James Porter
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Family of Mississippi Teen Found Dead After Horn Island Boating Trip Subpoenas Five Social Media Companies Over Missing Content
Attorney Benjamin Crump files subpoenas to TikTok, Snap Inc., WhatsApp LLC, Meta, and Life360 demanding records, IP addresses, and GPS data as investigation into Nolan Wells' death remains ongoing.
Verdict HomicideEx-Wall Street Banker Edward Smith Sentenced to 30 Years for Drugging, Raping Women
Former New York financier attempted to blame autism diagnosis as defense before federal court handed down one of the year's longest sentences for sexual assault convictions.
Homicide3 Teen Boys Arrested in Bloody 'Anti-White' Attack on California Family at Hawaii Resort, Police Say
The minors were taken into custody in connection with a violent assault at an exclusive Hawaiian resort that left multiple family members injured.
HomicideBroad-Daylight Stabbing Rocks Popular SoCal Mall, Leaves One Injured in Los Angeles
Authorities responded to Topanga Mall following a violent attack that sent one person to the hospital with stab wounds.
HomicideArizona Man Paralyzed From Chest Down After Deputies Ignored His Swatting Warnings, $176M Claim Alleges
Axeel Melendez alleges Pima County sheriff's deputies failed to connect prior swatting threats with a fake emergency call that led to them shooting him eight times inside his home.
Homicide29-Year-Old Woman Exiting Lyft Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Philadelphia, Police Say
Talyia Bernice Nesmith was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being thrown into a parked vehicle on Elmwood Avenue; authorities are searching for the suspect and a black Dodge Charger.
Homicide"Started Taking Photos, and They Shot Him": Georgia Man Gunned Down After Confronting Hit-and-Run Driver on Highway, Police Say
Tyler Sieber, 26, was shot to death along I-285 in DeKalb County after following a driver who allegedly struck his father's vehicle and fled the scene.
HomicideArizona Man Allegedly Beat Girlfriend to Death With Metal Cane After Playing Monopoly, Claimed She Cheated
Kyle Collins, 37, is charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of his girlfriend Cierra Tellez, 36.
Developing Homicide3 Killed, 4 Wounded in Seattle Shooting; Teen Arrested, Another Sought
Seattle police investigate deadly shooting incident near Capitol Hill as search continues for second suspect.
HomicideAccused Father Allegedly Told Investigators It 'Would've Been Easier' to Kill 9-Year-Old Daughter Melina Frattolin Overseas
Testimony reveals disturbing remarks allegedly made by Lucian Frattolin as he awaited trial in the death of his young daughter.
HomicideCareer Criminal Remanded on Multiple Charges After Alleged Shooting of Retired NYPD Officer's Son Outside Bronx Bodega
The 12-year-old victim was struck by gunfire while outside the establishment, police say.
HomicideFugitive Sought in 1973 Murder of Iconic Singer Victor Jara Apprehended Decades Later
Nelson Haase, suspected of involvement in the slaying of Chilean folk singer Victor Jara during Pinochet regime, apprehended after years as a fugitive.
Developing Homicide34-Year-Old Man Killed, Woman Injured in Seattle Shooting; Homicide Unit Investigating
Seattle detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead and another wounded in what authorities describe as an isolated incident.
Developing HomicideSeveral People Shot Near Seattle's Space Needle; Police Investigating as Homicide
Multiple victims wounded in incident near iconic Seattle landmark; police investigating as homicide.
HomicideTwo Dead, Five Injured Including a 2-Year-Old in Seattle Center Shooting, Officials Say
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find multiple casualties from what authorities describe as an active shooter situation.
Homicide'Serves You Right': Bus Driver Kept Driving With Girl's Arm Trapped in Door, Lawsuit Alleges
Horry County School District settles for $175,000 after bus driver allegedly ignored 8-year-old's cries that her arm was caught and drove on anyway.
HomicideNevada Woman Allegedly Ordered Husband to Bring Gun to Walmart; He Was Killed by Police After Shooting Shopper, Authorities Say
Raqiya Ward faces multiple charges after her husband, Travis Ward, was fatally shot by officers following a confrontation she allegedly orchestrated at the Boulder Highway store.
HomicideNY Pols Ripped for Cozying up to Accused Criminals After Ex-NYPD Cop's Innocent Son, 12, Gunned Down: 'Where Is Mamdani?'
Lawmakers face backlash as community demands accountability following the fatal shooting of a child in New York.
Developing HomicideManhunt Underway for Suspect With Alleged Islamist Ties After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack
German authorities launch nationwide search as investigation into Pride parade assault expands amid reported extremist motive.
Verdict HomicideAnti-Gun Activist Sentenced to 51 Years for Murdering Man at Child's Birthday Party in Revenge Killing
Lumumba Sayers Sr. killed Malcolm Watson with a close-range head shot at his son's 5th birthday party in Commerce City, Colorado, prosecutors said, calling it retaliation for the shooting death of Sayers' own son nearly a year earlier.
HomicideTexas Couple Charged With Starving 9-Month-Old Who Gained Only 1 Pound Since Birth
Gatesville parents face injury to a child charges after infant hospitalized with life-threatening malnutrition in what medical staff called 'one of the worst cases' they had seen.
HomicideWitness Video of Madison Police Killing Raises Questions About Use of Lethal Force
Footage emerges showing fatal encounter as investigators examine whether officers had alternatives before shooting.
HomicideJewish Man Struck With Screwdriver on Upper West Side, Video Shows Victim Clutching Chest
Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus was stabbed in an unprovoked attack that sent shockwaves through the Manhattan neighborhood's Jewish community.
Developing HomicideTwo People Stabbed in Apparent Unprovoked Attack on Upper West Side, NYPD Says
Police responded to the scene and are investigating what authorities describe as a random assault with no known connection between the victims and suspect.
HomicideNYC Jewish Leaders Blast Mamdani After Upper West Side Stabbings, Demand Hate Crime Charges
Community leaders call for accountability as prosecutors weigh charges in alleged antisemitic attack that left victims injured.
HomicideFlorida Father, Stepmother Charged With Starving 9-Year-Old Daughter, Locking Her in Chain-Bound Room
Justin and Brittney Redd allegedly kept the child malnourished until she weighed just 45 pounds while telling doctors she suffered from eating disorders.
HomicideDaycare Owner Charged After Allegedly Separating Baby's Brain Hemispheres When She Slammed Him on Changing Table
Brooke Ashley Reiner, who operated an unlicensed daycare from her North Carolina home, is accused of causing catastrophic brain injuries to an 8-month-old boy that doctors say left him with a "slim" chance of survival.
Verdict Homicide'Want Me to Play You a Violin?': Florida Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder, Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Killing Wife in Front of Their Son
Jermaine Williams Sr. admitted stabbing his wife Yolonda 19 to 20 times after she rejected his reconciliation attempt and taunted him with the violin comment, prosecutors said.
Homicide87-Year-Old Grandfather Mowing Church Lawn Killed by SUV Driver Who Left Him to Die, Police Say
Matthew Brennecke allegedly struck Allan Eighmy with his black Volvo XC90, drove away, smashed his phone, and hid the damaged vehicle before surrendering to authorities three days later.
HomicideFather Allegedly Told Crying Infant 'Shut Up,' 'I Don't Want to Deal With You' Before Her Death
Curtis Jenkins, 24, is accused of murdering his 3-month-old daughter the first time he was left alone with her.
Developing HomicideSan Francisco Cat Torture Suspect Released Under California Law Now Fugitive After Skipping Court Appearance
Alleged animal cruelty defendant released without bail fails to appear in court, prompting manhunt.
Verdict HomicideCalifornia Daycare Owner Sentenced to 6 Years for Death of 5-Month-Old Baby
Roxanne Helus pleaded guilty to child abuse, involuntary manslaughter and DUI in connection with the death of infant Christian Olvera.
HomicideNYC Mother Stabbed to Death; Husband's Body Found Hanging in Nearby Park Hours Later
Investigators probing possible murder-suicide after two bodies discovered in separate locations within same Queens neighborhood.
TrialsGruesome Photos of Celeste Rivas' Decapitated Body Shown at D4vd Murder Trial as Parents Watch in Horror
Prosecutors displayed graphic autopsy and crime scene photographs during the first-degree murder trial of the popular music artist.
HomicideIllinois Mother Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Leaving 4-Year-Old Alone for 20 Hours Before Fatal Fire
Aliannay P. Rodriguez allegedly abandoned her son while working cleaning houses with her boyfriend; the boy died of smoke inhalation trapped in the basement.
Verdict HomicideFresno Serial Rapist Sentenced for Heinous Attacks on Five Women, Two Children
A Fresno man has been sentenced for a series of brutal sexual assaults spanning multiple victims including five women and two minors.
HomicideLas Vegas Man Dies After Defending Girlfriend From Attack Over Cigarette Denial, Police Say
Shiloh Leutu, 38, has been charged with battery of an older person resulting in substantial bodily harm after allegedly beating a 60-year-old man outside a Las Vegas food bank.
HomicideTate Brothers Detained in Miami Federal Custody as They Face New Charges, Possible U.K. Extradition
Andrew and Tristan Tate, already facing serious criminal charges abroad, are now being held without bond in Florida while awaiting possible extradition proceedings.
Verdict HomicideIowa Mother Pleads Guilty in 3-Year-Old Son's Death After Allegedly Napping While Boy Died in Hot Garage
Tiffani Huff Holmes, originally charged with child endangerment resulting in death, pleaded guilty to a lesser count of involuntary manslaughter and faces up to two years behind bars.
Homicide60-Year-Old Nevada Man Dies After Being Fatally Beaten Outside Las Vegas Food Bank When He Intervened for Girlfriend: Police
Shiloh Leutu and an accomplice allegedly attacked Scott Dennis after he stepped in to protect his girlfriend from ridicule over a cigarette request, authorities say.
TrialsArmy Veteran Charged With Setting Off Fireworks Outside Federal Building in Manhattan, FBI Says
The man allegedly ignited an incendiary device outside the Manhattan federal courthouse, prosecutors said.
HomicideNJ Driver Charged With Murder in Deaths of NHL Star Johnny Gaudreau, Brother Appears in Court
Sean M. Higgins faces multiple charges including two counts of death by auto in connection with the August 2024 crash that killed the hockey star and his sibling.
