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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 TrialsTeen 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideSon 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.
HomicideVirginia 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.
HomicideMinnesota 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 HomicideBryan 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
HomicideTwo 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.
HomicideFlorida 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 HomicideIdaho 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 HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideWoman 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.
HomicideFBI 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 HomicideTexas 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.
HomicideKarl Marx Writings Found in UWS Stabbing Suspect's Apartment, Sources Say
Investigators discovered political writings alongside evidence in Upper West Side homicide case.
HomicideFamily 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.
HomicideWisconsin 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.
Homicide12-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.
Homicide12-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.
HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideDad'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.
HomicideWoman 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 HomicideJesus 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.
HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicidePassengers 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.
HomicideCeleste 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.
HomicideIdaho 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'
HomicideFlorida 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.
Homicide78-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.
HomicideArmy 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.
HomicideBeloved 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.
HomicideTrump 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
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideYoung 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.
HomicideProsecutors 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.
Homicide2 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.
HomicideMinnesota 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.
Homicide8-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.
HomicideWisconsin 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.
HomicideWoman 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.
HomicideMichigan 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.
HomicideNine People Injured in Tucson Shooting; Suspect Shot by Police
Multiple victims transported to area hospitals following violent incident at Tucson location.
HomicideTwo 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.
HomicidePennsylvania 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.
HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideKids 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 PersonsArrests 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 HomicideMinnesota 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.
HomicideDoorDash 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 CrimeLA 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.
HomicideTexas 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.
HomicidePennsylvania 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.
HomicideIdaho 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.
HomicideDUI 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.
HomicideGabbriana '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.
HomicideWoman 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.
HomicideTeen 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 HomicideIdaho 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.
HomicideWyoming 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.
HomicideDomestic 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 HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideThree 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.
TrialsMother 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 HomicideFather 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 HomicideNYC 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 HomicideSearch 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.
HomicideHusband 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.
HomicideFederal 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 HomicideMinnesota 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.
HomicideFormer 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 HomicideIowa 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.
Homicide66-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.
HomicideMemphis 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.
HomicideWoman 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.
HomicideApalachee 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.
HomicideMan 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 TrialsHusband 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.
HomicideJesse 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.
HomicideErika 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.
TrialsFormer 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.
HomicideTwo 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.
HomicideNYPD 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.
HomicideMurdered 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 TrialsIrish 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.
HomicideSecond 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 HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideColorado 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.
HomicideFlorida 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 PersonsParks 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.
HomicideInfant, 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.
TrialsNew 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.
HomicideTeen 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.
HomicidePassenger 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.
HomicideNanny 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideFamily 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 HomicideDelaware 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.
HomicideBoy, 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
HomicidePhoenix 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 HomicideDelaware 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.
Homicide11-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.
HomicideKentucky 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.
HomicideChilling 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.
HomicideJahzir 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.
Homicide70-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 HomicideKentucky 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.
HomicideOhio 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.
Homicide8-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 HomicideFlorida 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 HomicideAn 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 HomicideWashington 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.
HomicideNew 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.
HomicideBoy 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.
HomicideArizona 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 PersonsLA'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 HomicideThat'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.
HomicideHonda 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.
HomicideNever 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.
HomicideLong 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.
HomicideNorth 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 HomicideMichigan 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideFather 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 PersonsNY 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideDad 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.
HomicideWisconsin 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideOhio 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.
HomicideFather 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.
Homicide7-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.
HomicideTexas 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.
HomicideAlabama 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 PersonsPolice 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 HomicideCanadian 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.
HomicidePennsylvania 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 TrialsSan 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.
HomicideGrandmother 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.
HomicideExonerated 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.
HomicideTurkish 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.
HomicideOwner 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.
HomicideWest 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.
HomicideChild 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.
HomicideFamily 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.
TrialsFederal 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 CrimeNew 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 HomicideJeff 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.
HomicideCamp 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.
HomicideConnecticut 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 TrialsEight 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
HomicideNorth 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.
Homicide18-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 PersonsInvestigators: 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.
HomicideActor 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.
HomicideNorth 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.
HomicideMichigan 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.
HomicideOne-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.
HomicideWhistleblower 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.
HomicideNYPD 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.
Homicide7 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.
HomicideWoman 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.
HomicideFamily 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.
Homicide17-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.
HomicideGeorgia 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 HomicideOhio 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.
HomicideIdaho 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.
HomicideCarlos 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.
HomicideEx-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.
HomicideMan, 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
HomicideJudge 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.
HomicideSan 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 HomicideArkansas 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.
HomicideMissouri 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 HomicideIllegal 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.
HomicideSalvadoran 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 PersonsCosta 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.
HomicideU.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.
HomicideGeorgia 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.
Homicide7-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.
HomicideFlorida 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 HomicideFather 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 PersonsMexican 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 HomicideWoman 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 HomicideIndiana 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.
HomicideParents 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 HomicideFormer 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.
HomicideCalifornia 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 TrialsVance 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 HomicideOklahoma 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.
HomicideFive 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.
Homicide81-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.
HomicideFoot 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 TrialsKarmelo 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.
TrialsMan 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.
HomicideToothless 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.
HomicideCaitlyn 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.
HomicideBelfast 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.
HomicideRabid 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.
HomicideUtah 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.
HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideUtah 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.
HomicideTwo 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.
HomicideNewborn 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.
HomicideNew 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.
HomicideCase 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.
HomicidePenn 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.
HomicideBeloved 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.
HomicideHomeless 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.
HomicideFive 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 HomicideArizona 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.
HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideTexas 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.
HomicideMissouri 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideJudge 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.
HomicideTeen 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 TrialsMatthew 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 HomicideBritney 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.
HomicideBody 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.
