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Rita Gonzalez

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Verdict Homicide

Barber Sentenced in Gruesome Real-Life ‘Sweeney Todd’ Razor Attack on Customer

A barber who allegedly slashed a customer's face with a straight razor received a sentence that sparked debate over judicial leniency in violent crimes.

Verdict Trials

Arizona Mother Pleads Guilty to Killing 9-Year-Old Daughter, Hiding Remains in Attic Before Arson

Maribel Loera accepted a plea deal for second-degree murder and child abuse after her daughter’s skeletal remains were discovered in a burned Phoenix home.

Verdict Trials

Man Who Beat Ex-Wife With Gun After Child Support Filing Found Guilty, Called Himself a 'Hero'

Darrell Long, 63, was convicted of attempted homicide and assault after shooting Dawn Long five times in North Lebanon Township.

Trials

Indiana Jury Convicts Man Who Allegedly Shot Girlfriend During Argument, Claiming He 'Barely Touched Trigger'

Reginald Brooks faces up to 85 years in prison after a jury rejected his defense in the death of Sajdah Abdur-Rabb.

Homicide

Georgia DoorDash Driver Found Dismembered in Plastic Tub Near 18-Year-Old's Apartment

Family tracked victim's phone to apartment complex where witness reported seeing suspect dragging a tub before fleeing.

Homicide

Young Woman’s Dying Words Were 'I Just Need Friends' Before Duo Allegedly Bled Her Out, Masked Smell With Pumpkin Spice Gel

Prosecutors say Lavi Pham and James Salerno stabbed 20-year-old Mary Collins more than 130 times in a Charlotte apartment, hiding her body in a mattress.

Homicide

PA Father Avoids Jail After Toddler Locked Out in Winter Storm Suffered 'Frozen and Purple' Toes

Joshua Ryan Kitner received two years of probation after pleading guilty to child endangerment, while two charges of aggravated assault were dropped.

Homicide

Husband Allegedly Drove Pickup Off Wyoming Cliff After Searching 'Cliffs Near Me' and Insurance Policies, Killing Wife

Virginia Wood survived the initial crash but died from blunt-force injuries after allegedly being carried away from the wreckage, according to police.

Homicide

4-Year-Old Found Submerged Head-Down in Water-Filled Trash Can at South Macon Home

Police investigate after Jayde Wooten is discovered in a bathroom trash can containing fish; no charges have been filed.

Homicide

Oregon Lottery Winner Allegedly Run Over by Girlfriend After Confronting Her Over Stolen Money

James S. Miller, who shared a portion of his lottery winnings with his partner, was killed in Portland after a dispute over allegedly stolen funds escalated into a deadly confrontation.

Homicide

Georgia Man Allegedly Tried to Run Over Two Women and Belgian Malinois in Walmart Parking Lot

Surveillance footage shows Brent Cook allegedly reversing his Lexus and accelerating toward victims while shouting profanities.

Homicide

Louisville Woman Allegedly Crashes Into Tree, Injures Children, Tells Cops They 'Shouldn't Be Stupid' About Drinking

Jamel Pugh faces multiple charges after police say she was speeding and failed to use child restraints for two of the three children in her vehicle.

Homicide

Wisconsin Man Allegedly Shot Friend Eating McNuggets After Argument Over Ex-Girlfriend's Texts

Wilson Jackson, 34, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide after allegedly killing Bryan Schuller, 41, in a Milwaukee bedroom dispute over suspected infidelity.

Cold Case Cold Cases

DNA From Boise 'Unknown Wanderer' May Link to Chicago Tylenol Murders

New forensic analysis suggests the unidentified man found in Idaho could be the suspect in the 1982 Chicago poisonings that killed seven people.

Homicide

Newlywed Bride Trapped Under Husband’s Body for 6 Hours After Fatal Helicopter Crash, Lawsuit Claims

Jesni Sam alleges negligence after her wedding send-off turned deadly in Georgia, leaving her husband and pilot dead.

Verdict Homicide

Missouri Mom Sentenced to 13 Years After Allegedly Placing 1-Month-Old Baby in Oven Instead of Crib

Mariah Thomas pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child after claiming she accidentally put her infant daughter, Za'Riah Mae Thomas, into a hot oven during a nap routine.

Homicide

Tearful Testimony Reveals Naked Video Call and Bizarre Will Smith Claim Before Fatal LA Crash That Killed Six

Survivors and witnesses recount the chaotic moments before Nicole Linton’s 130-mph crash, highlighting a disturbing pattern of reckless behavior.

Homicide

Florida Woman Allegedly Throws Vegan Mayo Jar at Driver, Explains 'It's a Vegan Version of Mayonnaise' to Confused Deputies

Christine Sweet faces aggravated battery charges after allegedly striking another driver with a glass jar during a road rage incident in Estero.

Verdict Homicide

Kansas Man Sentenced to Prison After Killing 75-Year-Old Driver, Blaming Cheating Fiancee in Viral Video

Isaiah Sadowski, who fled to Mexico after killing Barbara Patterson, admitted to drinking and driving 130 mph before blaming his fiancée for the crash.

Missing Persons

Texas Mom Allegedly Handed 1-Month-Old Son to Stranger at Bus Stop Before Abandoning Child

Karla Ibarra was charged with abandoning and endangering a child after allegedly giving away her son's birth certificate and Social Security card.

Homicide

Florida Husband Allegedly Shoots 'Suffering' Wife, Told Cops 'No CPR Is Going to Help Her'

Walter Edgerton III, 83, is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly ending the life of his chronically ill wife, Sandra Edgerton, in Venice.

Verdict Homicide

Man Who Waited for Stepbrother Outside Girlfriend's House and Fatally Stabbed Him Over Rent Dispute Learns His Fate

Perry Lamont Schoolfield, Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received the maximum sentence allowed in Tennessee for the stabbing of Isaiah R. Bowden.

Homicide

Dad, Stepmom Allegedly Starved 9-Year-Old to 51 Pounds While Complaining He Begged for Food

Frankfort Police say Jacob Aaron Neal and Elizabeth Lynn Crow disciplined the boy by withholding meals, leaving him with broken bones and bedsores.

Homicide

Philly Woman Allegedly Set House Fire to Silence Cousin, Killed Unintended Family Member Instead

Chardae Sapp is charged with murder after a February blaze in Kingsessing claimed the life of Raymond Bell, 25.

Missing Persons

Car Influencer James Wehr Had History of Speeding, Traffic Violations Before Deadly McLaren Wreck

Records reveal a pattern of reckless driving for the social media star who died in a high-speed crash in Irvine.

Homicide

Knife Attack on Sikh Trucker in Wyoming Stirs Fresh Fears in Community

A violent assault on a long-haul driver has reignited concerns about safety and discrimination facing the Sikh community on the road.

Homicide

Ohio Teen Allegedly Shoots Older Brother Dead in Front of Family, Says 'I Had to Shoot Him'

Ameen Farraj, 18, charged with murder after allegedly killing 22-year-old Abdulla Farraj during a domestic dispute in North Olmsted.

Homicide

Haunting Video Catches 'Evil Glare' From SUV Driver After Deadly LA Metro Bus Disaster That Led to NBC Helicopter Crash

Surveillance footage captures the suspect's chilling reaction moments after a catastrophic chain-reaction collision in Los Angeles.

Homicide

NBC4 Helicopter Plummets Into LA Parking Lot, Killing 3 in Haunting Crash

Distressing video captures the news chopper falling from the sky, ending the lives of three people on the ground.

Homicide

Connecticut Father Allegedly Killed Newborn Son, Argued Against Calling 911 as Baby Bled From Ears

Dean R. Peruta is charged with murder after doctors said the infant's fatal head injuries were inconsistent with his claim that the baby fell off a couch.

Homicide

Teen Charged With Manslaughter After Dead Woman Found in Truck Bed, Allegedly Claimed He Hit a Deer

Oklahoma City police say a 17-year-old allegedly drove around for hours with the body of 22-year-old Raynesha Scyrus before pulling up to his mother's workplace.

Verdict Homicide

Missouri Man Admits to Ambushing and Killing Amazon Driver Jasmine Taylor

Thomas Coy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after shooting a stranger in the head and dragging her into a ditch.

Homicide

Vinegar Attacker Faces Sentencing in Federal Assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Anthony J. Graham awaits a judge's decision for his guilty plea to assaulting a federal official with apple cider vinegar.

Verdict Homicide

Ex-Cop Sentenced to Life for Shooting 71-Year-Old Man in Walmart Parking Lot After Brief Confrontation

Ronald Barnett died within minutes of a random dispute with Taquiza Johnson, who claimed self-defense despite the victim being unarmed.

Verdict Trials

Texas Husband Sentenced to 35 Years for Strangling Wife, Living With Corpse for Over a Month

Charles Vandoil Byrd pleaded no contest to murder after allegedly discovering signs of infidelity and hiding Angela Byrd's body in their mobile home.

Homicide

LA Driver Allegedly Smashed Into Metro Bus Before NBC Helicopter Crash Faces Murder Charges

Police allege the driver's reckless maneuvering into the bus lane directly preceded the fatal mid-air collision that killed three journalists.

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Florida Mom Arrested for DUI After 5-Year-Old Daughter Seen Hanging Out of Moving Car Window

Isabella Fernanda Saenz was charged with child neglect and DUI after a Pembroke Pines officer observed her unbelted daughter exposed to traffic on a busy intersection.

Organized Crime

Tennessee Mom Allegedly Abandons 4 Young Children in Unsanitary Home for Entire Weekend, Cops Say

Thea Chyanne Sorrell faces child abuse charges after deputies found her kids alone since Friday, while a man with meth, guns, and cash arrived to pick her up.

Homicide

Stacey Humphreys Execution Halted: Victim's Family Faces New Trauma as Legal Stay Blocks Lethal Injection

For decades, the victim's family waited for finality; now, a last-minute court order plunges them back into emotional limbo.

Organized Crime

Washington Square Park Drug Kingpin Allegedly Ran 'Wall Street-Worthy' Operation With 'Yellow Bag Boys'

An insider claims a new drug ring in NYC's historic park operated with corporate efficiency, using yellow bags to move product and intimidate rivals.

Homicide

80-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots Door-to-Door Salesman in Back After Water Request Turns Violent

The salesman, who was offering window-washing services on a Segway, now cannot feel his legs following the incident in a gated Scottsdale community.

Homicide

U-Haul Truck Hit 100 Mph Before T-Boning Couple and Killing Them, Lawsuit Says

Civil complaint alleges rental giant put an 'inexperienced' driver behind the wheel of a vehicle lacking a speed limiter.

Organized Crime

Four Suspected Dealers Arrested in San Francisco Over Fatal Overdose of 16-Year-Old Linked to New 'Super Drug'

Police say the teen consumed a substance allegedly 100 times stronger than fentanyl, prompting a swift investigation into the local supply chain.

Verdict Homicide

Missouri Father Convicted of Murdering Son With Gunshot to Forehead After Family Dispute Over Wife’s Alleged Affair

Harold E. Luster faces life in prison after a jury found he shot 26-year-old Kevin M. Ward in front of the victim’s fiancee on Christmas Eve.

Homicide

North Charleston Woman Accused of Fatally Hitting Toddler, Fleeing Scene After Hearing 'Loud Bang'

Family disputes police account, claiming the 27-year-old did not realize she had struck 2-year-old Haisha Dominguez Marin.

Homicide

South Carolina Woman Accused of Killing Toddler in Hit-And-Run Claims She Heard Bang but Didn’t Realize She Struck Child

Police say Anayely Lovato Guerrero fled the scene after striking 2-year-old Haisha Dominguez Marin, but her family disputes the account, alleging another vehicle caused the fatal injury.

Homicide

West Virginia Couple Allegedly Locked 11-Year-Old in Cage and Beat Him for Soiling Himself

Michael and Angela Gibson face child abuse and neglect charges after deputies discovered a locked cage in the victim's bedroom.

Trials

Ex-Youth Detention Center Counselor Faces Sex Assault Trial in New Hampshire

A former staff member at a juvenile facility is set to stand trial for allegedly assaulting a minor under his supervision, raising questions about oversight in youth detention centers.

Verdict Homicide

Driver Convicted in Fatal Hit-And-Run That Left Anniversary Couple’s Husband With Internal Decapitation

Stanley Isaacs died after being struck in Laguna Beach while crossing the street with his wife; the driver fled the scene before turning herself in.

Homicide

Mother Allegedly Forced Autistic Teen Into Shed Without Bathroom, Power in Tennessee

Deputies say the 18-year-old was fed through a window and told to drink from a hose while his mother and her boyfriend faced neglect charges.

Homicide

Mother Received Call From Daycare After 6-Year-Old Winter Jones Was Left in Van Until She Died, Police Say

Two childcare workers at Kid University in Memphis are charged with aggravated child neglect and criminally negligent homicide after a girl with autism died in a hot van.

Organized Crime

SF Police Intercepts Teen Riders After Waymo Robotaxi Detects Loaded Ghost Gun

Authorities detained passengers in San Francisco after the vehicle's sensors identified a firearm, triggering a search and potential charges for illegal possession.

Homicide

Suspects in $6 Million Romance Scam Targeting Women Extradited to U.S. From South Africa

Two individuals face federal charges for allegedly defrauding American women out of millions through online dating platforms.

Trials

Wisconsin Son Allegedly Shot Father 15 Times, Returned to Scene to 'Make Sure He Was Down for the Count'

Gregory Juedes, 47, is headed to trial for the first-degree intentional homicide of his father, Daniel Juedes Sr., after a chaotic arrest involving a high-speed chase and disturbing statements.

Missing Persons

Missing Newlywed Dominick Bianchi: Cousin Reveals Red Flag Before Vanishing in Upstate NY

Family members raise concerns about Bianchi's wellbeing as police intensify search efforts in the Hudson Valley.

Homicide

Father Watches Two Men Stomp on His Juvenile Son During Bloody Brass Knuckle Attack After Asking Them to Move

A father and his son were allegedly beaten with brass knuckles at the Eastern Idaho State Fair after a dispute over blocked traffic, leaving both victims bleeding significantly.

Verdict Homicide

Father Launches Funeral Fund for Newborn Daughter Days After Allegedly Inflicting Fatal Head Trauma

Christopher Evans, previously convicted for assaulting his infant son, is now accused of killing 24-day-old Naomi Evans.

Homicide

Mother Accused of Forcing Autistic Son to Live in Shed Without Bathroom as 'Job Incentive'

Deputies say the 18-year-old was fed through a window and denied access to the main home while living in squalor during 93-degree heat.

Verdict Homicide

Ohio Dad Accused of Killing 24-Day-Old Daughter Had Started GoFundMe for Her Funeral

Christopher Evans, already convicted of abusing a newborn son, is charged with murder after his infant daughter died of massive head trauma.

Verdict Homicide

Florida Electrician Convicted of Murdering Three Co-Workers in Baseball Bat and Knife Rampage

Shaun Runyon beat his supervisor until 'he saw brain matter' in a calculated attack that left three dead.

domestic-violence

Ohio Man Allegedly Used Secret Key to Enter Ex-Girlfriend’s Home Before Machete Attack

Robert Robbins is charged with felonious assault after allegedly cutting his victim's hair and injuring her head and hands.

Homicide

7-Eleven Worker Allegedly High on Drugs When He Plowed Into Construction Crew, Killing One

Prosecutors allege Thomas Lobianco drove 'without braking' into three workers in Nesconset, New York, after surveillance captured him stumbling during his overnight shift.

Homicide

Suspect Allegedly Gunned Down Friend Outside Milwaukee Food Truck Over Stolen Jeep Keys

Police say Lexus Ford fired 19 shots, killing Michael Jackson and injuring his friend, after believing the victim had taken his vehicle's key fob.

Verdict Homicide

Father and Two Sons Gunned Down by Neighbor During Fight in North Miami; Killer Sentenced to Prison

Pierce Hoempler convicted of murder after shooting Hector, Frank, and Jeremy Rivera while they attempted to help their father.

Homicide

Prosecutors Upgrade Charges Against 7-Eleven Worker Who Allegedly Killed Construction Worker in Drug-Impaired Crash

Thomas Lobianco faces aggravated vehicular homicide charges after allegedly plowing his Camry into three workers without braking.

Homicide

Arizona High School Sweethearts and Their Two Young Sons Killed in Head-On Collision Months After Wedding

Jesse Lovato, 21, charged with manslaughter after allegedly dozing off and striking the family's vehicle on State Route 260.

Homicide

Woman Who Stabbed Man in Neck and Declared 'I Hope You Die' Charged in Memphis Murder

Iesha Thomas allegedly told victim Cameron Young she hoped he would die after stabbing him during an argument at a Memphis apartment complex.

Homicide

Man, 40, Fatally Stabbed in Queens Street After Confronting Group With Metal Pole, Harrowing Video Shows

Surveillance footage captures the deadly altercation in which a 40-year-old man allegedly used a crowbar before being stabbed to death by a group of attackers.

Homicide

Video Shows Would-Be Killer Pointing Gun at Ex-Wife Before It Jams in Crowded Restaurant

Surveillance footage captures the terrifying moment a suspect attempted to shoot his ex-wife, only to have the weapon malfunction amid dining patrons.

Homicide

Teens Allegedly Point Assault Rifles at Motorcyclist, Then Pull Into Jack in the Box Drive-Thru

Two California teenagers were arrested after license plate readers tracked their Mercedes-Benz to a fast-food chain, where officers found unregistered ghost guns inside.

Homicide

PA Dad Allegedly Broke Newborn’s Arm, Legs and Ribs, Told Police He 'May Have Been Too Rough'

Vincent Marino faces felony charges after a child abuse specialist declared the infant’s fractures were non-accidental.

Homicide

Man Allegedly Beat Ex-Girlfriend to Death With Dumbbell, Choked and Stabbed Her Before Fleeing to Indiana

Christian Flores was arrested in Indiana and charged with first-degree murder after police found Charity Geisel dead in her Elgin, Illinois, home.

Homicide

Florida Man Allegedly Shot Girlfriend at Front Door, Then Checked Into Hotel Booked Minutes Prior

Todd Wegrich allegedly barricaded himself in a West Palm Beach hotel room after killing his 42-year-old girlfriend in their Loxahatchee home.

Verdict Homicide

Father and Son Convicted for Stalking and Shooting Postal Worker in Warren, Ohio

A federal jury found Kaprise and Thomas Sledge guilty of murdering Jont'e Davis after tracking his mail truck for over an hour.

