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NEWS Too Many Lies: The Story of Murderess Jodi Arias and Her Dead Lover
Jodi Arias' case became a sensation with scandalous details and unbelievable testimony. Here is a recap of the murder and her many lies during the trial.NEWS Menendez Brothers Lyle and Erik Walk Should Get Shot at Freedom Due to Letter Kept from Jurors, Lawyer Says
A legal loophole may free the Menendez brothers, convicted of killing their parents, by allowing them to use sexual abuse as a defense in a new trial.NEWS DNA from Sidewalk Spit Helps Crack 1988 Boston Cold Case Murder: Police
DNA from saliva collected on a sidewalk led to the arrest of a Massachusetts man in connection with the 1988 murder of Karen Taylor, officers said.NEWS Crime Scene Photos: Inside the Chilling Murders Committed by Rich and Reckless Blood Brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez
Graphic crime scene photos from the Menendez brothers' case reveal chilling details of the brutal murders that shocked the nation.NEWS An Ohio Man Called 911 to Report His Girlfriend's 3-Year-Old Daughter Missing. He's Now Accused of Her Murder.
An Ohio man who called 911 to report his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter missing has been charged with her murder, police said.NEWS Mother of Alleged Georgia School Shooter Suspect Accused of Taping Elderly Mom to Chair: Police Report
Mother of accused Georgia school shooter indicted for elder abuse after allegedly taping her mother to a chair during a heated dispute, authorities announced.NEWS Alabama Bar Mass Shooting That Killed Four, Injured 17 Others Likely Targeted ‘Hit’ Job, Police Say
Police believe a mass shooting outside an Alabama bar that left 4 dead and 17 injured may have been a targeted ‘hit.’COLD CASES The Senseless Killing of a New York City Deli Icon Remains Unsolved Nearly 30 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Abe Lebewohl was the owner of the Second Avenue Deli in New York City. More than 20 years later, his murder remains a cold case.NEWS Top News of the Week: Man Accused of Killing Woman After She Laughs at Size of His Genitals; Cops Say Woman Ate Cat; and More
Top news of the week featuring an Uber driver accused of killing a woman who laughed at the size of his genitals; Ohio woman accused of eating a cat; and more.NEWS Mugshots of the Week: Woman Accused of Exposing Herself to Cops; Suspected DUI Crash in Indiana; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a woman who allegedly exposed herself to cops in West Virginia, police say; an alleged DUI crash in Indiana, cops say; and more.COLD CASES An Iowa High School Senior Was Killed in Her Car. A Surprising Piece of Evidence Helped Solve the Cold Case 40 Years Later.
A man was convicted of the cold-case murder of an Iowa woman 40 years ago. DNA from a gear shift and the victim's dress helped police decades later.NEWS Kentucky Crime Scene: Sheriff Surrenders After Cops Say He Killed Shot Judge in Courtroom Chambers During Dispute
A Kentucky sheriff is accused of shooting and killing a judge in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse. He then surrendered to police.COLD CASES Man Sentenced in Connection with 1980 Cold Case Murder of Nursing Student
Authorities in Kansas announced the sentencing of a man in connection with a cold case murder of a woman who was found dead in January 1980.NEWS Love is Blind? Charles Manson and Other Infamous Killers — and the Women Infatuated with Them
Here is the story of famous killers and the women who loved them. The women fell in love with the suspects after they were convicted of their crimes.NEWS ‘We’re Going to End This Now’: Houston Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Mother of His Children at Birthday Party
A Houston man was arrested after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend during their child's birthday party following a heated argument, police said.NEWS Gilgo Beach Murders: Authorities Reveal Details on 'Asian Doe,' New Suspected Victim of the Long Island Serial Killer
New York authorities reveal details on ‘Asian Doe,’ a potential victim of suspected Long Island Serial Killer Rex Heuermann.NEWS Monster of Avignon: Husband Stuns with Courtroom Confession He Drugged and Allowed Dozens of Men to Sexually Assault His Wife
Dominique Pélicot shocks Avignon courtroom with confession of drugging and allowing strangers to rape his wife over a decade, authorities said.NEWS Idaho College Murders: New Mugshot of Bryan Kohberger Released Following Major Court Decision
Bryan Kohberger's new mugshot shows a blank stare after his transfer to Ada County Jail, as he awaits trial for the 2022 Idaho student murders.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Supreme Court Issues Key Ruling in Bryan Kohberger Quadruple Homicide Trial
The Idaho Supreme Court moves Bryan Kohberger's murder trial to Boise, appoints a new judge, and transfers custody to Ada County.COLD CASES A California Woman Arranged a Meeting at a Local Market. Then, She Turned Up Dead in an Orchard.
