Marcus Blackwood
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Alleged Killer Dad Luciano Frattolin Shows No Emotion in Court as State Plays Video of His Bogus Kidnapping Story
The defendant remained stoic as prosecutors presented footage undermining his claim that masked men had kidnapped him from the scene where his child was found dead.
HomicideEx-School Bus Driver Who Killed 6 Children in 2016 Crash Now Charged With Strangling Ex-Girlfriend, Tripping Her 4-Year-Old
Johnthony Walker faces multiple charges including aggravated assault by strangulation and aggravated burglary after allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend and her young daughter.
HomicideMichigan Father Allegedly Killed Wife, 6 Children Before Setting Home on Fire in Murder-Suicide
Investigators say Kristopher Karolkiewicz shot his family inside their Grand Haven Township home before fatally shooting himself as flames engulfed the residence.
HomicideCalifornia Therapist, 26, Allegedly Groomed, Raped Minor Client After He Left Juvenile Hall Where She Worked
San Francisco-area therapist faces charges of sexual abuse involving a teenager she met through her employment at a youth detention facility.
Verdict HomicideFlorida Mother Sentenced to Probation for Punching 10-Year-Old Girl in Face Over Daycare Bathroom Dispute
Latoya Gaines admitted to police that she was involved in an altercation at a Bay County facility where she allegedly struck the child with a closed fist, causing visible bruising.
HomicideNYC Man Shot by Police After Allegedly Killing Sister and Mother; Neighbor Says Suspect Was 'Never Normal'
The suspect was struck by officers following the reported shootings of two family members in New York City.
HomicideSecret Service Agent Charged in Near-Fatal Hazing Incident Involving Canes, Paddles
Federal agent faces charges after alleged hazing ritual left victim with kidney failure requiring hospitalization.
HomicidePickup Driver Surrenders After Head-On Crash Killed Father of Two, Injured Wife and Daughter, Police Say
James Brewington Jr. surrendered to Nashville police eight months after the November 2025 crash that killed 41-year-old Dustin McLeod.
HomicideGeorgia School Shooter Had Chaotic Childhood and Was Fixated on Mass Killings, Psychologist Testifies
A court-appointed psychologist detailed Colt Gray's disturbing fixation with mass shootings during competency hearings ahead of trial.
HomicideIndiana Daycare Worker Accused of Locking 5-Year-Old in Closet, Beating Child With Broom
Tashshavviyon Stinson allegedly left the child alone while making trips to a liquor store and admitted to drinking before work, police say.
HomicideBerlin Police Detain Suspect After Vehicle Rams Crowds at LGBTQ+ Pride Parade
German authorities have released limited details about the individual taken into custody following a vehicle-ramming incident during Berlin's Pride celebrations.
HomicideShootout at Seattle Food Festival Leaves 3 Dead; Police Arrest Gunman, Search for Second Suspect
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the event and took one suspect into custody while actively searching for another individual believed to be involved.
HomicideFlorida Man Allegedly Forced 12-Year-Old to Live in Unconditioned Laundry Room, Fed Him Contaminated Food: Police
William Conner, 42, faces two counts each of child abuse and child neglect; a second suspect, Samantha Lucas, also charged with child neglect.
HomicideCop's Son, 12, ID'd After Being Shot Dead Outside NYC Bodega as Video Shows Victim Running for Cover Clutching His Chest
Jacob Freytas, son of a police officer, was killed in a daylight shooting that sent shockwaves through the neighborhood.
HomicideBags in Vehicle of Man Fatally Shot by ICE Did Not Contain Drugs, Texas DA Says
Hildalgo County District Attorney confirms laboratory testing found no narcotics in bags recovered from vehicle where suspect was shot during encounter with federal agents.
HomicideWoman Stabbed to Death Outside Leasing Office by Downstairs Neighbor Over Spilled Water Dispute: Police
Esmeralda Romero, 22, had just reported her neighbor Michael Cain's harassment to apartment management before he allegedly attacked her in the parking lot.
HomicideMultiple Children Hospitalized After Ingesting Mushroom-Laced Edibles at New Jersey Summer Camp, Authorities Say
First responders found campers exhibiting 'zombie-like' symptoms as investigation into source of psilocybin products continues.
HomicideText Messages Show Teen Whom Singer D4VD Is Accused of Killing Had Prior Abortion, Prosecutors Say
Houston-area prosecutors allege the singer strangled 17-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to tell his family about their relationship.
Verdict HomicideMan Who Sparked 'Wild West-Style Shootout' That Killed 19-Year-Old Aspiring Nurse Sentenced to 12 Years
Earl Williams III pleaded guilty to felony murder in the death of Bre'nee Veasley, who was struck by stray gunfire during a 110-bullet exchange at a Milwaukee strip mall.
Developing Organized CrimeCosta Rica Captures Top Fugitive 'Diablo' Wanted by U.S. Authorities
Alleged drug trafficker was subject of international manhunt before arrest in Central American nation, officials say.
HomicideWealthy Neighbors Outraged After Airbnb Party Erupts in Gunfire; Video Shows Chaos
Residents demand accountability after a short-term rental gathering spirals into violence, raising questions about Airbnb policies and party enforcement.
HomicidePennsylvania Couple Charged With Locking 5-Year-Old Boy in Filthy Room Face Additional Assault Charges
Jade Shuey and Tucker Heagy, already facing child endangerment counts, now accused of aggravated assault on a minor after boy was found wandering naked on road.
HomicideDOJ Lawyer Who Put Federal Judge in Danger Now Files Status Report on Homicide Suspect in ICE Custody
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Bolan, who faced a show-cause hearing for non-disclosure, 'respectfully' informed Judge Melissa DuBose months later that Bryan Rafael Gomez is detained by immigration authorities.
HomicideFlorida Paraprofessional Used Autistic Student 'Like a Mop' to Clean Up Urine, Police Say
Donald Heine allegedly forced the nonverbal boy to lie in his own urine and wear a soiled shirt afterward at Jacksonville school.
Developing Homicide2 Men Stabbed in New York City; Police Investigating Possible Hate Crime
Authorities are examining whether the attack, which left two men injured, was motivated by bias.
HomicideDevelopmentally Disabled 2-Year-Old Drowned Face-Down in Bathtub While Mother Was on Phone, Washington Prosecutors Say
Nakeeya Arbogast allegedly left her son with Down syndrome unsupervised while communicating with a man she was legally barred from contacting.
HomicideTexas Woman Accused of Threatening Boyfriend With 2 Kitchen Knives, Telling Him 'You Going to Die'
Jamie Rae'Chal Hicks allegedly attacked her boyfriend before brandishing knives and making a chilling threat — all captured on video.
HomicideTexas Man Accused of Throwing 1-Year-Old From Moving Car Faces $100K Bond After Judge Raises It From $15K
Brandon Lafleur allegedly struck his girlfriend and hurled her granddaughter from the vehicle on a Beaumont roadway, causing facial injuries to the toddler.
HomicideIdaho Man Allegedly Broke Into Home at 3 A.M., Tried to Rape Sleeping Woman While Child Slept Nearby
Tyler Humphries, 39, faces charges including attempted rape and attempted strangulation after police say he assaulted the victim inside her own residence.
HomicideD4vd Raked In $2.77M in 2025 After He Allegedly Killed Celeste Rivas: Prosecutors
The music artist has been accused of murdering the mother-of-two, who was found dead in her New York City apartment last year.
HomicideChilling Video Shows NYC Dad Calmly Strolling to Car After Allegedly Butchering Wife — Before He Was Found Hanged in Nearby Park
Security footage allegedly captures Joseph Azzaretto walking calmly from the scene where his wife's body was found, before he took his own life in a Queens park, according to police sources.
Organized CrimeFBI Director Travels to Cambodia for Security Talks Targeting Online Scam Operations
Law enforcement agencies seek deeper coordination to combat sprawling fraud networks that have ensnared thousands of victims worldwide.
HomicideNolan Wells' Independent Autopsy Returns Undetermined Cause, Manner of Death
Family-commissioned examination fails to establish how 19-year-old died, leaving case shrouded in uncertainty.
HomicideTennessee Father Allegedly Murdered 3-Year-Old Son, Stuffed Body in Brown Suitcase Before Dumping Remains in River
Saul Martinez, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses after leading investigators to his son's remains near the Wolf River.
HomicideMontana Man Accused of Terrorizing Girlfriend for Days at Her Parents' Wyoming Home, Threatening to Murder Her Family
Jake Thomas Canestrini allegedly held his girlfriend captive for five days, subjected her to repeated violence and threats including slitting her skin with a razor blade and abusing her cat.
TrialsTerrorism Trial Set to Open in Stabbing of Author Salman Rushdie
Hadi Matar faces terror charges stemming from 2022 attack that left the celebrated author seriously injured.
Homicide'A Complete F—ing Idiot': Indiana Man Charged With Shooting Two Friends While 'Messing Around' With Handgun, Police Say
Joshua Ledford allegedly told investigators he was 'being stupid with the gun' after firing into an occupied dwelling, striking two victims on Indianapolis' west side.
HomicideConnecticut Nursing Home Staff Members Charged After 93-Year-Old Woman Dies in Snow
Papy Bibo and Uchenna Obi face criminal negligent homicide and reckless endangerment charges after Margaret Healey was found unresponsive in a snowbank outside Bickford Health Care Center.
Verdict HomicideOregon Father Sentenced to 10 Years for Manslaughter in Death of 4-Year-Old Son Jhorden Clay
Marquavious Ware, who stomped and beat the boy over bed-wetting and sneaking Skittles into bed, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter.
HomicideCalifornia Deputies Die in Botched Training Exercise After Grenade Falsely Deemed Inert: Lawsuit
The widow of Deputy Victor Lemus alleges Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department negligence led to the deaths of three officers when a hand grenade used in a prohibited training exercise detonated.
HomicideKentucky Twin Sisters Charged With Stalking Jail Staff After Months of Alleged Threats Including 'Watch Your Back'
Kevonne and Shavonne Gore, both 40, are now being held at the same Louisville facility where they allegedly terrorized employees with surveillance, threatening messages, and black roses left on vehicles.
HomicideTourists Stabbed Near Famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Multiple tourists were injured in a stabbing attack near Greece's most iconic ancient landmark, authorities said.
HomicideFlorida Mother Charged With Child Neglect After Autistic Daughter Found Wandering Naked; Home Contained Fecal Matter on Floors, Walls and Ceiling
Carla E. Nishikura, 41, was arrested after deputies responding to a welfare check in Palm Coast discovered three children living in extreme biohazard conditions, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
HomicideGeorgia Man Accused of Executing Ex-Girlfriend in Convenience Store After Shooting Her in Her Car
Tia Vidon Keith, 44, was shot multiple times inside her vehicle and then again as she fled into a Gainesville store for help; suspect Antwane Sintell Thurmond remains at large.