Homicide

Frito-Lay Employee Fatally Shot in Head by Stray Bullet Through Sam's Club Wall After Argument at Nearby Lounge

Paris Carlock, 55, was conducting a product inventory in Nashville when gunfire from a dispute at Lavo Lounge pierced a metal wall and struck him.

Homicide

Two Women Shot in Separate Incidents Near NYC’s West Indian Day Parade Route

Violence flares near the Brooklyn parade as police investigate two distinct shootings involving female victims.

Organized Crime

Georgia Man Allegedly Tricked Into Engagement With Non-Existent Woman, Hands Over Car and Cash to Male 'Catfish'

Police say suspect Caleb Mills used AI and voice changers to impersonate a Florida sheriff's deputy named 'Hailey Morello' to defraud victims.

Homicide

Family Sues Jacksonville Senior Complex After 85-Year-Old With Dementia Drowns in 'Dangerous' Retention Pond

Wrongful death lawsuit alleges unfenced pond in 'disrepair' caused preventable death of James Holloway Sr.

Trials

Missouri Dad Allegedly Swung Infant Upside Down to 'Toughen Her Up,' Leaving Baby With Broken Femur and Rib Fractures

Noah Humphus, 23, is accused of shaking and swinging his daughter twice a day, injuries doctors said were consistent with child abuse.

Homicide

Amazon Driver Stabs Woman to Death in Connecticut, Violating Protective Order

Michael Ranger allegedly stabbed Jacqueline Yolanda Matthews in the neck and torso before fleeing to New York, where he was arrested the following day.

Homicide

Jamaican Dancehall Star Seeks Justice for Son Stabbed to Death in NYC, 16 Months After Losing Another Child

The grieving father, identified in reports as a prominent dancehall artist, describes an unbearable cycle of loss after his son was fatally stabbed in a New York City street attack.

Verdict Homicide

Georgia Man Sentenced to Life Plus 136 Years After Kicking Down Door and Killing Girlfriend’s Cousin in Front of Children

Karlton Sirmons was found guilty of malice murder in the death of Tavarus Joiner, who was shot dead in his own home while protecting his family.

Homicide

Man Free on Bond in Wife's Alleged Killing Jailed After Colorado Hit-and-Run

A man awaiting trial for the alleged killing of his wife in Colorado has been returned to custody following a separate hit-and-run incident, authorities said.

Homicide

75-Year-Old Florida Man Allegedly Stabs Sleeping Wife Multiple Times Before First Responders Arrive

Pratapsinh K. Thakor has been ordered held without bond following the violent domestic attack that left his wife hospitalized with a punctured lung and multiple lacerations.

Homicide

14-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Awakens in Agony After Neighbor Throws Boiling Water on His Face, Police Say

The teen suffered third-degree burns and was listed in critical condition at a Memphis children's hospital, authorities say.

Trials

Wyoming Man Charged With Blackmail After Allegedly Threatening to Ruin Half-Sister's Life Over Father's Ashes

Scott Bailey, 61, allegedly left his half-sister threatening voicemails claiming he would report a fabricated "atrocious act" unless she surrendered their late father's cremated remains.

Verdict Trials

Former Columbus Officer Pleads Guilty to Reckless Homicide in Black Man's 2022 Death

The Franklin County Prosecutor's Office secured the plea in a case that drew national attention, marking a rare instance of criminal accountability for an officer involved in an encounter-related fatality.

Homicide

Pennsylvania Man Accused of Attacking Girlfriend at Gas Station, Then Calling Her 242 Times From Jail to Silence Her

Khabir Smith allegedly violated a no-contact order hundreds of times from behind bars, threatening the woman who accused him of assault and attempted kidnapping.

Trials

Lindsay Clancy Mistrial More Likely After Jurors Tell Judge They're Deadlocked for Second Time

Jurors in the murder trial of the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children have reported being deadlocked for a second time, raising the prospect of a mistrial.

Verdict Trials

Former Biggs Mayor Sentenced for Sex Crimes Involving Groomed Exchange Student

Northern California mayor convicted of sexually exploiting a foreign exchange student placed under his supervision.

Trials

New Theory Involving Large Nitrous Oxide Canister Delays Fraser Bohm Trial in Deaths of Four Pepperdine Students

Defense attorneys say the new forensic theory requires additional expert analysis and could reshape the prosecution's case.

Verdict Trials

US Journalist Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Acting as Illegal Agent for China

The case highlights federal enforcement of foreign agent registration requirements affecting journalists with international reporting roles.

Homicide

Woman and Her Boyfriend Vowed 'No One Would Be Left Alive' Before Executions of Mother, Toddler and Aunt at Close Range: Police

Mikala Young faces three counts of capital murder in the June 27 slayings of Keyana Weathersby, her 2-year-old son Camari Givens and her sister Erica Weathersby.

Trials

Defense Attorney in Tupac Murder Trial Claims Jury Had Preconceived Notions, Didn't Properly Review Evidence

Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces murder charges decades after the fatal shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

Homicide

Bank of America Vice President Stabbed to Death in Times Square Rampage; Suspect in Custody

The victim, a 30-year-old VP at the financial institution, had just celebrated her second wedding anniversary before the deadly attack.

Homicide

Arizona Woman Allegedly Shoots Up Nail Salon Over $15 Fingernail Repair, Injures None but Terrifies Nearly 20 Inside

Essence Mire, 26, told police she opened fire on the Element Nail bar in Phoenix to scare workers into giving her a free manicure fix.

Homicide

Teen Allegedly Killed Co-Worker After She Sent Screenshots of Their Affair to His Girlfriend: Police

Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch at a Virginia park where he allegedly stabbed her repeatedly and tried to set her on fire.

Homicide

Dramatic Video Shows Knife-Wielding Woman Who Stabbed Two People Charge at NYC Cops in Times Square

Officers were forced to act after the suspect allegedly made a chilling threat and lunged at police with a blade.

Verdict Homicide

Arizona Man Sentenced to Year in Jail for Pulling Assault Rifle on Mother During Fight Over 'Entitlement' to House

Beau Lieurance, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pointing the weapon at his mother and an elderly man.

Homicide

Driver Kills 3 During 105 MPH Crash Before Victim's Mother Confronts Him in Court to Demand He Stay Locked Up

Kyle Stansil faces 16 felony charges including multiple homicide counts for the November crash that killed three people on Madison's southwest side.

Verdict Homicide

Convicted Cab Driver Sex Offender Gurmeet Singh Stripped of US Citizenship 15 Years After Assaulting Passenger

The Department of Justice announced the denaturalization of a New York cab driver convicted of sexually assaulting a passenger in 2011, finding he obtained citizenship through fraud.

Verdict Homicide

Pregnant Chicago Mother Pleads Guilty to Killing Boyfriend Hours After Baby Shower, Avoids Prison Time

Keshia Golden admitted to stabbing Calvin Sidney during a domestic dispute over a microwave and was sentenced to probation after claiming self-defense following years of alleged abuse.

Homicide

Woman Grabbing Coffee Before Work Shot in Face During Alleged Carjacking Spree That Left 3 Women Injured in North Carolina

Robert Page, 52, is accused of shooting his girlfriend, then targeting two more women at a Hardee's and Food Lion while trying to steal their vehicles.

Homicide

Man Who Allegedly Posed as NFL Player Stole Millions Through Elaborate Love Scam, Federal Prosecutors Say

The defendant allegedly created fake identities across multiple social media platforms to target victims seeking romantic relationships before draining their bank accounts.

Homicide

Oklahoma THC Extraction Company Owner Charged With Murder After 'Massive Explosion' Kills 2 Men

Ryan Bassham is accused of operating Solos Extract Co. despite a fire marshal's order to cease operations after a failed inspection, authorities say.

Developing Homicide

Accused NYC Double-Killer's Bizarre First Words After FBI Manhunt and NYPD Bust

Suspect in two murders was captured following an intense multi-agency manhunt, authorities said.

Homicide

Massachusetts Daycare Owner Allegedly Locked Toddlers in Attic, Beat Them With Kitchen Accessories

Karen Rezendes, 51, faces multiple felony charges after police say she abused children at her Kingston facility for years.

Verdict Homicide

'Let Him F—ing Die': Texas Man Found Guilty of Capital Murder in Lured Ambush That Killed Father and Son

Romi Frentescu, a ranking member of the Ugly Man Cossacks, was automatically sentenced to life without parole after jurors rejected his self-defense claim.

Homicide

Texas Man Gets Life for Ambush Killing of Father and Son; Returned to Scream at Nurse: 'Let Him F---ing Die'

Romi Frentescu, a ranking member of the Ugly Man Cossacks biker club, lured Michael Morris from his home before fatally shooting him and his teenage son on a rural Texas road.

Homicide

Lyft Driver Stabbed 11 Times by Passenger Who Then Stole His Vehicle, South Carolina Authorities Say

Naziyha Weatherall, 22, allegedly attacked the driver before carjacking him in what her defense describes as a mental health crisis.

Homicide

'Get Away From Me!': Woman Running From Estranged Boyfriend Shot Dead in Maryland Apartment Complex Parking Lot, Police Say

Amir Johnson allegedly chased 27-year-old Shakeia Allen through the parking lot of her new home before shooting her multiple times as witnesses screamed for him to stop.

Homicide

Iowa Mother Charged After 5-Week-Old Son Dies During Co-Sleeping Incident; Police Found Blood-Spattered Bra Matching Infant DNA

Brigette Renard, 19, allegedly fell asleep while breastfeeding the boy before discovering him unresponsive beside her.

Trials

Jurors Begin Deliberations in Lindsay Clancy Trial; Key Moments From Case Under Review

The Massachusetts mother faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of her three children.

Homicide

California Woman Who Teamed Up With Sibling to Murder Their Stepdad Is Freed From Prison After 20 Years

The woman, who was a teenager at the time of the killing, has maintained her innocence throughout her incarceration.

Homicide

Crazed Stranger Allegedly Shoves 65-Year-Old Woman Onto NYC Subway Tracks Before Entering Psychiatric Clinic, Sources Say

The victim was knocked onto the tracks at a Manhattan station as an oncoming train approached; police say the suspect calmly walked away and sought treatment at a nearby mental health facility.

Homicide

Woman Seriously Injured in Florida Hit-and-Run After Pulling Over to Grab Phone Near Christmas, Family Says

Jasmin Selby, 25, suffered a leg amputation, severe hand fractures and emergency abdominal surgery after being struck on State Road 50 while heading to a beach sunrise, authorities say.

Verdict Homicide

8-Year-Old Girl Killed While Grandmother Cooked Dinner in Memphis After Man Opened Fire at Ex-Girlfriend, Others in Parking Lot

Jordyn Washington was struck by gunfire while inside her grandmother's apartment on Shelbourne Circle; Cedric Conley convicted of reckless homicide and other charges nearly six years after the shooting.

Verdict Homicide

North Carolina Mother Charged With Felony Child Abuse for Allowing Registered Sex Offender to Babysit Her 5-Year-Old Daughter

Candice Angela Malone allegedly permitted Dale Ray Turner — a man convicted of raping a child in Delaware and assaulting minors in Pennsylvania — to care for the girl unsupervised despite warnings from social services.

Homicide

Woman, 61, Struck and Killed by Car While Crossing NYC Street Just Blocks From Her Home

The victim was walking near her neighborhood when she was hit by a vehicle in what authorities are calling a tragic pedestrian accident.

Homicide

Santa Monica Increases Police Presence After Shootings, Deadly Summer Violence

Popular beachside city deploys new tactics as violent incidents escalate along tourist corridor.

Homicide

Federal Judge Refuses to Keep ICE Officer Christian Castro in Custody After Minneapolis Shooting

A federal judge has ruled against Minnesota officials seeking to prevent the release of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent involved in a Minneapolis shooting incident.

Verdict Homicide

Homeschooled Georgia Teen Who Plotted School Shooting Instead Murdered Mother While She Slept

Lilyana Wagner, who at age 14 fatally shot her mother in the head, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to felony murder.

Homicide

SoCal Man Arrested Near US Capitol After Parking With Guillotine in Pickup Truck, Police Say

The discovery of the historic execution device in a vehicle parked steps from the seat of American government has raised serious security concerns.

Homicide

'Might as Well Use It': Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Murdering Boyfriend's Daughter After Being Dared to Draw Gun, Police Say

Lacole Dotson allegedly shot Atirah Steed and her father Alphonso Steed at a Freemansburg home, killing the daughter after what began as a verbal dispute, authorities say.

Cold Case Cold Cases

FBI Sets $25,000 Minimum Reward for Dozens of Unsolved Crimes in Indian Country

Federal authorities expand efforts to solve cold cases affecting Native American communities with increased financial incentives for information.

Homicide

$220K G-Wagon Heist Ends in Tragedy: NJ Teens Accused of Fatal Crash That Killed Beloved Community Couple

The stolen Mercedes and hours-long police chase ended in a catastrophic collision that claimed the lives of two beloved neighborhood residents, prosecutors say.

Homicide

Victims of Quintuple Homicide in Oregon Include Suspect's Girlfriend and Her Relatives

Five people found dead in rural Oregon home; suspect taken into custody after being discovered injured at the scene.

Verdict Homicide

Ex-Tennessee Officer Lawrence Goodine Sentenced to Life for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend Kara Akins in Chattanooga

Ring camera footage captured the moment Lawrence Goodine chased down 48-year-old Kara Akins as she screamed for help before he beat and strangled her to death, then tried to convince investigators it was a drug overdose.

Homicide

Police Investigate After 5 Bodies Found in Rural Area Outside Portland, Oregon

Authorities have not released identities or cause of death as investigation continues into discovery that has shaken the surrounding community.

Homicide

83-Year-Old Alzheimer's Patient Dies After Being Found Covered in 1,000 Fire Ant Bites at South Carolina Nursing Home, Lawsuit Alleges

Shelba Catterton allegedly walked out of an unlocked door at a Charleston memory care facility and was discovered hours later lying in a fire ant bed.

Homicide

Florida Babysitter Who Smacked Infant in Face, Leaving 4 Distinct Red Lines, Avoids Jail Time

Viviana Ortiz-Lopez pleaded no contest to child abuse and will serve five years on probation but will never be allowed to care for other people's children again.

Homicide

Worker Fatally Shot Behind Counter of NYC Wings Restaurant

New York City police investigate fatal shooting at popular wing restaurant in apparent targeted attack.

Homicide

'You 100% Will Need a Body Bag': Missouri Fire Chief Charged With Murdering Wife on Highway

Jeremy Perrien allegedly told investigators his wife died by suicide, but text messages and blood evidence told a different story.

Homicide

Minnesota Man Charged in Death of Co-Worker Crushed by Hydraulic Grapple in Prank Gone Wrong

Authorities allege a workplace prank involving heavy machinery turned fatal when a coworker was fatally crushed at a Minnesota industrial facility.

Verdict Homicide

Missouri Man Convicted of Murder After Killing Ex-Girlfriend With Gunshot to Temple Following Breakup Text

Darryl Greenlee, 61, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the August 2025 shooting death of Sheila Mills, 64, one day after she ended their relationship via text message.

Homicide

Zymire Hughes: 'Chucky Mask Sicko' Could Be Lurking in California After Stalking Philadelphia Jogger, Police Warn

Authorities warn the suspect who allegedly pursued a woman runner while wearing a Chucky mask may have fled to the West Coast.

Homicide

NYC Mom of Two Recalls Near-Death Slashing by Ex-Con in Arizona

The 26-year-old New York City mother describes the brutal attack that left her fighting for her life one day before her birthday, saying 'everything was bloody'

Verdict Homicide

Arkansas Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Shooting Ex-Boyfriend 17 Times After Tiring of Helping Him 'Battle His Spiritual Demons'

Rebecca Jane Mryglod, 38, pleaded guilty to domestic battery in the first degree nearly a year after the November 2024 shooting in Drasco.

Homicide

Young Mother Killed in Orange County Street Racing Crash; Her Younger Brother Arrested for Driving Rival Car

Authorities allege two vehicles were racing when one crashed, killing the young mother who was a passenger.

Developing Homicide

Teen Shot Dead During High School Football Game in Bakersfield

Authorities investigating fatal shooting that occurred during Friday night football game at local high school.

Homicide

San Bernardino Teens Arrested After Alleged Jacuzzi Attack on Father in TikTok Stunt Gone Wrong

Authorities say multiple juveniles ambushed their father inside a hot tub, allegedly inspired by a social media challenge that went tragically wrong.

Homicide

Arson Suspect Torched Richmond Home, Killing His Father, Niece and Nephew

Family members were trapped inside the burning residence as investigators say the suspect set the blaze intentionally.

Verdict Homicide

Roommates Discover Smothered Newborn Baby in Closet After Cheerleader Lies About Loud Noises, Leaves for McDonald's

Former University of Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling pleads guilty to killing her newborn son and concealing his remains in a Lexington apartment.

Verdict Homicide

Utah Man Found Guilty of Murder After Using Walmart Grocery Bag, Then Hatchet to Kill Father

Jeremy Pulver claimed he acted in self-defense against his meth-addicted father who prosecutors say was the victim of a brutal killing inside their West Valley City home.

Homicide

Roommate Smiled at Sleeping Woman Before Shooting Her Boyfriend Dead in Indianapolis Home: Police

Chandron Clark allegedly told investigators he fatally shot Jason Griffin and wounded the woman because they 'didn't fit his plan of what a perfect society should be.'

Verdict Homicide

Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Wife, Living With Her Decomposing Body Before Setting Florida Apartment on Fire

Marcus Sanchez confessed to police after driving himself to a hospital with severe burns from the fire he set in an attempt to destroy evidence of his crime.

Homicide

Woman Who Devoted Career to Supporting Officers' Families Now a Suspect After Husband's Death

Karen Solomon, who spent years supporting families of fallen officers, is under investigation in connection with her husband's death.

Trials

Trial Starts in Microsoft Exec's Murder Allegedly Hatched by Ex-Wife

A former colleague is accused of fatally shooting Jared Bridegan in Florida after authorities say his ex-wife hired him.

Homicide

Husband Who Slept in Basement Due to Marital Issues Accused of Killing Wife, Dumping Body in Shower

Patrick "Ted" Barnett called 911 claiming his wife died by suicide, but police say he murdered 37-year-old Lindsey Barnett at their Colorado home.

Homicide

Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Reinstate Human Smuggling Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The DOJ argues a district court wrongly dismissed the case, claiming prosecutors acted on evidence rather than retaliation for his deportation lawsuit.

