Homicide
Murder investigations and cases
NYC Teen Shot Dead on Queens Basketball Court as Bystanders Filmed; Police Searching for Gunman
Authorities investigating fatal shooting on New York City basketball court while witnesses recorded incident.
HomicideBefore He Killed Athena Strand, 2 Accusers Say FedEx Driver Sexually Assaulted Them as Girls
Two women allege the same FedEx driver accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand sexually assaulted them as children, according to court records.
HomicideShe Married Her Dad Then Had His Baby: Inside the Disturbing Murder of Katie Pladl
A Connecticut father's conviction for killing his daughter reveals a web of incest, betrayal and a crime that shocked a small community.
HomicideKristin Ramsey's Attorneys Claim Evidence Lost or Destroyed in Ashley Okland Murder Case
Defense team raises concerns about evidence handling in homicide case stemming from 2011 killing.
HomicidePolice Say Virginia Politician Killed His Wife and Himself With Teenagers at Home
Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after allegedly shooting his wife, then turning the gun on himself with teenagers present in the home.
HomicideTeenager Allegedly Told Investigators He Decided to Become a Serial Killer, Accused of Killing at Least 3 in Public
Authorities report the suspect, described as a teenager, allegedly killed three people in public settings and told investigators he chose to become a serial killer.
HomicideMexican Environmental Activist Recounts Surviving Assassination Attempt Caught on Video
Jaguar Alliance director Erik Saracho describes being shot at in Nayarit, as new report documents 10 activist killings in Mexico during 2025.
HomicideJurors Wail, Family Leaves Courtroom as Audio of Athena Strand's Last Moments Is Played
Audio containing the question 'Are you a kidnapper?' played during murder trial sends courtroom into emotional chaos.
Developing HomicideNavy Reservist Accused of Murdering Wife, Hiding Her Body in Freezer Arrested After International Manhunt
A Navy reservist is in custody following an international manhunt, accused of murdering his wife and concealing her body in a household freezer.
HomicideNever-Before-Seen Photos Reveal New Details in Murder of New Jersey Woman 35 Years Ago
ABC7 New York reports previously unreleased images emerge in cold case investigation of woman's killing.
HomicideFormer Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide; Wife Also Killed
Fairfax County police say the former lieutenant governor shot his wife in their Annandale home before turning the gun on himself while their teenage children were inside.
Developing HomicideWoman Found Dead on Cruise Ship With Stepbrother, Investigation Underway
Anna Kepner was discovered deceased aboard a cruise vessel where she had been traveling with her stepbrother, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.
HomicideCourt Hears Chilling Phone Call Between Mom and FedEx Driver Accused of Killing Girl, 7
Prosecution plays recorded conversation in which defendant allegedly discusses prior interactions with victim.
HomicideDark Secrets of So-Called Murder Highway Uncovered in New True-Crime Series
New documentary series explores decades of mysterious deaths along infamous stretch of highway that has long troubled investigators.
HomicideMan Charged with Murdering Woman, Stuffing Her Body in Duffel Bag After Allegedly Using Victim's Credit Card for PlayStation
A man accused of killing a woman whose home he was illegally occupying learned his fate in court Tuesday, weeks after prosecutors revealed disturbing details about the homicide.
HomicideWoman Shot, Killed by Police After Allegedly Holding 3-Year-Old at Knifepoint at Nebraska Walmart
Incident at retail store in Nebraska under investigation by local law enforcement.
Developing HomicideMetropolitan Police Search for 2 Suspects in Failed Arson Attack on North London Synagogue
Police hunting two balaclava-wearing suspects after attempted petrol bomb attack on Finchley synagogue; incident linked to surge in antisemitic crimes.
HomicideEighth Grade Student Kills 4, Wounds 20 in Second Turkey School Shooting in 2 Days
Teacher and three students killed in Kahramanmaras attack; perpetrator also dead in incident involving five guns belonging to his father, a former police officer.
HomicideInvestigators Explain Why They Think OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Was Targeted in Recent Attack
Suspect faces multiple charges including attempted murder after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at Altman's San Francisco home.
HomicideNew Jersey Nurse Fatally Shot by Estranged Husband in Workplace Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Healthcare worker shot by estranged husband in incident that also claimed the suspect's life, authorities report.
HomicideHusband of Missing Woman Lynette Hooker Caught on Tape Discussing Incident at Sea
Recorded phone call surfaces as investigators continue search for woman who went missing overboard.
HomicideThree-Year-Old Girl Killed, Pregnant Mother Injured After Alleged Drag Racers Split Car in Half in Arizona
Tragic incident in Arizona leaves toddler dead and expectant mother hospitalized after vehicle collision involving alleged street racers.
HomicideAt Least 16 Wounded in Turkey High School Shooting; Gunman Dead
Former student opens fire at vocational school in southeastern Turkey before taking his own life.
HomicideFBI Raids Texas Home of Suspect Accused of Throwing Molotov Cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's House
20-year-old suspect faces federal charges including attempted destruction of property by means of explosives and possession of an unregistered firearm.