Verdict TrialsPamela Smart, Convicted in Husband's 1990 Murder, Seeks New Trial From Life Sentence
The former Derry, N.H., woman has filed a motion seeking to overturn her conviction in the killing of her husband Gregg Smart.
Verdict HomicideFormer Teacher Gets 15 Years for Hammer Slaying of Wife After Telling Cops 'I Lost It' Over Alleged Affair
Terry Ogle confessed to killing 76-year-old Mary Ogle in a 911 call, saying 'Yeah, she's been down for a while,' but was convicted of voluntary manslaughter rather than murder.
Homicide7-Year-Old Used Mallet to Shatter Car Window, Escape 150-Degree Heat While Grandfather Shopped at Walmart: Cops
Thornton Police say Eddie Espinoza left his granddaughter locked in the vehicle for at least 20 minutes as temperatures inside the car reached dangerous levels.
HomicideTate Brothers Arrested by U.S. Authorities, Face Additional Rape Charges in UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate were taken into custody by American officials as British police announced new sexual assault allegations against the influencer brothers.
Verdict HomicideAppeals Court Rules 28-Year Sentence Too Lenient for Libyan Militant Convicted in Attack
Court orders resentencing for defendant convicted in terrorist attack that left multiple victims dead.
Verdict HomicideAlex Murdaugh Case: Unidentified Male DNA Found Under Maggie Murdaugh's Fingernails
Forensic analysis reportedly reveals unidentified male DNA beneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails, potentially complicating the convicted killer's account of the June 2021 slayings.
HomicideNew D4vd Song Mysteriously Appears on Spotify as Singer Remains Jailed on Murder Charges
The R&B artist's latest release drops while he awaits trial in connection with a fatal shooting.
HomicideRookie NYPD Officer's Brother, 24, Fatally Shot in the Eye in Manhattan
The victim was identified as the sibling of a first-year NYPD officer; no arrests have been made.
HomicideWife of Colombian Father Killed During ICE Encounter in Maine Recounts Their Plans to Grow Old Together
The man's wife spoke publicly for the first time since his death during an interaction with immigration authorities in Biddeford.
HomicideFlorida Man Allegedly Livestreamed Murder Aftermath on Facebook, Filmed Himself Standing Over Victim: Police
Gedeonson Hyacinthe, 42, faces second-degree murder charges in connection with an April shooting death that he allegedly broadcast live to social media.
HomicideDeputy U.S. Marshal Shot Dead Serving Arrest Warrant in Louisiana, FBI Says
A federal law enforcement officer was killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant, prompting a joint investigation by multiple agencies.
Organized CrimeCrips' Alleged Open-Air Crack Bazaar Near Petco Park Crushed as 30 Accused Gang Members Face Federal Charges
Federal authorities allege West Coast Crips operated brazen drug operation steps from San Diego's iconic ballpark, distributing crack cocaine in plain sight.
Trials'They Failed My Son': Father Livid After Stepdad's Murder Charge Dropped in Plea Deal Following 4-Year-Old's Death
Oscar Munoz pleaded no contest to child abuse charges after Moses Lopez was found covered in bruises; biological father Felipe Lopez denounces the resolution as justice denied.
Verdict HomicideIllinois Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder After Shooting Neighbor in Stomach During Mother's Day Weekend Cookout
Willis Ellis, 58, was convicted for the fatal shooting of Lyndon Hunt, 60, who police say had challenged him to a fight while interrupting his grilling in Joliet.
Homicide'Handle It Right Now': Indiana Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Neighbor Who Planned to Report Prior Gun Threat
Juan Alberto Camarillo allegedly told a relative he would "handle it" after learning police were about to be called over an earlier confrontation involving a firearm.
Missing PersonsSubtle Clue That Could Crack Case of Tourist Who Mysteriously Vanished in Las Vegas
Investigators believe a small but critical piece of evidence may finally break open the investigation into a visitor's disappearance on the Strip.
HomicideWoman Hiding From Boyfriend in Indiana Woods Shot, Later Tells Investigators She Woke to Find Him Standing Over Her Before Dying
Derek Pixley, 34, faces murder charges in the death of 29-year-old Brittney Elizabeth Boman, who survived for more than two months after being shot in the neck.
HomicideFlorida Mom Allegedly Chained 13-Year-Old Daughter to Fence in Scorching Heat, Then Went Home to Watch TV
Yashira Maldonado told police she was 'overwhelmed' with caring for her daughter and needed a break before allegedly tying the child to a Hialeah fence without food or water.
Verdict Homicide70-Year Sentence for Maryland Man Who Shot Bus Passenger Over 'Excuse Me' Dispute
James Richburg convicted of second-degree murder for killing William Womack after the 32-year-old accidentally bumped into him while retrieving a dropped Gatorade bottle.
HomicidePaul Hogan's Son Faces Domestic Battery Charges Amid Surprise Court Development
The son of the 'Crocodile Dundee' star has been charged with domestic battery as authorities reveal new details in the case.
Developing Missing PersonsMissing Florida Man Found Dead in Shallow Grave; Police Search for Alleged Killer Using Multiple Aliases
Isabelle Johnson, 38, charged with murder in death of Jason Christopher Coulthart, 43, who was reported missing after leaving his Niceville condominium.
HomicideICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Driver in Maine Was 'Fearing for Public Safety,' Agency Says
Maine driver killed during ICE enforcement action; federal agency releases statement on officer's reasoning as investigation continues into the shooting.
HomicideCalifornia Graduate Student Allegedly Plotted Bomb Attack After Leaving Terrifying Restroom Message, Federal Charges Say
Federal authorities arrested the student after an investigation that began with a threatening message discovered at a California university.
HomicideMinnesota Prosecutors Obtain Hard Drives, Vehicle in Investigation of Fatal Shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Evidence collected as investigators work to determine what led to the deaths of two people in an apparent double homicide case.
Verdict HomicideMissouri Man Sentenced to 14 Years After Surveillance Captured Him Walking Around Gas Station With Gun Before Fatal Shooting
Ramel Morgan, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the Dec. 7, 2025, shooting at a Kansas City gas station that stemmed from what authorities described as a possible love triangle.
Verdict HomicideNevada Man Sentenced to 12-33 Years for Fatal Shooting of Mother's Boyfriend Over Door Dispute
Akili Porter pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after security footage captured him calmly shooting Jamere Watley multiple times following an argument about a slammed door.
Verdict Missing PersonsMilitary Vet Sentenced to 120 Years for Veterans Day Starbucks Abduction and Rape of Illinois Woman
Timothy Dubois, who told his victim he "deserved" the assault because he served in the military, must serve at least 68 years before parole eligibility.
TrialsFlorida Man Accused of Inflicting 25 Bone Fractures on Infant While Trying to Relieve Gas: Police
Anthony Hildreth allegedly squeezed the baby's ribs with increasing pressure and performed 'bicycle kicks' after becoming frustrated with the child's crying, according to investigators.
HomicideFlorida Man Allegedly Squeezed Baby's Ribs to Relieve Gas, Causing 25 Bone Fractures: Police
Anthony Hildreth, 31, told investigators he became frustrated when he could not soothe the crying infant and used excessive force in an attempt to help the child pass gas.
Verdict Homicide'It Was Her Time I Guess': Utah Nurse Mom Pleads Guilty in Death of 18-Month-Old Daughter Who Spent Last Day With Only 49 Seconds of Interaction
Carrie Murray and Mitchell Murray admitted to child abuse homicide after investigators found their toddler Ruby Marie Murray living in squalor, fed only waffles, and left alone for hours.
Missing PersonsLynette Hooker May Have Returned to Sailboat Before Disappearing in Bahamas, Source Says
Investigation into American woman's disappearance in the Bahamas reveals new evidence about her movements before she vanished.
HomicideHarrowing 911 Call Reveals New Jersey Father's Desperate Pleas After Wife Found Butchered; Police Still Have No Suspect
Authorities release audio of the frantic emergency call as investigators work to identify who killed a woman inside her New Jersey home.
HomicideBoneheaded Bay Area Burglar Busted After Snapping Selfies During $100K Heist
Authorities say the suspect allegedly took multiple self-portraits inside the San Francisco residence, which investigators later used to identify and locate him.
HomicideDriver of Pickup With American Flag Decal Shot Teen in Spine During Tennessee Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Jeffrey Robert Brooks allegedly opened fire on a car carrying two teenagers, striking the 15-year-old passenger and leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
HomicideMexican Man Killed in Houston ICE Shooting Was Not Target of Operation, Lawmaker Says
Congressman claims the fatal shooting during an immigration enforcement action was a case of mistaken identity as authorities search for a different individual.
Missing PersonsParents of Nolan Wells Say They Don't Believe He Chose to Stay on Island Alone
Family disputes any suggestion that the missing man voluntarily isolated himself, as search efforts continue.
Homicide75-Year-Old Florida Man Allegedly Pepper Sprays Family at Pet Store After They Ignored His Dog, Police Say
Marshall Avener has been charged with aggravated battery and child abuse after police say he deployed pepper spray on six people, including children, at a Gainesville Pet Supermarket.
Verdict HomicideFormer California Pastor Convicted of Choking Girlfriend After She Caught Him Cheating
Rev. Ray Montgomery, who once led a civil rights nonprofit serving immigrants and low-income families in San Jose, was found guilty of misdemeanor assault for strangling his 44-year-old girlfriend.
HomicidePennsylvania Couple Charged With Starving, Beating Woman With Down Syndrome Before Leaving Her in Rain for Hours
Yahnae Clegg-Brown and Naiyr 'Hasan' Sanders allegedly forced the 20-year-old to stand outside in 40-degree weather after she took their Goldfish crackers.
Homicide'I Will F—ing Kill You': Florida Woman Accused of Pulling Up Alongside Pest Control Salesman, Shoving Gun in His Face
Cecilia Ross, 62, allegedly threatened the salesman with a Ruger SR22 after he approached her Lehigh Acres neighborhood on a hoverboard.
Verdict HomicideTexas Man Sentenced to Life After 20-Minute Jury Deliberation for Machete, Fire Murder of Woman
Richard Tanner Ozment showed up at his mother's house drenched in sweat before she discovered a human foot behind an RV and found Michaela Brooker dying.
HomicideMinnesota Daycare Worker Accused of Smacking Frightened 4-Year-Old in Face, Leaving Him Crying on Floor
Aaron Jacob Bonnette, 29, was captured on surveillance video allegedly assaulting the child at a New Horizon Academy location in St. Paul.
