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Are Two Never-Identified Customers Key to Solving Austin Yogurt Shop Murders?
Decades after four teenage girls were killed inside an Austin yogurt shop, investigators continue to grapple with two mystery men seen in the store just before the killings.
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.
TrialsMatthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison for Ketamine Injection Linked to Actor's Death
The personal assistant who administered ketamine to the 'Friends' star pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges months after Perry drowned in his hot tub.
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.
HomicideMango Clothing Chain Founder's Son Denies Murdering Billionaire Father in Spain
Jonathan Andic releases statement calling murder allegation 'serious, unjust and unfounded' as he steps down from fashion empire to focus on legal defense.
HomicideFBI Probes Multiple Space Scientists Dead, Missing as Death Toll Rises to 17
Federal investigators expand inquiry into deaths and disappearances of scientists believed connected to space program amid mounting casualty count.
HomicideBritney Spears Argued With Police During March DUI Arrest, Dashboard Footage Shows
The pop star was pulled over for erratic driving on U.S. 101 in California and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving, receiving 12 months probation.
HomicideBody of Man Found Stuffed in Barrel Days After Belgrade Police Chief Allegedly Arranged Meeting That Ended in Murder
Serbian authorities recovered the remains of Aleksandar Nesovic, a known underworld figure, buried in a barrel northwest of Belgrade as investigation into police chief Veselin Milic expands.
HomicideTennessee Halts Execution After Botched IV Attempts Leave Death Row Inmate Bleeding and Groaning, Attorney Says
Officers spent more than an hour attempting to establish lethal injection line in Tony Carruthers before halting proceedings; governor issues temporary reprieve.
HomicideTennessee Halts Execution of Tony Carruthers After Failed IV Attempts; Governor Issues Reprieve
Death row inmate's attorneys allege prison officials attempted multiple venous access lines for over an hour, describing the ordeal as torture.
TrialsAimee Bock, Ringleader of $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 500 Months in Federal Prison
Minnesota woman convicted of orchestrating the largest pandemic fraud case in U.S. history ordered to repay nearly $243 million to federal government.
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 Reported as Suspect in Death of Mango Fashion Chain Founder During Hike
Spanish authorities are investigating whether Jonathan Andic, eldest son of late billionaire Isak Andic, was involved in his father's fatal fall last December.
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.
HomicideThree Killed in Shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; Two Suspect Shooters Dead
San Diego police identify the teenage suspects and confirm the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.
TrialsJudge Rules Evidence From Luigi Mangione's Backpack Can Be Used in State Trial for CEO Killing
A New York judge has ruled that a 9mm firearm, silencer and red notebook allegedly discovered during the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be admitted as evidence in his state murder trial.
Organized CrimeTruck Driver Sentenced to 13½ Years for Smuggling $9.4 Million in Cocaine Hidden Among Skims Shipment
British authorities uncovered 198 pounds of cocaine concealed within a legitimate shipment of Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand during a routine port inspection.
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.
HomicideAustin Shooting Spree Leaves 4 Wounded; 3 Suspects Detained After Police Search
Two teens and a third suspect are in custody following a rash of at least 12 shootings across Austin over the weekend that left four people wounded, authorities said.
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.
Homicide"Survivor" Finalist Joe Hunter Continues Fight to Prove His Sister Was Murdered, Not a Suicide
More than a decade after Joanna Hunter's death in Vacaville, California was ruled a suicide by authorities, her brother believes he has finally found evidence that could prove his case.
HomicideTerror Plot Targeting Jewish Institutions Foiled, Iraqi Suspect Under Arrest
Federal authorities allege the man planned attacks on Jewish organizations in New York, California and Arizona, claiming motivation rooted in geopolitical grievances.
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.
HomicideTech Executive Found Dead After Predawn Kidnapping; Cannabis Entrepreneur Killed on His Own Property
Tushar Atre was abducted from his Santa Cruz cliffside home in October 2019 and later found with stab wounds and a gunshot wound to the head.
Cold CasesJanet Walsh Murder: New DNA Evidence May Finally Crack 1979 Cold Case That Haunted Pennsylvania Town
Investigators discover semen on crime scene evidence nearly five decades after the 23-year-old was found suffocated in her Monaca apartment.
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.
TrialsD4VD Trial: Celeste Bestie's Revelation Shocks Courtroom as Murder Motive Questioned
Prosecutors allege pregnant victim was targeted in killing that has gripped the community.
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.
HomicideEcuadoran Judge Shot Dead While Traveling to Gym Without Her Bodyguards
Lady Pachar was killed in Machala during a state of emergency, with police saying she was targeted in retaliation for releasing gang members.
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.
HomicideSurgeon Ex-Husband of Slain Couple Spencer and Monique Tepe Seeks Bail as Home Goes on Market
Unsealed warrant reveals items taken from the couple's residence following their brutal murders, with the investigation centering on the victim's former spouse.
HomicideSix People Found Dead Inside Shipping Container at South Texas Rail Yard Near Mexico Border
Laredo police say the victims — five men and one woman — likely died from heat stroke as temperatures topped 97 degrees in the area.
HomicideFamily Sues OpenAI Over FSU Shooting, Alleges ChatGPT Helped Suspect Plan Attack
The lawsuit claims the AI chatbot provided tactical guidance including weapon suggestions and campus locations to Phoenix Ikner months before the April 2025 massacre that killed two.
Organized CrimeCartel Figure Detained as Officials Recover Drugs, Guns and 7 Tigers in Mexico Raid
José Antonio Cortes Huerta, alleged leader of a Northeast Cartel cell, was arrested alongside seven exotic tigers that cartels sometimes use as symbols of power.
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.
Missing Persons"Overboard" Lynette Hooker Land-Search, Hubby Lawyers Up
Bahamas authorities shift investigation from water to land as extensive searches yield no trace of missing woman; audio reveals husband's eerily calm demeanor days after disappearance.
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.
Missing PersonsBahamian Authorities Shift Search for Missing Lynette Hooker From Water to Land After Extensive Underwater Efforts Yield No Results
Newly released audio reveals husband Brian Hooker speaking with eerie calm to fellow boaters about boat repairs days after his wife vanished, as investigators explore whether she ever entered the water at the location he described.
HomicideSuspect Arrested After Two Fatal Carrollton Shootings Tied to Business Dispute, Police Say
Seung Ho Han, 69, allegedly confessed to shooting five people, killing two, during a business meeting at a Korean market in the North Texas community.
Homicide14 US Scientists Dead or Missing as Federal Investigators Take Action in Unexplained Deaths
Authorities launch coordinated probe into string of deaths and disappearances among American scientific experts, with connections emerging across multiple cases.
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.
HomicideEl Chapo Writes Letters From Colorado Supermax Prison, Calls Life Sentence 'Cruel Punishment'
The notorious Sinaloa cartel leader, serving life in the 'Alcatraz of the Rockies,' pleads with U.S. courts to transfer him back to Mexico.
HomicideAt Least 10 Wounded in Shooting at Party Near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma
Edmond police say no suspects are in custody following the incident at a gathering of young people near the lake north of Oklahoma City.
HomicideCole Allen, Suspected in White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting, Removed From Suicide Watch at DC Jail
The 31-year-old suspect, charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, had been held in restrictive medical isolation before his monitoring status changed.
HomicideInvestigators Believe Stolen Vape Pen Sparked Washington High School Stabbings That Wounded 5
A student faces multiple assault charges after authorities say the violence erupted over a stolen vaping device at a Tacoma high school.
HomicideSuperdry Co-Founder James Holder Convicted of Rape by U.K. Jury
James Holder, who co-founded the global streetwear brand in 2003, was found guilty of one count of rape following a May 2022 assault in Cheltenham.
HomicideAlleged Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note Remains Sealed in Court for Nearly 7 Years
The late convicted sex offender allegedly left a handwritten note following an earlier incident about three weeks before his death, but the document has been inaccessible to the public since shortly after his August 2019 jailhouse suicide.
HomicideMan Arrested for Allegedly Incinerating Wife's Body at Japanese Zoo Where He Worked
Tatsuya Suzuki, an employee at Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan, was taken into custody after police discovered partial remains of his wife, 33-year-old Yui Suzuki, in the facility's waste incinerator.
HomicideNew Orleans Sheriff Indicted After Investigation Into Escape of 10 Inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces 30-count grand jury indictment for malfeasance, obstruction and falsifying records related to last year's jailbreak.
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.
HomicideLondon Mayor Condemns Antisemitic Attacks After 2 Hurt in Golders Green Stabbing
Police declare incident a terrorist attack as 45-year-old suspect is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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.
HomicideBrother of Suspect in Deaths of 2 Tampa University Students Says Family "Tried to Warn Police"
Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his roommate and another doctoral student at the University of South Florida.
TrialsAustrian Man to Plead Guilty to Plotting Terror Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
Beran A., 21, planned to target tens of thousands outside Ernst Happel Stadium with knives and explosives, prosecutors say.
HomicideWitness Describes Chaos at White House Correspondents' Dinner After Gunfire Erupts; Suspect Downed Before Security Surrounds Him
An Air Force veteran who attended the event recounts the terrifying moments when shots rang out and how she witnessed the alleged gunman fall to the ground before authorities intervened.
Organized CrimeMexico Captures Top Jalisco Cartel Leader With $5 Million U.S. Bounty on His Head
Audias Flores Silva, known as 'El Jardinero,' was seized by Mexican military forces in Nayarit state and is sought by the United States for extradition.
HomicideNew Evidence From Suspect's Search History Emerges in Apparent Murders of Two South Florida Students
Investigators reveal digital evidence recovered from the suspect's bedroom as they investigate the killings of two University of South Florida doctoral students.
HomicideWhite House Correspondents' Dinner Suspect Wrote Manifesto Targeting Trump Administration Officials
Cole Allen allegedly planned attack on administration officials "prioritized from highest-ranking to lowest," according to document obtained by CBS News.
HomicideMassachusetts Woman Charged With Murdering Her Children Amid Custody Dispute
Authorities allege the mother killed two children in what prosecutors describe as a custody-related incident.
HomicideMurder Suspect Accidentally Released From California Jail, Officials Say
Authorities are searching for a murder suspect who was mistakenly let go from custody in what officials describe as an administrative error.
HomicideMass Killing at Louisiana Preschool Leaves Community Reeling as Investigation Continues
Authorities have not yet released details on the number of victims or suspects involved in the incident.
HomicideCharred Remains and a Missing Husband: How a Garage Fire Exposed a $6 Million Identity-Theft Murder
Investigators say charred remains discovered in a garage fire led authorities to uncover an alleged multi-million dollar identity theft scheme and a suspected homicide.
HomicideDNA Found On Smoothie Straw Links Suspect To Long Island Teen's 1984 Killing, 42 Years Later
Richard Bilodeau, now 63, was charged with Theresa Fusco's murder after DNA evidence connected him to the cold case that originally sent three innocent men to prison.
Missing PersonsGraphic Polaroids Lead to Arrest of Man Accused of 1999 Abduction and Murder of 2 Oklahoma Girls
Cold case detectives say newly discovered photographs connected a suspect to the disappearance and deaths of two young girls nearly three decades ago.
Missing PersonsLife Vest Lies: Overboard Lynette Hooker Husband Walks Free
The husband of missing Texas woman Lynette Hooker has been cleared of criminal charges in connection with her disappearance, which remains unsolved nearly two years later.
Missing PersonsMissing Man Found; Family Requests Privacy While Processing Loss
Authorities locate missing person, family asks for privacy as they grieve.
HomicideTwo Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Beverly Hilton Hotel
Los Angeles authorities respond to fatal shooting incident at luxury hotel; investigation remains ongoing.
HomicideCouple Was Tied Up and Executed in Front of 3-Year-Old Child; Suspect Arrested 33 Years Later
A suburban couple was bound and shot execution-style in their home while their toddler looked on. Decades later, investigators have finally made an arrest.
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.
HomicideFlorida Woman Allegedly Killed Two Ex-Lovers Same Day, Police Discovered Case When She Asked 'Which One?'
Authorities responded to a welfare check at a Florida residence where a woman allegedly made a confusing statement that led investigators to discover two bodies.
HomicideMan Faces Murder Charges in Case of Two Missing USF Doctoral Students as Search Continues for One Victim
Authorities announced charges against a 26-year-old suspect after one doctoral student was found deceased while investigators continue searching for the other.
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.
HomicideFather Recalls Horror After Learning Son Allegedly Murdered His Five Grandchildren
A devastated grandfather describes the moment he realized his own child was responsible for killing five members of his family.
Organized Crime10 Cartel Members Linked to El Chapo's Brother Captured in Mexico Operation
Mexican military arrests Aureliano Guzman's key operatives with U.S. intelligence support in Sinaloa stronghold.
Missing Persons8-Year-Old Girl Escapes Kidnapping, Runs to Nearby Home; Woman Arrested
Child reportedly escaped abduction attempt and sought help at residence; law enforcement took suspect into custody.
HomicideHiker Stumbles on Human Skull in Iconic Desert as Detectives Open Homicide Probe
Remains discovered by backpacker in remote canyon country trigger full homicide investigation as authorities work to identify victim.
HomicideCold Case Breakthrough: 15-Year Murder Mystery Yields New Forensic Leads
Detectives confirm fresh forensic analysis in decades-old homicide case that remained unsolved since 2011.
Missing PersonsTwo K-9s Locate Missing Woman Who Fell 200 Feet Down Ravine in San Bernardino Mountains
Search and rescue teams recover woman alive after she disappeared while hiking in rugged mountain terrain.