A woman was called to a market in California and then found dead a short time later in a nearby orchard, police said. Today, her murder has become a cold case.NEWS Uber Driver Allegedly Shot Passenger Dead for Laughing at the Size of His Genitals: Cops
An Uber driver was arrested for allegedly murdering an Indianapolis passenger who laughed at the size of his genitals, police said.NEWS A Newborn Boy Was Fatally Stabbed in a Georgia College Dorm. Police Say the Baby's Mom Committed the Crime.
A one-time University of Georgia student murdered her newborn baby by stabbing him in a dormitory bathroom and hiding him in a trash can, authorities say.COLD CASES A California Nurse Went for a Jog but Never Returned. After Nearly 30 Years, Her Killer Finally Faces Justice.
A convicted felon serving time in Texas confessed to the cold case killing of a woman out for a jog in California almost 30 years ago.FEATURES 9 Infamous 'Murder Houses' Where Grisly Crimes Occurred — and the Stories Behind Them
You may have heard of these murder cases, but do you know where they happened or where the suspects lived? Here are nine famous 'murder houses.'NEWS Top News of the Week: Woman Accused of Stealing Casket with Body Inside; Nigerian Brothers Sentenced in Sextortion Scheme; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Vegas woman accused of stealing a casket from funeral home; Nigerian brothers sentenced in 'sextortion' scheme; and more.NEWS ‘Psychopath’ Florida Teen Claimed Mom Died After She 'Fell on Knife' — One Year After He Fatally Shot Dad: Sheriff
Florida teen Collin Griffith charged with murdering his mother, a year after killing his father in a separate incident, police said.NEWS ‘I Grieve and Cry with You': Mother of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Apologizes to Victims' Families, Insists Son 'Not a Monster'
The mother of a Georgia teen accused of killing four in a school shooting apologizes to victims’ families, saying her son is ‘not a monster.’NEWS Husband of Miss Switzerland Finalist Accused of Murdering Her, Using Hand Blender to Puree Body
Former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic was tragically killed and dismembered by her husband, shocking friends and family.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Judge Makes Surprise Game-Changing Decision in Bryan Kohberger Trial
Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial will be moved due to media coverage and security concerns; defense seeks to remove death penalty option.COLD CASES A Minnesota Man Was Accused of Stabbing a Teen Dozens of Times. He Will Never Face Justice for the Brutal Murder.
Teenager Julie Ann Hanson was murdered in Illinois in 1972, but her case went cold. A Minnesota man accused of the crime 50 years later then died in jail.NEWS Newlywed Couple in Michigan Charged After Groomsman Fatally Struck by SUV Following Wedding Day Dispute: Cops
Michigan newlyweds were charged after the groom allegedly struck and killed a groomsman with an SUV following a wedding argument, police say.NEWS ‘We Do a Lot of Shooting’: Bodycam Video Shows Deputies Questioning Father, Georgia School Murders Suspect
New video shows police questioning Colt Gray about school threats a year before the Apalachee High shooting; dad admitted gun access.NEWS Relative Says Father of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Bought Assault Weapon to ‘Toughen Up’ the ‘Too Gentle and Tender’ Teen
A relative claims the father of accused Georgia school shooter Colt Gray gave him an AR-15 to ‘toughen him up,’ leading to tragic results.NEWS Grandpa of Accused Georgia School Shooter: Father’s ‘Evil’ Actions Warrant Death Penalty for Provoking Massacre
The grandfather of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray says the boy’s father deserves the death penalty for his role in the tragic massacre.COLD CASES A Georgia Coed Was Raped and Brutally Murdered in Her College Apartment. Her Killer Remains Free.
