Homicide

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Florida Parents Allegedly Attack 15-Year-Old Boy Who Dropped Off Their Daughter at Home, Hold Knife to His Throat: Police

Rosa Lamourt Tiru and Lance Mulonas allegedly assaulted the teen at a Deltona home because they believed he was an adult who had been out all night with their daughter.

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Florida Man Allegedly Forced Teenage Girl Into Clothes Dryer After She Tried Calling 911, Police Say

Christopher Michael Veit, 53, faces kidnapping and sexual offense charges after deputies found the victim inside the appliance at his Key Largo home.

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California Man Allegedly Strangles Woman at Target Checkout, Attacks Other Shoppers in Simi Valley Rampage

Rejean Tabor had been released from jail less than 48 hours before the attack, police say.

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Mom Gets 3 Kids Killed After Allegedly Fleeing Police at 111 MPH Without Them in Car Seats or Seat Belts

Megan Scott allegedly struck two officers during the chase before crashing into a tree, killing her three sons ages 3, 6, and 8.

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'Over a Female': 24-Year-Old Man Allegedly Guns Down Fleeing 12-Year-Old Boy During Courtyard Brawl, Police Say

Devin Orr has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of Damarion Morehead, who was shot in the head as he ran away from a fight in Nashville.

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Military Contractor Killed After Gunshot Wound Discovered Following Riverside County Crash Near March Air Force Base

The American Forces Network employee died after a two-vehicle collision that left investigators determining how the gunfire occurred.

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North Carolina Mom Fleeing Police at 111 MPH Crashes Into Tree, Killing Her 3 Unrestrained Children

Megan Scott allegedly refused to put her three sons in car seats or seat belts before leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended in tragedy in Fayetteville.

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First Victim of California Library Shooting Revealed as Staff Praised for Heroic Response

Butte County prosecutors identify 46-year-old Jacob Hull as one of two killed in shooting that authorities say was intended to replicate a Columbine-style attack.

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Florida Parents Allegedly Assault Teen Boy They Thought Was Adult Who Dropped Off Daughter After All-Night Party

Rosa Lamourt Tiru and Lance Mulonas are charged with aggravated child abuse and aggravated assault after allegedly attacking the 15-year-old at his own home.

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Two Virginia Teens Arrested After Alleged Plot to Murder Family Found With Stolen Booze, Knives: Police

Stafford County deputies discovered a detailed murder plan in a notebook when they responded to reports of a vehicle hitting a speed limit sign.

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Columbine-Obsessed Gunman Identified After 2 Killed in California Library Shooting

Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, was arrested following a deadly late-Monday shooting at Butte County Library that left two dead and a child injured.

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18-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Deadly Butte County Library Shooting That Left Two Dead, Child Injured

Bradley Scott Sayer allegedly told investigators he wanted to carry out a 'Columbine-type' attack at the Northern California library where children and teens frequently gather for events.

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Actor James Handy's Alleged Killer Found Mentally Incompetent for Prosecution, Court Rules

Michael Gledhill, 44, charged with murder in stabbing death of the 'Jumanji' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' actor, cannot understand charges against him, judge determines.

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Man Shoots Employee Dead Inside Las Vegas Five Below After Confrontation Over Work Relationship, Police Say

Brandan Lucas was killed during an afternoon shift when a suspect—who believed the victim was involved with his partner—opened fire inside the discount retail store.

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Florida Walmart Cashier Charged With Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing Elderly Customer's $2,700 Lottery Winner

Volusia County Sheriff's Office says Tameka Hall, 40, pocketed the winning ticket instead of returning it to its rightful owner.

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'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.