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Authorities Arrest ‘Very Dangerous’ Man Accused Of Murdering 3 People In 2 Virginia Towns
Authorities are hunting for a man they call “a very dangerous individual” who is accused of murdering three people in two different Virginia towns.
Couple accused of fatally shooting man whose body was found after fire ripped through Texas home
Two people are accused of murder in connection to the shooting death of a man in Texas whose body was found after firefighters responded to reports of a housefire.
Florida panhandler accused of murdering man by setting him on fire, police say
A suspect in Florida was under arrest in connection to the murder of a man doused with a flammable liquid and lit on fire, police said. He is being held without bond.
Man found dead in house fire had been shot, police say his grandson is to blame
A 68-year-old man found inside a house fire was actually shot before a fire. Now, police say his grandson has been arrested and charged with murder.
Houston man accused of killing his 63-year-old roommate in fire
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his roommate's house in Houston, killing him. The victim was ready to evict the suspect, police noted.
Man said a song told him to kill a victim, body found in a burned storage unit: report
A victim was found dead in a burned storage unit in Texas, police said. The suspect said a song told him to kill and the suspect came at him with a bat.
A teenager wanted to start a new life with her boyfriend. Then, she killed her mother and brother for tax refund cash.
A woman in Georgia was sentenced for the murder of her mom and special needs brother. The victims were found in a burned home. The suspect fled with a tax refund.
Duo arrested in connection with 2 bodies found in burned vehicle in Texas, police said
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with two bodies found in a burned car in Texas, police said. The man was charged with murder.
72-year-old Michigan woman found dead in home, neighbor arrested and charged with her murder: report
A 72-year-old Michigan woman was found dead in her home. Now, police say her neighbor has been arrested in connection to the victim's murder.
Man arrested in connection with 2017 murder where victim was found in a burnt car. Police hunt for second suspect.
An Arkansas man has been arrested in connection with a 2017 murder. Police say they are now searching for a second suspect. The victim was found in a burnt car.
Burnt human body and dog found after explosion in home, man accused of murder
A burnt human body and dog were found inside a Louisiana home after an explosion caused a house fire. Police say a man was charged with murder.
New Jersey man allegedly set fire to home on Christmas morning, killing two
A man set fire to a home in New Jersey on Christmas, according to prosecutors. Six people were home when it started and two people were killed.
Woman sobs in mugshot after being arrested in connection to apartment arson
A woman is accused of setting a fire at a New Hampshire apartment complex. Nobody was hurt in the blaze. The suspect was crying in her mugshot.
Woman's body found in Iowa house fire, man living with her accused of murder
A woman's body was found in a house fire in Iowa in September. Now, police say the man that was living with the victim has been charged with murder.
Massachusetts man bludgeoned estranged wife's head, intentionally burned house down, authorities say
A Massachusetts man was charged with bashing his ex-wife's head in and attempting to bind former-mother-in-law before torching their home, cops say.
Man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly set his traveling companion on fire in Alabama
An Alabama man is accused of setting a woman on fire after the two got into an argument, authorities said. The victim is expected to recover.
Mississippi man allegedly set couch on fire in home and walked out, killing 3 people, police say
A homeless man faces multiple murder and arson charges after three people were found dead in a burning home in Mississippi. The suspect is being held without bond.
Illinois man accused of murder and arson in woman’s death
An Illinois man allegedly strangled a woman, then set her house on fire. He has been arrested on first-degree murder and arson charges, a report stated.
Man found dead in Indianapolis house fire, woman accused of murder
A woman faces charges in connection to an Indianapolis homicide, police said. The victim was found dead in a home that was set on fire, investigators noted.
The body of a teen was found in the trunk of a burning car in 2001. Two decades later, his killing remains unsolved.
The body of a Texas teenager was found inside the trunk of an abandoned burning car. Now, 20 years later, the murder case remains unsolved.
Las Vegas man allegedly set fire to his girlfriend’s residential trailer, killing her
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his girlfriend's residential trailer, killing her and 3 dogs. He has been charged with numerous crimes.
18-year-old man caught on tape setting fire to Jewish synagogue, cops say
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught on tape setting fire to a Jewish synagogue in Austin, Texas. The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damage.
Report: Man allegedly set ex-boyfriend's house on fire, killing his former partner
A Texas man allegedly set his ex-boyfriend's house on fire, which killed his ex and hurt another person. Now police say he has been charged with capital murder.
Illinois mother charged after August fire killed her 5 young children: report
A mom faces charges after her five children died in a house fire in Illinois. The blaze happened in August and mom was charged with child endangerment.
He burnt his neighbor to death and set two police officers on fire. It will cost him his freedom.
A man in Kansas was sentenced to decades in prison after lighting a woman on fire to kill her. Two police officers were also burned in the incident.
Twice, he settled disputes with different neighbors by killing them. Here’s how long he will spend in prison.
