Suspected Serial Killer Accused of Cold-Case Murders of 3 Florida Women Died After Plane Crashed in South America
Florida investigators cracked the cold case murders of three women whose bodies were dumped over a 14-month span between 2000 and 2001.
MURDER & MAYHEM
NYC Teen Killed His Father, Victim's Girlfriend and Their 5-Year-Old Son After He Believed Couple Was 'Going to Hurt Him': Cops
Teen suspect who ‘heard voices’ charged in NYC fatal stabbings of dad, 5-year old half-brother and boy’s mom, police said.
‘I’m a Murderer!’ Florida Woman Smoked Laced Marijuana, Killed Her Mother and Then Gouged Out Her Eyes
A Florida woman said she was high on drugs when she murdered her mother, gouged out her eyes and placed them on a cardboard box.
Elderly Suspect Identified in Connection with 1992 North Carolina Cold Case Murder — 'She Loved Us, and We Loved Her,' Sister Says
A suspect from Mississippi was arrested in connection with the cold case killing of a North Carolina woman whose body was dumped on the side of an interstate.
Teen Sentenced After Homeless Grandmother Allegedly Shot Dead By Pal Who Boasted He Was Going 'Hobo Hunting': Prosecutors
A homeless woman in California was shot to death when two teens went out 'hobo hunting,' authorities said. One is now heading to prison.
A North Dakota Man Decided to ‘Finish Off’ a Friend Injured in a Fight. Months Later, He Grew Paranoid and Also Killed His Pal’s Assailant.
A North Dakota man killed a friend injured in a fight and then killed his friend's assailant months later, officials said.
A Georgia Man Called Police to Report His Wife's Suicide. Now, He's Been Charged with Her Murder, Police Say.
A Georgia man reported his wife's suicide to police. Now, officials say he has been charged with her murder.
An Elderly Pennsylvania Couple Got Into a Fight About Paying for Their Cat’s Vet Bill. Now, the Husband Is Accused of His Wife’s Murder.
An elderly couple in Pennsylvania allegedly got into a fight that turned physical over their cat's vet bill, now husband charged with wife's murder, cops say.
Nashville Father, 81, Accused of Stabbing Daughter Multiple Times Tells Neighbor, ‘I Tried to Kill Her, but I Couldn’t’: Police
An 81-year-old Nashville man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his daughter multiple times during argument, police said.
'Ken and Barbie Killers' Tortured Teenagers During Deadly Games (FPD CASE VAULT)
They were the "Ken and Barbie Killers" and they looked perfect on the outside, but had hearts as black as coal.
DNA Sample From Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect’s Wife Matches Genetic Material Found on Victims: Prosecutors
A DNA sample taken from Rex Heuermann's wife matches hairs found on the victim's remains, according to officials.
An Iowa Teenager Wished to ‘Take Charge of His Life.’ So He Stabbed His Dad and Axed His Mom to Death.
A teenager in Iowa stabbed and axed his parents to death and now he will spend the rest of his life in prison for their murders.
Boyfriend Accused of Killing Girlfriend Found Dead in Trunk Because ‘She Broke Up With Him in the Past': Cops
Missing Houston woman's family finds her dead body in trunk of car. Boyfriend, who was helping them search for her, arrested for her murder, police say.
Data Collected From Phone of Teen Found Dead Near Alex Murdaugh Estate Could Unlock Key Clues in Case: Attorney
Cops reportedly have accessed the data in Stephen Smith's cell phone and tablet, leading investigators to possibly find out if Alex Murdaugh was at crime scene.
Maine Woman Tired of Caring for Her Disabled Boyfriend and Grandmother Accused of Stabbing Both to Death: Cops
Woman in Maine accused of fatally stabbing her 93-year-old grandmother and her boyfriend, police said.
Police Called for Report of Foul Odor at Michigan College Find Body of Missing Man Inside Air Vents
The body of a missing Michigan man found inside the air vents at a community college after reports of a foul odor was reported, police said.
