenda Deutsch, 70, admitted to endangering the welfare of a child after investigators say she attempted to exchange the girl for an exotic animal.
HomicideUtah Court Clerks Accused of Smiling at Camera, Flipping Off Security While Helping Immigrants Evade ICE Agents
Jennifer Joma and Lauren Morrow allegedly used court databases to identify immigrants and sneaked them out a back door before federal agents could make arrests.
Verdict HomicideMontana Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Murdering Inheritance Beneficiary Over $5K Payout Dispute
James Lawrence pleaded guilty to killing Ed Loder after learning he would receive only a fraction of the land inheritance worth millions.
Homicide16-Year-Old Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot and Killed by Santa Ana Police After Stabbing Mother's Boyfriend
The teen, who police say was high or drunk, allegedly stabbed his mother's boyfriend before officers arrived at the South Main Street apartment.
HomicideFederal Judge Expands Order Protecting '8647' Flag Protesters After DOJ Fails to File Opposition Brief
Judge Randolph Moss extended and broadened the temporary restraining order, ruling that variations of anti-Trump flags constitute political speech rather than true threats.
HomicideFlorida Man Threatened Teen With Meat Cleaver Over Go-Kart Noise, Police Say
Richard Carter allegedly told the teen he would 'bash your head in' after confronting boys working on a go-kart engine in their garage.
HomicideJordan Saint, Independent Pro Wrestler Known as 'Black Flash,' Dies at 23 in Long Island Head-On Crash
The Patchogue athlete had recently returned to the ring after a hiatus, performing at Las Vegas wrestling events just months before his death.
HomicideAmerican Singer Oliver Tree Among Six Presumed Dead After 2 Helicopters Collide Over Brazil
Oliver Tree was among six passengers listed by aviation authorities following the midair collision over Rio de Janeiro's western zone, though officials have been unable to identify the victims' bodies.
HomicideDelaware Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Striking Cyclist, Driving Until SUV Broke Down: Police
Kara Gilmore allegedly struck 52-year-old Duane Pershing in a bike lane on Atlantic Avenue and continued driving before being found by officers at a nearby bank parking lot.
HomicideSuspect Linked to U.S. Consulate Shooting Remains at Large in Canada After Officer Killed During Raid
Toronto police Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was fatally shot during an operation connected to a March shooting at the U.S. Consulate; one suspect is in custody facing murder charges while another remains armed and dangerous.
HomicideBarking Dogs At Iowa Kennel Provide Key Evidence In Murder Case Of Angela Prichard
Investigators used the sound of agitated dogs to pinpoint when Christopher Prichard arrived at the kennels before fatally shooting his estranged wife in October 2022.
HomicideFugitive California Killer Suspected In Double Murder Captured After Nearly Decade On The Run In Laos
Myung Jin Kim, accused of a botched murder-for-hire killing in San Jose and the 2018 shooting of his friend outside a CVS pharmacy, was returned to U.S. custody after being arrested using fraudulent travel documents.
HomicideMaryland Man Allegedly Behind Shooting Spree That Injured 2; Crime Halted When He Couldn't Operate Manual Transmission, Police Say
Larry James Simpson faces 71 charges including attempted murder and armed carjacking after allegedly targeting 17 victims across Prince George's County.
HomicideAccused Palisades Arsonist Searched for DoorDash CEO's Address, Planned to Kill Him, Federal Agent Testifies
Jonathan Rinderknecht allegedly told ChatGPT he was 'going to kill' Tony Xu and became fixated on Luigi Mangione before the wildfire that killed 12 people.
Verdict HomicideElderly NYC Serial Killer Sentenced to Life After Dismembering Victim, Riding Around With Severed Arm
Harvey Marcelin, 88, convicted of murdering Susan Leyden and sentenced without parole after using a reciprocating saw on her body.
Homicide22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead Just Steps From His Family's Home After Leaving Bar Showing NBA Finals: Police
William 'Billy' Schmidt was walking home from watching the Knicks-Spurs game when two men confronted him during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia, authorities say.
HomicideSafe Streets Violence Prevention Worker Allegedly Shoots Man in Back After Gas Station Confrontation: Police
Antoine Burton, 51, a worker with Baltimore's violence reduction program, is charged with attempted murder after authorities say he shot the victim once in the leg and once in the back.
HomicideMan Shoots Through His Own Hand Into Woman's Car in Memphis Walmart Parking Lot, Police Say
Elijah Jones, 23, allegedly mishandled a firearm inside his Impala, and the bullet traveled through his hand into a woman's Audi parked beside him.
Developing HomicidePolice Search for Suspect Accused of Breaking Into 8-Year-Old's Bronx Bedroom, Sexually Assaulting Her
Tishawn Maile, 35, allegedly forced his way through a bedroom window while the child slept at her De Reimer Avenue home.
Verdict TrialsNYC Landlord Gets 3 Life Sentences for Grisly Triple Slaying After Rejecting Plea Deal
David Daniel, 56, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and two tenants in Queens home was sentenced to three consecutive life terms.
Verdict HomicideMarine Combat Veteran From Arizona Convicted of Threatening to Kill President Trump With M-16 Rifle After VA Termination
Rene Ortiz allegedly told federal agents he would shoot the president-elect from 300 yards if his demands were not met, jury finds.
HomicideTwo Sisters Charged With First-Degree Murder After 81-Year-Old Mother Found Dead in Pullout Couch, Police Say
Kun-Ying Yang died of positional asphyxia after allegedly being left trapped and ignored for hours by her daughters, who waited more than 18 hours to call 911.
HomicideNew Surveillance Video Points Blame for Deadly Eaton Fire That Killed 19
Footage allegedly shows flashes near century-old idle electrical line hours before wildfire consumed Altadena and Pasadena communities.
HomicideWoman Who Brought Friend to Help Her Break Up With Boyfriend Is Killed Before He Turns Gun on Himself, Kentucky Police Say
James Priddy allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend Jadeance Hale and her friend Lila Asher before fatally shooting himself during a police chase in Barbourville.
HomicideFederal Appeals Court Raises Concerns About Alabama's Nitrogen Execution Method, Remands Case for Review
The ruling could affect the scheduled nitrogen gas execution of death row inmate Jeffery Lee set for Thursday in south Alabama.
