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Alleged Murderer Tried To Kill A Fellow Inmate While Incarcerated. It Will Cost Him His Freedom.
A man in jail on a murder case will head to prison for life for the planned attack of another inmate, police said. He was sentenced as a habitual offender.
Teen Accused Of Shooting And Killing Victim In Mississippi, But Police Mum On Motive
A teen in Mississippi was charged with murder after a fatal shooting, police said. The motive hasn't been released, but authorities said it wasn't drug-related.
Weeks After A Mississippi College Student Went Missing, Police Say They Arrested A Murder Suspect
A Mississippi college student was reported missing earlier this month. Weeks later, police said they arrested a murder suspect but have not found the body.
Woman Accused Of Shooting Victim To Death In Mississippi, But Cops Mum On Details
A woman in Mississippi faces a murder charge in connection to a deadly shooting, police said. But, investigators have released few details about the case.
He Killed Two Strangers During a BBQ At Their Home. They Weren't His Only Murder Victims.
A serial killer in Mississippi killed several people, including two people who were having a BBQ. Now, the cold-blooded killer will spend years behind bars.
Young Rapper Gunned Down In His SUV. His Killer Heads To Prison, But The Motive Remains Unknown.
A man was sentenced to prison in Mississippi for killing a young rapper. The victim was found shot in the head in an SUV, investigators said.
Teen Accused Of Gunning Down Mom's Boyfriend — Just Hours After Graduating High School
A teen in Mississippi is accused of murder in connection to a fatal shooting of his mom's boyfriend. The shooting happened hours after high school graduation.
Four Mississippi Teens Could Face Death Penalty In Alleged Botched Robbery That Became A Murder
Four teens were charged with capital murder in Mississippi in connection to a March homicide. Police said the murder happened during a robbery.
Man Stabbed To Death Over 'Homosexual Gestures,' Police In Mississippi Say
A stabbing in Mississippi left one person dead and another under arrest, police said. Investigators described "homosexual gestures" as the motive.
36-Year-Old Man Accused Of Killing 68-Year-Old Wife, But Police Haven't Said Why He Did
A 36-year-old man is accused of killing his 68-year-old wife in Mississippi. But, police have not released a motive or many details in the case.
Teen Pinned Between Cars In Wreck On Prom Night, Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested
A teen was critically injured in a crash on prom night, Mississippi cops said. Now, an alleged drunk faces criminal charges. The suspect was also a student.
Victim Punched More Than 40 Times, Had Face Stomped On In Deadly Bar Fight: Report
A man was arrested in connection to a bar fight that turned deadly in Mississippi. Video showed the victim was punched more than 40 times and had his face stomped on.
Woman broke into a home and stabbed another person to death, Mississippi cops say
A woman in Mississippi is accused of breaking into a home and stabbing a person to death. She has been arrested and charged with capital murder.
Grandma and her boyfriend accused of locking children in cages as punishment, sheriff says
A grandma and her boyfriend are accused of locking children in cages as punishment, cops say. One of the victims told a teacher about the situation.
Murder suspect arrested after alleged two-state crime spree ends in high-speed chase in Mississippi: Sheriff
A Louisiana suspect wanted for murder, sexual battery, and a bank robbery was apprehended after he was in a high-speed chase in Mississippi, authorities said.
Man found dead wrapped in a shower curtain and stuffed in a tote bag. His wife was his killer.
A missing Mississippi man was found wrapped in a shower curtain and stuffed in a bag. His wife was charged and now she will head to prison for murder.A missing Mississippi man was found wrapped in a shower curtain and stuffed in a bag. His wife was charged and now she will head to prison for murder.
Welfare check leads to woman's body being found, man charged with her murder: report
A welfare check on a Mississippi woman leads to police finding her dead body. Now, authorities say a man has been arrested and charged with her murder.
Husband of pregnant former Miss America contestant shot dead in front of couple’s toddler son
The husband of a former Miss America contestant was shot and killed in front of the couple’s 2-year-old son in Alabama, authorities announced.
Mississippi man accused of murder after he drops his girlfriend off at hospital and she dies
A Mississippi man was arrested after he dropped his injured girlfriend off at a medical center and she later died, police said. The suspect was booked into jail.
9-year-old killed during a drive-by shooting in Mississippi, three suspects arrested
A 9-year-old Mississippi boy died after suspects "rolled up and opened gunfire" upon the relatives, police said. They are also suspects in a second shooting.