Homicide

'Vaping' Dad Showed 'No Remorse' When Infant Daughter Died After He Left Her Alone for 43 Minutes: Police

Neal English Colby has been charged with child abuse homicide and child endangerment in connection with the death of his 6-month-old daughter, Celia Aurora Colby.

Homicide

Kansas Couple Jointly Planned to Kill Their Four Children Before Murder-Suicide, Authorities Say

Ronald Williams Sr. and Kelly George allegedly murdered their four children—ages 3, 5, 7, and 9—in a premeditated plot before taking their own lives in Winfield, Kansas.

Homicide

Family Sues Walmart After Worker Allegedly Summons Armed Friends; Customer Killed Near Checkout Area

Nathaniel Baez, 23, was shot and killed inside a Florida superstore after the Walmart employee allegedly called his pals to confront a shopper he claimed had glared at him.

Verdict Homicide

South Carolina Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Wrong Driver in Case of Mistaken Identity Revenge Shooting

Franklin Radell Smoak Jr. opened fire on a car he believed carried his cousin's killer, but the vehicle was filled with friends out for an evening ride.

Homicide

Louisiana Man Accused of Murdering Wife, Driving Through Multiple States With Her Body Propped in Passenger Seat

Tyronne Brazille allegedly killed his wife Lanessa Bradford after she tried to leave him; police discovered her body during a traffic stop in Memphis.

Homicide

NYC Mother of Five Dies After Being Struck by Stray Bullet in Bar Bathroom

A Brooklyn woman was killed by a stray bullet while using the restroom at a local bar, police say.

Homicide

Security Video Leads Police to Masked Killer Who Tried to Hide Oregon Veterinarian's Death

Authorities say Kenneth Fandrich allegedly killed veterinarian Steven Milner and attempted to conceal the crime with a disguise.

Developing Homicide

64-Year-Old Man Dies in NYPD Custody After Medical Episode, Police Sources Say

The incident occurred during police involvement; authorities investigating circumstances surrounding the death.

Homicide

NYC Designer Found Dead on Montauk Yacht; Texts Reveal She Was Harassed, Accused of Fraud Days Before Death

Martha Nolan-Oslatarra, a fashion designer from New York City, was discovered aboard a vessel owned by a man who allegedly sent her threatening messages demanding money and accusing her of theft.

Homicide

'I Have Something to Tell You': Texas Man Allegedly Killed Estranged Wife as She Came to Pick Up Children for School

Jake O'Brien Bigoni, 37, is charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after police say he fatally shot his wife at their apartment complex while their two young children were inside.

Homicide

South Lake Tahoe Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in Stabbing of Whole Foods Shopper

The teen allegedly stabbed a 42-year-old man multiple times before fleeing the store. Officers caught him within five minutes.

Homicide

Store Clerk in Training Fatally Shot by 19-Year-Old Who Joined Fight Over Tobacco ID Check, Police Say

Ean Stein had just started his job at a Florida convenience store on Monday. He was killed during his second shift.

Trials

Jury Selected for Tupac Shakur Murder Trial in Las Vegas, Opening Statements Expected Monday

Duane Davis faces decades-old murder charge in the killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur as trial gets underway.

Homicide

61-Year-Old Woman Killed While Sitting on Porch With Husband After Long Day Working Food Truck, Police Say

Philadelphia police have issued a warrant for 35-year-old Shariff Perry in connection with the fatal shooting of Michelle Wilson.

Homicide

Child Found Hiding in Neighbor's Garbage Can After Wisconsin Couple Forced Her to Run Laps, Do Jumping Jacks as Punishment: Police

Aaron and Melissa Rakowski allegedly starved the girl, made her use stuffed animals as pillows, and refused medical care until she collapsed with severe malnutrition and frostbite.

Homicide

Man Allegedly Kills Wife and 7-Year-Old Daughter at Minnesota In-Home Daycare Before Taking His Own Life, Police Say

Authorities say the suspect also is believed responsible for the stabbing death of a 78-year-old woman about 15 miles away earlier that morning.

Homicide

Oakland Police Shoot, Kill Man Armed With Makeshift Spears on California Street

Officers in the Bay Area city responded to reports of an armed suspect wielding improvised spear-like weapons before the shooting.

Homicide

Mystery Deepens as Investigators Find Body Near Palomar Mountain Where SoCal Mom Vanished

Authorities confirm human remains discovered during search for missing Southern California mother, but officials say the body does not belong to the vanished woman.

Homicide

Jonathan Turk Allegedly Used Hammer, Knife to Kill Parents at Arizona Home

The 29-year-old called 911 himself and calmly told a dispatcher he murdered his mom and dad because they put him on medication.

Missing Persons

NYC Parks Worker Allegedly Assisted Girl, 10, in Lighting M80 Firecracker That Blew Off Her Finger: Sources

The city employee is accused of helping the child ignite the powerful explosive before it detonated, sources said.

Homicide

"You'll Get What's Coming": Arizona Man Allegedly Kills Parents, Buries Them in Backyard After Discovering Father's Affair

Matthew Christopher Flores Semyonov, 27, is wanted by authorities after the bodies of Hector and Larissa Flores were discovered buried at their Litchfield Park home.

Trials

ICE Arrests Canadian Sexual Assault Fugitive Who Allegedly Lived Secretly in California for 30 Years

Immigration agents apprehended the man at a residence in Southern California after decades-long investigation by both U.S. and Canadian authorities.

Homicide

Illinois Man Crashes Into Second Vehicle After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Victim's Body Still on Car: Police

Sarah Milcarek, 25, was flung into the air and landed in the rear window of Miroslaw Ciszek's Nissan before he allegedly fled twice more, police said.

Verdict Homicide

'A Smirk on His Face': Man Attacked Mother-in-Law at Hospital While Wife Was in Labor After They Tried Kicking Him Out of Delivery Room

Dillon Field, a former Hennepin County Sheriff's detention deputy, pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was sentenced to probation after an incident that put Maple Grove Hospital on lockdown.

Homicide

Mother Left 15-Year-Old Son on Highway at Night After Snatching Phone When He Tried to Call 911: Police

Angel C. Harris, 31, charged with child neglect and interference with emergency calls after allegedly stranding her son on US Highway 51 in Millington, Tennessee.

Missing Persons

Nolan Wells Disappearance and Death: Independent Autopsy Findings Keep Pressure on Mississippi Law Enforcement

Family of 18-year-old Mississippi college football player seeks answers after body found on Horn Island, with attorney Ben Crump demanding transparency from authorities.

Verdict Homicide

Minnesota Man Sentenced After Allegedly Assaulting Mother-In-Law During Wife's Hospital Delivery

Dillon Field, who allegedly told his wife he would behave himself to attend the birth, was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to domestic assault.

Homicide

Simi Valley Man Accused of Swindling 89-Year-Old Retiree Out of Nearly $97K in Cryptocurrency Fraud

Authorities allege the suspect targeted an elderly victim through cryptocurrency transfers, stealing a sum approaching $100,000.

Trials

Lauren Boebert's 21-Year-Old Son Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges in Colorado

Republican congresswoman from Colorado confirms her son was taken into custody by local law enforcement on serious charges involving minors.

Homicide

Suspect in Chino Hills Kidnapping-Execution Had Years-Long Relationship With Victim, Family Says

The accused allegedly knew the victim before carrying out what prosecutors describe as a kidnapping and execution in Southern California.

Homicide

Georgia Mom's Boyfriend Charged After Concealing Toddler's Death, Police Say

Dairon Keith allegedly hid 2-year-old Messiah Harris' body in woods behind their apartment complex before reporting the boy missing.

Homicide

Two Men Arrested in Tennessee After Allegedly Restraining Child to Bed; Refused Caseworkers Entry, Police Say

Grundy County authorities removed two children from the Altamont home after receiving reports of a child restrained with a restraint device.

Homicide

Survivor of NYC Boat Tragedy That Killed Mom, Baby Slams Captain: 'It Was Too Much Weight'

A mother and her infant were killed when a boat capsized in New York City waters; the sole survivor claims the captain ignored warnings about dangerous overloading.

Homicide

Naked Champion Swimmer Accused of Killing Security Guard With Water Bottle at California College

Authorities allege the former college swimmer struck the security guard with a plastic water bottle during an early morning confrontation.

Homicide

Slain Arizona Student Planned to Break up With Her Boyfriend, Arrest Warrant Says

Authorities allege the victim's decision to end the relationship prompted a violent confrontation at an Arizona residence.

Verdict Homicide

Wisconsin Teen Sentenced to 12 Years for Killing 15-Year-Old Girlfriend, Tried Blaming Unknown Shooter

Javier Smith allegedly changed his story multiple times after Azoria Jones was found dead on a Milwaukee sidewalk, claiming someone else fired the fatal shot.

Homicide

Woman Shot and Killed on Final Day of Carpentry School After Texting Mother About Suspicious Car, Family Says

Kimarii McLemore, 25, was gunned down at an Oakland community center where she had been attending adult education classes; police say the killing was intentional.

Homicide

Oregon Man Alleges Jail Guards Mocked Him 'Because He Reeked' as Leg Rotted Untreated for Days Before Amputation

Victor Stevenson, now 61, claims Klamath County jail staff watched him deteriorate from psychiatric crisis to medical emergency while forcing him to lie in his own waste, according to a federal lawsuit.

Homicide

Marine Paralyzes Woman From Neck Down After She Rejected Him, Family Says

Savannah Johnson, 22, was strangled and beaten in her sleep by a Marine she met on a double date, prosecutors allege.

Homicide

Man, 30, Shot Dead in Hail of Bullets at NYC Pier: Police

The victim was struck multiple times in a brazen daytime attack along the waterfront.

Homicide

Florida Mother Allegedly Forced Her 9-Year-Old Daughter to Shoplift Lysol, Earrings in Pink Backpack While She Stole Self-Tanner and Coca-Cola

Lisa Debenedictis, 48, faces charges of petit theft and contributing to the delinquency of a child after police say she used her daughter as a accomplice at a Flagler County Target.

Homicide

'Please Tell Me Where My Baby Is': Mother Begs Killer for Closure as He Sits Stone-Faced at Sentencing

Ryan Cooper receives life without parole for murder of 23-year-old Lacambria Deonshay Toomer, but her body remains missing.

Homicide

1-Year-Old Kentucky Boy Dies After Allegedly Being Forced to Live in Spider-Filled Basement, Eat His Own Used Diapers

Deavan Williams and Alexandrae Price have been charged in connection with the July 27 death of Price's toddler son.

Homicide

Patient Allegedly Stabs Home Health Aide During Oxygen Mask Dispute at NYC Apartment

A patient recovering at a Manhattan residence reportedly attacked their home health aide inside the luxury apartment, authorities say.

Homicide

Toddler, Adult Killed in New York Harbor Boat Crash; Vessel Recovered Hours Later

Two people died including a young child when their boat collided with another vessel in the harbor.

Homicide

Nolan Wells Bombshell: Death Threat Report Reveals Disturbing Messages Including 'Blood, so Much Blood'

Investigation into alleged threats reveals chilling communications as case develops.

Homicide

Horrifying Video Shows Elderly Man Fatally Stabbed in Front Yard in Quiet Northern California Town

Shocking surveillance footage captures the brutal attack that left a community reeling and authorities searching for answers.

Homicide

Brooklyn Woman Found Dead After Neighbor Reports Hearing 30 Minutes of Hammering

A Brooklyn woman was discovered deceased in her apartment after a neighbor reported hearing disturbing sounds including prolonged hammering and a final verbal outburst.

Verdict Homicide

Florida Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of High School Friend During Alleged 'Dry Firing' Incident

Saam Rajaei told a 911 dispatcher 'I didn't mean for this to happen' after shooting James Cartigiano, who was 16 years old.

Homicide

3-Week-Old Baby Found Pale, Not Breathing at Wisconsin Home; Parents Charged After Mother Breastfed Child Following Meth Use

An autopsy determined the infant died of methamphetamine toxicity, according to investigators.

Homicide

Texas Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Daughter Into Critical Condition, Then Seeking Help at Gas Station

Gerardo Gonzalez has been charged with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury after allegedly striking the toddler multiple times at a home in Spring, Texas.

Homicide

Mother, 2 Women Charged With Murder in Death of 7-Year-Old Boy Found Bound With Duct Tape in Ohio Home Closet

William Evans was subjected to two months of physical and mental abuse before his body was discovered bound inside a closet, prosecutors allege.

Homicide

Man Shot Twice Inside NYC After-Hours Club, Police Say

Victim struck in abdomen and arm during incident at unlicensed nightlife venue, according to law enforcement source.

Homicide

Gunman Shoots Two Near Busy NYC Subway Station, Sending Bystanders Scrambling to Safety

Video captures chaos as shots ring out near Bronx transit hub; two victims wounded in broad daylight attack

Homicide

'Kill Her, Kill Her': Wisconsin Man Allegedly Tried to Strangle Wife, Then Attacked Paramedic Who Woke Him Up

Randal Cunitz, 59, is accused of attempting to kill his wife before falling asleep on the couch, then assaulting emergency responders who arrived at their Sparta home.

Homicide

Firefighter Bit a Hole in Girlfriend's Cheek, Strangled Her After Breakup While Family Tried to Help: Police

Khy'ric Mason, 27, allegedly attacked his girlfriend inside her car in northeast Memphis while her 9-year-old son and relatives were nearby.

Verdict Homicide

Woman Hears Hours of 'Sawing Noises' in Bathroom Before Police Find Dismembered Roommate in San Francisco Home

Lisa Gonzales has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Margaret Mamer, whom she killed over a rent dispute.

Homicide

Man Accused of Drunkenly Killing Woman on Scooter, Fleeing Crash in Tesla

Florida man charged with three felonies after allegedly slamming his Tesla into a scooter rider and leaving her to die on State Road 16.

Homicide

Woman Who Survived Ex-Boyfriend's Attack Learns He Killed a Young Mother Years Later

Lori Leonard says she was horrified to discover the man who once assaulted her went on to allegedly murder Christina 'CC' Opanowski, a mother of two.

Verdict Homicide

'Execution in Front of a 4-Year-Old Child': Man Sentenced for Killing Ex-Girlfriend as Toddler Son Watched

Jeffery Kendall, 39, will serve between 50 years and life for fatally shooting Brittany Ligdis while she hid with their son during a break-in.

Organized Crime

Penthouse Pet Busted for Allegedly Stealing Rolex, Luxury Goods from Tesla During Airbnb Stay

Video surfaces showing the former Playboy model allegedly taking high-value items from a Tesla vehicle during a rental property stay.

Homicide

Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments Detailed in Post-Mortem Investigation

Authorities release findings from forensic examination as investigation into woman's death continues.

Homicide

Man Mistook Neighbor for Bear, Fired Shots Into Night, Killing Him: Florida Police

Ariel Gonzalez Rodriguez is charged with manslaughter in the death of Jason Sheffield, who was struck by gunfire while standing near his own property.

Homicide

Celebrity Chef Adam Pecha, Who Worked With Anthony Bourdain, Arrested in Domestic Violence Case

The prominent New York chef, known for his collaborations with the late culinary icon, was taken into custody following an incident at his Manhattan residence.

Homicide

New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Evidence Against Woman Accused of Killing Newborn Must Be Suppressed

Justices found Alexee Trevizo lacked the mental and physical capacity to voluntarily waive her physician-patient privilege when confronted by doctors and armed officers after giving birth alone in a hospital bathroom.

Homicide

18-Year-Old Admits to 'Ran Her Over' in Deleted Snapchats After Intentionally Striking Romantic Rival With Car: Police

Alissa Mae Huerta allegedly confessed to intentionally killing Jade Aliyah Ramirez, 19, following a monthslong dispute over the father of Ramirez's child.

Homicide

99-Year-Old Woman Beaten During Milwaukee Home Invasion Waited Nearly 3 Hours for Help After Calling Life Alert, Police Say

Two 911 dispatchers have been suspended after a 99-year-old Wisconsin woman was attacked in her home and first responders were not dispatched despite multiple emergency calls over nearly three hours.

Homicide

Subaru Driver Charged After Allegedly Pinning Woman Between Vehicles in Idaho Road Rage Incident Near Elementary School

A 49-year-old man accused of intentionally driving toward a couple near Linden Park Elementary School, dragging the wife between two vehicles.

Verdict Trials

Teen Found Guilty of Murder Plot in U.K. for Swedish Crime Group With Iran Links

Norwegian teenager convicted of orchestrating targeted killing on British soil for organized crime network with international connections, prosecutors say.

Homicide

Man Who Allegedly Threw 13-Year-Old With Autism Into Lake Michigan Has Entered a Plea of Not Guilty by Mental Disease

Tylor Birch has entered a plea of not guilty by mental disease in connection with the drowning death of Jakob Bowerman.

Homicide

Son Allegedly Beats Mother's Head and Face With Hammer After She Traveled Across Country to Bring Him a TV: DA

Angela Caprioli, 61, was found bludgeoned to death inside her son's Laguna Beach home after arriving from Maine with household items for his new residence.

Homicide

Virginia University Was Unaware of Student's Prior Conviction Before Campus Shooting, Report Finds

An internal review reveals gaps in background check procedures that allowed a student with an undisclosed criminal record to carry out a shooting on campus.

Homicide

Minnesota Woman Accused of Torturing Child for Nearly 17 Months, Threatening to Kill Victim With Pistol

Paula Jo McCallister allegedly forced the child to stand pressed against a wall all day and told them their death would bring her 'sweet relief,' according to authorities.

Verdict Homicide

Bryan Kohberger Files Petition Challenging Conviction in Idaho Quadruple Murders

Defense attorneys for the former criminology PhD student convicted of killing four University of Idaho students have submitted legal filings seeking to overturn the verdict

Homicide

Two Arrested After Human Remains Found Days Apart Along North Carolina Nature Trail

Jamar Quarmaine Propst and Tosha Lee Lewis face two counts of first-degree murder in deaths of Raheim McClain Murray and Carla Janon Murray.

Homicide

Florida Man Accused of Chasing Tinder Date With Gun After Sugar Baby Arrangement Goes Wrong

David O'Brien, 67, allegedly rammed the victim's car with his truck and threatened a friend at gunpoint in Sumter County.

Verdict Homicide

Idaho Father Sentenced to 15 Years for Moving Newborn's Body After Infant's Suffocation Death

Brian Lemke admitted moving his 12-day-old son Benjamin's body and attempting to pass the infant's suffocation death off as SIDS.