HomicideAppeals Court Questions Constitutionality of Alabama's Nitrogen Execution Method Before Scheduled Killing
A federal panel reversed a lower court ruling and sent the case back for additional review, raising concerns about whether the nitrogen hypoxia protocol violates constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment.
HomicideLouisiana Man Fleeing Police Attacked by Alligator During Chaotic Swamp Escape
Victor Rivas, 40, sustained arm injuries in the gator attack but kept running before his eventual capture with drone assistance.
Homicide41-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot on Bronx Bus After Confronting Teen Over Phone Use, Police Say
A routine commute turned deadly when an argument over cell phone volume erupted in gunfire aboard a city bus Monday afternoon.
HomicidePenn Station Slashing Suspect Was Free Despite Eerily Similar 2022 Attack, Records Show
Hector Deleon allegedly attacked five people with a double-edged knife at the busy Midtown commuter hub just years after receiving probation for a nearly identical neck-stabbing in New Jersey.
HomicideFather of 2 Run Over, Dragged After Rescuing Woman From Being Strangled at Ohio Gas Station: Police
Javen Meadows allegedly rammed his ex-girlfriend's vehicle before attacking her; Billy Grooms intervened and was then hit by Meadows' Ford F-150, prosecutors say.
Verdict HomicideGeorgia Men Sentenced in Drive-By Shooting Death of 3-Year-Old Kyron Smith
Four men receive sentences ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment for the March 2024 killing that prosecutors say was intended to boost gang status.
Verdict HomicideVirginia Nurse Convicted of Breaking Bones of 9 Infants Could Serve Less Than 3 Years Under Plea Deal
Erin Strotman received the statutory maximum sentence of 45 years, but a judge suspended all but four months per count under a plea agreement.
HomicideNorth Carolina Caregiver Allegedly Stomped Nonverbal Autistic Woman to Death After Months of Abuse, Police Say
Marlo Wallace, 59, faces first-degree murder charges in the death of 23-year-old Aaliyah Fortner, who investigators say was subjected to repeated violence including Taser shocks and head trauma.
Verdict Homicide'I Wish This Guy Would Die and Burn': Father Addresses Son's Killer Behind Glass at Sentencing for Boy's Murder
Erik Mendoza, who was 15 when he beat 5-year-old Prince McCree to death with a golf club and birdbath pedestal, sentenced to life in prison.
Verdict Trials3 Men Sentenced for Theft of 2,500-Year-Old Romanian Gold Relics From Dutch Museum
The Northern Netherlands District Court sentenced the trio to nearly four years each for stealing irreplaceable Dacia-era treasures insured for $6.6 million.
HomicideAre Two Never-Identified Customers Key to Solving Austin Yogurt Shop Murders?
Decades after four teenage girls were killed inside an Austin yogurt shop, investigators continue to grapple with two mystery men seen in the store just before the killings.
HomicideFBI Probes Multiple Space Scientists Dead, Missing as Death Toll Rises to 17
Federal investigators expand inquiry into deaths and disappearances of scientists believed connected to space program amid mounting casualty count.
HomicideTennessee Halts Execution After Botched IV Attempts Leave Death Row Inmate Bleeding and Groaning, Attorney Says
Officers spent more than an hour attempting to establish lethal injection line in Tony Carruthers before halting proceedings; governor issues temporary reprieve.
Verdict TrialsAimee Bock, Ringleader of $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 500 Months in Federal Prison
Minnesota woman convicted of orchestrating the largest pandemic fraud case in U.S. history ordered to repay nearly $243 million to federal government.
Developing HomicideSon Reported as Suspect in Death of Mango Fashion Chain Founder During Hike
Spanish authorities are investigating whether Jonathan Andic, eldest son of late billionaire Isak Andic, was involved in his father's fatal fall last December.
HomicideThree Killed in Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; Two Suspect Shooters Dead
San Diego police identify the teenage suspects and confirm the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.
HomicideTerror Plot Targeting Jewish Institutions Foiled, Iraqi Suspect Under Arrest
Federal authorities allege the man planned attacks on Jewish organizations in New York, California and Arizona, claiming motivation rooted in geopolitical grievances.
Cold Case Cold CasesJanet Walsh Murder: New DNA Evidence May Finally Crack 1979 Cold Case That Haunted Pennsylvania Town
Investigators discover semen on crime scene evidence nearly five decades after the 23-year-old was found suffocated in her Monaca apartment.
TrialsD4VD Trial: Celeste Bestie's Revelation Shocks Courtroom as Murder Motive Questioned
Prosecutors allege pregnant victim was targeted in killing that has gripped the community.
HomicideAt Least 10 Wounded in Shooting at Party Near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma
Edmond police say no suspects are in custody following the incident at a gathering of young people near the lake north of Oklahoma City.
HomicideInvestigators Believe Stolen Vape Pen Sparked Washington High School Stabbings That Wounded 5
A student faces multiple assault charges after authorities say the violence erupted over a stolen vaping device at a Tacoma high school.
HomicideMan Arrested for Allegedly Incinerating Wife's Body at Japanese Zoo Where He Worked
Tatsuya Suzuki, an employee at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan, was taken into custody after police discovered partial remains of his wife, 33-year-old Yui Suzuki, in the facility's waste incinerator.
HomicideNew Orleans Sheriff Indicted After Investigation Into Escape of 10 Inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces 30-count grand jury indictment for malfeasance, obstruction and falsifying records related to last year's jailbreak.
Organized CrimeMexico Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader With $5 Million U.S. Bounty on His Head
Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' was seized by Mexican military forces in Nayarit state and is sought by the United States for extradition.
HomicideNew Evidence From Suspect's Search History Emerges in Apparent Murders of Two South Florida Students
Investigators reveal digital evidence recovered from the suspect's bedroom as they investigate the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students.
Missing PersonsGraphic Polaroids Lead to Arrest of Man Accused of 1999 Abduction and Murder of 2 Oklahoma Girls
Cold case detectives say newly discovered photographs connected a suspect to the disappearance and deaths of two young girls nearly three decades ago.
HomicideFather Recalls Horror After Learning Son Allegedly Murdered His Five Grandchildren
A devastated grandfather describes the moment he realized his own child was responsible for killing five members of his family.
Organized Crime10 Cartel Members Linked to El Chapo's Brother Captured in Mexico Operation
Mexican military arrests Aureliano Guzman's key operatives with U.S. intelligence support in Sinaloa stronghold.