HomicideVirginia Father Charged With Murder of 3-Month-Old Daughter After Allegedly Bludgeoning Infant, Waiting Hour to Call 911
Misael Lopez Gomez, 28, is accused of beating his infant daughter to death and then waiting approximately an hour before seeking emergency help, authorities say.
Verdict HomicideLas Vegas Woman Allegedly Married to Six Men While Scamming Dozens for Gambling Money
Jiaying Chen, 33, is expected to plead guilty to bigamy and obtaining more than $100,000 under false pretenses after police say she targeted men on dating apps with fake sick relative stories.
HomicideSuspect Smirks as Victim's Widow Sobs During Court Appearance in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case
Defense attorneys argue a second firearm was involved in the incident that left conservative activist Charlie Kirk wounded.
HomicideMother Accused of Helping Teen Son Cover Up Memphis Murder After Body Found in Garage With Gunshot Wound to Head
Bridgit A. Riley allegedly discussed destroying her son's phone and fleeing the country after police say her 17-year-old son shot Robert Grove, 33.
HomicideMissouri Man Allegedly Shot Pregnant Girlfriend After Threatening to Kill Her Unborn Child, Police Say
Nicholas Geary faces multiple charges including attempted murder and armed criminal action after authorities say he shot his girlfriend in the back with a .380 pistol.
Verdict Homicide'I'm Going to Kill Your Friend': Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Victim in Face at Park While Searching for Sister
Ibrahim Ali Mohamed, 21, admitted to first-degree assault for the May 2025 shooting that left his victim with life-threatening injuries requiring surgery.
Organized CrimeMurderous Bishnoi Gang Wiped Out in Mass Raids Across California After 'Barbaric' Assassination Spree
Federal and state authorities conduct coordinated strikes against organized crime network following deadly wave of targeted killings.
Missing PersonsBoy, 11, Who Vanished Three Years Ago Suddenly Turns Up Alive: 'Shock and Disbelief'
The child's unexpected reappearance after years of uncertainty leaves investigators and community members grappling with new questions about his disappearance.
HomicideOhio Mother Allegedly Carried Dead Son From Bedroom to Porch, Spent Hours With Body Before Calling 911
Michelle Feudi, 55, was charged with abuse of a corpse after police say she waited more than 15 hours to report her 23-year-old son's death in Toledo.
Verdict HomicideWest Virginia Man Admits to Threatening Trump With .308 Rifle, Detailed Kill Descriptions Sent to Donald Trump Jr.
Cody Smith, 20, pleaded guilty to threatening the president and retaliating against federal officials by threat, with no plea agreement in the case.
HomicideFlorida Couple Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Young Children Alone in Hotel Room to Drink at Pool on Fourth of July
Brian and Allison Cannella face child neglect charges after deputies found infants unattended for up to an hour at Key Largo resort.
HomicideArizona Caregiver Allegedly Gagged Man With Cerebral Palsy Using Washcloth, Socks at Phoenix Group Home
A certified caregiver stuffed a washcloth into the victim's mouth and tied socks around his head while he was unable to remove the gag due to severe contractures, prosecutors say.
Verdict Homicide"She Got Really Mad": Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Estranged Wife Over Nintendo Switch During Divorce
Joshua Orlando admitted to shooting Ivy Unruh after she struck him with the gaming console; he faces at least 38 years in prison.
Homicide'I'll Blow Up the House': Wisconsin Man Threatens to Detonate Residence, Hurls Knives at Officers During Standoff
Zachary Fink, 32, allegedly told deputies he was 'sick of getting picked on' before barricading himself inside his Whitefish Bay home and throwing weapons at officers.
HomicideHell on Wheels: Mackenzie Shirilla Charged With Killing 2 Men, Victim's Family Demands Maximum Sentence
Ohio woman allegedly rammed her car into victims' vehicle in a case that has gripped the Cleveland area.
Verdict HomicidePro-Palestinian Protester Sentenced in Connection With Fatal Attack on Jewish Man
The sentencing has drawn criticism amid ongoing tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Verdict HomicideWisconsin Man Sentenced to 18 Years After Leaving His Mother to Die Alone in Crashed Car, Hiding in Crawl Space
Casey Yiannackopoulos pleaded guilty to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after abandoning his 77-year-old mother following a crash in Muskego.
HomicideWoman Shoots Father of 3 Dead During Argument Over Walmart Parking Spot, Police Say
The 62-year-old Army veteran was shot once in the stomach outside a North Lauderdale, Florida Walmart and later died at a hospital.
HomicideParents Accused of Hiding From Police While Fire Raged Around 3 Young Children Left Alone for Days in South Carolina Home
Zana Oden and Malik Locke face neglect charges after authorities say children ages 6, 4 and 2 were found alone amid flames with 'army of roaches' crawling on them.
HomicideBoyfriend Calls Charges 'Spit in Our Face' as Man Already Linked to Kentucky Woman's Death Faces Allegations in 2 Other Deaths
Brian Epperson, charged federally with drug distribution in connection with Reacheal Dawson's June death, had already been arrested for murder in a separate case involving another woman's overdose.
Verdict HomicideFormer Kansas City Police Officer Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Walmart Parking Lot Shooting
A jury found Taquiza Johnson guilty of killing 71-year-old Ronald Barnett less than two minutes after their initial confrontation, recommending life imprisonment.
HomicideNew Jersey Psychotherapist ID'd As Victim In Fatal Chester Stabbing
Brooke Hanlon, 35, was found dead inside her Morris County home last month with investigators still searching for her killer weeks later.
HomicideFire Rips Through Ohio Motel, Killing 3 Who Were Trapped in a Room
Three people died after flames engulfed the back section of an Econo Lodge in Wooster, Ohio, as firefighters battled to reach those trapped inside.
Homicide'Wrapped Around His Throat': Florida Man Accused of Choking Teen, Tossing Phone Into Lake Over Backyard Trespass
Kyle Riva, 70, faces felony strangulation and robbery charges after allegedly grabbing a 13-year-old by the neck and throwing his phone into Lake Antigua.
HomicideArizona Attorney Arrested for Allegedly Peering Into Women's Homes, Recording Them Undressing
Michael DiBenedetto, 51, faces four felony charges including burglary and voyeurism after police say he targeted multiple women in Tempe neighborhoods while driving a luxury Rivian SUV.
HomicideDisturbing Video Captures Moment 93-Year-Old Bronx Great-Grandmother Is Killed by Hit-and-Run Biker
Police release footage of the collision that killed Leonara Campbell as investigators search for the motorcyclist who fled the scene.
Verdict Homicide'I'm Done': Washington Son Pleads Guilty to Fatally Stabbing Father With Steak Knife, Jumping Over Dying Body
Damian Eiffert called his ex-girlfriend moments after killing Robert 'Boby' Eiffert, saying he could not take his father anymore.
Verdict TrialsMississippi District Attorney Pleads Guilty to Bribery Conspiracy, Resigns
Jody Owens admits to accepting $115,000 in bribes while Hinds County DA as part of scheme involving Jackson's former mayor.
Verdict HomicideWild Bodycam Video Shows LA Officers Open Fire on Knife-Wielding Suspect Who Threw Blades at Police
Robert Velasquez, a 40-year-old convicted felon with paranoid schizophrenia, allegedly lunged at LAPD Hollenbeck officers while armed with knives and a grilling fork before being shot twice and subdued.
Verdict HomicideFugitive Malibu CEO Flaunts Bavarian Lifestyle on Instagram While Dodging 15-Year Sentence; Actress Girlfriend Pleads Guilty to Aiding Escape
Bernhard Eugen Fritsch posts photos from Germany months after vanishing before sentencing in $20 million fraud case, as Lucinda Manera faces up to 5 years for helping him stay on the run.
HomicideOhio Woman Charged With Aggravated Arson After Firing Gun, Setting Curtains on Fire to 'Make a Point,' Police Say
Crystal Foster, 47, allegedly told investigators she had been drinking and fired the weapon inside a Wayne Township home during an argument that lasted throughout the day.
Homicide"Pop, Pop, Pop": 71-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Gunned Down While Taking Out Trash in Utah
Investigators say the shooting that killed James Witten appears to have been completely random — the suspect allegedly chose his victim simply because he was the first person seen.
HomicideTesla Crashes Into Simi Valley Mall Café, Killing 79-Year-Old Woman and Injuring Six Others
Driver loses control of vehicle carrying three children, striking pedestrian outside Target before smashing through outdoor patio dining area.
HomicideIndiana Mom, Grandmother Charged With Neglect After Baby Found With Diaper Full of Trash, Bugs
Department of Child Services workers described the resulting diaper rash as the worst they have ever seen, according to court documents.
Homicide13-Year-Old Boy Killed When Scooter Driver Swerved to Avoid Open Car Door in Queens: NYPD
The victim was riding on the back of a motorized scooter operated by another 13-year-old when tragedy struck near Flushing intersection.
HomicideBronx Men Surrender in NYC Bus Beatdown After Family Urges Them to Do Right Thing — Then Released Without Bail by Judge
Jaiden Marrero and Donzell Mitchell allegedly beat and stabbed 73-year-old Robert Hunter on an Upper West Side MTA bus after he defended a pregnant woman, then walked free over prosecutors' objections.
HomicideDNA Technology, Discarded Costco Receipt Crack 17-Year-Old California Baby Death Case
Angela Beth Onduto pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the death of an infant whose body was found in a Union City dumpster in 2009.
Homicide'Nobody Will Hear You': Ohio Man Allegedly Forced Mother of His Children to Creek, Strangled Her
Devonta Jones, 25, charged with abduction, strangulation and theft after prosecutors say he drove the victim to a remote location and assaulted her.
Verdict TrialsSupreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Assault, Defamation Verdict
Justices turn away appeal, leaving $5 million civil judgment against the former and current president in place.
HomicideCyclist Attacks Elderly Man With Metal Pipe Outside Brooklyn Park, Police Say
The 73-year-old victim was struck in the head during an argument and remained hospitalized in stable condition as police searched for the suspect.
Missing PersonsMissing Arizona Girl Recovered 1,500 Miles From Home at Notorious Washington Homeless Camp 'The Jungle'
U.S. Marshals locate teen believed sex trafficked at sprawling Olympia encampment known for violent crime.
HomicideAt Least 117 Dead Dogs Found in 'Horrific Scene' at California 'No-Kill' Shelter
Humboldt County investigators discover canine remains with gunshot wounds, hundreds of bones and collars; no charges filed yet as investigation continues.
Verdict TrialsNYC Teacher Allegedly Suffocated Third-Grader During Decades-Old Sex Abuse at Brooklyn School; Victim Awarded $18M
New details emerge about how music teacher John Clark silenced his young victim as a jury delivers historic verdict under Child Victims Act.