HomicideRival Groups Open Fire in Louisiana Mall Food Court, 5 Hospitalized
Police say a feud between two groups escalated into gunfire at a Baton Rouge shopping center, sending multiple victims to area hospitals.
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.
Cold CasesDNA Tracks Down Killer, Rapist in 2 Brockton Cold Cases, DA Says
Breakthrough in Plymouth County cold case investigations using advanced DNA technology leads to suspect identification decades after crimes.
Missing PersonsMoscow Father Sentenced in International Parental Kidnapping Case Involving Child Custody Dispute
Federal prosecutors say the father violated international custody orders by taking his child across borders without authorization.
HomicideMusic Star D4VD Thrown Into Segregation After Being Charged in Murder of 13-Year-Old Girl
Rising artist David Anthony Burke faces homicide charges in connection with the killing and dismemberment of Celeste Rivas, 13.
HomicidePolice Respond to Reported Shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
Two people were transported to local hospitals in critical condition following reports of gunfire at the shopping center.
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.
Missing PersonsProsecutors Drop Abduction Charge Against Tristan King's Great-Aunt
Great-aunt of missing child no longer faces abduction charge as prosecutors review evidence in ongoing missing persons case.
HomicideReward for Tips in 2016 Oceanside Cold-Case Homicide Increased to $25,000
Authorities hope increased incentive will generate new leads in unsolved San Diego County killing.
Missing Persons23-Year-Old Man Arrested in Indiana After Alleged Kidnapping of 4-Year-Old Child in Tennessee
Authorities say the child was taken from Tennessee and recovered safely following a multi-state investigation.
HomicideBombshell Claim in JonBenét Ramsey Case Challenges Decades-Old Theories
New evidence submission to Boulder police could potentially resolve the 1996 murder that has baffled investigators for nearly three decades.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert Issued in DC for Child Missing Since Mother Was Shot
Washington area authorities scramble to locate child after mother found wounded in Southeast DC.
HomicideMichigan Man Pleads No Contest to 2003 Cold-Case Killing
Defendant enters plea in 23-year-old homicide case that remained unsolved until recent breakthrough.
HomicideDOJ Arrests Man Accused of Providing Gun Used by Father Who Allegedly Killed 8 Children
Federal prosecutors allege man supplied firearm used in killings that authorities describe as one of the deadliest family mass shootings in recent US history.
HomicideFlorida Opens Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in FSU Shooting
Attorney general says prosecutors would charge a human for providing the same advice allegedly given by ChatGPT to suspected campus shooter.
TrialsKouri Richins Set to Be Sentenced on Husband's Birthday for His Murder; Defense Seeks Delay
The Utah woman convicted of murdering her husband requests sentencing postponement, citing the date's emotional significance.
HomicideMexican Officials Reveal New Details About Pyramid of the Moon Shooting
Authorities disclose additional information about gunman who opened fire at tourists on ancient archaeological site.
HomicideMan Charged With Possessing Rifle Used in Louisiana Mass Shooting That Killed 8 Children
Shreveport resident Charles Ford, 56, tells investigators the firearm was stolen from his truck by suspect Shamar Elkins weeks before the deadly attack.
Cold CasesGBI Seeks Public Help in 34-Year-Old Effingham County Murder Case
Georgia Bureau of Investigation renews appeal for information in decades-old unsolved homicide.
HomicideGunman Opens Fire at Mexico Pyramids, Killing Canadian Tourist
Several tourists shot at ancient Teotihuacan site; one victim dead, others injured in apparent attack.
HomicideMexican President Unaware of Drug Operation Linked to Killings of US, Mexican Officials
Investigation reveals Mexican president was not briefed on operation that resulted in deaths of law enforcement personnel from both nations.
HomicideMom, Pregnant Teen and 12-Year-Old Found Bound and Murdered as Police Hunt Multiple Suspects
Three victims discovered in residential setting as investigators pursue multiple persons of interest in what authorities describe as a complex homicide case.
Missing PersonsThe Amber Alert Has a Problem: CBS News Texas Investigates Why Texans Are Tuning Out
A CBS News Texas investigation examines declining public response to Amber Alerts and what it means for missing children.
Cold CasesPerson of Interest Knew Victim of 2004 Cold Case, Victim's Mother Says
Mother of missing woman from 2004 case tells WRAL her daughter's killer and the person of interest were friends.
HomicideD4vd Charged With Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Los Angeles prosecutors have filed murder charges against D4vd in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, prompting legal analysis on what comes next in the case.
HomicideWife Arrested in Husband's Decades-Old Murder Case After New DNA Technology Breakthrough
Authorities say advanced forensic analysis helped identify woman in connection with husband's 1987 shooting death.
TrialsNearly 490 Alleged MS-13 Gang Members Face Mass Murder Trial in El Salvador
Prosecutors accuse the gang of 47,000 crimes including 29,000 homicides spanning a decade, as human rights groups raise due process concerns.
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 PersonsAdditional Rape, Kidnapping Charges Bring Middletown Man's Case to 19 Felonies
Prosecutors file new charges against man already facing multiple felony counts in connection to missing persons case.
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.
Missing PersonsBell County Investigators Link Monday Homicide to Kidnapping and Fire
Law enforcement confirms connection between three incidents as investigation continues in Central Texas.
Missing PersonsMan Accused of Kidnapping, Attempting to Rape Woman on Indy's Northeast Side
Alleged attacker taken into custody following incident on Indianapolis' northeast side.
Cold CasesMan Whose Wife Vanished Years Ago Now Arrested in Separate Cold Case, Authorities Say
Investigators reveal the man's past was connected to a decades-old unsolved homicide as they reopen multiple missing persons investigations.
HomicidePhotos Show Scene of Deadly Louisiana Domestic Attack That Killed Eight Children
AP obtains images from Louisiana home where eight children died in domestic violence incident.
Missing PersonsTemple Police Department Investigates Aggravated Kidnapping, One Injured
Law enforcement authorities in Temple are actively pursuing leads following a reported kidnapping incident that left one person injured.
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.
Homicide8 Children Dead in Mass Shooting That Began as Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Tragedy unfolds as authorities respond to shooting incident that originated as domestic argument, claiming lives of multiple children.
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.
TrialsFormer Chef Facing 14 Murder Charges to Plead Guilty to Aiding Suicide in Canada
Kenneth Law agreed to plead guilty to counseling or aiding suicide; prosecutors will withdraw murder charges.
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.
HomicideShe Married Her Dad Then Had His Baby: Inside the Disturbing Murder of Katie Pladl
A Connecticut father's conviction for killing his daughter reveals a web of incest, betrayal and a crime that shocked a small community.
TrialsFormer NBA Player Damon Jones Expected to Plead Guilty in Illegal Gambling Ring Cases
Damon Jones, charged in two federal indictments involving alleged mafia figures and athletes including LeBron James tip, scheduled to appear before magistrate judge on April 28.
TrialsDeath Penalty Off the Table for 14-Year-Old's Killer as State Considers Next Steps
Prosecutors in Florida will not seek capital punishment for the man charged with murdering a teenage girl, citing recent state court rulings.
Missing PersonsLincoln Park Family Survives Harrowing Kidnapping, Police Say
Chicago family allegedly held captive by intruders in suspected crypto-related robbery; no injuries reported.
HomicideKristin Ramsey's Attorneys Claim Evidence Lost or Destroyed in Ashley Okland Murder Case
Defense team raises concerns about evidence handling in homicide case stemming from 2011 killing.
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.
HomicideTeenager Allegedly Told Investigators He Decided to Become a Serial Killer, Accused of Killing at Least 3 in Public
Authorities report the suspect, described as a teenager, allegedly killed three people in public settings and told investigators he chose to become a serial killer.
Missing PersonsWoman Accused of Attempted Abduction Near Landstown Commons in Virginia Beach
Authorities report a woman has been accused in connection with an attempted abduction incident near Landstown Commons.
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.
HomicideJurors Wail, Family Leaves Courtroom as Audio of Athena Strand's Last Moments Is Played
Audio containing the question 'Are you a kidnapper?' played during murder trial sends courtroom into emotional chaos.
Missing PersonsHusband of Missing Lynette Hooker Vows Search Will Never End as Questions Swirl Around Her Disappearance
Investigators continue to examine circumstances surrounding Lynette Hooker's disappearance, with her husband publicly maintaining her innocence while critics question the investigation's direction.
HomicideNavy Reservist Accused of Murdering Wife, Hiding Her Body in Freezer Arrested After International Manhunt
A Navy reservist is in custody following an international manhunt, accused of murdering his wife and concealing her body in a household freezer.
HomicideNever-Before-Seen Photos Reveal New Details in Murder of New Jersey Woman 35 Years Ago
ABC7 New York reports previously unreleased images emerge in cold case investigation of woman's killing.
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 PersonsBoone County Deputy, Child Among 3 Hurt After Crash Involving Abduction Suspect
Three people were injured in a crash involving an abduction suspect and a Boone County sheriff's deputy, authorities said.
HomicideCourt Hears Chilling Phone Call Between Mom and FedEx Driver Accused of Killing Girl, 7
Prosecution plays recorded conversation in which defendant allegedly discusses prior interactions with victim.
HomicideDark Secrets of So-Called Murder Highway Uncovered in New True-Crime Series
New documentary series explores decades of mysterious deaths along infamous stretch of highway that has long troubled investigators.
Missing 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 PersonsHigh School Student Kidnapped at Gunpoint While Walking to Bus Stop in Michigan
Authorities investigate after teenage student was abducted at gunpoint en route to school bus stop in Michigan community.
TrialsLas Vegas Serial Killer Who 'Stalked' Victims Sentenced to 56 Years to Life
The defendant received consecutive sentences for multiple murder charges in a case that spanned years of investigation.
HomicideMan Charged with Murdering Woman, Stuffing Her Body in Duffel Bag After Allegedly Using Victim's Credit Card for PlayStation
A man accused of killing a woman whose home he was illegally occupying learned his fate in court Tuesday, weeks after prosecutors revealed disturbing details about the homicide.
Organized CrimeUS Sanctions Alleged 'Gatekeeper' of Cartel Human Smuggling Routes Into Texas
Treasury Department targets three individuals and two casinos linked to Cartel del Noreste, designated as terrorist organization.
Missing PersonsWitnesses Describe Attempted Kidnapping at Omaha Walmart
Authorities investigating incident that left victim in critical condition after alleged abduction attempt at retail store.
HomicideWoman Shot, Killed by Police After Allegedly Holding 3-Year-Old at Knifepoint at Nebraska Walmart
Incident at retail store in Nebraska under investigation by local law enforcement.
HomicideMetropolitan Police Search for 2 Suspects in Failed Arson Attack on North London Synagogue
Police hunting two balaclava-wearing suspects after attempted petrol bomb attack on Finchley synagogue; incident linked to surge in antisemitic crimes.
TrialsAmerican YouTuber Sentenced to 6 Months in South Korean Prison for Offensive Stunts
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, known online as Johnny Somali, convicted of obstruction of business and distributing fabricated explicit content after provoking national outrage.
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.
Missing PersonsAthena Strand's Killer Searched 'Missing Girl' After Kidnapping; FedEx Truck Cameras Cited in Testimony
Forensic expert testifies about digital evidence recovered from defendant's devices in Texas missing girl case.
Missing PersonsDetroit Clerk Reports Girl Mouthed 'Help' During Alleged Kidnapping in Hamtramck
Witness tells investigators he saw girl signaling distress after suspect fled scene, police say.
HomicideInvestigators Explain Why They Think OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Was Targeted in Recent Attack
Suspect faces multiple charges including attempted murder after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at Altman's San Francisco home.
HomicideNew Jersey Nurse Fatally Shot by Estranged Husband in Workplace Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Healthcare worker shot by estranged husband in incident that also claimed the suspect's life, authorities report.
HomicideHusband of Missing Woman Lynette Hooker Caught on Tape Discussing Incident at Sea
Recorded phone call surfaces as investigators continue search for woman who went missing overboard.
HomicideThree-Year-Old Girl Killed, Pregnant Mother Injured After Alleged Drag Racers Split Car in Half in Arizona
Tragic incident in Arizona leaves toddler dead and expectant mother hospitalized after vehicle collision involving alleged street racers.
HomicideAt Least 16 Wounded in Turkey High School Shooting; Gunman Dead
Former student opens fire at vocational school in southeastern Turkey before taking his own life.
TrialsBrazil's Former Spy Chief Alexandre Ramagem Arrested by ICE in US
Former intelligence chief convicted in coup attempt case detained by immigration authorities, facing potential extradition.
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.
HomicideHow Investigators Solved the Decades-Old Murder of Ronda Blaylock in Pilot Mountain
New forensic evidence leads to breakthrough in 1990s cold case that haunted a North Carolina community.
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.
Missing PersonsMinnesota County Investigates Federal Agents' Removal of US Citizen From Home as Possible Kidnapping
Hennepin County prosecutors examine whether federal agents violated state law when they removed a man from his residence.
TrialsSerial Killer's Sentencing Trial Begins for 2002 Orange County Murder
Prosecutors seek death penalty in decades-old case as sentencing phase opens.
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.
TrialsTanner Horner Trial Focuses on Death Penalty Ahead of Week Two
Prosecution details capital murder charges as sentencing phase looms in Dallas County 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.