Verdict TrialsMexican Drug Kingpin El Mayo Gets Life Sentence, Issues Emotional Courtroom Apology
Ismael Zambada García delivers mea culpa before being sentenced for decades of Sinaloa Cartel operations that flooded the US with drugs.
HomicideSuspect in Custody After Explosion Involving Incendiary Device Outside NYC Federal Building
Manhattan federal building targeted as law enforcement responds to explosion in outdoor trash receptacle; suspect now in custody.
HomicideRomanian Authorities Continue Human Trafficking Investigation Against Andrew Tate
Romanian authorities continue investigation into human trafficking allegations against controversial internet personalities.
HomicideMissouri Mother Left Children Ages 3 and 5 Locked in 14th-Floor Apartment With Broken Window, Police Say
Desiree Ching and David Croft each face two counts of endangering the welfare of a child after officers found the naked children alone in squalid conditions.
HomicideBoxer Hannah Rapp Struck and Killed in Texas; Driver Arrested
Professional boxerHannah Rapp died after being hit by a vehicle in Brazos County, Texas, authorities said.
HomicideNYC Homeless Man Allegedly Hurls Cell Phone at Baby in Stroller During Bryant Park Attack
Police say a homeless man threw his cell phone at an infant in a stroller at Manhattan\'s Bryant Park, striking the child.
HomicideNYC Woman, 70, Shoved Onto Subway Tracks; Suspect Arrested
Authorities apprehended a suspect following the alleged assault of an elderly woman at a Manhattan transit station.
Verdict HomicideSouth Carolina Woman Found Guilty of Killing Boyfriend in Front of Her 3-Year-Old Son
Zaria Owens sentenced to 21 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter after prosecutors said she shot Tyquirez Sims over a dispute about moving out.
HomicideLAPD Releases Video of Shootout in Which Officers Fired on Suspect Who Shot Officer During Chase
Body camera footage shows the intense pursuit and exchange of gunfire that left a suspect dead after he allegedly shot a Los Angeles police officer.
HomicideWoman Allegedly Forced Child Underwater in Backyard Pool Until Bystander Intervened, Tennessee Authorities Say
Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, has been charged with aggravated child abuse after prosecutors allege she held a child underwater at a Jonesborough residence.
HomicideSuspects Drilled Wooden Boards on Door, Used Zip Ties on Gate to Keep 5-Year-Old Boy Locked in Filthy Room, Police Say
Jade Shuey, Stephanie Schaffner and Tucker Heagy have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after investigators say they found hoarder conditions and hundreds of flies inside the Pennsylvania home.
HomicideTesla-driving Dad Accused of Abandoning Infant in St. Louis Roadway, Lying to Baby's Mother Before Leading Police on Chase
Christopher Sean Pearson allegedly left his infant in a car seat in a driving lane before leading officers through two fences and tossing a handgun from his vehicle during pursuit.
HomicideMan Buried in NYC Pauper's Grave After Hospital's 'Careless' Error Left Family Unable to Find Him: Lawsuit
A New York hospital allegedly misidentified a dying patient due to a spelling error, leading to his remains being sent to Hart Island where his family couldn't locate him for months.
Verdict Homicide'This Is All Going to Be Mine Soon': Michigan Man Convicted of Fatally Shooting Older Roommate and Boyfriend
Kayvon Briscoe-Hall, 21, found guilty of second-degree murder in killing of 63-year-old Roger Willie weeks before scheduled sentencing.
Homicide68-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Threw Lit Matches at Man, Set Clothing on Fire During Domestic Dispute: Police
Rose Yee faces charges including menacing and criminal contempt after police say she threatened to burn down a home in Valley Stream, New York.
Homicide71-Year-Old California Man Charged With Murder After Allegedly Running Over Two Teen Girls on Bicycles, Then Returning to View One Victim's Body
David Walker faces eight charges including murder in connection with the deaths of 17-year-old Jaea Chatman and Layla Clemons near Jefferson Boulevard.
Developing HomicideMuslim Man in Utah Targeted in Stabbing Because of His Religion, Police Say
Authorities investigating incident as potential hate crime; suspect remains at large
HomicideMissouri Mother Charged With Leaving 3 Infants Alone for Over 24 Hours; One Baby Banged Head Against Wall, Cops Say
Courtney Lynn Box allegedly abandoned her twins and 3-month-old in a nearly bare apartment where authorities found overflowing diapers and signs of severe neglect.
HomicideFather Shot at Tennessee Burger King After Landscaping Buddies Confront Son Over Alleged Apple Watch Theft, Police Say
Dale Townes charged with attempted second-degree murder; Trevor Young charged as accessory after father was shot in abdomen during altercation outside Memphis fast-food restaurant.
Homicide'Hit My Head and Pulled Me Under': New Jersey Driver Faces Charges After Jeep Crashes Into Vermont Resort Pool, Injuring Swimmers Including 9-Year-Old
A woman allegedly driving under the influence plowed her Jeep through a fence and into a crowded pool at Smuggler's Notch Resort in Cambridge, Vermont, sending swimmers scrambling for safety.
HomicideCollege Student Charged With Boating Under Influence After Friend Drowned During Drunken Canoe Trip on Connecticut Lake
Michael Collins, a Holy Cross student, surrendered to authorities nearly four months after Dominick Tocci's body was recovered from Lake Hayward.
HomicideTennessee Man Accused of Firing Modified Glock at Vehicle With Family After Road Rage Dispute Over Driveway Backup
Clinton Nash allegedly used a Glock equipped with an automatic conversion device to shoot at another driver in Memphis, prosecutors say.
HomicideKnifeman Who Stabbed Federal Agent at California-Arizona Border Shot Dead by Border Patrol
Border Patrol agents opened fire after a man allegedly attacked a federal agent with a knife near the state line, authorities said.
HomicideSick Ex-Sea Captain Faces Life in Prison After Admitting to Raping Merchant Marine Cadet in Shock Plea
Former ship captain reaches surprise guilty plea in federal court, admitting to sexually assaulting a cadet aboard his vessel.
HomicideMan Fleeing Immigration Officers in Florida Struck, Killed by Tractor Trailer, Police Say
The incident occurred during an encounter with federal immigration authorities on a Florida roadway.
HomicideKansas Parents Charged With Aggravated Child Endangerment After Young Child Finds Loaded Shotgun, Kills Siblings Ages 5 and 8
Aaron French and Makayla French each face four counts of aggravated child endangerment in the deaths of their children Paxton, 8, and Lilly, 5, nearly three months after the Brookville shooting.
Missing PersonsAustralian Tourist Sally Grace Contarino Sent Chilling Final Message Before Vanishing in Las Vegas
The 28-year-old visitor sent a text to family describing fear for her safety three weeks ago, authorities confirmed.
HomicidePerson Reportedly Shot and Killed During Incident Involving ICE Agent in Maine
Authorities respond to shooting that reportedly occurred during an encounter with federal immigration enforcement officers.
HomicideWoman and 12-Year-Old Nonverbal Son Bludgeoned With Cane or Bat in Random Attack While Walking to School Bus Stop, Florida Police Say
Hutch Benjamin, 44, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the alleged attack on a mother and her child in Fort Lauderdale.
Verdict HomicideKansas Father Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Toddler's Fatal Shooting by Sister
Michael Tejeda left his handgun accessible to his 3-year-old daughter, who used it to kill her 1-year-old sibling in their Wichita home.
Verdict HomicideIowa Mother Sentenced to 5 Years After Infant Son Died Suffocated in Trash Can While She Was Passed Out
Jaley Bush pleaded guilty to child endangerment and involuntary manslaughter charges after authorities said she was under the influence of methamphetamine and benzodiazepines when her baby died.
HomicideTexas Mother Charged With Abandoning Baby, Toddler and 4-Year-Old After Children Found Wandering Alone
Madeline Colunga, 28, allegedly left three young children home unsupervised in Tomball while she was away; authorities say she could not explain her absence.
HomicideNolan Wells' Mother Speaks Out After Son Found Dead: 'We Just Want Answers'
Family of 24-year-old seeks answers after his body was discovered, pleading for information about circumstances surrounding his death.
HomicideAlleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Linked to Partner's DNA on Gun Towel, Prosecutors Say
Federal prosecutors allege forensic evidence places the partner of a man charged with plotting to assassinate conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at the scene where authorities say the weapon was prepared.
Verdict TrialsWoman Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Robbery in Texas Man's Death, Gets 15 Years
Julie Marie Lopez admitted her role in the setup of Isaiah Guevara during a home invasion that turned fatal.
HomicideGirlfriend of Georgia Man Found Mutilated in Reservoir Arrested After Allegedly Lying to Police About Killer's Identity
Authorities say Ambria Boyd gave investigators a false suspect name and hid her relationship with the person she was protecting.
Verdict HomicideOhio Mother Pleads Guilty in 2-Month-Old Son's Suffocation Death, Over a Decade After Prior Child Drowning Conviction
Krystal Krause admitted to placing her infant face down on an unsafe sleep surface despite multiple warnings from doctors about proper infant sleeping practices.
HomicideTennessee Mother Found Dead Under Sheet at Ohio Home After Meeting Man She Met While Playing Call of Duty
Amber Graham, 37, traveled from Spring Hill to Cleveland with her 8-year-old daughter; body discovered behind dilapidated residence as investigation remains ongoing.
HomicideAuthorities Investigate Alleged Assassination Plot Against Charlie Kirk; DNA Evidence Central to Case
Prosecutors allege DNA matching a suspect's partner was recovered from a towel near the weapon in what authorities describe as a targeted threat against the conservative commentator.
HomicideChild's Remains Found in Illinois Woods After Father Allegedly Claimed He Dropped Missing Boy With Amish Community
Ronnell Marquese Jones and Kirstie Dora remain jailed without bond as investigators work to confirm the child's identity.
Homicide2-Year-Old Florida Girl Dies After Being Left in Sweltering Car for More Than 3 Hours While in Care of Grandfather With Dementia, Police Say
Hallandale Beach police say the toddler was found unconscious in a vehicle parked outside a home; no arrests have been made as investigators await the medical examiner's final report.
Verdict HomicideNorth Carolina Adoptive Parents Sentenced to 32-40 Years for Killing 4-Year-Old Son After Prolonged Duct-Tape Restraint
Joseph Paul Wilson and Jodi Ann Wilson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, felony child abuse, and conspiracy charges in the death of Skyler Wilson.
