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NEWS Truck driver wanted in Mississippi murder case allegedly fatally shot Tennessee man while on run, police say
A truck driver who was free on bond in connection to a murder in Mississippi is now accused in Tennessee of fatally shooting a man, police said.NEWS Virginia teen accused of murdering his father, burying body in backyard: 'It's very scary and creepy'
A teenager in Virginia allegedly killed his father and then buried his body behind the family’s home, police said. He was charged and is being held in jail.NEWS Ohio man climbs through window, assaults ex, then shot to death by another resident, cops say
An Ohio man climbed through a window and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Police say that happened before the man was shot to death by a man also living in the home.NEWS A white man killed two Black people in Louisiana. Here's how long he'll spend behind bars.
A man who killed two Black people in Louisiana was sentenced to life in prison. One victim was killed at a bus stop, another was on the way to work.NEWS Mother of toddler goes missing, family friend leads detectives to her body in Florida canal: Sheriff
The body of a mother who vanished was discovered in a canal and a suspect is under arrest, officials said. The suspect is being held on first-degree murder.NEWS He killed two prison employees during a failed prison escape. He will now spend life behind bars.
A man in an Iowa prison killed two employees as he tried to escape. He will now spend life in prison for the murders. A co-defendant is set for trial in a month.NEWS Man accused of murder after mother of his child, friend go missing during cross-country visit
A man in Arizona faces murder charges after police say two people went missing during a visit from Pennsylvania. One victim was the mother of the suspect's child.NEWS Michigan man beat his grandmother with a piggy bank, then cut off her head. Here's how long he'll spend in prison.
A man in Michigan will spend life in prison for the murder of his grandmother. He beat the victim with a piggy bank before cutting off her head.NEWS 3 Florida men charged in connection to victim found shot to death and buried in shallow grave
Three men in Florida are in custody after detectives discovered a car filled with blood and then located the victim’s body in a shallow grave.NEWS An Illinois man ran over his customer after a botched drug sale. Here's how long he'll spend in prison.
A man in Illinois was sentenced to under a decade in prison for running over a woman in a botched drug deal. Prosecutors say the victim was hit with an open car door.NEWS Chicago teenager accused of murder after allegedly shooting man selling loose cigarettes on train
An Illinois teenager was charged with murder as an adult after he allegedly fatally shot a man aboard a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train, police said.NEWS Arizona mother arrested, her boyfriend at large after they’re accused of her 2-year-old son’s murder
An Arizona mother and her boyfriend disappeared after the death of her toddler, and police are searching for the couple who are now accused of murder.NEWS A Mississippi college student told her boyfriend she was pregnant. Then he killed her.
A student at Ole Miss admitted to killing another student after she told him she was pregnant. The suspect now faces life in prison for murder.NEWS North Carolina woman fails to show up at work. Her son is now accused of first-degree murder.
A North Carolina man murdered his mother at their home and then fled, authorities said. The suspect is now in jail on a first-degree murder charge.NEWS Remains found of woman who disappeared while celebrating 21st birthday, murder suspect at large
Police in Texas have issued a warrant for the arrest of a man they believe murdered a girl he met while she was out with friends celebrating her birthday.NEWS Man found guilty of 2019 strangulation murder of transgender teenager in Washington
A man in Washington has been convicted of killing a transgender teen. The victim was strangled and the suspect faces up to 20 years in prison.NEWS From besties to killers: Here are the stories of close friends who turned to murder
For many best friends are like familiy. For the people on the list, best friends became killers. Here are some famous stories of closeness turning to homicide.NEWS He sold drugs to a man who immediately overdosed and died. It will cost him his freedom.
A man in New York pleaded guilty to a homicide charge for selling drugs that led to a victim's overdose death. The suspect faces 10 years in prison.NEWS Suspected murderer returns to scene to get cell phone back, dials up trip to jail
A suspect in a Jackson, Mississippi, murder returned to the crime scene to get his cell phone back, police said. The man has now been charged in connection to the homicide.NEWS Remains of missing ‘energetic, outgoing’ teenager last seen at Fourth of July party found in Oklahoma
The remains of an Oklahoma teenager who went missing after she was shot while attending a party earlier this summer have been located, authorities announced.NEWS Man arrested for wife’s murder 2 years after she vanished: ‘Everything tells us she is no longer here'
A Texas man was taken into custody and now faces a murder charge in connection to the disappearance of his wife over two years ago, authorities said.NEWS Wisconsin authorities hunting for man who allegedly killed ex-girlfriend in failed plot to kidnap their child
A man is still at large after he allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend in a failed scheme to kidnap their child, police said. Authorities offering a reward.NEWS 'Extremely dangerous’ suspects at large after fatally shooting man during marijuana deal, Georgia police say
Police hunt for two suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The victim was shot in the parking lot of a shopping center.COLD CASES Police searched for the killer in 1985 cold-case murder. He was already serving life in prison.
Police in Sarasota, Florida, say they have solved the 1985 cold-case killing of a mom. The suspect was in prison on an unrelated murder charge.NEWS Family member turns in murder suspect after victim found dumped in the road, police say
A man in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was charged with murder after a homicide victim was found in a road, police said. A family member turned in the suspect.NEWS Mother traveling with young daughter ambushed, killed after suspects allegedly lured her to ‘business’ meeting
Three people are under arrest after they allegedly lured a mother to a remote area in Tennessee and then killed her, investigators said.NEWS 19-year-old murdered along Missouri road. The man who stabbed her will now head to prison.
