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Tennessee Grandparents Charged in Connection with Death of Their ‘Adventurous and Bright’ 3-Year-Old Grandson
Officials in Tennessee announced the grandparents of a 3-year-old boy killed last year have been indicted in connection with his murder.
‘A Lot of People Want Him Dead’: Natalee Holloway Killer Joran van der Sloot Reportedly Attacked in Peruvian Prison, Sources Claim
Joran van der Sloot, the killer of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway has reportedly been attacked by two inmates in a Peruvian prison, sources claim.
Tennessee Man Accused of Violently Attacking and Slitting His Wife’s Throat Before Police Found Her Dead on Side of Road
A Tennessee woman's body was found on a rural road and now her husband has been charged with her murder, officials said.
Florida Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing His Mother Because ‘She Got on My Nerves’
A man in Florida went to his mother's house for the weekend and he reportedly told police he determined he would kill on the drive there, police said.
A Transgender Woman Hitchhiking in Oregon Declined Help From a Cop. Hours Later, She Was Found Dead.
A transgender woman was found dead in an Oregon field in 2001, and police have yet to solve the cold case. She was spotted by a cop hours before her murder.
'They Died Horrible, Violent Deaths': Andrea Yates Drowned Her 5 Kids but Beat Murder Rap (FPD CASE VAULT)
Andrea Yates horrified the nation as news emerged she mercilessly killed her five young children.
A Minnesota Man Claimed His Girlfriend Killed Herself. Now, He'll Spend Decades Behind Bars For Her Murder.
Minnesota man sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend after he claimed she shot herself to death inside her apartment, officials said.
Massachusetts Man Accused of Killing Woman in Road Rage Attack — 'He Knew What He Was Doing,' Witness Says
Massachusetts man accused of ramming vehicle into a woman during road rage incident, killing her.
All an Act: 5 Cases of Killers Who Crafted Stories and Lied to the Cameras After a Loved One's Murder
Here are several cases where people went to the media to talk about a loved one's killing. But, the truth was they were the killer and were lying to everyone.
FPD Top News of the Week: Jealous Teen Kills Boyfriend; Alex Murdaugh Must Serve Additional Time; and More
Top news of the week featuring a jealous teen sentenced for fatally shooting her boyfriend; Alex Murdaugh gets more years behind bars; and more.
Michigan Boy, 6, Involved in Fatal Shooting of 5-Year-Old Boy After Finding Gun in Grandparents' Bedroom: Cops
A 5-year-old in Michigan was fatally shot by a gun a 6-year-old boy found in their grandparents' home, state police said.
Georgia Father Sets Car Ablaze, Killing His 2 Trapped Toddlers After Fight With Wife: Officials
Georgia man accused of setting car on fire with his young daughters inside, killing them during a fight with his wife.
Teen in 'Active Shooter' Sweatshirt Accused of Fatal Shooting During Robbery Gone Bad
Missouri man wearing 'Active Shooter' sweatshirt accused of fatally shooting man during botched robbery.
Concrete Truck Driver Admits to Using Drugs Prior to School Bus Crash That Killed 5-Year-Old Boy, SUV Driver: Cops
A concrete truck driver in Texas was involved in a fatal car crash, killing two people, and cops allege he admitted to drug use before the incident.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murder After Elderly Roommate Found Buried in Backyard: Sheriff
An elderly North Carolina man was found buried in backyard. Now, police say his roommate has been charged with his murder.
New Jersey Woman, 75, Suspected in Fatal Beating and Stabbing of 81-Year-Old Live-in Boyfriend, Cops Say
75-year-old woman accused of fatally beating and stabbing her 81-year-old boyfriend to death in New Jersey.
Alabama Daycare Worker Arrested After Infant Dies at Facility, Cops Say
An infant died at a daycare in Alabama. Now, police say a 68-year-old employee has been arrested in connection with the infant's death.
Pennsylvania Teen Accused of Killing Mother After She Took Phone Away — ‘I’m the Reason My Mom is Dead’
Teen in Pennsylvania accused of fatally stabbing her mother during an argument over a cell phone.
Pennsylvania Man Slain by Chainsaw-Wielding Neighbor in 'Scream' Costume, Police Say
Man in Pennsylvania accused of stabbing neighbor to death while wearing a 'Scream' costume.
Father Accused of Murder After 9-Year-Old Son Found Dead in Car Set Ablaze Outside New Jersey School
New Jersey man accused of setting car ablaze, killing his 9-year-old son who was inside.
Convicted Double-Murderer Alex Murdaugh Hit With Another 40 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to These Crimes
Convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh convicted to even more time behind bars for financial crimes he pleaded guilty to.
A Missouri Boy Vanished While Riding His Bike in 1991. Police Believe There May Be a Link to the Case and His Sister’s Brutal Murder.
An 11-year-old boy's bike was found in a bean field. 32 years later, police said there may be a connection with his sister's brutal murder.
Fan Club President Shot Teen Tejano Queen Selena in the Back (FPD CASE VAULT)
Tejano music queen Selena was shooting to super stardom when her life was brutally snuffed out by her friend and fan club president Yolanda Saldivar.
Elderly South Carolina Man Faces Murder Charge After He Calls 911, Claims ‘He and His Wife Killed Themselves’
An elderly man allegedly called cops and claimed 'he and his wife killed themselves.' Now, police say he is charged with her murder.
