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‘Architect of Ruin’: Boston Public School Dean Attempted to Murder Student He Recruited Into Gang, Had Sell Drugs to Students
An academic dean at Boston Public Schools sentenced to prison after recruiting students into a gang, having them sell drugs to students and pocketing the money.
Gannon Stauch Case: Colorado Mom Convicted of Killing 11-Year-Old Stepson, Her Attorney Calls Her Actions ‘Delusional’
Leticia Stauch willl spend the rest of her life behind bars after she was found guilty on all counts in the killing of her 11-year-old stepson Gannon Stauch.
An MS-13 Gang Member Wanted A Promotion. So, He Went On A Killing Spree To Boost His Resume.
A MS-13 gang member in Maryland was sent to prison for killing three people. Prosecutors said the gang member wanted a promotion and then went on his spree.
He Walked Off The Job So His Boss Fired Him. Days Later, He Returned To Get His Things...And Commit Murder.
A man walked off the job and was fired in Missouri. Days later, he returned and shot and killed his boss. Now, the employee will head to prison for life.
English Woman Accused of Paying Over $20,000 in Bitcoin to Hire Hit Man on Online Killers Market
An English woman was sentenced to over seven years in prison after going to the dark web to try and hire a hit man to kill an ex.
A Maryland Man Was Fired for Fraud. Now, He’s Serving Life for Terrorizing His Ex-Boss in His Basement, Fatally Shooting Him in the Head.
A Maryland man in "financial despair" shot and killed his former boss before stealing checks from him. Now, he will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Off-Road Rage: Elderly Washington Hiker Assaults Mountain Biker with Knife After Right-of-Way Trail Dispute
A Washington hiker was sentenced after a dispute over the right of way on a trail led to a stabbing, police said.
Minnesota Couple Fatally Shot Man Through Bathroom Door After Claiming He Refused to Pay for Erotic Massage
A Minnesota man was killed after a fight over an erotic massage. Now the couple has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for his death.
A Michigan Man Directed 2 Burglars to a Home to Rob. Now, He’s Going to Prison After They Got the Wrong One and Allegedly Killed a Woman Watching Movies.
A man in Michigan was sentenced to serve 15 to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a burglary gone wrong.
A Wisconsin Man Ordered Pizza with DoorDash. When His Driver Arrived, He Shot at Her with a 12-Gauge Shotgun.
A Wisconsin man ordered pizza through DoorDash. Once the driver arrived at his house, he shot at her through his front door, police say.
Convicted Killer Gets Life in Prison After He Ran Over New York City EMT with Stolen Ambulance
A man convicted of running over a New York City first responder with her own ambulance received a life sentence without parole for murder Wednesday.
Alabama Man Accused of Killing 7 Upset After Deadly ‘Lapse in Judgment’ Results in No Church Services
Should an Alabama inmate be allowed to leave jail and go to church if he's accused of committing seven murders?
Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh Hit with New Charges Weeks After Sentencing for Double Murder of Wife and Son
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has been indicted on two new charges, as he faces tax evasion charges in South Carolina, according to authorities.
A Georgia Couple was Unhappy with a Couch Surfer Living in Their House. So They Shot Him in the Head.
A couple in Georgia will spend years in prison after a judge sentenced them in the murder of their roommate in 2018, officials said.
An Iowa Woman Repossessed A Lawnmower She Sold A Neighbor After He Failed To Pay. So He Shot Her In The Chest.
A disagreement over a lawnmower lead to the shooting death of an Iowa woman and now her neighbor will spend up to 50 years in prison for her death.
A Las Vegas Man Used A Dog Leash To Strangle His Girlfriend With Her Children Present. Then He Tried To Hire A Hitman To Silence The Witnesses Forever.
A woman in Las Vegas was strangled to death with a dog leash while her children were at home. Now police say her boyfriend has pleaded guilty to her murder.
A California Woman Invited A Man Out On A Late-Night Lobster-Fishing Trip. Then He Drowned After He Was Shot And Dumped In The Ocean.
A southern California woman who led a man on a deadly fishing trip into the Pacific Ocean will spend nearly 22 years in prison for her actions.