HomicidePublic Inquiry Finds Southport Knife Attack That Killed 3 Girls Could Have Been Prevented
U.K. inquiry into July 2024 Taylor Swift dance class stabbing finds authorities missed repeated warning signs despite multiple agencies knowing about attacker
HomicidePremier League Soccer Player Dominic Frimpong Killed in Bus Attack in Ghana
20-year-old winger dies after masked gunmen open fire on Berekum Chelsea team bus returning from match in Samreboi.
HomicideManhunt Underway After Gunmen Storm Chick-fil-A Restaurant, Killing 1
Authorities search for suspects after gunfire erupts inside popular fast-food chain location during dinner rush.
Missing PersonsCourt Docs: Kidnapping Victim Allegedly Struck 208 Times
Victim found in South Dakota after being allegedly assaulted; suspect charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault.
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.
HomicideEx-Biden Staffer Claims Accidental Shot Killed Girlfriend as Dad Blasts Toxic Relationship
Father of victim describes relationship as abusive, sources say investigators examining circumstances of shooting.
Missing PersonsMan Killed After Suspected Robbery, Kidnapping Leads to Crash in West Las Vegas
Las Vegas police investigate fatal incident involving suspected robbery and kidnapping that ended in a vehicle crash.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Kidnapping May Have Been Retribution, Expert Says
Criminal profiler examines possible motives in decades-old West Virginia disappearance 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.
TrialsArizona Jury Finds Ian Mitcham Guilty; Death Penalty on the Table
Jurors must now decide whether the convicted murderer will face capital punishment in a case that has gripped the Phoenix area.
HomicideFive People Charged With Murder in Deadly Northern California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
Authorities allege the defendants operated an illegal fireworks operation that led to a catastrophic explosion killing multiple people.
HomicideTanner Horner's Alleged Final Words to Athena Strand, 7, Before Murder Revealed
Prosecutors reveal the chilling alleged statement made by Tanner Horner to 7-year-old Athena Strand before her death.
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.
HomicideCalifornia Detective Killed in Ambush While Serving Eviction Notice to Barricaded Suspect
Law enforcement officer fatally shot during eviction service in what authorities describe as coordinated ambush; suspect remains barricaded in standoff.
HomicideDecades-Old South Jersey Murders Linked by New DNA Testing; Suspect Identified
New DNA analysis connects two unsolved homicides from the 1990s in southern New Jersey, leading investigators to a suspect after more than 25 years.
HomicideDHS Investigates Deadly Hammer Attack of Florida Gas Station Clerk
Haitian immigrant taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with Fort Myers gas station killing.
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.
Missing PersonsGreat-Grandfather Saves Baby From Attempted Kidnapping in New York, Police Say
Quick action by family member prevented abduction of infant during alleged attempted kidnapping in Queens, authorities report.
HomicideNJ Mini-Race-Car Buff Suspected in Cold-Case Killings of Teen, Woman Over 30 Years Ago
New Jersey authorities investigate longtime hobbyist in connection with unsolved homicides dating back to early 1990s.
HomicideNew Jersey Cold Case Solved: Young Women Found Strangled, Years After Killer Allegedly Struck
Authorities announce breakthrough in decades-old case involving multiple victims, but justice comes too late for the slain women
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.
White Collar21 Suspects Charged in $267 Million California Hospice Fraud Case With Zero Legitimate Patients
Body camera footage shows law enforcement executing search warrants across California in alleged Medicare fraud scheme.
HomicideCalifornia Warehouse Employee Arrested for Allegedly Starting Massive Fire
A 29-year-old man who worked at the warehouse is accused of igniting a massive blaze in Southern California.
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.
Missing PersonsMan Being Questioned in American Woman's Disappearance in Bahamas
Authorities investigate disappearance of U.S. citizen as police question potential witness.
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.
HomicideBahamas Police Arrest Husband of US Woman Who Vanished From Boat
American woman disappeared during a boating trip; husband now in custody on multiple islands as investigation unfolds.
Missing PersonsPooh Shiesty Denied Bond in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case; New Details Emerge During Hearing
The rapper, whose real name is Bryson Lashun Durisseau, remains in custody as prosecutors argue he poses a flight risk.
HomicideUS Marine Stabbed to Death in North Carolina During Chaotic Street Brawl, Police Hunt Person of Interest
Authorities investigate fatal violence that erupted on a North Carolina street, seeking person of interest in connection with Marine's death.
TrialsAccused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Pleaded Guilty to Murders of 8 Women
Rex Heuermann admits to killing women whose bodies were found along Long Island beaches in case that stumped investigators for decades.
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.
TrialsCalifornia Man Who Co-Founded Powerful Mexican Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy
Erick Valencia Salazar, co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, faces mandatory 10-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty in federal court.
Missing PersonsFargo Police Shift Online Missing Person Posts to Prioritize Privacy
Law enforcement agency revamps social media approach to protect victim privacy in missing persons cases.
TrialsJurors to Decide Fate of Delivery Driver Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Murder Trial
Texas jury deliberating in case of 7-year-old girl's death; delivery driver faces capital murder charges.
TrialsLong Island Architect Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Murdering 7 Women, Admits Killing Another
The former architect, once described as a pillar of his community, admits to killing eight women in one of Long Island's most notorious serial killer cases.
Missing PersonsMan Accused of Polk County Murder, Kidnapping Had Been Released on Bond Days Earlier
Authorities allege suspect was free on bond when victim went missing in Nebraska case drawing national attention.
TrialsRex Heuermann's Lawyer Discusses Serial Killer's Decision to Plead Guilty, and If There Are More Victims
Defense attorney addresses whether additional victims may be identified as the case proceeds toward sentencing.
HomicideBridgeport Police Seek Tips on Man's 30th Birthday, 6 Years After His Murder
Detectives renew appeal for information on cold case as victim would have turned 30 years old
HomicideBridgeport Police Seek Information on 2020 Homicide of Heriberto Marquez
Connecticut investigators renew public appeal for tips in cold case killing nearly six years after fatal shooting.
HomicideICE Nabs 5 Illegal Immigrants Wanted for Murder Abroad in New England Crackdown
Federal immigration authorities arrest five foreign nationals with outstanding murder warrants during enforcement operation spanning multiple New England states.
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 PersonsICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Facing Kidnapping Charges After New York Jail Release
Homeland Security officials say suspect was released by sanctuary politicians despite pending criminal charges.
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.
Missing PersonsWisconsin Man Waives Extradition in Nebraska Linked to Wautoma Amber Alert Case
Man arrested in Nebraska agrees to return to Wisconsin in connection with Amber Alert investigation involving missing juvenile.
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.
Cold CasesAtlanta Mayor Addresses Unsolved Murder of Katie Janness
Mayor discusses cold case investigation into homicide that has remained unsolved since 2021.
HomicideHer Murder Had Been Cold for Decades. Five Gen Zers Attempted to Solve It.
Five true crime enthusiasts in their early 20s took on a decades-old cold case and uncovered evidence that pointed investigators in an unexpected direction.
Cold CasesJudge Orders DNA Testing in 1982 Van Wert County Murder Case
Decades-old homicide investigation sees potential breakthrough as court authorizes advanced DNA analysis.
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.
HomicideFugitive Italian Mafia Boss Wanted for 2000 Murder Arrested at Amalfi Coast Villa
Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Camorra's Mazzarella clan, was captured with his family after 15 months on the run.
Missing Persons2 Pennsylvania Firefighters Killed in Head-On Crash While Searching for Missing Woman
Two volunteer firefighters died when their utility task vehicle collided with another vehicle during a missing person search operation in Pennsylvania.
Cold CasesDetectives Reopen 2007 Cold Case of Man Shot at Rancho Cucamonga Party
San Bernardino County Sheriff's detectives are reviewing evidence in the killing of a man who was shot at a party in Rancho Cucamonga in 2007.
HomicideIllegal Migrant Charged in Deadly 124 MPH Chase That Killed Pregnant Teen, Unborn Child
Authorities allege high-speed pursuit ended in collision that claimed lives of 17-year-old expectant mother and her unborn child.
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.
HomicideRobbery Reveals Sinister Plot to Kill Indiana Man With Poisoned Root Beer Float
Text messages between wife and stepdaughter show months of poisoning attempts before ethylene glycol killed Harold Allen.
HomicideIndiana Woman Charged in Husband's Root Beer Float Murder Also Ordered Hit on Best Friend, Police Say
Ashley Jones allegedly plotted to kill witnesses who could testify about the poisoning death of her stepfather Harold Allen.
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.
Missing PersonsArizona Girl Missing Since 1994 Wasn't Kidnapped and Didn't Want to Be Found, Official Says
Law enforcement reveals stunning development in decades-old missing person case, saying the then-teenager left voluntarily and may still be alive.
TrialsBend-Area Man Sentenced to 25 Years in 2020 Killing of Bend Couple; Nephew Awaits Murder Trial
A Central Oregon man received a 25-year prison sentence for the 2020 murders of a Bend couple, while his nephew faces separate murder charges in connection with the same case.
HomicideFBI Team Arrives in Cuba to Investigate Fatal Shooting of US-flagged Speedboat
Federal investigators join Cuban authorities in probing deadly incident that left American citizens dead in international waters.
Missing PersonsFour Del Valle High Students Accused of Kidnapping, Torturing Classmate, Affidavits Say
Authorities allege four teenagers held a classmate captive and subjected the victim to torture inside a campus bathroom, according to court documents.
HomicideTrump Supporter Allegedly Killed by Ex-Coworker Who Expressed 'Animosity' Over Political Beliefs: Complaint
Authorities allege former coworker shot and killed victim in dispute over political views, according to criminal complaint.
HomicideTex McIver: Did His Grief Expose His Guilt?
After shooting his wife Diane to death, Tex McIver's actions — asking about Social Security benefits, selling her belongings, contacting his former girlfriend — raised questions about whether he mourned or planned his next chapter.
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.
Homicide'Cat and Mouse' Murder Case Retold: Victim Buried Near Shropshire
Decades-old homicide investigation recalled through new documentary as detectives recount pursuit of killer who buried victim in rural England.
Missing PersonsChild Abduction Can Happen Close to Home, Leaving Lasting Trauma
Experts warn that most child abductions involve someone the victim knows, challenging common perceptions of stranger danger.
Missing PersonsICE Calls for Lexington to Keep Kidnapping Suspect in Custody
Federal immigration authorities request that local law enforcement hold suspect pending potential federal charges.
HomicideICE Nabs Alleged Machete-Wielding MS-13 Gangster Wanted for Murder Nicknamed 'The Witch'
Federal immigration agents arrest suspected MS-13 member accused of fatal machete attack, ending years-long manhunt.
Missing PersonsJournalist Shelly Kittleson Missing After Alleged Kidnapping in Iraq
Shelly Kittleson, a journalist reporting from Iraq, has been reported missing amid ongoing concerns for journalist safety in the region.
HomicideJudge Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Parents of Georgia Protester Killed by State Troopers
Federal judge throws out civil rights lawsuit from family of Manuel Teran, who was shot and killed during 'Cop City' protest in Atlanta.
TrialsSupreme Court Confirms Life Sentence for Teacher in Student's Murder
South Korea's highest court upholds conviction of educator convicted of killing student, marking rare case of teacher-held accountable for violence against pupil.
Missing PersonsNine Men Including Well-Known Musical Artists Federally Charged in Dallas Kidnapping Case
The Justice Department announces federal charges against nine individuals connected to a kidnapping at a Dallas music studio.
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.
Homicide7-Month-Old Baby Killed in Apparent Stray-Bullet Shooting in Brooklyn
A child was struck by gunfire while being pushed in a stroller in East Williamsburg, sparking a citywide manhunt for two suspects.
Homicide15-Year-Old Texas Student Shoots Teacher at Hill Country High School Before Killing Himself
Comal County investigators question family about how teenager obtained firearm as teacher remains hospitalized in unknown condition.
Missing PersonsCouncil Bluffs Man Convicted of Murder in Woman's 1989 Disappearance
A Iowa man has been convicted in connection with the disappearance of a woman who vanished more than three decades ago.
HomicideHuntsville’s Role in a 49-Year Mystery: Wisconsin Murder Suspect Caught
Authorities arrest suspect in Alabama decades after Wisconsin woman was found slain in 1977.
TrialsJonah Levi Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Faces Up to 25 Years
A jury in Utica delivered a verdict in the manslaughter case, convicting Jonah Levi and exposing him to a potential 25-year prison sentence.
TrialsJudge Denies New Trial Motion for Georgia Officer Convicted of Killing Teen
A Gwinnett County judge has upheld the conviction of former Doraville Police officer Miles Bryant in the murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales.
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.
Missing PersonsUS Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Linked to Iranian Militants, Sources Say
Investigators report potential connection between journalist's abduction and Iran-backed militia group operating in Iraq.
HomicideIndiana Mother and Boyfriend Charged With Child Abuse After Toddler Suffers Catastrophic Injuries
3-year-old girl remains in critical condition at Riley Children's Hospital with internal bleeding, organ lacerations and kidney injuries requiring dialysis.
TrialsNY Prison Guard Found Guilty of Most Charges in Beating Death of Inmate Messiah Nantwi
A New York state prison guard has been convicted on the majority of charges in connection with the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi.
TrialsOhio Doctor Kills Himself Ahead of Trial on Charges of Soliciting Sex from Minors
Francis J. Kearse III, 43, facing charges in Hamilton and Butler counties, shot himself to death Friday.
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.
