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TRIAL ARCHIVES Blood Brothers: How the Erik and Lyle Menendez Murder Case Became Made-for-TV Fodder
Here is a recap of the case against Lyle and Erik Menendez. The duo was convicted of killing their parents and now reside in the same California prison.NEWS Bizarre Crime Scenes: Bodies Discovered in the Strangest Places—From a Hospital Ceiling to a Movie Set
Often victims of crimes are found in a home or car, but not in these cases. Hospital ceilings, movie sets and even chimneys became bizarre crime scenes.NEWS A Florida Man Had His Pregnant Wife Killed for a $500,000 Insurance Payday. Then, He Found Out He Would Not Get a Dime.
A man in Florida had his wife killed for the life insurance money, but then found out he would not get a dime. Now, he's in prison for his crime.COLD CASES A College Co-Ed Was Fatally Stabbed in the Library at Penn State. Over Five Decades Later, Who Killed Her Remains a Mystery.
Betsy Aardsma was stabbed to death in the library at Penn State University in 1969. Decades later, her killer remains free and the case has gone cold.COLD CASES On the Run or Innocent Victims? Texas Father and His 9-Year-Old Son Vanished After Girlfriend Shot 6 Times
Was it one or three? The murder of Latricia White and possibly her family in Texas has stumped investigators for years. Can you help solve the cold case?COLD CASES A Man Was Found Dead in the Parking Lot of a Roller Rink a Town Over. But, How Did He Get There? And Who Killed Him?
A man was found dead in the parking lot of a Wyoming Roller Rink. Questions remain in the cold case, including how he got there and who is responsible.COLD CASES A New York Man Tried to Find His Biological Parents Using DNA. Instead, He Learned a Murdered Woman Was His Sister.
A New York man looking for his biological family helped police identify a murder victim whose body was found burned in San Diego in 2000.NEWS A Peace Officer Met His Girlfriend Through a Medieval Re-Enactment Group. Then, He Killed Her After She Threatened to Tell His Wife.
A former New Jersey law enforcement officer is in prison for murdering his girlfriend. He killed her after she threatened to tell his wife about their relationship.SERIAL KILLERS The Notorious 'I-95 Killer' Left a Trail of Dead Gay Men Along the East Coast (FPD CASE VAULT)
Gary Bowles, known as the 'I-95 Killer,' managed to stay ahead of cops as he left bodies along the East Coast. Here is the story of his killings and capture.COLD CASES 'So Many Unanswered Questions': Killers Who Forced Florida Teen into Van and Violently Murdered Him Still at Large Almost 12 Years Later
A Florida teenager was kidnapped by men in a van while riding his bike before being burned to the point his face was unrecognizable.COLD CASES A Church Deacon Had the Power Cut to His Memphis Home. When He Went to Check What Happened, He Was Shot Dead.
A young church deacon had the power cut to his house and was killed as he went to check out the situation. Cops are still hopeful to solve the cold-case murder.NEWS Memorial Day Mass Shooter Who Spent 15 Years on FBI's Most Wanted List Found Dead in Prison Cell
A fugitive on FBI's "10 Most Wanted" list in connection to a 2006 shooting at a Milwaukee park that left two dead, was arrested in Mexico, police said.COLD CASES An Elderly Preacher Was Found Shot Near His Car. Was A Hitchhiker to Blame for the Now Cold-Case Murder?
A Kentucky preacher was known for picking up hitchhikers. In 2008, he was found shot near his car. Was his kindness responsible for his death?NEWS 'Justice Was Finally Served': Man Who Raped, Murdered 5-Year-Old Georgia Girl Sentenced to Death
Man sentenced to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Georgia, officials said.NEWS A Woman Came Home to Find Her 4 Kids and Mother Shot Dead. The Young Victims' Dad Committed the Cold-Blooded Murders.
