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Florida Man Found in Home With Dead Mother Who Had No-Contact Order Against Him: Police
A man in Florida was arrested after police found him in a home with his mother's decomposing body in one of the bedrooms, police said.
Florida Cop Accused of Fraud After She Uses Dead Man’s Credit Card to Pay for Fast Food, Eyelash Extensions
A Florida officer was arrested after she allegedly stole a dead man's credit card and used it to make purchases of Wendy's food and a hotel stay, cops said.
Massachusetts Man Agreed to Pay Hit Man $50,000 to Kill Mother of His 3 Kids Because It Was ‘Cheaper Way to Get Rid of Her’
A Massachusetts man has been convicted of murder for hire after he arranged to pay an undercover FBI agent to murder the mother of his young children.
Florida Man Arrested in Connection With Murder of Girlfriend Who Took Out Order of Protection, Moved to Mississippi
A woman was allegedly killed in Mississippi by her ex-boyfriend months after she took out a PPO against him in Florida and moved away, police said.
Brian Laundrie’s Mom Offered to Bake 'Cake With a Shiv’ if Son Arrested for Gabby Petito Death, Court Documents Claim
Lawyers claim Brian Laundrie's mother allegedly offered to 'bake a cake with a shiv' if her son was arrested for Gabby Petito's death, court documents claim.
Florida Man Accused of Offering Child for Sex, Sending Nude Pics of Minor on Dating App
A man in Florida is under arrest after police say he allegedly offered a child for sex and sent nude images of that child on a dating app, officials said.
Walmart Customer in Florida Dies After Intervening in Fight Between Off-Duty Employee, Woman Working Shift
A customer at a Walmart in Florida tried to stop a fight between employees of the store, but ended up getting fatally shot, according to authorities.
Accused Killer Pleads Not Guilty in Connection With Murder of His 2-Year-Old Son Found in Alligator’s Mouth, Child’s Mother
A Florida man has entered not guilty pleas in connection with the murders of his 2-year-old son, who was found in an alligator's mouth, and the child's mother.
Grandfather and Girlfriend Accused of Locking Up 9-Year-Old Boy in Urine-Soaked Room Constructed From Plywood
A grandfather and his live-in girlfriend were charged with child abuse after his 9-year-old grandson was found living in a urine-soaked room, police say.
Cold Case Break: Cops Seeking Person of Interest After Identifying Puerto Rican Woman Found Dead in Florida
The previously unidentified victim of a cold case murder found in a remote area of Florida over 25 years ago now has a name: Eileen Truppner.
‘I Could Not Wake Up Mommy’: Florida Man Accused Of Murder By Fentanyl After Girl’s Grim Discovery
A Florida man was placed under arrest for murder after a woman overdosed from taking fentanyl he provided, authorities said.
Murderer at Large After Shooting Straight-A Miami Student Biking to Pal’s House to Do Homework — ‘He Had A Future’
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was killed while riding his bike continues to hope for justice in the murder case.
A Florida Man Found His Ex-Girlfriend in Bed with Another Man. So He Fatally Beat Him with a Metal Rod and She Helped Clean Up the Crime Scene.
A man in Florida has been convicted of murder after he fatally beat a man with a metal rod after he found him in bed with his ex-girlfriend.
Pet Parrot Reportedly Shot and Killed by Florida Woman During Intoxicated Altercation with Spouse: Police
A woman in Florida allegedly shot and killed her pet parrot during a drunken fight with her husband, but no charged filed against her, police say.
Suspect Police Call 'Danger on the Road and Off' Accused of Florida Road Rage Incident Involving Minor
An Alabama man has been arrested after a road rage incident lead to an assault in a party store parking lot, including the assault of a juvenile, police said.
Florida Woman Charged with Murder After She Accidentally Shot Man She was Lying in Bed With, Police Say
A Florida man was fatally shot while lying in bed. Police say the woman lying in bed with him accidentally shot him.
