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Cold Cases

Charges 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.

Homicide

Wheelchair-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.

Homicide

Jeffrey 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.

Homicide

New 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 Cases

Daughters 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 Persons

Detroit 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 Persons

Doorbell 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.

Homicide

Drunk 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.

Homicide

Ex-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.

Trials

Long 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 Cases

Lover'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.

Homicide

Former 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

Homicide

Teen 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.

Trials

Russian 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 Persons

Mother 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.

Homicide

BOLO: 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.

Trials

Massachusetts 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.

Trials

Gerhardt 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.

Trials

Guilty: Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra Murder Trial Ends With Convictions

San Antonio jury convicts defendant in connection with deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.

Homicide

Jennifer 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.

Homicide

Arrest 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.

Homicide

Man 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.

Homicide

Wisconsin 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.

Homicide

Oklahoma Man Arrested in Georgia After Allegedly Shooting Twin Sister, Her Toddler Daughter to Death

Grant Wilson faces two counts of first-degree murder in slayings of Gabrielle Wilson and her 17-month-old daughter in Poteau.

Homicide

Prosecutors 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 Persons

Savannah 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 Persons

Savannah 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.

Homicide

Tepe 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 Cases

Miami-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 Persons

Venezuela'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.

Homicide

Alleged 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.

Homicide

Ex-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.

Trials

Former 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.

Homicide

Boston 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.

Homicide

Alabama 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.

Homicide

Mystery 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.

Homicide

Oregon 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.

Homicide

Pennsylvania 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 Persons

Provo 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 Persons

Santa 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.

Homicide

Vacation 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.

Trials

Wife 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.

Trials

Woman 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.

Homicide

Savannah 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 Cases

1993 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 Persons

Authorities Find Father and Son Shortly After Amber Alert Notice

Law enforcement locates missing pair hours after alert issued in California community.

Missing Persons

Authorities Search for Armed, Dangerous Man After Monterey Child Abduction

Monterey County law enforcement agencies launch manhunt for suspect following reported child abduction.

Trials

Bill 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.

Homicide

Tennessee 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.

Trials

Inside 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.

Trials

Aniah 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 Persons

LAPD 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.

Homicide

Venezuelan 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 Cases

Former 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.

Homicide

Parent 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.

Homicide

California 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.

Homicide

North 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.

Homicide

Gypsy 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.

Trials

Stephen McCullagh YouTube Channels Removed After Murder Conviction in Natalie McNally Case

Former Belfast man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend has social media accounts suspended.

Homicide

Teen 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.

Homicide

U.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 Persons

Utah 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.

Homicide

Who Killed Cynthia Moffett? Cold-Case Murder Turns 20 Years Old

Palm Beach County investigators continue seeking answers in 2006 homicide of Florida woman.

Missing Persons

Sheriff 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.

Homicide

Notorious 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 Persons

Community 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 Persons

Deputies: Kidnapping Call Leads to Arrest in Greenville County

Greenville County Sheriff's Office responds to kidnapping-related call, resulting in one arrest.

Homicide

Husband 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 Persons

Judge 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 Persons

Kenyan 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.

Trials

Man 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.

Homicide

Murder Conviction Upheld for 'Truck Stop Serial Killer'

Appellate court affirms conviction in case linked to multiple deaths at truck stops across the Midwest.

Missing Persons

Police 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 Persons

Family 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.

Homicide

Son 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.

Homicide

Texas 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.

Homicide

Autistic 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 Persons

Washington 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.

Homicide

Police 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.

Homicide

Neighbors 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 Cases

Family 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.

Homicide

US 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.

Homicide

Illegal 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 Persons

Navy 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.

Homicide

Woman 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.

Homicide

Alabama 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 Cases

Grand 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.

Homicide

College 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 Cases

Grand 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.

Homicide

Kansas 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 Persons

Missing 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.

Homicide

Oklahoma 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.

Trials

Star 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.

Trials

5 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 Persons

Suspect 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.

Homicide

American 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.

Homicide

2 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 Cases

Arrests Made in 2023 Unsolved Murder of Omar Stegall in Coweta County

Breakthrough announced in cold case investigation nearly two years after homicide remained unsolved.

Homicide

Cold-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.

Homicide

Minnesota 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.

Homicide

Tennessee 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 Persons

Man 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.

Homicide

First-Degree Murder Charges Filed Against 11-Year-Old Boy Who Killed 5-Year-Old Brother

Colorado prosecutors charge child in homicide of younger sibling; case proceeds through juvenile court system.

Missing Persons

License 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.

Homicide

Masked 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.

Homicide

Security 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.

Trials

Sex 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.

Homicide

California 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

Homicide

Arrest 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 Persons

Coast 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.

Homicide

Oregon 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.

Homicide

Denise 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.