HomicideGroomsman Eating Meatballs With His Hands at Wisconsin Wedding Sparks Shooting That Injured 2, Police Say
Thomas Redrick Williams has been charged with two counts of first-degree reckless injury after authorities say he opened fire during a banquet hall altercation over proper dining etiquette.
Homicide'You Are a F---ing Piece of S---': Instacart Shopper Slaps 6-Year-Old Son After He Dropped Heavy Water Pack, Police Say
Kiah Lowery allegedly struck the boy after he dropped a 24-pack of bottled water that weighed more than half his body weight.
Homicide'I'm Gonna Pull the F—ing Trigger': Georgia Man Charged With Killing Wife, Adult Daughter After Family Dispute
Ralph Mincey, 63, allegedly shot his wife and daughter at their Oxford, Georgia home after an argument over criticism he received from family members, authorities say.
HomicideMissing NC Teen Who Never Showed for Walmart Shift Was Killed by Stepmother, Police Say
Connie Graham, a former Robeson County Sheriff's deputy, allegedly enlisted her two sons to help destroy evidence after allegedly killing her 18-year-old stepdaughter Sara Graham.
TrialsMangione's Attorneys Discussed Possible Plea Deal With Prosecutors Ahead of Hearing, Sources Say
Defense team and federal prosecutors in New York held discussions about a potential resolution to charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but negotiations broke down before reaching an agreement.
Homicide"I Will Kill You": Tennessee Woman Allegedly Shoots Tow Truck Driver Over Vehicle Repossession
Iysha Chapman, 26, is charged with aggravated assault after authorities say she fired on a worker attempting to tow her Lincoln MKC in Memphis.
Verdict HomicideOregon Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Woman, Cashing Her Winning Lottery Ticket
Jason David Perillo fatally stabbed Catherine Grace Crosse approximately 30 times before stealing her $400 lottery prize, investigators say.
HomicideMember of Cultlike Zizians Group Charged With Murdering Parents at Their Pennsylvania Home
Michelle Zajko, 30, charged on what would have been her birthday with the New Year's Eve killings of Rita and Richard Zajko; prosecutor says she didn't act alone.
HomicideTrump DOJ Argues Jan. 6 Rioter's Firearms Conviction Should Be Overturned Due to Pardon, Limited Resources
The administration claims Benjamin John Martin's gun charges, which stemmed from a search related to the Capitol attack, should be exonerated because his prior domestic violence conviction prohibiting firearm possession would not have been discovered otherwise.
Verdict HomicideTwins Suffered 60 Fractures After Minnesota Father Admitted He Couldn't Handle Their Crying
Dylan Raymond Strain, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault and was sentenced to nearly 16 years in prison for the abuse of his 3-month-old twin sons.
Homicide17-Year-Old Among Two Shot in Broad Daylight Attack Near Brooklyn College
Gunman in all black fled on foot after victims were struck at Bedford Avenue and Montgomery Street intersection, police say.
Verdict HomicidePals Seen Smiling After Gunning Down Firefighter for His iPhone and Nikes
Torrey Holston and Jose Garcia Romero sentenced to life in prison for killing Coral Springs-Parkland firefighter Christopher Randazzo during a 2019 robbery.
HomicideCheating Husband Allegedly Pushed Wife 1,200 Feet to Her Death at Zion National Park During Anniversary Hike
David Vander Meer told his mistress they could be together only if Bernadette 'was not alive,' police say. He was a pastor with an alleged affair when she died in 2006.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Kidnapping: Investigators Believe Ransom Notes, Including One Saying She Died, Came From Her Abductors
Two notes sent to the family of the 84-year-old Tucson woman — one demanding millions in bitcoin and another claiming her death — were likely written by her captors, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Verdict TrialsSoCal Father Who Pleaded Guilty to Incest After Daughter's Suicide Avoids State Prison
Stephen Vincent Chavez receives one year in jail and three years probation despite prosecutors seeking maximum three-year term for abuse of parental trust.
HomicideCalifornia Man Allegedly Strangles Woman at Target Checkout, Attacks Other Shoppers in Simi Valley Rampage
Rejean Tabor had been released from jail less than 48 hours before the attack, police say.
Homicide'Over a Female': 24-Year-Old Man Allegedly Guns Down Fleeing 12-Year-Old Boy During Courtyard Brawl, Police Say
Devin Orr has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of Damarion Morehead, who was shot in the head as he ran away from a fight in Nashville.
TrialsTrump Says 6 People Arrested for Allegedly Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President claims '350-foot gash' in botched $14M renovation project as nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
HomicideLouisiana Man Accused of Deadly Stabbing Spree on Work Bus After Romantic Rejection by Co-worker
Pierre Eskew allegedly attacked colleagues aboard a charter bus returning from Bonnaroo, killing one and injuring three others at an Alabama Walmart during a snack break.
HomicideTeen Allegedly Kills Father, Mother and Grandmother in Southeast Texas Home Before Targeting Brother Who Dodged Bullet
Gaurav Chopra, 19, faces capital murder charges for the shooting deaths of three family members inside an Alton home.
HomicideFlorida Mom Allegedly Beat Toddler With Belt, Refused to Call 911 as Friend Performed CPR on Unconscious Child
Jessica Wilson, 29, faces aggravated child abuse charges after her 2-year-old suffered skull fractures and internal bleeding in Gainesville.
Verdict HomicideFlorida Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Murdering Father Who Was 'Tired of Hearing' Him Breathe
Garry Charles Bartlett, Jr. admitted to firing multiple shots at his father before executing him with a final gunshot to the back of the head.
HomicideJeff Metcalf Speaks Out After First-Degree Murder Conviction in Son Austin's Killing
The father of murdered Texas teenager Austin Metcalf addressed the public following the conviction of his son's killer, marking a conclusion to years of grief for the family.
Developing HomicideTeenage Boy Finds Mother's Slain Body Inside Brooklyn Home; Police Investigating
Maria Santos Flores, 36, discovered with a cut to her neck by her son and sister at her Bay Ridge residence.
Verdict Homicide'You Shot the Wrong Guy': Oregon Man Sentenced After Brother's Kidnapping Plot Ends With Police Shooting His Sibling
John 'Dakota' Lyon received six years and five months in prison after his younger brother Maverick was shot by officers responding to a domestic kidnapping call.
HomicideFormer Federal Judges Urge Florida Judge To Investigate Alleged Collusion in Trump's $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund Settlement
Nearly three dozen former judges say President Trump controlled both sides of the lawsuit and accuse his lawyers of perpetrating a fraud on the court.
HomicideAt Least 12 Shot as SUV Opens Fire on Chicago Crowd During Juneteenth Celebration
Two suspects remain at large after shooting leaves eight men and four women wounded, two in critical condition.
Verdict HomicideMaryland Mom Sentenced to 50 Years for Shooting Teen Daughter, Trying to Make Case 'Go Away'
Talecka Brown shot her then-13-year-old daughter in the back of the neck during a September 2024 argument at their Maryland home.
HomicideLady Gucci, Who Orchestrated Ex-Husband's Murder, Could Inherit $23M Fortune After Court Ruling
A Milan court invalidated her mother's will, potentially returning Patrizia Reggiani to primary heir status despite her murder conviction.
HomicideSenators Seek to Block Hegseth Travel Funds Until Pentagon Releases Iran School Strike Report
Senate provisions would restrict Defense Secretary's travel budget until unredacted civilian harm investigations are submitted, including probe into elementary school attack that killed more than 165 people.
Verdict HomicideFive Years After Navajo Elder Ella Mae Begay Vanished, The Man Who Admitted Robbing Her Walks Free
Preston Tolth was sentenced to five years but released after serving less than two, leaving the 62-year-old grandmother still missing and her family reeling from another blow.
HomicidePennsylvania Man Who Slit Wife's Throat, Then Hammered Knife Into Her Heart Gets Life Sentence
James Christopher Frank calmly told officers his wife was dead in the bathtub when they responded to a welfare check at their Bethlehem home.
HomicideSan Jose Man Allegedly Filmed Dying Wife After Brutal Machete Attack Over Her Divorce Request
Shede Mao, 55, is charged with murder in Santa Clara County after police say he beat his estranged wife to death and photographed her final moments.
Organized CrimePakistani-American Businessman Charged in $38M Medicaid Fraud Scheme Targeting Brooklyn Day Care Centers
Pervez Siddiqui, a prominent Brooklyn civic leader and political donor, was arrested along with seven co-conspirators for allegedly running a massive kickback scheme through two social adult day care centers.
HomicideBeloved Alabama Youth Baseball Coach Shot, Killed Outside Birmingham Barbershop, Police Say
Magdaleno Mendoza Jr. has been charged with provocation manslaughter in the death of Jorge Fonseca, who was shot in front of his wife and four children.
HomicideAntisemitic Raisin Heir Caught on Video Making Anti-Jewish Threats During Wild Arrest in Pacific Palisades
Bruce Lion, heir to the Lion Raisins fortune, was charged with making terror threats after allegedly harassing his rabbi neighbor from his $5.3 million mansion.
HomicideMotorcyclist Killed by Driver Who Allegedly Had 3x Legal Alcohol Limit, Downed Bloody Mary and Fireball Whisky Before Crash: Cops
Dana Lucker-Milan, 31, died after Robert Marines Rodriguez allegedly ran a yellow arrow and crashed into her motorcycle in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
HomicideMan Allegedly Murdered Sleeping 90-Year-Old Store Owner by Stabbing Him With Screwdriver, Police Say
Francisco Chura was killed in his Houston home attached to the convenience store he owned for decades; suspect Anthony Cerda charged with capital murder.
Verdict HomicideSon Who Poured Tiki Torch Oil on Father's Head and Set Him Ablaze Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Joseph Ashley Garcia, 44, was convicted of murdering his 68-year-old father Joseph Michael Garcia while the victim held his dog on his lap.
Homicide63 Arrested, 4 Stabbings Reported as Knicks Championship Celebrations Turn Violent in NYC
New York City erupts in chaos after the Knicks clinch their first NBA Finals title in 54 years, with police making mass arrests and multiple violent incidents.
Verdict Missing PersonsMan Kidnaps Witness Who Saw His Traffic Crash, Drives Around With Her for 4 Hours Before Capture
Shane McSwane pleaded guilty to kidnapping and attempted aggravated robbery in connection with the May 25 incident that began near Aurora's I-70/I-225 interchange.
HomicideStep-Grandmother of Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Killing Calls for Charges Against Victim's Parents
Sonya Ziske, who helped raise Timothy Hudson, claims alleged lack of parental supervision during the Carnival cruise contributed to Anna Kepner's death.
Verdict HomicideArkansas Man Sentenced to 160 Years for Double Murder Over Family Debt Dispute
Billy Joe Nelson pleaded guilty to killing Jay Collins and Donny Shipp in Chester, Arkansas, after an argument about money between their families turned lethal.
