Homicide

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Homicide

'Tire Marks on Her Head': Arizona Man Allegedly Robbed, Ran Over 66-Year-Old Woman in Front of Husband While Couple Was House Hunting

Ali Hcaimi, 23, is charged with first-degree murder and robbery after police say he used a dropped key ruse to lure the victim before dragging her under his Lexus wheels.

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North Carolina Mother Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Three Sons Killed in 111 mph Police Chase

Jae'Coda Thomas (3), Ju'Mari Thomas (6), and Jack Thomas (8) were ejected from their mother's car and pronounced dead at the scene after she allegedly fled officers at more than double the speed limit.

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Woman Strangled at Target Checkout Counter by Stranger in Simi Valley Rampage: Police

Rejean Tabor allegedly choked the victim until she was 'almost dead' before attacking other shoppers and bystanders who tried to help, authorities say.

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'You're F—ing Killing Me': Florida Man With Top-Secret Clearance Allegedly Stabs Girlfriend to Death During 911 Call

Amanda Roark, 37, can be heard pleading for her life on the emergency call before Kyle Sanchez allegedly confessed to killing her.

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Michigan Man Threatened to Shoot 3 Nurses Outside Hospital, Police Say

Walter Dwhite Smith allegedly pointed a handgun at three nurses on break and warned them not to take another step before fleeing the scene.

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Attempted Trump Assassination Suspect's Bid to Oust U.S. Attorney Pirro Denied by Federal Judge

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden rejects Cole Tomas Allen's motion to disqualify both Jeanine Pirro and Todd Blanche from prosecuting the assassination attempt case.

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Louisiana Man Accused of Deadly Stabbing Spree on Work Bus After Romantic Rejection by Co-worker

Pierre Eskew allegedly attacked colleagues aboard a charter bus returning from Bonnaroo, killing one and injuring three others at an Alabama Walmart during a snack break.

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3 Dead, 7 Wounded in Rare Philippines School Shooting; 2 Student Suspects Arrested

Two teenage students allegedly opened fire at a government high school in Tacloban city, killing three classmates and wounding seven others before being apprehended.

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One-Armed Gambino Mobster Accused of Pulling Off $1.7 Million Chanel Heist in Manhattan

Thomas Dono, 52, allegedly supervised a crew of 10 who stole hundreds of items from the luxury retailer's flagship store during a three-hour burglary.

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Whistleblower Alleges DEA Allowed Hundreds of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills to Hit New Mexico Streets

Internal documents reveal federal agents monitored but did not seize a massive fentanyl shipment as part of efforts to build larger prosecutions, raising questions about the balance between catching 'big fish' and protecting public safety.

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NYPD Sergeant Struck by Stolen Car, Flung Through Air During Bronx Chase Before Fellow Officer Opens Fire

The suspect allegedly rammed multiple officers with a stolen Kia Sport before another cop shot him as he tried to reverse through a crowd of police in the Fordham section.

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Oregon Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Breaking Into Home, Attacking Mother Holding Baby While Husband Worked in Yard

Judson Defir told the victim 'honey, I'm here' before allegedly assaulting her while she cradled her 10-month-old infant.

Developing Homicide

Police Search for Suspect Described as Justin Bieber Lookalike After Alleged Kidnapping Attempt in California

Hayward officers responded to reports of an attempted abduction near Jackson Street and Soto Road, where witnesses say a man matching the pop star's description grabbed a woman walking on the sidewalk.

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Florida Parents Enter Deferred Prosecution After Allegedly Leaving 6-Month-Old Alone on Beach for an Hour

Brian and Sara Wilks must complete community service and parenting classes while avoiding arrests for the next year to have charges dropped.

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Kansas Man Convicted of Murder After Killing 75-Year-Old Driver While Going 130 MPH Drunk, Then Fleeing to Mexico

Isaiah Sadowski blamed his fiancee's infidelity for the crash that killed Barbara Patterson and went on YouTube to discuss fleeing justice before his capture.

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Teen Allegedly Kills Father, Mother and Grandmother in Southeast Texas Home Before Targeting Brother Who Dodged Bullet

Gaurav Chopra, 19, faces capital murder charges for the shooting deaths of three family members inside an Alton home.

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7 Killed, Dozens Injured in String of Chicago Weekend Shootings

At least 38 people wounded across two dozen separate incidents since Friday evening, authorities say.

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Florida Mom Allegedly Beat Toddler With Belt, Refused to Call 911 as Friend Performed CPR on Unconscious Child

Jessica Wilson, 29, faces aggravated child abuse charges after her 2-year-old suffered skull fractures and internal bleeding in Gainesville.

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3-Year-Old Washington Boy Crushed to Death by Unstable Park Monument, Parents Allege in Lawsuit

The boy's mother, a hospital nurse, was working her shift when an ambulance brought him in with fatal injuries; she watched resuscitation efforts before he died.

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Florida Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Murdering Father Who Was 'Tired of Hearing' Him Breathe

Garry Charles Bartlett, Jr. admitted to firing multiple shots at his father before executing him with a final gunshot to the back of the head.

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Jeff Metcalf Speaks Out After First-Degree Murder Conviction in Son Austin's Killing

The father of murdered Texas teenager Austin Metcalf addressed the public following the conviction of his son's killer, marking a conclusion to years of grief for the family.

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51-Year-Old Concertgoer Dies After Falling During Goose Show at Madison Square Garden

The fan plunged from an elevated position inside the iconic venue and was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital, according to NYPD.

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'I'm Coming Back to Shoot You': California Man Allegedly Killed Victim Over Cheating Suspicion, Police Say

Samuel Magdaleno is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Adrian Anthony Montiel in Bakersfield.

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Teenage Boy Finds Mother's Slain Body Inside Brooklyn Home; Police Investigating

Maria Santos Flores, 36, discovered with a cut to her neck by her son and sister at her Bay Ridge residence.