Homicide'Hey Buddy, Come Here': Man Allegedly Tried to Abduct 6-Year-Old Boy From Grandmother's West Virginia Property
James Waller, 33, faces attempted abduction and kidnapping charges after police say he approached the child on Blue Bell Lane near Route 10 in Huntington.
HomicideMan in Custody After Hurling Molotov Cocktails at Two Religious Buildings in Queens, Police Say
The suspect was taken into custody following the early morning attacks on houses of worship in the borough.
HomicideWoman Leads Deputies on High-Speed Chase Through Multiple Counties After Kicking Down Door Looking for Teenage Girl, Sheriff's Office Says
The 32-year-old Tacoma woman faces charges including burglary and attempting to elude law enforcement; the teenager she claimed to be searching for was found inside the vehicle.
HomicideNolan Wells' Family Searches for Answers in Death of Mississippi Teen
Family demands transparency as investigation into teenager's death remains ongoing in Mississippi community.
TrialsWoman Accused of Marrying 6 Men Simultaneously, Scamming Dozens Out of Hundreds of Thousands for Fake Sick Relatives
Jiaying Chen allegedly told police she targeted Las Vegas because "it is so easy to get married" there as prosecutors prepare for her guilty plea.
Verdict HomicideJesse Matthew Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Hannah Graham
The 2014 disappearance and killing of the James Madison University student shocked Virginia and revealed disturbing connections to another unsolved case.
HomicideMan Throws Molotov Cocktail at Stranger in Wheelchair, Then Tries to Shove Victim Back Into Flames: Police
Alexander Emery allegedly attacked a random wheelchair user directly across from Oklahoma City police headquarters before detectives intervened.
Verdict HomicideCleveland Carjacker Sentenced to 51 Years for Shooting Mother in Face, Throwing Toddler Into Snow
Ronald Loftis, 47, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery and felonious assault charges stemming from the January attack that left a woman with a gunshot wound to her face.
HomicideMichigan Mother Pleads No Contest in Death of Autistic Teen Daughter She Reportedly Wanted to Abandon for Boyfriend
Vangie Averhart avoided a murder charge as part of the plea deal, admitting to child abuse in the killing of 14-year-old Kylee Clark who prosecutors say suffered severe blunt force trauma to the head.
HomicideTelegram Used to Share Rape Videos and Drugging Tips, German Prosecutors Say
Authorities in Germany have charged individuals with using the Telegram messaging platform to distribute violent sexual content and instructions on how to drug victims.
HomicideNew York Man Beaten to Death by Ex-Girlfriend, Roommate Who Allegedly Used Sledgehammer, TV and Baseball Bat in 30-Minute Attack: DA
Melissa Fawcett orchestrated the attack that left Christopher Martin dead after prosecutors say she purchased a gun intended to scare him.
HomicideAlabama Father Leaves Bloody Handprints Across Neighborhood After Teen Son Stabbed Him, Killed Mother: Prosecutors
A 17-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with murder in the death of his mother and attempted murder in the stabbing of his father during a violent dispute over discipline, authorities say.
Verdict HomicideWest Virginia Man Sentenced to Life Plus 80 Years in Family Massacre That Killed Mother, Stepfather and Two Brothers Including a Toddler
Gavin Blaine Smith, who was 16 when he allegedly shot four family members in December 2020, accepted a plea deal Monday to avoid a second trial after his initial conviction was overturned.
HomicideTennessee Man Charged With Wife's Murder After Allegedly Telling 911 'I Just Murdered My Wife'
Douglas Rawl, 57, is accused of killing his wife Allison in their College Grove home after allegedly describing her body as 'dead as fried chicken.'
Verdict HomicideNebraska Mother Allegedly Covered 9-Month-Old's Head With Blanket, Held It Down as Infant 'Crying Bloody Murder'
Alyssa Parkins faces homicide charges in infant's death nearly four years to the day after her ex-boyfriend was convicted of killing their other child.
HomicideWoman Left 91-Year-Old Stranded in Sweltering Car Because He Wouldn't Buy Her Cigarettes, Sheriff Says
Nikki Reed Hoskins allegedly removed the keys from the ignition and walked away as temperatures hovered around 101 degrees.
HomicideBurglary Suspect Photographed in Bizarre Arrest After Allegedly Botching Escape Attempt
Law enforcement officials say the suspect's attempted getaway ended with authorities recovering stolen property and making an arrest that drew widespread attention.
Homicide4-Month-Old Girl Allegedly Slammed to Floor by 17-Year-Old With Autism at California Daycare, Dying From Head Injuries
Troy May Elaine Cohn suffered a fractured skull and bruises across her body after being left alone with the teen at an at-home daycare in Pomona, police say.
HomicideFamily Demands Answers After Tennessee National Guard Shooting; Video Release Sought
Relatives of man killed in confrontation with National Guard members call for transparency as military investigators examine circumstances of deadly shooting.
Homicide'Thinks He Was Hot Stuff': Indiana Man Charged With Murdering Wife in Front of Her Son After Argument That 'Got Out of Hand'
Stephen Ray Lang called 911 claiming an accidental shooting, but detectives have charged him with murder and other offenses in the death of Sara M. Lang.
HomicideMan in Custody Confesses to Killing Wife, Offers to Reveal Body Location in Case That Shocked France
French prosecutors confirm the suspect made the admission while detained on separate charges; investigation into wife's disappearance dates back months.
HomicideGrown Man Allegedly Whipped 12-Year-Old Boy With Belt Near NYC Playground in Anti-Gay Hate Crime Attack
The suspect was arrested and charged with hate crimes after allegedly striking the child near a playground in what authorities describe as an anti-gay attack.
HomicideNational Guard Members on Patrol in Memphis Fatally Shoot Man During Pursuit, Police Say
Tennessee National Guard soldiers were conducting patrol operations when they encountered and fatally shot a man during an active pursuit, according to Memphis police.
HomicideSoldier, Fiancee Charged With Murdering Boyfriend Over 'Inappropriate Pictures,' Wrapping Body in Ratchet Straps Near Washington Military Base
Aydee Casado-Dominguez and Humberto Rodriguez Hernandez allegedly shot Caelick Bradley dead after discovering inappropriate photos on his phone before dumping his remains near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
TrialsTrump DOJ Wants 'Serious Sentence' for Wisconsin Judge Who Helped Immigrant Evade ICE; Defense Says Case Designed to 'Scare' Others
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys have filed dueling sentencing memos ahead of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan's July 8 hearing.
HomicideFourth of July Horror as Woman Killed, Three Injured in Fireworks Explosion, Car Blaze
A celebration turned tragic when fireworks ignited a massive car fire, killing one woman and injuring three others.
HomicideHorrifying Truth Behind Death of Man Who Cut Off His Penis in Bloody Downtown LA Meltdown Revealed
Los Angeles medical examiner determines cause of death for the man who severed his own genitalia during a violent public breakdown earlier this year.
HomicideDoorDash Driver Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting of Amazon Employee Over Height Joke, Prosecutors Say
Devonta Hodge allegedly gunned down Dylan Perkins in a suburban Chicago fulfillment center parking lot after a minor verbal exchange escalated into violence.
Trials'I Just Put Him to Sleep!': Wyoming Dad Allegedly Insisted Infant Was Inside Home While Baby Remained Locked in Hot Escalade
Jhadon Robert Michael Curry faces a misdemeanor child endangerment charge after deputies discovered his infant son sweating and 'hot to the touch' inside the locked SUV.
HomicideMackenzie Shirilla Charged With Murdering 2 Men in Ohio Road Rage Case
Prosecutors allege the defendant intentionally rammed a vehicle, killing two men and injuring a woman.
HomicideOregon Mother Shot Dead by Husband Weeks Before Planned Disneyland Trip With Kids
Markus Bowen called 911 to report he had shot his wife Tara at their Clackamas County home before being arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter.
HomicideMinnesota Pastor Allegedly Stabbed Girlfriend's Ex Over Pawn Receipts Dispute at Woman's Home
Terrence Phillip Walker Sr., 61, charged with assault after authorities say he stabbed a 39-year-old man in the abdomen during confrontation over missing tools.
Missing PersonsPersonal Trainer Elena Moore, 39, Reported Missing After Leaving Ohio Planet Fitness
Family and friends launch desperate search as investigators work to determine what happened to the missing woman.
HomicideSemitruck Driver Yelled 'Lay Down Motherf—er' Before Running Over Man in Parking Spot Dispute, Kansas Cops Say
Travis Briscoe is standing trial for second-degree murder in the death of Abdelmuttalib Mohamed during a truck stop argument over a parking space.
Verdict HomicideVictor 'Frito' Frieson III Convicted of Murder, Torture in Killing of California Artist Zoe Reidy Watts
Alameda County jury finds 30-year-old guilty of murdering ceramic artist after date night following two-week trial.
Verdict HomicideCalifornia Woman Pleads Guilty to Spying on Ex-Husband Through Ring Cameras, Livestreaming Over 700 Hours of His Home
Rayna Bell accessed her ex's security cameras for approximately two months, viewing an average of 12 hours per day including footage of the fiancee breastfeeding their newborn.
HomicideFord F-150 Driver Charged With Manslaughter After Allegedly Running Red Light, Killing Alabama Mother and 3 Children
Garrett Cole Nix faces four counts of manslaughter in the April crash that killed Ashley Dawn Hagood and three of her children at an intersection southwest of Huntsville.
Verdict HomicideIdaho Man Allegedly Attacked Woman With Nunchucks After Being Forced to Walk Home From Hospital
Melvin Blackburn, 67, faces felony aggravated battery charges with a deadly weapon enhancement that could bring up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Verdict HomicideGilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann's Therapist Practiced Without License for Years, Charged With Fraud
Alison Winter allegedly received $60,000 in bogus insurance reimbursements while treating the convicted murderer who confessed eight killings to her.
HomicideBear Spray Released Inside NYC Hotel During Pride Week Dispute, Injuring 8
Police say a woman discharged the potent spray at a Lower Manhattan hotel following an argument over luggage with another attendee of Pride events.
Developing TrialsUC Santa Barbara Police Search for Suspect After Groping Attack on Campus — Weeks After Unsolved Rape Case
The June 24 attack marks the second sexual assault reported at the 'top party college' in a month, as investigators continue searching for an alleged rapist from a May incident.