Missing Persons8-Year-Old Girl Escapes Kidnapping, Runs to Nearby Home; Woman Arrested
Child reportedly escaped abduction attempt and sought help at residence; law enforcement took suspect into custody.
Missing PersonsTwo K-9s Locate Missing Woman Who Fell 200 Feet Down Ravine in San Bernardino Mountains
Search and rescue teams recover woman alive after she disappeared while hiking in rugged mountain terrain.
HomicideMusic Star D4VD Thrown Into Segregation After Being Charged in Murder of 13-Year-Old Girl
Rising artist David Anthony Burke faces homicide charges in connection with the killing and dismemberment of Celeste Rivas, 13.
HomicidePolice Respond to Reported Shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
Two people were transported to local hospitals in critical condition following reports of gunfire at the shopping center.
HomicideReward for Tips in 2016 Oceanside Cold-Case Homicide Increased to $25,000
Authorities hope increased incentive will generate new leads in unsolved San Diego County killing.
HomicideBombshell Claim in JonBenét Ramsey Case Challenges Decades-Old Theories
New evidence submission to Boulder police could potentially resolve the 1996 murder that has baffled investigators for nearly three decades.
Verdict TrialsKouri Richins Set to Be Sentenced on Husband's Birthday for His Murder; Defense Seeks Delay
The Utah woman convicted of murdering her husband requests sentencing postponement, citing the date's emotional significance.
HomicideMexican Officials Reveal New Details About Pyramid of the Moon Shooting
Authorities disclose additional information about gunman who opened fire at tourists on ancient archaeological site.
HomicideMexican President Unaware of Drug Operation Linked to Killings of US, Mexican Officials
Investigation reveals Mexican president was not briefed on operation that resulted in deaths of law enforcement personnel from both nations.
Cold Case Cold CasesPerson of Interest Knew Victim of 2004 Cold Case, Victim's Mother Says
Mother of missing woman from 2004 case tells WRAL her daughter's killer and the person of interest were friends.
Missing PersonsAdditional Rape, Kidnapping Charges Bring Middletown Man's Case to 19 Felonies
Prosecutors file new charges against man already facing multiple felony counts in connection to missing persons case.
Missing PersonsTemple Police Department Investigates Aggravated Kidnapping, One Injured
Law enforcement authorities in Temple are actively pursuing leads following a reported kidnapping incident that left one person injured.
TrialsDeath Penalty Off the Table for 14-Year-Old's Killer as State Considers Next Steps
Prosecutors in Florida will not seek capital punishment for the man charged with murdering a teenage girl, citing recent state court rulings.
HomicideKristin Ramsey's Attorneys Claim Evidence Lost or Destroyed in Ashley Okland Murder Case
Defense team raises concerns about evidence handling in homicide case stemming from 2011 killing.
Verdict TrialsAmerican YouTuber Sentenced to 6 Months in South Korean Prison for Offensive Stunts
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, convicted of obstruction of business and distributing fabricated explicit content after provoking national outrage.
Missing PersonsAthena Strand's Killer Searched 'Missing Girl' After Kidnapping; FedEx Truck Cameras Cited in Testimony
Forensic expert testifies about digital evidence recovered from defendant's devices in Texas missing girl case.
Missing PersonsDetroit Clerk Reports Girl Mouthed 'Help' During Alleged Kidnapping in Hamtramck
Witness tells investigators he saw girl signaling distress after suspect fled scene, police say.
HomicideNew Jersey Nurse Fatally Shot by Estranged Husband in Workplace Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Healthcare worker shot by estranged husband in incident that also claimed the suspect's life, authorities report.
HomicideHusband of Missing Woman Lynette Hooker Caught on Tape Discussing Incident at Sea
Recorded phone call surfaces as investigators continue search for woman who went missing overboard.
HomicideHow Investigators Solved the Decades-Old Murder of Ronda Blaylock in Pilot Mountain
New forensic evidence leads to breakthrough in 1990s cold case that haunted a North Carolina community.
Missing PersonsMinnesota County Investigates Federal Agents' Removal of US Citizen From Home as Possible Kidnapping
Hennepin County prosecutors examine whether federal agents violated state law when they removed a man from his residence.
HomicidePublic Inquiry Finds Southport Knife Attack That Killed 3 Girls Could Have Been Prevented
U.K. inquiry into July 2024 Taylor Swift dance class stabbing finds authorities missed repeated warning signs despite multiple agencies knowing about attacker
HomicidePremier League Soccer Player Dominic Frimpong Killed in Bus Attack in Ghana
20-year-old winger dies after masked gunmen open fire on Berekum Chelsea team bus returning from match in Samreboi.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Kidnapping May Have Been Retribution, Expert Says
Criminal profiler examines possible motives in decades-old West Virginia disappearance case.
Verdict TrialsArizona Jury Finds Ian Mitcham Guilty; Death Penalty on the Table
Jurors must now decide whether the convicted murderer will face capital punishment in a case that has gripped the Phoenix area.
HomicideDecades-Old South Jersey Murders Linked by New DNA Testing; Suspect Identified
New DNA analysis connects two unsolved homicides from the 1990s in southern New Jersey, leading investigators to a suspect after more than 25 years.
HomicideDHS Investigates Deadly Hammer Attack of Florida Gas Station Clerk
Haitian immigrant taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with Fort Myers gas station killing.
HomicideBahamas Police Arrest Husband of US Woman Who Vanished From Boat
American woman disappeared during a boating trip; husband now in custody on multiple islands as investigation unfolds.
TrialsJurors to Decide Fate of Delivery Driver Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Murder Trial
Texas jury deliberating in case of 7-year-old girl's death; delivery driver faces capital murder charges.
Verdict TrialsRex Heuermann's Lawyer Discusses Serial Killer's Decision to Plead Guilty, and If There Are More Victims
Defense attorney addresses whether additional victims may be identified as the case proceeds toward sentencing.
Missing PersonsICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Facing Kidnapping Charges After New York Jail Release
Homeland Security officials say suspect was released by sanctuary politicians despite pending criminal charges.
Missing PersonsWisconsin Man Waives Extradition in Nebraska Linked to Wautoma Amber Alert Case
Man arrested in Nebraska agrees to return to Wisconsin in connection with Amber Alert investigation involving missing juvenile.