A jury in Los Angeles County has convicted Germarcus Lamar David in connection with the fatal shootings of his daughter, three sons, and mother-in-law.COLD CASES The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders: The Unsolved Brutal Quadruple Homicide of Four Teenage Girls (FPD CASE VAULT)
Four teens were found killed in a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. Some suspects were arrested years later, but were not convicted. Cops continue to work the case.COLD CASES A Rhode Island Teen Was Found Dead in a Pond. She Left an Ominous Last Will in a Yearbook.
A teen was found dead in a Rhode Island pond shortly after high school graduation. She had just bought a new car. The case is now cold today.NEWS A North Carolina Woman Fatally Shot Her Boyfriend. Then She Took Cash From His Wallet to Buy Dinner and Booze.
A woman in North Carolina will head to prison for killing her boyfriend. After shooting the victim, she took money out of his wallet and bought dinner.NEWS A Woman Was Insulted at a Store. So Her Husband Grabbed His Gun, Found the Man Responsible and Killed Him.
A man who killed a person who insulted his wife at a California convenience store is now spending decades in prison. He was seen on video with the murder weapon.NEWS Elderly Evils: Older Killers Who Committed Heinous Crimes
Here are stories of various killers who were older when they killed. Their cases include serial killings and murders while working as a doctor.NEWS 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.NEWS A Tennessee Man Killed His 65-Year-Old Father. Then, He Cut Up the Body and Left the Remains in the Woods.
A man in Tennessee sentenced to life in prison after he killed his father and then left his remains in the woods.NEWS A Man Evaded Justice for 44 years After Killing a South Carolina Woman. Now, He Could Walk Free in Less Than 10 Years.
A man convicted of a cold-case murder in South Carolina was sentenced to life in prison. But, a legal technicality means he could be free after 10 years.NEWS A Florida Man Killed an 8-Year-Old Girl in a Drive-By Shooting. Her Grieving Mom Said, 'She Just Wanted to Play with the Other kids.'
An 8-year-old girl in Florida was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting, and now her killer could spend much of his life behind bars.NEWS An Ohio Woman Blamed a Live-in Lover for Ruining Her Marriage — So, She Killed and Dismembered Him (FPD CASE VAULT)
An Ohio woman strangled and dismembered a man after blaming him for destroying her marriage. Now, she is spending decades behind bars.COLD CASES Could Surveillance Video Help Solve Cold Case Death of Las Vegas Woman Dropped off at ER by Mystery Pair?
A young woman was dropped by two people at a Las Vegas hospital in critical condition, and she later died. Could video help solve the cold case?NEWS A Wisconsin Woman Went Missing on Christmas Day 2016. It Took 4 Years To Charge Her Killer.
A man was sentenced to prison for killing his caregiver, who went missing on Christmas 2016. Her remains were not found until years after the murder.NEWS Holiday Horror: 5 Infamous Christmastime Killings
Christmas time is a moment of celebration for many families. But, here are five stories of murder and mayhem that happened around the holidays.NEWS How a Killer Who Commandeered Teenagers and Targeted Girls Became Known as the 'Pied Piper of Tucson'
Charles Schmid killed three teens in Arizona in the 1960s and became known as "the Pied Piper." Here is how he remained free despite people knowing his crimes.NEWS A Florida Man's Lover Refused To Delete Sexually Explicit Images. So He Shot Him to Death.
A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for killing his lover, according to a report. The victim refused to delete sexually explicit images of the two.NEWS A Father in North Dakota Worried His Son Would Kill Him. His Worst Fears Came True.
A man in North Dakota was sentenced to prison for killing his father. The two had a history of arguing and the dad told others he was worried his son would kill him.NEWS A Michigan Woman Was Friends with Her Neighbor for Over 30 Years. Then She Tied Him Up and Stabbed Him 188 Times.
A woman in Michigan will head to prison for stabbing her neighbor 188 times, killing him. She was found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing.NEWS A Michigan Man Killed a Friend On a Retired Navy Ship Where They Lived. Months Later, The Victim Was Found Cut Up in a Freezer.