Trials

Fired 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 Persons

Truck Driver Accused of Kidnapping Zachary Teen

I-TEAM investigation reveals details of alleged abduction involving commercial truck driver in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Missing Persons

Lindenwold 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 Persons

Man Enters Alford Plea in Attempted Kentucky Child Kidnapping Case

Defendant pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping while maintaining innocence in Kentucky court proceeding.

Missing Persons

NMSU Issues Safety Alert After Attempted Kidnapping; Suspect Sought

University police alert campus community following reported attempted kidnapping incident involving suspect still at large.

Missing Persons

Body 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 Cases

Sexual 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.

Homicide

Sexually 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.

Homicide

Suspect 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.

Trials

Westmoreland 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.

Homicide

Woman, 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 Persons

Woman 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.

Homicide

New 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.

Homicide

Starving 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.

Homicide

University 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

Homicide

Florida 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.

Homicide

Two 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.

Homicide

Gunman 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.

Homicide

Indiana 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 Persons

Kidnapping 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 Persons

Police 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.

Homicide

Texas 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.

Trials

Capital 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.

Homicide

14-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.

Homicide

Alleged 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 Persons

Body Pulled From Wakefield Lake Believed to Be That of Missing Man

Authorities recover remains from lake in ongoing missing persons investigation.

Homicide

Cold-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.

Homicide

Comedy 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 Persons

Dating 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.

Trials

Gerhardt 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 Persons

RSF 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.

Homicide

Here'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.

Homicide

Idaho 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.

Trials

Kouri 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 Persons

Man 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 Crime

Florida 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 Persons

Anthony Capshaw Reported Missing, Endangered by Pasco Sheriff's Office

Pasco County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in locating missing adult.

Trials

Moscow 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 Persons

Suspect 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 Persons

Amber 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 Cases

D4vd 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.

Trials

Closing 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 Cases

DNA 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

Homicide

Alabama 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 Persons

Family 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.

Trials

Jury 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.

Homicide

Washington 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.

Trials

Texas 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 Persons

Trial Date Moved to June in Bakersfield Child Abduction Case

Court reschedules proceedings in high-profile Kern County case involving alleged child abduction.

Homicide

West 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.

Homicide

Woman 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.

Homicide

DNA 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 Persons

Kids 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 Persons

Knox 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.

Homicide

Murder-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 Cases

My 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.

Homicide

New 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 Persons

Search 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 Persons

Arrest 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.

Homicide

10-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 Persons

ECPD Resolves Amber Alert in Wharton County With Child Recovery

El Campo Police Department executes successful missing child recovery operation.

Homicide

Former 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.

Homicide

Security 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 Persons

Long 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.

Homicide

Manhunt for Louisiana Man Wanted in Deadly Crash Continues Into 6th Month

Authorities believe suspect may have fled state or country as search intensifies.

Homicide

Adopted 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 Persons

Woman Charged With Wade Child Kidnapping; Soldier Jailed on Unrelated Charges

Cumberland County case involves alleged child abduction as military justice proceeds separately.

Organized Crime

Notorious 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 Persons

BOLO: 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.

Homicide

Family 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 Persons

Kidnapped 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.

Homicide

Long 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.

Homicide

Man 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.

Homicide

New 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.

Homicide

Old 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.

Homicide

FBI'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.

Homicide

ROTC 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.

Homicide

FBI 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.

Organized Crime

Mexico 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.

Homicide

Suspect 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.

Homicide

Old 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 Persons

AMBER 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.

Homicide

Key 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 Persons

Child 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.

Homicide

West 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

Trials

Gionni 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 Persons

Mom 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 Persons

Missing 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.

Homicide

Nurse 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.

Homicide

Roommate 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.

Homicide

Paranoid 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.

Homicide

Tammy 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

Homicide

Rhode 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.

Homicide

FBI 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.

Homicide

Alabama 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 Persons

Waterbury Stepmom Faces Upgraded Kidnapping Charges One Year After Arrest

Connecticut woman who was originally charged with unlawful restraint now faces more serious kidnapping allegations.

Homicide

College 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 Persons

Five Years Since FBI Reported Possible Kidnapping of Bentonville Man

Arkansas man reported missing in 2021 remains unaccounted for as case enters fifth year.

Homicide

Florida 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 Persons

Phoenix 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.

Trials

Laken 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 Cases

DNA 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.

Homicide

Long 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 Persons

Lubbock 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 Persons

Man With $1 Million Warrant for Kidnapping Arrested in Colorado

Fugitive facing kidnapping charges taken into custody in Colorado, authorities confirm.

Missing Persons

Tiffany Lynn Braddock Reported Missing From Philadelphia's 35th District

Philadelphia Police Department seeks public assistance in locating missing woman.

Missing Persons

Trung 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.

Homicide

Could 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.

Homicide

Billboard 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.

Homicide

Florida 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.

