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Mother traveling with young daughter ambushed, killed after suspects allegedly lured her to ‘business’ meeting
Three people are under arrest after they allegedly lured a mother to a remote area in Tennessee and then killed her, investigators said.
Carnival worker in Tennessee accused of sexually touching teen on ride, asking for her name and phone number
A carnival worker in Tennessee worker is accused of sexually accosting a child who was about to go on a ride, police said. The victim was a teenager.
Virginia man charged with murder after man overdoses while at work, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly provided fentanyl to a man who later overdosed and died. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
Nephew of Tennessee Congressman found fatally shot in Nashville, suspect arrested after manhunt
A relative of a Tennessee state representative was murdered and his girlfriend shot and critically wounded earlier the same day, police said.
Mother admits to taking ‘me time’ outside as infant son drowned in a bathtub. Now, she'll head to prison.
A mom in Tenessee pleaded guilty to criminal charges after her infant drowned in a bathtub as she stepped away. The mom was sentenced to four years in prison.
County music star left bloodied, bruised in attack by Lyft driver, cops say. Suspect arrested.
A Lyft driver in Nashville, Tennessee, has been arrested for an alleged attack on country music star Clare Dunn. The attack happened after a missed turn, police say.
Man strangled to death man he found through dating app in Tennessee, cops say
A California man was charged with murder after he allegedly killed a man he found on a dating app in Tennessee. Cops say he strangled the victim.
Tennessee man steals trucks, runs over and kills owner, police say
A Tennessee man stole a truck and then proceeded to run over the owner with it, killing him, police say. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder.
Nashville man hurls homophobic slurs then cuts 7-Eleven worker's throat, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly slashed a 7-Eleven clerk's throat and stabbed their torso and arms. Police say he made homophobic comments before the attack.
Gunfire erupts at Tennessee waterpark, one victim dies and suspects arrested
Two women were shot during an argument in the parking lot of a Tennessee waterpark on July 31. One woman died of her injuries. Two suspects have been arrested.
Tennessee man wanted on murder charges gets arrested while shoplifting at Walmart, cops say
A Tennessee man was wanted on murder charges and was arrested after shoplifting at a Tennessee Walmart, police said. The murder charge was in connection to an overdose.
Miltiary member who leaked TOP SECRET docs to a reporter sentenced to federal prison
A Tennessee man in the Air Force and assigned to the National Security Agency was sentenced to 45 months in prison after he leaked top secret documents to a reporter.
Man allegedly kidnaps and rapes prostitute. Cops say he wanted to make her his "sex slave."
A Tennessee man allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a prostitute. Police say he wanted to make her his "sex slave." The suspect was charged with rape and other counts.
Man shot, killed after crash on highway, suspect charged with murder, police say
An Illinois man was shot and killed after getting into a crash on the highway. Now, police say the suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
Man high on fentanyl passes out on 4-month-old daughter, killing her, police say
A Tennessee man high on fentanyl passed out, landing on his 4-month-old daughter. Police say the daughter was killed and her father is charged with murder.
Taco Bell employees accused of setting off fireworks inside restaurant, sparking massive fire, officials say
A Taco Bell shift manager in Tennessee took the restaurant’s “Live más” slogan a bit too far and found herself in hot water for starting the restaurant on fire.
Mom slain, child kidnapped and AMBER Alert helps police track down the suspect
A child has been found safe in Tennessee after an Amber Alert was issued in New Jersey. Police suspect the father in connection with the child's mother's murder.
Woman charged with murder after Nashville man dies from drug overdose, cops say
A Nashville man dies from a drug overdose. Now police say the woman who gave the drugs to the victim has been charged with murder.
Youth minister and girls basketball coach raped children between 12 and 16 years old: prosecutors
Joshua Burton Henley, 32, was charged with child sexual abuse in three states. He worked as a youth pastor and volunteer girls basketball coach.
Ex-wife of MLK killer James Earl Ray arrested in connection to horrific animal hoarding case, police say
The ex-wife of the man who killed Martin Luther King, Jr., has been charged in Tennessee with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
Do you know where Summer Wells is? Mystery into 5-year-old's disappearance grows.
Summer Wells went missing from her Tennessee home last week and police continue to investigate. Though authorities admit, they have little info or suspects in the case.
Mom sees son on police bulletin, turns him in on murder accusations
A Tennessee man was seen on surveillance video murdering a woman in motel room. Now, police say his own mother saw the video and turned him in.
Man who allegedly kidnapped two Sam’s Club employees at gunpoint arrested
A man has been charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery after he allegedly kidnapped two Sam's Club employees at gunpoint.
Tennessee man assaults and rapes parole officer during home visit, police say
A Tennessee man assaulted and raped his parole officer during a home visit. The suspect stole the officer's gun and pinned her down, according to police.
Murder suspect tried to sell victim's car — with her dead in the backseat, cops say
Nashville police say they charged the boyfriend of a 44-year-old woman with her murder. A witness said the suspect tried to sell the victim's car with her dead in the backseat.