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A Mississippi Toddler Playing Outside Her Home Vanished Nearly One Decade Ago — 'Just Bring Her Home Please,' Mom Pleads
Myra Lewis, a toddler in Mississippi, seemingly vanished from her home years ago. Police continue to search for the missing toddler and ask for help.
They Met Online and Were to Live Happily Ever After. Instead, Cops Found One Buried in the Other's Backyard.
A woman reported missing from Florida was found dead in a yard in Mississippi. Now, the man she met online is in prison for her murder.
An OnlyFans Model Was Caught Driving a Missing Man's Truck. Now, She's Behind Bars for His Murder.
A Mississippi Only Fans model is in prison in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found by pipeline workers.
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.'
Greedy Gains: Mississippi Lottery Official Embezzled Money to Give Herself Unauthorized Raises
A former official at the Mississippi Lottery Corporation was sentenced for embezzling funds to give herself unauthorized raises, authorities said.
A Pregnant Mississippi Teen Visited Her Boyfriend at Pizza Hut. Then, She Went Missing, and Only Her Shoes Were Found.
Angela Freeman, who disappeared in 1993 when she was 17 years old, remains missing 30 years later. Police searched but only found her shoes.
Mississippi Sheriff Caught Receiving Nude Images from Inmate on Social Media Now Faces Prison Time
A former sheriff in Mississippi pleaded guilty to lying to FBI about an inappropriate relationship with a prison inmate.
Mississippi Girl, 14, Charged as Adult After She's Accused of Fatally Shooting Mother, Injuring Stepfather
A 14-year-old Mississippi girl will be charged as an adult after she was accused of fatally shooting of her mother, injuring her stepfather.
A Father and Son in Mississippi Went on a Treasure Hunt. Then, They Discovered a Body in an Abandoned Home.
Officials said a father-son duo were out treasure hunting on an abandoned property when they discovered a dead body.
Death Penalty Opponents Demand Gas Companies Cut Off Nitrogen Supply Amid Ongoing Execution Controversy
A national fight over nitrogen may be developing, beginning in Alabama. The reason involves a convicted murderer.
Mississippi Man Allegedly Killed Grandfather, Hid Body Under Mattress in Woods Before Running Down Deputy: Sheriff
Mississippi man accused of killing his 77-year-old grandfather, then hiding his body under a mattress in the woods.
Mississippi Woman Who Once Drove Around For Days With Body in Trunk Now Accused of Killing Son, Hiding Body in Box Behind False Wall
A woman in Mississippi has been accused of killing her son and then hiding his body in a box behind false wall.
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.
Mississippi Mother, Her Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder After 1-Year-Old Boy Dies from ‘Massive Amount of Trauma': Cops
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have been charged with capital murder in the beating death of her 1-year-old son, police said.
A Mississippi Woman Wanted Her Husband Dead. So She Went Online and Hired a Hit Man Using Bitcoin.
A Mississippi woman accused of trying to hire a hitman using Bitcoin to kill her ex-husband is now serving time in prison.
Mississippi Man Accused of Going on Birthday Trip to Tennessee to Rape 10-Month-Old Baby: Police
Mississippi man allegedly made plans for a birthday trip to Tennessee to rape a 10-month-old baby, officials said.
A 10-Year-Old Mississippi Boy Was Jailed for Going to the Bathroom Outside. Now, His Sentence Includes Writing a Report on Kobe Bryant.
A mother said she was left 'speechless' after Mississippi police detained her 10-year-old son for public urination.
A Mississippi Mother on Drugs Threw Her Infant on a Road Multiple Times and Killed Her. Now, She'll Never Be Free Again.
A mom in Mississippi threw her 7-week-old daughter onto the pavement several times. Now, she will spend life behind bars.
Party Foul: Wedding Crasher Accused of Stealing Newlyweds’ Money and Gifts in Multiple States
A woman was dubbed 'Mid-South Wedding Crasher' after allegedly crashing dozens of wedding and stealing gifts, police said.
Mother Finds L.A. Woman Who Met ‘Cold and Cruel’ End Wrapped in Plastic in Son’s Room: Police
A Los Angeles woman checked her son's room because of a 'gas smell.' Police say she then found a woman's body wrapped in plastic.
Black Widow? Elderly Mississippi Woman Accused of Murdering Husband Years After His Death Was Ruled Suicide
An elderly Mississippi woman was arrested in connection with what was initially believed to be the suicide death of her husband, authorities said.
Billboard Hot 100-Topping Rapper Arrested for Murder in Mississippi, Officials Say
An aspiring rapper in Mississippi is behind bars after he was charged with murder, authorities said.
Mother, Stepfather Accused of ‘Traumatic and Horrific’ Murder of 17-Year-Old Girl in Mississippi
The mother and stepfather of a teenager who was killed in Mississippi are both headed to prison after each was convicted of her murder.
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.
Mississippi Man Accused Of Murdering 7-Week-Old Baby Boy Dead From Head, Body Trauma
A Mississippi man was arrested on a capital murder charge after a 7-week-old baby boy died from head and body trauma, authorities said.
Six Mississippi Teenagers Who Skipped Prom Shot During Late-Night Party
Six teenagers were shot during a late-night party in Mississippi, including two fatally. Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to the shootings.