TrialsAlex Murdaugh Returns to Court as Murder Retrial Looms Following Conviction Overturning
The disgraced South Carolina lawyer, whose murder convictions were vacated last month, faces a pretrial hearing focused on evidence deadlines and trial logistics.
HomicideWoman Celebrating Best Friend's Birthday Stabbed in Chest by Stranger Outside Portland Club, Police Say
Achillia A. Palmer allegedly attacked 23-year-old Kayla Harrell with a knife in an apparently random assault that left the victim requiring multiple surgeries.
Organized CrimeCalifornia Police Bust South American Burglary Crew Accused of Targeting Luxury Homes Across Irvine
Six suspects including four minors arrested in connection with at least 10 residential burglaries following extensive investigation.
Verdict HomicideVirginia Grandmother Sentenced to 12 Years for Killing Infant With Adult Prescription Medication
Alvetta Haskins pleaded guilty to felony homicide after giving her 3-month-old granddaughter Seroquel and cough syrup.
Homicide13-Year-Old Girl Rape in Bronx Park Sparks Fear as Sex Assaults Double in Neighborhood
The teen was grabbed off an MTA bus and dragged into Van Cortlandt Park, police say, amid a troubling 120% spike in reported rapes in the North Riverdale area.
HomicideFight Between Warring Mexican Gangs in Brooklyn Park Leaves 21-Year-Old Dead, Another Critically Injured
A knife fight between rival Mexican gangs erupted in Dyker Beach Park on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another fighting for his life.
Homicide20-Year-Old Woman Run Over by Lifeguard Truck at Half Moon Bay State Beach
California State Parks seasonal lifeguard allegedly distracted when pickup rolled over sunbather on sand; victim hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
HomicideSuspect With Face Tattoos Arrested After BB Gun Shooting At World Naked Bike Ride In Los Angeles
Two people were injured when a man allegedly opened fire into a crowd gathered for the annual clothing-optional cycling event at Temple and Alameda streets.
Verdict HomicideDrunk Woman Fleeing Police Traffic Stop Kills Three in Lyft After Ramming Their Car at 100 MPH
Nakita Walker sentenced to 29 years for killing a Lyft driver and two passengers on Rock Creek Parkway in Washington, D.C.
Homicide'I'll Never See My Kids Again': Resentful Grandma Suspected in Deaths of Daughter and 4 Children in New York
A handwritten note and recovered evidence suggest the grandmother poisoned her daughter and four grandchildren, including one who was stabbed, authorities say.
Verdict HomicideTeen Squatter Sentenced to 20 Years-to-Life for Beating Manhattan Homeowner to Death with Frying Pan
Kensley Alston admitted at her sentencing Friday that she struck Natalie Vitels five times with a metal frying pan as her boyfriend held the 52-year-old victim down inside her own Kips Bay apartment.
Verdict Homicide'I F—ed Up': Honda Driver Sentenced to 73 Years for Killing 3 Children on Florida Sidewalk While Trying to Pass County Bus
Sean Greer pleaded no contest to killing 6-year-old Andrea Fleming, 5-year-old Paris Jones, and 9-year-old Laziyah 'Minnie' Stukes in Wilton Manors.
HomicideFather-Son Argument Ends in Fatal Stabbing, Multi-State Chase, Tennessee Police Say
Levi Carter allegedly told investigators 'sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do' after fatally stabbing his father with a pocketknife.
Verdict HomicideIowa Teen Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Death of Youth Group Home Worker Who Tried to Stop Him From Running Into Traffic
Jovahn Mathis, who was 15 at the time of the killing, is scheduled for sentencing later this month after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
HomicideIdaho Woman Accused of Slashing Another Mother With Broken Corona Bottle After Home Cleaning Dispute
Leandra Jo Thorpe allegedly attacked a woman in Chubbuck, Idaho, using a broken beer bottle after an argument about the victim's housekeeping and children.
TrialsDOJ Appeals Contempt Order Against JAG Attorney; Claims Judge 'Inappropriately' Punished Lawyer Out of Frustration With ICE
The DOJ argues U.S. District Judge Laura Provinzino improperly held Army JAG lawyer Matthew Isihara personally liable for $500 daily coercive fines when the government failed to return a detained man's identification documents.
HomicideKendrick Brown Charged With Murder After Woman Found Stuffed in Freezer in Texas Master Bedroom
Police say Mariah Murray, 27, was stabbed multiple times and discovered frozen solid in an abandoned East Oak Cliff home where her boyfriend allegedly concealed her body.
HomicideMan Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Pro Skateboarder Appears in Court in Suicide Prevention Gown
Robert Galtman, 48, has been charged with two counts of murder in the June 18 killings of Veronica Lopez and her neighbor Richard Brady in Pomona.
Verdict HomicideVile Perv Who Hooked 13-Year-Old Long Island Girl on Crack So He Could Rape and Control the Child Gets 15 Years in Prison
Danny St. Louis sentenced for sex-trafficking a minor he addicted to crack cocaine and raping her three times, Suffolk DA says.
HomicideTeen Driver Allegedly Fleeing Robbery Kills Couple Celebrating Husband's 77th Birthday in Florida
Estiben Garcia Luis, 17, faces two counts of felony murder in the deaths of Charles and Lynn Duncan after authorities say he plowed into their vehicle while fleeing a robbery.
HomicideOklahoma Arby's Manager Allegedly Spits in Customer's Sandwich, Infecting Her With Herpes
Manager Amanda Hendricks was arrested and charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after allegedly contaminating a mother's food at the drive-thru.
Missing PersonsSupreme Court Reinstates Murder Conviction of Pedro Hernandez in 1979 Disappearance of Etan Patz
The high court's decision marks a significant reversal in the decades-long case that has haunted New York City since a 6-year-old boy vanished on his way to school.
HomicideNew Video Shows Alleged Carjacker Mowing Down Pedestrians During Culver City Rampage
Surveillance footage captures Juan Luis Estrada striking multiple victims, including juveniles on an e-bike, before his chase ended in a McDonald's drive-thru crash.
HomicideVirginia Woman Allegedly Caught on Tape Admitting She Poisoned Husband With Horse Tranquilizer, Insulin
Amanda Christina Hawkins was recorded on audio and video allegedly confessing to killing her husband, 49-year-old James Matthew Hawkins, weeks before his death.
HomicideMilitary Contractor Killed After Gunshot Wound Discovered Following Riverside County Crash Near March Air Force Base
The American Forces Network employee died after a two-vehicle collision that left investigators determining how the gunfire occurred.
HomicideFirst Victim of California Library Shooting Revealed as Staff Praised for Heroic Response
Butte County prosecutors identify 46-year-old Jacob Hull as one of two killed in shooting that authorities say was intended to replicate a Columbine-style attack.
HomicideFlorida Parents Allegedly Assault Teen Boy They Thought Was Adult Who Dropped Off Daughter After All-Night Party
Rosa Lamourt Tiru and Lance Mulonas are charged with aggravated child abuse and aggravated assault after allegedly attacking the 15-year-old at his own home.
HomicideWoman Strangled at Target Checkout Counter by Stranger in Simi Valley Rampage: Police
Rejean Tabor allegedly choked the victim until she was 'almost dead' before attacking other shoppers and bystanders who tried to help, authorities say.
HomicideAttempted Trump Assassination Suspect's Bid to Oust U.S. Attorney Pirro Denied by Federal Judge
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden rejects Cole Tomas Allen's motion to disqualify both Jeanine Pirro and Todd Blanche from prosecuting the assassination attempt case.
Verdict HomicideOregon Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Breaking Into Home, Attacking Mother Holding Baby While Husband Worked in Yard
Judson Defir told the victim 'honey, I'm here' before allegedly assaulting her while she cradled her 10-month-old infant.
Developing HomicidePolice Search for Suspect Described as Justin Bieber Lookalike After Alleged Kidnapping Attempt in California
Hayward officers responded to reports of an attempted abduction near Jackson Street and Soto Road, where witnesses say a man matching the pop star's description grabbed a woman walking on the sidewalk.
HomicideFlorida Parents Enter Deferred Prosecution After Allegedly Leaving 6-Month-Old Alone on Beach for an Hour
Brian and Sara Wilks must complete community service and parenting classes while avoiding arrests for the next year to have charges dropped.
Homicide51-Year-Old Concertgoer Dies After Falling During Goose Show at Madison Square Garden
The fan plunged from an elevated position inside the iconic venue and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital, according to NYPD.
HomicideSecurity Guard Credited With Averting Potential Tragedy at San Diego Mosque One Month After Deadly Attack
Police stopped a suspicious vehicle circling the Islamic Center of San Diego and discovered a Nazi flag inside, officials said.
Homicide"Please Don't, I Have Babies": Alabama Nurse Killed by Patient While Walking to Her Car, Lawsuit Alleges
Ada Chapman Doss was on the phone with her husband when she was shot and killed in a hospital parking lot; the suspect had been brought in for a manic episode hours earlier.
Organized CrimeFormer Gotti Mob Enforcer Turned New Jersey Council Member Arrested on Extortion Charges
John Alite, who once claimed to have committed 15 murders as a Gambino crime family hitman, faces multiple charges including extortion and corporate misconduct.
Homicide'Severe Insect Infestation': South Carolina Mother Charged After 11-Month-Old Found Dead in Filthy Apartment
Janette Clayton, 27, faces three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child; investigators discovered no food or child-care supplies inside the residence.
HomicideHomeless Sacramento Man Steals Police Cruiser, Leads Officers on Highway Pursuit to Lodi
Isaac Paval, 28, allegedly jumped into a patrol vehicle as officers attempted to detain him Friday afternoon near Marysville Boulevard.
Homicide18-Year-Old Indian Tourist Killed in Central Park Carriage Horse Crash During First US Trip
Romanch Mahajan was fatally injured when a spooked horse bolted and threw him from the carriage during a family photo stop, authorities said.
Verdict Homicide'Guess What? Headshot': Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Threatened to Kill Teen Convicted of Track Meet Murder, Officials Say
Edward Jacob Lang, a right-wing influencer pardoned by President Donald Trump after serving time for his role in the Capitol riot, was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat against Karmelo Anthony outside the Collin County courthouse.
Verdict HomicideLocation Sharing Leads Police to Serial Rapist Convicted of Killing Two Women in Los Angeles
David Pearce convicted of murdering architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales and model Christy Giles after their location data helped investigators identify his address within hours of the women's deaths.
