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He helped beat a child during an exorcism that caused the 4-year-old's death. Now, he faces decades behind bars.
One of the people accused in connection to the beating death of a child in Missouri pleaded guilty and faces decades in prison. The death happened during an exorcism.
Deceased baby found in bag discarded on side of road in Memphis, no arrests made
Police in Tennessee have launched a homicide investigation in connection to the death of a newborn baby found dumped along a road.
Child killer told a judge that cops were 'disrespecting him' during their investigation. The judge said to 'get over it.'
A man smoked marijuana and then smothered his child to death was sentenced to prison. He told the judge the police disrespected him during the investigation.
Illinois man fatally beat his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son in ‘intentional act,’ police claim
An Illinois man is accused of fatally beating his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son to death in what police claim was an ‘intentional act.’
'Enraged' man accused of causing pregnant woman to miscarry after choking her with seat belt, sheriff says
A California man is accused of repeatedly choking a pregnant woman and causing her to miscarry her unborn baby, Louisiana authorities said.
Two parents face murder charges after beating child to death who would not stop crying: report
A child was killed in Louisiana and two adults were accused of murder, according to police. One suspect said the other hit the child because he cried too much.
9-year-old shot and killed while jumping on trampoline in gang-related drive-by shooting, suspect arrested months later
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 9-year-old jumping on a trampoline. Investigators said they believe the shooting was gang-related.A suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 9-year-old jumping on a trampoline. Investigators said they believe the shooting was gang-related.
Florida woman snorts drugs and passes out on top of child, killing the baby, cops say
A Florida woman has been charged with manslaughter after she killed a 9-week-old baby that was in her care, police said. She passed out and fell on the child.
She was killed 58 years ago when she on her way to school. Police just identified a suspect, but can't arrest him.
A child was killed while walking to her Pennsylvania school in 1964, but the case went cold. DNA helped police identify a suspect, but he won't be arrested.
11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars.
Child missing since Christmas Eve 2020 found dead in woods. Police accuse mom and man of murder.
A girl went missing in Kentucky around Christmas 2020. Now, police say they charged Serenity McKinney's mom and her boyfriend with murder for the child's death.
Dad accused of causing fatal injuries to 7-week-old child, now faces homicide charge
A dad is accused of killing his 7-week-old newborn baby, police said. The child had several fractures, including to the skull. The suspect is being held in jail.
Woman who decapitated her 6-year-old son told police 'devil was trying to attack her': report
A 35-year-old woman was arrested after police say they found a decapitated dog and 6-year-old boy in her home, as the woman claimed "devil was going to attack her."
She slit the throats of four of her children and then claimed an insanity defense. The judge didn't buy it.
In Tennessee, a mom slit the throats of her four children, killing them. She tried to argue insanity, but the judge didn't buy it. Now, she heads to prison.
‘It's hard to process something like this’: Kansas father accused of murder after baby dies in house fire
Police in Kansas took a father into custody and charged him with murder after his infant died in a house fire.
Mom, 2 others accused of murder after 2-year-old boy dies from ingesting fentanyl
A mom and two others were charged with murder after a 2-year-old boy died in Rhode Island, police said. The toddler ingested fentanyl and died, officials noted.
Delaware couple arrested after their 5-month-old baby allegedly died from malnourishment
A Delaware couple has been arrested after their five-month-old baby allegedly died from malnourishment. Neither person reported the birth or death of the baby to the police.
Gunfire in Michigan home leaves one man injured, 2-year-old girl dead, police say
Gunfire erupted inside a Michigan home and police say it left one man injured and a 2-year-old girl was killed. No motive for the shooting determined.
Parents charged with homicide nearly a year after an infant’s death, NC cops say
Two parents have been arrested in connection with their infant's death almost a year after the incident. They have both been charged with second degree homicide.
North Carolina father accused of murdering his 10-month-old baby
A North Carolina father has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 10-month-old baby. He has been charged with first-degree murder and felony child abuse.
North Carolina man accused of raping, murdering his 5-year-old niece in 2017 arrested in Louisiana
A North Carolina man accused of the rape and murder of his 5-year-old niece more than four years ago is in custody, Louisiana authorities said.
Child found dead in Oklahoma City home, suspect covered in blood arrested in front yard: report
A woman in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been arrested after police found a deceased child at her home. Another 2-year-old child was present but was found unharmed.
Family claimed 8-year-old son shot by stray bullet, now his brother charged with murder
An 8-year-old Texas boy was said to have been shot by a stray bullet. Police now say it was his 14-year-old brother who shot him, as he is charged with murder.
An 11-year-old was murdered after reporting he was abused. Now, the suspect will head to prison.
A man in New York was sentenced to prison for killing an 11-year-old. Prosecutors said the child reported abuse, but the suspect denied the charges.
Woman charged with murder after boyfriend's mother's unborn child is killed: report
An unborn child in Alabama was killed during a fight that happened between the baby's mother and her son's girlfriend, police said. The suspect was charged with murder.
Florida woman charged with murder months after boy dies in her home, police say
A Florida woman has been charged with murder months after a juvenile boy was found dead in her home. An overdose death caused the death and it was ruled a homicide.
