Richard Burkard
WriterRichard Burkard is a veteran journalist who has worked in a wide range of media. After graduating from the University of Kansas, he presented radio newscasts in Kansas City and northwest Oklahoma. Then he worked behind the scenes on newscasts at CNN Headline News in Atlanta (now HLN), WTVM/WXTX-TV in Columbus, Georgia and KAKE-TV in Wichita, Kansas. Most recently, he covered stories for newspapers in Madisonville, Kentucky and Emporia, Kansas.
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'Pure Evil' Florida Suspect Charged With Murdering Frail Elderly Man Days After Early Release From Jail: Cops
A central Florida man described by a police chief as “pure evil” was charged with murder only days after his latest release from jail, according to officials.
Dead Cattle With Tongues Cut Out Baffle Authorities In Central Texas
Authorities in central Texas want to know who left at least six dead head of cattle along a highway in recent weeks, all with their tongues cut out.
Massachusetts Driver Faces Murder Charge After He Crashed Through Apple Store Window, Claimed Foot Got Stuck On Accelerator
The man accused of crashing a vehicle into an Apple store in New England is being arraigned on new charges, including murder, officials said.
Mississippi Mom, Boyfriend Charged With Murder After 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Pond, Police Say
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend are charged with murdering her three-year-old son, after the boy was found in a pond, police say.
Former Idaho State Police Trooper Accused Of Murdering Wife After Claiming She Killed Herself, Authorities Say
A former member of the Idaho State Police is now behind bars, charged with murdering his wife more than two years ago, authorities said.
Minnesota Man Admits He Murdered 17-Month-Old Girl Found With Broken Bones, Burns, Brain Bleed And Lacerated Liver
A Minnesota man is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading guilty to killing the 17-month-old daughter of his girlfriend and recording some of his abuse.
‘Barbaric Predator’ In Ohio Allegedly Carjacked Double Amputee, Left Him On Train Tracks To Die: Prosecutor
An indictment of Aaron Parsons by a grand jury in Cleveland alleged he attempted to kill a double amputee in February by tying him to railroad tracks.
New Parents Of Twins Arrested In Connection With One 6-Week-Old Baby Found Dead In Bassinet Suffering Skull Fractures
A father of six-week-old twins in Louisiana is accused of murdering one of them by shaking the baby to death.
Home Depot Loss Prevention Employee Fatally Shot By Shoplifter Who Fled With 2-Year-Old Child In Car: Cops
A Home Depot employee who tried to stop a shoplifter in northern California's Bay Area paid for it with his life.
A Florida Man Got Into A Fight At A Smoke Shop And Ran Home To Tell His Mom. Now, Both Are Accused Of Attempted Murder.
A mother and son are accused of being too hot-headed outside a Miami-area smoke shop, by attempting to murder a man.
Texas Woman Who Claimed Self-Defense After Shooting Her Newborn's Father In Face Now Accused Of Murder: Cops
A Texas woman who obtained a protective order against a former lover now is charged with murdering him.
A Russian Woman Hoped To Avoid A Murder Rap. So She Fed A Lookalike New Yorker Poisoned Cheesecake To Steal Her Identity.
A New York City woman will spend 21 years in prison for attempting to murder a lookalike woman with poisoned cheesecake.
Ohio Couple Accused Of Starving 4-Month-Old Baby After She Died Weighing Just 5.9 Pounds, Prosecutors Say
A southern Ohio couple which had a baby at home now is charged with murder, because the girl may have died from starvation, according to officials.
Elderly New Orleans Man Accused Of Murder After His Fiancée Shot Through Bathroom Door During Fight
A 76-year-old Louisiana man was booked Tuesday on charges of murdering his bride-to-be by shooting her through a bathroom door, officials said.
Daughter Of Woman Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Gannon Stauch Testifies They She Was Unaware Boy’s Body In Van During Road Trip — ‘I’m Still In Shock’
The daughter of a Colorado murder suspect says she never knew her stepbrother's body was in a suitcase during a cross-country drive, officials said.