Cold Case Cold CasesAtlanta Mayor Addresses Unsolved Murder of Katie Janness
Mayor discusses cold case investigation into homicide that has remained unsolved since 2021.
Cold Case Cold CasesDetectives Reopen 2007 Cold Case of Man Shot at Rancho Cucamonga Party
San Bernardino County Sheriff's detectives are reviewing evidence in the killing of a man who was shot at a party in Rancho Cucamonga in 2007.
HomicideIllegal Migrant Charged in Deadly 124 MPH Chase That Killed Pregnant Teen, Unborn Child
Authorities allege high-speed pursuit ended in collision that claimed lives of 17-year-old expectant mother and her unborn child.
HomicideIndiana Woman Charged in Husband's Root Beer Float Murder Also Ordered Hit on Best Friend, Police Say
Ashley Jones allegedly plotted to kill witnesses who could testify about the poisoning death of her stepfather Harold Allen.
Missing PersonsICE Calls for Lexington to Keep Kidnapping Suspect in Custody
Federal immigration authorities request that local law enforcement hold suspect pending potential federal charges.
Missing PersonsJournalist Shelly Kittleson Missing After Alleged Kidnapping in Iraq
Shelly Kittleson, a journalist reporting from Iraq, has been reported missing amid ongoing concerns for journalist safety in the region.
Homicide15-Year-Old Texas Student Shoots Teacher at Hill Country High School Before Killing Himself
Comal County investigators question family about how teenager obtained firearm as teacher remains hospitalized in unknown condition.
Verdict Missing PersonsCouncil Bluffs Man Convicted of Murder in Woman's 1989 Disappearance
A Iowa man has been convicted in connection with the disappearance of a woman who vanished more than three decades ago.
Verdict TrialsJudge Denies New Trial Motion for Georgia Officer Convicted of Killing Teen
A Gwinnett County judge has upheld the conviction of former Doraville Police officer Miles Bryant in the murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales.
Missing PersonsUS Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Linked to Iranian Militants, Sources Say
Investigators report potential connection between journalist's abduction and Iran-backed militia group operating in Iraq.
HomicideIndiana Mother and Boyfriend Charged With Child Abuse After Toddler Suffers Catastrophic Injuries
3-year-old girl remains in critical condition at Riley Children's Hospital with internal bleeding, organ lacerations and kidney injuries requiring dialysis.
TrialsOhio Doctor Kills Himself Ahead of Trial on Charges of Soliciting Sex from Minors
Francis J. Kearse III, 43, facing charges in Hamilton and Butler counties, shot himself to death Friday.
HomicideBloody Bodycam: Jealous Maui Anesthesiologist Allegedly Forces Engineer Wife to Deadly Cliff
Prosecutors say Dr. Gerhardt Konig dragged his wife toward a cliff's edge, hit her with a rock and attempted to inject her with an unknown substance; defense claims self-defense.
HomicideBody Cam Footage Shows Hawaii Trail Attack as Anesthesiologist Goes on Trial for Attempted Murder
Prosecutors allege Maui doctor dragged his wife toward a cliff and struck her with a rock; defense claims self-defense after discovering alleged affair.
HomicideTyler Robinson's Lawyers Question Bullet-Rifle Link in Charlie Kirk Killing Case
Defense team seeks delay of preliminary hearing as ATF analysis proves inconclusive in connecting bullet fragment to rifle found near scene.
Verdict TrialsMan Sentenced to Death for Strangling Charlotte County Cellmate
Death penalty handed down in homicide case involving inmate-on-inmate attack inside Charlotte County detention facility.
HomicideSEE IT: Bryan Kohberger Discussed Moscow Killings at Washington DMV Days After Slayings
Newly released surveillance video shows the former Washington State University Ph.D. student at a Pullman DMV office five days after allegedly killing four University of Idaho students.
Missing PersonsSheriff: Man Charged With Kidnapping Teens, Taking Them to Secluded Area in Calhoun County
Authorities have charged a man with kidnapping multiple teenagers and moving them to an isolated area, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Missing Persons5-Year-Old Girl Abducted in Stolen Vehicle in Affton
Law enforcement agencies launch search operation after reports of child abduction involving vehicle theft.
Missing Persons$150K Loan, Body in Freezer: Couple's Disappearance Leads to Shocking Betrayal
Investigation into missing pair reveals alleged financial motive and disturbing discovery.
Missing PersonsAMBER Alert Issued for 1-Year-Old Last Seen in Southeast Houston
Law enforcement agencies issue emergency alert for missing toddler in Harris County area.
HomicideSupreme Court Declines to Hear Tiger King Joe Exotic's Challenge After Murder-for-Hire Conviction
The Supreme Court's decision leaves in place Joe Exotic's conviction for hiring someone to kill Carole Baskin.
HomicideSerial Criminal Migrant Charged With Murder After Pushing 83-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Onto Subway Tracks
Honduran national, deported four times, allegedly shoved retired Air Force pilot onto Manhattan subway tracks; victim died nine days later.
HomicideVirginia Toddler Dies Days Before 2nd Birthday After Crash Involving Teen Mother
One-year-old boy killed on Interstate 64 in Hampton; 14-year-old mother faces DUI charges
HomicideFacial Recognition Technology Helps Police Identify Suspect in Student Homicide Case
Investigators used facial recognition software to identify an alleged illegal migrant accused of killing a student, as lawmakers debate banning the technology.
HomicideWheelchair-Bound 4-Year-Old Boy Kept in Closet Beneath Basement Stairs Prior to His Death
Indiana mother and boyfriend charged with neglect after finding unresponsive child with blood coming from his mouth.
Cold Case Cold CasesDaughters Seek Answers in Their Mother's Unsolved Murder 13 Years Later
Cleveland family continues pushing for justice decades after homicide that left woman dead.
HomicideTeen Set Out to Travel the World, Then Vanished. 51 Years Later, His Skull Has Been Identified
Cold case breakthrough as investigators identify remains of teenager who disappeared in 1974 after leaving home to explore the globe.
Missing PersonsMother Accused of Kidnapping 11-Year-Old Boy, Forcing Apology to Daughter After Rejection
Virginia woman faces abduction charges after allegedly taking boy from residence and making him apologize to her daughter.
HomicideArrest Made in 1990 'Lovers' Lane Murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson in West Houston
Houston police announce breakthrough in decades-old double homicide case that haunted the city.
HomicideProsecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for ‘Ketamine Queen’ Who Supplied Drugs That Killed Matthew Perry
Federal prosecutors recommend maximum term for woman who admitted to providing ketamine that killed ‘Friends’ actor in 2023.
Missing PersonsVenezuela's Maduro Set to Appear in US Court Months After Abduction
The Venezuelan president faces US federal charges in a closely watched case that has escalated diplomatic tensions.
HomicideAlleged Hezbollah Member on US Terror List Arrested in Ecuador
Syrian man previously linked to drug trafficking network now facing deportation after joint operation.
Missing PersonsSanta Monica Man Arrested on Suspicion of Kidnapping 2 UCLA Students, Raping Another Woman
Los Angeles police take a Santa Monica resident into custody following investigation involving two university students and an additional alleged victim.
TrialsWoman Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Murder Rihanna and Assaulting Superstar's Family
Defendant faces charges in connection with plot targeting international music superstar and her family members.
HomicideTennessee Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Sexually Abusing 3-Year-Old
Deondre Dyson, 22, discovered filming woman from window before investigators found abuse footage on his phone.
HomicideParent Warns Sanctuary City Policies After Daughter's Killing in Homicide Investigation
A grieving parent speaks out after losing a child, linking the death to immigration enforcement policies.
HomicideCalifornia Nanny Arrested After Landscaper Records Her Allegedly Abusing Toddler at Park
A landscaper witnessed the assault and recorded video evidence, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old nanny hired through Care.com.
Verdict TrialsStephen McCullagh YouTube Channels Removed After Murder Conviction in Natalie McNally Case
Former Belfast man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend has social media accounts suspended.
HomicideNotorious Apartheid Police Commander Prime Evil Testifies on Killings of 4 Activists
Eugene de Kock, former apartheid-era police commander dubbed "Prime Evil," testified at an inquiry into the 1985 murders of the Cradock Four, denying involvement but revealing police maintained a kill list of 6,000 activists.
Missing PersonsJudge Refuses to Dismiss International Kidnapping Charge; Orange Beach Case Heads to Trial
Federal kidnapping charge remains intact as defense motion to dismiss is denied, setting stage for trial in Gulf Coast case.
Verdict Missing PersonsNavy Veteran Receives 4-Year Sentence for Assault and Abduction of Ex-Wife
A former Navy servicemember has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of assaulting and abducting his ex-wife, according to court records.
HomicideWoman Accused of Killing Realtor While She Hosted an Open House in 2011, Police Say
Authorities announce charges in cold case murder that remained unsolved for over a decade.
Cold Case Cold CasesGrand Jury Clears North Texas Woman Accused in 1991 Arlington Cold Case Murder
A Tarrant County grand jury declined to indict a woman previously accused in the 1991 homicide, bringing a measure of closure to a decades-old case that had lingered unsolved for over three decades.
HomicideKansas Man Charged in Unprovoked Park Stabbing That Left Woman Critically Injured
Authorities say the attack occurred without warning in a public park, leaving investigators piecing together events leading to the violent encounter.
Missing PersonsSuspect in Custody After Spartanburg Motel Shooting; AMBER Alert Issued
Law enforcement apprehended a suspect following a shooting at a Spartanburg motel, with authorities also issuing an AMBER Alert connected to the incident.
HomicideCold-Case Investigators Seek Leads on 1983 Murder of Hillsboro Woman, 10-Year-Old Daughter
Oregon law enforcement renews efforts to solve decades-old double homicide, appeal for public information.
HomicideMinnesota Man Vanishes in 2013 After Neighbors Report Seeing Rolled Carpet Removed From Home
Years after Gary Herbst disappeared, investigators discovered human remains linked to the case.
HomicideBabysitter Charged With Raping 6-Month-Old Girl While Parents Worked, Prosecutors Say
Washington prosecutors charge 25-year-old with first-degree rape of child after FBI task force arrest linked to explicit images.
HomicideOregon Father Reports Infant Son Missing, Then Confesses to Strangling Him and Dumping Body in River
Jared Stoller, 27, called police claiming his 11-month-old was abducted from a Sutherlin motel room before admitting he killed the child days earlier.
Verdict TrialsFired Fire Captain Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend, Her Young Son
A former California wildfire agency captain admits to murdering his girlfriend and her second-grade son in a premeditated attack.
Verdict Missing PersonsLindenwold Man Convicted in Kidnapping, Attempted Murder of Ex-Girlfriend
Camden County man found guilty on multiple charges in connection with kidnapping and violent attack against former romantic partner.
Missing PersonsBody Found in Riverside Drive Storage Unit Believed to Be Missing Man, Coroner Says
Authorities discovered human remains during a search of a storage facility, confirming the discovery through dental record analysis.
Cold Case Cold CasesSexual Sadist Charged With Second Cold Case Murder, Rape of Everett Woman
Prosecutors announce additional charges against suspect already in custody for separate decades-old homicide.
HomicideSexually Violent Predator Charged With Rapes, Murders of Two Everett Women
Prosecutors file charges in decades-old cold case involving two women found dead in Snohomish County.
HomicideNew Hampshire Father Charged With 8 Counts of Assault After Investigators Find 30 Fractures in 3-Month-Old Son
Drew Babcock allegedly caused multiple bone breaks over two-month period, told investigators baby was colicky and he lost control.
HomicideIndiana Man Cracks Mother's Skull With Cast Iron Skillet, Stabs Father to Death During Attack
Jason Whitaker allegedly attacked his parents after a dispute over the furnace; father killed, mother hospitalized with skull fracture and stab wounds.
Verdict Missing PersonsKidnapping Suspect Sentenced After Police Rescue Victim on I-26, DA Says
Law enforcement authorities in South Carolina rescued a kidnapping victim from a vehicle traveling on Interstate 26, leading to the suspect's conviction and sentencing.
Missing PersonsPolice Body Camera Review Shows Gulf Between Moorhead Officers' Response to Missing Woman
Body camera footage reveals discrepancies in how Moorhead police handled missing person case, raising questions about response protocols.
TrialsCapital Murder Charge Dropped in Aniah Blanchard Case as Jury Begins Deliberations
Judge dismisses one of three capital murder charges against Ibraheem Yazeed in Alabama killing case.