Six Teenagers on Trial After Teacher Beheaded for Showing Cartoons in Class
The trial has begun for six teens charged in connection with the beheading of a teacher in France who showed in class cartoons depicting Mohammed.
North Carolina Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Girlfriend, Stealing Her SUV
A man in North Carolina is behind bars after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend and then stole her SUV, officials said.
She Killed Her Newborn Baby and Nearly Got Away with It. Three Decades Later, DNA Did Her In.
A mom will be sentenced to prison for taking a newborn and throwing him in a trash bag in the woods. DNA helped catch the mom who now heads to prison.
‘Senseless Loss’: Mother Arrested at Shopping Center After 9-Year-Old Daughter Found Murdered, Cops Say
A California mother was arrested after her 9-year-old daughter was found murdered inside their home, police say.
JFK Assassinated: America Still Searching for the Truth Over 6 Decades After President Kennedy Died (FPD CASE VAULT)
It was the crime that stunned the world and changed the nation forever — the ruthless assassination of President John F. Kennedy on a dark day in Dallas.
A True Crime Fan Obsessed With Murder Killed a College Tutor ‘To See What It Was Like for Real.’ Now, She'll Never Walk Free Again.
A true crime fan in South Korea hatched a plan to see what it was like to murder someone for real and then carried out the gruesome crime.
Antoinette Frank: Bad Cop Turned Butcher in the Big Easy (FPD CASE VAULT)
New Orleans cop gone bad Antoinette Frank killed her own police partner along with two of the owner's children during restaurant robbery.
Casanova Killer: How a Handsome Devil Raised Hell and Left a Trail of Bodies From Florida to Texas (FPD CASE VAULT)
Paul John Knowles was a handsome devil born to raise hell, as he left a trail of bodies from Florida to Texas during a 1974 rampage.
FPD Top News of the Week: Bartender Accused of Beating Woman to Death; Mom Accused of Driving 3 Kids Into Pond; and More
Top news of the week features a bartender accused of beating a woman to death in California; Texas mom accused of driving her 3 kids into pond; and more.
Virginia Father Sentenced to 20 Years After 2-Month-Old Child Found Not Breathing And Pronounced Dead
A man in Virginia will spend 20 years in prison after being sentenced in connection the murder of his 2-month-old child.
Colorado Woman Sentenced After Killing Newborn, Hiding the Baby Underneath Bathroom Sink
A Colorado woman has been sentenced to decades in prison for the killing of her newborn baby and then leaving the child's body underneath a bathroom sink.
JonBenet Ramsey: No Justice for Tragic Little Beauty Queen (FPD CASE VAULT)
The brutal slaying of adorable six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey gripped America as few crimes have ever done.
A Colorado Man Met Friends After the Bar at Denny's on Thanksgiving Night. He Never Made It Back Home.
A man was meeting friends on Thanksgiving 2004, but he was shot and killed. Colorado police are still working to solve the cold-case murder.
The Day After Thanksgiving, 2 Women Were Found Shot Dead in a Phoenix Apartment. Their Killers Remain Free Decades Later.
In 1998, two women were found shot to death inside a Phoenix, Arizona, apartment. More than two decades later, police have yet to solve the cold case.
Taco Tuesday Drama: West Virginia Man Accused of Shooting at Man for ‘Eating All the Tacos’
A man in West Virginia is behind bars after he allegedly shot at a man because he was 'eating all the tacos,' officials said.
Bartender Accused of Beating California Woman to Death With Fire Extinguisher, Covering Her Head With Sandbag
A bartender in Southern California has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of a 27-year-old woman in Laguna Beach.
Nursing Home Resident Accused of Fatally Beating Up Man With His Walker During Fight Over Laundry Room
Illinois man accused of fatally beating a fellow resident at a nursing home with a walker after a fight over the laundry room.
Teens Asked to Leave Oklahoma Family Gathering. Then, Gunfire Erupted, Killing 2 People, Police Said.