Verdict Homicide

Florida Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Paramedic in Wrong-Way DUI Crash

Sunshine Perez pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the death of 23-year-old Ezekiel Urrutia on Florida's Turnpike.

Homicide

Woman Tells Husband to 'Bring a Gun' to Vegas Walmart, Watches Him Get Killed by Police: Cops

Raqiya Ward allegedly ordered her husband to bring a firearm after an altercation with another shopper, leading to a chaotic shooting that left her husband dead and the other man critically wounded.

Homicide

FBI Deploys Advanced DNA Technology to Review Decades-Old Unsolved Homicides as Cold Case Units Intensify Efforts

Federal and local law enforcement agencies collaborate on new initiatives targeting violent crime spikes in major metropolitan areas.

Homicide

"I Won't Whoop Him No More": Shocking Details Emerge in Death of 5-Year-Old Virginia Boy With "Catastrophic" Injuries, Police Say

Gregory Glenn Martin and Katrina Sudberry face charges including second-degree murder in the boy's death, with court documents revealing a disturbing pattern of abuse and text message exchanges between the couple.

Verdict Homicide

Texas Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Victim Who Was Greeting Him at Front Gate

Adis Hernandez-Rivas pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of Duniel Valladares Fernandez, whose death stemmed from a financial dispute.

Verdict Trials

'You're Stabbing Me?': Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Long Island Yacht Club Stabbing

Kacy Corso admitted to driving her then-boyfriend to the Stony Brook Yacht Club where Christopher Millwater, her ex-partner, was stabbed to death after prosecutors say he 'liked' one of her Facebook posts days earlier.

Homicide

Karl Marx Writings Found in UWS Stabbing Suspect's Apartment, Sources Say

Investigators discovered political writings alongside evidence in Upper West Side homicide case.

Homicide

Family of Grandma Killed in Senseless Stabbing Outside Santa Cruz Mall Reveals Heartbreaking New Details

Relatives speak out after 67-year-old woman fatally stabbed in unprovoked attack at local shopping center, calling for answers as police investigate.

White Collar

'I Want The Cocaine More': Drug Dealer Granted Clemency By Biden Arrested For Alleged Money Laundering Scheme

Lakento Brian Smith, whose life sentence for cocaine trafficking was commuted by President Joe Biden in January 2025, now faces federal charges accusing him of facilitating drug proceeds from Michigan.

Homicide

Wisconsin Woman Accused of Poisoning Ex-Husband With Visine Eye Drops 'Many Times' So He Would Need Her, Police Say

Jessica Meis allegedly used eye drops to contaminate her ex-husband's drinks and CPAP machine over months, telling investigators she wanted him sick so he would rely on her for care.

Homicide

12-Year-Old Michigan Girl's Mysterious Death Under Investigation as Sheriff Probes Social Media Rumors

Bay County investigators await toxicology results while family disputes official account of how Olivia Smith died in trailer park.

Homicide

12-Year-Old Michigan Girl's 'Odd' Death Probed as Police Question Tree Impact Story, Await Toxicology Results

Bay County investigators work to determine what caused Olivia Smith's death amid swirling social media rumors about a possible chase.

Homicide

Florida Couple Starved 5 Children Despite Stocked Kitchen, Instructed Them to Lie to Investigator: Police

Two Jacksonville parents face child neglect charges after doctors at Wolfson Children's Hospital found all five children severely underweight for their ages.

Homicide

Dad's Story That Infant Rolled From His Arms Does Not Explain Baby's Skull Fracture, Brain Bleeding: Police

Taejon Rhodes, 21, charged with child abuse and reckless injury after his 1-month-old son suffered catastrophic injuries that doctors say are inconsistent with a short fall.

Homicide

Woman Needs 70 Stitches After Community Activist Slices Her on Philadelphia Train, Police Say

Rosalind Pichardo-Kent allegedly told the victim 'I got something for people like you' before attacking her with a box cutter over a dispute about manners.

Homicide

'Kill Them And Just Get Probation': Street Racer Gets No Jail Time After Plowing Into Aspiring Teen Firefighter In Las Vegas

Jesus Barraza was driving double the speed limit when he struck and killed 17-year-old Devin Heath, who was months away from graduating high school and.

Verdict Homicide

Jesus Barraza Sentenced to Probation for Killing Aspiring Firefighter in Las Vegas Street Racing Case

Devin Heath, 17, was months from graduating high school when he was struck and killed while crossing the street; prosecutors had sought 28-72 months in prison.

Homicide

Florida Couple Charged in Missing Baby's Death Claimed Child Wasn't Theirs, Called It 'a Prank': Sheriff

Leon Alejandro Jr. and Samantha Angeline Feliz were captured in North Carolina after a months-long investigation into the disappearance of their newborn.

Homicide

Passengers in Texas ICE Shooting Say Officers Were Not in Danger, Driver Was Parked

Eyewitness accounts contradict initial law enforcement narratives about the confrontation that left a driver dead.

Homicide

Celeste Rivas Found Dead in D4vd's Tesla; Rotting Underwear Discovered With Body, Sources Say

The discovery of a woman's body inside a parked vehicle has sparked an active homicide investigation, with authorities piecing together the circumstances surrounding her death.

Homicide

Idaho Woman Wakes to Stranger Allegedly Standing Over Her Bed With Pants Down, Prosecutors Say

Tyler Humphries, 39, is accused of breaking into an eastern Idaho home around 3 a.m. and allegedly telling the victim he planned to rape her until she 'told him the truth'

Homicide

Florida Police Spray Bullets at Murder Suspect's Vehicle Following Car Chase Through Residential Areas

Authorities confirm shots fired during pursuit of homicide suspect; investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Homicide

78-Year-Old South Carolina Woman Charged After 9-Year-Old's Body Temperature Reaches 104 Degrees in Hot Car

Police say June Cooper King left the child and a dog locked inside the vehicle while she shopped at Home Depot as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees.

Homicide

Army Private Shot Near White House Plans to Sue Secret Service After Allegedly Being Hit by Federal Agent's Bullet

Benjamin Del Real Jr., 25, claims he was caught in crossfire during a shootout between a gunman and federal officers while visiting Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day weekend.

Homicide

Beloved NY Soldier Killed in Iranian Attack Remembered as Community Pillar With Smile That Could 'Light Up Room'

Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, a decorated soldier from the Bronx, was killed in an Iranian attack on U.S. forces, leaving behind a family with deep military roots and a community mourning his loss.

Homicide

Trump Attends Dignified Transfer Ceremony for 4 Service Members Killed in Iran Attacks Since Ceasefire Ended

President travels to Dover Air Force Base as families mourn losses following resumption of hostilities with Iran

Homicide

Man Stabs Uber Driver in Chest After Route Dispute, Then Walks to IHOP for Breakfast: Police

Jovaughn Matthie allegedly attacked the driver over a GPS disagreement before being tracked down at a nearby Florida restaurant.

Homicide

Man Waited for Girlfriend's Parents to Leave Before Allegedly Terrorizing Her for Days, Police Say

Jake Thomas Canestrini allegedly held his girlfriend captive at her parents' Rock Springs home for five days, subjecting her to beatings, strangulation, and threats of murder while also abusing the couple's cat.

Homicide

'Secured by a Bungee Cord': Maryland Mother, Boyfriend Charged With Locking 4-Year-Old in Dark Closet 'Daily' for 12 Hours

Kaylynn Nicole Moore and James Earl Stone face child abuse and neglect charges after investigators say the young child was repeatedly confined to a deplorable closet without food.

Verdict Homicide

'Lucky I Don't Kill You': Indiana Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Shooting at Repairman Over $70 Fee

Reba Wilson pleaded guilty to intimidation with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon after allegedly firing at appliance repair technician Nathaniel Baird.

Homicide

Young LA Mom Shot Dead by Stray Bullet While Sleeping Next to 1-Year-Old Daughter

Family identifies victim as 22-year-old mother; child found unharmed beside mother's body in South Central residence.

Homicide

Prosecutors to Present Evidence at Hearing for Musician D4VD in Homicide Case

The rising artist whose viral hit 'Romantic Homicide' once topped charts now faces prosecutors presenting evidence related to an actual homicide investigation.

Homicide

2 Young Children Killed on Doomed Sunday Boat Trip With Grandparents at Jersey Shore, Authorities Say

Local officials describe the incident as a 'real tragedy' for the tight-knit coastal community.

Homicide

Minnesota Man Allegedly Tried to Run Over Campground Employees Because They Watched Him Argue With Girlfriend, Police Say

A 53-year-old Washington County man has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after prosecutors allege he drove directly at two campground employees who witnessed his dispute.

Homicide

'They Ran Over Me Twice': Oregon Woman Says SUV Driver Intentionally Hit Her After McDonald's Breakfast, Then Fled

Estefania Lopez, 22, suffered a fractured pelvis and broken back bone in the Hillsboro hit-and-run that left her with nearly $20,000 in medical bills.

Homicide

8-Year-Old Autistic Girl Found Wandering Naked and Barefoot in Florida Was Living in Biohazard Home, Sheriff Says

Carla Nishikura, 41, is charged with three felony counts of child neglect after authorities say her daughter was discovered outside alone while two other children remained inside the Palm Coast residence.

Homicide

'This Isn't A Threat, It's A Promise': TikToker Charged With Threatening To Kill Trump, Federal Officials

Garry Lee Williams, 44, allegedly posted dozens of violent threats against President Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel and local Tennessee officials on TikTok.

Homicide

Wisconsin Man Faces Trial After Police Say Evidence Contradicts His Claim That Wife Shot Herself Following Infidelity Confrontation

James Radford, who told authorities his wife turned a gun on herself after he discovered her cheating, has been charged with reckless homicide in connection with Sabrina Radford's 2016 death.

Homicide

Woman Lured to Bar, Beaten and Backed Over by Vehicle Before Being Left in Freezing Temperatures, Michigan Police Say

Rajena Linson has been charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder years after the 2022 attack that left a woman with a broken jaw, broken leg, and head hematoma.

Homicide

Michigan Mother Sent Fearful Text Message Hours Before Fiance 'Executed' Her in Front of Their Infant, Court Records Show

Rachel Wooten, 23, was killed by Michael Webb with a gunshot to the neck while their 6-month-old child was inside the home.

Homicide

Nine People Injured in Tucson Shooting; Suspect Shot by Police

Multiple victims transported to area hospitals following violent incident at Tucson location.

Homicide

Two US Service Members Killed, Another Missing After Attack in Jordan, Military Says

The CENTCOM statement marks one of the deadliest incidents involving US forces in the Middle East in recent years.

Homicide

Pennsylvania Man Arrested in Colorado Nearly 3 Years After Wife's Death Initially Ruled Suicide

Anthony Kistle faces criminal homicide charges after investigators determined his wife Karen Kistle, 61, did not die from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Homicide

Florida Father Who Hurled 3 Young Children Over 6-Foot Fence While Fleeing Police Avoids Jail Time

Larry Rada Jr. pleaded no contest to child abuse and other charges, receiving one year of community control followed by four years of probation after allegedly launching the children over a fence during a high-speed chase.

Homicide

Kids Found 'Actively Upset and Crying' in Hot Car as Mom Shopped at Walmart, Florida Police Say

Lovenia Brooks, 33, has been charged with two counts of child neglect after police say she left her infant and another young child alone in a parked Mitsubishi SUV while temperatures hit nearly 97 degrees.

Missing Persons

Arrests Made in Kidnapping of US Forest Service Workers in Northern California

Multiple suspects taken into custody following the reported abduction of federal forestry workers.

Homicide

'Like a Bag of Trash': Suspects Lure 13-Year-Old Ahmad Mims Out of D.C. Apartment Before Fatal Shooting, Police Say

Washington D.C. authorities are searching for the person or persons responsible for the death of Ahmad Mims, who was allegedly shot inside a building on Rosedale Street and dragged to the sidewalk.

Verdict Homicide

Minnesota Man Sentenced to Nearly 22 Years for Shooting His Sleeping Mother in Her Recliner, Then Knocking on Neighbor's Door Covered in Blood

Nathan Davin was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his 74-year-old mother, MaeDean Davin, whom he allegedly shot in the face and beat with a blunt object while she slept.

Homicide

DoorDash Driver's Body Found Stuffed in Trunk of Tesla Off California Highway

Authorities discovered the body of a delivery driver inside a vehicle abandoned near a Southern California interstate, launching a homicide investigation.

Verdict Organized Crime

LA Crips Gang Member Who Flagrantly Advertised $2.8M Bank Fraud on Instagram Sentenced in Federal Case

The Los Angeles-based gang associate promoted elaborate bank fraud scheme to his social media followers before federal authorities caught on.

Homicide

Texas Man Indicted for Alleged Threats to Kill Trump, Blow Up White House With Arsenal of 20 Guns

Peter Bloomfield, 35, allegedly posted hit list targeting the president, Elon Musk, and federal agents while researching explosives, according to federal prosecutors.

Homicide

Pennsylvania Woman Allegedly Stabs Boyfriend After Being Told to 'Get Out,' Claims She Only 'Poked' Him With Serrated Knife

The victim told police his girlfriend of eight years attacked him as he tried to end their relationship, leaving him with stab wounds to his chest and abdomen.

Homicide

'They Are Going to Shoot Me Dead': Nevada Woman Indicted on 34 Felony Charges After Allegedly Threatening Mass Shooting, Stockpiling Arsenal Including Rocket Launcher

Allison Howlett allegedly told her spouse she wanted to provoke officers into killing her in a 'suicide by cop' scenario while amassing more than 46 firearms.

Homicide

Idaho Chiropractor Accused of Pulling Woman From SUV, Slapping Two Children Over 'Disrespect'

Brady Fielding, 39, faces domestic battery and child injury charges stemming from two separate incidents in Idaho Falls.

Homicide

DUI Driver in Fake Sheriff's Vehicle Arrested by California Highway Patrol in Stockton

Alleged impostor driving under influence was pulled over while operating vehicle outfitted to resemble official law enforcement car, authorities say.

Homicide

Gabbriana 'Gabby' Boyster, 16, Fatally Shot by Friend in Missouri Home

Missouri teenager found dead with gunshot wound to head by her mother; three teenage boys charged in connection with the homicide.

Homicide

Woman Stabs Friend With Scissors After Being Told She Couldn't Drink Beer in Uber, Police Say

Lynn Marie Zamora allegedly attacked her male friend twice with a pair of scissors during a rideshare dispute in Miami.

Homicide

Teen Couple Accused of Killing 5 Family Members in East St. Louis Shootings That Left 2 Injured

Police say the accused teens, who were in a relationship their family opposed, allegedly made a hit list on social media before the shooting rampage.

Verdict Homicide

'He Snapped': Las Vegas Man Sentenced for Stabbing Girlfriend to Death After She Refused to Make Rice

Jose Galan-Preval receives 14 to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for killing Yaimara Leyva-Cadet, whom he blamed for relationship tensions.

Verdict Homicide

Idaho Man Gets 40 Days in Jail After Attacking Girlfriend Over Camping Equipment, Threatening to Abuse Her for 10 Years

Jonryheem Wolfley-Peoples, a former college football player who once attended Saints rookie minicamp, was convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery and harassment.

Homicide

Wyoming Woman Accused of Pouring Scalding Water on 4-Year-Old's Head, Allegedly Because He Was 'Ugly'

Richellena Rule-Monroy faces aggravated child abuse charges after doctors found the boy had severe burns, brain hemorrhages and dozens of other injuries consistent with prolonged physical abuse.

Homicide

Domestic Violence Suspect Found Hiding in Haystack After California Deputies Use Clever Tactic to Locate Him

Placer County authorities employed an unconventional search method to uncover a man allegedly wanted on domestic violence charges.

Verdict Homicide

Florida Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Death of Girlfriend's 93-Year-Old Mother

Javier Rosado Martinez sentenced to life in prison without parole for strangling and beating Dolores Padilla-Marrero at Orlando assisted living facility.

Homicide

Three Female Teens Arrested After Drive-By Acid Attack Left Six Women Hospitalized in Jersey City

Authorities allege the teens hurled corrosive liquid at a group of women from a moving vehicle, causing severe chemical burns.

Homicide

'No One Stopped Him': Oregon Hospital Patient Died After Drinking over 5 Gallons of Toilet Water While Staff Did Nothing, Lawsuit Alleges

Kenneth Hass died in a seclusion room at Oregon State Hospital after allegedly consuming approximately 89 cups of water in three hours while workers stood by, according to his family's legal complaint.

Trials

Mother of Boy Who Froze to Death After Father Forced Him to Sleep in Freezing Garage Agrees to $9M Settlement

Justyna Zubko-Valva, who sued Suffolk County for failing to protect her son Tommy despite her repeated abuse claims, will settle her wrongful death lawsuit before the civil case reached trial.

Verdict Homicide

Father Shot While Unloading Soccer Balls From Vehicle Receives Justice as Teen Sentenced to 40 Years

Mark McKenzie survived being shot at close range in his Maryland neighborhood and spent 12 days on life support after the senseless attack.

Verdict Homicide

NYC Man Who Killed Ex While She Pushed Their Baby in Stroller Sentenced to Life

The defendant reportedly showed little remorse during sentencing for the daylight murder that shocked New York City.

Developing Homicide

Search Intensifies for California Mom Who Vanished After Dropping Daughter at Camp, Making 2 Puzzling Stops

Authorities are investigating the mysterious disappearance of a Southern California mother after she was captured on surveillance video dropping her daughter off at summer camp and making two unexplained stops.

Homicide

Husband Stabbed Wife More Than 16 Times Because He 'Wanted to Make Her Stop Talking,' Police Say

Nathaniel Scott Gotham, 32, is charged with attempted first-degree murder in the brutal attack on his wife at their Mesa, Arizona home.

Homicide

Federal Judge Sanctions Trump Attorneys, Refers Lawyer to Florida Bar in Collusive IRS Lawsuit Case

Judge Kathleen Williams found the lawsuit seeking $1.776 billion was brought for 'improper purpose' with no adverseness between parties.

Verdict Homicide

Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Pregnant Girlfriend 34 Times After Domestic Dispute

Saleebaan Mohamed Abdirisaaq admitted to killing Falus Ali, 24, and her unborn child at 17 weeks gestation in their St. Cloud apartment.

