Homicide

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Homicide

45-Year Sentence for Florida Man Who Beat Bicyclist to Death With Tire Iron

Savonne Morrison was on probation for a prior carjacking when he and an accomplice chased down 49-year-old Jeffrey Chapman in what prosecutors described as a random act of violence.

Homicide

Paul Hogan's Son Faces Domestic Battery Charges Amid Surprise Court Development

The son of the 'Crocodile Dundee' star has been charged with domestic battery as authorities reveal new details in the case.

Developing Homicide

Attempted Murder Suspect Leads Police on Golf Course Chase

Manhunt ends with arrest after pursuit across fairways, authorities say.

Homicide

Kansas Parents Charged With Aggravated Child Endangerment After Young Child Finds Loaded Shotgun, Kills Siblings Ages 5 and 8

Aaron French and Makayla French each face four counts of aggravated child endangerment in the deaths of their children Paxton, 8, and Lilly, 5, nearly three months after the Brookville shooting.

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Husband Stabbed Wife More Than 16 Times Because He 'Wanted to Make Her Stop Talking,' Police Say

Nathaniel Scott Gotham, 32, is charged with attempted first-degree murder in the brutal attack on his wife at their Mesa, Arizona home.

Homicide

ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Driver in Maine Was 'Fearing for Public Safety,' Agency Says

Maine driver killed during ICE enforcement action; federal agency releases statement on officer's reasoning as investigation continues into the shooting.

Homicide

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.

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Federal 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 Homicide

Minnesota 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.

Homicide

Former 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.

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Parents, 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.

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Minnesota 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 Homicide

Missouri 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 Homicide

Iowa 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.

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Person 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.

Homicide

Minnesota 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 Homicide

66-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.

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66-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 Homicide

Nevada 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.

Homicide

Woman 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.

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Florida 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.

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Memphis 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.

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Woman 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.