Homicide
Murder investigations and cases
Fugitive California Killer Suspected In Double Murder Captured After Nearly Decade On The Run In Laos
Myung Jin Kim, accused of a botched murder-for-hire killing in San Jose and the 2018 shooting of his friend outside a CVS pharmacy, was returned to U.S. custody after being arrested using fraudulent travel documents.
Homicide'Will Burn Together': Arkansas Man Accused of Setting Off Explosion at Ex-Wife's Home After Months of Threats
Randall Hamblen allegedly told his ex-wife they would 'burn together' and threatened to 'take what we built' before igniting something at the Garland County residence, authorities say.
Verdict HomicideOhio Mother Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of 12-Year-Old Son She Shot in Back of Head
Briasha Stroud admitted to shooting her son inside a parked garage before turning the gun on herself; boy survived but suffered life-altering injuries.
Verdict Homicide"That Day He Just Pushed Me Too Far": Man Sentenced for Fatally Shooting His Father During Argument Over Car Speakers
Jeffrey Young Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, telling the court his father had a history of violence and alcohol abuse that finally pushed him too far.
Verdict HomicideIndiana Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Stabbing Roommate During Fatal Argument Over Sleeping Arrangements
Draylon Crutchfield convicted of murder for killing Muhammad Williams, 18, after dispute about where to sleep in Fort Wayne apartment.
HomicideMaryland Man Allegedly Behind Shooting Spree That Injured 2; Crime Halted When He Couldn't Operate Manual Transmission, Police Say
Larry James Simpson faces 71 charges including attempted murder and armed carjacking after allegedly targeting 17 victims across Prince George's County.
Homicide'Because I'm Black?' NJ Father Claims Cops Arrested Him After Traffic Stop Over Hoodie in Warm Weather
Jamal Holmes alleges racial profiling after Jackson Township police stopped him for wearing a sweatshirt on an 80-degree day, resulting in obstruction and resisting arrest charges.
HomicideHealth Influencer 'Nurse Solomon' Shot and Killed During Oakland Robbery
A popular health educator with thousands of TikTok followers was fatally gunned down during an alleged robbery attempt in downtown Oakland last month.
HomicideYoung Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight With Scooter-Wielding Crew at Queens Waterfront Park, Police Say
The victim, believed to be between 18 and 25 years old, was stabbed in the back during a clash with more than 10 suspects inside Little Bay Park in Whitestone.
HomicideTexas Man Charged With Threatening to Kill President Trump, Claims He Is 'Active Threat' and 'Clear and Present Danger'
Ronnie Austin Jr., 56, allegedly sent emails threatening the president, members of Congress, and employees at defense contractors between March and May.
HomicideSuspect Dead, At Least One Killed in Midland, Texas Mass Shooting; Nine Hospitalized
Victor Mata Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder after a vehicle chase and gunfire exchange with officers two days before the shooting rampage that left Ed Scott dead.
Verdict HomicideTexas Man Convicted in Death of 2-Month-Old Son After Keeping Infant's Corpse Wrapped in Blankets for Days
Miguel Angel Ortiz Jr. was found guilty of injury to a child by omission in the June 2025 death of his infant son; jury recommended 30-year sentence.
HomicideDown-and-Out Couple Accused of Killing 67-Year-Old Mother at Maryland Senior Living Center
Vanessa Tjongarero-Henderson and Samantha Raebel, arrested in Ohio after a good Samaritan took them in, allegedly beat Hilde Henderson to death at the Charter House facility.
HomicideAccused Palisades Arsonist Searched for DoorDash CEO's Address, Planned to Kill Him, Federal Agent Testifies
Jonathan Rinderknecht allegedly told ChatGPT he was 'going to kill' Tony Xu and became fixated on Luigi Mangione before the wildfire that killed 12 people.
HomicideParents of Alleged Rape Victim at UC Santa Barbara Plead With Classmates to Come Forward as Police Investigation Stalls
Family of 18-year-old freshman claims she was raped and strangled after meeting suspect at Sigma Pi fraternity party, urging witnesses with evidence to speak up before students leave for summer.
HomicideFlorida Woman Arrested After Allegedly Forcing Younger Brother to Kneel on Rice for Hours, Denying Bathroom Access
Nataly Francelia Cruz, 26, is charged with one count of child abuse after police say she punished her juvenile brother in a shed while their mother was deported.
HomicideCalifornia Cardiologist Gets 8 Months for Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Mother of Three
Juliana Ramos, 26, was studying to become a nursing assistant when Dr. James Comazzi struck her while she assisted another crash victim — then fled the scene.
HomicideVideo Shows Pasadena Officer Accidentally Shooting Fellow Cop During Parking Garage Horseplay
The 35-second dashcam footage shows one officer drawing his weapon in a 'quick-draw fashion' before the other officer's gun discharged, striking him in the shoulder.
Verdict HomicideFormer Raiders Receiver Henry Ruggs Denied Parole Nearly 5 Years After Killing Las Vegas Woman in Drunken Crash
Nevada parole board upholds the three-to-10-year sentence for ex-NFL player who was convicted of DUI causing death and vehicular manslaughter.
Verdict HomicideElderly NYC Serial Killer Sentenced to Life After Dismembering Victim, Riding Around With Severed Arm
Harvey Marcelin, 88, convicted of murdering Susan Leyden and sentenced without parole after using a reciprocating saw on her body.
Verdict HomicideKentucky Woman Convicted of Manslaughter After Killing Man While Driving Over 90 MPH, Blaming Deer for Crash
Dusty Ratliff was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter in the 2022 death of James Kelly on a rural Kentucky road.
HomicideCalifornia Woman Found Dead Stuffed in Suitcase After Boyfriend Allegedly Beat Her to Death
Vanessa Sanchez, 37, who had been battling stage 4 breast cancer, was discovered hidden inside a suitcase at her Berkeley apartment after concerned loved ones reported her missing.
HomicidePennsylvania Woman Kidnapped at Knifepoint While Taking Out Trash, Forced to Drive Suspect Around for Hours: Police
Michael Charles Gordon allegedly robbed and kidnapped the victim outside her Erdenheim home before making her drive him to Philadelphia to purchase drugs, authorities say.
Homicide22-Year-Old Man Shot Dead Just Steps From His Family's Home After Leaving Bar Showing NBA Finals: Police
William 'Billy' Schmidt was walking home from watching the Knicks-Spurs game when two men confronted him during an apparent robbery in South Philadelphia, authorities say.