A man was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing a 19-year-old along the road in Missouri. The victim was the area's first baby of the millennium.NEWS Texas woman allegedly attempted to save mother’s life with CPR after she fatally stabbed her
A Texas woman was arrested after she allegedly smashed a window, broke into her mother’s apartment and stabbed her to death with a butcher knife.NEWS Ex-con allegedly kidnapped bartender returning from work before killing her: police
A Georgia man who was just released from prison is accused of the recent early morning murder of a woman returning home from work. The suspect was recently arrested.NEWS Landlord fatally stabs tenant with a sword during a heated dispute, Massachusetts cops say
Massachusetts police found a stabbing victim dead on the sidewalk, investigators say. Authorities say a landlord stabbed the tenant in a dispute.NEWS Iowa man accused of fatally shooting his older brother, dumping body on rural road
After a two-month investigation, a man in Iowa is under arrest for allegedly murdering his brother, according to authorities. The suspect is being held in jail.NEWS Minnesota man accused of shooting his sister 18 times with semi-automatic rifle, officials say
A 21-year-old man in Minnesota allegedly used a semi-automatic rifle to shoot his older sister over a dozen times, authorities said.NEWS They wanted to rob an Uber driver, but the scuffle over the gun led them to murder
A North Carolina man was sentenced to prison for the death of an Uber driver. He and another man planned to rob the vicitm but slit his throat.NEWS Domestic disturbance leads to homicide, suspect arrested, Florida police said
A woman was found dead in a Florida home following a domestic incident, police said. A suspect has been charged in connection to the homicide.NEWS Teen in Georgia accused of killing his mom, charged with murder
A 13-year-old is accused of killing his mom in Warner Robins, Georgia, police said. Officers have not released a possible motive for the murder.NEWS Juvenile, 16, shot and killed shoe store employee after fight over Nike Dunk Low sneaker raffle: Police
A teenager is under arrest after a fight broke out during a sneaker raffle in California, police said. One person was killed and the suspect was charged with murder.COLD CASES A young mom was murdered in her Florida home in 1985. Police say they just solved the cold case.
Cops in Sarasota, Florida, say they solved the 1985 cold-case murder of a young mom. Police say DNA helped them identify the suspected killer.NEWS Suspect in drum major's murder tries to jump out of high-rise building as police close in
Massachusetts police converged on a 5th-floor apartment to arrest a suspect in connection to a North Carolina murder. But, the man tried to flee out the window.NEWS He brought cookies to their house as a ruse. Once inside, he turned into a killer.
A man in Pennsylvania was sentenced to life in prison for a double murder. He brought cookies to an elderly victim as a way to get into her house.NEWS Man charged with homicide for allegedly dumping unresponsive drunk woman in snow because ‘he needed to get home’
An Indiana man allegedly dragged an intoxicated woman from his car into snow and left her behind last winter, resulting in her death, court records show.NEWS Victim’s body found in shallow grave, Texas man accused of murder
A man in Texas is under arrest after law enforcement located the body of a person who was murdered and then transported to be disposed of on private property.NEWS Texas suspect charged with murder after fatally shooting teenager on bad acid trip: Police
A teenager in Texas is accused of fatally shooting another teen after giving him acid and getting into a fight over a gun, according to police.NEWS They searched for 'how to kill a witch', days later one of the suspects' mom was found dismembered
A man in Colorado was sentenced to life in prison for killing his mom and dismembering her remains. His wife also faces trial in connection to the death.NEWS MS-13 gang member stabbed a teen to death, here's how long he'll spend in prison for murder
A MS-13 gang member was sentenced to three decades in prison for the murder of a teen in Maryland. He was in federal court this month after his conviction.NEWS Police say they know the identity of the cold-case, 'February 9' killer. So why isn't he behind bars?
Two women were murdered in Utah in the same neighborhood on the same day, Feb. 9. Investigators say they know who the killer is, so why is he not in jail?NEWS Maryland woman, 26, accused of killing her 92-year-old roommate just months after moving in together
A woman in Maryland is accused of murdering her elderly roommate who was a longtime family friend, police said. The suspect is being held without bail.COLD CASES The man buried next to the murder victim was her killer. California police just didn't know it for 45 years.
Police in California say they identified the murderer of a woman killed 45-years ago. The suspect, who died shortly after the crime, was identified using DNA.NEWS Who killed Mollie Tibbetts? Defense makes case her murder was part of a sex trafficking ring
The defense for the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts made its case why he should get a new trial. They say a sex trafficking ring in Iowa is responsible.NEWS Texan claims she fatally shot homeless woman who attacked her. Surveillance video allegedly shows otherwise
A woman who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting a homeless person is now accused of murder after allegedly lying about what happened.SERIAL KILLERS Police in Mexico work to unearth how many serial killer murdered and buried in his home
Authorities are working to determine the identities of the women found dismembered in the home of a serial killer known as Andres N. Police say he killed for decades.