Son Ordered Multiple Hits On His Mafia-Linked Dad. He Eventually Had Him Gunned Down As He Waited For McDonald's Coffee In Drive-Thru.
A New York man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder-for-hire plot to kill his mafia-linked father and take over the real estate business.
An Ohio Man Spun Out On Ice And Crashed His Vehicle Into A Parked Truck. So The Truck's Owner Killed Him In Cold Blood.
A man in Ohio was fatally shot after crashing into a vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot. The shooter was sentenced to life in prison.
Maryland Man ‘Heinously’ Raped Woman For Hours During Home Invasion That Ended In Her Fiery Murder: Prosecutor
A Maryland man will spend the rest of his life in prison for taking a woman’s life in 'the most brutal way possible', the State’s Attorney’s Office said.
TikTok Suitcase Murders: Washington Landlord Murdered, Dismembered His Tenants After Alleged Rent Dispute
A landlord in Washington state will spend more than 46 years in prison for murdering two tenants, stuffing them in bags and leaving them to rot.
‘I Couldn’t Stop’: North Carolina Man Admits He Was Struggling With Meth Addiction When He Strangled His Wife
A man in North Carolina will 'effectively' spend the rest of his life behind bars after he admitted he killed his wife while addicted to drugs, a judge said.
Oklahoma City Jail Guards Wanted To Teach Inmates A Lesson. So They Forced Them To Listen To The Children's Song 'Baby Shark' On Repeat.
Oklahoma City jail guards pleaded no contest after torturing inmates by making them listen to 'Baby Shark' on repeat for hours, officials said.
A Tennessee School Nurse Covertly Collected Images Of Girls, Women In Hospital Rooms, Airports And Tanning Beds. He’ll Now Spend Decades Behind Bars.
A former Tennessee school nurse must serve over 24 years in prison on after he used a hidden camera to capture illicit images of minors, prosecutors announced.
Missouri Man Sent Nude Photos To 14-Year-Old Foster Girl He Sexually Abused, Impregnated, Officials Say
A man in Missouri has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing and impregnating a 14-year-old child while she was in foster care, according to authorities.
‘That’s My Baby Boy’: Drunk Man Gets Prison Time After Calling Wrong Number To Hire Hitman To Kill His Son
A drunk man in Ohio mistakenly called the wrong number in an attempt to hire a hitman to kill his son and now he was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Woman Beat To Death With Golf Club. Now, Her Boyfriend Will Spend Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Her Murder.
A woman in New Mexico was kidnapped and beat to death with a golf club. Now, her boyfriend has pled guilty to her murder, authorities said.
Come Hungry, Leave In Cuffs: 2 Virginia Inmates Who Used Toothbrush To Escape Jail Arrested Next Day At IHOP, Cops Say
Two inmates in Virginia broke through the wall of their jail and escaped, and police say they found the fugitives the next day at an IHOP.
A Man Told His Pal He Had ADHD. Then He Fatally Stabbed Him And Posted Video Of The Body On Snapchat Stories.
A man in Wrexham was sentenced to 16 years in jail after he fatally stabbed his friend and posted videos of it on his Snapchat stories.
88-Pound Human Slave Found In Pool Of Own Urine, Hypothermic And Barely Conscious
An 88-pound woman was found in a pool of her own urine in Australia and a couple was found guilty of enslaving her against her own will.
A Washington Mother Told Her Former Air Force Reservist Son To Wash His Hands. Then He Shot Her Dead.
A former member of the Washington Air Force Reserves will spend more than 10 years in prison for killing his mother after she complained about hand washing.
An Oklahoma Man Wanted To 'Release The Demons'. So He Killed His Neighbor, Cooked Her Heart And Tried To Feed It To Family.
It's a case not far from “The Silence of the Lambs”: a killer turning body parts of one of his victims into dinner.
Minnesota Man Sentenced To Over 35 Years In Prison After Fight Over Dice Game Ends In Murder
A fight over a game of dice ended in murder in Minnesota. Now the defendant will spend over 35 years in prison for his role in the shooting, officials said.
