Detective Sarah Chen
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Wheelchair-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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.