Jennifer Stone was raped and murdered while attending the University of Georgia over 30 years ago. Her killer remains free and her homicide case has gone cold.NEWS Florida Teen Accused of Manslaughter After 'Easily Preventable' DUI Crash Kills 'Innocent' 2-Year-Old Boy Riding Tricycle: Police
A Florida teen accused of DUI manslaughter after allegedly driving drunk and fatally hitting a 2-year-old boy on a tricycle.FEATURES Trips from Hell: The Tragic Stories of Americans Who Traveled Abroad and Never Returned Home
For some Americans, the dream of traveling overseas turned into a nightmare. Here are cases of people who went missing or who were murdered during trips abroad.NEWS Former Louisiana Mayor, His Daughter Shot Dead by 10-Year-Old Boy After Argument Over Video Game: Police
A 10-year-old boy allegedly confessed to fatally shooting former Louisiana mayor Joe Cornelius Sr. and his daughter after a video game dispute, cops said.NEWS Top News of the Week: Woman Tortured, Held Captive for 4 Years; Ex-Cop Accused of Murder; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Polish woman allegedly held captive for years in a barn, officials said; former cop accused of murder; and more.NEWS ‘I Should Have Left Earlier’: Alabama Woman Accused of Killing Her Partner, Dismembering Body with Chainsaw
An Alabama woman is accused of fatally shooting her partner and dismembering his body with a chainsaw while their young child was home.NEWS California Barber Used Lumber to Fatally Beat 6-Year-Old First Grader Who Wet Pants: Police
A California barber faces murder charges after allegedly beating a 6-year-old boy to death for peeing his pants while in his care, cops said.NEWS Georgia High School Shooting: Teen Learns Death Penalty Fate, Father Charged with Murder After He's Accused of Gifting AR-Style Rifle to Troubled Son
Georgia father arrested after his son used a Christmas gift gun in the high school shooting, killing four and injuring nine, police said.NEWS An Alabama Man Went to the Hospital Suffering Side Pain. He Died After His Liver Was Removed by Mistake.
An Alabama man died after a Florida hospital mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen during surgery, leading to fatal blood loss.FEATURES ‘Bullet Holes Everywhere’: The Amish Schoolhouse Massacre and Two Communities Torn Apart (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man took girls hostage at an Amish school in Pennsylvania and killed five of them. Here's a recap of the case and the reactions of the community.NEWS Georgia High School Massacre: Family Defends 14-Year-Old Suspected Killer After FBI Missed Major Red Flags
The suspected teen has been charged as an adult in the deadly Georgia school shooting. The FBI interviewed him last year, but no arrest was made.NEWS The Alphabet Murders: Did a Killer Prey on 3 Girls in New York Because of How They Spelled Their Names?
Three children were killed in similar manner in New York in the 1970s. Was one killer responsible for the cases now known as The Alphabet Murders?NEWS National Champion Gymnast Kara Welsh Fatally Shot in Campus-Area Altercation, Boyfriend Charged with Murder: Police
UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh, 21, was fatally shot near campus. Her boyfriend has been arrested and charged with homicide.NEWS Campus Horror: 10 Chilling College Killings That Gripped the Nation
10 stories about slayings on college campuses that left the nation in shock, from mass killings to murders stemming from romantic trouble.MISSING 8 Devastating Minutes: The Texas Kidnapping and Murder That Inspired the AMBER Alert System
Amber Hagerman was kidnapped and murdered in Texas in 1996. Her killing spurred the creation of the AMBER Alert system to help find abducted children.NEWS Florida Mother Charged with Murder of 4-Year-Old Son 11 Years After His Death: Police
A Florida mother was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son, 11 years after he was found dead in her apartment during an unsupervised visit, officials said.