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JFK Assassination: Conspiracy Theories and Wild Whodunits Still Linger Over 60 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Hands down, the assassination of John F. Kennedy is the biggest "whodunit" in American history, with conspiracy theories still going around.
Ukraine Strikes Back: Downed $50M Russian Su-34 Adds to 332 Aircraft Losses in Nearly Two-Year-Old Conflict
Ukraine’s military keeps inflicting big losses on Russian hardware, with officials saying fighters shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter bomber.
Frenchman Discovers Giant 7.46-Carat Diamond in 'Magical' Arkansas State Park, Names Stone After His Fiancée
A man visiting the United States from France found a 7.46-carat diamond while searching in Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Louisiana Parents Accused of Attempted Murder After 2-Month-Old Baby Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries
A 2-month-old Louisiana baby sustains life-threatening injuries and now the infant's parents have been arrested, police said.
‘I’m Gonna Kill Him’: Grandfather Grieves 3 Grandkids Found Dead in House Fire Police Believe Their Father Intentionally Set
3 children have died in a house fire in New Orleans and police said their father intentionally set the fire.
A New Orleans Man Stepped on Someone’s Sneakers. Now, He’s Fighting for His Life.
A New Orleans man was left with brain damage after allegedly stepping on a stranger's sneakers and getting attacked, cops say.
Suspect Falls Out of the Attic as Feds Raid New Orleans House for Drugs and Guns in Undercover Sting
A suspect allegedly fell out of the attic during a raid at a house in New Orleans for drugs and guns, officials said.
A New Orleans Man Left His 10-Year-Old Son in a Running Car. Then, a Woman Got in and Drove Off With Both, Cops Say.
A New Orleans woman has been arrested after she allegedly stole a vehicle with a 10-year-old boy inside, according to authorities.
Four-Wheeling Bandit: Woman With Walker Tries to Rob New Orleans Bank But Can't Flee Fast Enough: Officials
A woman in New Orleans tried to rob a bank branch of $500, but she wasn't quick enough getting away since she was using a walker, police 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.
Elderly New Orleans Man Accused Of Murder After His Fiancée Shot Through Bathroom Door During Fight
A 76-year-old Louisiana man was booked Tuesday on charges of murdering his bride-to-be by shooting her through a bathroom door, officials said.
Elderly Missouri Man Visiting New Orleans With Wife Killed After Stranger Breaks Into Their Hotel Room: Police
A suspect was arrested in connection with the beating death of a Missouri man who was staying in a New Orleans hotel with his wife, authorities said.
Suspect Who Allegedly Shot At Officer, Killed Woman In New Orleans Captured After Manhunt In Tennessee: Cops
Authorities in Tennessee announced the arrest of a man who allegedly shot at an officer during a traffic stop and is believed to have killed a woman in Louisiana.
3-Year-Old Shot Dead In New Orleans, Suspect Was Also Wanted In Connection To Another Homicide
A suspect has been arrested in connection to two fatal shootings in New Orleans. In one of the cases, a 3-year-old girl was shot and killed, police said.
Two People Shot In New Orleans — One Fatally — And Police Say They Arrested A Suspect
One person was killed and another hurt in a shooting in New Orleans, police said. A suspect has been arrested, but no motive has been released in the case.
Man Lay In The French Quarter Shortly After Mardi Gras. Many Thought He Was Drunk, Turned Out He Was A Murder Victim.
A man was found dead in New Orleans French Quarter, though some thought he was just a passed-out drunk. Now, his case has gone cold though police have a suspect.
A murder suspect was shot and killed on his way to court, police say they arrested the alleged vigilante
A murder suspect was shot and killed on his way to court in New Orleans. Now, police say they arrested another man in connection to his homicide.
Man shot, killed by stray bullet on Bourbon Street. Woman accused of manslaughter.
In New Orleans, a victim was shot and killed by a stray bullet on Bourbon Street. Police say they arrested a woman and charged her with manslaughter.
Teen arrested in New Orleans Costco carjacking confesses to cops of killing 12-year-old boy, cops say
A Louisiana teen was arrested for a carjacking outside Costco and now police say the teen confessed to killing a 12-year-old boy. The suspect was booked in to jail.
Woman reported missing. Police say body parts found in freezer at boyfriend's home.
A New Orleans woman was reported missing and police say they have since found body parts in the freezer at her boyfriend's home. He has been arrested.
Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run on New Orleans' Bourbon Street
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The victim was dragged for a short distance, police said.
New Orleans man shoots 1-year-old son during domestic dispute, police say
A New Orleans man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after he shot his 1-year-old son during a domestic dispute, police announced.
New Orleans man arrested for murder after cop spots him on the street: report
Desmond Douglas Jr., 33, has been charged with second-degree murder. The victim was found unresponsive with head trauma and was taken to a hospital.
Duo beat up an alleged rapist, only to determine the rape victim was a liability too, cops say. So they killed her.
Two men in New Orleans beat up the accused rapist of a friend, police said. When he did not die, police say the men killed the friend to keep it quiet.
2 dead, 2 wounded after getting shot while working on New Orleans church project, police say
A man is under arrest in connection with a shooting at a New Orleans church that left two men dead and two others wounded, police announced.
Woman uses broken bottle to stab a man. He died days later, now she faces a murder charge, cops say.
A New Orleans woman used a broken bottle to stab a man. He died a few days later and now police say the woman has been charged with his murder.
New Orleans man shot motorist at gas station after cutting line during post-Hurricane run, cops say
A New Orleans man is accused of murder in connection to a fatal shooting at a gas station. Authorities say the shooting was during a gas run after Hurricane Ida.
Texas cops arrest 2 suspects accused of fatally shooting off-duty New Orleans police officer in botched robbery
Two Texas men face a possible sentence of death or life without parole if convicted of the recent shooting death of an off-duty New Orleans cop.
A New Orleans man allegedly killed his girlfriend, raped an acquaintance. Now, he's accused of another murder.
A man in New Orleans has been arrested for allegedly killing a man. He was already incarcerated for murdering his girlfriend and raping another, cops say.
New Orleans man accused of killing his public works' co-worker: police
An employee at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has been arrested after he allegedly killed his co-worker. He was charged with second-degree murder.
'I'm not a killer' says man after slashing pregnant girlfriend's throat, killing her: police
A New Orleans man slashed his pregnant girlfriend's throat then claimed that he was not a killer. Now police say he has been charged with her murder.
New Orleans mother arrested for stabbing and killing infant son, police say
A mother in New Orleans has been charged with second-degree murder after her infant son was found dead with apparent stab wounds. She is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Police: 5-month-old baby beat to death, mother's boyfriend charged with murder
A 5-month-old baby in Louisiana was beaten to death and police arrested child's mother's boyfriend on a murder charge. The victim was taken to the hospital after a seizure.
Seven years after a mother and daughter were murdered in New Orleans, police announce the arrest of 2 suspects
New Orleans Police charged David H. Wisham Sr. and Kenneth W. Jones Jr. with stabbing and shooting a mother and daughter in 2013. The men were arrested this week.