Homicide
Murder investigations and cases
3 Killed, 14 Injured in Shooting at Bar Near University of Texas in Austin
Authorities investigate deadly violence on Austin night; three victims confirmed dead, dozens hospitalized.
HomicideActor Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again on Battery Charge Following Mardi Gras Brawl in New Orleans
Court records show the actor faces an additional count linked to the Feb. 17 incident outside a Royal Street bar.
HomicideOklahoma Teen Allegedly Used as Surrogate by Mother and Boyfriend
Court documents reveal a 14-year-old girl is pregnant with twins in a complex abuse investigation.
HomicideTwo Toddlers Vanish from Same New York Park Months Apart in Unsettling Pattern
Christopher Dansby and Shane Walker disappeared from Martin Luther King Playground in 1989 under suspiciously similar circumstances.
Developing HomicideFederal Manhunt for Anderson Tate After Wife Patricia Tate Found Dead in Buffalo
U.S. Marshals join Buffalo police in search for 77-year-old Anderson Tate following suspicious death of 70-year-old Patricia Tate.
HomicideSuspect in 1996 Killing of 7-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Found with DNA and Fiber Evidence
Decades-old homicide case sees breakthrough as investigators link suspect to crime scene using modern forensic technology.
Verdict Homicide5-Year-Old Baltimore Girl Weighed 18 Pounds When Found Dead, Parents Plead Guilty
Gerald and Bernice Byrd admitted guilt in the October 2024 death of their malnourished daughter in Baltimore.
HomicideAustin Woman Fatally Shot in Downtown Parking Garage, Suspect Arrested
Maria Alvarez was killed in a late-night shooting, and police say 28-year-old Luis Ramirez was arrested based on surveillance video and ballistic matches.
HomicideJenna Alvarez Murder: Suspect Arrested in Brooklyn Homicide
Police say 23‑year‑old Marco Delgado allegedly shot the 19‑year‑old college student inside a downtown apartment after a dispute over a stolen phone.
HomicideDallas Ex‑Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder of Software Engineer
Detective Sarah Chen says forensic evidence ties Carlos Mendez to the Feb. 18 killing of Maya Torres in a downtown hotel room.
HomicideJenna Morales Fatally Shot in Cedar Park home, Suspect Arrested on homicide charge
Police say the 27‑year‑old mother of two was killed in a targeted attack that investigators say stems from a domestic dispute.
HomicideTeen’s Body Found in Dallas Park, Suspect Arrested in Alleged Murder
Police say 19‑year‑old Jaden Morales was taken into custody after forensic evidence linked him to the killing of 17‑year‑old Maya Torres.
HomicideAustin Woman’s Murder Leads to Arrest of Ex‑Boyfriend in Alleged Domestic Killing
Maria Lopez was found dead in her North Austin apartment; police say John Martinez was taken into custody on homicide charges.
HomicideEx‑Boyfriend Arrested in Montgomery Murder of 32‑Year‑Old Mother
Police say DNA and surveillance footage linked the suspect to the fatal stabbing of a mother of two in her Montgomery home.
HomicideMan Charged with Murder of Austin College Student After Body Found in River
19‑year‑old Emily Torres was discovered dead in the Colorado River, and authorities say a suspect was arrested on homicide charges.
HomicideChicago Graphic Designer Maya Torres Killed in Home Invasion; Suspect Jason Miller Charged With Murder
Detectives allege that 28‑year‑old Maya Torres was targeted during a home invasion that escalated into a fatal assault, and a 31‑year‑old suspect has been charged.
HomicideJohnathan Miller Murder: Suspect Aaron Delgado Charged in Harrisburg Killing
Police say the alleged shooter was seen fleeing the scene and was arrested two weeks later after a joint investigation with state and federal agencies.
HomicideIowa Graduate’s Family Killed by Illegal Immigrant Allegedly Seeking Trump State of the Union Ticket
Authorities say a 27‑year‑old undocumented man entered a Des Moines home and fatally shot a family of four while trying to secure a ticket to the State of the Union address.
Homicide12-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Florida After Posting 13-Point School Shooting Plan Online
Authorities say the teenager posted a detailed, 13‑point outline of a hypothetical school attack on a public forum, prompting a swift investigation and juvenile charges.
HomicideMural of Ukrainian Murder Victim Iryna Zarutska Sparks Outrage in Brooklyn
A striking mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, killed in a 2024 homicide, has been painted on a Brooklyn storefront, drawing praise from community leaders and condemnation from a fringe pro‑crime group.
HomicideAnna Kepner’s Family Says Stepbrother Charged With Homicide After Death on Florida Cruise Ship
The Kepner family alleges the stepbrother’s alleged involvement in the 24‑year‑old’s fatal injuries while she was on a Caribbean cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale.
HomicidePregnant Jane Doe Murdered in 1980 Identified through DNA
Decades‑old homicide case solved when forensic DNA work finally matched the victim to her family, reigniting the search for the perpetrator.
HomicideRomantic Partner’s Tip Leads to Deadly Capture of Top Mexican Cartel Leader
Authorities say a woman’s cooperation after a violent confrontation helped Mexican federal police locate and kill Ismael “El Mencho” Zambada García, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Developing HomicideMexican Military Operation Kills Alleged Cartel Kingpin ‘El Mencho’ With U.S. Intelligence Support
Federal forces shot dead Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in Jalisco during a joint operation, ending a decades‑long manhunt for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel’s leader.