Trials
Court proceedings, verdicts, and sentencing
Jason Jones Sentenced to Death in Laurel, Nebraska Double Murder Case
A Holt County jury convicts Jason Jones of killing two people in Laurel, marking the first Nebraska death sentence since the state's 2015 repeal.
TrialsDelivery Driver Admits to Murdering 7-Year-Old; Death Penalty Possible
Defendant confesses to killing child during delivery route in what prosecutors call a calculated attack.
Verdict TrialsIan Mitcham Convicted in 2015 Scottsdale Murder of Allison Feldman
A jury found Ian Mitcham guilty of murder in the death of Allison Feldman, more than a decade after the killing shocked the Scottsdale community.
Verdict TrialsAccused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Pleaded Guilty to Murders of 8 Women
Rex Heuermann admits to killing women whose bodies were found along Long Island beaches in case that stumped investigators for decades.
Verdict TrialsCalifornia Man Who Co-Founded Powerful Mexican Cartel Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy
Erick Valencia Salazar, co-founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, faces mandatory 10-year minimum sentence after pleading guilty in federal court.
TrialsJurors to Decide Fate of Delivery Driver Tanner Horner in Athena Strand Murder Trial
Texas jury deliberating in case of 7-year-old girl's death; delivery driver faces capital murder charges.
Verdict TrialsLong Island Architect Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to Murdering 7 Women, Admits Killing Another
The former architect, once described as a pillar of his community, admits to killing eight women in one of Long Island's most notorious serial killer cases.
Verdict TrialsRex Heuermann's Lawyer Discusses Serial Killer's Decision to Plead Guilty, and If There Are More Victims
Defense attorney addresses whether additional victims may be identified as the case proceeds toward sentencing.
Verdict TrialsBend-Area Man Sentenced to 25 Years in 2020 Killing of Bend Couple; Nephew Awaits Murder Trial
A Central Oregon man received a 25-year prison sentence for the 2020 murders of a Bend couple, while his nephew faces separate murder charges in connection with the same case.
Verdict TrialsSupreme Court Confirms Life Sentence for Teacher in Student's Murder
South Korea's highest court upholds conviction of educator convicted of killing student, marking rare case of teacher-held accountable for violence against pupil.
Verdict TrialsJonah Levi Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Faces Up to 25 Years
A jury in Utica delivered a verdict in the manslaughter case, convicting Jonah Levi and exposing him to a potential 25-year prison sentence.
Verdict TrialsJudge Denies New Trial Motion for Georgia Officer Convicted of Killing Teen
A Gwinnett County judge has upheld the conviction of former Doraville Police officer Miles Bryant in the murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales.
Verdict TrialsJury Resumes Deliberations After Confusion Over Verdict in Murder Trial of Man Accused of Killing NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller
The jury in the high-profile murder case returned to deliberations after experiencing confusion regarding their verdict, continuing weeks of proceedings.
Verdict TrialsNY Prison Guard Found Guilty of Most Charges in Beating Death of Inmate Messiah Nantwi
A New York state prison guard has been convicted on the majority of charges in connection with the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi.
TrialsOhio Doctor Kills Himself Ahead of Trial on Charges of Soliciting Sex from Minors
Francis J. Kearse III, 43, facing charges in Hamilton and Butler counties, shot himself to death Friday.
TrialsOhio Appeals Court Rules Informant-Based Murder Conviction Supported by Ample Evidence
Third District Court of Appeals upholds Hamilton County murder conviction, rejecting defense arguments that informant testimony was insufficient.
Verdict TrialsMan Sentenced to Death for Strangling Charlotte County Cellmate
Death penalty handed down in homicide case involving inmate-on-inmate attack inside Charlotte County detention facility.
Verdict TrialsLong Island Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann Expected to Plead Guilty, Victims' Family Members Say
The 62-year-old former Manhattan architect, charged with killing seven sex workers including the 'Gilgo 4,' could enter plea at April 8 hearing.
Verdict TrialsRussian Man Jailed 4 Years for Assaulting Woman in London After Barron Trump Called Police
Matvei Rumiantsev convicted of assault with bodily harm in case witnessed via FaceTime by President Trump's youngest son.
TrialsMassachusetts Police Officer and Husband Arrested on Child Rape Charges After Becoming Legal Guardians
Plymouth officer Samantha Pelrine and Daniel Forand accused of sexually abusing a boy they took in at age 12; victim, now an adult, filed restraining order last week.
TrialsGerhardt Konig Trial: Graphic Video Shows Doctor's Wife Bleeding Profusely Following Rock Attack on Oahu Cliff
Former anesthesiologist faces attempted murder charges in Honolulu County after allegedly beating wife with rock on Pali Puka hiking trail.
TrialsGuilty: Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra Murder Trial Ends With Convictions
San Antonio jury convicts defendant in connection with deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra.
TrialsFormer Nevada Death Row Inmate Released From Prison Over Victims' Family Wishes
Release comes after victims' family expressed preferences regarding the inmate's fate, marking unusual development in Nevada criminal justice case.
TrialsWife of Maui Doctor Describes Terrifying Birthday Hike at Attempted Murder Trial
The wife of a Maui physician took the stand to describe a frightening birthday hike that formed the centerpiece of an attempted murder case.