Verdict HomicideGilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Wrote to 'Happy Face Killer' While Reading Crime Novels Behind Bars, Sheriff Says
The Manhattan architect convicted of murdering seven women corresponded briefly with Keith Hunter Jesperson from his cell in Riverhead, New York.
HomicideDelaware Woman Allegedly Struck Cyclist in Bike Lane, Drove Until SUV Broke Down; Bicyclist Died
Kara Gilmore, 46, faces second-degree vehicular homicide and DUI charges after authorities say she hit Duane Pershing, 52, on Atlantic Avenue and continued driving.
HomicideConnecticut Man Charged With Murdering Estranged Wife After Witness Discovers Blood Trail Leading to Grisly Discovery
Leon Stetson allegedly stabbed his estranged wife to death before attempting suicide, according to Connecticut State Police.
HomicideDelaware Father, Stepmother Charged With Murder of 10-Year-Old Girl After Alleged Severe Beatings with Belt, Objects
Fatima Kone died from multiple blunt-force injuries after police say her father beat her with a leather belt and her stepmother subjected her to prolonged abuse using various objects and forced exercises.
Verdict HomicideOhio Mother Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of 12-Year-Old Son She Shot in Back of Head
Briasha Stroud admitted to shooting her son inside a parked garage before turning the gun on herself; boy survived but suffered life-altering injuries.
HomicideHealth Influencer 'Nurse Solomon' Shot and Killed During Oakland Robbery
A popular health educator with thousands of TikTok followers was fatally gunned down during an alleged robbery attempt in downtown Oakland last month.
HomicideYoung Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight With Scooter-Wielding Crew at Queens Waterfront Park, Police Say
The victim, believed to be between 18 and 25 years old, was stabbed in the back during a clash with more than 10 suspects inside Little Bay Park in Whitestone.
HomicideSuspect Dead, At Least One Killed in Midland, Texas Mass Shooting; Nine Hospitalized
Victor Mata Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder after a vehicle chase and gunfire exchange with officers two days before the shooting rampage that left Ed Scott dead.
Verdict HomicideTexas Man Convicted in Death of 2-Month-Old Son After Keeping Infant's Corpse Wrapped in Blankets for Days
Miguel Angel Ortiz Jr. was found guilty of injury to a child by omission in the June 2025 death of his infant son; jury recommended 30-year sentence.
HomicideDown-and-Out Couple Accused of Killing 67-Year-Old Mother at Maryland Senior Living Center
Vanessa Tjongarero-Henderson and Samantha Raebel, arrested in Ohio after a good Samaritan took them in, allegedly beat Hilde Henderson to death at the Charter House facility.
HomicideFlorida Woman Arrested After Allegedly Forcing Younger Brother to Kneel on Rice for Hours, Denying Bathroom Access
Nataly Francelia Cruz, 26, is charged with one count of child abuse after police say she punished her juvenile brother in a shed while their mother was deported.
Verdict HomicideKentucky Woman Convicted of Manslaughter After Killing Man While Driving Over 90 MPH, Blaming Deer for Crash
Dusty Ratliff was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the 2022 death of James Kelly on a rural Kentucky road.
Verdict TrialsQuestions Linger After Karmelo Anthony Receives 35-Year Sentence in Fatal Stabbing of Austin Metcalf
The jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison after rejecting a 'sudden passion' defense, prompting questions about implicit bias and jury diversity.
HomicidePennsylvania Woman Kidnapped at Knifepoint While Taking Out Trash, Forced to Drive Suspect Around for Hours: Police
Michael Charles Gordon allegedly robbed and kidnapped the victim outside her Erdenheim home before making her drive him to Philadelphia to purchase drugs, authorities say.
HomicideBronx Father Shot to Death on Bus After Confronting Loud Teen; Family Says His 7-Year-Old Daughter Doesn't Yet Understand He's Gone
Jonathan Pettigrew, 41, was heading to pick up his daughter from daycare when he was fatally shot during an argument over a cell phone on a Bronx bus.
HomicideMan Took Woman to Olive Garden After Forcing Her to Marry Him at Gunpoint, Told Cops He Was a 'Really Safe Guy': Police
Daniel Ouellet, 47, allegedly held the woman for days and forced her into marriage at gunpoint before she was discovered at a New Hampshire restaurant.
HomicideFather Seeks Answers After Television Producer Son Disappears Near Abandoned Idaho Mine
Terrence Woods Jr., a double master's degree holder, allegedly vanished while filming in remote Idaho wilderness, with investigators uncovering troubling inconsistencies that his family says point to something sinister.
Missing PersonsColorado Man Accused of Hiding Girlfriend's Body in 4-Foot-Wide Alley Between Buildings After Her Death
Brandon Mumma, 41, has been indicted on charges of tampering with a deceased human body and evidence tampering in connection with Jax Gratton's death.
HomicideActor James Handy, Known for 'Top Gun: Maverick,' Allegedly Killed at Tarzana Home
The 81-year-old character actor was allegedly stabbed to death by his longtime partner's son in a shocking morning attack that police say ended with the suspect calling 911 and confessing.
HomicideMultiple Attackers Kill 12 in Johannesburg Mass Shooting, Police Say
More than 10 suspects opened fire on residents in an informal settlement before fleeing the scene.
HomicideAccused Penn Station Slasher's Ex-Wife Breaks Down Over Stabbing Spree That Left 5 Injured
Waleska Morales recounts years of domestic abuse as Hector Deleon, 51, faces five counts of assault for the violent Midtown rampage.
HomicideWisconsin Man Allegedly Told Date He Had a 'Surprise' — Police Say It Was a .357 Magnum and Kill Kit Complete With Hacksaw, Tarp and Shovel
Angelo Liberto, 22, was charged with attempted sexual assault, kidnapping and false imprisonment after allegedly abducting a woman at gunpoint and telling her he planned to take her to a remote lake house.
HomicideKennesaw Man Posed as Delivery Driver, Fired Gun Through Cardboard Box at Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend, Police Say
Jacob Forrest Kevinsson allegedly used the box to conceal his identity before opening fire, striking the victim twice in the chest and twice in the forearm.
HomicideDOJ Tells Judge Cannon Ex-Lawyer Violated Order in Mar-a-Lago Report Case; Suggests 'Further Action'
Carmen Mercedes Lineberger allegedly renamed classified documents as cake recipes to email them to personal accounts, violating a court injunction.
Verdict HomicideCalifornia Woman Sentenced to 4 Years After Client Dies During Asphyxiation Sex Act
Michaela Rylaarsdam, an OnlyFans model and high-end escort, broke down in court as she received her sentence for involuntary manslaughter.
HomicideFamily of Rape Victim at America's Top Party College Warns Evidence Could Vanish as Students Leave Campus
UC Santa Barbara freshman, 18, was allegedly raped and strangled after meeting suspect at Sigma Pi fraternity party in May.
Homicide'Does It Look Like I'm OK?': Florida Man Allegedly Crashes SUV, Carjacks Good Samaritan, Then Steals French Fry From Child at Chick-fil-A
Cory Coddington faces charges including carjacking and aggravated assault after deputies say he crashed his vehicle, stole a woman's car, and grabbed fast food while covered in blood.
HomicideCalifornia Siblings Living Out of Prius Allegedly Plotted to Kill Sister Who Tried Stopping Them From Taking Mother's House, DA Says
Cindy Kim and John Chong Moon are charged with murdering a 66-year-old man to steal his SUV for sleeping purposes while also planning attacks on multiple family members.
TrialsDefense Calls Witnesses in Texas Trial Over Teen Athlete's Fatal Stabbing at Track Meet
Karmelo Anthony, 19, is accused of killing Austin Metcalf, 17, during a dispute over tent space at a rainy high school track meet in Frisco.
HomicideSouth Carolina Guardians Charged With Homicide After 4-Year-Old Girl Suffered Cardiac Arrest: Deputies
Nancy Dianne West and Bradley Kyle Craig, the legal guardians of 4-year-old Cassie Cheryl Ann Owens, have been accused of child abuse and neglect in connection with her death.
Verdict Homicide'Oh, a Flashlight': 4-Year-Old Indiana Boy's Final Words Before Dying From Unsecured Gun on Bedside Table
Nathan Stanley pleaded guilty to neglect of a dependent and was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the May 2025 death of his son Charlie.
Homicide1 Dead, 3 Hurt in Shooting After Northern California High School Graduation Ceremony
A shooting in a Fairfield high school parking lot left one person dead and three others injured as families celebrated graduation at Sem Yeto High School.
Missing PersonsFBI Joins Investigation Into Michigan Woman's Disappearance in Bahamas as Officials Treat Case as Possible Murder
Digital forensic evidence, including GPS data from an electronic device, is guiding Coast Guard divers to new search areas weeks after Lynette Hooker vanished near Elbow Cay.
HomicideAfter Texas Woman's Murder, Detectives Learn Killer Was 'Only Half the Story'
Andrew Beard received 43 years for killing Alyssa Burkett, but investigators discovered fiancée Holly Elkins was orchestrating the plot from behind the scenes.
Organized CrimeMassive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Linking US and Mexico Discovered Under San Diego Store; 4 Arrested
Federal officials seized more than 2,269 pounds of cocaine valued at $45 million after uncovering a 2,000-foot tunnel equipped with electricity, ventilation, reinforced walls and a rail system.
Verdict Trials73-Year-Old Fugitive Who Stole Dead College Graduate's Identity Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Stephen Craig Campbell lived as Walter Lee Coffman for four decades after evading an attempted murder warrant in Wyoming, amassing $140,000 in fraudulent benefits and 57 firearms.
HomicideMango Clothing Chain Founder's Son Denies Murdering Billionaire Father in Spain
Jonathan Andic releases statement calling murder allegation 'serious, unjust and unfounded' as he steps down from fashion empire to focus on legal defense.
HomicideTennessee Halts Execution of Tony Carruthers After Failed IV Attempts; Governor Issues Reprieve
Death row inmate's attorneys allege prison officials attempted multiple venous access lines for over an hour, describing the ordeal as torture.
TrialsJudge Rules Evidence From Luigi Mangione's Backpack Can Be Used in State Trial for CEO Killing
A New York judge has ruled that a 9mm firearm, silencer and red notebook allegedly discovered during the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be admitted as evidence in his state murder trial.
Verdict Organized CrimeTruck Driver Sentenced to 13½ Years for Smuggling $9.4 Million in Cocaine Hidden Among Skims Shipment
British authorities uncovered 198 pounds of cocaine concealed within a legitimate shipment of Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand during a routine port inspection.