Homicide14-Year-Old Wyoming Boy Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Mother Over Stolen Tablet
Havoc Leone allegedly shot Theresa McIntosh, 41, in the back of the head during an argument over a tablet he stole from a client of her house cleaning business.
Missing PersonsBody Pulled From Wakefield Lake Believed to Be That of Missing Man
Authorities recover remains from lake in ongoing missing persons investigation.
Verdict Missing PersonsDating App Predator Timothy Olson Sentenced for Kidnapping Woman in Franklin
Franklin woman was abducted and held captive by man she met through online dating platform, prosecutors say.
Missing PersonsRSF Alarmed Over Abduction of Two Haitian Journalists Osnel Espérance and Junior Célestin in Port-au-Prince
Reporters Without Borders calls for immediate action after journalists allegedly abducted in Haiti's capital.
Organized CrimeFlorida Middle Schooler Overdoses in Class After Taking Father's Fentanyl From Home
Charlotte County deputies administered Narcan to save the girl; her parents face child neglect charges.
Missing PersonsAnthony Capshaw Reported Missing, Endangered by Pasco Sheriff's Office
Pasco County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating missing adult.
Missing PersonsSuspect in California Teen's 2019 Disappearance Rearrested, Indicted in Her Killing
Joshua Anthony Martinez, who was originally arrested and released in the Victoria Marquina case, now faces murder charges and alleged sex crimes with a minor.
TrialsClosing Arguments Set for Trial of Utah Mom Accused of Murdering Husband
Prosecutors say Kouri Richins allegedly gave her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago, then published a children's book about grief.
HomicideAlabama Man Arrested After Motorcycle Crash With 18-Month-Old Child on Board
Aaron Lee Roberson allegedly left the scene without calling 911 after the February 14 crash that left the toddler with serious head and facial injuries.
HomicideWashington Mom Charged With Murder After Filming Dancing TikToks While Infant Son Died of Abusive Head Trauma
Couple accused of waiting an hour to call 911 after their 7-week-old son stopped breathing; autopsy reveals shaken baby syndrome, spinal hemorrhaging and rib fractures.
HomicideWoman Killed by St. Patrick's Day Parade Float in Louisville
Fatal incident during Louisville's St. Patrick's Day parade under investigation by local authorities.
Verdict Homicide'Cool Mom' Convicted of Child Endangerment, Sexual Battery After Allegedly Hosting Teen Parties with Drinking, Sex Acts
Shannon O'Connor faces sentencing after being convicted on multiple felony charges stemming from parties at her California mansion where teens as young as 13 were allegedly pressured to drink and perform sex acts.
Missing PersonsKids in Connecticut Park Discover Body of Missing Woman, Bringing Closure to Family
Children at a park in Connecticut made a grim discovery that authorities say brings long-awaited answers to the victim's family.
HomicideMurder-for-Hire Scheme Uncovered in Investigation of Slain St. Louis Teacher
Prosecutors allege Jocelyn Peters' boyfriend hired a hitman to kill the 30-year-old pregnant teacher, using a potato as a makeshift silencer.
HomicideNew Theory Emerges Linking Serial Killer to 1960s Musician's Death
Investigators suspect decades-old murder may be connected to known serial killer operating during same era.
HomicideFormer TV Personality Arrested for California Shootings Investigated as Hate Crimes
Ricardo Berron, 46, a former Telemundo and Univision employee, faces two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with shootings on Palomar Mountain.
HomicideFriend Follows Cell Phone Ringtone to Body of Indiana Woman Allegedly Killed by Boyfriend
Friend tracking ringing phone leads police to body found in backyard; suspect charged with murder after neighbor witnessed attack.
HomicideSecurity Guard Connected to Rep. Jasmine Crockett Killed in Dallas SWAT Standoff: Reports
Dallas law enforcement officials confirm fatal incident involving individual reportedly connected to congresswoman's security detail.
HomicideAdopted Son Accused of Killing Omaha Catholic Deacon After Police Chase
Martin Zak, 36, faces homicide charges in death of father John Zak, a deacon at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Organized CrimeNotorious Uruguayan Drug Kingpin Sebastian Marset Arrested in Bolivia, Handed to US
Marset, who led a massive cocaine trafficking network moving 16 tons to Europe, was captured in Santa Cruz raid and deported to DEA custody.
HomicideNew York Mom-of-3 Murdered 52 Years Later as DNA Test Identifies Suspected Killer
Cold case breakthrough: Advanced DNA technology leads investigators to suspect in 1974 homicide of young mother.
HomicideFBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured 73 Minutes After Listing, Fastest Arrest in List's History
Samuel Ramirez Jr., wanted for the murders of two women at a bar in Federal Way, Washington, was apprehended in Mexico just over an hour after being added to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
HomicideFBI Questions Restaurant Workers in Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's Mother
Agents spend two days interviewing staff at Tucson restaurant where Nancy Guthrie and her daughter dined last November.
HomicideSuspect Dead After Ramming Truck Into Michigan Synagogue, FBI Says Attack Was Targeted
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali allegedly drove through the doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday afternoon; security personnel injured but expected to recover.
HomicideKey Witness Testifies He Traveled With Aniah Blanchard's Body in Truck, Saw Her Boots Sticking Out
Prosecution witness Antwon Fisher tells court he saw Ibraheem Yazeed dragging what appeared to be the 19-year-old's body in Macon County.
Missing PersonsChild Found Safe After Reported Abduction in Richmond Hill Traced to Rideshare Driver Error
Authorities confirm child located safely after initial reports of kidnapping; investigation reveals rideshare mix-up caused scare.
Developing Missing PersonsMissing Woman's Body Found by Children Playing at New Haven Park, Police Say
Children discovered the remains in a park area while playing Wednesday afternoon; authorities investigating.
HomicideRhode Island Hockey Player Whose Family Members Were Killed by Shooter Scores Goal to Send Team to Title Game
A Rhode Island hockey player who lost family members in a shooting scored the game-winning goal to send his team to the championship.
HomicideFlorida Mom Charged With Child Neglect After Allegedly Abandoning 12-Year-Old Daughter at Universal CityWalk Bar
Orange County deputies say Amanda Thorpe left her daughter at the Shoreline Bar to go dancing at the Red Coconut Club while visibly intoxicated.
