James Porter
Contributing Editor
Provides expert analysis on crime.
Published Articles
137 articles
Bullet 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Missing PersonsMan Enters Alford Plea in Attempted Kentucky Child Kidnapping Case
Defendant pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping while maintaining innocence in Kentucky court proceeding.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.