Developing HomicideAustin Shooting Spree Leaves 4 Wounded; 3 Suspects Detained After Police Search
Two teens and a third suspect are in custody following a rash of at least 12 shootings across Austin over the weekend that left four people wounded, authorities said.
Homicide"Survivor" Finalist Joe Hunter Continues Fight to Prove His Sister Was Murdered, Not a Suicide
More than a decade after Joanna Hunter's death in Vacaville, California was ruled a suicide by authorities, her brother believes he has finally found evidence that could prove his case.
HomicideTech Executive Found Dead After Predawn Kidnapping; Cannabis Entrepreneur Killed on His Own Property
Tushar Atre was abducted from his Santa Cruz cliffside home in October 2019 and later found with stab wounds and a gunshot wound to the head.
HomicideEcuadoran Judge Shot Dead While Traveling to Gym Without Her Bodyguards
Lady Pachar was killed in Machala during a state of emergency, with police saying she was targeted in retaliation for releasing gang members.
HomicideSurgeon Ex-Husband of Slain Couple Spencer and Monique Tepe Seeks Bail as Home Goes on Market
Unsealed warrant reveals items taken from the couple's residence following their brutal murders, with the investigation centering on the victim's former spouse.
HomicideSix People Found Dead Inside Shipping Container at South Texas Rail Yard Near Mexico Border
Laredo police say the victims — five men and one woman — likely died from heat stroke as temperatures topped 97 degrees in the area.
HomicideFamily Sues OpenAI Over FSU Shooting, Alleges ChatGPT Helped Suspect Plan Attack
The lawsuit claims the AI chatbot provided tactical guidance including weapon suggestions and campus locations to Phoenix Ikner months before the April 2025 massacre that killed two.
Organized CrimeCartel Figure Detained as Officials Recover Drugs, Guns and 7 Tigers in Mexico Raid
José Antonio Cortes Huerta, alleged leader of a Northeast Cartel cell, was arrested alongside seven exotic tigers that cartels sometimes use as symbols of power.
Missing Persons"Overboard" Lynette Hooker Land-Search, Hubby Lawyers Up
Bahamas authorities shift investigation from water to land as extensive searches yield no trace of missing woman; audio reveals husband's eerily calm demeanor days after disappearance.
Missing PersonsBahamian Authorities Shift Search for Missing Lynette Hooker From Water to Land After Extensive Underwater Efforts Yield No Results
Newly released audio reveals husband Brian Hooker speaking with eerie calm to fellow boaters about boat repairs days after his wife vanished, as investigators explore whether she ever entered the water at the location he described.
HomicideCole Allen, Suspected in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting, Removed From Suicide Watch at DC Jail
The 31-year-old suspect, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, had been held in restrictive medical isolation before his monitoring status changed.
Verdict HomicideSuperdry Co-Founder James Holder Convicted of Rape by U.K. Jury
James Holder, who co-founded the global streetwear brand in 2003, was found guilty of one count of rape following a May 2022 assault in Cheltenham.
Verdict HomicideAlleged Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note Remains Sealed in Court for Nearly 7 Years
The late convicted sex offender allegedly left a handwritten note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death, but the document has been inaccessible to the public since shortly after his August 2019 jailhouse suicide.
HomicideLondon Mayor Condemns Antisemitic Attacks After 2 Hurt in Golders Green Stabbing
Police declare incident a terrorist attack as 45-year-old suspect is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
HomicideWhite House Correspondents' Dinner Suspect Wrote Manifesto Targeting Trump Administration Officials
Cole Allen allegedly planned attack on administration officials "prioritized from highest-ranking to lowest," according to document obtained by CBS News.
HomicideCharred Remains and a Missing Husband: How a Garage Fire Exposed a $6 Million Identity-Theft Murder
Investigators say charred remains discovered in a garage fire led authorities to uncover an alleged multi-million dollar identity theft scheme and a suspected homicide.
HomicideHiker Stumbles on Human Skull in Iconic Desert as Detectives Open Homicide Probe
Remains discovered by backpacker in remote canyon country trigger full homicide investigation as authorities work to identify victim.
HomicideCold Case Breakthrough: 15-Year Murder Mystery Yields New Forensic Leads
Detectives confirm fresh forensic analysis in decades-old homicide case that remained unsolved since 2011.
HomicideRival Groups Open Fire in Louisiana Mall Food Court, 5 Hospitalized
Police say a feud between two groups escalated into gunfire at a Baton Rouge shopping center, sending multiple victims to area hospitals.
Verdict Missing PersonsMoscow Father Sentenced in International Parental Kidnapping Case Involving Child Custody Dispute
Federal prosecutors say the father violated international custody orders by taking his child across borders without authorization.
Missing PersonsProsecutors Drop Abduction Charge Against Tristan King's Great-Aunt
Great-aunt of missing child no longer faces abduction charge as prosecutors review evidence in ongoing missing persons case.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert Issued in DC for Child Missing Since Mother Was Shot
Washington area authorities scramble to locate child after mother found wounded in Southeast DC.
HomicideMichigan Man Pleads No Contest to 2003 Cold-Case Killing
Defendant enters plea in 23-year-old homicide case that remained unsolved until recent breakthrough.
HomicideFlorida Opens Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in FSU Shooting
Attorney general says prosecutors would charge a human for providing the same advice allegedly given by ChatGPT to suspected campus shooter.
HomicideMan Charged With Possessing Rifle Used in Louisiana Mass Shooting That Killed 8 Children
Shreveport resident Charles Ford, 56, tells investigators the firearm was stolen from his truck by suspect Shamar Elkins weeks before the deadly attack.
HomicideGunman Opens Fire at Mexico Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist
Several tourists shot at ancient Teotihuacan site; one victim dead, others injured in apparent attack.
TrialsNearly 490 Alleged MS-13 Gang Members Face Mass Murder Trial in El Salvador
Prosecutors accuse the gang of 47,000 crimes including 29,000 homicides spanning a decade, as human rights groups raise due process concerns.
Missing PersonsBell County Investigators Link Monday Homicide to Kidnapping and Fire
Law enforcement confirms connection between three incidents as investigation continues in Central Texas.
Missing PersonsMan Accused of Kidnapping, Attempting to Rape Woman on Indy's Northeast Side
Alleged attacker taken into custody following incident on Indianapolis' northeast side.
Cold Case Cold CasesMan Whose Wife Vanished Years Ago Now Arrested in Separate Cold Case, Authorities Say
Investigators reveal the man's past was connected to a decades-old unsolved homicide as they reopen multiple missing persons investigations.
HomicidePhotos Show Scene of Deadly Louisiana Domestic Attack That Killed Eight Children
AP obtains images from Louisiana home where eight children died in domestic violence incident.
Homicide8 Children Dead in Mass Shooting That Began as Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Tragedy unfolds as authorities respond to shooting incident that originated as domestic argument, claiming lives of multiple children.
Verdict TrialsFormer NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Ring Cases
Damon Jones, charged in two federal indictments involving alleged mafia figures and athletes including LeBron James tip, scheduled to appear before magistrate judge on April 28.
HomicideTeenager Allegedly Told Investigators He Decided to Become a Serial Killer, Accused of Killing at Least 3 in Public
Authorities report the suspect, described as a teenager, allegedly killed three people in public settings and told investigators he chose to become a serial killer.
Missing PersonsWoman Accused of Attempted Abduction Near Landstown Commons in Virginia Beach
Authorities report a woman has been accused in connection with an attempted abduction incident near Landstown Commons.
Missing PersonsHusband of Missing Lynette Hooker Vows Search Will Never End as Questions Swirl Around Her Disappearance
Investigators continue to examine circumstances surrounding Lynette Hooker's disappearance, with her husband publicly maintaining her innocence while critics question the investigation's direction.
HomicideCourt Hears Chilling Phone Call Between Mom and FedEx Driver Accused of Killing Girl, 7
Prosecution plays recorded conversation in which defendant allegedly discusses prior interactions with victim.
Verdict TrialsLas Vegas Serial Killer Who 'Stalked' Victims Sentenced to 56 Years to Life
The defendant received consecutive sentences for multiple murder charges in a case that spanned years of investigation.
Organized CrimeUS Sanctions Alleged 'Gatekeeper' of Cartel Human Smuggling Routes Into Texas
Treasury Department targets three individuals and two casinos linked to Cartel del Noreste, designated as terrorist organization.
HomicideWoman Shot, Killed by Police After Allegedly Holding 3-Year-Old at Knifepoint at Nebraska Walmart
Incident at retail store in Nebraska under investigation by local law enforcement.
Developing HomicideMetropolitan Police Search for 2 Suspects in Failed Arson Attack on North London Synagogue
Police hunting two balaclava-wearing suspects after attempted petrol bomb attack on Finchley synagogue; incident linked to surge in antisemitic crimes.
HomicideAt Least 16 Wounded in Turkey High School Shooting; Gunman Dead
Former student opens fire at vocational school in southeastern Turkey before taking his own life.
Verdict TrialsBrazil's Former Spy Chief Alexandre Ramagem Arrested by ICE in US
Former intelligence chief convicted in coup attempt case detained by immigration authorities, facing potential extradition.
TrialsSerial Killer's Sentencing Trial Begins for 2002 Orange County Murder
Prosecutors seek death penalty in decades-old case as sentencing phase opens.
Missing PersonsCourt Docs: Kidnapping Victim Allegedly Struck 208 Times
Victim found in South Dakota after being allegedly assaulted; suspect charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault.
HomicideEx-Biden Staffer Claims Accidental Shot Killed Girlfriend as Dad Blasts Toxic Relationship
Father of victim describes relationship as abusive, sources say investigators examining circumstances of shooting.
HomicideTanner Horner's Alleged Final Words to Athena Strand, 7, Before Murder Revealed
Prosecutors reveal the chilling alleged statement made by Tanner Horner to 7-year-old Athena Strand before her death.
HomicideCalifornia Detective Killed in Ambush While Serving Eviction Notice to Barricaded Suspect
Law enforcement officer fatally shot during eviction service in what authorities describe as coordinated ambush; suspect remains barricaded in standoff.
Missing PersonsGreat-Grandfather Saves Baby From Attempted Kidnapping in New York, Police Say
Quick action by family member prevented abduction of infant during alleged attempted kidnapping in Queens, authorities report.
HomicideNew Jersey Cold Case Solved: Young Women Found Strangled, Years After Killer Allegedly Struck
Authorities announce breakthrough in decades-old case involving multiple victims, but justice comes too late for the slain women
HomicideUS Marine Stabbed to Death in North Carolina During Chaotic Street Brawl, Police Hunt Person of Interest
Authorities investigate fatal violence that erupted on a North Carolina street, seeking person of interest in connection with Marine's death.
