Homicide

Murder investigations and cases

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Teen Set Out to Travel the World, Then Vanished. 51 Years Later, His Skull Has Been Identified

Cold case breakthrough as investigators identify remains of teenager who disappeared in 1974 after leaving home to explore the globe.

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BOLO: Long Island Woman Missing After Unexpectedly Jumping From Moving Car

Family searches for Brittany Kritis, 32, who fled vehicle in Oyster Bay area Friday night; described as vulnerable and possibly disoriented.

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Jennifer and Sarah Hart Allegedly Killed Their Kids in Murder-Suicide Crash. Inside the Case 8 Years Later

What began as a tragic car accident on a California cliffside has become one of the most controversial cases in recent true crime history.

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Arrest Made in 1990 'Lovers' Lane Murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson in West Houston

Houston police announce breakthrough in decades-old double homicide case that haunted the city.

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Man Arrested After Twin Sister, 17-Month-Old Niece Found Slain Inside Okla. Home

Oklahoma law enforcement discovered two bodies inside a residence and took a man into custody in connection with the slayings.

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Wisconsin Mom Charged With Homicide After 5-Year-Old Epileptic Daughter Drowns in Urine-Filled Bathtub

Merrill woman faces charges in death of her second child; investigators allege the girl had not received seizure medication for several days.

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Oklahoma Man Arrested in Georgia After Allegedly Shooting Twin Sister, Her Toddler Daughter to Death

Grant Wilson faces two counts of first-degree murder in slayings of Gabrielle Wilson and her 17-month-old daughter in Poteau.

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Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for ‘Ketamine Queen’ Who Supplied Drugs That Killed Matthew Perry

Federal prosecutors recommend maximum term for woman who admitted to providing ketamine that killed ‘Friends’ actor in 2023.

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Tepe Double Murder: Autopsy Reveals Couple Shot 16 Times, Killer Unloaded Full Clip

Autopsies show Spencer and Monique Tepe each shot in the head; ex-husband charged with aggravated murder after 900-mile drive from Illinois.

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Alleged Hezbollah Member on US Terror List Arrested in Ecuador

Syrian man previously linked to drug trafficking network now facing deportation after joint operation.

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$5,000 Reward Offered in Decades-Old Luzerne County Homicide Investigation

Authorities hope new monetary incentive will generate tips in cold case dating back multiple decades.

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Ex-American Idol Contestant Faces New Charges Over Alleged Murder of Wife in Ohio Home

Former reality TV competitor faces additional charges related to wife's death at Ohio residence.

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Boston Strangler Case: Author Questions Evidence in Aunt Mary Sullivan's Murder

Casey Sherman, whose aunt was the final victim attributed to Albert DeSalvo, speaks out about DNA evidence, missing confession tapes and alternate suspects that his family says raise serious questions.

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Alabama Student Missing in Barcelona Found Drowned, Investigation Ongoing

Jimmy Gracey, 20, disappeared after leaving a nightclub in Barcelona. His body was discovered days later in the same waters where his wallet had been found.

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Mystery Surrounds Suspicious Death of 14-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished During South Dakota Snow Storm

McKenna Wendel disappeared on March 13 during a winter storm; her body was found six days later along a drainage creek near Brookings, 50 miles from where she vanished.

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Oregon Man Stabbed by Passenger After Vehicle Hits Pregnant Wife in Parking Lot

The husband confronted the driver about striking his wife, who was carrying their 2-year-old son, when a passenger emerged and stabbed him in the back.

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Pennsylvania Mom Forces Children to Choose Between Being Beaten With Gun or Belt While Boyfriend Laughs

Maria Roche and William Witherspoon arrested after children describe months of abuse including shot fired at sibling's head.

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Vacation Rental Landlord Charged With Filming Guests' Private Moments Including Children

California man faces multiple felonies after investigators discover more than 4,000 digital files containing child sexual abuse material.

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Savannah Guthrie Describes 'Unbearable' Agony in First Interview Since Mother's Disappearance

The "Today" show co-host made a tearful plea for someone to "do the right thing" nearly two months after her 84-year-old mother vanished from her Tucson home.

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Tennessee Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Sexually Abusing 3-Year-Old

Deondre Dyson, 22, discovered filming woman from window before investigators found abuse footage on his phone.

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Venezuelan Migrant Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Loyola University Student Sheridan Gorman

Jose G. Medina, 25, allegedly opened fire near Chicago campus pier, killing 18-year-old Gorman who was walking with friends in what police called a random shooting.

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Parent Warns Sanctuary City Policies After Daughter's Killing in Homicide Investigation

A grieving parent speaks out after losing a child, linking the death to immigration enforcement policies.

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California Nanny Arrested After Landscaper Records Her Allegedly Abusing Toddler at Park

A landscaper witnessed the assault and recorded video evidence, leading to the arrest of a 41-year-old nanny hired through Care.com.

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North Dakota Attorney General's Office Appeals Ruling That Overturned Decades-Old Murder Conviction

Prosecutors seek to reinstate conviction in case dating back more than 20 years.