Teen Brothers Arrested In Connection With Deadly Alabama 'Sweet 16' Birthday Party Shootings
Two teenage brothers were under arrest Wednesday for a deadly shooting spree at an east Alabama Sweet 16 birthday party, according to authorities.
Texas Man ‘Fixing To Make The Headlines’ Accused Of Killing At Game Room
A west Texas man reportedly announced plans for a shooting spree on Facebook before he killed one person, but police may have ignored what he posted.
A California Woman Invited A Man Out On A Late-Night Lobster-Fishing Trip. Then He Drowned After He Was Shot And Dumped In The Ocean.
A southern California woman who led a man on a deadly fishing trip into the Pacific Ocean will spend nearly 22 years in prison for her actions.
6 North Carolina Teens Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Basketball Buddy — 'Justice Is Going To Be Served,' His Mom Says
Five young adults are charged with murdering a North Carolina teen that they knew from playing basketball.
Michigan Sex Offender Accused Of Assaulting, Murdering Police Official After Breaking Into Her Home
A southeast Michigan man is held without bond on charges of murdering a former police official.
Illinois Suspect Used Bike, Ax In Attempt To Murder Man Sleeping In Parking Garage, Cops Say
A man in suburban Chicago ran someone over in a parking garage with a bicycle, then swung an ax at him, police say.
A Virginia Teenager Murdered A 13-Year-Old Girl By Shooting Her 9 Times. Then, He Boasted It 'Felt Good.'
A Virginia teenager faces 60 years in prison after admitting that he murdered a 13-year-old girl and it “felt good.”
A Florida Man Left A Knife In The Neck Of HIs Former Lover's 11-Year-Old Daughter. Then He Tried To Make It Look Like A Suicide.
A Miami jury believes a man murdered the 11-year-old daughter of his former lover, then tried to make it look like she killed herself.
Three Louisiana Teens Accused Of Murdering Pregnant Woman They Believed Fired Gun Into Air At Party: Cops
Three 19-year-old men are charged with murder and feticide in Louisiana after police say they shot a pregnant woman at a party.
Texas Police Identify Suspect In 1980s Cold Case Murder Of Teen Found Dead Days After Vanishing From Nightclub
cold case in south Texas that's lasted more than 40 years may be solved, thanks to a mix of technologies.
Gunfire At Alabama 'Sweet 16' Birthday Party In Dance Studio Kills Four; Five In Critical Condition
Details remained scarce Monday about a deadly shooting spree at a birthday party in an East Alabama town.
Alabama Men Accused Of Murdering Teen Girl Allegedly Vandalizing Car During Spring Break. 'We're Not Babysitters,' Police Chief Says.
Two men are charged with murdering an Alabama high school student who was out in the early morning hours during spring break, police said.
Man Accused Of Killing Cash App Founder In San Francisco Appears In Court: Facts 'Will Come Out Over Time,' Defense Says
A Bay Area technology consultant made his first court appearance Friday in the deadly stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Pregnant Tennessee Shoplifting Suspect Undergoes Emergency Caesarean Section After Walgreens Worker Shoots Her, Cops Say
A dispute about shoplifting ended with a Nashville drugstore employee shooting a customer who is seven months' pregnant.
Pennsylvania Man Convicted Of Murdering Off-Duty Cop Annoyed With Noisy Block Party
A western Pennsylvania jury found a man guilty of murdering an off-duty police officer who tried to calm down an unruly party.
'My Brain Is Broken': Maine Man Claims He Felt 'Out Of His Body' After He's Accused Of Murdering His Wife
A military veteran who reportedly had a history of post-traumatic disorder is charged with murdering his wife in southwest Maine after filing for divorce.
Alabama Man Free On Bond For Attempted Murder Now Accused Of Shooting Sister, Mother And Grandmother
An Alabama man who was free on bond for attempted murder now is charged with attempting to murder three of his own relatives.