HomicideSuspect 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.
Homicide14 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.
HomicideEl 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.
HomicideBrother 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 TrialsAustrian 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.
HomicideWitness 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.
HomicideMassachusetts 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.
HomicideMurder 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.
HomicideMass 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.
HomicideDNA 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 PersonsLife 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 PersonsMissing Man Found; Family Requests Privacy While Processing Loss
Authorities locate missing person, family asks for privacy as they grieve.
HomicideTwo Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Beverly Hilton Hotel
Los Angeles authorities respond to fatal shooting incident at luxury hotel; investigation remains ongoing.
HomicideCouple 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.
HomicideFlorida 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 HomicideMan 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 CasesDNA 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 Persons23-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.
HomicideDOJ 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 CasesGBI Seeks Public Help in 34-Year-Old Effingham County Murder Case
Georgia Bureau of Investigation renews appeal for information in decades-old unsolved homicide.
HomicideMom, 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 PersonsThe 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.
HomicideD4vd 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.
HomicideWife 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 TrialsFormer 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.
HomicideShe 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 PersonsLincoln Park Family Survives Harrowing Kidnapping, Police Say
Chicago family allegedly held captive by intruders in suspected crypto-related robbery; no injuries reported.
HomicideJurors 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 HomicideNavy 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.
HomicideNever-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 PersonsBoone 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.
HomicideDark 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 PersonsHigh 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.
HomicideMan 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.
HomicideInvestigators 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.
HomicideThree-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.
TrialsTanner Horner Trial Focuses on Death Penalty Ahead of Week Two
Prosecution details capital murder charges as sentencing phase looms in Dallas County case.
Developing HomicideManhunt 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 PersonsMan 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.
HomicideFive 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.
HomicideNJ 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 Collar21 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.
HomicideCalifornia 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 PersonsMan Being Questioned in American Woman's Disappearance in Bahamas
Authorities investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen as police question potential witness.
Missing PersonsPooh 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 TrialsAccused 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 PersonsFargo 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 TrialsLong 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.
HomicideBridgeport 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 CasesJudge Orders DNA Testing in 1982 Van Wert County Murder Case
Decades-old homicide investigation sees potential breakthrough as court authorizes advanced DNA analysis.
HomicideFugitive 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 Persons2 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.
HomicideRobbery 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 TrialsBend-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.
HomicideFBI 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 PersonsFour 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.
HomicideJudge 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 TrialsSupreme 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 Homicide7-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.
HomicideHuntsville’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 TrialsJonah 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 CrimeSpanish 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 PersonsAmber 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.
HomicideOhio 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 HomicideWhat 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 HomicideLove 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 CasesMissing 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.
HomicideAttack 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.
HomicideAlbuquerque 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.
HomicideJeffrey 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 PersonsDetroit 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.
HomicideDrunk 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 CasesLover'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.
HomicideBOLO: 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.
HomicideJennifer 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.
HomicideWisconsin 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 PersonsSavannah 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.
HomicideTepe 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 CasesMiami-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.
HomicideEx-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.
TrialsFormer 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.
HomicideBoston 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.
HomicideOregon 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.
HomicidePennsylvania 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 PersonsProvo 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.
HomicideVacation 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.
HomicideSavannah 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 Cases1993 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 PersonsAuthorities Find Father and Son Shortly After Amber Alert Notice
Law enforcement locates missing pair hours after alert issued in California community.
TrialsBill 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 TrialsAniah 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 PersonsUtah 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.
HomicideWho Killed Cynthia Moffett? Cold-Case Murder Turns 20 Years Old
Palm Beach County investigators continue seeking answers in 2006 homicide of Florida woman.
Missing PersonsSheriff 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 PersonsCommunity 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 PersonsKenyan 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 TrialsMan 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 PersonsPolice 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.
HomicideSon 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.
HomicideTexas 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 CasesGrand 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.
HomicideCollege 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 PersonsMissing 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 Trials5 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.
HomicideFirst-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 PersonsNMSU Issues Safety Alert After Attempted Kidnapping; Suspect Sought
University police alert campus community following reported attempted kidnapping incident involving suspect still at large.
HomicideSuspect 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.
HomicideFlorida 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.
HomicideGunman 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.
HomicideTexas 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.
HomicideCold-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.
HomicideComedy 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.
TrialsGerhardt 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 HomicideHere'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 PersonsAmber 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 CasesDNA 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
HomicideDNA 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 PersonsKnox 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 PersonsArrest 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 PersonsKidnapped 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.
HomicideLong 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 PersonsAMBER 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 HomicideWest 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
HomicideAlabama 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 PersonsWaterbury Stepmom Faces Upgraded Kidnapping Charges One Year After Arrest
Connecticut woman who was originally charged with unlawful restraint now faces more serious kidnapping allegations.
HomicideCollege 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 PersonsTiffany Lynn Braddock Reported Missing From Philadelphia's 35th District
Philadelphia Police Department seeks public assistance in locating missing woman.
HomicideKentucky 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 PersonsMissing 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 CasesSuspects Identified in 2017 Visalia Homicide Cold Case, Police Say
Visalia police announce breakthrough in unsolved homicide investigation nearly nine years after the killing.
Verdict TrialsAlexander 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.
Homicide11-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.
HomicideHonolulu 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 PersonsMan 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.
HomicideWoman 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.
HomicideWoman 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
HomicideMan 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 PersonsSuspect 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 HomicideUtah 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.
Homicide3 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.
HomicideOklahoma 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 CasesPregnant 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.
Homicide23-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.
HomicideArmed 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.
HomicideSeat 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 PersonsMissing 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.
HomicideThree 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 PersonsPolice 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 PersonsSikh 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 PersonsSilver 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.
HomicideU.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.