A man in Michigan will head to prison for killing a person and putting the dismembered remains in a freezer on a decommissioned Navy ship, according to reports.NEWS A Man Let Another Person Stay in His Oklahoma Home. He Was Repaid By Literally Being Stabbed in the Back.
A man in Oklahoma will head to prison for stabbing a person who let him live in his home in the back. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter.NEWS An Army Vet Thought He and His Girlfriend Were Possessed By Demons, So He Shot Her in the Head. Then He Found Christ.
An Army vet claimed he and his girlfriend were possessed by demons when he shot and killed the victim. Then, he claimed, he found Christ days later,NEWS An Indiana Woman Bailed Her Great-Nephew Out Of Jail. A Day Later, He Beat Her To Death With A Hammer.
A man in Indiana beat his great-aunt to death with a hammer a day after she bailed him out of jail. But, no motive has ever been given for the murder.NEWS He Murdered Three Relatives in South Carolina. But, One Victim Left a Clue in Blood Before She Died.
A man in South Carolina murdered three relatives, including a child. One of the victims wrote a clue in blood before she died, officials said.NEWS A Missouri Man Hired to Care for a 94-Year-Old Educator Killed Her Instead. Then, He Tried to Blame the Murder on His Mother.
A man was supposed to care for the elderly, but instead, he robbed and killed an elderly woman. He was also linked to two other murder cases, officials said.NEWS A Navy Sailor Found Out His Secret Girlfriend Was Pregnant With Twins. So He Arrived At Her Doorstep Armed With A Knife.
A Navy sailor was convicted and sentenced to prison for killing his secret girlfriend who was pregnant with twins, Texas authorities announced.NEWS He Walked Off The Job So His Boss Fired Him. Days Later, He Returned To Get His Things...And Commit Murder.
A man walked off the job and was fired in Missouri. Days later, he returned and shot and killed his boss. Now, the employee will head to prison for life.NEWS Maryland Manhunt Seeks Suspected Murderer Of Georgia Teen Killed While Getting DoorDash Food Delivery
Authorities along the east coast are looking for a man who may have murdered a east Georgia teenager who stepped out to obtain DoorDash food.NEWS Man Shot And Killed A Friend During A Drunken Argument, Georgia Police Say
A man in Georgia is accused of shooting and killing his friend during a drunken argument, police said. The victim was shot in the head and died at the scene.NEWS Four Kids Ran To Neighbor's Home After Seeing Their Dad Kill Their Mom, Police Say
A man in South Carolina is accused of shooting a woman to death inside a home with five children present, police said. He was charged with murder.NEWS Teen Asked His Sleeping Dad If He Abused Animals, Then He Opened Fire, Police Say
A teen in New Mexico faces a murder charge after shooting his dad and waiting a day to call 911, according to a report. Police said it looked like someone tried to clean the scene.NEWS Victim Found Dead Near Vegas Homeless Encampment, Suspect Arrested
A man has been arrested in connection to the death of a person near a homeless encampment. There was a fight before the death, investigators said.NEWS Shooting At An Arizona Gas Station Leaves One Person Dead, Authorities Say
A shooting at an Arizona gas station left one person dead and another facing homicide charges, police said. A motive has not been released in the case.NEWS Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of Woman Who Police Found With Hatchet ‘Protruding From Her Head’
A man in Florida faces murder charges after a woman he allegedly attacked with a hatchet before Thanksgiving died from her injuries, police said.NEWS Two Dead, Three Other Taken To Hospital Following Shooting In Florida, Police Say
A man in Florida faces murder charges in connection to a domestic-related shooting that left two dead, police said. Three others were taken to the hospital.MURDER & MAYHEM Shooting At North Carolina Motel Leaves 1 Dead, Motive Still Unknown
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a North Carolina motel. Police have not released a motive in relation to the case.NEWS Dispute At A Bar On Halloween Weekend Ended With One Dead In A Car, Suspect In Cuffs
A man was found shot dead in a car after a dispute at a bar in South Carolina, police said. More than a week later, authorities arrested a suspect.