A Minnesota Woman Downed Cocktails. Then, She Killed a High School Student Going to Buy Candy at Walmart With His Sister.
Minnesota woman sentenced to 32 months in prison for drunk driving crash that killed high school student.
MURDER & MAYHEM
‘Everything Just Went Into a Blur’: Indiana Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend After He Claims She Drunkenly Came After Him With Taser, Cops Say
Indiana man accused of fatally shooting his drunk girlfriend who was allegedly coming at him with a taser, police said.
‘I’m Not the Bad Guy’: Indiana Man Accused of Killing Wife on Way to JCPenney Family Photo Shoot Claims Self-Defense
An Indiana man is accused of killing his wife while they were driving to a photo shoot with their kids. Now, he claims it was self-defense, officials say.
A Minnesota Father Surprised 2 Teenagers Rummaging Through His Wife’s Vehicle. So, One Shot Him Dead.
Minnesota man found 2 teens rummaging through his wife's car. He tried to stop them, but one of the teens fatally shot him.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After 21-Month-Old Infant Swallows Blue Pills and Dies: Police
A 21-month-old baby died after reportedly swallowing unidentified blue pills. Now, police say a woman has been charged with her murder.
Top Hollywood Producer's Son Arrested After Wife and In-Laws Go Missing, Woman's Torso Found in Dumpster: Police
A woman's torso was found in a California dumpster and now police say a man whose wife and in-laws are missing has been arrested.
Georgia Teacher Accused of Murder After 2-Year-Old Suffers Lacerated Liver in Alleged Beating: Cops
A teacher in Georgia has been accused of beating a 2-year-old child to death, including lacerating their liver.
A Detroit Man Put on a Blonde Wig. Then, He Kidnapped His Ex-Girlfriend and Killed Her After She Finished Her Nursing Shift.
A Detroit nurse was kidnapped and found dead in the trunk of her car after finishing an overnight shift. Now, her ex will spend decades in prison for her murder
A Mississippi Mother on Drugs Threw Her Infant on a Road Multiple Times and Killed Her. Now, She'll Never Be Free Again.
A mom in Mississippi threw her 7-week-old daughter onto the pavement several times. Now, she will spend life behind bars.
New Maintenance Man at Indianapolis Apartment Building Accused of Killing 15-Year-Old Tenant
A maintenance man in Indianapolis has been accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl who was reported as a runway days earlier.
Florida Man Accused of Drugging, Fatally Strangling Husband Who Was About to Move Out: Cops
A man in Florida allegedly poisoned and strangled his husband to death before staging a fake crime scene, police said.
A Louisiana Suspect Believed an Elderly Woman Wanted Her Boyfriend, So She Beat Her to Death with Her Walker: Cops
A woman in Louisiana was upset an elderly woman was trying to steal her man, so she allegedly beat her to death with her walker, police said.
California Father Accused of 'Traumatizing' Attack That Left 2 of His Children Dead, 2 Injured: Police
California mother called to report her children being harmed. Now, their father charged with murder and child abuse, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Man Paid Uber Driver to Wait While He Killed Victim; Putin Dead?; and More
Top news of the week features a Florida man who paid an Uber driver to wait while he murdered someone, rumors of Putin's death and more.
‘Daddy’s Stabbing Mommy’: 8-Year-Old Girl in Houston Escapes After Her Father Allegedly Killed Her Mother, Cops Say
Texas man allegedly stabbed his wife to death and then failed to kill himself while their 8-year-old daughter was at home, police said.
A New Jersey Man Met a Woman at a Houston Club. Then, Her Boyfriend Tracked Them With Her Cell Location and Killed Him.
New Jersey man met woman in Houston club. Then, he was killed by her boyfriend in a 'jealous ambush.'
A North Dakota Man Inherited $30 Million but Then Died After Cops Say His Jilted Girlfriend Poisoned Him. Now, His Son Says It Was All a Hoax.