Verdict TrialsCalifornia Man Who Co-Founded Powerful Mexican Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy
Erick Valencia Salazar, co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, faces mandatory 10-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty in federal court.
Missing PersonsMan Accused of Polk County Murder, Kidnapping Had Been Released on Bond Days Earlier
Authorities allege suspect was free on bond when victim went missing in Nebraska case drawing national attention.
HomicideBridgeport Police Seek Information on 2020 Homicide of Heriberto Marquez
Connecticut investigators renew public appeal for tips in cold case killing nearly six years after fatal shooting.
HomicideICE Nabs 5 Illegal Immigrants Wanted for Murder Abroad in New England Crackdown
Federal immigration authorities arrest five foreign nationals with outstanding murder warrants during enforcement operation spanning multiple New England states.
HomicideHer Murder Had Been Cold for Decades. Five Gen Zers Attempted to Solve It.
Five true crime enthusiasts in their early 20s took on a decades-old cold case and uncovered evidence that pointed investigators in an unexpected direction.
Missing PersonsArizona Girl Missing Since 1994 Wasn't Kidnapped and Didn't Want to Be Found, Official Says
Law enforcement reveals stunning development in decades-old missing person case, saying the then-teenager left voluntarily and may still be alive.
HomicideTrump Supporter Allegedly Killed by Ex-Coworker Who Expressed 'Animosity' Over Political Beliefs: Complaint
Authorities allege former coworker shot and killed victim in dispute over political views, according to criminal complaint.
HomicideTex McIver: Did His Grief Expose His Guilt?
After shooting his wife Diane to death, Tex McIver's actions — asking about Social Security benefits, selling her belongings, contacting his former girlfriend — raised questions about whether he mourned or planned his next chapter.
Missing PersonsChild Abduction Can Happen Close to Home, Leaving Lasting Trauma
Experts warn that most child abductions involve someone the victim knows, challenging common perceptions of stranger danger.
Developing HomicideICE Nabs Alleged Machete-Wielding MS-13 Gangster Wanted for Murder Nicknamed 'The Witch'
Federal immigration agents arrest suspected MS-13 member accused of fatal machete attack, ending years-long manhunt.
Missing PersonsNine Men Including Well-Known Musical Artists Federally Charged in Dallas Kidnapping Case
The Justice Department announces federal charges against nine individuals connected to a kidnapping at a Dallas music studio.
Verdict TrialsNY Prison Guard Found Guilty of Most Charges in Beating Death of Inmate Messiah Nantwi
A New York state prison guard has been convicted on the majority of charges in connection with the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi.
Missing PersonsDoctor, Nurses Accused of Kidnapping Patients for Financial Gain
Authorities allege medical professionals unlawfully detained individuals at healthcare facility, potentially for monetary exploitation.
HomicideWisconsin Mother Charged With Murder of 14-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Claimed She Killed Her to Protect Girl From Elon Musk
Rock County deputies found the teen dead from multiple stab wounds; mother faces first-degree murder charge after calling dispatch to report the killing.
HomicideSuburban Mom Accused of Killing Ex-Husband and His Parents After 'Hang Out' Text, Confession Revealed
Authorities allege a Colorado mother plotted the murders of her ex-husband and his parents, with investigators revealing a confession uncovered in court documents.
Missing PersonsTrial in 1986 Norwalk Kidnapping and Murder of 11-Year-Old to Begin Monday
Decades-old case returns to court as prosecutors pursue justice in cold case involving young victim.
Missing PersonsCarlos Corte of Patchogue Charged With Kidnapping After Leading 4-Year-Old Girl Out of Village Laundromat, Police Say
Long Island man faces kidnapping charges in connection with incident at local laundromat; investigators detail evidence leading to arrest.
Cold Case Cold CasesCharges Filed Against Suspect in 1990 'Lovers' Lane' Cold Case Murders
Decades-old double homicide case sees breakthrough as suspect faces murder charges in connection with slayings that puzzled investigators for over three decades.
HomicideEx-Police Officer Suspected of Killing Mothers of His Children Arrested in Portugal
French authorities hunting Cedric Prizzon after discovery of two bodies linked to custody dispute.
Verdict TrialsLong Island Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Expected to Plead Guilty, Victims' Family Members Say
The 62-year-old former Manhattan architect, charged with killing seven sex workers including the 'Gilgo 4,' could enter plea at April 8 hearing.
Verdict TrialsRussian Man Jailed 4 Years for Assaulting Woman in London After Barron Trump Called Police
Matvei Rumiantsev convicted of assault with bodily harm in case witnessed via FaceTime by President Trump's youngest son.
HomicideMan Arrested After Twin Sister, 17-Month-Old Niece Found Slain Inside Okla. Home
Oklahoma law enforcement discovered two bodies inside a residence and took a man into custody in connection with the slayings.
Missing PersonsSavannah Guthrie Questions If Mom's Abduction Is Because of Her: 'Too Much to Bear'
NBC News anchor speaks out about her mother's disappearance, expressing guilt and urging public help in finding her.
HomicideMystery Surrounds Suspicious Death of 14-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished During South Dakota Snow Storm
McKenna Wendel disappeared on March 13 during a winter storm; her body was found six days later along a drainage creek near Brookings, 50 miles from where she vanished.
TrialsWife of Maui Doctor Describes Terrifying Birthday Hike at Attempted Murder Trial
The wife of a Maui physician took the stand to describe a frightening birthday hike that formed the centerpiece of an attempted murder case.
Verdict TrialsInside the Case Against Kouri Richins: Jury Convicts in Death of Eric Richins
Investigative reporter Nate Eaton discusses the evidence, motive, and testimony that led to the guilty verdict in the high-profile murder trial.
Missing PersonsLAPD Releases Sketch of Man Accused of Kidnapping 2 Girls in North Hills
Investigators seek public help identifying suspect in disappearance of two children in San Fernando Valley neighborhood.
HomicideVenezuelan Migrant Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Loyola University Student Sheridan Gorman
Jose G. Medina, 25, allegedly opened fire near Chicago campus pier, killing 18-year-old Gorman who was walking with friends in what police called a random shooting.
Verdict Cold CasesFormer Soledad Resident Sentenced to 25 Years-to-Life in State Prison for Cold Case Murder
Monterey County case results in lengthy prison term for defendant convicted in decades-old homicide.
HomicideU.S. Park Police Officer Ambushed, Shot by 2 Men in Washington
Officer seriously wounded in targeted attack while driving unmarked vehicle during ongoing investigation.
HomicideHusband Vanishes on Thanksgiving. His Dead Body and a Salami Sandwich Revealed More Than Murder
A Thanksgiving dinner disappearance leads investigators to a rural property where forensic evidence and an unusual food item would become central to understanding what happened.
Missing PersonsFamily of Missing Arizona Mother Nancy Guthrie Renews Call for Help as Search Extends to Day 51
Guthrie family asks community to review camera footage, journal notes and observations as investigators continue searching Catalina Foothills area.
HomicideNeighbors Watched Connie, Austin Herbst Scrub Floors at Midnight. Then They Said, "I Think They Finally Killed Him"
After Gary Herbst vanished in 2013, his wife and son allegedly cleaned up evidence while neighbors looked on. A cadaver dog would later detect human remains odor in the family home.
HomicideUS Border Patrol Captures Mexican Fugitives Wanted For Murder, Child Sex Crimes In California
Two suspected killers and child sex offenders apprehended near southern California border crossing in joint operation.
HomicideAmerican Nightmare Survivor Denise Huskins Exposes Privacy Loophole in California Law
Kidnapping and sexual assault victim discovers her attacker's ex-wife retained explicit evidence a decade after conviction, driving legislative reform.
Cold Case Cold CasesArrests Made in 2023 Unsolved Murder of Omar Stegall in Coweta County
Breakthrough announced in cold case investigation nearly two years after homicide remained unsolved.
Missing PersonsLicense Plate Reader Helps Bring Missing Man With Dementia Home in Caroline County
Virginia sheriff's office uses automated technology to locate vulnerable missing man, marking potential breakthrough in search methods.
HomicideSecurity Footage Shows University of Alabama Student James Gracey Falling Into Water Near Barcelona Beach
Spanish police say 20-year-old American student died in accidental drowning after vanishing during spring break trip.
TrialsSex Offender Josh Duggar Rebukes 'False Accusations' After Brother's Arrest for Child Molestation
Josh Duggar, serving 12-year child pornography sentence, calls brother's Florida arrest 'deeply saddening' as prosecutors pursue lewd molestation charges.
Missing Persons'We Just Want You Home,' Tri-State Mom Amie Owens Pleads After Nearly a Year
Family desperate for answers after mother of two vanishes; last known contact was cryptic text about staying with unknown man in Kentucky.
HomicideCalifornia Aunt, Boyfriend Charged With 27 Counts of Torture After Allegedly Dragging 11-Year-Old on Dog Leash
Stanislaus County prosecutors charge woman and her boyfriend with torture, child endangerment, and assault in case involving strangulation, forcing child to sleep in uninsulated garage
HomicideArrest Made in Death of Iowa Real Estate Agent Killed During Open House in 2011
Authorities announce breakthrough in cold case investigation, suspect facing charges in connection with homicide.
Missing PersonsCoast Guard Searches for Missing Person off Condado Beach in San Juan
U.S. Coast Guard teams comb waters off Condado Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in search of missing individual.
HomicideDenise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading With 911. Inside the Case.
The 2008 Florida abduction and murder of Denise Amber Lee became a landmark case in 911 protocol reforms after her desperate emergency call went unheeded.
Developing HomicideStarving Child Found Locked in Missouri Shed Near Buried Skeleton; Couple Arrested
Texas County deputies discovered three children living in squalor while investigating missing person case, leading to arrest of Chaun and Tamala Asbury.
HomicideUniversity of Alabama Student Vanishes During Spring Break Trip to Barcelona
James 'Jimmy' Gracey, 20, reported missing after night out at Port Olímpic nightclub; Catalan police launch investigation
HomicideTwo Girls Escape Suspected Kidnapper on Los Angeles Cul-de-Sac After Man Allegedly Offered Money, Alcohol, Drugs for Sex
The 12-year-old and 16-year-old victims jumped from the moving vehicle in North Hills neighborhood, escaping their abductor Sunday evening.
Verdict Missing PersonsMan Sentenced in Attempted Abduction of 9-Year-Old at Lakewood Grocery Store
Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office announces sentencing in case involving attempted kidnapping of child at local supermarket.
Verdict TrialsMoscow Mule Mom Convicted of Killing Husband With Fentanyl-Laced Cocktail
Utah jury finds former realtor and children's book author guilty of murdering her husband in 2022, also convicts her of attempted murder and insurance fraud.