An Ohio Woman Couldn't Afford A Nursing Home For Her 'Perfect Freaking Grandma'. So She Drowned Her In The Kitchen Sink.
An Ohio woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison after drowning her 93-year-old grandmother in the kitchen sink and bathtub, officials said.
A Florida Man Thought A Librarian Disrespected Him. So He Murdered Him With A Machete.
A Florida man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he used a machete to kill a librarian who the defendant claimed disrespected him.
‘Cold-Blooded Murderer’ In Colorado Shot Her Postal Worker Ex-Boyfriend To Death While He Was Delivering Mail
A Colorado woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for killing her United States Postal Services former boyfriend while he was on his route.
A Texas Mechanic Cheated On His Girlfriend. He Then Stalked Her After She Moved Out And Killed Her New Boyfriend.
A man in Texas cheated on his girlfriend and they broke up. He then fatally shot his ex's new boyfriend and now will spend 23 years in prison.
An Iowa Man Said An Intruder Killed His Family And Shot Him During A Struggle. Then Police Found His Fingerprint On A Gun.
A man in Iowa blamed an intruder for killing his family. Now he will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him for their murders.
Alabama Man Will Die In Prison After He's Found Guilty Of Raping 18-Month-Old Female Relative
A man in Alabama will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty of raping an 18-month-old baby, authorities said.
‘I Just Wanted Her To Stop Cursing At Me’: Man Convicted Of Strangling His Ex-Wife To Death During Fight
A Colorado man was found guilty of killing his ex-wife by strangling her because, he said, she wouldn’t stop cursing at him.
Ohio Woman Says She Wasn’t In ‘Right State Of Mind’ When She Fatally Stabbed Elderly Neighbors During Robbery
An Ohio woman was sentenced to serve anywhere from 37 years to life in prison in connection with the brutal slaying of her elderly neighbors during a robbery.
An Aspiring YouTube Personality Killed Her Toddler Son. She Then ‘Put His Remains In An Oven And Cooked’ Them.
A New Jersey aspiring YouTube star was sentenced to life behind bars without parole for the brutal killing of her toddler son four years ago.
Judge Says ‘Unqualified Menace To Society’ Used ‘Demonic Level Of Violence And Terror’ To Kill Father, Son
A Connecticut man was sentenced to a total of 120 years behind bars in connection with the violent deaths of a father and son over 35 years ago.
Prosecutor Says ‘Desperate Man Trying To Hide His Crimes’ Stuffed His Girlfriend’s Body Into Trash Can. He Now Faces Life In Prison.
A Kentucky man was convicted of murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the death of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a trash can.
911 Dispatcher Listened As Man Who Reported He’d Been ‘Shot To Hell’ Died On Call After Getting Struck 19 Times
An Arkansas man who admitted to killing a man shot 19 times in a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
A Man Became Infatuated With His Coworker. He Then Copied Her Key And Killed Her When She Came Home For Lunch.
A New Jersey man will spend more than half a century behind bars in connection with the stabbing death of a coworker he became obsessed with years ago.
Oklahoma Man Who Killed Mother Of 3 In DUI Crash Sentenced To Federal Prison
An Oklahoma man who killed a mother of three in a DUI crash was handed a sentence of 54 months behind bars, authorities said.
'Please Forgive Me': Suspect Admits He Killed 69-Year-Old Volunteer Inside Bathroom Of Her Baltimore Church
The suspect accused of stabbing to death an elderly woman inside her Maryland church in late 2021 has admitted to the crime, officials said.
West Virginia Teen Who Killed His Mother, Stepfather, 2 Brothers Sentenced To Life Behind Bars
A West Virginia 18-year-old boy who fatally shot four members of his family two years ago will serve multiple life sentences in prison for the crime.
Man Sentenced For Selling ‘Mass Amounts Of Drugs’ After He’s Caught Trafficking Almost 6,000 Fentanyl Pills
A Colorado man was ordered to serve decades in prison after he was found in possession of thousands of deadly fentanyl pills, authorities said.