Homicide

Former Florida Officer Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Hitting 104 MPH in 50 Zone, Killing 6-Year-Old Girl

Zachary Krug allegedly drove at more than double the speed limit because he was running late for his shift before crashing into a woman's SUV on April 15.

Verdict Homicide

Iowa Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Accidental Shooting Death of Friend During New Year's Day Argument

Jordan Isaac Carmi told the court he thought pointing a gun at Tony Young 'could end the conversation' while drunk and high.

Homicide

66-Year-Old Man Killed in Random Parking Lot Shooting After Lunch at Arizona Buffet

Frank Vitale, who had just purchased a home to retire in Arizona with his sister, was shot and killed by a stranger as he sat in his car.

Homicide

Memphis Man Allegedly Kills Longtime Bully After Years of Mocking, Police Say

Marquillo Kelly, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Darrell Jones.

Homicide

Woman Tells Police 'I Didn't Stab Him' After Allegedly Slashing Boyfriend With 9-Inch Kitchen Knife in Tennessee

Jasminne Lynn Thomas faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated domestic assault after deputies say she stabbed her boyfriend during a July 4th argument in Ooltewah.

Homicide

Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect Colt Gray Set to Change Plea

The teenager accused of killing four people at the Georgia school in 2024 is expected to enter a new plea ahead of trial.

Verdict Homicide

'All Gone': West Virginia Father Sentenced to Life for Stabbing Fiancee and Her Mother to Death, Setting Home on Fire

Joshua Russell Morrow showed no remorse at sentencing, maintaining his innocence while victims' families struggled to comprehend the loss of two women.

Homicide

Man Repeatedly Tried to Run Over Woman Holding 1-Year-Old in McDonald's Drive-Thru, Police Say

Shai Wise, 22, allegedly attempted to strike the mother of his child twice while she held their toddler outside a Memphis fast-food restaurant.

Verdict Trials

Husband Convicted of Murder in Disappearance of Southern California Mother Maya Millete

Larry Millete, who maintained his innocence throughout the sensational two-month trial, was found guilty of killing his wife, whose body has never been recovered.

Homicide

Jesse Matthews Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Hannah Graham, James Madison University Student

Charlottesville community reflects on years-long investigation that connected the 2014 disappearance to additional unsolved cases.

Homicide

Erika Kirk Demands Transparency in Pretrial Hearing to Combat Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Husband Charlie Kirk's Assassination

The widow of the slain conservative commentator joins Charlie Kirk's parents in filing a motion alleging evidence was improperly shielded from victims during proceedings against Tyler Robinson.

Trials

Former Olympian Pleads Not Guilty in Reflecting Pool Damage Case

The former athlete appeared in federal court facing charges related to damage at the National Mall landmark.

Homicide

Two Californians Charged With Plotting Terrorist Attack at UFC Freedom 250 Event Near White House

Federal prosecutors allege the pair planned to carry out mass casualty attack during high-profile presidential campaign event featuring UFC fighters.

Verdict Homicide

'My Dad Is Trying to Stab My Mom': 13-Year-Old Girl Witnessed Father's Fatal Attack on Her Mother in New Jersey Kitchen

Wellington Leonardo was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter for killing his wife Rosanna Rodriguez while their four young daughters were home.

Homicide

NYPD Officer Charged With Sexually Abusing Underage Relative Over 5-Year Period: Sources

The alleged victim is a family member who was a child during the earliest incidents, according to law enforcement sources.

Homicide

Murdered Mom From Affluent NY Suburb Had Struggled for Years With Troubled Son Before Being Killed in Her Home

Scarsdale mother allegedly killed by her adult son, whom she had long tried to help through documented struggles with behavioral and legal issues.

Verdict Trials

Irish Citizen Found Guilty of Murdering American Woman Mackenzie Michalski in Hungary

A Hungarian court convicted an Irish man in the death of 24-year-old Mackenzie Michalski, whose body was found weeks after she disappeared during a solo trip.

Homicide

Second Person in 4 Days Is Fatally Shot in Memphis by Federal Task Force Member

A second person in four days was fatally shot by a member of a federal task force in Memphis, according to authorities.

Verdict Homicide

Florida Mother Convicted of Murdering Adopted Son, 4, Who Didn't Resist Beatings Because Abuse Was 'Normal'

Patricia Saintizaire adopted Bryan Boyer from Haiti in April 2023; prosecutors say she beat him so routinely he stopped fighting back before his death.

Homicide

Colorado Man Allegedly Followed Ex-Girlfriend After Work, Struck Her Car and Murdered Her

Haley Rippetoe's family received iPhone crash notifications and found her body in a ditch near Erie — her father said he immediately suspected her ex-boyfriend.

Homicide

Florida Man Allegedly Strangled Ex-Girlfriend, Dumped Backpack Filled With Human Waste and Hot Sauce as 'Payback'

Daniel Niemiec, 20, is charged with domestic battery by strangulation and two counts of domestic violence battery in Broward County.

Missing Persons

Parks Director Accused of Leaving 5-Year-Old in Van Overnight Has Case Dismissed After Officer Misses Court Date

Zonya Ray, former Parks & Recreation director for Opa-locka, Florida, had her citation dismissed when the issuing officer failed to appear in court.

Homicide

Infant, 5-Year-Old Found Covered in Bug Bites Pulled from Filthy Philadelphia Home With Dozens of Animals and No Running Water, Feds Say

FBI agents executing a terroristic threats investigation discovered two young girls living in deplorable conditions alongside about 40 cats, a dog, garbage, and feces.

Homicide

'He Was Drowning Too': 15-Year-Old Kentucky Boy Begged Drunk Father for Help as Car Filled With Creek Water Before He Died, Police Say

David Rhodes allegedly drove his Mustang into a flooded creek near Elizabethtown while nearly twice the legal alcohol limit, causing his teenage son to drown.

Trials

New Video Emerges in Trial for Charlie Kirk's Suspected Killer

Court proceedings advance as prosecutors present additional evidence in high-profile murder case.

Homicide

'I Gave You Life, I Can F—ing End Your Life': Mother Allegedly Tried to Drown 15-Year-Old Daughter in Minnesota Lake After Fight Over Phone

Jasmine Marie Laws, 35, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after witnesses say they pulled her off her daughter at Battle Lake.

Homicide

Teen Shot Man in Head, Then Enlisted His Mother's Help to Cover Up Crime, Tennessee Police Say

Bridgit A. Riley, 47, has been charged with tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Verdict Homicide

'How The F— Is She Still Breathing?': Kentucky Teen Who Recorded Fatal Attack On Grandmother Sentenced To Life With Possibility Of Parole

Wyatt Testerman, who admitted to beating 74-year-old Cheri Oliver with a metal tumbler after checking her pulse during the assault, was sentenced Tuesday in Erlanger.

Homicide

Passenger Used Handful of Pens to Attack Dad Traveling With Wife and 7-Year-Old, Feds Say

Julio Alvarez Lopez allegedly fashioned pens wrapped in rubber bands into a weapon and attacked the victim, believing he was being followed by cartel members.

Homicide

'I Over-Killed Him, Right?': Florida Man Charged With Murdering Roommate Who Moved In and Tried to 'Dominate the House,' Police Say

Jermaine Carol Grant allegedly told police his roommate was trying to take over their home before he shot 38-year-old Xavier Pringle multiple times.

Homicide

"Eat Them One by One": Kentucky Woman Accused of Beating Victim, Firing Shots at Neighbors Over McDonald's Breakfast Dispute

Macey Jo May, 25, allegedly attacked two women and fired a gun at witnesses who tried to intervene during a confrontation that began over a child's breakfast trip.

Homicide

Nanny Stabbed Michigan Grandfather Over 40 Times With Screwdriver While Babysitting 3-Year-Old: Prosecutors

An 83-year-old man who went to check on his granddaughter died from multiple sharp-force injuries after what prosecutors describe as a prolonged attack inside a Royal Oak basement.

Homicide

Man Allegedly Kept Dead Wife's Body in Kentucky Home for 4 Months Before Welfare Check

John George Emrich, 59, has been charged with abuse of a corpse after deputies discovered his wife's remains inside a Hardin County residence.

Homicide

'Dead as Fried Chicken': Tennessee Man Charged With Killing Wife After Allegedly Saying She Was 'the Devil'

Douglas Rawl, 57, is accused of fatally shooting his wife Allison multiple times in their College Grove home before calling 911 to confess.

Homicide

Family of 4 Killed When Allegedly Drunk Driver Smashes Into Their Disabled Car on Michigan Interstate

Charles Dean Pace faces four counts of second-degree murder after prosecutors allege he was driving over 90 mph and more than three times the legal alcohol limit when he struck a family of four stopped on I-75.

Verdict Homicide

Delaware Woman Found Stabbed 58 Times, Dismembered Body Stuffed in Suitcase After Ex-Boyfriend Waited at Her Apartment

Nobert Matara pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison for the December killing of Tracy Nyariki.

Homicide

Boy, 6, Whose Father Was Fatally Shot Before Birth, Hit by Bullet in Coney Island Mass Shooting

Child survived the chest wound and was rushed to a hospital; family had already been touched by gun violence years earlier

Homicide

Phoenix Firefighters Accused of Dropping 76-Year-Old Man Down Stairs in Office Chair, Leading to His Death

Ronald Shuck's family alleges firefighters used a rolling desk chair instead of a gurney, causing injuries that left him in a vegetative state before he died.

Verdict Homicide

Delaware Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Ex-Girlfriend, Stabbing Her 58 Times and Stuffing Remains in Suitcase

Nobert Matara pleaded guilty to first-degree murder nearly two years after Tracy Nyariki was killed at her Newark apartment.

Homicide

11-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished Minutes Into Boat Ride With Neighbor Found Dead in Lake Erie

Angelique Cunningham disappeared shortly after the boat left Meinke Marina; authorities recovered her remains near the same area where a second victim's body was found.

Homicide

Kentucky Woman Accused of Stranding 91-Year-Old in 101-Degree Heat After He Refused to Buy Her Cigarettes

Nikki Reed Hoskins allegedly removed the elderly man's keys from his disabled vehicle, leaving him trapped in dangerous summer heat.

Homicide

Chilling Video Shows Teen Suspect Waving Gun Moments Before Allegedly Shooting NYPD Detective In Back

Security footage allegedly captures the terrifying moment a teenage suspect brandished a firearm before opening fire on a New York City police detective.

Homicide

Jahzir Collins: Man Sought in Milwaukee McDonald's Shooting After Employee Dumped Caramel Frappes Over Threats to Kill Manager, Police Say

Four people were wounded when gunfire erupted outside the Capitol Drive restaurant following a dispute over drinks that began with threats to shoot the manager in the face.

Homicide

70-Year-Old Florida Woman Shot Three Times in Back While Walking to Bus Stop, Authorities Say

Kevin Millares, 27, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly ambushing the victim during her morning routine near Egan Drive.

Verdict Homicide

Kentucky Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison After High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash Killing 10-Year-Old Jake Luxemburger

Tymetrius Walter pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and other charges for the September 2023 crash that claimed the life of a boy weeks before his 11th birthday.

Homicide

Ohio Man Allegedly Blamed Playground Popsicle Fight for 6-Year-Old's Injuries — Until the Boy Talked to Police

Kev'Ronn Brown faces charges of endangering children with specifications of torture and cruel abuse after allegedly assaulting his partner's son in a hotel room.

Homicide

8-Year-Old Girl Killed by Illegal Firework 'Cake' During July 4 Celebration, California DA Says

Earl Decastro, 47, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors say he set off an illegal $400 firework 'cake' as a grand finale that sent mortars flying into a crowd gathered to watch.

Verdict Homicide

Florida Man Sentenced to 40 Years After Mother Discovers Dead Girlfriend Under Tarp During Hurricane Milton

Robert Hendrix pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Kristin Carrier, whose body was found wrapped in a tarp inside his Jacksonville bedroom.

Verdict Homicide

'I Have Her Ashes on My Chest': Kentucky Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing His 9-Month-Old Daughter

Syied Epps pleaded guilty to murder via domestic violence in the July 2023 death of infant Sykia Epps, whom he allegedly slammed down, causing fatal brain trauma.

Verdict Homicide

An 80-Year-Old Lyft Driver Picked Up a Passenger. He Had No Idea That Man Had Just Killed a Woman.

Joshua Gossett was sentenced to 150 years in prison for the murders of Shunish Baggett and Richard Skelskey, whose daughter found him dead on the kitchen floor.

Verdict Homicide

Washington Man Who Shot Sleeping Mother in Head as 7-Year-Old Son Lay Beside Her Sentenced to 25 Years

Christopher Johnson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of Irah Sok, a well-known photographer in Everett, Washington.

Homicide

New Mexico Mom Avoids Jail After Letting Sons Host Graduation Party Where She Did Shots With Teens Before Guest Fatally Shot Himself

Crystal Aguilar pleaded no contest to selling alcohol to minors and received 18 months probation for the May 2025 party that ended in a teenager's death.

Homicide

Boy Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Infant Girl to Ground, Killing Her at Southern California Home

The 14-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a baby girl who died from her injuries at Children's Hospital of Orange County.

Homicide

Arizona Mother Tucks Battered Husband Into Bed After Son's Attack, Finds Him Dead the Next Morning: Police

Tyler Lachmann allegedly beat both his parents during an unprovoked assault at their Tucson home before his 73-year-old father succumbed to his injuries.

Missing Persons

LA's Hoover Gang Accused of Branding Women, Trafficking Girls as Young as 14 in Massive Sex Ring Bust

Federal and local authorities announce Operation Broken Blade takedown, charging 25 alleged sex traffickers with horrifying acts of violence against victims on LA's Figueroa Corridor.

Verdict Homicide

That's Just Crazy to Me': Former KCPD Officer Found Guilty of Murdering 71-Year-Old Man Outside Walmart in Random Parking Lot Confrontation

Taquiza Johnson faces life in prison after jury convicts him of second-degree murder in the August 2024 shooting death of Ronald Barnett.

Homicide

Honda Civic Driver Made U-Turn, Struck Scooter Rider Again and Ran Over His Body Before Fleeing: Police

Tony Vasquez, a musician who played bass with his father in a band, was killed in what authorities describe as a drunken hit-and-run in Irving, Texas.

Homicide

'I Told You I Was Gonna Do It': Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing at Minnesota Group Home, Police Say

Luke McLane allegedly killed 30-year-old Glapoujay Garmondeh at the St. Luke Home in Cold Spring after making prior death threats against the victim.

Homicide

Never Seen a Kid Out Here: 4 Arrested After 16 Children Allegedly Found Living in Ohio Home With One Bathroom

Neighbors tell investigators they never saw any children at the residence, which authorities describe as having 'horrific' conditions.

Homicide

'I Wanted to Kill Him': Idaho Man Accused of Stabbing Roommate in Neck Over Being Woken for Medication

Dylan Michael Myler allegedly attacked his roommate twice with a pocketknife after the victim tried to give him schizophrenia medication, police say.

Homicide

Long Island Music Teacher Allegedly Strangled Sister-in-Law After Lusting Over Her for Nearly a Decade

Joseph Horner, 27, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Victoria Castle, 25, while his wife was away on a bachelorette trip.

Homicide

North Dakota Woman Accused of Throwing Scalding Water on Neighbor After Asking 'Are You Gonna Run?'

Crystal Dean, 25, allegedly attacked her neighbor at The Arbors apartment complex in Fargo, causing severe burns to the woman's neck, shoulders, and back.

Verdict Homicide

Michigan Father Sentenced to Life After Children Describe 'Good Morning' Before He Shot Them With .380, Killing Son

Jeffrey Smerer pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges in the September 2025 attack that left his 17-year-old dead and two other children critically injured.

Homicide

Man Allegedly Blamed 'Empty Stomach' for Fatal Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Milwaukee Man, Police Say

Alan Ontiveros, 23, told his girlfriend he 'won't see you for a long time' after colliding head-on with Faisal Hussain's Honda Civic, according to police.

Cold Case Cold Cases

'You and Dad Are Next': Woman Accused of Stabbing Sister and Father Referenced Brother's Unsolved Death, Police Say

Tamara Stone allegedly warned her sister that 'Brian was first' before attacking both victims with a 12-inch kitchen knife inside their father's Vermont mobile home.

Homicide

Father Finds His 1-Year-Old Shot Dead After Mother Allegedly Killed Both Children, Tennessee Police Say

Jessica Quarles is charged with killing her 1-year-old daughter and 11-year-old stepdaughter before attempting to take her own life in Obion County.

Developing Missing Persons

NY Police Search for Missing Nonverbal Autistic Boy, 7, Nephew of Michigan Mayor

Harbe Nagi disappeared from a graduation celebration in Menands on Sunday afternoon; family offers $10,000 reward as authorities deploy ice cream trucks to lure him out.

Homicide

Man Pummeled 76-Year-Old Woman to Death in Hotel Room, Left Body for Maids: Police

Paul Stottler, 39, is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing Emma Jean Mullins at a Holiday Inn Express in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Homicide

Dad Grabs Infant Daughter by Neck After Breaking Down Door, Threatens Family With Gun to Kill Them, Police Say

Victor Battle Jr., 21, has been charged with strangulation, child cruelty and aggravated assault after allegedly attacking his girlfriend and their baby in Washington, D.C.

Homicide

Wisconsin Man Allegedly Told Girlfriend He 'Won't See You for a Long Time' After Fatal DUI Crash That Killed 47-Year-Old

Alan Ontiveros, 23, is charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle in connection with the death of Faisal Hussain in Milwaukee.

Homicide

Man Who Posed as Amazon Driver Attacked California Woman, Boyfriend He Met Through Online Gaming

Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef traveled from Canada to Salinas after developing a year-long obsession with his victim.

Homicide

Ohio Mom Accused of Starving 2-Year-Old Daughter, Leaving Her Home Alone for 12-Hour Overnight Shifts

The child weighed just 17 pounds when brought to Cincinnati Children's Hospital—half the normal weight for her age, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Homicide

Father and 11-Year-Old Daughter Shot While Waiting for McDonald's Order in Florida Ambush, Police Say

The child and her dad were struck while sitting in their vehicle at a Hallandale Beach fast-food restaurant as an altercation between multiple individuals erupted into gunfire.

Homicide

7-Month-Old Baby Girl Dies After 10-Year-Old Boy Shoots Her in St. Louis Home, Police Say

The infant, identified as Kiyomi Parker, was struck in the head by a firearm allegedly found under her father's mattress.