North Dakota woman accused of poisoning her boyfriend to death over a fake $30 million inheritance and his plan to leave her.
Elementary School Students Mourn Murdered Third Grade Teacher in Georgia — ‘Her Classroom Couldn’t Wait to See Her Every Day’
A Georgia man allegedly broke into his estranged wife's home twice, fatally shooting her the second time, police said.
Student Shot Outside North Carolina Middle School Dies After Fighting 'Valiantly For His Life': Police
A 22-year-old North Carolina man charged with murder after teen fatally shot outside middle school, police said.
An Alabama Couple Was Accused of Skipping Out on Rent. Then, New Tenants Found Their Son's Body in a Freezer, Cops Say.
After an Alabama couple skipped out on rent, the new tenants moved in months later and found a dead body while cleaning, police said.
Random Attack: Beloved Muslim Pediatrician in Texas Stabbed to Death While Chatting on Phone at Picnic Table
A Texas doctor was killed while sitting at a picnic table, and police and family members are searching for answers.
An Oregon Man Walked into an FBI Office. Then, He Confessed to an ‘Ice-Blooded’ Murder in Boston on Halloween 1979: Officials
A man in Oregon walked into the FBI office and allegedly confessed to killing a Boston woman in 1979, officials say.
'Was That Bad?' Florida Teen Allegedly Heard in 911 Audio Saying He Took Photos of His Fatally Stabbed Mother
The teen allegedly waited for his mom to fall asleep before he stabbed her to death while his newborn sister slept next to her, police said.
O.J. Simpson Murder Trial: Ex-Fiancée of Kato Kaelin Claimed He Betrayed Nicole Brown (FPD CASE VAULT)
During O.J. Simpson's Trial of the Century, his house guest Brian "Kato" Kaelin captivated America with his good looks and boyish charm.
Florida Woman Accused of Driving Drunk, Backing Car Over Husband While They Looked for Their Runaway Dog
Florida woman accused of driving drunk and then backing over her husband as they searched for their runaway dog.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Rules on Cameras in Courtroom; Urges, ‘Have Some Dignity’
A judge ruled on cameras being banned from the courtroom in Idaho college murders trial for Bryan Kohberger.
Woman Accused of Killing Multiple Men After Luring Them for Trysts — ‘Don’t Buy Sex in Ohio,’ Officials Warn
Ohio woman lured men in for sex and then allegedly killed them by overdosing them with drugs, officials said.
North Carolina Retirement Community Worker Accused of Murder After Elderly Resident Falls, Breaks Hip
A former worker at a nursing home in North Carolina allegedly got into an argument with a resident and pushed her. Now she is charged with her murder.
Natalee Holloway Case: Could Murder Trial in Aruba Determine if Joran van der Sloot Had Help?
Joran van der Sloot confessed to killing Natalee Holloway in 2005 and now officials say he could face murder charges in Aruba.
An Idaho Man Wanted to 'Cure His Brain." So He Killed a Caretaker Who Worked for Family and Ate the Flesh.
A murder suspect in Idaho accused of cannibalism said he ate flesh to "cure his brain." Now, he's spending the rest of his life behind bars.
‘I’m Extremely Sorry’: Former US Marine Sergeant Accused of Fatally Shooting Alleged Pokémon Shoplifter in Florida
An assistant manager at a GameStop store in Florida reportedly shot and killed an alleged Pokémon shoplifter, police said.
An Infant in Alabama Died with Marijuana in His System and a Crushed Skull. Now, His Mother and Her Boyfriend Are Accused of Murder.
An Alabama mother and her boyfriend are accused of murdering her 15-month-old son, authorities said. The baby had marijuana in his system when he died.
Moonlight Phantom Stalked Young Lovers in Texas — And the Serial Killer's Never Been Identified (FPD CASE VAULT)
The sleepy town of Texarkana was a safe place to walk at night, but that changed when a serial killer began murdering couples in secluded areas late at night.