Organized CrimeSpanish Police Discover Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel With Rail System in Ceuta
Underground operation featuring rail cars and cranes smuggled 17 metric tons of hashish from Morocco into the EU.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert Canceled in St. Louis After Police Determine There Was Never an Abducted Child
St. Louis authorities issued then quickly canceled an Amber Alert, announcing that no child had actually been abducted.
HomicideBloody Bodycam: Jealous Maui Anesthesiologist Allegedly Forces Engineer Wife to Deadly Cliff
Prosecutors say Dr. Gerhardt Konig dragged his wife toward a cliff's edge, hit her with a rock and attempted to inject her with an unknown substance; defense claims self-defense.
HomicideBody Cam Footage Shows Hawaii Trail Attack as Anesthesiologist Goes on Trial for Attempted Murder
Prosecutors allege Maui doctor dragged his wife toward a cliff and struck her with a rock; defense claims self-defense after discovering alleged affair.
HomicideTyler Robinson's Lawyers Question Bullet-Rifle Link in Charlie Kirk Killing Case
Defense team seeks delay of preliminary hearing as ATF analysis proves inconclusive in connecting bullet fragment to rifle found near scene.
Missing PersonsDoctor, Nurses Accused of Kidnapping Patients for Financial Gain
Authorities allege medical professionals unlawfully detained individuals at healthcare facility, potentially for monetary exploitation.
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.
TrialsMan Sentenced to Death for Strangling Charlotte County Cellmate
Death penalty handed down in homicide case involving inmate-on-inmate attack inside Charlotte County detention facility.
HomicideWisconsin Mother Charged With Murder of 14-Year-Old Daughter Allegedly Claimed She Killed Her to Protect Girl From Elon Musk
Rock County deputies found the teen dead from multiple stab wounds; mother faces first-degree murder charge after calling dispatch to report the killing.
HomicideOhio Mother Accused of Pouring Hot Water on Young Son, Hiding Burns with Diapers and Socks
Hamilton County investigators say the boy suffered second-degree burns over 10 percent of his body before being taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
HomicideSEE IT: Bryan Kohberger Discussed Moscow Killings at Washington DMV Days After Slayings
Newly released surveillance video shows the former Washington State University Ph.D. student at a Pullman DMV office five days after allegedly killing four University of Idaho students.
Missing PersonsSheriff: Man Charged With Kidnapping Teens, Taking Them to Secluded Area in Calhoun County
Authorities have charged a man with kidnapping multiple teenagers and moving them to an isolated area, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
HomicideSuburban Mom Accused of Killing Ex-Husband and His Parents After 'Hang Out' Text, Confession Revealed
Authorities allege a Colorado mother plotted the murders of her ex-husband and his parents, with investigators revealing a confession uncovered in court documents.
HomicideWhat Happened to Sante Kimes and Kenneth Kimes Jr.? Inside the Serial Killers' Lives After Murdering Irene Silverman
The mother-son duo convicted of murdering Manhattan socialite Irene Silverman in 1998 remain imprisoned decades later, their crimes forever etched in one of New York's most notorious homicide cases.
Missing Persons5-Year-Old Girl Abducted in Stolen Vehicle in Affton
Law enforcement agencies launch search operation after reports of child abduction involving vehicle theft.
Missing Persons$150K Loan, Body in Freezer: Couple's Disappearance Leads to Shocking Betrayal
Investigation into missing pair reveals alleged financial motive and disturbing discovery.
Missing PersonsAMBER Alert Issued for 1-Year-Old Last Seen in Southeast Houston
Law enforcement agencies issue emergency alert for missing toddler in Harris County area.
HomicideLove Is Blind Star Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder of Ex From Show
Reality TV personality faces criminal charges related to incident involving former partner they met through the dating series.
Cold CasesMissing Banker's Remains Identified Again After Beach Discovery in Decades-Old Unsolved Mystery
Cold case breakthrough marks second identification of remains found on shoreline in unsolved disappearance.
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.
HomicideSupreme Court Declines to Hear Tiger King Joe Exotic's Challenge After Murder-for-Hire Conviction
The Supreme Court's decision leaves in place Joe Exotic's conviction for hiring someone to kill Carole Baskin.
Missing PersonsTrial in 1986 Norwalk Kidnapping and Murder of 11-Year-Old to Begin Monday
Decades-old case returns to court as prosecutors pursue justice in cold case involving young victim.
HomicideAttack Survivors, Not Believed by Police, Get the Last Word Against Kidnapper
Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn spent years fighting for credibility after Matthew Muller kidnapped and raped her, while investigators accused them of lying.
HomicideAlbuquerque Teen Killed in Road Rage Shooting While Picking Up Mother From Work
Roman Valenciano, 19, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on San Mateo Boulevard during what began as a traffic confrontation.
Missing PersonsCarlos Corte of Patchogue Charged With Kidnapping After Leading 4-Year-Old Girl Out of Village Laundromat, Police Say
Long Island man faces kidnapping charges in connection with incident at local laundromat; investigators detail evidence leading to arrest.
HomicideSerial Criminal Migrant Charged With Murder After Pushing 83-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Onto Subway Tracks
Honduran national, deported four times, allegedly shoved retired Air Force pilot onto Manhattan subway tracks; victim died nine days later.
HomicideVirginia Toddler Dies Days Before 2nd Birthday After Crash Involving Teen Mother
One-year-old boy killed on Interstate 64 in Hampton; 14-year-old mother faces DUI charges
Cold CasesCharges Filed Against Suspect in 1990 'Lovers' Lane' Cold Case Murders
Decades-old double homicide case sees breakthrough as suspect faces murder charges in connection with slayings that puzzled investigators for over three decades.
HomicideFacial Recognition Technology Helps Police Identify Suspect in Student Homicide Case
Investigators used facial recognition software to identify an alleged illegal migrant accused of killing a student, as lawmakers debate banning the technology.
HomicideWheelchair-Bound 4-Year-Old Boy Kept in Closet Beneath Basement Stairs Prior to His Death
Indiana mother and boyfriend charged with neglect after finding unresponsive child with blood coming from his mouth.
HomicideJeffrey Blevins, 56, Found Dead in 'Pool of Blood' After Mother Heard Him Fall During Phone Call
Jeffrey Blevins, 56, was pronounced dead at Bartow Regional Medical Center after his sister found him outside his apartment.
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.
Cold CasesDaughters Seek Answers in Their Mother's Unsolved Murder 13 Years Later
Cleveland family continues pushing for justice decades after homicide that left woman dead.
Missing PersonsDetroit Lions Player Mentioned in Text Messages Linked to Robbery, Kidnapping Case
Text messages recovered in investigation reference NFL player as Hillsborough County prosecutors pursue charges.
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.
HomicideDrunk Arizona Woman Slams Head-on Into Minivan, Killing 3 Before Fleeing to Utah
Amy Lynn Mickelson arrested in Salt Lake City, charged with second-degree murder and aggravated DUI in December 2024 crash that claimed three lives.
HomicideEx-Police Officer Suspected of Killing Mothers of His Children Arrested in Portugal
French authorities hunting Cedric Prizzon after discovery of two bodies linked to custody dispute.
TrialsLong Island Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Expected to Plead Guilty, Victims' Family Members Say
The 62-year-old former Manhattan architect, charged with killing seven sex workers including the 'Gilgo 4,' could enter plea at April 8 hearing.
Cold CasesLover's Lane Murders: Texas Man Charged With 1990 Killings of Young Houston Couple Posed as Officer for Years
William Parrott arrested in Nebraska decades after Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson were found slain near their parked vehicle; prosecutors say more victims may exist.
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
HomicideTeen Set Out to Travel the World, Then Vanished. 51 Years Later, His Skull Has Been Identified
Cold case breakthrough as investigators identify remains of teenager who disappeared in 1974 after leaving home to explore the globe.
TrialsRussian Man Jailed 4 Years for Assaulting Woman in London After Barron Trump Called Police
Matvei Rumiantsev convicted of assault with bodily harm in case witnessed via FaceTime by President Trump's youngest son.
Missing PersonsMother Accused of Kidnapping 11-Year-Old Boy, Forcing Apology to Daughter After Rejection
Virginia woman faces abduction charges after allegedly taking boy from residence and making him apologize to her daughter.
HomicideBOLO: Long Island Woman Missing After Unexpectedly Jumping From Moving Car
Family searches for Brittany Kritis, 32, who fled vehicle in Oyster Bay area Friday night; described as vulnerable and possibly disoriented.
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.
HomicideJennifer and Sarah Hart Allegedly Killed Their Kids in Murder-Suicide Crash. Inside the Case 8 Years Later
What began as a tragic car accident on a California cliffside has become one of the most controversial cases in recent true crime history.
HomicideArrest Made in 1990 'Lovers' Lane Murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson in West Houston
Houston police announce breakthrough in decades-old double homicide case that haunted the city.
HomicideMan Arrested After Twin Sister, 17-Month-Old Niece Found Slain Inside Okla. Home
Oklahoma law enforcement discovered two bodies inside a residence and took a man into custody in connection with the slayings.
HomicideWisconsin Mom Charged With Homicide After 5-Year-Old Epileptic Daughter Drowns in Urine-Filled Bathtub
Merrill woman faces charges in death of her second child; investigators allege the girl had not received seizure medication for several days.
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.
HomicideProsecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for ‘Ketamine Queen’ Who Supplied Drugs That Killed Matthew Perry
Federal prosecutors recommend maximum term for woman who admitted to providing ketamine that killed ‘Friends’ actor in 2023.
Missing PersonsSavannah Guthrie Questions If Mom's Abduction Is Because of Her: 'Too Much to Bear'
NBC News anchor speaks out about her mother's disappearance, expressing guilt and urging public help in finding her.
Missing PersonsSavannah Guthrie Says Her Wealth and Fame Are 'Probably' the Catalysts for Mom's Kidnapping
NBC News anchor opens up about the terrifying incident that left her family searching for answers.
HomicideTepe Double Murder: Autopsy Reveals Couple Shot 16 Times, Killer Unloaded Full Clip
Autopsies show Spencer and Monique Tepe each shot in the head; ex-husband charged with aggravated murder after 900-mile drive from Illinois.
Cold CasesMiami-Dade Detectives Seek Public Help Solving 2023 Murder of 21-Year-Old Man
Authorities release composite sketch as they investigate fatal shooting that remains unsolved nearly three years later.
Missing PersonsVenezuela's Maduro Set to Appear in US Court Months After Abduction
The Venezuelan president faces US federal charges in a closely watched case that has escalated diplomatic tensions.
HomicideAlleged Hezbollah Member on US Terror List Arrested in Ecuador
Syrian man previously linked to drug trafficking network now facing deportation after joint operation.
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.
HomicideEx-American Idol Contestant Faces New Charges Over Alleged Murder of Wife in Ohio Home
Former reality TV competitor faces additional charges related to wife's death at Ohio residence.
TrialsFormer Nevada Death Row Inmate Released From Prison Over Victims' Family Wishes
Release comes after victims' family expressed preferences regarding the inmate's fate, marking unusual development in Nevada criminal justice case.
HomicideBoston Strangler Case: Author Questions Evidence in Aunt Mary Sullivan's Murder
Casey Sherman, whose aunt was the final victim attributed to Albert DeSalvo, speaks out about DNA evidence, missing confession tapes and alternate suspects that his family says raise serious questions.
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.
HomicideMystery Surrounds Suspicious Death of 14-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished During South Dakota Snow Storm
McKenna Wendel disappeared on March 13 during a winter storm; her body was found six days later along a drainage creek near Brookings, 50 miles from where she vanished.
HomicideOregon Man Stabbed by Passenger After Vehicle Hits Pregnant Wife in Parking Lot
The husband confronted the driver about striking his wife, who was carrying their 2-year-old son, when a passenger emerged and stabbed him in the back.
HomicidePennsylvania Mom Forces Children to Choose Between Being Beaten With Gun or Belt While Boyfriend Laughs
Maria Roche and William Witherspoon arrested after children describe months of abuse including shot fired at sibling's head.
Missing PersonsProvo Boy's Family Breaks Silence After Kidnapping Charges Filed Against Local Mom
Family of missing Provo boy speaks publicly for first time after woman charged with kidnapping in Utah County.
Missing PersonsSanta Monica Man Arrested on Suspicion of Kidnapping 2 UCLA Students, Raping Another Woman
Los Angeles police take a Santa Monica resident into custody following investigation involving two university students and an additional alleged victim.
HomicideVacation Rental Landlord Charged With Filming Guests' Private Moments Including Children
California man faces multiple felonies after investigators discover more than 4,000 digital files containing child sexual abuse material.
TrialsWife of Maui Doctor Describes Terrifying Birthday Hike at Attempted Murder Trial
The wife of a Maui physician took the stand to describe a frightening birthday hike that formed the centerpiece of an attempted murder case.
TrialsWoman Pleads Not Guilty to Trying to Murder Rihanna and Assaulting Superstar's Family
Defendant faces charges in connection with plot targeting international music superstar and her family members.
HomicideSavannah Guthrie Describes 'Unbearable' Agony in First Interview Since Mother's Disappearance
The "Today" show co-host made a tearful plea for someone to "do the right thing" nearly two months after her 84-year-old mother vanished from her Tucson home.
Cold Cases1993 Killing of State Employee at Cleveland County Rest Stop Remains Unsolved
More than three decades later, investigators continue seeking answers in the murder of a North Carolina state worker found at a highway rest area.
Missing PersonsAuthorities Find Father and Son Shortly After Amber Alert Notice
Law enforcement locates missing pair hours after alert issued in California community.
