Rita Gonzalez
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Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison for Ketamine Injection Linked to Actor's Death
The personal assistant who administered ketamine to the 'Friends' star pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges months after Perry drowned in his hot tub.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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 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.
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 CasesSuspects Identified in 2017 Visalia Homicide Cold Case, Police Say
Visalia police announce breakthrough in unsolved homicide investigation nearly nine years after the killing.
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.
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 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.
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.