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Man Accused of Stabbing Mother, Burning Down Her Home in West Virginia
A West Virginia man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother and setting her house on fire, police said.
Dive Boat Captain Convicted of 'Seaman's Manslaughter' After 34 Die During Ill-Fated Labor Day Excursion (FPD CASE VAULT)
Dive boat captain sentenced after 34 people died in 2019 fire, officials said.
Georgia Man Arrested at Motel After Allegedly Killing Wife, Burning Her Remains in Backyard Grave, Police Say
A Georgia man was arrested in Louisiana after allegedly killing his wife, burning her remains and attempting to flee, officials said.
Texas Man Accused of Planting Explosive Booby-Traps on Public Restroom Toilets
A Texas man is accused of setting explosives on public toilets, injuring two women and a young girl, at car wash restrooms in San Antonio.
A Georgia McDonald's Worker Grew Frustrated Over the 'Busy' Drive-Thru. So He Started a Dumpster Fire to Dispel the Crowd.
McGregor decided to start a dumpster fire while working at McDonald's in order to slow down the drive-thru lane.
Bare Courage: Nudists Save Tourist from Blowtorch Attack in San Francisco
A man was allegedly threatening a tourist with a blowtorch in San Francisco when two nudists stepped in to save the day, authorities said.
Innocent Lives Lost: 20 Dead in Russian Strikes on Children's Hospital Following Ukrainian Drone Attack
Russia carried devastating missile strikes, unfolding chaos and destruction at a children's hospital in the Ukrainian capital.
Tennessee Man Accused of Stabbing Wife Before Setting Her on Fire During Fight: Police
A man in Tennessee got into a a fight with his wife, then he allegedly stabbed her multiple times and set her on fire, police said.
Mississippi Teenager Allegedly Planned to Kill Her Sleeping Mother for Being 'Weird': Police
A teen in Mississippi is accused of trying to kill her mother while she slept, claiming she was a 'weird bitch' that was 'suppressing the Black in her.'
A Suburban Chicago Woman Died. Days Later, Her Two Sons Were Killed and Another Accused of Double Homicide.
A man is under arrested after he allegedly shot his two brothers and then set their mother's house on fire, just days after she died, cops said.
A New Hampshire Woman Complained About Noise from Her Son’s PlayStation. So, He Stabbed and Set Her on Fire.
A New Hampshire woman complained about her 47-year-old son's video game noise, so he stabbed her to death and then lit her body on fire.
New York Man Accused of Setting House Fire in Retaliation Against Trooper Who Issued Him Traffic Tickets
A New York man was arrested after he allegedly set fire to the home of a family member of a trooper who gave him traffic tickets, cops said.
Georgia Woman Dismembered, Burned After She Uncovered Boyfriend's Secret Marriage: Police
Police say the boyfriend of a missing Georgia woman has been charged with murder after her dismembered and burned remains were found.
Minnesota Woman Accused of Killing Two Children, Setting Home on Fire Before Fleeing Scene
A Minnesota woman is accused of fatally stabbing two children, setting home on fire before fleeing the scene.
Washington Man Accused of Setting House on Fire with His Elderly Disabled Father Inside
A Washington man is behind bars after he allegedly set fire to house with his elderly disabled father inside, police said.
Drunk Russian Soldiers Embarked on Killing Spree in Ukraine Due to Alcohol Shortage: Report
Two drunk Russian soldiers were denied more alcohol, so they allegedly went on a murderous rampage, officials said.
An Ohio Nail Salon Owner Had Issues with Another Beauty Business, So She Plotted to Burn Down Her Rivals' Shop
A nail salon owner devised a plan to burn up her rival's nail salon. Now, she'll spend years behind bars.
Nevada Teen Brothers Accused of Setting Off Firework Inside Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Two teen brothers in Nevada arrested in connection with a firework that was set off inside a church in Nevada, police said.
Elderly Oklahoma Man Dies After Setting Himself, Home Ablaze During Eviction
Deputies were serving an eviction notice on an elderly couple in Oklahoma when the man set himself and home on fire, officials said.
Georgia Father Sets Car Ablaze, Killing His 2 Trapped Toddlers After Fight With Wife: Officials
Georgia man accused of setting car on fire with his young daughters inside, killing them during a fight with his wife.
Rental Rage: Landlord in Pennsylvania Accused of Arson Over Broken Washer-Dryer
A man in Pennsylvania arrested for allegedly setting his tenants' home on fire after they broke the washer and dryer, cops said.
Father Accused of Murder After 9-Year-Old Son Found Dead in Car Set Ablaze Outside New Jersey School
New Jersey man accused of setting car ablaze, killing his 9-year-old son who was inside.
Print Puzzle: How Old Newspaper Clippings Led to Discovery of 137-Year-Old Shipwreck in Lake Michigan
Explorers in Michigan recently announced the discovery of a nearly 140-year-old shipwreck located with the help of old newspaper clippings.
A Woman in Iowa Refused to Eat With Her Boyfriend. So, He Set Her and the House on Fire, Cops Say.
An Iowa woman wouldn't eat with her boyfriend, so he poured gas on her and the house and set them on fire, police said.
New Jersey Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Father, Trying to Light Body on Fire
New Jersey man arrested after he reportedly stabbed his father to death and then tried to set the body on fire, police said.
Cops Say a North Carolina Landlord and Tenant Got into a Fight. Now, One Is Dead and the Home Burnt Down.