Missing PersonsAuthorities Search for Armed, Dangerous Man After Monterey Child Abduction
Monterey County law enforcement agencies launch manhunt for suspect following reported child abduction.
TrialsBill Cosby Loses Sex Assault Lawsuit, Jury Awards $19M to Former California Waitress
Donna Motsinger, 84, alleges actor drugged and assaulted her in 1972 at The Trident restaurant in Sausalito.
HomicideTennessee Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Sexually Abusing 3-Year-Old
Deondre Dyson, 22, discovered filming woman from window before investigators found abuse footage on his phone.
TrialsInside the Case Against Kouri Richins: Jury Convicts in Death of Eric Richins
Investigative reporter Nate Eaton discusses the evidence, motive, and testimony that led to the guilty verdict in the high-profile murder trial.
TrialsAniah Blanchard's Mother Says 'Justice Wasn't Served' After Murder Trial Verdict
The mother of the slain Alabama woman calls the trial 'traumatic' as she speaks out publicly for the first time since the verdict.
Missing PersonsLAPD Releases Sketch of Man Accused of Kidnapping 2 Girls in North Hills
Investigators seek public help identifying suspect in disappearance of two children in San Fernando Valley neighborhood.
HomicideVenezuelan Migrant Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Loyola University Student Sheridan Gorman
Jose G. Medina, 25, allegedly opened fire near Chicago campus pier, killing 18-year-old Gorman who was walking with friends in what police called a random shooting.
Cold CasesFormer Soledad Resident Sentenced to 25 Years-to-Life in State Prison for Cold Case Murder
Monterey County case results in lengthy prison term for defendant convicted in decades-old homicide.
HomicideParent Warns Sanctuary City Policies After Daughter's Killing in Homicide Investigation
A grieving parent speaks out after losing a child, linking the death to immigration enforcement policies.
HomicideCalifornia Nanny Arrested After Landscaper Records Her Allegedly Abusing Toddler at Park
A landscaper witnessed the assault and recorded video evidence, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old nanny hired through Care.com.
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.
TrialsStephen McCullagh YouTube Channels Removed After Murder Conviction in Natalie McNally Case
Former Belfast man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend has social media accounts suspended.
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.
HomicideU.S. Park Police Officer Ambushed, Shot by 2 Men in Washington
Officer seriously wounded in targeted attack while driving unmarked vehicle during ongoing investigation.
Missing PersonsUtah Mother Accused of Kidnapping, Threatening Child's Bully for an Apology
Alleged incident in Utah raises questions about parental actions taken to protect children from school bullying.
HomicideWho Killed Cynthia Moffett? Cold-Case Murder Turns 20 Years Old
Palm Beach County investigators continue seeking answers in 2006 homicide of Florida woman.
Missing PersonsSheriff in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case Requested Surveillance Weeks Before Her Disappearance, Then Retracted Ask
Questions emerge about timeline of surveillance request in missing person case that has drawn national attention.
HomicideNotorious Apartheid Police Commander Prime Evil Testifies on Killings of 4 Activists
Eugene de Kock, former apartheid-era police commander dubbed "Prime Evil," testified at an inquiry into the 1985 murders of the Cradock Four, denying involvement but revealing police maintained a kill list of 6,000 activists.
Missing PersonsCommunity Alert Issued for 19th District Following Reported Attempted Kidnapping
Chicago Police Department releases community alert JK188969 for 19th District following reported attempted kidnapping incident.
Missing PersonsDeputies: Kidnapping Call Leads to Arrest in Greenville County
Greenville County Sheriff's Office responds to kidnapping-related call, resulting in one arrest.
HomicideHusband Vanishes on Thanksgiving. His Dead Body and a Salami Sandwich Revealed More Than Murder
A Thanksgiving dinner disappearance leads investigators to a rural property where forensic evidence and an unusual food item would become central to understanding what happened.
Missing PersonsJudge Refuses to Dismiss International Kidnapping Charge; Orange Beach Case Heads to Trial
Federal kidnapping charge remains intact as defense motion to dismiss is denied, setting stage for trial in Gulf Coast case.
Missing PersonsKenyan Ex-Foreign Minister Arrested, Accused of Staging His Disappearance
Former Kenyan foreign minister taken into custody and charged with orchestrating his own disappearance in what authorities describe as an elaborate scheme.
TrialsMan Who Used False Gaming Alibi Found Guilty of Natalie McNally's Murder
Jurors convict suspect in killing of pregnant Northern Ireland woman after rejecting gaming center alibi.
HomicideMurder Conviction Upheld for 'Truck Stop Serial Killer'
Appellate court affirms conviction in case linked to multiple deaths at truck stops across the Midwest.
Missing PersonsPolice Warn of Attempted Kidnapping of Child in Chicago's Park West Neighborhood
Authorities alert residents after reports of an attempted abduction of a minor in the Park West area.
Missing PersonsFamily of Missing Arizona Mother Nancy Guthrie Renews Call for Help as Search Extends to Day 51
Guthrie family asks community to review camera footage, journal notes and observations as investigators continue searching Catalina Foothills area.
HomicideSon Arrested After Elderly Father's Dismembered Body Found in 55-Gallon Drum in South Carolina
Judson Hawkins Jr., 82, was found dead in a Hartsville home in March; his son faces charges of destruction of human remains and obstruction of justice.
HomicideTexas Man Charged After Tossing Bucket of Human Bones Over FBI Dallas Fence
Michael Chadwick Fry allegedly stole remains from cemeteries in Oklahoma and Texas before posting YouTube video of fence throw at FBI office.
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.
HomicideNeighbors Watched Connie, Austin Herbst Scrub Floors at Midnight. Then They Said, "I Think They Finally Killed Him"
After Gary Herbst vanished in 2013, his wife and son allegedly cleaned up evidence while neighbors looked on. A cadaver dog would later detect human remains odor in the family home.
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.
HomicideUS Border Patrol Captures Mexican Fugitives Wanted For Murder, Child Sex Crimes In California
Two suspected killers and child sex offenders apprehended near southern California border crossing in joint operation.
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.
Missing PersonsNavy Veteran Receives 4-Year Sentence for Assault and Abduction of Ex-Wife
A former Navy servicemember has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of assaulting and abducting his ex-wife, according to court records.
HomicideWoman Accused of Killing Realtor While She Hosted an Open House in 2011, Police Say
Authorities announce charges in cold case murder that remained unsolved for over a decade.
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.
Cold CasesGrand Jury Declines to Indict Suspect in Killing of UTA Student, Cold Case Remains Unsolved
After years of investigation into the death of a University of Texas at Arlington student, prosecutors present evidence to grand jury, which declines to move forward with charges.
HomicideCollege Freshman Fatally Shot by Masked Gunman While Walking With Friends Near Chicago Beach
Sheridan Gorman, 18-year-old Loyola University student, killed in shooting on Lake Michigan pier; police say she was not the intended target.
Cold CasesGrand Jury Clears North Texas Woman Accused in 1991 Arlington Cold Case Murder
A Tarrant County grand jury declined to indict a woman previously accused in the 1991 homicide, bringing a measure of closure to a decades-old case that had lingered unsolved for over three decades.
HomicideKansas Man Charged in Unprovoked Park Stabbing That Left Woman Critically Injured
Authorities say the attack occurred without warning in a public park, leaving investigators piecing together events leading to the violent encounter.
Missing PersonsMissing Woman Found Deceased in Hamilton, Police Say No Foul Play Suspected
Hamilton police confirm discovery of missing woman whose whereabouts were unknown for days, death investigation ongoing.
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.
Trials5 More Defendants Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future $14.6 Million Fraud Scheme
Four Minneapolis-area defendants admitted to stealing federal child nutrition funds meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missing PersonsSuspect in Custody After Spartanburg Motel Shooting; AMBER Alert Issued
Law enforcement apprehended a suspect following a shooting at a Spartanburg motel, with authorities also issuing an AMBER Alert connected to the incident.
HomicideAmerican Nightmare Survivor Denise Huskins Exposes Privacy Loophole in California Law
Kidnapping and sexual assault victim discovers her attacker's ex-wife retained explicit evidence a decade after conviction, driving legislative reform.
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.'
Cold CasesArrests Made in 2023 Unsolved Murder of Omar Stegall in Coweta County
Breakthrough announced in cold case investigation nearly two years after homicide remained unsolved.
HomicideCold-Case Investigators Seek Leads on 1983 Murder of Hillsboro Woman, 10-Year-Old Daughter
Oregon law enforcement renews efforts to solve decades-old double homicide, appeal for public information.
HomicideMinnesota Man Vanishes in 2013 After Neighbors Report Seeing Rolled Carpet Removed From Home
Years after Gary Herbst disappeared, investigators discovered human remains linked to the case.
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.
HomicideFirst-Degree Murder Charges Filed Against 11-Year-Old Boy Who Killed 5-Year-Old Brother
Colorado prosecutors charge child in homicide of younger sibling; case proceeds through juvenile court system.
HomicideBabysitter Charged With Raping 6-Month-Old Girl While Parents Worked, Prosecutors Say
Washington prosecutors charge 25-year-old with first-degree rape of child after FBI task force arrest linked to explicit images.
Missing PersonsLicense Plate Reader Helps Bring Missing Man With Dementia Home in Caroline County
Virginia sheriff's office uses automated technology to locate vulnerable missing man, marking potential breakthrough in search methods.
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.
HomicideSecurity Footage Shows University of Alabama Student James Gracey Falling Into Water Near Barcelona Beach
Spanish police say 20-year-old American student died in accidental drowning after vanishing during spring break trip.
TrialsSex Offender Josh Duggar Rebukes 'False Accusations' After Brother's Arrest for Child Molestation
Josh Duggar, serving 12-year child pornography sentence, calls brother's Florida arrest 'deeply saddening' as prosecutors pursue lewd molestation charges.
Missing Persons'We Just Want You Home,' Tri-State Mom Amie Owens Pleads After Nearly a Year
Family desperate for answers after mother of two vanishes; last known contact was cryptic text about staying with unknown man in Kentucky.
HomicideCalifornia Aunt, Boyfriend Charged With 27 Counts of Torture After Allegedly Dragging 11-Year-Old on Dog Leash
Stanislaus County prosecutors charge woman and her boyfriend with torture, child endangerment, and assault in case involving strangulation, forcing child to sleep in uninsulated garage
HomicideArrest Made in Death of Iowa Real Estate Agent Killed During Open House in 2011
Authorities announce breakthrough in cold case investigation, suspect facing charges in connection with homicide.
Missing PersonsCoast Guard Searches for Missing Person off Condado Beach in San Juan
U.S. Coast Guard teams comb waters off Condado Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in search of missing individual.
HomicideOregon Father Reports Infant Son Missing, Then Confesses to Strangling Him and Dumping Body in River
Jared Stoller, 27, called police claiming his 11-month-old was abducted from a Sutherlin motel room before admitting he killed the child days earlier.
HomicideDenise Amber Lee Was Murdered Despite Pleading With 911. Inside the Case.
The 2008 Florida abduction and murder of Denise Amber Lee became a landmark case in 911 protocol reforms after her desperate emergency call went unheeded.
TrialsFired Fire Captain Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend, Her Young Son
A former California wildfire agency captain admits to murdering his girlfriend and her second-grade son in a premeditated attack.
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 PersonsLindenwold Man Convicted in Kidnapping, Attempted Murder of Ex-Girlfriend
Camden County man found guilty on multiple charges in connection with kidnapping and violent attack against former romantic partner.
Missing PersonsMan Enters Alford Plea in Attempted Kentucky Child Kidnapping Case
Defendant pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping while maintaining innocence in Kentucky court proceeding.
Missing PersonsNMSU Issues Safety Alert After Attempted Kidnapping; Suspect Sought
University police alert campus community following reported attempted kidnapping incident involving suspect still at large.
Missing PersonsBody Found in Riverside Drive Storage Unit Believed to Be Missing Man, Coroner Says
Authorities discovered human remains during a search of a storage facility, confirming the discovery through dental record analysis.
Cold CasesSexual Sadist Charged With Second Cold Case Murder, Rape of Everett Woman
Prosecutors announce additional charges against suspect already in custody for separate decades-old homicide.
HomicideSexually Violent Predator Charged With Rapes, Murders of Two Everett Women
Prosecutors file charges in decades-old cold case involving two women found dead in Snohomish County.
HomicideSuspect Confesses to Pastor's Murder, Demands Execution in Bizarre Case
Adam Sheafe, 52, allegedly admits to killing Pastor William Schonemann and tells court he wants the death penalty to prove he cannot be killed.
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.
HomicideNew Hampshire Father Charged With 8 Counts of Assault After Investigators Find 30 Fractures in 3-Month-Old Son
Drew Babcock allegedly caused multiple bone breaks over two-month period, told investigators baby was colicky and he lost control.
HomicideStarving Child Found Locked in Missouri Shed Near Buried Skeleton; Couple Arrested
Texas County deputies discovered three children living in squalor while investigating missing person case, leading to arrest of Chaun and Tamala Asbury.
HomicideUniversity of Alabama Student Vanishes During Spring Break Trip to Barcelona
James 'Jimmy' Gracey, 20, reported missing after night out at Port Olímpic nightclub; Catalan police launch investigation
HomicideFlorida Executes Convict in 2008 Rape, Killing of Woman Whose Final Call Sparked 911 Reforms
The execution marks the culmination of a case that prompted changes to emergency response protocols.