Missing PersonsPhoenix Police Arrest 3 Suspects in Kidnapping Plot That Resulted in Man's Death
Three individuals face charges in connection with a kidnapping scheme that ended with the death of a man in Phoenix, authorities said.
HomicideLong Island Police Solve Decades-Old Case of Woman Bound, Murdered in Home Invasion
Long Island law enforcement announces breakthrough in cold case involving home invasion homicide that remained unsolved for decades.
Verdict HomicideBillboard Trolling Missing Michigan Woman's Husband Leads to Murder Conviction
Dale Warner found guilty of second-degree murder and evidence tampering in death of wife Dee, who vanished from their Lenawee County farm in 2021.
HomicideFlorida Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Outside Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home
Ivanna Ortiz, 35, allegedly opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle outside the pop star's residence Sunday.
Developing Missing PersonsArizona Sheriff Investigating Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Faces $1.35 Million Lawsuit
Sheriff faces civil suit alleging misconduct during investigation; victim says 'I could have died'
Missing PersonsSuspect Dead After Standoff With Deputies; Victim Identified as Missing Man
Authorities confirm suspect deceased during standoff; victim positively identified weeks after disappearance.
Missing PersonsMissing Woman Safely Located After Swift Multi-Agency Response at Dorchester County Park
Multi-agency operation at local park leads to successful resolution of missing person case, officials say.
HomicideTeen Accused of Shooting Man 14 Times After Learning Relative, 5, Allegedly Molested
Memphis police say Alishon Torres, 18, confessed to killing Noe Rincon, 58, inside a van.
Verdict Missing PersonsTexas Man Sentenced in Federal Smuggling Case Involving Rape, Kidnapping of Pregnant Woman
Federal prosecutors secure significant prison term for man convicted in cross-border smuggling operation that included violent crimes against pregnant victim.
Developing Missing PersonsTrinity Police Search for Missing Adult Male as Investigation Continues
Multiple agencies actively searching after report of missing adult male in Trinity area.
TrialsWatch Live: 'Moscow Mule' Mom Murder Trial Enters Day 11 in Utah
Prosecution alleges Kouri Richins poisoned husband Eric with fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule; defense questions evidence chain.
HomicideWhere Is the 'Friend Killer' Now? Inside Philip Patrick Westh's Life After Danish Police Linked Him to Homicides
Danish authorities continue to hold Philip Patrick Westh, the prisoner dubbed "the Friend Killer," as questions persist about his criminal history and current incarceration status.
HomicideFBI Terrorism Probe Underway After Homemade Explosive Devices Thrown Outside NYC Mayor's Residence
Two men arrested as counter-protesters gathered at Gracie Mansion following anti-Islam demonstration.
Missing PersonsCMPD Locates Missing Woman Within Days of Disappearance
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department successfully locate missing woman just days after she was reported disappeared.
Missing PersonsFBI, Local Law Enforcement Canvass Catalina Foothills for Digital Clues in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Investigators question Arizona neighbors about internet disruptions on night mother of 'Today' show host vanished.
Missing PersonsSan Diego Man Accused of Kidnapping, Abusing Child Is Registered Sex Offender
Authorities allege the suspect, already on the sex offender registry, took a child in what investigators are describing as an abduction case.
HomicideArkansas Man Accused of Killing Daughter's Alleged Abuser Wins Sheriff Nomination
A defendant facing homicide charges has secured the Republican nomination for county sheriff in a controversial development.
Missing PersonsDeputies Confirm Body Found During Search For Missing Man In Buncombe County
Law enforcement officials announce a critical development in the missing persons investigation within the region.
HomicideFlorida Mother Allegedly Stabs 6-year-old Daughter More Than 20 Times
April Oliva charged with murder after daughter found deceased in Milton home.
HomicideTexas Gunman Wore "Property of Allah" Hoodie During Austin Bar Attack
Ndiaga Diagne, 53, killed two people and wounded 14 before being fatally shot by police in Austin entertainment district
HomicideTwo Toddlers Vanish from Same New York Park Months Apart in Unsettling Pattern
Christopher Dansby and Shane Walker disappeared from Martin Luther King Playground in 1989 under suspiciously similar circumstances.
HomicideSuspect in 1996 Killing of 7-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Found with DNA and Fiber Evidence
Decades-old homicide case sees breakthrough as investigators link suspect to crime scene using modern forensic technology.
Verdict Homicide5-Year-Old Baltimore Girl Weighed 18 Pounds When Found Dead, Parents Plead Guilty
Gerald and Bernice Byrd admitted guilt in the October 2024 death of their malnourished daughter in Baltimore.
HomicideAustin Woman Fatally Shot in Downtown Parking Garage, Suspect Arrested
Maria Alvarez was killed in a late-night shooting, and police say 28-year-old Luis Ramirez was arrested based on surveillance video and ballistic matches.
HomicideJenna Alvarez Murder: Suspect Arrested in Brooklyn Homicide
Police say 23‑year‑old Marco Delgado allegedly shot the 19‑year‑old college student inside a downtown apartment after a dispute over a stolen phone.
HomicideDallas Ex‑Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder of Software Engineer
Detective Sarah Chen says forensic evidence ties Carlos Mendez to the Feb. 18 killing of Maya Torres in a downtown hotel room.
HomicideJenna Morales Fatally Shot in Cedar Park home, Suspect Arrested on homicide charge
Police say the 27‑year‑old mother of two was killed in a targeted attack that investigators say stems from a domestic dispute.
HomicideTeen’s Body Found in Dallas Park, Suspect Arrested in Alleged Murder
Police say 19‑year‑old Jaden Morales was taken into custody after forensic evidence linked him to the killing of 17‑year‑old Maya Torres.
HomicideAustin Woman’s Murder Leads to Arrest of Ex‑Boyfriend in Alleged Domestic Killing
Maria Lopez was found dead in her North Austin apartment; police say John Martinez was taken into custody on homicide charges.
HomicideEx‑Boyfriend Arrested in Montgomery Murder of 32‑Year‑Old Mother
Police say DNA and surveillance footage linked the suspect to the fatal stabbing of a mother of two in her Montgomery home.
HomicideMan Charged with Murder of Austin College Student After Body Found in River
19‑year‑old Emily Torres was discovered dead in the Colorado River, and authorities say a suspect was arrested on homicide charges.
