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Long 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.

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Rex 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.

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Bend-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.

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Supreme 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.

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Council Bluffs Man Convicted of Murder in Woman's 1989 Disappearance

A Iowa man has been convicted in connection with the disappearance of a woman who vanished more than three decades ago.

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Jonah 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.

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Judge 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.

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Jury 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.

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NY 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.

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Man 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.

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What Happened to Sante Kimes and Kenneth Kimes Jr.? Inside the Serial Killers' Lives After Murdering Irene Silverman

The mother-son duo convicted of murdering Manhattan socialite Irene Silverman in 1998 remain imprisoned decades later, their crimes forever etched in one of New York's most notorious homicide cases.

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Love Is Blind Star Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Murder of Ex From Show

Reality TV personality faces criminal charges related to incident involving former partner they met through the dating series.

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Long 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.

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Russian 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.

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Inside the Case Against Kouri Richins: Jury Convicts in Death of Eric Richins

Investigative reporter Nate Eaton discusses the evidence, motive, and testimony that led to the guilty verdict in the high-profile murder trial.

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Aniah Blanchard's Mother Says 'Justice Wasn't Served' After Murder Trial Verdict

The mother of the slain Alabama woman calls the trial 'traumatic' as she speaks out publicly for the first time since the verdict.

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Former Soledad Resident Sentenced to 25 Years-to-Life in State Prison for Cold Case Murder

Monterey County case results in lengthy prison term for defendant convicted in decades-old homicide.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Apologizes After TikTok Video Joking About Mother's Murder Goes Viral

Convicted of orchestrating mother's killing in 2015, Blanchard says she intended video to show accountability, not make light of murder.

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Stephen McCullagh YouTube Channels Removed After Murder Conviction in Natalie McNally Case

Former Belfast man convicted of murdering pregnant girlfriend has social media accounts suspended.

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Man Who Used False Gaming Alibi Found Guilty of Natalie McNally's Murder

Jurors convict suspect in killing of pregnant Northern Ireland woman after rejecting gaming center alibi.

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Navy Veteran Receives 4-Year Sentence for Assault and Abduction of Ex-Wife

A former Navy servicemember has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of assaulting and abducting his ex-wife, according to court records.

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5 More Defendants Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future $14.6 Million Fraud Scheme

Four Minneapolis-area defendants admitted to stealing federal child nutrition funds meant to feed hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fired Fire Captain Pleads Guilty to Killing Girlfriend, Her Young Son

A former California wildfire agency captain admits to murdering his girlfriend and her second-grade son in a premeditated attack.

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Lindenwold Man Convicted in Kidnapping, Attempted Murder of Ex-Girlfriend

Camden County man found guilty on multiple charges in connection with kidnapping and violent attack against former romantic partner.