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Are 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 CasesAtlanta Mayor Addresses Unsolved Murder of Katie Janness
Mayor discusses cold case investigation into homicide that has remained unsolved since 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.