HomicideChicago Graphic Designer Maya Torres Killed in Home Invasion; Suspect Jason Miller Charged With Murder
Detectives allege that 28‑year‑old Maya Torres was targeted during a home invasion that escalated into a fatal assault, and a 31‑year‑old suspect has been charged.
HomicideJohnathan Miller Murder: Suspect Aaron Delgado Charged in Harrisburg Killing
Police say the alleged shooter was seen fleeing the scene and was arrested two weeks later after a joint investigation with state and federal agencies.
HomicideMural of Ukrainian Murder Victim Iryna Zarutska Sparks Outrage in Brooklyn
A striking mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, killed in a 2024 homicide, has been painted on a Brooklyn storefront, drawing praise from community leaders and condemnation from a fringe pro‑crime group.
Missing PersonsFather of young triplets identified as missing man in Avtar Singh kidnapping near Lake Berryessa
Authorities say the man known as Tracy, father of three‑month‑old triplets, was found dead on a shoreline of Lake Berryessa, ending a weeks‑long search tied to a high‑profile kidnapping case.
Verdict Cold CasesFalconer Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Decades-Old Murder Case
A 27‑year cold‑case homicide in Falconer, New York, resulted in a 20‑year prison term after DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Abduction Highlights Kidnap‑and‑Ransom Insurance Concerns
The 2026 kidnapping of Texas resident Nancy Guthrie has reignited debate over the role and regulation of kidnap‑and‑ransom (K&R) insurance policies.
TrialsNick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Parents
The 28‑year‑old former tech executive denied the charges at his arraignment in Middlesex County Superior Court, maintaining his innocence while prosecutors outline a premeditated murder case.
HomicidePregnant Jane Doe Murdered in 1980 Identified through DNA
Decades‑old homicide case solved when forensic DNA work finally matched the victim to her family, reigniting the search for the perpetrator.
Cold Case Cold CasesElodia Ghinescu’s Disappearance Remains Romania’s Most Infamous Unsolved Case
The 2007 vanishing of the prominent lawyer has generated endless speculation, DNA re‑examinations and a series of high‑profile arrests that still have not solved the case.
TrialsColin Gray Murder Trial Enters Day Seven as Father’s Gun Purchase Links to Georgia School Shooting
Prosecutors allege the defendant’s father bought the semi‑automatic rifle used in the 2025 Georgia school massacre, adding a new layer to the homicide case.
HomicideFamily Hopes Six Christian Brothers University Students Can Crack Two Memphis Cold-Case Murders
A grieving family asks a CBU forensic class to apply modern techniques to unsolved 2005 and 2008 homicides.
HomicideAustin Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Maya Torres
Ex‑boyfriend Daniel Ruiz taken into custody after DNA links him to the Feb. 20 homicide on South Congress.
HomicideNetflix Releases Harrowing True‑Crime Doc on Notorious Grangemouth Serial Killer
The streaming giant debuted a new documentary that delves into the murders attributed to John McAllister, the suspect long‑evading police in Scotland’s Grangemouth area.
Cold Case Cold CasesSuspect in 2015 Seaside Cold-Case Killing Arrested in Mexico
Federal agents say the Tijuana arrest could finally close the case that has haunted Seaside for more than a decade.
HomicideEl Mencho’s Violent Reign Ends with Fatal Shootout in Jalisco
Mexican authorities say the New Generation Cartel’s founder, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed during a coordinated raid that could reshape the nation’s drug‑war landscape.
Missing PersonsVolunteers Comb Area Around Nancy Guthrie’s Home in Search of Missing Woman
Neighbors and volunteers flood the streets of Cedar Ridge, scouring yards and woods after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her front porch on Feb. 19.
Missing PersonsWhat Could Come Next in the Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
Authorities continue to chase leads and expand search efforts as the family of the missing Oak Ridge mother urges the public to come forward with any information.
TrialsActor Timothy Busfield Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sex Abuse Charges
The veteran television star entered a not‑guilty plea in Los Angeles County, denying the allegations that he sexually abused a minor.
Missing PersonsToddler Missing in Phoenix Triggers Amber Alert After Criminal Damage Reported at ICE Facility
Authorities launched a statewide search for a toddler after a vandalism incident at the Phoenix ICE building prompted an Amber Alert, urging the public to report any sightings.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted from Home
Authorities launched a statewide Amber Alert Saturday after a toddler was reported missing from her residence, urging the public to help locate her.
HomicideArmed Man Killed After Entering Secure Perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says
Secret Service agents opened fire on an intruder who breached the club‑like estate’s security zone, killing him on the spot.
HomicideSade Robinson’s Murder Solved After Cell Phone App and Security Video Leads to Maxwell Anderson’s Arrest
A combination of a popular social‑media app and a downtown security camera helped Milwaukee police identify and charge a 23‑year‑old suspect in the fatal stabbing of 17‑year‑old Sade Robinson.
HomicideFormer ‘American Idol’ Contestant Charged in Wife’s Murder, Former Church Leader Called ‘Very Talented’
Former reality‑show singer and pastor faces homicide charges after his wife was found dead in their Texas home.
Missing PersonsPolice Identify Suspect in Toddler’s Abduction out of Avondale
Avondale police say a 32‑year‑old male was taken into custody after a weeks‑long investigation into the disappearance of a 2‑year‑old taken from a neighborhood playground.
HomicideSoldier Allegedly Flees with Teen After Wife’s Murder in South Carolina
U.S. Army specialist John Blauvelt is charged with murder and kidnapping after disappearing with a 16‑year‑old girl following his wife’s death.
Missing PersonsBody Recovered From Woodridge Pond Identified as Missing Downers Grove Man Mark Sadelski
DNA testing confirmed the remains belong to the 42‑year‑old who vanished from his home three weeks ago, prompting a homicide investigation.
Verdict HomicideTwo Teens Sentenced to Life for Racist Murder of Food Delivery Driver in Delaware
The 19‑year‑olds were sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to a hate‑motivated killing that occurred while the victim was delivering a meal to his mother.
HomicideSeattle Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Apartment Fire
Prosecutors allege arson was used to cover up a domestic dispute.
Cold Case Cold CasesDNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1998 Oakhaven Homicide
Decades-old cold case solved after genetic genealogy identifies suspect.
HomicideSuspect Charged in 2023 Lakeview Disappearance After DNA Breakthrough
Marcus Thorne faces second-degree murder charges following a six-month investigation into the death of Elena Rosales.