A landlord-tenant dispute in North Carolina reportedly ended with 1 person dead, 1 injured and the home destroyed by fire, cops said.
A Man Tortured, Killed and Burned an Elderly Woman in a Mobile Home. Now, He Must Spend Decades Behind Bars.
California man confessed to intentionally setting fire to an elderly woman's mobile home. Now, he's spend decades behind bars for her death.
Man Arrested in Connection with Murdered Elderly Mississippi Widow Whose Body Was Set on Fire
An elderly woman in Mississippi was allegedly raped, murdered and set on fire by man who was arrested one week after crime spree, police said.
Florida Woman Accused of Setting Tinder Date on Fire After He Refused to Give Her Money to Fix Her Car: Police
A Florida woman asked her Tinder date for some money to help her out with car troubles, but she then set the man and his car on fire, according to authorities.
Sabotage or Short Circuit? Russian Tank Factory Goes Up in Flames Following Massive Fireball Explosion
A Russian tank factory in Chelyabinsk that's significant to the war effort against Ukraine went up in flames following a huge explosion.
Accused Serial Arsonist Released on Bail. Then, 2 Hours Later She Allegedly Commits Armed Robbery, Prosecutors Say.
A serial arsonist was arrested on armed robbery charges two hours after a New York judge released her without bail.
An Iowa Woman Wanted to Know Why She and Her Ex-Girlfriend Broke Up. So She Showed Up to Her House with a Blowtorch to Talk, Cops Say.
Iowa woman accused of showing up to ex's house with blowtorch to discuss why they broke up.
Texas Man Poured Rubbing Alcohol on Disabled Woman, Set Her on Fire Twice, Police Say
Texas man accused of pouring rubbing alcohol on his disabled roommate and setting her on fire as punishment for urinating on herself.
NYC Landlord Accused of Torching Building with 6 Children Inside After Tenant Dispute Over Unpaid Rent
A landlord in NYC has been accused of setting his building on fire in order to force out tenants, including 6 children, over unpaid rent.
Georgia Man Set Wife on Fire with Rubbing Alcohol and Cigarette, Police Say
A Georgia man was rubbing alcohol on his wife and then he reportedly lit a cigarette, catching his wife on fire, police said.‘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.
An Iowa Firefighter Helped His Unit Put Out Multiple Fires. Now, He’s Accused of Setting Them.
A volunteer firefighter in Iowa has been accused of setting multiple fires and then helping his unit put those fires out.
A Delaware Mom Left Her 3-Year-Old Daughter’s Burnt Remains on a Softball Field. Now, She Says, ‘I Thought I Could Get Away With It.’
A woman in Delaware will spend 30 years in prison for killing her 3-year-old daughter and burning her remains.
Siege at Waco: The Apocalyptic End of Failed Rock Star-Turned-Cult Leader David Koresh (FPD CASE VAULT)
Cult leader David Koresh led his fervent followers to their fiery deaths after tense 51-day standoff with federal agents at their compound outside Waco, Texas.
An Indiana Man Left His Mom a Voicemail. Then, He Forgot to Hang Up Before He Stabbed Her Boyfriend to Death.
A man in Indiana left a voicemail for his mom. He then forgot to hang up and accidentally recorded himself killing her boyfriend.
A West Virginia Man Believed His Neighbor Set His Camper on Fire. So He Went Looking For Revenge Armed With a Gun.
A man in West Virginia heads to prison for killing his neighbor in revenge. The killer believed his neighbor set fire to his camper days earlier.
Influencer Famous for Her Roller-Skating Skills Found Murdered in Georgia — ‘She Was So Lovable, So Caring, So Fun’
A suspect has been arrested after an influencer famous for her roller-skating skills was found murdered in Georgia, officials said.
A Woman Allegedly Was Beat Up By Her Ex-Boyfriend. So, the Ex’s Cousin Shot Him to Death and Burned the Body.
A man in Pennsylvania was arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a man whose body was reportedly tossed in a pit and set on fire, authorities said.
Estranged Husband Calls Police to Say His Wife Was Unconscious and Not Breathing. Now, Police Claim He Murdered Her.
A man in California called 911 to report his wife unconscious and now police claim he poisoned and murdered his wife.
Arizona Man Accused of Murdering Father, Then Dismembering, Burning Body With Mother's Help
A man in Arizona has been accused of killing his father after an altercation the dismembering and burning the body with the help of his mother, police say.
A Nevada Woman Was Found Dead in a House Fire. Now, Her Boyfriend Has Been Charged With Murder, Police Say.
A woman in Nevada was found dead in a house fire. Now police say her boyfriend has been charged in connection with her murder.
The Manson 'Family': A Look At Key Players And Victims In The Cult Leader's Killings In The Wake Of Leslie Van Houten's Release
In the wake of Leslie Van Houten's release from prison, take a look at the key players and victims in Charles Manson's killings.
California Man Squirts Lighter Fluid on Restaurant Employees, Tries to Light Them on Fire: Police
A man in California has been arrested after he allegedly squirted two restaurant employees with lighter fluid and tried to set them on fire, police said.
Detroit Gas Station Clerk Suffers Severe Burns After Man Sets Gas Station on Fire With Blow Torch: Cops
A man in Detroit is accused of using a blowtorch to set a gas station store on fire that trapped an employee who suffered serious injuries.
A Pennsylvania Man Burned His Wife to Death. Then, He Tied Himself Up and Said Intruders Were Responsible.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of burning his wife to death and then trying to blame it on intruders.