Homicide
Murder investigations and cases
California Graduate Student Allegedly Plotted Bomb Attack After Leaving Terrifying Restroom Message, Federal Charges Say
Federal authorities arrested the student after an investigation that began with a threatening message discovered at a California university.
HomicideFederal Judge Sanctions Trump Attorneys, Refers Lawyer to Florida Bar in Collusive IRS Lawsuit Case
Judge Kathleen Williams found the lawsuit seeking $1.776 billion was brought for 'improper purpose' with no adverseness between parties.
Verdict HomicideMinnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Pregnant Girlfriend 34 Times After Domestic Dispute
Saleebaan Mohamed Abdirisaaq admitted to killing Falus Ali, 24, and her unborn child at 17 weeks gestation in their St. Cloud apartment.
HomicideFormer Florida Officer Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Hitting 104 MPH in 50 Zone, Killing 6-Year-Old Girl
Zachary Krug allegedly drove at more than double the speed limit because he was running late for his shift before crashing into a woman's SUV on April 15.
HomicideParents, Bystanders Fight Off Naked Man Who Allegedly Tried to Kidnap 7-Year-Old in Portland Park
The girl was lifted off the ground during a struggle with her mother before officers took Daniel C. Vasey into custody in the Willamette River.
HomicideMinnesota Prosecutors Obtain Hard Drives, Vehicle in Investigation of Fatal Shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Evidence collected as investigators work to determine what led to the deaths of two people in an apparent double homicide case.
Verdict HomicideMissouri Man Sentenced to 14 Years After Surveillance Captured Him Walking Around Gas Station With Gun Before Fatal Shooting
Ramel Morgan, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the Dec. 7, 2025, shooting at a Kansas City gas station that stemmed from what authorities described as a possible love triangle.
Verdict HomicideIowa Man Sentenced to 20 Years After Accidental Shooting Death of Friend During New Year's Day Argument
Jordan Isaac Carmi told the court he thought pointing a gun at Tony Young 'could end the conversation' while drunk and high.
HomicidePerson Reportedly Shot and Killed During Incident Involving ICE Agent in Maine
Authorities respond to shooting that reportedly occurred during an encounter with federal immigration enforcement officers.
HomicideMinnesota Woman Charged With Torturing 2-Year-Old Son, Sending Abuse Videos to Boyfriend: Police
Karina Burns allegedly struck her toddler in retaliation for the child's father not responding to her calls while at work, according to Dakota County authorities.
Verdict Homicide66-Year-Old Man Set to Retire Shot Dead in Arizona Buffet Parking Lot by Stranger Who Fired Through Car Window
Roberto Antonio Trejo sentenced to 20 years for randomly killing Frank Vitale, who had just finished lunch and was preparing to retire and relocate.
Homicide66-Year-Old Man Killed in Random Parking Lot Shooting After Lunch at Arizona Buffet
Frank Vitale, who had just purchased a home to retire in Arizona with his sister, was shot and killed by a stranger as he sat in his car.
Verdict HomicideNevada Man Sentenced to 12-33 Years for Fatal Shooting of Mother's Boyfriend Over Door Dispute
Akili Porter pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after security footage captured him calmly shooting Jamere Watley multiple times following an argument about a slammed door.
HomicideWoman and 12-Year-Old Nonverbal Son Bludgeoned With Cane or Bat in Random Attack While Walking to School Bus Stop, Florida Police Say
Hutch Benjamin, 44, has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the alleged attack on a mother and her child in Fort Lauderdale.
HomicideFlorida Man Allegedly Squeezed Baby's Ribs to Relieve Gas, Causing 25 Bone Fractures: Police
Anthony Hildreth, 31, told investigators he became frustrated when he could not soothe the crying infant and used excessive force in an attempt to help the child pass gas.
Verdict Homicide'It Was Her Time I Guess': Utah Nurse Mom Pleads Guilty in Death of 18-Month-Old Daughter Who Spent Last Day With Only 49 Seconds of Interaction
Carrie Murray and Mitchell Murray admitted to child abuse homicide after investigators found their toddler Ruby Marie Murray living in squalor, fed only waffles, and left alone for hours.
HomicideMemphis Man Allegedly Kills Longtime Bully After Years of Mocking, Police Say
Marquillo Kelly, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Darrell Jones.
HomicideWoman Tells Police 'I Didn't Stab Him' After Allegedly Slashing Boyfriend With 9-Inch Kitchen Knife in Tennessee
Jasminne Lynn Thomas faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated domestic assault after deputies say she stabbed her boyfriend during a July 4th argument in Ooltewah.
HomicideHarrowing 911 Call Reveals New Jersey Father's Desperate Pleas After Wife Found Butchered; Police Still Have No Suspect
Authorities release audio of the frantic emergency call as investigators work to identify who killed a woman inside her New Jersey home.
Verdict HomicideKansas Father Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Toddler's Fatal Shooting by Sister
Michael Tejeda left his handgun accessible to his 3-year-old daughter, who used it to kill her 1-year-old sibling in their Wichita home.
Verdict HomicideIowa Mother Sentenced to 5 Years After Infant Son Died Suffocated in Trash Can While She Was Passed Out
Jaley Bush pleaded guilty to child endangerment and involuntary manslaughter charges after authorities said she was under the influence of methamphetamine and benzodiazepines when her baby died.
HomicideApalachee High School Shooting Suspect Colt Gray Set to Change Plea
The teenager accused of killing four people at the Georgia school in 2024 is expected to enter a new plea ahead of trial.
HomicideTexas Mother Charged With Abandoning Baby, Toddler and 4-Year-Old After Children Found Wandering Alone
Madeline Colunga, 28, allegedly left three young children home unsupervised in Tomball while she was away; authorities say she could not explain her absence.
HomicideNolan Wells' Mother Speaks Out After Son Found Dead: 'We Just Want Answers'
Family of 24-year-old seeks answers after his body was discovered, pleading for information about circumstances surrounding his death.