Homicide

Texas Mothers Charged After 2-Month-Old Baby Suffered Seizures, Brain Bleeding From Alleged Assault by Older Siblings Left in Their Care

Sidney Whitt and Jacqulun Morales allegedly left their children—including a newborn—alone with an 18-year-old relative while they went partying at a hotel, police say.

Homicide

Alabama Mother of 3 Strangled by Boyfriend, Who Then Dies of Heart Attack Dumping Her Body in Woods

Daniel Robbins was found dead beside Jessica Folds along County Road 86 in Lanett after allegedly strangling the mother of three.

Developing Missing Persons

Police Search for Two Runaway NJ Teens Last Seen Fleeing Officers at Connecticut Train Station

Braydon Morrisey and Dominic Dilberto, both 14, evaded MTA police custody at Stamford station and remain missing, officials say.

Verdict Homicide

Canadian Gamer Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder of California Couple After Posing as Amazon Driver

Devin Wolfgang Vanderhoef, 26, receives two consecutive life sentences for brutal November 2024 home invasion in Salinas that left victims stabbed and choked.

Homicide

Pennsylvania Woman Claims She Was Thrown to Ground, Breaks Ribs During Argument With Boyfriend at Home: Police

Alex Caudell, 28, has been charged with simple assault and harassment in connection with the alleged domestic violence incident in Lycoming County.

Verdict Trials

San Diego Father Pleads Guilty to Dosing His Children With Psilocybin Mushrooms, Running Drug Operation With Kids

Randal Vance admitted in federal court to giving his 9 and 11-year-old daily hallucinogenic doses while operating a mushroom trafficking ring with his wife and accomplice.

Homicide

Grandmother Suspected in Deaths of Daughter, Four Children in Upstate New York

A handwritten note and evidence suggest Amy Steadman killed her daughter Sarah Myers and four grandchildren just weeks before they were set to spend summer with their father in Utah.

Homicide

Exonerated Man's Widow, Daughter Call $35M Settlement in Yogurt Shop Murders 'Blood Money'

Kimberli and Marisa Pierce reach settlement with Austin after 35 years of grief, but family says compensation was never their priority — it's about systemic reform.

Homicide

Turkish Court Convicts 4 in Deaths of German Tourist Family Poisoned by Hotel Insecticide

A family of four from Germany, including two young children, died after phosphine gas seeped into their Istanbul hotel room during a bedbug treatment.

Homicide

Owner of Vicious Dogs Arrested After Pack Allegedly Chased 12-Year-Old Boy to His Drowning Death at California Park

Kenneth Dobbins, 68, faces involuntary manslaughter and negligent animal ownership charges in connection with the June 18 death of Fernando Torres Moreno.

Homicide

West Virginia Woman Crawled Through Woods to Escape Boyfriend After He Attacked Her Over Missing Headlamp, Police Say

Frank Victor Calvert Jr. has been charged with felony strangulation following an alleged domestic violence incident in Preston County.

Homicide

Child May Lose Ability to See After Minnesota Dad Admits He Was 'A Bit Lackluster' With Patience for Crying

Dylan Raymond Strain inflicted 60 combined fractures on his 3-month-old twin sons and now faces nearly 16 years in prison.

Homicide

Family Demands Answers in Death of Kosher Bakery Owner, 75, Found Shot Dead at Queens Park

Relatives of Albert Itzkowitz, also a nursing home rabbi and volunteer EMT, say he was 'visibly Jewish' and targeted – as reward for information climbs to $20,000.

Trials

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Trump's $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, Orders DOJ to Prepare for Discovery

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema found Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's congressional assurances insufficient without sworn declarations, calling the administration's reluctance 'particularly concerning.'

Organized Crime

New Mexico Governor Demands Criminal Investigation Into DEA Over Alleged Fentanyl Shipment Failures

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham calls for state AG to examine whether federal agents violated New Mexico law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach communities.

Verdict Homicide

Jeff Metcalf, Father of Slain Teen Austin Metcalf, Speaks Out After Son's Killer Convicted of First-Degree Murder

The grieving father breaks his silence following the conviction in his son's killing, marking what he calls a long-awaited moment of justice.

Homicide

Camp Mystic Files for Bankruptcy Nearly Year After Texas Floods Killed 27

The all-girls Christian summer camp's bankruptcy filing halts pending lawsuits as families seek accountability for catastrophic July 4 flood deaths.

Homicide

Connecticut Mom Charged With Murder of Newborn Son She Allegedly Placed in Remote Dumpster While Still Alive

Dominique Harrison, 28, faces $2.5M bond after police say she admitted putting her newborn son in a Danbury dumpster so no one could save him.

Homicide

'I'm Going to Cut Off the President's Head': New York Man Accused of Threatening Trump With Murder, Rape

Joshua Alexander, 43, allegedly posted dozens of violent threats against President Donald Trump and his family on social media, federal prosecutors say.

Verdict Trials

Eight Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Texas Immigration Center Protest Shooting That Wounded Officer

Benjamin Song receives 100-year federal sentence for attempted murder; seven co-defendants get 30 to 70 years on terrorism-related charges connected to antifa

Homicide

North Carolina Mom Fleeing Police at 111 MPH Crashes Into Tree, Killing Her 3 Unrestrained Children

Megan Scott allegedly refused to put her three sons in car seats or seat belts before leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended in tragedy in Fayetteville.

Homicide

18-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Deadly Butte County Library Shooting That Left Two Dead, Child Injured

Bradley Scott Sayer allegedly told investigators he wanted to carry out a 'Columbine-type' attack at the Northern California library where children and teens frequently gather for events.

Missing Persons

Investigators: Ransom Notes Sent in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Appear Authentic, Including Note Claiming She Died

Two notes addressed to the family of the missing 84-year-old Tucson woman were likely sent from the same computer IP address, according to investigators.

Homicide

Actor James Handy's Alleged Killer Found Mentally Incompetent for Prosecution, Court Rules

Michael Gledhill, 44, charged with murder in stabbing death of the 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor, cannot understand charges against him, judge determines.

Homicide

'Tire Marks on Her Head': Arizona Man Allegedly Robbed, Ran Over 66-Year-Old Woman in Front of Husband While Couple Was House Hunting

Ali Hcaimi, 23, is charged with first-degree murder and robbery after police say he used a dropped key ruse to lure the victim before dragging her under his Lexus wheels.

Homicide

North Carolina Mother Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Three Sons Killed in 111 mph Police Chase

Jae'Coda Thomas (3), Ju'Mari Thomas (6), and Jack Thomas (8) were ejected from their mother's car and pronounced dead at the scene after she allegedly fled officers at more than double the speed limit.

Homicide

'You're F—ing Killing Me': Florida Man With Top-Secret Clearance Allegedly Stabs Girlfriend to Death During 911 Call

Amanda Roark, 37, can be heard pleading for her life on the emergency call before Kyle Sanchez allegedly confessed to killing her.

Homicide

Michigan Man Threatened to Shoot 3 Nurses Outside Hospital, Police Say

Walter Dwhite Smith allegedly pointed a handgun at three nurses on break and warned them not to take another step before fleeing the scene.

Homicide

One-Armed Gambino Mobster Accused of Pulling Off $1.7 Million Chanel Heist in Manhattan

Thomas Dono, 52, allegedly supervised a crew of 10 who stole hundreds of items from the luxury retailer's flagship store during a three-hour burglary.

Homicide

Whistleblower Alleges DEA Allowed Hundreds of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills to Hit New Mexico Streets

Internal documents reveal federal agents monitored but did not seize a massive fentanyl shipment as part of efforts to build larger prosecutions, raising questions about the balance between catching 'big fish' and protecting public safety.

Homicide

NYPD Sergeant Struck by Stolen Car, Flung Through Air During Bronx Chase Before Fellow Officer Opens Fire

The suspect allegedly rammed multiple officers with a stolen Kia Sport before another cop shot him as he tried to reverse through a crowd of police in the Fordham section.

Homicide

7 Killed, Dozens Injured in String of Chicago Weekend Shootings

At least 38 people wounded across two dozen separate incidents since Friday evening, authorities say.

Homicide

'I'm Coming Back to Shoot You': California Man Allegedly Killed Victim Over Cheating Suspicion, Police Say

Samuel Magdaleno is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Adrian Anthony Montiel in Bakersfield.

Homicide

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit Inside Brooklyn Home, NYPD Says

Maria Santos Flores, 36, discovered by her sister at her Bay Ridge residence; husband tells investigators he suspects someone may have followed her home from work.

Homicide

Family Heartbroken After 24-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Killed by Boyfriend in Pomona Double Homicide

Veronica Lopez was shot and killed inside a California apartment complex before her family realized she was the victim while watching live police chase coverage on television.

Homicide

17-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Times Square Gunfire Sends Tourists Scrambling; Gang Link Probed

The teen suspect was arrested at the scene with a Glock pistol recovered, authorities said.

Homicide

Georgia Couple Charged With Murdering Atlanta Bartender, Dismembering Body and Dumping Parts in Reservoir

Mario Andre Barber and Brittany Amber Baker have each been charged with murder in the death of 37-year-old Jamal Parker, whose remains were found scattered across a Douglas County reservoir.

Verdict Homicide

Ohio Babysitter Sentenced After Being Found Wearing Blood-Soaked Sweatshirt Following Beating of Friend's Toddler

Amanda Leigh Greger, who police say beat the 1-year-old daughter of her "lifetime friend" while the mother worked an overnight shift, received at least 3.5 years in prison.

Homicide

Idaho Father Charged With Injury to Child After Allegedly Refusing Life-Saving Treatment for Daughter's Sepsis

Joshua Bailey allegedly told doctors at Idaho Falls Community Hospital that 'the hospital machines were causing these issues and she did not need any help' as his 10-year-old with cerebral palsy lay dying.

Homicide

Carlos Mencia Arrested at Encino Mansion in $8.7 Million Tax Fraud Case

The comedian, whose legal name is Ned Arnel Holness, was taken into custody during a dramatic law enforcement operation as investigators seized boxes and evidence containers from his home.

Homicide

Ex-Broadway Dancer Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Subway Shove of Retired Social Worker Ross Falzone, 76

Rhamell Burke told investigators he "freaked out" and claimed 'muscle spasms' caused him to push the beloved educator down a Chelsea subway staircase.

Homicide

Man, 37, Clinging to Life After Stabbing Inside NYC Residence for the Blind

Victim knifed in stomach at Chelsea building housing Selis Manor and Associated Blind Foundation; police investigate motive

Homicide

Judge Dismisses Rape Charge Against Former BYU Wide Receiver Parker Kingston; Prosecutors Vow to Refile

Washington County prosecutors say they cannot proceed to trial without the alleged victim, whose documented medical condition prevents her from participating in proceedings.

Homicide

San Diego Man Arrested on Federal Terrorism Charges for Allegedly Funneling $600K to Hamas

Reda Mazen Rida Sabassi is accused of posing as a humanitarian while secretly raising funds for the designated terrorist organization.

Verdict Homicide

Arkansas Mother Avoids Jail Time After Admitting to Abusing 6-Month-Old Baby, Calling Infant 'Potato' and 'Sack of Flour'

Ryanne Foster pleaded guilty to second-degree battery and was sentenced to three years of probation after doctors said the infant's injuries resembled those from a severe car accident.

Homicide

'This A—Hole Has Pushed Me Past My Limit': 76-Year-Old Shot Neighbor Between the Eyes With .38 Revolver Over Mister Rogers Music, Court Records Say

Chad VanScotter, 53, was killed by his neighbor David Boyd in Clarkston, Washington, after an ongoing dispute over loud music that included a Mister Rogers song.

Homicide

Missouri Mother Charged After 1-Year-Old Starved to Death on 250-Calorie Daily Diet of Food Pouches, Police Say

Sausha Mia Myers allegedly kept her daughter on a starvation diet of yogurt and fruit pouches while the child weighed just 10 pounds — less than half the average weight for her age.

Verdict Homicide

Illegal Migrant Who Sexually Assaulted Corpse on NYC Subway Sentenced to 5 Years

Felix Rojas pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and robbing Jorge Gonzalez, 37, whose body he found unconscious on an R train in Manhattan.

Homicide

Salvadoran Migrant, 59, Allegedly Raped 16-Year-Old Girl After She Refused His Advances: DA

Antonio Melendez Reyes stalked the teenager as she walked home in Huntington before attacking her in an alley, prosecutors said.

Missing Persons

Costa Rican Authorities Tell California Father Missing Daughter Likely Died in 'Water-Related Accident' at Yoga Retreat

Ashley Phillips, 30, vanished while hiking to a waterfall on June 2 as Tropical Storm Cristina battered the region with flooding and mudslides.

Homicide

U.S. Citizen From Texas Arrested in Colombia Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of 7-Year-Old Boy

Colombian authorities took the 36-year-old suspect into custody after witnesses reported seeing the alleged abuse on a Bogota balcony; three children were found in his apartment.

Homicide

Georgia Mother Shot in Both Ankles During Accidental Walmart Discharge, Police Say

A 34-year-old woman was struck by bullet shrapnel while shopping with her children after a 21-year-old man's unsecured pistol discharged in his pocket, authorities said.

Homicide

7-Year-Old New York Boy Starved to Death in Locked Room While School Failed to Report His Absences, Lawsuit Alleges

Peter Cuacuas weighed just 37 pounds when he died of malnutrition on February 10, 2021, after months without logging into virtual classes.

Homicide

Florida Woman Allegedly Tells Mom 'Yes, I Did Try to Run Your F—ing Children Over' After Swerving Car at Kids on Sidewalk

Pamela Dresser, 59, is accused of enhanced aggravated assault and child abuse after police say she used children as 'target practice' in Cocoa, Florida.

Verdict Homicide

Father Pleads Guilty to Murder in Death of 10-Year-Old Maine Boy Who Was Forced to Eat Dog Food, Bound with Zip Ties

Joshua Smith joins his wife and the child's grandmother in pleading guilty for their roles in the killing of Braxtyn Smith, who authorities say suffered two years of abuse.

Missing Persons

Mexican Crime Reporter Shot Dead While Another Journalist Remains Missing After Home Kidnapping

Two journalists targeted in Mexico's Veracruz state, one of the world's deadliest regions for the press.

Verdict Homicide

Woman Sentenced for Role in Murder of Her Child's Father While He Was Babysitting

Markeisha Burns-Cross drove her boyfriend to kill Devon L. Williams at his Michigan home, prosecutors said, describing the slaying as a 'cold-blooded, premeditated ambush.'

Homicide

'Will Burn Together': Arkansas Man Accused of Setting Off Explosion at Ex-Wife's Home After Months of Threats

Randall Hamblen allegedly told his ex-wife they would 'burn together' and threatened to 'take what we built' before igniting something at the Garland County residence, authorities say.

Verdict Homicide

"That Day He Just Pushed Me Too Far": Man Sentenced for Fatally Shooting His Father During Argument Over Car Speakers

Jeffrey Young Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, telling the court his father had a history of violence and alcohol abuse that finally pushed him too far.

Verdict Homicide

Indiana Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Stabbing Roommate During Fatal Argument Over Sleeping Arrangements

Draylon Crutchfield convicted of murder for killing Muhammad Williams, 18, after dispute about where to sleep in Fort Wayne apartment.

Homicide

Parents of Alleged Rape Victim at UC Santa Barbara Plead With Classmates to Come Forward as Police Investigation Stalls

Family of 18-year-old freshman claims she was raped and strangled after meeting suspect at Sigma Pi fraternity party, urging witnesses with evidence to speak up before students leave for summer.

Verdict Homicide

Former Raiders Receiver Henry Ruggs Denied Parole Nearly 5 Years After Killing Las Vegas Woman in Drunken Crash

Nevada parole board upholds the three-to-10-year sentence for ex-NFL player who was convicted of DUI causing death and vehicular manslaughter.

Homicide

California Woman Found Dead Stuffed in Suitcase After Boyfriend Allegedly Beat Her to Death

Vanessa Sanchez, 37, who had been battling stage 4 breast cancer, was discovered hidden inside a suitcase at her Berkeley apartment after concerned loved ones reported her missing.

Verdict Trials

Vance Boelter Changes Federal Plea to Guilty in Minnesota Lawmaker Shootings

The 58-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to killing former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, wounding State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife under a plea agreement that includes two consecutive life sentences plus 40 years.

Verdict Homicide

Oklahoma Father Sentenced to 5 Years for Rollover Crash That Killed Teenage Daughter After Admitting to Drinking Vodka

Elliott Lincoln Binney pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, child neglect and leaving the scene of a fatal accident in connection with Shelby Binney's death.

Homicide

Five Teens Killed in Suspected DUI Crash Near Santa Maria, Police Say

Six teenagers were inside the vehicle when it struck a traffic pole early Sunday morning; one survivor remains in critical condition as investigators probe what caused the wreck.

Homicide

81-Year-Old San Diego Woman Found Dead, Face-First in Pullout Couch After Daughters Waited Hours to Call 911: Police

Kun-Ying Yang was discovered wedged between the couch and bed frame, police say she had been left unattended for at least 15 hours before her body was found.

Homicide

Foot Fetish Website Owner Charged With Sex Trafficking After Allegedly Raping Models in NYC Hotel Rooms

Jason Khan, 47, allegedly lured aspiring foot models with promises of lucrative work before sexually assaulting them, federal prosecutors say.

Verdict Trials

Karmelo Anthony Found Guilty of Murder in Texas High School Stabbing Case

Austin Metcalf, 17, was fatally stabbed at a Dallas-area track meet in April 2025; jury rejects self-defense claim.

Trials

Man Accused of Killing Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska on North Carolina Train Found Incompetent to Stand Trial

Decarlos Brown Jr., charged with stabbing the 37-year-old refugee in the neck aboard a Charlotte transit train, will remain hospitalized for four months while courts assess his mental fitness.

Homicide

Toothless Man Choked to Death on Chicken at Tennessee Jail After Staff Ignored Soft Diet Request, Lawsuit Alleges

Joseph Denton's family claims jailers at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center watched him die and dismissed frantic calls for help from other inmates.

Homicide

Caitlyn Jenner's Biographer William Hasley Found Dead on Runyon Canyon Trail in Los Angeles

The 78-year-old screenwriter and former husband of actress Robin Riker was pronounced dead at the scene after LAFD rescuers responded to the hiking trail.

Homicide

Belfast Stabbing Leaves Man Fighting for Life as Police Investigate, Far-Right Protests Called

Police in Northern Ireland have detained a Sudanese man following a brutal stabbing that has reignited anti-immigration tensions across the region.