Missing PersonsTrial Date Moved to June in Bakersfield Child Abduction Case
Court reschedules proceedings in high-profile Kern County case involving alleged child abduction.
HomicideWest Virginia Man Accused of Killing Wife on Front Porch While Toddler Was Inside Home
Mingo County Sheriff's Office says Leroy Hunt surrendered after brief standoff; child was home at time of shooting.
Cold Case Cold CasesMy Brother's Killer Documentary Examines Decades-Old Unsolved Murder At SXSW
Documentary review sparks discussion on how average treatment fails to revive cold case interest.
Homicide10-Year-Old California Boy Allegedly Stabs 7-Year-Old Girl With Kitchen Knife at Elementary School
Mountain View police identify suspect using residential surveillance footage; victim treated at scene for three stab wounds to shoulder.
Missing PersonsECPD Resolves Amber Alert in Wharton County With Child Recovery
El Campo Police Department executes successful missing child recovery operation.
Verdict Missing PersonsLong Beach Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Huntington Beach
Orange County judge imposes maximum sentence on man convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault charges stemming from incident in Huntington Beach.
Developing HomicideManhunt for Louisiana Man Wanted in Deadly Crash Continues Into 6th Month
Authorities believe suspect may have fled state or country as search intensifies.
Missing PersonsBOLO: North Carolina Woman Missing for Weeks, Sheriff's Office Seeks Tips
Union County investigators search for Cquila Singleton, last seen at parents' home Feb. 26.
Developing HomicideMan Attacked Michigan Synagogue a Week After Airstrike Killed Relatives in Lebanon, Officials Say
Authorities investigating potential link between Middle East conflict and domestic incident at Jewish house of worship.
HomicideROTC Students at Old Dominion University Subdue, Kill Armed Gunman After Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
Armed suspect opened fire on Norfolk campus before being neutralized by ROTC members; authorities investigate motive and timeline of incident.
Organized CrimeMexico Seizes 14 Million Doses of Fentanyl From Secret Drug Lab in Colima
Authorities discover 270 kilograms of fentanyl during raid on clandestine laboratory as Trump escalates pressure on Mexican drug fight.
HomicideOld Dominion University Shooter Had Prior ISIS Support Conviction, Records Show
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman, was released from federal prison in December 2024 after serving time for attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
Missing PersonsMom and 2 Children Found Buried in Alabama Woods Weeks After Suspicious Disappearance
Authorities confirm three bodies discovered in wooded area; suspect already in custody on kidnapping charges.
HomicideNurse Charged With Murder in Co-Worker Death as Text Messages Reveal Secret Birthday Plans
Investigators say text messages between the accused nurse and victim uncovered what authorities describe as a secret meeting planned for the victim's birthday.
HomicideTammy Tracey Murder: Family Seeks Answers in 2019 Rockford Homicide Cold Case
Family and advocates continue seeking answers in 2019 homicide case as cold case remains unsolved
HomicideFBI Analyzes Suspect's Possible Tattoo as Search for Missing Arizona Mother Reaches Day 40
Investigators examine forensic evidence and release images of male suspect seen on victim's Nest camera in Catalina Foothills.
Verdict TrialsLaken Riley Convicted Killer Jose Ibarra's New Trial Request Denied, Judge Cites 'Overwhelming' Evidence
Clarke County judge rejects Jose Ibarra’s motion for new trial, defense plans appeal in 2024 murder case.
Cold Case Cold CasesDNA Evidence Identifies Suspect in 1974 Murder of Long Island Woman Barbara Waldman
Advanced DNA technology helps investigators crack a half-century-old Oceanside cold case.
Missing PersonsLubbock Man Indicted on Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Charges
A Lubbock County grand jury has returned an indictment charging a local man with kidnapping and sexual assault offenses, according to court records.
Missing PersonsTrung Duc Lu Added to FBI's Most Wanted List for Kidnapping, Murder of 2 Vietnamese Brothers in Philadelphia
FBI offers $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of suspect wanted in connection with 2023 disappearances.
HomicideCould Michigan Prosecutors Prove Murder in Case of Missing Woman Dee Warner?
Family believes Dale Warner killed his wife, but without a body, investigators face significant legal challenges in pursuing homicide charges.
HomicideBloody Kentucky Man Caught Dragging Murdered Wife's Unrecognizable Body in Garage
Mount Washington police find woman beaten so severely she was unrecognizable; husband Richard Chesher, 67, charged with murder.
HomicideGlove Found in Search for Missing 84-Year-Old Nancy Guthrie Has 'Nothing to Do With the Case'
Pima County investigators determine restaurant employee who owned glove has no connection to Guthrie's disappearance.
HomicideFamily of Georgia Teacher Killed in Prank Gone Wrong Want Charges Against Teens Dropped
Family of a Georgia teacher killed in an alleged prank gone wrong is urging prosecutors to drop charges against two teenagers accused in the fatal incident.
Verdict HomicideKiller Chris Watts Tells 'Motherly' Pen Pal About Twisted Affair, Details of Murder
Convicted killer confided in 72-year-old woman about sexual relationship with mistress Nichol Kessinger, letters show.
Missing PersonsPasco Sheriff Seeks Public Help Finding Endangered Missing Person Richard Wagner
Law enforcement authorities have identified Richard Wagner as a missing endangered person and are requesting public assistance in locating him.
Developing Missing PersonsMan Allegedly Threatened to Kill 10-Month-Old, Self Before Kidnapping in Las Vegas Area
Authorities investigating after reports emerged of threats made prior to an infant's disappearance.
HomicideWife of Teacher Killed in Senior Prank Makes Unexpected Request for Charged Students
The widow of a teacher killed during a senior prank incident has made an unexpected request regarding the students who have been charged in connection with her husband's death.
Verdict HomicideIan Huntley, Convicted of Killing 2 Pre-Teen School Girls in Soham Murders, Dies After Prison Attack
The convicted killer serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells was attacked at HMP Whitemoor.
HomicideTeens Inspired by 'Scream' Recorded 'First Kill' Plot Before Stabbing Classmate to Death
Authorities say the teens documented their murder plans before allegedly killing a fellow student.
Verdict Missing PersonsThornton Man Sentenced to 68 Years for Kidnapping, Assaulting Teen Girl
Adams County judge delivers maximum term in case involving abduction and sexual assault of minor.
HomicideLouisiana Mother Arrested After Abandoning 8-Year-Old Son At Laundry Mat
Jeannette Edmonds allegedly drove 60 miles away after three failed attempts to leave the child behind.
Cold Case Cold CasesDaughter's Search for Estranged Father Ends at Site of Mason County Unsolved Murder
New developments link a missing man to a decades-old investigation in Washington state.
Cold Case Cold CasesGBI Announces Arrest in 16-Year-Old Cold Case Killing of South Georgia Mother of Four
Investigation into the death of a mother of four has moved forward after sixteen years in South Georgia.
HomicideIowa Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Mother Over Speaker Dispute
Nathan Norrell allegedly ambushed his mother in her bathroom before fleeing to his grandfather’s home.
HomicideTeen Fatally Shoots Wife At Hospital Moments After Childbirth
Kynath Terry Jr. allegedly killed Precious Johnson at Baptist Health Brookwood before taking his own life.
Homicide12-Year-Old Khimberly Zavaleta Dies After Classmate Strikes Her in Head With Metal Water Bottle
Los Angeles police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a student at Reseda Charter High School.
HomicideFour Adults Arrested After Florida Toddler Ingests Meth From Sippy Cup
Nassau County Sheriff says child welfare agency alerted authorities after the one-year-old was hospitalized.
Cold Case Cold CasesKentucky Police Pleading for a Spark to Solve 2023 Cold Case Murder of Meade County Woman
Authorities in Meade County are renewing their appeal for public assistance to crack a homicide investigation that has remained open since 2023.
Homicide12-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Florida After Posting 13-Point School Shooting Plan Online
Authorities say the teenager posted a detailed, 13‑point outline of a hypothetical school attack on a public forum, prompting a swift investigation and juvenile charges.
HomicideAnna Kepner’s Family Says Stepbrother Charged With Homicide After Death on Florida Cruise Ship
The Kepner family alleges the stepbrother’s alleged involvement in the 24‑year‑old’s fatal injuries while she was on a Caribbean cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale.
Missing PersonsEndangered Missing Person Emmanuel Posado Sought in 26th District
Authorities say the 24‑year‑old vanished from his apartment in the 26th District on Jan. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search.
TrialsChildren’s Grief Book Author Allegedly Killed Husband in Dallas for Money
Prosecutors say Jenna Harper plotted the murder of her spouse to cash in on a life‑insurance policy and a lucrative book advance.
HomicideRomantic Partner’s Tip Leads to Deadly Capture of Top Mexican Cartel Leader
Authorities say a woman’s cooperation after a violent confrontation helped Mexican federal police locate and kill Ismael “El Mencho” Zambada García, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Developing HomicideMexican Military Operation Kills Alleged Cartel Kingpin ‘El Mencho’ With U.S. Intelligence Support
Federal forces shot dead Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in Jalisco during a joint operation, ending a decades‑long manhunt for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s leader.
Missing Persons‘Golden Swan’ Trailer Spotlights Director’s Brother Kidnapping as Case Remains Unsolved
The new series trailer revives public interest in Marco Ortiz’s 2024 disappearance, prompting renewed pressure on federal and state investigators.
Missing PersonsMother and Cousin Charged After Attempted Kidnapping at Bryan Restaurant
Authorities say the pair tried to abduct a 7‑year‑old boy from a family‑friendly eatery in Bryan, Texas, before being thwarted by staff and police.
Missing PersonsDNA Complications Delay Nancy Guthrie Case until Arrest Made Following Amber Alert
After a statewide Amber Alert and a forensic backlog, Phoenix police arrested a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but DNA testing issues continue to cloud the investigation.
Homicide3-Year-Old Avondale Girl Found Safe at Phoenix Gas Station, Suspect Arrested
The child was located unharmed after a frantic search, and police say the suspect is now in custody on kidnapping charges.
Missing PersonsBody Found in Lake Berryessa May Be Linked to Missing Man’s Abduction
A partial skeletal remain recovered from the lake could belong to Michael J. Ramirez, who vanished in early January, officials said.
Trials11-Year-Old Accused in Adoptive Father’s Birthday‑Night Killing Faces Adult Trial
Prosecutors say the Ohio boy allegedly shot his adoptive dad during a dispute over a video‑game, and they are seeking to have him tried as an adult.
Detectives Identify Suspect in Decades-Old Cold Case Following DNA Breakthrough
Forensic genealogy identifies alleged killer in 1998 disappearance near Portland.
Cold Case Cold CasesDNA Breakthrough Solves Decades-Old Disappearance in Pacific Northwest
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in 1998 disappearance of local teacher.