Homicide
Murder investigations and cases
25 Mexican National Guard Troops Killed After Jalisco Cartel Leader El Mencho’s Death
A gunbattle in western Jalisco left 25 guards dead hours after authorities announced the alleged killing of CJNG boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
HomicideFamily Hopes Six Christian Brothers University Students Can Crack Two Memphis Cold-Case Murders
A grieving family asks a CBU forensic class to apply modern techniques to unsolved 2005 and 2008 homicides.
HomicideAustin Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Maya Torres
Ex‑boyfriend Daniel Ruiz taken into custody after DNA links him to the Feb. 20 homicide on South Congress.
HomicideNetflix Releases Harrowing True‑Crime Doc on Notorious Grangemouth Serial Killer
The streaming giant debuted a new documentary that delves into the murders attributed to John McAllister, the suspect long‑evading police in Scotland’s Grangemouth area.
HomicideOut‑of‑Control Killer Walked 28 Miles to Murder Mother and Child
Prosecutors say the suspect traveled nearly 30 miles on foot before opening fire on a mother and her 3‑year‑old son in a suburban Illinois home.
HomicideEl Mencho’s Violent Reign Ends with Fatal Shootout in Jalisco
Mexican authorities say the New Generation Cartel’s founder, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, was killed during a coordinated raid that could reshape the nation’s drug‑war landscape.
Homicide3-Year-Old Avondale Girl Found Safe at Phoenix Gas Station, Suspect Arrested
The child was located unharmed after a frantic search, and police say the suspect is now in custody on kidnapping charges.
Homicide23-Year-Old Bradenton Man Killed in Overnight Shooting, Deputies Say
Sarasota County deputies say the 23‑year‑old was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds after an alleged robbery turned violent in the early hours of Thursday.
HomicideArmed Intruder with Gas Can Killed at Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago Resort in Palm Beach
A 42‑year‑old suspect died after a standoff with Palm Beach Police and federal agents following a violent intrusion at the former president’s private club.
HomicideArmed Man Killed After Entering Secure Perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service Says
Secret Service agents opened fire on an intruder who breached the club‑like estate’s security zone, killing him on the spot.
HomicideSade Robinson’s Murder Solved After Cell Phone App and Security Video Leads to Maxwell Anderson’s Arrest
A combination of a popular social‑media app and a downtown security camera helped Milwaukee police identify and charge a 23‑year‑old suspect in the fatal stabbing of 17‑year‑old Sade Robinson.
HomicideFormer ‘American Idol’ Contestant Charged in Wife’s Murder, Former Church Leader Called ‘Very Talented’
Former reality‑show singer and pastor faces homicide charges after his wife was found dead in their Texas home.
HomicideSoldier Allegedly Flees with Teen After Wife’s Murder in South Carolina
U.S. Army specialist John Blauvelt is charged with murder and kidnapping after disappearing with a 16‑year‑old girl following his wife’s death.
HomicideSeat Position in Teen’s Car Led Police to Suspect in Milwaukee Murder
Investigators say the angle of the driver’s seat in Sade Robinson’s vehicle helped tie Maxwell Anderson to the fatal shooting.
HomicideThree Men Arrested in Spain for Allegedly Shipping Opium Poppy to United States
Spanish authorities say the trio used the international mail system to move thousands of poppy seeds, sparking a joint investigation with U.S. drug enforcement agencies.
HomicideFormer American Idol Contestant Charged with Killing Wife After Claiming Burglar
The former singing hopeful says a burglar broke in, but police say evidence points to a staged crime scene.
HomicideU.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
The strike, carried out by U.S. Southern Command, targeted a vessel suspected of transporting cocaine, resulting in three crew deaths and raising questions about maritime interdiction protocols.
Verdict HomicideTwo Teens Sentenced to Life for Racist Murder of Food Delivery Driver in Delaware
The 19‑year‑olds were sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to a hate‑motivated killing that occurred while the victim was delivering a meal to his mother.
HomicideSeattle Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Apartment Fire
Prosecutors allege arson was used to cover up a domestic dispute.
HomicideSuspect Charged in 2023 Lakeview Disappearance After DNA Breakthrough
Marcus Thorne faces second-degree murder charges following a six-month investigation into the death of Elena Rosales.