A dispute erupted at a family gathering in Oklahoma, resulting in 2 people being killed and 3 others injured, police said.
Brenda Spencer: Teen Sniper Terrorized Elementary School (FPD CASE VAULT)
Brenda Spencer, 16, unleashed hell — firing a hail of bullets into a San Carlos school as 300 students cowered in terror in 1979,
Taylor Behl: Internet ‘Friend’ Dumped Her Corpse in a Ditch (FPD CASE VAULT)
Investigators used Taylor Behl's friend list on MySpace to help find the missing teen and her killer in 2005.
Pennsylvania Man Thought He Would Inherit House Because His Mother Died. Now, He Will Spend Decades in Prison for Beating Her to Death With Baseball Bat.
A Pennsylvania man beat his mother to death using a baseball bat. Now, he was sentenced up to 40 years in prison for her murder.
5-Year-Old California Boy Dies After Twin Brother Allegedly Fatally Stabs Him During Argument, Officials Said
A 5-year-old boy in California was allegedly stabbed to death during an argument with his twin brother, police said.
Michigan Man Found Passed Out in Vehicle. Then, Police Say They Found His Girlfriend’s Dead Body in Passenger Seat.
Michigan man accused of murder after he was found passed out in his vehicle and his girlfriend's body in passenger seat.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Bans Cameras for Kohberger Trial, Will Be Livestreamed by Court Instead
The judge presiding over the Kohberger trial has banned news cameras from the trial, instead deciding to livestream trial, officials said.
Missouri Woman Accused of Strangling Son to Death with Tablecloth, Then Running Errands With His Body in the Car
A Missouri woman arrested after police say she strangled her son to death and then drove around Florida running errands.
FPD Top News of the Week: Police Say Toddler Died After His Dad Fell on Him; Man Accused of Smashing Rabbit's Head; and More
Top news of the week features a toddler allegedly killed when police say his father fell on him; a man accused of smashing in a rabbit's head; and more.Killed Over Unpaid Rent? NYC Landlord Confesses He 'Did Something Bad' As 3 Tenants Found Stabbed To Death: Cops
A landlord in NYC reportedly walked into a local precinct and confessed to killing three tenants because of unpaid rent, officials said.
‘Oh, so You Think I Killed Her?’: Texas Woman Reported Missing in June Allegedly Found Dead in Boyfriend’s Fridge, Cops Say
A woman in Texas was reported missing in June and now police say her body was found in her boyfriend's fridge.
An Iowa Woman Was Found Dead in a Parking Lot. Police Say Her Daughter, Granddaughter Allegedly Beat, Stabbed Her to Death.
A woman in Iowa was found fatally stabbed in apartment complex parking lot. Now, her daughter and granddaughter arrested for her murder, police say.
A Nebraska Teenager Claimed She Needed Sanitary Pads for an ‘Unusually Large Period.’ Then, Her Parents Found a Dead Baby in Her Closet, Cops Say.
A Nebraska teen allegedly went to store for sanitary pads and then, her parents found a dead baby in her closet, police said.
86-Year-Old Florida Man Dies After Son Allegedly Drove Over Him Multiple Times in Bar Parking Lot, Police Say
An elderly man in Florida died after his son allegedly drove over him multiple times in a bar parking lot, police said.
A Houston Woman Fatally Stabbed Her Mother. Then, She Fled and Returned Minutes Later Acting Like She Didn’t Know What Happened.
A Houston woman fatally stabbed her mother, went home and changed and then came back and acted like she didn't know what happened.
Arizona Man Arrested in Connection With Woman Whose Body Was Found in California in Her Car’s Trunk
A woman reported missing in Arizona was found dead in the trunk of a car in California and now a suspect has been arrested, officials said.
Montana Man Fatally Shot, Causing Him to Fall on His 1-Year-Old Son, Killing Him: Police
A Montana man was fatally shot, causing him to fall on his 1-year-old son, who later died, police said.