HomicideTwo Girls Escape Suspected Kidnapper on Los Angeles Cul-de-Sac After Man Allegedly Offered Money, Alcohol, Drugs for Sex
The 12-year-old and 16-year-old victims jumped from the moving vehicle in North Hills neighborhood, escaping their abductor Sunday evening.
HomicideGunman Killed, Employee Hospitalized After Shooting at Georgia VA Clinic, Police Say
Authorities respond to violent incident at Veterans Affairs facility; investigation ongoing into circumstances surrounding the shooting.
HomicideIndiana Man Cracks Mother's Skull With Cast Iron Skillet, Stabs Father to Death During Attack
Jason Whitaker allegedly attacked his parents after a dispute over the furnace; father killed, mother hospitalized with skull fracture and stab wounds.
Missing PersonsKidnapping Suspect Sentenced After Police Rescue Victim on I-26, DA Says
Law enforcement authorities in South Carolina rescued a kidnapping victim from a vehicle traveling on Interstate 26, leading to the suspect's conviction and sentencing.
Missing PersonsPolice Body Camera Review Shows Gulf Between Moorhead Officers' Response to Missing Woman
Body camera footage reveals discrepancies in how Moorhead police handled missing person case, raising questions about response protocols.
HomicideTexas Man Rams Truck Into Home, Kills Wife and Mother-in-Law in Conroe
Stanley Earl Hardin allegedly shot and killed his wife Tara Hardin and her mother Floris Wolford before fleeing the scene, authorities said.
TrialsCapital Murder Charge Dropped in Aniah Blanchard Case as Jury Begins Deliberations
Judge dismisses one of three capital murder charges against Ibraheem Yazeed in Alabama killing case.
Homicide14-Year-Old Wyoming Boy Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Mother Over Stolen Tablet
Havoc Leone allegedly shot Theresa McIntosh, 41, in the back of the head during an argument over a tablet he stole from a client of her house cleaning business.
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.
Missing PersonsBody Pulled From Wakefield Lake Believed to Be That of Missing Man
Authorities recover remains from lake in ongoing missing persons investigation.
HomicideCold-Case Murder of 14-Year-Old Rachel Hurley Marks 36th Year
Palm Beach investigators continue pursuing justice for the teenage girl found dead in 1990, one of the county's most haunting unsolved cases.
HomicideComedy Club Owner Allegedly Kills Ex-Wife's Elderly Father Before Being Found Dead in Alaska Woods
Mathew Thomas Becker, 61, allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife's 87-year-old father before dying in the wilderness near Anchorage.
Missing PersonsDating App Predator Timothy Olson Sentenced for Kidnapping Woman in Franklin
Franklin woman was abducted and held captive by man she met through online dating platform, prosecutors say.
TrialsGerhardt Konig Trial: Wife of Former Doctor Faces Death at Sheer Cliff Edge on Romantic Getaway
Former anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife during Hawaii hiking trip, prosecutors say
Missing PersonsRSF Alarmed Over Abduction of Two Haitian Journalists Osnel Espérance and Junior Célestin in Port-au-Prince
Reporters Without Borders calls for immediate action after journalists allegedly abducted in Haiti's capital.
HomicideHere's What Happens Next for Convicted Murderer Kouri Richins
Kouri Richins faces sentencing after being convicted of murdering her husband Darren in a Utah road rage shooting, with the possibility of life imprisonment.
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.
Missing PersonsMan Sentenced in Attempted Abduction of 9-Year-Old at Lakewood Grocery Store
Colorado First Judicial District Attorney's Office announces sentencing in case involving attempted kidnapping of child at local supermarket.
Organized CrimeFlorida Middle Schooler Overdoses in Class After Taking Father's Fentanyl From Home
Charlotte County deputies administered Narcan to save the girl; her parents face child neglect charges.
Missing PersonsAnthony Capshaw Reported Missing, Endangered by Pasco Sheriff's Office
Pasco County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating missing adult.
TrialsMoscow Mule Mom Convicted of Killing Husband With Fentanyl-Laced Cocktail
Utah jury finds former realtor and children's book author guilty of murdering her husband in 2022, also convicts her of attempted murder and insurance fraud.
Missing PersonsSuspect in California Teen's 2019 Disappearance Rearrested, Indicted in Her Killing
Joshua Anthony Martinez, who was originally arrested and released in the Victoria Marquina case, now faces murder charges and alleged sex crimes with a minor.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert: Missing Teen Girl in Pueblo May Be in Danger, Says CBI
Colorado Bureau of Investigation issues alert for missing juvenile in Pueblo area, warning of potential danger.
Cold 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.
TrialsClosing Arguments Set for Trial of Utah Mom Accused of Murdering Husband
Prosecutors say Kouri Richins allegedly gave her husband a deadly dose of fentanyl four years ago, then published a children's book about grief.
Cold CasesDNA Identifies Headless, Handsless Man Found Along Rural New York Road in 1970
Clyde A. Coppage, 35, was living in Pennsylvania when he disappeared; investigators exhumed body in 2022 for DNA testing
HomicideAlabama Man Arrested After Motorcycle Crash With 18-Month-Old Child on Board
Aaron Lee Roberson allegedly left the scene without calling 911 after the February 14 crash that left the toddler with serious head and facial injuries.
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.
HomicideWashington Mom Charged With Murder After Filming Dancing TikToks While Infant Son Died of Abusive Head Trauma
Couple accused of waiting an hour to call 911 after their 7-week-old son stopped breathing; autopsy reveals shaken baby syndrome, spinal hemorrhaging and rib fractures.
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 PersonsTrial Date Moved to June in Bakersfield Child Abduction Case
Court reschedules proceedings in high-profile Kern County case involving alleged child abduction.
HomicideWest Virginia Man Accused of Killing Wife on Front Porch While Toddler Was Inside Home
Mingo County Sheriff's Office says Leroy Hunt surrendered after brief standoff; child was home at time of shooting.
HomicideWoman Killed by St. Patrick's Day Parade Float in Louisville
Fatal incident during Louisville's St. Patrick's Day parade under investigation by local authorities.
Homicide'Cool Mom' Convicted of Child Endangerment, Sexual Battery After Allegedly Hosting Teen Parties with Drinking, Sex Acts
Shannon O'Connor faces sentencing after being convicted on multiple felony charges stemming from parties at her California mansion where teens as young as 13 were allegedly pressured to drink and perform sex acts.
HomicideDNA Testing Could Clear a Dead Man's Name — and Point to a Serial Killer
New forensic analysis in a decades-old case may vindicate a man who died in prison while maintaining his innocence.
Missing PersonsKids in Connecticut Park Discover Body of Missing Woman, Bringing Closure to Family
Children at a park in Connecticut made a grim discovery that authorities say brings long-awaited answers to the victim's family.
Missing PersonsKnox County Rescue Continues Search for Missing Man in Georgia Ahead of Spring
Search teams persist in efforts to locate missing individual as weather improves in North Georgia mountains.
HomicideMurder-for-Hire Scheme Uncovered in Investigation of Slain St. Louis Teacher
Prosecutors allege Jocelyn Peters' boyfriend hired a hitman to kill the 30-year-old pregnant teacher, using a potato as a makeshift silencer.
Cold CasesMy Brother's Killer Documentary Examines Decades-Old Unsolved Murder At SXSW
Documentary review sparks discussion on how average treatment fails to revive cold case interest.
HomicideNew Theory Emerges Linking Serial Killer to 1960s Musician's Death
Investigators suspect decades-old murder may be connected to known serial killer operating during same era.
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 PersonsArrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Rochester Kidnapping and Rape Case
Authorities seek suspect in connection with alleged kidnapping and sexual assault investigation in Rochester area.
Homicide10-Year-Old California Boy Allegedly Stabs 7-Year-Old Girl With Kitchen Knife at Elementary School
Mountain View police identify suspect using residential surveillance footage; victim treated at scene for three stab wounds to shoulder.
Missing PersonsECPD Resolves Amber Alert in Wharton County With Child Recovery
El Campo Police Department executes successful missing child recovery operation.
HomicideFormer TV Personality Arrested for California Shootings Investigated as Hate Crimes
Ricardo Berron, 46, a former Telemundo and Univision employee, faces two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with shootings on Palomar Mountain.
HomicideFriend Follows Cell Phone Ringtone to Body of Indiana Woman Allegedly Killed by Boyfriend
Friend tracking ringing phone leads police to body found in backyard; suspect charged with murder after neighbor witnessed attack.
HomicideSecurity Guard Connected to Rep. Jasmine Crockett Killed in Dallas SWAT Standoff: Reports
Dallas law enforcement officials confirm fatal incident involving individual reportedly connected to congresswoman's security detail.
Missing PersonsLong Beach Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault in Huntington Beach
Orange County judge imposes maximum sentence on man convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault charges stemming from incident in Huntington Beach.
HomicideManhunt for Louisiana Man Wanted in Deadly Crash Continues Into 6th Month
Authorities believe suspect may have fled state or country as search intensifies.
HomicideAdopted Son Accused of Killing Omaha Catholic Deacon After Police Chase
Martin Zak, 36, faces homicide charges in death of father John Zak, a deacon at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Missing PersonsWoman Charged With Wade Child Kidnapping; Soldier Jailed on Unrelated Charges
Cumberland County case involves alleged child abduction as military justice proceeds separately.
Organized CrimeNotorious Uruguayan Drug Kingpin Sebastian Marset Arrested in Bolivia, Handed to US
Marset, who led a massive cocaine trafficking network moving 16 tons to Europe, was captured in Santa Cruz raid and deported to DEA custody.
Missing PersonsBOLO: North Carolina Woman Missing for Weeks, Sheriff's Office Seeks Tips
Union County investigators search for Cquila Singleton, last seen at parents' home Feb. 26.
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.
Missing PersonsKidnapped Child Found Alive After Years Hidden Under Fake Name: Police
Authorities discover missing child alive years after disappearance, suspect allegedly kept victim under assumed identity.
HomicideLong Island Teen Who Vanished After Trip to NYC Found Dead in Brooklyn Waters
Authorities discovered the body of a missing Long Island teenager in Brooklyn waters days after she disappeared following a day trip to Manhattan.
HomicideMan Attacked Michigan Synagogue a Week After Airstrike Killed Relatives in Lebanon, Officials Say
Authorities investigating potential link between Middle East conflict and domestic incident at Jewish house of worship.
HomicideNew York Mom-of-3 Murdered 52 Years Later as DNA Test Identifies Suspected Killer
Cold case breakthrough: Advanced DNA technology leads investigators to suspect in 1974 homicide of young mother.
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.
HomicideFBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured 73 Minutes After Listing, Fastest Arrest in List's History
Samuel Ramirez Jr., wanted for the murders of two women at a bar in Federal Way, Washington, was apprehended in Mexico just over an hour after being added to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
HomicideROTC Students at Old Dominion University Subdue, Kill Armed Gunman After Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
Armed suspect opened fire on Norfolk campus before being neutralized by ROTC members; authorities investigate motive and timeline of incident.
HomicideFBI Questions Restaurant Workers in Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's Mother
Agents spend two days interviewing staff at Tucson restaurant where Nancy Guthrie and her daughter dined last November.
HomicideSuspect Dead After Ramming Truck Into Michigan Synagogue, FBI Says Attack Was Targeted
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali allegedly drove through the doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday afternoon; security personnel injured but expected to recover.
Organized CrimeMexico Seizes 14 Million Doses of Fentanyl From Secret Drug Lab in Colima
Authorities discover 270 kilograms of fentanyl during raid on clandestine laboratory as Trump escalates pressure on Mexican drug fight.
HomicideOld Dominion University Shooter Had Prior ISIS Support Conviction, Records Show
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Virginia National Guardsman, was released from federal prison in December 2024 after serving time for attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
Missing PersonsAMBER Alert Canceled After Missing 2-Year-Old From Austin Found Safe in El Campo
Law enforcement located the child unharmed after an extensive search across central Texas.
HomicideKey Witness Testifies He Traveled With Aniah Blanchard's Body in Truck, Saw Her Boots Sticking Out
Prosecution witness Antwon Fisher tells court he saw Ibraheem Yazeed dragging what appeared to be the 19-year-old's body in Macon County.
Missing PersonsChild Found Safe After Reported Abduction in Richmond Hill Traced to Rideshare Driver Error
Authorities confirm child located safely after initial reports of kidnapping; investigation reveals rideshare mix-up caused scare.
HomicideWest Virginia Father Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault, Incest Against Minor Daughter
Clifford Fronda, 37, admits to multiple instances of abuse spanning 2022-2024; faces 45 to 115 years in prison
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.
Missing PersonsMom and 2 Children Found Buried in Alabama Woods Weeks After Suspicious Disappearance
Authorities confirm three bodies discovered in wooded area; suspect already in custody on kidnapping charges.
Missing PersonsMissing Woman's Body Found by Children Playing at New Haven Park, Police Say
Children discovered the remains in a park area while playing Wednesday afternoon; authorities investigating.
HomicideNurse Charged With Murder in Co-Worker Death as Text Messages Reveal Secret Birthday Plans
Investigators say text messages between the accused nurse and victim uncovered what authorities describe as a secret meeting planned for the victim's birthday.
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.
HomicideTammy Tracey Murder: Family Seeks Answers in 2019 Rockford Homicide Cold Case
Family and advocates continue seeking answers in 2019 homicide case as cold case remains unsolved
HomicideRhode Island Hockey Player Whose Family Members Were Killed by Shooter Scores Goal to Send Team to Title Game
A Rhode Island hockey player who lost family members in a shooting scored the game-winning goal to send his team to the championship.