Mississippi Mom, Boyfriend Charged With Murder After 3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Pond, Police Say
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend are charged with murdering her three-year-old son, after the boy was found in a pond, police say.
Mississippi Man Accused Of Throwing Bucket Of Gasoline On 7 Roommates, Lighting Them On Fire
A Mississippi man is accused of murder and arson after police said he threw gasoline on his seven roommates and intentionally set them on fire.
Mississippi Man In Hot Sauce After Police Say He Hid Gun In Taco Bell Quesadilla During Traffic Stop
A man in Mississippi got into some hot sauce during a routine traffic stop, as he tried to hide a gun in his quesadilla, according to authorities.
Mississippi Man Found Dead Under Christmas Tree After His Wife Killed Him In Front Of Their Child
A Mississippi wife and mother who claimed she shot her husband in self-defense instead was found guilty of murdering him.
Mississippi Woman Charged After Video Showed Her Having Sex With A Dog, Police Say
A woman in Mississippi has been arrested after a graphic video of her having sex with a dog was discovered on social media, police said.
Attorney Claims Mississippi Cops Twice Turned Away Man Who Said He Was Being Followed. He Was Found Dead With Severed Penis In Mouth One Month Later.
The missing Mississippi man found dismembered in the woods allegedly asked police for help twice, but they told him they're not a 'taxi service,' officials said
Boss Denies Role In Death Of Mississippi Man Found With Severed Penis In Mouth
The one-time boss of a young Mississippi man says his family is in hiding, but he's not involved in the death of Rasheem Carter, officials said.
Wife Kills Husband Live On Facebook, Mississippi Sheriff Says
A Mississippi woman may have ended a long period of domestic violence with the livestreamed murder of her husband, according to authorities.
Louisiana Couple Accused Of Murder 31 Years After Farmer Finds Their Baby Dead In Dumpster, Police Say
A Louisiana couple has been arrested for murder 31 years after a newborn baby was found in a dumpster behind a restaurant in Mississippi, officials said.
Hair Leads To Arrest Of Suspect Accused Of 1987 Cold Case Murder Of Elderly Florida Woman, Sheriff Says
Investigators have identified and arrested a suspect in Mississippi in connection with the death of a Florida woman nearly 36 years, authorities announced.
Fired Employee Returns To Applebee's Months Later And Starts Shooting, Police Say
A fired employee of a Mississippi Applebee's returned to the restaurant months later and shot a victim, according to a report. He was arrested.
Parents Of Infant Found Dead Charged With Capital Murder 7 Months After His Death, Authorities Say
A Mississippi couple each faces a capital murder charge seven months after their baby son died while in their care, authorities said. Family said they didn't believe the charges.
Club Owner Allegedly Opened Fired A Shot A Pregnant Woman, Killing Her Child. Now, He Faces A Murder Charge.
A club owner opened fire earlier this month and shot a pregnant woman, killing her unborn baby, reports say. Now, he has been charged with murder.
Pro Mississippi Bodybuilder Accused Of Statutory Rape Of Girl, 15, After Giving Her Drugs, Alcohol: Sheriff
A Mississippi businessman and bodybuilder is accused of sexually assaulting a teenager after he allegedly gave her alcohol and drugs, authorities claimed.
Boyfriend Accused Of Killing Girlfriend’s 14-Month-Old Son Attends Graveside Memorial Service Days Before Arrest
A Mississippi man accused of abusing his girlfriend’s 14-month-old son and causing the toddler’s death attended a memorial service days before his arrest.
Mississippi Babysitter Accused Of Abusing Two Children, Killing One: Police
A Mississippi babysitter has been charged in connection to the death of a 2-year-old and injuries to an 11-month old who were in her custody.
He Was Released From Prison And Living At A Halfway House. Then He Allegedly Decided To Kill His Roommate.
A man is accused of strangling and stabbing his roommate to death at a Mississippi halfway house. The murder suspect was released from prison months earlier.
73-Year-Old Stabbed To Death Over Motorcycle, Suspect Now Face Capital Murder Charge: Report
A 73-year-old man was stabbed to death for his motorcycle, according to Mississippi police. Now, officers said they charged a suspect with capital murder.
68-Year-Old Gunned Down In Mississippi And Suspect Arrested. Police Mum On Motive.
A man was arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 68-year-old victim in Mississippi, police said. A motive in the case has not been released.
Alabama Man Accused Of Murdering Girlfriend’s 2-Year-Old Son While Babysitting
An Alabama man was arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old boy last year in Mississippi, authorities announced.
Parents Face Murder Charges After Their 5-Month-Old Dies, Sheriff Says
Two parents in Mississippi face murder charges after their infant died, police said. Investigators have not said what led to the baby's death.
Daycare Director Accused Of Physically Assaulting Toddler Leaving Bruises And Scratches, Police Say
The director of a daycare in Mississippi was arrested and accused of assaulting a toddler. The victim had scratches and bruises to her face.
‘He Assaulted Her And She Assaulted Him Back’: Mississippi Woman Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend, Cops Say
A woman in Missouri is accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend after the two got into a domestic dispute, authorities said. She is being held in jail without bond.
Woman Ran Over Her 6-Year-Old Child During Domestic Dispute, Cops Say
A woman in Mississippi faces child abuse charges after running over her 6-year-old child in a domestic dispute, police said. The victim is being treated for injuries.