He was frustrated with his girlfriend after a fight. Then he brutally beat an 11-month-old baby to death.
A man in Indiana was sentenced to decades in prison for killing a baby. The man beat and murdered the baby after getting in an argument with a woman.
She gave birth to five children and hid their dead bodies in a closet for years. Until a teen opened the door.
Michele Kalina hid the remains of five of her children in a closet in her Pennsylvania home. It wasn't until her family looked in the closet they discovered her secret.
Child dies from extensive brain injury, mother's boyfriend charged with murder: report
A 1-year-old child died from an extensive brain injury in Arizona. Police say the child's mother's boyfriend was indicted on murder charges.
Georgia mother accused of murdering 4-year-old son after remains were found: police
A Georgia mother has been charged with murder in connection with her 4-year-old son's disappearance. Police have found human remains that have yet to be identified.
Grandmother threw 3-year-old against floor and wall, killing the child, Texas cops say
A grandmother in Texas is accused of throwing her grandson against a wall killing the victim. Police said the victim had a skull fracture and was declared brain dead.
'Caught in the wrong place at the wrong time': Atlanta police arrest suspect in shooting of baby
A 6-month-old baby was shot while in the car in Atlanta, police said. Officials said the victim was caught in the crossfire and one of the suspects has been arrested.
Ohio parents charged with manslaughter after 20-month-old baby ingests fentanyl and dies, police say
An Ohio couple face manslaughter and multiple other charges after two of their young children ingested the drug fentanyl and one died, police said.
5-year-old dies from blunt force trauma, mom and boyfriend charged: report
A 5-year-old was killed in Kentucky and now the victim's mom and her boyfriend have been charged, police said. The boy died from blunt force trauma.
'Charlie Chop-Off' mutilated and killed boys in Harlem in 1970s and was never caught. Or was he?
"Charlie Chop-Off" killed and mutilated boys in New York City in the 1970s. But was he caught? A man seems to fit all the descriptions but wasn't charged.
8-year-old gunned down while petting a horse in drive-by shooting, murder suspect arrested
A Georgia man has been charged in connection to the drive-by shooting of a child in Georgia. He was charged with murder and is being held in jail.
5-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in South Carolina, suspect arrested weeks later
A 5-year-old boy was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting in South Carolina. The suspected shooter has been arrested in Georgia, police said
Man already in prison for kidnapping, sexual abusing minor now charged with 1982 cold-case murder of Idaho girl
Authorities have formally charged a suspect in the nearly 40-year-old cold case murder of a 9-year-old girl in Idaho. He was already in prison on a kidnapping charge.
Man faces murder charge after 2-month-old baby dies from injuries, investigators say
A baby died in New Jersey from injuries she suffered during child abuse, investigators said. Now, prosecutors say a man and the baby's mother have been charged.
California mother allegedly murdered her children, ages 8, 5 and 3, before attempting to take her own life
A mother in California is allegedly murdered her three young children before attempting to take her own life, authorities said. She has now been charged.
She poisoned, starved and beat her 6-year-old stepson to death. Here’s how long she’ll spend in prison.
A British woman who poisoned her stepson with salt, beat him and starved him will head to prison for decades. The suspect refused to attend her sentencing.
2-month-old found dead Christmas morning in Arkansas, mom and boyfriend charged
In Arkansas, a mom and her boyfriend were arrested in connection to the death of a 2-month-old child. The mom was charged with murder and booked in to jail.
Michigan father accused of murdering his 20-month-old son. Police mum on how child died.
A Michigan father has been arrested in connection to the death of his 20-month-old son. He has been charged with open murder and child abuse.
Pittsburgh father allegedly killed his 7-week-old son by throwing him down the stairs
A Pittsburgh father has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 7-week-old son. An autopsy determined the child had been thrown down stairs, police said.
New Jersey man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter while babysitting, prosecutors say
A New Jersey man is in custody after he allegedly killed a 4-year-old child, prosecutors said. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
2-year-old killed in North Carolina on New Year's Eve, suspect arrested
A North Carolina man was charged in Fayetteville toddler's death. He is currently being held without bail at the Cumberland County Detention Center.
A 6-year-old was abducted from her Utah home, raped and murdered. Police still don't know who the killer is.
Rosa Tapia, 6, was abducted, raped and later found murdered, Salt Lake City, Utah, police said. She was taken from her bedroom. But, now her case is cold.
9-year-old killed during a drive-by shooting in Mississippi, three suspects arrested
A 9-year-old Mississippi boy died after suspects "rolled up and opened gunfire" upon the relatives, police said. They are also suspects in a second shooting.
4-year-old girl was kidnapped and murdered in 1986. Thirty-five years later, police arrested a suspect.
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection to the 1986 abduction and murder of 4-year-old Jessica Gutierrez in South Carolina, officials said.
Father and his two sons, ages 5 and 7, found dead around Christmas. Police say they just arrested the killer.
An Illinois man is accused of fatally shooting a father and his two young sons shortly before Christmas, police said. Authorities have not released a motive.