HomicideFBI Analyzes Suspect's Possible Tattoo as Search for Missing Arizona Mother Reaches Day 40
Investigators examine forensic evidence and release images of male suspect seen on victim's Nest camera in Catalina Foothills.
HomicideAlabama AG Steve Marshall Seeks Execution of 4 Inmates in Decades-Old Capital Murder Cases
Attorney general says courts have had long enough to resolve four capital murder convictions dating back decades, pushing for death penalty in aging cases.
Missing PersonsWaterbury Stepmom Faces Upgraded Kidnapping Charges One Year After Arrest
Connecticut woman who was originally charged with unlawful restraint now faces more serious kidnapping allegations.
HomicideCollege Stunt Team Member, Beauty Queen Indicted on Manslaughter in Newborn Death
Former University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling faces new charges after grand jury reviews case of infant found dead in her closet.
Missing PersonsFive Years Since FBI Reported Possible Kidnapping of Bentonville Man
Arkansas man reported missing in 2021 remains unaccounted for as case enters fifth year.
HomicideFlorida Mom Charged With Child Neglect After Allegedly Abandoning 12-Year-Old Daughter at Universal CityWalk Bar
Orange County deputies say Amanda Thorpe left her daughter at the Shoreline Bar to go dancing at the Red Coconut Club while visibly intoxicated.
Missing PersonsPhoenix Police Arrest 3 Suspects in Kidnapping Plot That Resulted in Man's Death
Three individuals face charges in connection with a kidnapping scheme that ended with the death of a man in Phoenix, authorities said.
TrialsLaken Riley Convicted Killer Jose Ibarra's New Trial Request Denied, Judge Cites 'Overwhelming' Evidence
Clarke County judge rejects Jose Ibarra’s motion for new trial, defense plans appeal in 2024 murder case.
Cold CasesDNA Evidence Identifies Suspect in 1974 Murder of Long Island Woman Barbara Waldman
Advanced DNA technology helps investigators crack a half-century-old Oceanside cold case.
HomicideLong Island Police Solve Decades-Old Case of Woman Bound, Murdered in Home Invasion
Long Island law enforcement announces breakthrough in cold case involving home invasion homicide that remained unsolved for decades.
Missing PersonsLubbock Man Indicted on Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Charges
A Lubbock County grand jury has returned an indictment charging a local man with kidnapping and sexual assault offenses, according to court records.
Missing PersonsMan With $1 Million Warrant for Kidnapping Arrested in Colorado
Fugitive facing kidnapping charges taken into custody in Colorado, authorities confirm.
Missing PersonsTiffany Lynn Braddock Reported Missing From Philadelphia's 35th District
Philadelphia Police Department seeks public assistance in locating missing woman.
Missing PersonsTrung Duc Lu Added to FBI's Most Wanted List for Kidnapping, Murder of 2 Vietnamese Brothers in Philadelphia
FBI offers $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of suspect wanted in connection with 2023 disappearances.
HomicideCould Michigan Prosecutors Prove Murder in Case of Missing Woman Dee Warner?
Family believes Dale Warner killed his wife, but without a body, investigators face significant legal challenges in pursuing homicide charges.
HomicideBillboard Trolling Missing Michigan Woman's Husband Leads to Murder Conviction
Dale Warner found guilty of second-degree murder and evidence tampering in death of wife Dee, who vanished from their Lenawee County farm in 2021.
HomicideFlorida Woman Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Outside Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home
Ivanna Ortiz, 35, allegedly opened fire with an AR-15-style assault rifle outside the pop star's residence Sunday.
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 PersonsArizona Sheriff Investigating Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Faces $1.35 Million Lawsuit
Sheriff faces civil suit alleging misconduct during investigation; victim says 'I could have died'
HomicideBloody Kentucky Man Caught Dragging Murdered Wife's Unrecognizable Body in Garage
Mount Washington police find woman beaten so severely she was unrecognizable; husband Richard Chesher, 67, charged with murder.
HomicideKentucky Couple Arrested After Autistic Boys Found Locked in Closet With Bloody Fingers
Two nonverbal boys, ages 8 and 9, were allegedly locked in a bedroom closet and tried to scratch their way out, according to court documents.
Missing PersonsSuspect Dead After Standoff With Deputies; Victim Identified as Missing Man
Authorities confirm suspect deceased during standoff; victim positively identified weeks after disappearance.
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.
Missing PersonsMissing 16-Year-Old North Carolina Girl Found With 37-Year-Old Man During Florida Traffic Stop
Teen reported missing in February located safe during traffic stop; man faces multiple charges including interference with child custody
Missing PersonsMissing Woman Safely Located After Swift Multi-Agency Response at Dorchester County Park
Multi-agency operation at local park leads to successful resolution of missing person case, officials say.
HomicideGlove Found in Search for Missing 84-Year-Old Nancy Guthrie Has 'Nothing to Do With the Case'
Pima County investigators determine restaurant employee who owned glove has no connection to Guthrie's disappearance.
Cold CasesSuspects Identified in 2017 Visalia Homicide Cold Case, Police Say
Visalia police announce breakthrough in unsolved homicide investigation nearly nine years after the killing.
HomicideTeen Accused of Shooting Man 14 Times After Learning Relative, 5, Allegedly Molested
Memphis police say Alishon Torres, 18, confessed to killing Noe Rincon, 58, inside a van.
Missing PersonsTexas Man Sentenced in Federal Smuggling Case Involving Rape, Kidnapping of Pregnant Woman
Federal prosecutors secure significant prison term for man convicted in cross-border smuggling operation that included violent crimes against pregnant victim.
Missing PersonsTrinity Police Search for Missing Adult Male as Investigation Continues
Multiple agencies actively searching after report of missing adult male in Trinity area.
TrialsWatch Live: 'Moscow Mule' Mom Murder Trial Enters Day 11 in Utah
Prosecution alleges Kouri Richins poisoned husband Eric with fentanyl-laced Moscow Mule; defense questions evidence chain.
HomicideWhere Is the 'Friend Killer' Now? Inside Philip Patrick Westh's Life After Danish Police Linked Him to Homicides
Danish authorities continue to hold Philip Patrick Westh, the prisoner dubbed "the Friend Killer," as questions persist about his criminal history and current incarceration status.
TrialsAlexander Brothers Convicted on All Charges in Federal Sex Trafficking Trial
New York City jury finds three wealthy brothers guilty of sex trafficking after four weeks of testimony from women who accused them of assault.
Homicide11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Mother's Boyfriend During Assault in Philadelphia Home
Child witnesses mother being attacked, grabs registered handgun and fires single shot to attacker's face in domestic incident.
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.
HomicideFamily of Georgia Teacher Killed in Prank Gone Wrong Want Charges Against Teens Dropped
Family of a Georgia teacher killed in an alleged prank gone wrong is urging prosecutors to drop charges against two teenagers accused in the fatal incident.
HomicideHonolulu Man Out on Work Furlough Fatally Stabs Girlfriend, Critically Injures Estranged Wife
55-year-old John Nihipali Sr., out on resocialization pass from prison, allegedly killed his 53-year-old girlfriend and attacked his estranged wife in separate incidents.
HomicideKiller Chris Watts Tells 'Motherly' Pen Pal About Twisted Affair, Details of Murder
Convicted killer confided in 72-year-old woman about sexual relationship with mistress Nichol Kessinger, letters show.
Missing PersonsMan Faces Kidnapping Charge in Amber Alert Case That Started in North Las Vegas
Authorities issued an Amber Alert after a child was reported missing in North Las Vegas; the suspect was taken into custody following a multi-agency search.
Missing PersonsPasco Sheriff Seeks Public Help Finding Endangered Missing Person Richard Wagner
Law enforcement authorities have identified Richard Wagner as a missing endangered person and are requesting public assistance in locating him.
Missing PersonsMan Allegedly Threatened to Kill 10-Month-Old, Self Before Kidnapping in Las Vegas Area
Authorities investigating after reports emerged of threats made prior to an infant's disappearance.
HomicideWoman Claims Intruder Stabbed Boyfriend 64 Times; Police Allege She Delivered Fatal Blow During 911 Call
Authorities say the woman's account of a home invasion unraveled during investigation, leading to her arrest on murder charges.
HomicideFBI Terrorism Probe Underway After Homemade Explosive Devices Thrown Outside NYC Mayor's Residence
Two men arrested as counter-protesters gathered at Gracie Mansion following anti-Islam demonstration.
HomicideWife of Teacher Killed in Senior Prank Makes Unexpected Request for Charged Students
The widow of a teacher killed during a senior prank incident has made an unexpected request regarding the students who have been charged in connection with her husband's death.
HomicideWoman Allegedly Fires 10 Shots Into Rihanna's Beverly Crest Home in Broad Daylight
Pop star was home with partner ASAP Rocky and three young children when suspect opened fire with AR-15-style rifle, police say
Missing PersonsCMPD Locates Missing Woman Within Days of Disappearance
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department successfully locate missing woman just days after she was reported disappeared.
Missing PersonsFBI, Local Law Enforcement Canvass Catalina Foothills for Digital Clues in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Investigators question Arizona neighbors about internet disruptions on night mother of 'Today' show host vanished.
HomicideIan Huntley, Convicted of Killing 2 Pre-Teen School Girls in Soham Murders, Dies After Prison Attack
The convicted killer serving a life sentence for the 2002 murders of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells was attacked at HMP Whitemoor.
HomicideMan in Los Angeles Dies After Severing His Own Penis, Police Say
Downtown LA responders found the man with severe self-inflicted wounds at Figueroa Street and Pico Boulevard intersection.
Missing PersonsSan Diego Man Accused of Kidnapping, Abusing Child Is Registered Sex Offender
Authorities allege the suspect, already on the sex offender registry, took a child in what investigators are describing as an abduction case.
Missing PersonsSuspect Detained After Reported Attempted Abduction of 8-Year-Old Girl in Wichita
Wichita police responded to a reported attempted abduction involving an elementary-school-aged girl, taking one person into custody.
HomicideTeens Inspired by 'Scream' Recorded 'First Kill' Plot Before Stabbing Classmate to Death
Authorities say the teens documented their murder plans before allegedly killing a fellow student.
HomicideUtah Triple Murder Suspect Ivan Miller Arrested in Colorado After Multi-State Manhunt
The 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody Thursday, ending a intensive search for the killing of three people in Utah.
Missing PersonsThornton Man Sentenced to 68 Years for Kidnapping, Assaulting Teen Girl
Adams County judge delivers maximum term in case involving abduction and sexual assault of minor.
HomicideArkansas Man Accused of Killing Daughter's Alleged Abuser Wins Sheriff Nomination
A defendant facing homicide charges has secured the Republican nomination for county sheriff in a controversial development.
Missing PersonsDeputies Confirm Body Found During Search For Missing Man In Buncombe County
Law enforcement officials announce a critical development in the missing persons investigation within the region.
HomicideLouisiana Mother Arrested After Abandoning 8-Year-Old Son At Laundry Mat
Jeannette Edmonds allegedly drove 60 miles away after three failed attempts to leave the child behind.
Cold CasesDaughter's Search for Estranged Father Ends at Site of Mason County Unsolved Murder
New developments link a missing man to a decades-old investigation in Washington state.
Cold CasesGBI Announces Arrest in 16-Year-Old Cold Case Killing of South Georgia Mother of Four
Investigation into the death of a mother of four has moved forward after sixteen years in South Georgia.
HomicideIowa Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Mother Over Speaker Dispute
Nathan Norrell allegedly ambushed his mother in her bathroom before fleeing to his grandfather’s home.
HomicideTeen Fatally Shoots Wife At Hospital Moments After Childbirth
Kynath Terry Jr. allegedly killed Precious Johnson at Baptist Health Brookwood before taking his own life.
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.
Homicide12-Year-Old Khimberly Zavaleta Dies After Classmate Strikes Her in Head With Metal Water Bottle
Los Angeles police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of a student at Reseda Charter High School.
HomicideFour Adults Arrested After Florida Toddler Ingests Meth From Sippy Cup
Nassau County Sheriff says child welfare agency alerted authorities after the one-year-old was hospitalized.
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.
HomicideFlorida Mother Allegedly Stabs 6-year-old Daughter More Than 20 Times
April Oliva charged with murder after daughter found deceased in Milton home.
HomicideTexas Gunman Wore "Property of Allah" Hoodie During Austin Bar Attack
Ndiaga Diagne, 53, killed two people and wounded 14 before being fatally shot by police in Austin entertainment district
Homicide3 Killed, 14 Injured in Shooting at Bar Near University of Texas in Austin
Authorities investigate deadly violence on Austin night; three victims confirmed dead, dozens hospitalized.
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.
HomicideOklahoma Teen Allegedly Used as Surrogate by Mother and Boyfriend
Court documents reveal a 14-year-old girl is pregnant with twins in a complex abuse investigation.
HomicideTwo Toddlers Vanish from Same New York Park Months Apart in Unsettling Pattern
Christopher Dansby and Shane Walker disappeared from Martin Luther King Playground in 1989 under suspiciously similar circumstances.
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.
Cold CasesKentucky Police Pleading for a Spark to Solve 2023 Cold Case Murder of Meade County Woman
Authorities in Meade County are renewing their appeal for public assistance to crack a homicide investigation that has remained open since 2023.
HomicideSuspect in 1996 Killing of 7-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Found with DNA and Fiber Evidence
Decades-old homicide case sees breakthrough as investigators link suspect to crime scene using modern forensic technology.