HomicideNYC Driver Fatally Strikes Two Teens on Motorized Scooter in Harlem, Killing 13-Year-Old
A Chevy Tahoe collided head-on with the motorized scooter on West 112th Street, killing one teen and injuring another.
HomicideGunshots Ring Out in Times Square During Knicks Celebration, Sending Tourists Running for Cover
Video captures the chaos as shots fired near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue; one suspect in custody after brief police response.
HomicideDriver Connected to Deadly Pomona Shooting Arrested After High-Speed CHP Chase Across Southern California
California Highway Patrol officers deployed a spike strip and PIT maneuver to stop a black Kia fleeing from Castaic to Lancaster, taking the shooting suspect into custody without further incident.
Homicide'Drooping' 1-Year-Old Sent Home From Hospital After 21-Minute Evaluation, Died Hours Later: Lawsuit
Connecticut parents allege Yale New Haven Hospital staff ignored sepsis warning signs in their son before his death from influenza-related complications.
HomicideVideo Captures Gunfire Erupting in Times Square During Dispute, Sending Crowds Fleeing
Shots rang out near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue just after 3:30 p.m., with one suspect now in custody as investigations continue.
HomicideFire Dancer Accused of Setting Vehicle Ablaze With Friends Sleeping Inside at California Truck Stop
Nicole Najlis, 30, allegedly demanded Xanax, punched the driver, then lit his Honda Element on fire while two people were inside, prosecutors say.
Missing PersonsMother of 2 Vanishes During Oakland Dog Walk; Family Hires Private Investigators as Community Searches for Answers
Amy Hillyard, co-owner of Farley's Coffee in San Francisco, was last seen March 25 near Radnor Road — and now investigators are seeking surveillance footage they believe holds critical clues.
Homicide'You Can Charge Me Now': Woman Allegedly Torched Ex-Boyfriend's Dream Barn After Discovering He Was Texting Another Woman
Donna Jo Franklin, 59, confessed to arson after initially claiming she only visited the Sturgeon Bay property to borrow an extension cord, police say.
TrialsWisconsin Woman Allegedly Torched Ex-Boyfriend's Barn Over Infidelity, Then Celebrated With Ice Cream: Police
Donna Jo Franklin, 59, is charged with arson after investigators say she confessed to setting fire to a barn she once planned to share with her former partner.
HomicideIndiana Man Allegedly Beat Woman With Metal Water Bottle Until Skull Exposed, Then Tried to Close Wound With Superglue
Justin H. Plummer, 44, is accused of an hours-long attack that included strangulation, waterboarding and threats to kill the victim.
Cold Case Cold CasesBay Area Investigator Believes He's Identified 'The Doodler' Serial Killer Who Murdered Six Gay Men In 1970s
San Francisco cold case unit chief says the suspected killer, now in his 70s, may still be living in East Bay as police offer $250,000 reward for his arrest.
HomicideOregon Man Charged With Murder of Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Daughter After Claiming She Choked on Rice, Fell Off Slide
Dison Ruda allegedly told authorities the child choked on rice and suffered a fall at Blue Lake Park. Police say his calm demeanor raised red flags.
TrialsTeen Accused of Killing Stepsister on Cruise Ship Ordered Held Without Bail Pending September Trial
Timothy Hudson, charged as an adult with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship, will remain in federal custody until his trial.
HomicideTwo College Students Dead After Being Swept Into Ocean While Napping at Dangerous California Beach
Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, were caught by rogue waves at Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County, authorities said.
HomicideBoy, 2, Found Dead Inside Queens Home; Hours Later, Girl, 2, Critically Hurt in Brooklyn Window Fall
Two tragedies involving toddlers unfolded across New York City within hours of each other, with one child dead and another fighting for life.
HomicideFamily Dog Killed by LAPD Officers During Knicks Championship Celebration in Canoga Park
Jameson, a 2-year-old golden retriever mix wearing a Knicks jersey moments before the shooting, was killed after police responded to reports of a screaming woman at a condo complex.
Verdict HomicideArmy National Guardsman Pleads Guilty to Murdering Fellow Soldier Who Was Found in Bed With His Ex-Girlfriend
Natravien Landry admitted to shooting Sgt. Andre S. Stewart Jr. at Fort Gordon Army base after discovering him with the mother of his child.
Developing HomicideManhunt Intensifies for Fugitive Virginia Football Coach Travis Turner as Authorities Rule Suicide Theory Unlikely
Travis Turner, charged with child pornography possession and soliciting a minor, vanished into Appalachian wilderness when police arrived at his home.
HomicideHaitian Asylum Seeker's Hypothermia Death in Pittsburgh Ruled Homicide After ICE Release
Allegheny County medical examiner finds Daphy Michel, 31, died of hypothermia after being dropped at a bus shelter by immigration authorities.
Homicide'Because I'm Black?' NJ Father Claims Cops Arrested Him After Traffic Stop Over Hoodie in Warm Weather
Jamal Holmes alleges racial profiling after Jackson Township police stopped him for wearing a sweatshirt on an 80-degree day, resulting in obstruction and resisting arrest charges.
Verdict Missing PersonsShane McSwane Sentenced to 26 Years for Kidnapping Colorado Witness Who Saw His Traffic Crash
Grace Dotson was held captive for four hours after witnessing the crash in Aurora, with deputies ultimately rescuing her following a high-speed chase.
HomicideTexas Man Charged With Threatening to Kill President Trump, Claims He Is 'Active Threat' and 'Clear and Present Danger'
Ronnie Austin Jr., 56, allegedly sent emails threatening the president, members of Congress, and employees at defense contractors between March and May.
HomicideCalifornia Cardiologist Gets 8 Months for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Mother of Three
Juliana Ramos, 26, was studying to become a nursing assistant when Dr. James Comazzi struck her while she assisted another crash victim — then fled the scene.
HomicideVideo Shows Pasadena Officer Accidentally Shooting Fellow Cop During Parking Garage Horseplay
The 35-second dashcam footage shows one officer drawing his weapon in a 'quick-draw fashion' before the other officer's gun discharged, striking him in the shoulder.
Verdict TrialsDid Implicit Bias Factor Into Karmelo Anthony's Guilty Verdict?
Legal analysts question whether the all-white jury and size disparity between defendant and victim influenced the 35-year murder sentence in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
HomicideRetired Fresno Police Sergeant Allegedly Killed by His Own Son in Shocking Family Tragedy
Freeman Hunter Jr., who served three decades with the department, was killed late Saturday at his Fresno home; his son faces a first-degree murder charge.
Missing PersonsColorado Man Allegedly Wedged Dead Girlfriend Into Narrow Space Between Buildings, Removed Her Belongings: DA
Brandon Mumma, 41, has been charged with tampering with a deceased human body and evidence in connection with Jax Gratton's death.
HomicideTop Gun: Maverick Actor Allegedly Stabbed to Death by Partner's Son in Tarzana Front Yard
James Handy, 81, was found with a chest wound after his longtime partner's son allegedly called 911 and said 'I just killed a man of sin'
HomicideFather of 5 Killed While Trying to Retrieve Son's Stolen Truck; Texas Man Charged With Murder, Deputies Say
London Hogan Sr. allegedly shot Louis Erebia as the father chased suspects following a vehicle collision in northeast Houston.
HomicideMultiple Homes Engulfed in Flames as Belfast Unrest Persists, Authorities Respond
Violent clashes continue to plague Northern Ireland's capital as emergency crews battle blazes set during ongoing civil disturbances.
HomicideFather Allegedly Strangled His 2-Year-Old Son to Death During Planned Family Killings, California Sheriff Says
Adrian Joseph Lujan confessed to the murder after allegedly trying to kill his entire family; his girlfriend fought back and saved herself and their other child, authorities say.
Verdict Missing PersonsFormer Taliban Commander Sentenced to 42 Years for Journalist Kidnapping, Deaths of US Soldiers
Haji Najibullah pleaded guilty to providing material support for terrorism and conspiring to take hostages in a case that spanned more than seven months of captivity.
HomicideAccused Palisades Fire Arsonist Faces Victims as Jury Selection Concludes in Deadly Blaze Case
Jonathan Rinderknecht, charged with igniting the most destructive wildfire in U.S. history that killed 12 people and caused $150 billion in damages, watched as prospective jurors described their trauma during selection.
Verdict Homicide'I Had to Do It': Missouri Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Father, Handing Rifle to Victim's Wife
Carter Joshua Curtis pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the September 2024 killing of his father, John McMurphy, telling investigators he had no choice but to shoot.
HomicideExplosive Journal Entries Reveal Maya Millete's Fears of Husband Read Aloud in San Diego Murder Trial
Handwritten notes by the missing Chula Vista mother, addressed to her daughters, detailed allegations of abuse dating back years before she vanished.
Homicide19-Year-Old Tennessee Driver Charged With Leaving Scene of Fatal Crash After Family Shows Police Video of Cover-Up
Anderson Josuan Perdomo Escobar allegedly struck and killed a motorcyclist in Knox County before driving home, where his own family members captured video of him attempting to conceal the vehicle.
Verdict HomicideFlorida Mom Who Forcibly Dunked Other Child at Hotel Pool Avoids Prison Time
Tiffany Griffith pleaded guilty to child abuse after allegedly submerging a 6-year-old boy underwater for several seconds at the Gaylord Palms resort.
HomicideFlorida Woman Allegedly Locked Mother With Dementia in Bedroom, Refused to Change Her Diapers While Draining $460K From Elderly Victim: Police
Janet Edwards, 49, is accused of exploiting her 78-year-old mother with Alzheimer's by selling the woman's home, forging insurance documents and subjecting her to severe neglect inside a locked bedroom.
TrialsDefense Rests in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial Following Days of Emotional Testimony
The defense rested Monday in the trial of Karmelo Anthony, charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a dispute over bleacher seating at a Texas track meet.
Developing HomicideIdentities Released for 10-Year-Old Twins Killed in Suspected Murder-Suicide by Father in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirms the names of two brothers, ages 10, killed alongside their father in a San Fernando Valley apartment shooting that authorities are investigating as murder-suicide.
Developing HomicideFather, Two 10-Year-Old Twin Sons Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide at Canoga Park Home
Los Angeles police are investigating the deaths of a father and his twin sons found during what authorities describe as a family gathering in the San Fernando Valley.