Homicide

Rabid NY Knicks Fans Tear Victor Wembanyama Jersey Into Rags as Nearly Two Dozen Arrested in Rowdy Watch Party Clash

Police arrest 21 people and five officers are injured during chaotic Bryant Park scene after Knicks' Game 3 loss to Spurs.

Homicide

Utah Mom Allegedly Tells Ex 'Showtime' Before Shooting Him Point Blank at Indoor Playground in Front of Their Kids

Sarah Elias, 34, is charged with attempted murder and domestic violence involving a weapon in the presence of a child after allegedly opening fire twice on her ex-husband at a Salt Lake City playground.

Homicide

Florida Mother Allegedly Beat 8-Year-Old With Charging Cord, Forced Her to Eat Garbage Because Food Was for 'Guests'

Naseline Timouche, 27, faces charges of aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm and child neglect in Miami-Dade County.

Homicide

Utah Mother Allegedly Shoots Ex-Husband 'Point Blank' at Indoor Playground After He Showed Up Unannounced During Custody Dispute

Sarah Elias, 34, allegedly told employees it was "showtime" before opening fire on the father of her children inside a Kids Empire location in Salt Lake City.

Homicide

Two Pilots Killed in Executive Jet Crash While En Route to Pick Up Former MLB Star Yadier Molina

The aircraft burst into flames during a rough landing attempt at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.

Homicide

Newborn Dies a Week After Pregnant Arizona Teen Was Allegedly Shot by Ex-Boyfriend Who Lured Her With DoorDash Orders

Jariah Edwards, 17, was killed outside a San Diego vacation rental while her family slept inside; her infant daughter survived birth but later succumbed to severe brain injuries.

Homicide

New York Man Allegedly Tried to Set Woman, Children on Fire After Dousing Them With Gasoline

Matthew J. Demming faces charges including second-degree attempted murder after authorities say he violated a protection order and attempted to ignite the victims.

Homicide

Case Against 'Trump House' Owner's Suspected Killer Suddenly Suspended for Mental Evaluation

Thomas Caleb Butler, accused of beating Kerry Sheron to death in Escondido, refused to leave his jail cell for arraignment, prompting a competency evaluation.

Homicide

Penn Station Slasher Had 'Rage in His Eyes,' Victim Says, Recalling NYC Rampage: 'Wanted to Kill Me'

Henry Obadiah describes the terrifying moments he was slashed in the face during a random attack that left five injured at Manhattan's transit hub.

Homicide

Beloved St. Paul Barbershop Owner Found Dead on Railroad Tracks After WhatsApp Meeting

Gabriel Arrazola Perez, 44, a well-known community figure in the Twin Cities, was discovered dead after investigators say he left a brewery gathering to meet someone who had sent him a pin location.

Homicide

Homeless Man Arrested After Stabbing Rampage Leaves 5 Injured at Penn Station

Hector Deleon allegedly attacked commuters with a knife in unprovoked Sunday evening rampage, authorities say.

Homicide

Five People Stabbed in Random Attack Inside Penn Station; Suspect in Custody

Commuters describes chaos as knifeman launched 'horrific' rampage at busy Midtown transit hub, injuring five before police tackled him.

Verdict Homicide

Arizona Woman Gets 21 Years for Killing Cousin With Claw Hammer, Attempting to Vacuum Up Blood

Brianna Zerth pleaded guilty to domestic violence manslaughter for the May 2022 slaying of Peter McKenna Jr. in Peoria.

Homicide

Florida Pastor Accused of Starving Foster Children, Forcing Them to Bathe With Garden Hose

Gwendolyn Rolle allegedly made five sibling foster kids ages 4 to 9 use a bucket for toilet while her own daughter had bathroom access and ate fast food in front of them.

Homicide

Texas Mother Allegedly Left 8-Year-Old Daughter With Disability Home Alone for Days; Child Survived on Birthday Cake

Phillipi Angela Walker faces felony child abandonment charges after allegedly leaving her daughter twice in Fort Bend County, including while traveling to Honduras.

Homicide

Missouri Teen Told Police 'I Drove and Killed Her' After Crashing BMW Going 102 MPH in 45 MPH Zone, Killing High School Senior

Om Patel allegedly admitted to causing the fiery crash that claimed the life of Tessa Walker, a three-sport athlete described by her family as destined to change the world.

Homicide

Man With Apparent Bomb Barricades Himself With Hostages Inside Bakersfield Bank

Authorities responded to the scene as the suspect allegedly kept several people hostage while wearing what appeared to be an explosive device.

Homicide

Judge Rules Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect's Preliminary Hearing Will Be Open to Public

Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, will face open court proceedings this summer.

Homicide

Teen Accused of Stabbing 3 Horses During Las Vegas Racing Event

A teenage girl has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after allegedly attacking horses at the South Point Hotel's equestrian center, authorities said.

Verdict Trials

Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison for Ketamine Injection Linked to Actor's Death

The personal assistant who administered ketamine to the 'Friends' star pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges months after Perry drowned in his hot tub.

Verdict Homicide

Britney Spears Argued With Police During March DUI Arrest, Dashboard Footage Shows

The pop star was pulled over for erratic driving on U.S. 101 in California and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving, receiving 12 months probation.

Homicide

Body of Man Found Stuffed in Barrel Days After Belgrade Police Chief Allegedly Arranged Meeting That Ended in Murder

Serbian authorities recovered the remains of Aleksandar Nesovic, a known underworld figure, buried in a barrel northwest of Belgrade as investigation into police chief Veselin Milic expands.

Homicide

Suspect Arrested After Two Fatal Carrollton Shootings Tied to Business Dispute, Police Say

Seung Ho Han, 69, allegedly confessed to shooting five people, killing two, during a business meeting at a Korean market in the North Texas community.

Homicide

14 US Scientists Dead or Missing as Federal Investigators Take Action in Unexplained Deaths

Authorities launch coordinated probe into string of deaths and disappearances among American scientific experts, with connections emerging across multiple cases.

Homicide

El Chapo Writes Letters From Colorado Supermax Prison, Calls Life Sentence 'Cruel Punishment'

The notorious Sinaloa cartel leader, serving life in the 'Alcatraz of the Rockies,' pleads with U.S. courts to transfer him back to Mexico.

Homicide

Brother of Suspect in Deaths of 2 Tampa University Students Says Family "Tried to Warn Police"

Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his roommate and another doctoral student at the University of South Florida.

Verdict Trials

Austrian Man to Plead Guilty to Plotting Terror Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna

Beran A., 21, planned to target tens of thousands outside Ernst Happel Stadium with knives and explosives, prosecutors say.

Homicide

Witness Describes Chaos at White House Correspondents' Dinner After Gunfire Erupts; Suspect Downed Before Security Surrounds Him

An Air Force veteran who attended the event recounts the terrifying moments when shots rang out and how she witnessed the alleged gunman fall to the ground before authorities intervened.

Homicide

Massachusetts Woman Charged With Murdering Her Children Amid Custody Dispute

Authorities allege the mother killed two children in what prosecutors describe as a custody-related incident.

Homicide

Murder Suspect Accidentally Released From California Jail, Officials Say

Authorities are searching for a murder suspect who was mistakenly let go from custody in what officials describe as an administrative error.

Homicide

Mass Killing at Louisiana Preschool Leaves Community Reeling as Investigation Continues

Authorities have not yet released details on the number of victims or suspects involved in the incident.

Homicide

DNA Found On Smoothie Straw Links Suspect To Long Island Teen's 1984 Killing, 42 Years Later

Richard Bilodeau, now 63, was charged with Theresa Fusco's murder after DNA evidence connected him to the cold case that originally sent three innocent men to prison.

Missing Persons

Life Vest Lies: Overboard Lynette Hooker Husband Walks Free

The husband of missing Texas woman Lynette Hooker has been cleared of criminal charges in connection with her disappearance, which remains unsolved nearly two years later.

Missing Persons

Missing Man Found; Family Requests Privacy While Processing Loss

Authorities locate missing person, family asks for privacy as they grieve.

Homicide

Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Beverly Hilton Hotel

Los Angeles authorities respond to fatal shooting incident at luxury hotel; investigation remains ongoing.

Homicide

Couple Was Tied Up and Executed in Front of 3-Year-Old Child; Suspect Arrested 33 Years Later

A suburban couple was bound and shot execution-style in their home while their toddler looked on. Decades later, investigators have finally made an arrest.

Homicide

Florida Woman Allegedly Killed Two Ex-Lovers Same Day, Police Discovered Case When She Asked 'Which One?'

Authorities responded to a welfare check at a Florida residence where a woman allegedly made a confusing statement that led investigators to discover two bodies.

Developing Homicide

Man Faces Murder Charges in Case of Two Missing USF Doctoral Students as Search Continues for One Victim

Authorities announced charges against a 26-year-old suspect after one doctoral student was found deceased while investigators continue searching for the other.

Cold Case Cold Cases

DNA Tracks Down Killer, Rapist in 2 Brockton Cold Cases, DA Says

Breakthrough in Plymouth County cold case investigations using advanced DNA technology leads to suspect identification decades after crimes.

Missing Persons

23-Year-Old Man Arrested in Indiana After Alleged Kidnapping of 4-Year-Old Child in Tennessee

Authorities say the child was taken from Tennessee and recovered safely following a multi-state investigation.

Homicide

DOJ Arrests Man Accused of Providing Gun Used by Father Who Allegedly Killed 8 Children

Federal prosecutors allege man supplied firearm used in killings that authorities describe as one of the deadliest family mass shootings in recent US history.

Cold Case Cold Cases

GBI Seeks Public Help in 34-Year-Old Effingham County Murder Case

Georgia Bureau of Investigation renews appeal for information in decades-old unsolved homicide.

Homicide

Mom, Pregnant Teen and 12-Year-Old Found Bound and Murdered as Police Hunt Multiple Suspects

Three victims discovered in residential setting as investigators pursue multiple persons of interest in what authorities describe as a complex homicide case.

Missing Persons

The Amber Alert Has a Problem: CBS News Texas Investigates Why Texans Are Tuning Out

A CBS News Texas investigation examines declining public response to Amber Alerts and what it means for missing children.

Homicide

D4vd Charged With Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Los Angeles prosecutors have filed murder charges against D4vd in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, prompting legal analysis on what comes next in the case.

Homicide

Wife Arrested in Husband's Decades-Old Murder Case After New DNA Technology Breakthrough

Authorities say advanced forensic analysis helped identify woman in connection with husband's 1987 shooting death.

Verdict Trials

Former Chef Facing 14 Murder Charges to Plead Guilty to Aiding Suicide in Canada

Kenneth Law agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide; prosecutors will withdraw murder charges.

Homicide

She Married Her Dad Then Had His Baby: Inside the Disturbing Murder of Katie Pladl

A Connecticut father's conviction for killing his daughter reveals a web of incest, betrayal and a crime that shocked a small community.

Missing Persons

Lincoln Park Family Survives Harrowing Kidnapping, Police Say

Chicago family allegedly held captive by intruders in suspected crypto-related robbery; no injuries reported.

Homicide

Jurors Wail, Family Leaves Courtroom as Audio of Athena Strand's Last Moments Is Played

Audio containing the question 'Are you a kidnapper?' played during murder trial sends courtroom into emotional chaos.

Developing Homicide

Navy Reservist Accused of Murdering Wife, Hiding Her Body in Freezer Arrested After International Manhunt

A Navy reservist is in custody following an international manhunt, accused of murdering his wife and concealing her body in a household freezer.

Homicide

Never-Before-Seen Photos Reveal New Details in Murder of New Jersey Woman 35 Years Ago

ABC7 New York reports previously unreleased images emerge in cold case investigation of woman's killing.

Missing Persons

Boone County Deputy, Child Among 3 Hurt After Crash Involving Abduction Suspect

Three people were injured in a crash involving an abduction suspect and a Boone County sheriff's deputy, authorities said.

Homicide

Dark Secrets of So-Called Murder Highway Uncovered in New True-Crime Series

New documentary series explores decades of mysterious deaths along infamous stretch of highway that has long troubled investigators.

Missing Persons

High School Student Kidnapped at Gunpoint While Walking to Bus Stop in Michigan

Authorities investigate after teenage student was abducted at gunpoint en route to school bus stop in Michigan community.

Homicide

Man Charged with Murdering Woman, Stuffing Her Body in Duffel Bag After Allegedly Using Victim's Credit Card for PlayStation

A man accused of killing a woman whose home he was illegally occupying learned his fate in court Tuesday, weeks after prosecutors revealed disturbing details about the homicide.

Homicide

Investigators Explain Why They Think OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Was Targeted in Recent Attack

Suspect faces multiple charges including attempted murder after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at Altman's San Francisco home.

Homicide

Three-Year-Old Girl Killed, Pregnant Mother Injured After Alleged Drag Racers Split Car in Half in Arizona

Tragic incident in Arizona leaves toddler dead and expectant mother hospitalized after vehicle collision involving alleged street racers.

Trials

Tanner Horner Trial Focuses on Death Penalty Ahead of Week Two

Prosecution details capital murder charges as sentencing phase looms in Dallas County case.

Developing Homicide

Manhunt Underway After Gunmen Storm Chick-fil-A Restaurant, Killing 1

Authorities search for suspects after gunfire erupts inside popular fast-food chain location during dinner rush.

Missing Persons

Man Killed After Suspected Robbery, Kidnapping Leads to Crash in West Las Vegas

Las Vegas police investigate fatal incident involving suspected robbery and kidnapping that ended in a vehicle crash.

Homicide

Five People Charged With Murder in Deadly Northern California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

Authorities allege the defendants operated an illegal fireworks operation that led to a catastrophic explosion killing multiple people.

Homicide

NJ Mini-Race-Car Buff Suspected in Cold-Case Killings of Teen, Woman Over 30 Years Ago

New Jersey authorities investigate longtime hobbyist in connection with unsolved homicides dating back to early 1990s.

White Collar

21 Suspects Charged in $267 Million California Hospice Fraud Case With Zero Legitimate Patients

Body camera footage shows law enforcement executing search warrants across California in alleged Medicare fraud scheme.

Homicide

California Warehouse Employee Arrested for Allegedly Starting Massive Fire

A 29-year-old man who worked at the warehouse is accused of igniting a massive blaze in Southern California.

Missing Persons

Man Being Questioned in American Woman's Disappearance in Bahamas

Authorities investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen as police question potential witness.

Missing Persons

Pooh Shiesty Denied Bond in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case; New Details Emerge During Hearing

The rapper, whose real name is Bryson Lashun Durisseau, remains in custody as prosecutors argue he poses a flight risk.

Verdict Trials

Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Pleaded Guilty to Murders of 8 Women

Rex Heuermann admits to killing women whose bodies were found along Long Island beaches in case that stumped investigators for decades.

Missing Persons

Fargo Police Shift Online Missing Person Posts to Prioritize Privacy

Law enforcement agency revamps social media approach to protect victim privacy in missing persons cases.

Verdict Trials

Long Island Architect Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Murdering 7 Women, Admits Killing Another

The former architect, once described as a pillar of his community, admits to killing eight women in one of Long Island's most notorious serial killer cases.

Homicide

Bridgeport Police Seek Tips on Man's 30th Birthday, 6 Years After His Murder

Detectives renew appeal for information on cold case as victim would have turned 30 years old

Cold Case Cold Cases

Judge Orders DNA Testing in 1982 Van Wert County Murder Case

Decades-old homicide investigation sees potential breakthrough as court authorizes advanced DNA analysis.

Homicide

Fugitive Italian Mafia Boss Wanted for 2000 Murder Arrested at Amalfi Coast Villa

Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Camorra's Mazzarella clan, was captured with his family after 15 months on the run.

Missing Persons

2 Pennsylvania Firefighters Killed in Head-On Crash While Searching for Missing Woman

Two volunteer firefighters died when their utility task vehicle collided with another vehicle during a missing person search operation in Pennsylvania.

Homicide

Robbery Reveals Sinister Plot to Kill Indiana Man With Poisoned Root Beer Float

Text messages between wife and stepdaughter show months of poisoning attempts before ethylene glycol killed Harold Allen.

Verdict Trials

Bend-Area Man Sentenced to 25 Years in 2020 Killing of Bend Couple; Nephew Awaits Murder Trial

A Central Oregon man received a 25-year prison sentence for the 2020 murders of a Bend couple, while his nephew faces separate murder charges in connection with the same case.

Homicide

FBI Team Arrives in Cuba to Investigate Fatal Shooting of US-flagged Speedboat

Federal investigators join Cuban authorities in probing deadly incident that left American citizens dead in international waters.

Missing Persons

Four Del Valle High Students Accused of Kidnapping, Torturing Classmate, Affidavits Say

Authorities allege four teenagers held a classmate captive and subjected the victim to torture inside a campus bathroom, according to court documents.

Homicide

'Cat and Mouse' Murder Case Retold: Victim Buried Near Shropshire

Decades-old homicide investigation recalled through new documentary as detectives recount pursuit of killer who buried victim in rural England.

Homicide

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Georgia Protester Killed by State Troopers

Federal judge throws out civil rights lawsuit from family of Manuel Teran, who was shot and killed during 'Cop City' protest in Atlanta.

Verdict Trials

Supreme Court Confirms Life Sentence for Teacher in Student's Murder

South Korea's highest court upholds conviction of educator convicted of killing student, marking rare case of teacher-held accountable for violence against pupil.

Developing Homicide

7-Month-Old Baby Killed in Apparent Stray-Bullet Shooting in Brooklyn

A child was struck by gunfire while being pushed in a stroller in East Williamsburg, sparking a citywide manhunt for two suspects.

Homicide

Huntsville’s Role in a 49-Year Mystery: Wisconsin Murder Suspect Caught

Authorities arrest suspect in Alabama decades after Wisconsin woman was found slain in 1977.

Verdict Trials

Jonah Levi Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Faces Up to 25 Years

A jury in Utica delivered a verdict in the manslaughter case, convicting Jonah Levi and exposing him to a potential 25-year prison sentence.

Organized Crime

Spanish Police Discover Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel With Rail System in Ceuta

Underground operation featuring rail cars and cranes smuggled 17 metric tons of hashish from Morocco into the EU.

Missing Persons

Amber Alert Canceled in St. Louis After Police Determine There Was Never an Abducted Child

St. Louis authorities issued then quickly canceled an Amber Alert, announcing that no child had actually been abducted.

