Homicide
Murder investigations and cases
Women Racing Audi, Mercedes at 132 Mph Allegedly Kill Teen Motorcyclist Near Charlotte
Two women face second-degree murder charges after authorities say they were racing at more than double the speed limit when they struck a 17-year-old who had graduated high school a year early.
HomicideTeenage Tourist Stabbed in Unprovoked Attack Inside McDonald's Near Times Square, Sources Say
A visiting teenager was injured during a sudden knife assault at a fast food restaurant in the heart of Manhattan's tourist district.
HomicideMontana Family Sues After 13-Year-Old Dies From Being Catapulted Off Carnival Yo-Yo Ride With Missing Restraints
The lawsuit alleges inspection company and carnival operators signed off on the ride despite visible deficiencies including missing safety restraints.
HomicideFlorida Walmart Worker Summoned Armed Friends to Confront Shopper Over Alleged Glare, Lawsuit Alleges
The confrontation allegedly escalated into gunfire that killed 23-year-old customer Nathaniel Baez and injured an elderly man near the checkout area.
HomicideFamily Sues Walmart After Worker Allegedly Summons Armed Friends; Customer Killed Near Checkout Area
Nathaniel Baez, 23, was shot and killed inside a Florida superstore after the Walmart employee allegedly called his pals to confront a shopper he claimed had glared at him.
Verdict HomicideSouth Carolina Man Gets 30 Years for Killing Wrong Driver in Case of Mistaken Identity Revenge Shooting
Franklin Radell Smoak Jr. opened fire on a car he believed carried his cousin's killer, but the vehicle was filled with friends out for an evening ride.
HomicideCryptic Clue Could See Alleged Killer Teen Tried as Adult in San Francisco for First Time
Prosecutors say evidence discovered through investigation may allow them to charge 17-year-old as adult in homicide case.
HomicideLouisiana Man Accused of Murdering Wife, Driving Through Multiple States With Her Body Propped in Passenger Seat
Tyronne Brazille allegedly killed his wife Lanessa Bradford after she tried to leave him; police discovered her body during a traffic stop in Memphis.
HomicideUtah Father Charged With Killing 6-Month-Old Daughter After Medical Examiner Notes Bruises Consistent With Nose Pinching
Neal Colby, 32, allegedly refused to call 911 while the child's mother performed CPR; investigators say he showed 'no remorse' on body camera footage.
HomicideNYC Mother of Five Dies After Being Struck by Stray Bullet in Bar Bathroom
A Brooklyn woman was killed by a stray bullet while using the restroom at a local bar, police say.
HomicideIowa Therapy Workers Charged With Locking Vulnerable Adults in Basement, Withholding Medication
Praise Gahn and Zarkpa Green accused of dependent adult abuse and wanton neglect while working for autism services nonprofit Balance Autism.
Verdict HomicideMan Pleads Guilty to Killing Ex-Boyfriend's Siblings, Their Partners as They Slept in California Home
Miguel Diego Sandoval admitted to fatally shooting four people before setting the Lancaster residence on fire; survivor, a teenager, called 911 after locking herself in a bedroom.
HomicideFlorida Man Threw Dog Feces at Neighbor During Yard Dispute, Then Threatened Him With Child's Scooter: Police
Trey Decloedt, 35, has been charged with aggravated battery, burglary with assault or battery, and simple battery in connection with the bizarre altercation.
HomicideSecurity Video Leads Police to Masked Killer Who Tried to Hide Oregon Veterinarian's Death
Authorities say Kenneth Fandrich allegedly killed veterinarian Steven Milner and attempted to conceal the crime with a disguise.
HomicideConnecticut Man Allegedly Fatally Stabbed Ex-Girlfriend After Months of Obsession, Told Worker 'I'm Going to Kill Her'
Matthew Almontes, 41, charged with murder and evidence tampering in death of Tisha Marinoccio, 41; police say he discarded the knife in a dumpster before capture.
Verdict HomicidePop Smoke's Killer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking While Incarcerated in LA Jail
The man convicted of killing Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke has received his sentence on drug charges filed while he awaited trial for the 2020 homicide.
Developing Homicide64-Year-Old Man Dies in NYPD Custody After Medical Episode, Police Sources Say
The incident occurred during police involvement; authorities investigating circumstances surrounding the death.
Homicide13-Year-Old Survivor of Michigan Rampage Called 911 to Report She'd Been Shot, Authorities Say
The young survivor's emergency call provided critical information as investigators worked to piece together the violent incident.
HomicideBodycam Footage Shows Final Moments of Autistic Man Shot by Irvine Police
Orange County DA reviews police shooting that left a 37-year-old autistic man dead after officers responded to reports of a knife-wielding suspect.
Verdict HomicideMinnesota Man Gets 10-Year Sentence for Attempted Murder of Father's Girlfriend With .30-30 Rifle
Landon Terrance Tuomala, 24, was convicted after a bench trial in St. Louis County for the August 2024 shooting that missed its target by inches.
Homicide"I'm Not Going Down for Manslaughter": Missouri Man Arrested for Woman's Murder After Cellphone Footage Shows Abuse, Police Say
Nicholas Anthony Ayres allegedly beat Destiny Dunn multiple times over days before she died at a Columbia motel — and his own phone captured some of it.
HomicideMan Fatally Stabs Ex-Girlfriend in Connecticut Apartment Building After Months of Threats, Police Say
Matthew Almontes allegedly told a building employee he would stab Tisha Marinoccio and discard the weapon where it wouldn't be found.
HomicideSouth Carolina Facility Workers Charged With Neglect After Leaving Vulnerable Adult Strapped to Toilet for an Hour
Angela Peterson and Sherika Myles allegedly failed to assist a disabled adult with a leaking feeding tube at the Coastal Regional Center in Summerville.
HomicideNYC Designer Found Dead on Montauk Yacht; Texts Reveal She Was Harassed, Accused of Fraud Days Before Death
Martha Nolan-Oslatarra, a fashion designer from New York City, was discovered aboard a vessel owned by a man who allegedly sent her threatening messages demanding money and accusing her of theft.