HomicideMan Who Called 911 After Finding Father Shot Dead Now Charged With Murder, Credit Card Theft: Deputies
Justin Blount allegedly used his 81-year-old father's credit cards after killing him at their Texas home, according to investigators.
Verdict HomicideAlaska Corrections Officer Sentenced to 150 Years for Murdering Wife and Daughter After Impersonating Them
Jalooni Blackshear shot his wife and 14-year-old daughter in the head, then used their phones to text surviving children that 'mommy missed them'
HomicideMcDonald's Worker Charged With Assault After Allegedly Throwing Scalding Oil on Manager, Causing Third-Degree Burns
Jalani Bluett, 23, faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem; victim Jacob Smith suffered burns to face, arms and shoulders in May 30 attack.
HomicideKnife-Wielding Suspect Snatches Woman's Cell Phone, Threatens Her With Blade in Queens Subway Robbery
The suspect allegedly stole the victim's phone on a Jamaica F train platform and brandished a knife when she confronted him outside the station.
HomicideBlack Cat Gang Leader Arrested in Honduras Over Palm Plantation Massacre of 19 Workers
Carlos Molina, alleged mastermind behind May killings in Bajo Aguan region, now in custody as authorities continue hunt for six other suspects
HomicideTexas Mom's Killer Received Text Before Murder: 'I Hope You Handle It'
Holly Elkins sent chilling message to co-conspirator Andrew Beard one week before he allegedly murdered Alyssa Burkett, prosecutors say.
Verdict HomicideBullet Casing at Texas Yogurt Shop Links Serial Killer to Infamous 1991 Murders of Four Teenage Girls
Robert Eugene Brashers, a serial killer and rapist who died in 1999, has been identified through DNA testing as the suspect in the Austin yogurt shop murders that wrongfully convicted four men.
Organized CrimeItaly Seizes $232 Million From Late Mafia Boss Matteo Messina Denaro's 'Vast Fortune' Linked to Drug Trafficking
The legendary Cosa Nostra boss, captured in 2023 after three decades on the run, had accumulated wealth reinvested across Europe and beyond through shell companies and luxury real estate.
Verdict HomicideFormer TV Bailiff Renard Spivey Acquitted of Wife's Murder Says 'I Live With It Every Day' in First Interview
After nearly five years and a trial that centered on whether the shooting was accidental or intentional, a Texas jury found former Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Renard Spivey not guilty of killing his wife Patricia.
Verdict HomicideFormer TV Bailiff Renard Spivey Acquitted of Murdering Wife Patricia in Houston Home
After four-and-a-half years and a two-week trial, a Harris County jury deliberated 12 hours before finding the former courtroom bailiff not guilty.
Verdict HomicideChina Executes Man for Poisoning Billionaire Gaming Tycoon Linked to Netflix's 'Three-Body Problem'
Xu Yao was put to death after being convicted of killing Yoozoo Games founder Lin Qi in a poisoning tied to the hit sci-fi franchise.
HomicideFBI: Teens Who Killed 3 at San Diego Mosque Were Radicalized Online, 'Wallowing in Hate'
Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, filmed their attack and posted it to a gore website before one fatally shot the other and himself.
Verdict HomicidePakistani Court Sentences Man to Death for Murder of Teen TikTok Star Sana Yousaf
A Pakistani court sentenced Umar Hayat to death and fined him $7,200 for murdering 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf, who had repeatedly rejected his advances before being shot at her home in Islamabad.
HomicideSon of Mango Founder Isak Andic Arrested in Connection With His Death
Spanish police take Jonathan Andic into custody more than a year after his father fell 500 feet down a cliff while hiking near Barcelona.
Homicide3 Suspects in Custody After 4 People Injured in Series of Random Shootings Across Austin, Texas
Police say the violence began when suspects stole a car and then went on a spree that left four people wounded across multiple locations.
Verdict HomicideMan With Two Identities Faces Murder-for-Hire Charges While Linked to 1999 Monaco Arson That Killed Billionaire
Jon Green, formerly known as Ted Maher, is accused of trying to hire someone to kill his New Mexico wife while serving time for forgery — years after being convicted in France for a fire that killed Edmond Safra and a nurse.
TrialsFormer Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip Granted Bond After Nearly 30 Years Behind Bars
Oklahoma judge sets $500,000 bond for man who narrowly avoided execution three times while awaiting new trial in killing of motel owner Barry Van Treese.
Verdict White CollarSoftware CEO Convicted of Running $1 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly
Brett Blackman, owner of HealthSplash, convicted of healthcare fraud conspiracy involving hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries and medically unnecessary orthotic braces.
Verdict HomicideUtah Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Husband Days After His Death
Kouri Richins, a successful house flipper whose biggest deal was a 20,000-square-foot Heber City estate, was convicted of killing her husband Eric in their bed just before the purchase finalized.
Verdict TrialsSouth Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Murder Convictions, Orders New Trial
Former attorney, convicted of killing his wife and son in 2021, will face a new jury after court finds improper conduct by trial clerk.
Verdict HomicideConvicted Utah Woman's Son Reveals New Details About Night His Father Died At Sentencing Hearing
The middle child, now 11, told a judge his mother claimed she slept in his bedroom the night Eric Richins died — but he refuted that account, describing locked doors and unusual circumstances.
HomicideSons Tell Utah Judge They Would Feel Unsafe if Mother Was Released From Prison
The three boys, who were 9, 7 and 5 when their father died, provided emotionally charged statements ahead of Kouri Richins' sentencing on aggravated murder convictions.
HomicideSix People Found Dead Inside Union Pacific Boxcar in Laredo, Texas
Railroad employee discovered the bodies Sunday as temperatures soared past 97 degrees near the U.S.-Mexico border.
HomicideHow Did a Wealthy Widow Wind Up Dead Below a Staircase in Her Beverly Hills Mansion?
Violet Yacobi's death was initially thought to be a suicide or accidental fall, but investigators soon uncovered evidence of murder and a suspect: her own son.
Developing HomicideManhunt Intensifies for Retired Special Forces Soldier Accused of Shooting Wife in Tennessee
Craig Berry, charged with attempted murder, has been evading authorities since May 1, with sheriff warning the search could be a lengthy process.
White CollarPolice Investigate Alleged Burglary, Fraud Targeting Deceased NASCAR Veteran Greg Biffle as Possible Inside Job
Authorities say someone attempted to access the Hall of Fame driver's financial accounts within hours of the plane crash that killed him, his wife and children.
HomicideUniversity of South Florida Graduate Students Found Dead; Roommate Charged With Double Homicide After Allegedly Using ChatGPT to Research Crime
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, charged with premeditated murder in killings of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon; investigators say he asked AI chatbot about body disposal before the slayings.
Missing PersonsCouple Accused of Kidnapping 10-Year-Old, Transporting Child to Cuba Without Authorization
Authorities allege the pair took the child from the United States to Cuba without permission, where they sought gender-affirming medical procedures.
HomicideRoommate Appears in Court on Murder Charges in Deaths of Two University of South Florida Doctoral Students
A 26-year-old man faces premeditated murder charges in connection with the killings of two doctoral students at the university.
Cold Case Cold CasesDistrict Attorney to Announce New Details in Brockton Cold Cases Involving Unsolved Murder, 2 Rapes
Plymouth County DA scheduled to reveal developments in long-unsolved cases during live announcement at 11:30 a.m.
HomicidePolice Arrest Man Allegedly Planning Mass Shooting at New Orleans Jazz Fest
Florida authorities say they intercepted a man en route to the festival with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
Missing PersonsPrayers Continue on 13th Anniversary of Aleppo Archbishops Abduction
Syrian Orthodox bishops remain missing since 2013 kidnapping in war-torn city.
HomicideCanadian Tourist Killed in Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán Pyramids
Gunman opens fire at popular archaeological site, killing Canadian woman and injuring at least four others before taking his own life.
Missing PersonsDefendant in Lyon County Aggravated Kidnapping Case to Return to Court in May
Court appearance scheduled for May as prosecution prepares case against suspect in Lyon County kidnapping investigation.
HomicideNeighbors Recall 'Full-Blown Shootout' as Father Allegedly Targeted Children in Louisiana Mass Shooting
Shamar Elkins shot eight children and two women in Shreveport before dying in police chase; victims ranged from ages 3 to 11.
HomicideBeloved Radio Host's Murder Leads to Massive Drug Ring Bust, Motorcycle Gang Indictments
Investigation into on-air personality's killing uncovers multi-state trafficking operation linked to organized motorcycle club.
Developing HomicideNYC Teen Shot Dead on Queens Basketball Court as Bystanders Filmed; Police Searching for Gunman
Authorities investigating fatal shooting on New York City basketball court while witnesses recorded incident.
Developing Organized CrimeAlleged Irish Cartel Boss Arrested in Covert Operation After Years-Long Manhunt
Law enforcement officials confirm arrest on organized crime charges, ending extensive international hunt for suspected cartel leader.
HomicideBefore He Killed Athena Strand, 2 Accusers Say FedEx Driver Sexually Assaulted Them as Girls
Two women allege the same FedEx driver accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand sexually assaulted them as children, according to court records.
HomicidePolice Say Virginia Politician Killed His Wife and Himself With Teenagers at Home
Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after allegedly shooting his wife, then turning the gun on himself with teenagers present in the home.
HomicideMexican Environmental Activist Recounts Surviving Assassination Attempt Caught on Video
Jaguar Alliance director Erik Saracho describes being shot at in Nayarit, as new report documents 10 activist killings in Mexico during 2025.
Missing Persons79-Year-Old Man Thwarts Alleged Kidnapping of His 14-Month-Old Great-Granddaughter in Long Beach
The elderly great-grandfather allegedly prevented the abduction of his infant relative, authorities said.
TrialsAthena Strand's Mother Reveals Final Words With Slain Child as Jury Weighs Death Penalty for FedEx Driver
The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand took the stand to describe her final conversation with her daughter as prosecutors seek capital murder charges against the delivery driver accused of killing the child.
TrialsHouston Death Row Inmate With Mental Health Issues Will Not Face New Trial After Sentence Overturned
Legal proceedings remain complex as condemned prisoner with documented mental health conditions awaits resolution of capital case.
HomicideFormer Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide; Wife Also Killed
Fairfax County police say the former lieutenant governor shot his wife in their Annandale home before turning the gun on himself while their teenage children were inside.