Homicide

3 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 Persons

Arizona Sheriff Investigating Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Faces $1.35 Million Lawsuit

Sheriff faces civil suit alleging misconduct during investigation; victim says 'I could have died'

Homicide

Bloody 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.

Homicide

Kentucky 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 Persons

Suspect Dead After Standoff With Deputies; Victim Identified as Missing Man

Authorities confirm suspect deceased during standoff; victim positively identified weeks after disappearance.

Missing Persons

Livingston 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.

Homicide

Family 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 Persons

Missing 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 Persons

Missing 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.

Homicide

Glove 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 Cases

Suspects Identified in 2017 Visalia Homicide Cold Case, Police Say

Visalia police announce breakthrough in unsolved homicide investigation nearly nine years after the killing.

Homicide

Teen 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 Persons

Texas 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 Persons

Trinity Police Search for Missing Adult Male as Investigation Continues

Multiple agencies actively searching after report of missing adult male in Trinity area.

Trials

Watch 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.

Homicide

Where 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.

Trials

Alexander 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.

Homicide

11-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.

Homicide

Murdered 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.

Homicide

Family 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.

Homicide

Honolulu 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.

Homicide

Killer 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 Persons

Man 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 Persons

Pasco 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 Persons

Man 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.

Homicide

Woman 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.

Homicide

FBI 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.

Homicide

Wife 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.

Homicide

Woman 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 Persons

CMPD Locates Missing Woman Within Days of Disappearance

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department successfully locate missing woman just days after she was reported disappeared.

Missing Persons

FBI, 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.

Homicide

Ian 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.

Homicide

Man 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 Persons

San 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 Persons

Suspect 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.

Homicide

Teens 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.

Homicide

Utah 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 Persons

Thornton 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.

Homicide

Arkansas 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 Persons

Deputies 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.

Homicide

Louisiana 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 Cases

Daughter'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 Cases

GBI 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.

Homicide

Iowa 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.

Homicide

Teen 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 Crime

New 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.

Homicide

12-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.

Homicide

Four 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 Persons

Missing 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.

Homicide

Florida Mother Allegedly Stabs 6-year-old Daughter More Than 20 Times

April Oliva charged with murder after daughter found deceased in Milton home.

Homicide

Texas 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

Homicide

3 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.

Homicide

Actor 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.

Homicide

Oklahoma 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.

Homicide

Two 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.

Homicide

Federal 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 Cases

Kentucky 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.

Homicide

Suspect 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.

Homicide

5-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.

Homicide

Austin 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.

Homicide

Austin 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.

Homicide

Jenna 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.

Homicide

Dallas 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.

Homicide

Jenna 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.

Homicide

Teen’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.

Homicide

Austin 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.

Homicide

Ex‑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.

Homicide

Man 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.

Homicide

Chicago 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.

Homicide

Johnathan 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.

Homicide

Iowa 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.

Homicide

12-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.

Homicide

Mural 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.

Homicide

Anna 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 Persons

Father 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 Persons

Endangered 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 Cases

Falconer 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 Persons

Man 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.

Trials

Children’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 Persons

Nancy 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.

Trials

Nick 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.

Homicide

Pregnant 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 Cases

Pregnant 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.

Homicide

Romantic 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 Cases

Elodia 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 Cases

DNA 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.

Trials

Colin 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.

Homicide

Mexican 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.

Homicide

25 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.

Homicide

Family 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.

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 Persons

Mother 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.

Homicide

Netflix 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.

Homicide

Out‑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 Cases

Suspect 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.

Homicide

El 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 Persons

Volunteers 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 Persons

What 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 Cases

Investigators 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 Persons

DNA 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.

Trials

Actor 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 Persons

Body 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.

Homicide

3-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 Persons

Toddler 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.

Homicide

23-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 Persons

Amber 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.

Homicide

Armed 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.

Homicide

Armed 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 Persons

Body 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.

Homicide

Sade 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.

Homicide

Former ‘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 Persons

Police 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 Persons

Police 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.

Homicide

Soldier 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.

Homicide

Seat 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 Persons

Missing 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.

Trials

11-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.

Homicide

Three 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.

Homicide

Former 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 Persons

Police 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 Persons

Sikh 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 Persons

Silver 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.

Homicide

U.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 Persons

Body 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.

Homicide

Two 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.

Homicide

Seattle 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
Cold Cases

Detectives Identify Suspect in Decades-Old Cold Case Following DNA Breakthrough

Forensic genealogy identifies alleged killer in 1998 disappearance near Portland.

Cold Cases

DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1998 Oakhaven Homicide

Decades-old cold case solved after genetic genealogy identifies suspect.

Cold Cases

DNA Breakthrough Solves Decades-Old Disappearance in Pacific Northwest

Genetic genealogy identifies suspect in 1998 disappearance of local teacher.

Homicide

Suspect 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.

Homicide

Friend 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.

Homicide

Babysitter 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.