Mississippi man, 84, arrested at home after he allegedly fatally shot victim on highway
A senior citizen is in custody after he allegedly shot and killed a man on a Mississippi highway, authorities said. A motive for the shooting has not been released.
Man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Tennessee to have sex with a 12-year-old girl: police
A man drove from Mississippi To Tennessee to pick up a 12-year-old and then have sex with her, authorities claimed. Police say the suspect confessed.
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.
He killed a man wanted for questioning in another murder case. Now, he will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
A man in Mississippi will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a person who was wanted for questioning in connection to another homicide.
Lyft driver allegedly drug into woods, shot multiple times. But, she lived to tell her story.
A Lyft driver in Mississippi was drug into the woods and shot multiple times. However, police say she survived and found help and a suspect was arrested.
Boy, 7, dies after car he was sitting in sprayed with bullets. 3 under arrest in connection to his murder.
Three men have been apprehended in Mississippi in connection to a shooting that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, police said. A car was shot at several times.
Jane Doe whose body was found in 1977 identified, serial killer Samuel Little prime suspect in her murder
Skeletal remains of “Escatawpa” Jane Doe discovered in Mississippi in 1977 identified. Investigators believe she was a victim of serial killer Samuel Little.
Gunfire inside Mississippi casino kills one, suspect arrested, police said
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a man at a casino in Mississippi. The two were allegedly involved in a fight outside before the shooting.
Mississippi man shoots sister in head during argument, now accused of her murder
A Mississippi man shot his sister in the head during an argument, killing her. Now police say the man has been indicted and charged with her murder.
Missing Mississippi man's body found, son arrested for his murder, police say
A missing Mississippi man's body was found by police. Now, authorities say the man's son has been arrested and charged with his father's murder after investigation.
She was pulled over for an expired license plate, so why is she in prison for life?
Tameka Dummer is spending life in prison after getting pulled over by police. She falls under Mississippi's habitual offender law, which required the sentence.
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.
Mississippi man shot dead at apartment, suspect arrested during traffic stop next day
A 24-year-old Mississippi man was shot dead during a fight at an apartment complex. Police say the suspect was arrested the next day during a traffic stop.
Police officer wanted to end his extramarital affair, so he killed his mistress. Now, he'll live as a prison inmate.
A former police officer in Mississippi was sentenced to prison for killing a woman with whom he had an affair. The cop tried to cover his tracks but confessed.
Civilian ‘acting in an erratic manner’ allegedly ran over 4 Airmen on Mississippi base, killing 1: FBI
A man foaming allegedly impaired with legal and illegal drugs was charged with involuntary manslaughter after running over an Airman, authorities said.
Mississippi man in custody for the murder of his grandmother and another relative, police said
A Mississippi man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his grandmother and another relative. Both were found dead from gunshot wounds.
Mississippi teen already facing murder charge arrested for second slaying, police say
A Mississippi teen already facing a murder charge has been arrested for his second slaying, police say. The suspect's name has not been released.
Fight over bible verse leads man to strangle another person to death, police said
A Mississippi man strangled another to death, police say. A fight over a bible verse led to the assault, according to officials. The suspect was charged with murder.
Mississippi police charge man in connection with 2018 homicide, seeking another suspect
Natchez police charged Damien Hayes in connection to Don Owen's fatal shooting in 2018. Officers are still looking for one more suspect in the murder.
Police: Man accused of fatally shooting his mother, sister — ‘This is something that none of us are prepared for’
Gunshots rang out in a neighborhood in Columbus, Mississippi, after a family argument took a deadly turn. A man is accused of killing his mom and sister.
Neighbor charged in trailer fire that killed murdered Mississippi state rep's relative, cops say
An ex-Mississippi state rep was murdered on the same spot where her sister-in-law was murdered months earlier. Police say they arrested one in connection to the relative's death.
Fight at basketball game turns deadly for Mississippi teen, family charged in connection to murder
Three people in Mississippi face charges after police say an argument at a basketball game turned deadly. A teen boy was stabbed to death by a teen girl, police say.
A Mississippi man remains behind bars for life over a small amount of pot, appeals court backs the sentence
A Mississippi appeals court upheld the life sentence of a man sentenced to prison under the state's habitual offender's law after his arrest for pot possession.
Ex-Mississippi rep murdered cutting grass in the same spot where her sister-in-law mysteriously died
Former Mississippi state representative Ashley Henley was found dead on Sunday from a single gunshot wound. The crime took place in the same spot where her sister-in-law mysteriously died.