Alabama Mother Arrested in Connection With Newborn Baby Girl Found Dead in Mini Mart Dumpster
A woman in Alabama has been arrested in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found dead in a dumpster, police said.
Hells Angels Leader Ordered 'Pizza Oven' Incinerations at Funeral Home for Murdered Gang Members, Feds Claim
A Hells Angels leader is accused of disposing of four murdered members by having them cremated in what he called the "pizza oven."
‘It Could Have Been Prevented’: Florida Couple Arrested After 3-Year-Old Autistic Son Drowns in Pond, Cops Say
A 3-year-old autistic boy drowned in a Florida pond and now his parents have been arrested in connection with his death, police said.
An Indiana Man Believed a Neighbor Was ‘Hacking Into His Network.’ So He Grabbed a Shotgun and Killed Him.
Indiana man was having electrical issues and thought his neighbor was 'hacking into his network,' so he fatally shot him.
North Carolina Groundskeeper Mows Around Dead Man Thinking Corpse Was Halloween Decoration or Police Dummy: Report
A body found in North Carolina was not reported initially because a groundskeeper thought it was a Halloween decoration or dummy.
‘I’m Gonna Kill Him’: Grandfather Grieves 3 Grandkids Found Dead in House Fire Police Believe Their Father Intentionally Set
3 children have died in a house fire in New Orleans and police said their father intentionally set the fire.
Alabama Man Accused of Murdering Roommate, Burying Dismembered Body in Makeshift Grave Under Stairway
An Alabama man reported his roommate missing. Now, police say he has been arrested for murder after a dismembered body was found in a makeshift grave.
A Man in Michigan Was Mad Someone Tried to Cut the Line at a Haunted Attraction. So, He Followed the Victim to the Parking Lot and Shot Him Dead.
A man shot dead a person he believed was trying to cut the line at a haunted attraction in Michigan. Now, the killer will be in prison for years.
A South Carolina Man Watched the Horror Movie 'Halloween.' Then, He Prayed, Put on a Michael Myers Mask and Stabbed a Woman to Death.
A South Carolina man inspired by a horror movie dressed up in a mask, prayed and then went out to kill a woman.
Son of Woman Killed at Detroit Baby Shower Accused of Running Over Suspected Shooter at Police Precinct
The son of a woman shot at a baby shower in Detroit reportedly ran over the suspected shooter while she was turning herself in to police, officials said.
Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger’s Aunt Reveals His Past Secret Double Life — ‘I Think He May Have Snapped’
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho college murders, may have a secret past double life, according to his family, a new report claims.
Florida Grandmother Accused of Manslaughter After Deadly Antihistamine Found in 11-Month-Old Grandson’s Bottles: Sheriff
Florida grandmother accused of killing 11-month-old grandson after deadly antihistamine found in his bottles
South Carolina Judge Paves Way for Possible New Trial in Alex Murdaugh Case Amid Jury Tampering Allegations
A judge signed the order, sending the case back to circuit court to consider allegations of jury tampering in Murdaugh murder trial.
Natalee Holloway Case Bombshell: Joran Van Der Sloot Admits to Bludgeoning Teen to Death with Cinder Block in 2005
As part of a plea deal, Joran van der Sloot confessed to the gruesome murder of Natalee Holloway on the beach in Aruba in 2005.
Idaho College Murders: Aunt of Suspect Bryan Kohberger Believes ‘Quiet’ Nephew ‘May Try and Kill Himself’
If Kohberger is found guilty, his aunt believes he 'may try and kill himself' while behind bars, sources said.
The Killing of Martin Luther King Jr.: How Civil Rights Leader's Demise Ignited a Dream That Will Live Forever (FPD CASE VAULT)
The killing of civil rights leader Martin Luther King J. ignited a dream that will live on forever.
'They All Deserved It': Why Aileen Wuornos Says She Became America's First Female Serial Killer (FPD CASE VAULT)
A look into the story of Aileen Wuornos, the first female serial killer who wreaked havoc in 1989 and 1990.