Developing HomicideWoman Found Dead on Cruise Ship With Stepbrother, Investigation Underway
Anna Kepner was discovered deceased aboard a cruise vessel where she had been traveling with her stepbrother, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.
Missing PersonsSearch Teams Comb Eastern Kentucky Woods for Missing Man in Knott County
Search efforts underway in eastern Kentucky county as teams comb forest area for missing individual.
Developing Missing PersonsWitnesses Describe Attempted Kidnapping at Omaha Walmart
Authorities investigating incident that left victim in critical condition after alleged abduction attempt at retail store.
HomicideEighth Grade Student Kills 4, Wounds 20 in Second Turkey School Shooting in 2 Days
Teacher and three students killed in Kahramanmaras attack; perpetrator also dead in incident involving five guns belonging to his father, a former police officer.
HomicideFBI Raids Texas Home of Suspect Accused of Throwing Molotov Cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's House
20-year-old suspect faces federal charges including attempted destruction of property by means of explosives and possession of an unregistered firearm.
Missing PersonsMan Accused of Kidnapping Medina 3-Year-Old Not Competent to Stand Trial
Court orders competency evaluation for defendant in high-profile Medina County kidnapping case.
HomicideWoman Claimed Self-Defense in Neighbor's Murder, But Autopsy Revealed Victim Was Shot, Not Stabbed
Autopsy findings contradict defendant's account, leading to murder charges in Oklahoma case.
TrialsTripps Seek New Trial After Guilty Verdicts in Janell Carwell Murder Case
Defense attorneys file motion arguing trial errors merited reversal of murder convictions.
Missing PersonsDive Team Searching for Missing Person at Wildwood Park in Appling
Specialized dive team joins search effort at local park as investigators work to locate missing individual.
Cold Case Cold CasesArrest Made in 1990 Sussex County Homicide, Decades-Old Cold Case Cracked
Authorities announce breakthrough in 36-year-old investigation, suspect charged in connection with killing.
Verdict TrialsJason Jones Sentenced to Death in Laurel, Nebraska Double Murder Case
A Holt County jury convicts Jason Jones of killing two people in Laurel, marking the first Nebraska death sentence since the state's 2015 repeal.
HomicideDNA Links Deceased Man to Two South Jersey Murders Decades After Deaths
Breakthrough in cold case investigation connects man's DNA to two homicides in Camden County; suspect died in 2019
Missing PersonsEx-FBI Agent Suggests Costly Way to Finally Crack Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
Former federal investigator proposes advanced forensic technique to solve decades-old West Virginia kidnapping mystery.
Verdict HomicideAbusive Husband Gets 8 Years in Prison for Wife's Death by Suicide
Scottish court convicts Lee Milne of culpable homicide in landmark case holding abuser responsible for victim's suicide.
TrialsDelivery Driver Admits to Murdering 7-Year-Old; Death Penalty Possible
Defendant confesses to killing child during delivery route in what prosecutors call a calculated attack.
Verdict TrialsIan Mitcham Convicted in 2015 Scottsdale Murder of Allison Feldman
A jury found Ian Mitcham guilty of murder in the death of Allison Feldman, more than a decade after the killing shocked the Scottsdale community.
Cold Case Cold CasesMinneapolis Mother Rents Billboard 3 Years After Son's Unresolved Nightclub Shooting
The mother of a man killed in a Minneapolis nightclub shooting in 2023 is seeking new witnesses as the case remains unsolved.
HomicideAthena Strand Photo Shows Deadly Ride With FedEx Driver Who Admitted Killing Girl During Christmas Delivery
FedEx driver allegedly confessed to authorities after being identified as person of interest in 7-year-old's death.
HomicideAtlanta Rapper Offset Shot Outside Hard Rock Casino in Florida
Migos member Kiari Cephus hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries; two people detained as investigation continues.
Developing Missing PersonsSuspect in Cancelled Amber Alert Awaiting Extradition Hearing to Return to Adams County
Manhunt suspect faces return to Colorado county where missing child case prompted emergency alert.
Cold Case Cold CasesWestern Michigan University Cold Case Program Assists State Police in Solving Decades-Old Cases
University forensic experts collaborate with Michigan State Police to review unsolved investigations using advanced DNA technology and investigative techniques.
Missing Persons4 Texas Teens Charged After Allegedly Kidnapping, Torturing Former Classmate
Four teenagers in Texas face serious charges after authorities say they kidnapped and tortured a former classmate.
Missing PersonsMichigan Man Arrested for Kidnapping Waterloo Girl, Triggering Amber Alert
Law enforcement authorities apprehended a Michigan man in connection with the abduction of a young girl from Waterloo, prompting an Amber Alert activation.
HomicideMurder Suspect on ICE Hold Accused of Luring Teen Into Fatal Confrontation
Immigration authorities hold suspect as prosecutors allege premeditated scheme led to teenager's death.
Missing PersonsPalm Beach Man Charged With Kidnapping, Sexual Battery as Deputies Seek Additional Victims
Law enforcement authorities in Palm Beach County have filed charges against a local man alleging kidnapping and sexual battery, while investigators work to identify any other potential victims.
HomicideIRS Agent Allegedly Used Fake Online Profile to Lure Wife, Unsuspecting Man to Deaths
A federal employee faces murder charges in what prosecutors describe as a calculated scheme involving online deception.
HomicideWoman Discovers Boyfriend Accused of Murdering Her Aunt After Years-Long Investigation
The victim was found dead in her home in 2019; authorities later identified her nephew's boyfriend as the suspect.
HomicideAtlanta Attorney Fatally Shoots Wife in SUV — Was It an Accident or Cold-Blooded Murder?
The case of Tex McIver, who shot his wife Diane in 2016, involved conflicting accounts, a controversial statement about Black Lives Matter protesters and ultimately a plea deal that ended years of legal proceedings.
HomicideTwo-Year Investigation Reveals Undisclosed FBI Emails in Ex-Police Officer's Murder Case
Defense attorneys say federal communications could have altered the trajectory of the homicide investigation into former officer found dead in Phoenix home.
Verdict TrialsJury Resumes Deliberations After Confusion Over Verdict in Murder Trial of Man Accused of Killing NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller
The jury in the high-profile murder case returned to deliberations after experiencing confusion regarding their verdict, continuing weeks of proceedings.
Cold Case Cold CasesTed Bundy Linked to 1974 Utah Teen Murder in Cold Case Revival
Authorities confirm ongoing investigation into decades-old homicide allegedly connected to serial killer.
TrialsOhio Appeals Court Rules Informant-Based Murder Conviction Supported by Ample Evidence
Third District Court of Appeals upholds Hamilton County murder conviction, rejecting defense arguments that informant testimony was insufficient.
HomicideAlabama Appeals Court Upholds Murder Convictions, Sentence in Kamarie Holland Case
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports state appellate court affirmed lower court's ruling in southwest Alabama homicide case.
HomicideNew Images Released in 1993 Bristol Murder Inquiry Into Carol Clark
Police release fresh photographs as part of ongoing investigation into the killing of Carol Clark in Bristol nearly three decades ago.
Missing PersonsDoorbell Camera Helps San Antonio Police Foil Kidnapping-Ransom Scheme Targeting Senior
Authorities say suspicious activity captured on a home doorbell camera led to the rescue of an elderly resident and the arrest of two suspects in an alleged ransom plot.
HomicideFormer New Jersey Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault of Minor Using Classroom, Vehicle
Ashley Fisler, who won 'Most Caring Award,' allegedly had sexual relationship with student beginning in 2021
TrialsMassachusetts Police Officer and Husband Arrested on Child Rape Charges After Becoming Legal Guardians
Plymouth officer Samantha Pelrine and Daniel Forand accused of sexually abusing a boy they took in at age 12; victim, now an adult, filed restraining order last week.
TrialsGerhardt Konig Trial: Graphic Video Shows Doctor's Wife Bleeding Profusely Following Rock Attack on Oahu Cliff
Former anesthesiologist faces attempted murder charges in Honolulu County after allegedly beating wife with rock on Pali Puka hiking trail.
TrialsGuilty: Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra Murder Trial Ends With Convictions
San Antonio jury convicts defendant in connection with deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.
HomicideOklahoma Man Arrested in Georgia After Allegedly Shooting Twin Sister, Her Toddler Daughter to Death
Grant Wilson faces two counts of first-degree murder in slayings of Gabrielle Wilson and her 17-month-old daughter in Poteau.
Homicide$5,000 Reward Offered in Decades-Old Luzerne County Homicide Investigation
Authorities hope new monetary incentive will generate tips in cold case dating back multiple decades.
HomicideAlabama Student Missing in Barcelona Found Drowned, Investigation Ongoing
Jimmy Gracey, 20, disappeared after leaving a nightclub in Barcelona. His body was discovered days later in the same waters where his wallet had been found.
Developing Missing PersonsAuthorities Search for Armed, Dangerous Man After Monterey Child Abduction
Monterey County law enforcement agencies launch manhunt for suspect following reported child abduction.
HomicideNorth Dakota Attorney General's Office Appeals Ruling That Overturned Decades-Old Murder Conviction
Prosecutors seek to reinstate conviction in case dating back more than 20 years.
Verdict HomicideGypsy Rose Blanchard Apologizes After TikTok Video Joking About Mother's Murder Goes Viral
Convicted of orchestrating mother's killing in 2015, Blanchard says she intended video to show accountability, not make light of murder.
HomicideTeen College Girl Sheridan Gorman Shot Dead Near Chicago Campus; Venezuelan Man Charged
18-year-old Loyola University freshman was walking with friends to see the Northern Lights when a masked gunman opened fire, police say.
Missing PersonsDeputies: Kidnapping Call Leads to Arrest in Greenville County
Greenville County Sheriff's Office responds to kidnapping-related call, resulting in one arrest.
HomicideMurder Conviction Upheld for 'Truck Stop Serial Killer'
Appellate court affirms conviction in case linked to multiple deaths at truck stops across the Midwest.
HomicideAutistic Florida Boy, 13, Found Dead in Lake After Vanishing From Maitland Home
Na'Sean Kirkland's body recovered from Lake Sybelia eight hours after he disappeared with his brother, authorities say.
Missing PersonsWashington State Patrol Followed Protocol on Decker Amber Alert, Federal Report Says
Federal investigation concludes state troopers acted within established guidelines during high-profile missing child case in Washington.
