Marcus Blackwood
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Mango 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 CasesDNA Breakthrough Solves Decades-Old Disappearance in Pacific Northwest
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in 1998 disappearance of local teacher.