2-Year-Old Boy Found Alone and Infested with Flies in a Florida Home Filled with Feces While Parents Were Out Shopping: Police
A 2-year-old boy was found alone and infested with flies in his feces-filled Florida home as his parents were out shopping, according to authorities.
Florida Mom Accused of 3-Year-Old Son’s Drowning, Allegedly Asked Neighbor to Lie to Police on Her Behalf, Cops Say
A mom in Florida has been charged with murder and neglect after her 3-year-old son drowned in a pond and she asked her neighbor to cover for her, police said.
'Exceptionally Evil' Couple Accused Of Deadly Florida Shooting After Failed Facebook Marketplace Dirt Bike Purchase: Sheriff
A couple reportedly fled to Delaware after killing a west Florida man taking a Sunday motorcycle ride.
Florida Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder, Dismemberment of Uber Eats Driver, Cops Say
An Uber Eats driver in Florida never showed up at home after making his deliveries. Now, police say his dismembered body was found and suspect arrested.
A Florida Man Bought Marijuana with Counterfeit Money at Hardee's. Then, He Shot the Upset Suspected Drug Dealer Dead.
A case of homicide at a Hardee's restaurant ended Monday with a man entering a plea to second-degree murder in northwest Florida.Authorities Reveal Cause Of Death Of 2-Year-Old Florida Boy Whose Body Was Found in Alligator's Mouth
The medical examiner in Florida has revealed the shocking cause of death for the 2-year-old boy who was found inside an alligator's mouth, officials said.
Family Uses Cell Phone To Track Down Florida DoorDash Driver Who Was Kidnapped, Raped While Making Delivery: Cops
Cops say the family of a Florida DoorDash driver who was kidnapped and raped while making a delivery used her cell phone to track her down and save her.
'Pure Evil' Florida Suspect Charged With Murdering Frail Elderly Man Days After Early Release From Jail: Cops
A central Florida man described by a police chief as “pure evil” was charged with murder only days after his latest release from jail, according to officials.
A Florida Man Got Into A Fight At A Smoke Shop And Ran Home To Tell His Mom. Now, Both Are Accused Of Attempted Murder.
A mother and son are accused of being too hot-headed outside a Miami-area smoke shop, by attempting to murder a man.
Two Children Abducted By Mom In 2020 Found Safe; Mom Arrested
Two Pennsylvania girls missing since 2020 have been found safe and their mother has been taken into custody, according to authorities.
‘Disgusting, Vile And Repugnant’: Florida Youth Pastor Accused Of Using Church Wi-Fi To Download Child Porn
A youth pastor in Florida has been accused of downloading over 54,000 images of child porn while using the church's Wi-Fi, according to authorities.
Florida Man Arrested After Claiming Self-Defense In Fatal Shooting Of Girlfriend, Told Police He Wanted To 'Put Her Down': Cops
A man in Florida was arrested for murder after fatally shooting his girlfriend, police say. He claims self-defense, even though she was shot in the back.
‘Jarring Scene’: Police Locate Burning Body In Florida Field First Believed To Be Mannequin
A burning body was discovered in a Florida field behind a residential neighborhood, as police say they are scrambling to determine the victim.
Letter Sent Anonymously Helps Cops Track Down Murder Suspect In Hospital After He’s Accused Of Selling Deadly Cocaine
Authorities in Oklahoma arrested a suspect in connection with the overdose death of a man in the Florida Keys.
A Florida Man Left A Knife In The Neck Of HIs Former Lover's 11-Year-Old Daughter. Then He Tried To Make It Look Like A Suicide.
A Miami jury believes a man murdered the 11-year-old daughter of his former lover, then tried to make it look like she killed herself.
North Carolina Mother Shoots Her 3 Kids, Herself During FaceTime Call Shortly After Family Returns Home From Florida Vacation
A mother in North Carolina allegedly shot her three children while on a Facetime call and then turned the gun on herself in a murder-suicide, police say.
Florida Man Arrested 7 Years After Badly Burned Body Of Pregnant Mother Of 2 Found In Remote Cemetery: Sheriff
A pregnant mother of two was found dead in a Florida church cemetery, and a suspect has been identified years after her grisly slaying, authorities announced.