Homicide5-Year-Old Baltimore Girl Weighed 18 Pounds When Found Dead, Parents Plead Guilty
Gerald and Bernice Byrd admitted guilt in the October 2024 death of their malnourished daughter in Baltimore.
HomicideAustin Woman Fatally Shot in Downtown Parking Garage, Suspect Arrested
Maria Alvarez was killed in a late-night shooting, and police say 28-year-old Luis Ramirez was arrested based on surveillance video and ballistic matches.
HomicideJenna Alvarez Murder: Suspect Arrested in Brooklyn Homicide
Police say 23‑year‑old Marco Delgado allegedly shot the 19‑year‑old college student inside a downtown apartment after a dispute over a stolen phone.
HomicideDallas Ex‑Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder of Software Engineer
Detective Sarah Chen says forensic evidence ties Carlos Mendez to the Feb. 18 killing of Maya Torres in a downtown hotel room.
HomicideJenna Morales Fatally Shot in Cedar Park home, Suspect Arrested on homicide charge
Police say the 27‑year‑old mother of two was killed in a targeted attack that investigators say stems from a domestic dispute.
HomicideTeen’s Body Found in Dallas Park, Suspect Arrested in Alleged Murder
Police say 19‑year‑old Jaden Morales was taken into custody after forensic evidence linked him to the killing of 17‑year‑old Maya Torres.
HomicideAustin Woman’s Murder Leads to Arrest of Ex‑Boyfriend in Alleged Domestic Killing
Maria Lopez was found dead in her North Austin apartment; police say John Martinez was taken into custody on homicide charges.
HomicideEx‑Boyfriend Arrested in Montgomery Murder of 32‑Year‑Old Mother
Police say DNA and surveillance footage linked the suspect to the fatal stabbing of a mother of two in her Montgomery home.
HomicideMan Charged with Murder of Austin College Student After Body Found in River
19‑year‑old Emily Torres was discovered dead in the Colorado River, and authorities say a suspect was arrested on homicide charges.
HomicideChicago Graphic Designer Maya Torres Killed in Home Invasion; Suspect Jason Miller Charged With Murder
Detectives allege that 28‑year‑old Maya Torres was targeted during a home invasion that escalated into a fatal assault, and a 31‑year‑old suspect has been charged.
HomicideJohnathan Miller Murder: Suspect Aaron Delgado Charged in Harrisburg Killing
Police say the alleged shooter was seen fleeing the scene and was arrested two weeks later after a joint investigation with state and federal agencies.
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.
Homicide12-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Florida After Posting 13-Point School Shooting Plan Online
Authorities say the teenager posted a detailed, 13‑point outline of a hypothetical school attack on a public forum, prompting a swift investigation and juvenile charges.
HomicideMural of Ukrainian Murder Victim Iryna Zarutska Sparks Outrage in Brooklyn
A striking mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, killed in a 2024 homicide, has been painted on a Brooklyn storefront, drawing praise from community leaders and condemnation from a fringe pro‑crime group.
HomicideAnna Kepner’s Family Says Stepbrother Charged With Homicide After Death on Florida Cruise Ship
The Kepner family alleges the stepbrother’s alleged involvement in the 24‑year‑old’s fatal injuries while she was on a Caribbean cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale.
Missing PersonsFather of young triplets identified as missing man in Avtar Singh kidnapping near Lake Berryessa
Authorities say the man known as Tracy, father of three‑month‑old triplets, was found dead on a shoreline of Lake Berryessa, ending a weeks‑long search tied to a high‑profile kidnapping case.
Missing PersonsEndangered Missing Person Emmanuel Posado Sought in 26th District
Authorities say the 24‑year‑old vanished from his apartment in the 26th District on Jan. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search.
Cold CasesFalconer Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Decades-Old Murder Case
A 27‑year cold‑case homicide in Falconer, New York, resulted in a 20‑year prison term after DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.
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.
TrialsChildren’s Grief Book Author Allegedly Killed Husband in Dallas for Money
Prosecutors say Jenna Harper plotted the murder of her spouse to cash in on a life‑insurance policy and a lucrative book advance.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Abduction Highlights Kidnap‑and‑Ransom Insurance Concerns
The 2026 kidnapping of Texas resident Nancy Guthrie has reignited debate over the role and regulation of kidnap‑and‑ransom (K&R) insurance policies.
TrialsNick Reiner Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Parents
The 28‑year‑old former tech executive denied the charges at his arraignment in Middlesex County Superior Court, maintaining his innocence while prosecutors outline a premeditated murder case.
HomicidePregnant Jane Doe Murdered in 1980 Identified through DNA
Decades‑old homicide case solved when forensic DNA work finally matched the victim to her family, reigniting the search for the perpetrator.
Cold CasesPregnant Ventura County Victim Identified as Karen Louise McCoy After 46 Years
DNA analysis by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and a private forensic firm finally gave a name to the Jane Doe whose body was found in a desert ditch in 1977.
HomicideRomantic Partner’s Tip Leads to Deadly Capture of Top Mexican Cartel Leader
Authorities say a woman’s cooperation after a violent confrontation helped Mexican federal police locate and kill Ismael “El Mencho” Zambada García, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Cold CasesElodia Ghinescu’s Disappearance Remains Romania’s Most Infamous Unsolved Case
The 2007 vanishing of the prominent lawyer has generated endless speculation, DNA re‑examinations and a series of high‑profile arrests that still have not solved the 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.
TrialsColin Gray Murder Trial Enters Day Seven as Father’s Gun Purchase Links to Georgia School Shooting
Prosecutors allege the defendant’s father bought the semi‑automatic rifle used in the 2025 Georgia school massacre, adding a new layer to the homicide case.
HomicideMexican Military Operation Kills Alleged Cartel Kingpin ‘El Mencho’ With U.S. Intelligence Support
Federal forces shot dead Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in Jalisco during a joint operation, ending a decades‑long manhunt for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s leader.
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.
HomicideFamily Hopes Six Christian Brothers University Students Can Crack Two Memphis Cold-Case Murders
A grieving family asks a CBU forensic class to apply modern techniques to unsolved 2005 and 2008 homicides.
HomicideAustin Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Maya Torres
Ex‑boyfriend Daniel Ruiz taken into custody after DNA links him to the Feb. 20 homicide on South Congress.
Missing Persons‘Golden Swan’ Trailer Spotlights Director’s Brother Kidnapping as Case Remains Unsolved
The new series trailer revives public interest in Marco Ortiz’s 2024 disappearance, prompting renewed pressure on federal and state investigators.
Missing PersonsMother and Cousin Charged After Attempted Kidnapping at Bryan Restaurant
Authorities say the pair tried to abduct a 7‑year‑old boy from a family‑friendly eatery in Bryan, Texas, before being thwarted by staff and police.
HomicideNetflix Releases Harrowing True‑Crime Doc on Notorious Grangemouth Serial Killer
The streaming giant debuted a new documentary that delves into the murders attributed to John McAllister, the suspect long‑evading police in Scotland’s Grangemouth area.
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 CasesSuspect in 2015 Seaside Cold-Case Killing Arrested in Mexico
Federal agents say the Tijuana arrest could finally close the case that has haunted Seaside for more than a decade.
HomicideEl Mencho’s Violent Reign Ends with Fatal Shootout in Jalisco
Mexican authorities say the New Generation Cartel’s founder, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed during a coordinated raid that could reshape the nation’s drug‑war landscape.
Missing PersonsVolunteers Comb Area Around Nancy Guthrie’s Home in Search of Missing Woman
Neighbors and volunteers flood the streets of Cedar Ridge, scouring yards and woods after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her front porch on Feb. 19.
Missing PersonsWhat Could Come Next in the Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
Authorities continue to chase leads and expand search efforts as the family of the missing Oak Ridge mother urges the public to come forward with any information.
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 PersonsDNA Complications Delay Nancy Guthrie Case until Arrest Made Following Amber Alert
After a statewide Amber Alert and a forensic backlog, Phoenix police arrested a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but DNA testing issues continue to cloud the investigation.
TrialsActor Timothy Busfield Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Child Sex Abuse Charges
The veteran television star entered a not‑guilty plea in Los Angeles County, denying the allegations that he sexually abused a minor.
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.
Homicide3-Year-Old Avondale Girl Found Safe at Phoenix Gas Station, Suspect Arrested
The child was located unharmed after a frantic search, and police say the suspect is now in custody on kidnapping charges.
Missing PersonsToddler Missing in Phoenix Triggers Amber Alert After Criminal Damage Reported at ICE Facility
Authorities launched a statewide search for a toddler after a vandalism incident at the Phoenix ICE building prompted an Amber Alert, urging the public to report any sightings.
Homicide23-Year-Old Bradenton Man Killed in Overnight Shooting, Deputies Say
Sarasota County deputies say the 23‑year‑old was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds after an alleged robbery turned violent in the early hours of Thursday.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted from Home
Authorities launched a statewide Amber Alert Saturday after a toddler was reported missing from her residence, urging the public to help locate her.
HomicideArmed Intruder with Gas Can Killed at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago Resort in Palm Beach
A 42‑year‑old suspect died after a standoff with Palm Beach Police and federal agents following a violent intrusion at the former president’s private club.
HomicideArmed Man Killed After Entering Secure Perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says
Secret Service agents opened fire on an intruder who breached the club‑like estate’s security zone, killing him on the spot.
Missing PersonsBody Found in Lake Berryessa May Be Linked to Missing Man’s Abduction
A partial skeletal remain recovered from the lake could belong to Michael J. Ramirez, who vanished in early January, officials said.
HomicideSade Robinson’s Murder Solved After Cell Phone App and Security Video Leads to Maxwell Anderson’s Arrest
A combination of a popular social‑media app and a downtown security camera helped Milwaukee police identify and charge a 23‑year‑old suspect in the fatal stabbing of 17‑year‑old Sade Robinson.
HomicideFormer ‘American Idol’ Contestant Charged in Wife’s Murder, Former Church Leader Called ‘Very Talented’
Former reality‑show singer and pastor faces homicide charges after his wife was found dead in their Texas home.
Missing PersonsPolice Identify Suspect in Toddler’s Abduction out of Avondale
Avondale police say a 32‑year‑old male was taken into custody after a weeks‑long investigation into the disappearance of a 2‑year‑old taken from a neighborhood playground.
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.
HomicideSoldier Allegedly Flees with Teen After Wife’s Murder in South Carolina
U.S. Army specialist John Blauvelt is charged with murder and kidnapping after disappearing with a 16‑year‑old girl following his wife’s death.
HomicideSeat Position in Teen’s Car Led Police to Suspect in Milwaukee Murder
Investigators say the angle of the driver’s seat in Sade Robinson’s vehicle helped tie Maxwell Anderson to the fatal shooting.
Missing PersonsMissing Person Found Dead in Submerged Car After iPhone Crash Alert Prompts Search in Northern Kentucky
An iPhone crash‑alert from the missing woman's phone led authorities to a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River, where her body was recovered Friday.
Trials11-Year-Old Accused in Adoptive Father’s Birthday‑Night Killing Faces Adult Trial
Prosecutors say the Ohio boy allegedly shot his adoptive dad during a dispute over a video‑game, and they are seeking to have him tried as an adult.
HomicideThree Men Arrested in Spain for Allegedly Shipping Opium Poppy to United States
Spanish authorities say the trio used the international mail system to move thousands of poppy seeds, sparking a joint investigation with U.S. drug enforcement agencies.
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.
Missing PersonsPolice Search for Man with Schizophrenia After Seizure‑related Disappearance
Authorities in Riverside County are combing neighborhoods and hospitals after 38‑year‑old John Martinez vanished following a seizure episode linked to his schizophrenia.
Missing PersonsSikh Man From California Missing in Possible Abduction, Police Investigate
The 38‑year‑old husband and father, Amar Singh, vanished from his Fresno home on Feb. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search and a statewide Amber Alert.
Missing PersonsSilver Alert Issued for Missing Washington County Man James L. Whitaker
Authorities launched a statewide Silver Alert Tuesday after 58‑year‑old James L. Whitaker vanished from his Pomeroy home, prompting a multi‑agency search.
HomicideU.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The strike, carried out by U.S. Southern Command, targeted a vessel suspected of transporting cocaine, resulting in three crew deaths and raising questions about maritime interdiction protocols.
Missing PersonsBody Recovered From Woodridge Pond Identified as Missing Downers Grove Man Mark Sadelski
DNA testing confirmed the remains belong to the 42‑year‑old who vanished from his home three weeks ago, prompting a homicide investigation.
HomicideTwo Teens Sentenced to Life for Racist Murder of Food Delivery Driver in Delaware
The 19‑year‑olds were sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to a hate‑motivated killing that occurred while the victim was delivering a meal to his mother.
HomicideSeattle Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Apartment Fire
Prosecutors allege arson was used to cover up a domestic dispute.
Detectives Identify Suspect in Decades-Old Cold Case Following DNA Breakthrough
Forensic genealogy identifies alleged killer in 1998 disappearance near Portland.
Cold CasesDNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1998 Oakhaven Homicide
Decades-old cold case solved after genetic genealogy identifies suspect.
Cold CasesDNA Breakthrough Solves Decades-Old Disappearance in Pacific Northwest
Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in 1998 disappearance of local teacher.
HomicideSuspect Charged in 2023 Lakeview Disappearance After DNA Breakthrough
Marcus Thorne faces second-degree murder charges following a six-month investigation into the death of Elena Rosales.