Homicide

Ohio Mother Accused of Pouring Hot Water on Young Son, Hiding Burns with Diapers and Socks

Hamilton County investigators say the boy suffered second-degree burns over 10 percent of his body before being taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

Verdict Homicide

What Happened to Sante Kimes and Kenneth Kimes Jr.? Inside the Serial Killers' Lives After Murdering Irene Silverman

The mother-son duo convicted of murdering Manhattan socialite Irene Silverman in 1998 remain imprisoned decades later, their crimes forever etched in one of New York's most notorious homicide cases.

Verdict Homicide

Love Is Blind Star Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder of Ex From Show

Reality TV personality faces criminal charges related to incident involving former partner they met through the dating series.

Cold Case Cold Cases

Missing Banker's Remains Identified Again After Beach Discovery in Decades-Old Unsolved Mystery

Cold case breakthrough marks second identification of remains found on shoreline in unsolved disappearance.

Homicide

Attack Survivors, Not Believed by Police, Get the Last Word Against Kidnapper

Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn spent years fighting for credibility after Matthew Muller kidnapped and raped her, while investigators accused them of lying.

Homicide

Albuquerque Teen Killed in Road Rage Shooting While Picking Up Mother From Work

Roman Valenciano, 19, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on San Mateo Boulevard during what began as a traffic confrontation.

Homicide

Jeffrey Blevins, 56, Found Dead in 'Pool of Blood' After Mother Heard Him Fall During Phone Call

Jeffrey Blevins, 56, was pronounced dead at Bartow Regional Medical Center after his sister found him outside his apartment.

Missing Persons

Detroit Lions Player Mentioned in Text Messages Linked to Robbery, Kidnapping Case

Text messages recovered in investigation reference NFL player as Hillsborough County prosecutors pursue charges.

Homicide

Drunk Arizona Woman Slams Head-on Into Minivan, Killing 3 Before Fleeing to Utah

Amy Lynn Mickelson arrested in Salt Lake City, charged with second-degree murder and aggravated DUI in December 2024 crash that claimed three lives.

Cold Case Cold Cases

Lover's Lane Murders: Texas Man Charged With 1990 Killings of Young Houston Couple Posed as Officer for Years

William Parrott arrested in Nebraska decades after Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were found slain near their parked vehicle; prosecutors say more victims may exist.

Homicide

BOLO: Long Island Woman Missing After Unexpectedly Jumping From Moving Car

Family searches for Brittany Kritis, 32, who fled vehicle in Oyster Bay area Friday night; described as vulnerable and possibly disoriented.

Homicide

Jennifer and Sarah Hart Allegedly Killed Their Kids in Murder-Suicide Crash. Inside the Case 8 Years Later

What began as a tragic car accident on a California cliffside has become one of the most controversial cases in recent true crime history.

Homicide

Wisconsin Mom Charged With Homicide After 5-Year-Old Epileptic Daughter Drowns in Urine-Filled Bathtub

Merrill woman faces charges in death of her second child; investigators allege the girl had not received seizure medication for several days.

Missing Persons

Savannah Guthrie Says Her Wealth and Fame Are 'Probably' the Catalysts for Mom's Kidnapping

NBC News anchor opens up about the terrifying incident that left her family searching for answers.

Homicide

Tepe Double Murder: Autopsy Reveals Couple Shot 16 Times, Killer Unloaded Full Clip

Autopsies show Spencer and Monique Tepe each shot in the head; ex-husband charged with aggravated murder after 900-mile drive from Illinois.

Cold Case Cold Cases

Miami-Dade Detectives Seek Public Help Solving 2023 Murder of 21-Year-Old Man

Authorities release composite sketch as they investigate fatal shooting that remains unsolved nearly three years later.

Homicide

Ex-American Idol Contestant Faces New Charges Over Alleged Murder of Wife in Ohio Home

Former reality TV competitor faces additional charges related to wife's death at Ohio residence.

Trials

Former Nevada Death Row Inmate Released From Prison Over Victims' Family Wishes

Release comes after victims' family expressed preferences regarding the inmate's fate, marking unusual development in Nevada criminal justice case.

Homicide

Boston Strangler Case: Author Questions Evidence in Aunt Mary Sullivan's Murder

Casey Sherman, whose aunt was the final victim attributed to Albert DeSalvo, speaks out about DNA evidence, missing confession tapes and alternate suspects that his family says raise serious questions.

Homicide

Oregon Man Stabbed by Passenger After Vehicle Hits Pregnant Wife in Parking Lot

The husband confronted the driver about striking his wife, who was carrying their 2-year-old son, when a passenger emerged and stabbed him in the back.

Homicide

Pennsylvania Mom Forces Children to Choose Between Being Beaten With Gun or Belt While Boyfriend Laughs

Maria Roche and William Witherspoon arrested after children describe months of abuse including shot fired at sibling's head.

Missing Persons

Provo Boy's Family Breaks Silence After Kidnapping Charges Filed Against Local Mom

Family of missing Provo boy speaks publicly for first time after woman charged with kidnapping in Utah County.

Homicide

Vacation Rental Landlord Charged With Filming Guests' Private Moments Including Children

California man faces multiple felonies after investigators discover more than 4,000 digital files containing child sexual abuse material.

Homicide

Savannah Guthrie Describes 'Unbearable' Agony in First Interview Since Mother's Disappearance

The "Today" show co-host made a tearful plea for someone to "do the right thing" nearly two months after her 84-year-old mother vanished from her Tucson home.

Cold Case Cold Cases

1993 Killing of State Employee at Cleveland County Rest Stop Remains Unsolved

More than three decades later, investigators continue seeking answers in the murder of a North Carolina state worker found at a highway rest area.

Missing Persons

Authorities Find Father and Son Shortly After Amber Alert Notice

Law enforcement locates missing pair hours after alert issued in California community.

Trials

Bill Cosby Loses Sex Assault Lawsuit, Jury Awards $19M to Former California Waitress

Donna Motsinger, 84, alleges actor drugged and assaulted her in 1972 at The Trident restaurant in Sausalito.

Verdict Trials

Aniah Blanchard's Mother Says 'Justice Wasn't Served' After Murder Trial Verdict

The mother of the slain Alabama woman calls the trial 'traumatic' as she speaks out publicly for the first time since the verdict.

Missing Persons

Utah Mother Accused of Kidnapping, Threatening Child's Bully for an Apology

Alleged incident in Utah raises questions about parental actions taken to protect children from school bullying.

Homicide

Who Killed Cynthia Moffett? Cold-Case Murder Turns 20 Years Old

Palm Beach County investigators continue seeking answers in 2006 homicide of Florida woman.

Missing Persons

Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case Requested Surveillance Weeks Before Her Disappearance, Then Retracted Ask

Questions emerge about timeline of surveillance request in missing person case that has drawn national attention.

Missing Persons

Community Alert Issued for 19th District Following Reported Attempted Kidnapping

Chicago Police Department releases community alert JK188969 for 19th District following reported attempted kidnapping incident.

Missing Persons

Kenyan Ex-Foreign Minister Arrested, Accused of Staging His Disappearance

Former Kenyan foreign minister taken into custody and charged with orchestrating his own disappearance in what authorities describe as an elaborate scheme.

Verdict Trials

Man Who Used False Gaming Alibi Found Guilty of Natalie McNally's Murder

Jurors convict suspect in killing of pregnant Northern Ireland woman after rejecting gaming center alibi.

Missing Persons

Police Warn of Attempted Kidnapping of Child in Chicago's Park West Neighborhood

Authorities alert residents after reports of an attempted abduction of a minor in the Park West area.

Homicide

Son Arrested After Elderly Father's Dismembered Body Found in 55-Gallon Drum in South Carolina

Judson Hawkins Jr., 82, was found dead in a Hartsville home in March; his son faces charges of destruction of human remains and obstruction of justice.

Homicide

Texas Man Charged After Tossing Bucket of Human Bones Over FBI Dallas Fence

Michael Chadwick Fry allegedly stole remains from cemeteries in Oklahoma and Texas before posting YouTube video of fence throw at FBI office.

Cold Case Cold Cases

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Suspect in Killing of UTA Student, Cold Case Remains Unsolved

After years of investigation into the death of a University of Texas at Arlington student, prosecutors present evidence to grand jury, which declines to move forward with charges.

Homicide

College Freshman Fatally Shot by Masked Gunman While Walking With Friends Near Chicago Beach

Sheridan Gorman, 18-year-old Loyola University student, killed in shooting on Lake Michigan pier; police say she was not the intended target.

Missing Persons

Missing Woman Found Deceased in Hamilton, Police Say No Foul Play Suspected

Hamilton police confirm discovery of missing woman whose whereabouts were unknown for days, death investigation ongoing.

Verdict Trials

5 More Defendants Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future $14.6 Million Fraud Scheme

Four Minneapolis-area defendants admitted to stealing federal child nutrition funds meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homicide

First-Degree Murder Charges Filed Against 11-Year-Old Boy Who Killed 5-Year-Old Brother

Colorado prosecutors charge child in homicide of younger sibling; case proceeds through juvenile court system.

Developing Missing Persons

NMSU Issues Safety Alert After Attempted Kidnapping; Suspect Sought

University police alert campus community following reported attempted kidnapping incident involving suspect still at large.

Homicide

Suspect Confesses to Pastor's Murder, Demands Execution in Bizarre Case

Adam Sheafe, 52, allegedly admits to killing Pastor William Schonemann and tells court he wants the death penalty to prove he cannot be killed.

Homicide

Florida Executes Convict in 2008 Rape, Killing of Woman Whose Final Call Sparked 911 Reforms

The execution marks the culmination of a case that prompted changes to emergency response protocols.

Homicide

Gunman Killed, Employee Hospitalized After Shooting at Georgia VA Clinic, Police Say

Authorities respond to violent incident at Veterans Affairs facility; investigation ongoing into circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Homicide

Texas Man Rams Truck Into Home, Kills Wife and Mother-in-Law in Conroe

Stanley Earl Hardin allegedly shot and killed his wife Tara Hardin and her mother Floris Wolford before fleeing the scene, authorities said.

Homicide

Cold-Case Murder of 14-Year-Old Rachel Hurley Marks 36th Year

Palm Beach investigators continue pursuing justice for the teenage girl found dead in 1990, one of the county's most haunting unsolved cases.

Homicide

Comedy Club Owner Allegedly Kills Ex-Wife's Elderly Father Before Being Found Dead in Alaska Woods

Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife's 87-year-old father before dying in the wilderness near Anchorage.

Trials

Gerhardt Konig Trial: Wife of Former Doctor Faces Death at Sheer Cliff Edge on Romantic Getaway

Former anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife during Hawaii hiking trip, prosecutors say

Verdict Homicide

Here's What Happens Next for Convicted Murderer Kouri Richins

Kouri Richins faces sentencing after being convicted of murdering her husband Darren in a Utah road rage shooting, with the possibility of life imprisonment.

Missing Persons

Amber Alert: Missing Teen Girl in Pueblo May Be in Danger, Says CBI

Colorado Bureau of Investigation issues alert for missing juvenile in Pueblo area, warning of potential danger.

Cold Case Cold Cases

DNA Identifies Headless, Handsless Man Found Along Rural New York Road in 1970

Clyde A. Coppage, 35, was living in Pennsylvania when he disappeared; investigators exhumed body in 2022 for DNA testing

Homicide

DNA Testing Could Clear a Dead Man's Name — and Point to a Serial Killer

New forensic analysis in a decades-old case may vindicate a man who died in prison while maintaining his innocence.

Missing Persons

Knox County Rescue Continues Search for Missing Man in Georgia Ahead of Spring

Search teams persist in efforts to locate missing individual as weather improves in North Georgia mountains.

Missing Persons

Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Rochester Kidnapping and Rape Case

Authorities seek suspect in connection with alleged kidnapping and sexual assault investigation in Rochester area.

Missing Persons

Kidnapped Child Found Alive After Years Hidden Under Fake Name: Police

Authorities discover missing child alive years after disappearance, suspect allegedly kept victim under assumed identity.

Homicide

Long Island Teen Who Vanished After Trip to NYC Found Dead in Brooklyn Waters

Authorities discovered the body of a missing Long Island teenager in Brooklyn waters days after she disappeared following a day trip to Manhattan.

Missing Persons

AMBER Alert Canceled After Missing 2-Year-Old From Austin Found Safe in El Campo

Law enforcement located the child unharmed after an extensive search across central Texas.

Verdict Homicide

West Virginia Father Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Incest Against Minor Daughter

Clifford Fronda, 37, admits to multiple instances of abuse spanning 2022-2024; faces 45 to 115 years in prison

Homicide

Alabama AG Steve Marshall Seeks Execution of 4 Inmates in Decades-Old Capital Murder Cases

Attorney general says courts have had long enough to resolve four capital murder convictions dating back decades, pushing for death penalty in aging cases.

Missing Persons

Waterbury Stepmom Faces Upgraded Kidnapping Charges One Year After Arrest

Connecticut woman who was originally charged with unlawful restraint now faces more serious kidnapping allegations.

Homicide

College Stunt Team Member, Beauty Queen Indicted on Manslaughter in Newborn Death

Former University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling faces new charges after grand jury reviews case of infant found dead in her closet.

Missing Persons

Tiffany Lynn Braddock Reported Missing From Philadelphia's 35th District

Philadelphia Police Department seeks public assistance in locating missing woman.

Homicide

Kentucky Couple Arrested After Autistic Boys Found Locked in Closet With Bloody Fingers

Two nonverbal boys, ages 8 and 9, were allegedly locked in a bedroom closet and tried to scratch their way out, according to court documents.

Missing Persons

Missing 16-Year-Old North Carolina Girl Found With 37-Year-Old Man During Florida Traffic Stop

Teen reported missing in February located safe during traffic stop; man faces multiple charges including interference with child custody

Cold Case Cold Cases

Suspects Identified in 2017 Visalia Homicide Cold Case, Police Say

Visalia police announce breakthrough in unsolved homicide investigation nearly nine years after the killing.

Verdict Trials

Alexander Brothers Convicted on All Charges in Federal Sex Trafficking Trial

New York City jury finds three wealthy brothers guilty of sex trafficking after four weeks of testimony from women who accused them of assault.

Homicide

11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Mother's Boyfriend During Assault in Philadelphia Home

Child witnesses mother being attacked, grabs registered handgun and fires single shot to attacker's face in domestic incident.

Homicide

Honolulu Man Out on Work Furlough Fatally Stabs Girlfriend, Critically Injures Estranged Wife

55-year-old John Nihipali Sr., out on resocialization pass from prison, allegedly killed his 53-year-old girlfriend and attacked his estranged wife in separate incidents.

Missing Persons

Man Faces Kidnapping Charge in Amber Alert Case That Started in North Las Vegas

Authorities issued an Amber Alert after a child was reported missing in North Las Vegas; the suspect was taken into custody following a multi-agency search.

Homicide

Woman Claims Intruder Stabbed Boyfriend 64 Times; Police Allege She Delivered Fatal Blow During 911 Call

Authorities say the woman's account of a home invasion unraveled during investigation, leading to her arrest on murder charges.

Homicide

Woman Allegedly Fires 10 Shots Into Rihanna's Beverly Crest Home in Broad Daylight

Pop star was home with partner ASAP Rocky and three young children when suspect opened fire with AR-15-style rifle, police say

Homicide

Man in Los Angeles Dies After Severing His Own Penis, Police Say

Downtown LA responders found the man with severe self-inflicted wounds at Figueroa Street and Pico Boulevard intersection.

Missing Persons

Suspect Detained After Reported Attempted Abduction of 8-Year-Old Girl in Wichita

Wichita police responded to a reported attempted abduction involving an elementary-school-aged girl, taking one person into custody.

Developing Homicide

Utah Triple Murder Suspect Ivan Miller Arrested in Colorado After Multi-State Manhunt

The 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody Thursday, ending a intensive search for the killing of three people in Utah.

Homicide

3 Killed, 14 Injured in Shooting at Bar Near University of Texas in Austin

Authorities investigate deadly violence on Austin night; three victims confirmed dead, dozens hospitalized.

Homicide

Oklahoma Teen Allegedly Used as Surrogate by Mother and Boyfriend

Court documents reveal a 14-year-old girl is pregnant with twins in a complex abuse investigation.

Cold Case Cold Cases

Pregnant Ventura County Victim Identified as Karen Louise McCoy After 46 Years

DNA analysis by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and a private forensic firm finally gave a name to the Jane Doe whose body was found in a desert ditch in 1977.

Homicide

23-Year-Old Bradenton Man Killed in Overnight Shooting, Deputies Say

Sarasota County deputies say the 23‑year‑old was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds after an alleged robbery turned violent in the early hours of Thursday.

Homicide

Armed Intruder with Gas Can Killed at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago Resort in Palm Beach

A 42‑year‑old suspect died after a standoff with Palm Beach Police and federal agents following a violent intrusion at the former president’s private club.

Homicide

Seat Position in Teen’s Car Led Police to Suspect in Milwaukee Murder

Investigators say the angle of the driver’s seat in Sade Robinson’s vehicle helped tie Maxwell Anderson to the fatal shooting.

Missing Persons

Missing Person Found Dead in Submerged Car After iPhone Crash Alert Prompts Search in Northern Kentucky

An iPhone crash‑alert from the missing woman's phone led authorities to a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River, where her body was recovered Friday.

Homicide

Three Men Arrested in Spain for Allegedly Shipping Opium Poppy to United States

Spanish authorities say the trio used the international mail system to move thousands of poppy seeds, sparking a joint investigation with U.S. drug enforcement agencies.

Developing Missing Persons

Police Search for Man with Schizophrenia After Seizure‑related Disappearance

Authorities in Riverside County are combing neighborhoods and hospitals after 38‑year‑old John Martinez vanished following a seizure episode linked to his schizophrenia.

Missing Persons

Sikh Man From California Missing in Possible Abduction, Police Investigate

The 38‑year‑old husband and father, Amar Singh, vanished from his Fresno home on Feb. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search and a statewide Amber Alert.

Missing Persons

Silver Alert Issued for Missing Washington County Man James L. Whitaker

Authorities launched a statewide Silver Alert Tuesday after 58‑year‑old James L. Whitaker vanished from his Pomeroy home, prompting a multi‑agency search.

Homicide

U.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three

The strike, carried out by U.S. Southern Command, targeted a vessel suspected of transporting cocaine, resulting in three crew deaths and raising questions about maritime interdiction protocols.