An Ohio man twice turned to arson to settle disputes and killed nine people. He will now spend life in prison for his crimes, a judge ruled.
She grew jealous over her boyfriend's new relationship. That's when she burned down his house and killed his grandkids.
A woman who became jealous over her ex's new relationship and killed his grandkids will head to prison. The jury considered the death penalty in the case.
Woman’s body found burning in the woods in Ohio, two suspects charged
Two people have been charged with murder after a woman's body was found burning in the woods in Ohio, police aid. One suspect admitted to buying supplies, cops say.
Wheelchair-bound man found deliberately burned to death in home, but ‘someone saved the dog,’ sheriff says
Three suspects are under arrest in connection to the murder of a wheelchair-bound man found burned to death in his torched home in Michigan.
Maine man dies jumping from building fire set by teens, police say. Suspects face murder charges.
A group of teenagers were charged with arson, murder after a man died jumping from an apartment building they set on fire in September, police said.
Florida man set fire to a statue of Jesus, two houses in one day: police
A Florida man is accused of setting a statue of Jesus on fire outside a church, police said. Authorities also believe the man set two houses ablaze.
Kentucky man started fire at apartmet that killed two, injured six, police said
A Kentucky man faces homicide and arson charges in connection to an apartment fire that killed two people and injured six others, police announced.
During fight, Texas man grabs TIKI torch and sets car on fire, police say
During a fight in Texas, one man grabbed a can of gas and TIKI torch and set a car on fire, authorities claim. Police say the suspect was arrested for arson.
Man allegedly set a house on fire while two children and his ex-girlfriend were inside
A man has been arrested in connection with an arson investigation in Georgia. Police say he set the house on fire with two children and his ex-girlfriend inside.
Man found dead near burning camper. Police say suspect behind bars on murder charge.
An Idaho man was found dead near a burning camper. Police say a suspect has been arrested and has been officially charged with second-degree murder.
Man accused of killing his stepfather, setting house fire in Houston, cops say
A man has been charged for allegedly shooting his stepfather in the head, then setting a house fire to cover it up, according to police. The suspect was already in jail on another murder charge.
Man beats neighbor to death with hammer, tries to set building on fire, police say
An Illinois man beat his neighbor to death using a hammer and then attempting to start the building on fire to cover it up, police say. He is now charged with murder.
Woman found dead in fire under 'mysterious circumstances,' murder suspect arrested
A man has been arrested on murder, arson and several other charges in connection with a woman who died under mysterious circumstances and was found in a fire.
70-year-old found stabbed to death in Florida in 2017. Police just announced an arrest.
A man has been arrested in connection with a murder the occurred nearly four years ago in 2017. The suspect's DNA was found in the house on a beer can and a towel.
Woman dies months after house fire, daughter now accused of murder and arson
An Ohio woman has died months after a house fire broke out in her home. Police say the woman's daughter is now charged with arson and murder.
Man accused of killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in a burning car arrested hundreds of miles away
A man has been arrested near Detroit after he allegedly murdered his girlfriend and left her body in a burning car in North Dakota. He will be charged with parole violations.
Man set fire to churches in Tennessee, now faces nearly a century behind bars
A man faces federal charges after prosecutors said he set fire to four churches in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. He faces up to 85 years in federal prison.
Man dead, his girlfriend fighting for her life after teenager allegedly set them both on fire
A Texas teenager is on the run after she allegedly poured a flammable substance on a couple and set them on fire, authorities said. One person died.
Five men charged with murder four years after teen left to die in burning car, report says
A 19-year-old Kansas man was left to die in a burning car four years ago. Now, police say five men have been arrested and charged in connection to his murder.
Grandfather set home on fire, killing his son and two grandchildren. Then he took his own life.
A grandfather in Pennsylvania allegedly killed his two grandchildren and son in a fire. He also committed suicide in the blaze, investigators said.
He beat a man to death while two others fled a burning house. Here's how long he'll spend in prison.
A man who viciously beaten Massachusetts man to death while a woman and child escaped the arson and armed home invasion was sentenced to prison for his crimes.
Kentucky man confesses to lighting his own home on fire, tells authorities that God told him to do it:report
A Kentucky man admitted to authorities that he lit his own home on fire, according to a report. He believed God told him to burn his house down and then flee Kentucky.
Man assaults 82-year-old, sets house on fire, then hides from police in treehouse: report
A Pennsylvania man assaulted an 82-year-old victim, then set a house on fire, police said. Authorities say he then hid from officers in a treehouse.
Two dead in apartment arson turned murder in Alaska, suspect arrested
Two people have died after a fire was set in their Alaska apartment. Police arrested a suspect and charged him with first- and second-degree murder and other charges.
Cops: South Carolina man intentionally sets fire to home, killing his mother
A South Carolina man sets fire to a home, killing his mother. Police now say he is charged with her murder and he is being held in jail without bond.