A Washington Woman Died in a Suspected Staged Burglary. Now, Her Husband Is Accused of Murder for Hire.
A woman in Washington was found shot to death, and now police say her husband is a suspect in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme.
FPD Top News of the Week: Firefighter Accused of Killing Wife; Cops Say Baby Died After Parents Ignored Him; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Washington firefighter accused of killing his wife; Arizona parents accused of ignoring their child for 16 hours; and more.
Virginia Man Made Threats on 911 Call, Intentionally Ran Over Pedestrian After Fight with Father: Police
Virginia man called 911 and made variety of threats. Then, cops say he rammed his vehicle into pedestrians, killing one of them.
Michigan Man Accused of Stabbing Pregnant Girlfriend, Killing Her and Her Unborn Child
Police say a man in Michigan fatally stabbed his pregnant girlfriend, killing her and her unborn child.
'Extreme Cruelty': Massachusetts Man Bashed Girlfriend’s Head, Killing Her on Her Favorite Maine Beach
A woman was beat to death on a beach with a rock in Maine. Now, her boyfriend has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for her murder.
Michigan Babysitter Accused of Fatally Assaulting 3-Year-Old Girl Who Threw Up on Herself
A Michigan woman was babysitting a 3-year-old girl when she allegedly fatally assaulted her and then never called 911 for help, officials said.
Elderly Florida Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife, Faking Burglary Scene to Cover Up Alleged Crime
An elderly man in Florida is accused of faking a burglary scene to cover up the murder of his wife.
A Washington Firefighter Called 911 to Report His Wife’s Seizure. Months Later, He Was Accused of Her Murder.
A Washington firefighter called 911 and said his wife was having a seizure. Months later, he was accused of her murder.
Not So Super: Man Known as ‘Batman’ Accused of Fatally Shooting Friend in North Carolina
He was known as 'Batman,' but now he is accused of murder after officials say he fatally shot his friend in North Carolina.
Atlanta Man Beats Girlfriend’s 6-Year-Old Son to Death, Causes 'Massive Internal Bleeding': Police
6-year-old Atlanta boy found unresponsive at fire station. Now, police say his mother's boyfriend charged with his murder.
Kentucky Man, Facing Eviction, Accused of Fatally Shooting Elderly Landlord
Kentucky man was facing eviction, so he allegedly went and shot up his landlord's home, killing him, police said.
A Teacher Was Shot Dead in a Dunkin' Drive-Thru. Now, the Ex-Girlfriend of the Victim's Boyfriend Will Never Walk Free Again.
Officials say the killing of an eastern Pennsylvania grade school teacher was planned for months 'because of an ended affair.' Now, two sentenced to life.
Haunting History: Colorado Home Where JonBenét Ramsey Murdered Off Market After Sixth Failed Sales Attempt
The infamous house where JonBenet Ramsey was killed was taken off the market, after failing to find a buyer for the sixth time.
A Former University of Georgia Football Player Gunned Down a Store Clerk. Now, He'll Spend Decades in Prison.
A former football player at the University of Georgia sentenced for the 2021 murder of a gas station clerk, officials said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Baby Left Alone Dies While Mom Vacations; Cops Say Supermarket Worker Ejaculated on Food; and More
Top news of the week featuring an Ohio mother sentenced for killing her baby while she went on vacation; man accused of ejaculating on food at work; and more.
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.
North Carolina Woman Faces Murder Charge After She Runs Over, Kills Her Husband with Car, Cops Say
North Carolina woman now charged with murder after fatally striking her husband with car, cops said.
Two Utah Teens Arrested in Connection with Possible Abduction, Homicide of 21-Year-Old Trans Man: Police
Two teens in Utah have been arrested after a 21-year-old trans man was possibly abducted and then shot to death, officials said.
A Texas Woman Shot Her 80-Year-Old Grandmother in the Head and Then Walked into a Police Station to Confess: Affidavit
Texas woman reportedly walked into a police station and confessed to shooting her 80-year-old grandmother, police said.
Newborn Baby Boy Dies After ‘Frustrated’ Father Allegedly Kicked Him in Head Twice: Cops
A 5-month-old boy was taken off life support in Ohio after his father reportedly kicked him in the head while frustrated, police say.
Michigan Mother Believed 8-Year-Old Daughter Possessed, Fatally Beat Her Until She Was 'Unrecognizable': Cops
Michigan woman believed her 8-year-old daughter was possessed, so she fatally beat her to death, cops say.
A Florida Man Claimed His Girlfriend Died From Suicide. But Deputies Say She Suffered Stab Wounds to the Back.
Florida man accused of murder after he called police to report his girlfriend stabbed herself and died.
Florida Father Fatally Shoots Special Needs Son at Hospital, Then Turns Gun on Himself: Police
Florida man brought his adult son to hospital, then fatally shot him before turning the gun on himself, police said.
An Ohio Woman Left Her Infant Home Alone and Went on Vacation in Puerto Rico. Now, She's Spending Life Behind Bars.
A woman in Ohio sentenced after leaving her 16-month-old baby alone to go on vacation to Puerto Rico for eight days.
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.
Michigan Man with 'Bit of a Temper' Arrested in Connection with Murder of Burger King Coworker Ex-Girlfriend: Prosecutor
The body of a Michigan woman was found along the bank of a river in Flint. Now police say he boyfriend has been charged with her murder.