Florida Burglar Sentenced To Life For Attempting To Murder Sheriff's Deputy
A southwest Florida man will spend life in prison for attempting to murder a sheriff’s deputy.
Florida Girl, 12, Stole Dad’s Car, Picked Up 14-Year-Old Friend To Go Meet Online Predator In Louisiana, Police Say
A 12-year-old girl in Florida stole her dad's car, picked up her 14-year-old friend and tried driving to Louisiana to meet an online predator, officials said.
Classroom Fight Club: Florida Teacher Accused Of Hosting Violent Middle School Student Brawls
A teacher in Florida has been arrested after she allegedly allowed students to fight it out in violent brawls inside her classroom, officials said.
'Vile' Video Abuse Of Dementia Patient Livestreamed By Florida Health Care Workers At Memory Care Facility: Sheriff
Two health care workers in Florida were arrested after livestreaming themselves abusing and making fun of a dementia patient, according to authorities.
Third Youth Arrested In Florida Triple Teen Murder Case — 'There Is No Honor Among Thieves', Sheriff Says
A third teenager is now under arrest in a chain of suspected teen murders in central Florida.
Central Florida 'Gang' Boys, 17 and 12, Arrested In Connection With 3 Suspected Murders In 3 Days: Sheriff
Two school-age boys were are arrest and a third was being sought for a chain of three suspected murders in central Florida.
Teen Murder Suspect In Florida Accused Of Attempting To Solicit Inmates To Kill Star Witness, Sheriff Says
A Florida teenager awaiting trial for murder now is accused of seeking someone behind bars to kill a key witness.
Florida Man Accused Of Stabbing Victim With Pitchfork During Heated Argument
A suspect in Florida got into a heated argument with another man, which ended with him stabbing the victim with a pitchfork, cops say.Grisly Details: Missing Florida Toddler's Body Found In Alligators Mouth, Mom Discovered Dead From Over 100 Stab Wounds
A missing 2-year-old boy in Florida was found dead in an alligator's mouth, and police say his mother was fatally stabbed and suffered over 100 wounds.
Florida Suspect Accused Of Murdering Autistic Teen Sitting On Front Porch Smiles During Arrest
A Florida man accused of killing a teenager with autism over a year ago was seen on video smiling when police recently placed him under arrest.
Donut Do That: Florida Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Who ‘Was Out Of His Mind From Marijuana’ In Dunkin’ Parking Lot
A Florida man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy who was high on marijuana in a Dunkin' parking lot, officials said.
Florida Woman Tried To Pay Fellow Inmates To Kill Her Family Members, Prosecutor, Sheriff Says
A woman in Florida allegedly asked her fellow inmates to kill her family members and prosecutor in murder-for-hire plot, authorities said.
Weed At Age One? Florida Teen Babysitter Accused With Letting Toddler Smoke Pot
Video along the Florida Gulf Coast reportedly shows a one-year-old girl inhaling marijuana. The child's teenage babysitter charged with providing it, cops say.
Florida Man Was ‘Tired Of Dealing’ With Another Man, So He Allegedly Killed Him, Police Say
A man in Florida was 'tired of dealing' with another man, so authorities say he killed the man and waited for police to show up.
Near-Naked Florida Woman Charged With Murder After Reportedly Seeing 'Demons In The Sky': Police
A near-naked woman, who was reportedly climbing trees on Florida's Gold Coast, appeared in court Monday in a murder investigation, according to authorities.
Make A Run For The Border: Florida Man Allegedly Driving 100 MPH Was Trying To Get To Taco Bell, Arrested For Reckless Driving, Police Say
A Florida man was arrested for reckless driving after authorities say he was driving 100 mph in a 40-mph zone as he was trying to get to Taco Bell.
Florida Plastic Surgeon Charged With Murder Of Missing Attorney
A plastic surgeon in the Tampa Bay area of Florida was due in court Monday on charges of murdering an attorney, perhaps based on a billing dispute, cops said.