Mississippi Man Found Dead Under Christmas Tree After His Wife Killed Him In Front Of Their Child
A Mississippi wife and mother who claimed she shot her husband in self-defense instead was found guilty of murdering him.
Indiana Woman Who Wanted To Split With Boyfriend Fatally Stabbed In Face In Front Of Her 2-Year-Old Child
A central Indiana man has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend in her home while her two-year-old baby was inside, then fleeing in her car to New England.
Man In Texas Accused Of Murdering Lifelong Friend After Party Claims Not To Remember Shooting, Cops Say
The deadly shooting of a driver on a Houston-area freeway is blamed on a passenger in his pickup truck, who was considered a lifelong friend.
Louisiana Woman Charged With Opioid Murder After Her Second Arrest In Days, Sheriff Says
A Louisiana woman recently was charged with murdering a man by giving him a lethal amount of opioids, authorities say.California Tech Owner Arrested For Murder After Cash App Founder Stabbed, Authorities Announce
A tech industry 'entrepreneur' was arrested Thursday morning on charges of murdering Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App.
'John Doe' Dumped Down California Hillside In Tarp After 1998 Murder Finally Identified
More than 24 years after a wrapped male body was found down a northern California hillside, the murder victim has been identified.
Florida Burglar Sentenced To Life For Attempting To Murder Sheriff's Deputy
A southwest Florida man will spend life in prison for attempting to murder a sheriff’s deputy.
Texas Teens Accused Of Murdering Man After Test Drive Of Used Car Found On Facebook Marketplace
A test drive of a used car in north Texas ended with a man dead. Now two teenagers are charged with murdering him, cops say.
Maryland Teenager Pleads In Connection With Murder Of Victim Behind Funeral Home
A Maryland teenager has pleaded guilty to murdering another teen behind a funeral home in February 2022.
California Plastic Surgeon Accused Of Murder In Connection With Patient Who Died 6 Weeks After Undergoing Breast Augmentation
A plastic surgeon in Southern California is accused of murdering a patient who had heart trouble during a lengthy operation.
Washington Woman Last Seen Alive At MLB Game With Man She Met At Costco Accused Of Strangling Her Special Needs Son: Cops
Seattle police are holding a suspect in the possible killing of a fan he escorted from a major league baseball game.
Kentucky Bank Gunman Admitted He Had 'Somewhat Negative Self-Image'; Reportedly Was Being Fired Before Deadly Attack
A possible motive emerged Tuesday for a deadly shooting at a Kentucky bank, as the death toll from the attack increased.
Pennsylvania Convicted Sex Offender Raped, Strangled Great-Grandmother While She Was Out For Walk: Prosecutors
A convicted sex offender in western Pennsylvania is accused of raping and murdering a great-grandmother while she was out for a walk.
New Mexico Man Pleaded Guilty To Murder Of Man Walking Service Dog, Now Charged With Another Slaying, Cops Say
A New Mexico man who has already pleaded guilty to murder headed to court April 10 for a different deadly crime.
TikTok Suitcase Murders: Washington Landlord Murdered, Dismembered His Tenants After Alleged Rent Dispute
A landlord in Washington state will spend more than 46 years in prison for murdering two tenants, stuffing them in bags and leaving them to rot.
Louisville Bank Shooting Spree Kills Five During Morning Meeting; Shooter Reported Dead
A shooting spree at a downtown Louisville, Kentucky bank has killed at least five people. At least eight others are injured, including two police officers.
Third Youth Arrested In Florida Triple Teen Murder Case — 'There Is No Honor Among Thieves', Sheriff Says
A third teenager is now under arrest in a chain of suspected teen murders in central Florida.
Ohio Man Tried, Convicted Twice For Murdering Cousin Of His Babysitter
A southern Ohio man will be sentenced in May after being convicted a second time of murdering his babysitter's cousin.