HomicidePolice Probe Suspected Antisemitic Hate Crime After 4 Jewish Ambulances Set Ablaze in London
Hatzola Northwest ambulances torched in Golders Green; gas canisters exploded, shattering windows in nearby apartment building.
Cold Case Cold CasesFamily Seeks Closure After Man Shot, Killed in East Mount Airy Cold Case
Philadelphia investigators continue pursuing justice decades after homicide that left community searching for answers.
HomicideIllegal Immigrant Accused of Killing Loyola Student Released During Biden Administration, DHS Says
Department of Homeland Security confirms release of man accused in fatal stabbing of university student.
HomicideAlabama Mother Charged With Murder After Leaving Autistic Teen Sons Home Alone; One Dies
Amanda Morgan, 39, faces murder and child abuse charges following October incident that left 14-year-old dead, 16-year-old hospitalized for malnutrition.
HomicideOklahoma Couple Arrested in Nevada After Being Charged With Using 14-Year-Old Girl as Surrogate
Nathan Potier, 36, and Erica Ramirez face child sexual abuse charges; investigation began when CPS learned girl was pregnant with twins.
TrialsStar Trial Witness in Alex Murdaugh Case Now Probing Death of Buster Murdaugh's Former Classmate
Forensic investigator Kenny Kinsey, who testified in the 2023 double murder trial, says key opportunities were missed in the 2015 death of Stephen Smith.
Homicide2 Florida Teen Girls Arrested in Plot to Kill Classmate They Thought Resembled Sandy Hook Shooter
Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14, charged as adults with attempted premeditated murder after authorities say they plotted to kill classmate to 'bring Adam Lanza back to life.'
HomicideTennessee Man Found With Missing Ohio Teen Linked to Another Case Involving Texas Girl
FBI confirms Negron in custody as authorities review digital evidence; charges pending in Florida case.
Missing PersonsMan Arrested in San Antonio Indicted, Accused of Kidnapping and Harboring Immigrants
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a San Antonio man for allegedly kidnapping and harboring undocumented immigrants, according to the Department of Justice.
HomicideMasked Gunman Kills Loyola Chicago College Student in Shooting Near Campus; Police Hunt for Suspect
One person dead and another hospitalized after gunfire erupted in the Hyde Park neighborhood just off the Loyola University Chicago campus.
Missing PersonsTruck Driver Accused of Kidnapping Zachary Teen
I-TEAM investigation reveals details of alleged abduction involving commercial truck driver in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Verdict Missing PersonsMan Enters Alford Plea in Attempted Kentucky Child Kidnapping Case
Defendant pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping while maintaining innocence in Kentucky court proceeding.
Verdict TrialsWestmoreland Judge Rules Trial Error Didn't Impact Verdict in Loyalhanna Murders
Judge denies new trial motion, finding that evidentiary issue did not affect jury's decision in homicide case.
HomicideWoman, Child Dead in Suburban Minneapolis Shooting; Suspect in Custody
Anoka County Sheriff's Office investigates double homicide at Lexington home; suspect apprehended after K-9 search
Missing PersonsWoman Escapes From Men Accused of Kidnapping and Battering Her in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of a violent abduction, leading to the victim's escape and suspect apprehension.
HomicideAlleged Latin American Drug Lord Sebastian Marset Arrives in US After Years on the Run
Uruguayan narco trafficker facing money laundering conspiracy charges makes first appearance in federal court in Virginia.
HomicideIdaho Couple Caught on Security Cameras Abusing 7-Year-Old Daughter During Aquarium Trip
Megan and Zachary Olpin face felony charges after surveillance footage shows parents striking, dragging, and slamming child's head at Idaho Falls aquarium.
Verdict TrialsKouri Richins, Utah Mother Who Wrote Children's Grief Book, Found Guilty of Murdering Husband
A Utah jury convicts the 35-year-old woman on all charges in the fentanyl poisoning death of her husband Eric Richins, with sentencing scheduled for May 13.
Cold Case Cold CasesD4vd Associate Calls for Justice in Celeste Rivas Case as Grand Jury Probes Teen’s Death
Neo Langston, questioned before Los Angeles grand jury, says focus should remain on ‘justice for the victim’ as investigation into 14-year-old’s death continues.
Missing PersonsFamily Reveals Traumatic Home Life Before Arizona Girl's Disappearance, Murder
Relatives say 14-year-old Emily Pike lived with neglect before her remains were found dismembered near Globe in February.
Verdict TrialsJury Finds Man Guilty of All 26 Charges in 2024 Knoxville Revenge Killing
Knoxville jury convicts defendant on murder and related charges in fatal shooting authorities described as revenge-motivated.
TrialsTexas Teacher Indicted After Allegedly Filming Herself Sexually Abusing 5-Year-Old Girl at Boyfriend's Direction
Midlothian couple faces multiple charges including aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography; bond set at $3.84 million for woman, $5 million for man.
Developing Missing PersonsSearch Continues for 9-Year-Old Autistic Girl Who Vanished in Kentucky
Boone County police ask public for help locating non-verbal girl last seen without shoes in Florence.
Missing PersonsWoman Charged With Wade Child Kidnapping; Soldier Jailed on Unrelated Charges
Cumberland County case involves alleged child abduction as military justice proceeds separately.
HomicideFamily of Victim in Deadly Jacksonville Shooting Expresses Disappointment Over Plea Deal
Relatives speak out after court accepts plea agreement in homicide case that left one dead.
HomicideOld Dominion University ROTC Cadets Disarm ISIS Supporter Shouting 'Allahu Akbar' During Shooting
Campus emergency responders credit ROTC training for swift intervention that prevented what could have been a mass casualty event.
Verdict TrialsGionni Sellers Convicted in Toddler's Death Case in Orange County
A jury finds Gionni Sellers guilty in the tragic death of a toddler in Orange County, bringing closure to a case that shocked the community.
HomicideRoommate Charged After 19-Year-Old Ohio Man Found Dead on Roadside Ruled Homicide
Joshua Lavoy faces evidence tampering charges as Hamilton County Coroner determines death was killing, not hit-and-run.
HomicideParanoid Man Fatally Shoots Nurse as She Drives Down Street, 2 Hours After Police Interaction
Steve Jahn allegedly killed Children's Hospital of Philadelphia nurse Megan Nieberle in random Tredyffrin Township shooting, hours after police let him go following mental health crisis.
Missing PersonsFive Years Since FBI Reported Possible Kidnapping of Bentonville Man
Arkansas man reported missing in 2021 remains unaccounted for as case enters fifth year.
Missing PersonsMan With $1 Million Warrant for Kidnapping Arrested in Colorado
Fugitive facing kidnapping charges taken into custody in Colorado, authorities confirm.
Homicide3 Missouri Men Charged With Murder of Man Whose Death Had Been Ruled Accidental
Three suspects now face second-degree murder charges in 2018 drowning case reopened after new evidence emerged.
Verdict Missing PersonsLivingston County Court Halts Parole for Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman
Livingston County Circuit Court revokes parole eligibility for defendant previously convicted of kidnapping and assault charges in case dating back to 2019.
Developing HomicideFamily Pleads for Help as Search Continues for Ohio Teen Madison Fields Missing Nearly a Month
Investigators have linked a 43-year-old New York man to the missing 15-year-old, though he has not been charged in her disappearance.
HomicideMurdered Professor, Fugitive Yoga Instructor Case Ends With Judge's Sentence
A high-profile homicide case involving a slain academic and a yoga instructor who fled prosecution reaches its conclusion in court.
Verdict Organized CrimeNew York Court Sentences Yakuza Leader To 20 Years For Nuclear Trafficking Plot
Takeshi Ebisawa convicted of attempting to sell weapons-grade plutonium to Iran alongside narcotics and weapons charges.
Missing PersonsMissing Man Last Seen at O'Hare Airport, Chicago Police Say
Chicago authorities are seeking information regarding a man reported missing after his last known sighting at the airport.
HomicideActor Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again on Battery Charge Following Mardi Gras Brawl in New Orleans
Court records show the actor faces an additional count linked to the Feb. 17 incident outside a Royal Street bar.
Developing HomicideFederal Manhunt for Anderson Tate After Wife Patricia Tate Found Dead in Buffalo
U.S. Marshals join Buffalo police in search for 77-year-old Anderson Tate following suspicious death of 70-year-old Patricia Tate.
HomicideIowa Graduate’s Family Killed by Illegal Immigrant Allegedly Seeking Trump State of the Union Ticket
Authorities say a 27‑year‑old undocumented man entered a Des Moines home and fatally shot a family of four while trying to secure a ticket to the State of the Union address.
Missing PersonsMan Found Dead After Kidnapping From Sikh Temple in Tracy, Not Intended Target, Sheriff Says
Authorities say the victim discovered in a remote field was abducted from a local Sikh temple but was not the original target of the crime.
Cold Case Cold CasesDNA Breakthrough Solves 35-Year-Old Los Angeles Murder of Emily Ramirez, John Doe Charged
A newly refined DNA analysis technique linked a suspect to the 1989 killing, ending a decades‑long search for answers.
Homicide25 Mexican National Guard Troops Killed After Jalisco Cartel Leader El Mencho’s Death
A gunbattle in western Jalisco left 25 guards dead hours after authorities announced the alleged killing of CJNG boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
HomicideOut‑of‑Control Killer Walked 28 Miles to Murder Mother and Child
Prosecutors say the suspect traveled nearly 30 miles on foot before opening fire on a mother and her 3‑year‑old son in a suburban Illinois home.
Cold Case Cold CasesInvestigators Question, Then Clear Two Officers in North Andover Cold‑Case Murder
After more than two decades of unanswered questions, the Massachusetts State Police said forensic testing and new witness statements exonerated the two former officers.
Missing PersonsBody Believed to Be Missing Fisherman Michael R. Harper Discovered in Marsh South of Wanchese
Authorities say the remains recovered Saturday likely belong to a 45‑year‑old man who vanished in early February.
Missing PersonsPolice Seek Public Help Locating Missing Manistique Man
Authorities say a 48‑year‑old man vanished near Manistique after a late‑night fishing trip and are urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
HomicideFormer American Idol Contestant Charged with Killing Wife After Claiming Burglar
The former singing hopeful says a burglar broke in, but police say evidence points to a staged crime scene.