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NEWS Idaho College Murders: Prosecutors Warn of ‘Chilling Effect’ Amid Bryan Kohberger Courtroom Controversy
Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger have shown support for the defense's motion to prohibit cameras from the courtroom, according to authorities.NEWS Bodies in the Yard: Dorothea Puente Poisoned Tenants and Stole Their Cash (FPD CASE VAULT)
Serial killer Dorothea Puente poisoned her tenants and then buried their bodies in her yard while she continued to cash their Social Security checks.NEWS Headed for Retrial? Alex Murdaugh Defense Claims Official Tampered with Jury, ‘Pressuring Them to Reach a Quick Guilty Verdict’
The defense for convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh claims jury tampering in first trial, files motion for new trial.NEWS 'Doomsday Mom' Court Drama: Defense for Lori Vallow Files Notice After Murder Convictions
The attorneys for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow have filed a notice to appeal the murder conviction she received in May 2023.NEWS Privacy Please: Idaho College Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Wants Camera Ban in Courtroom
Idaho college murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's legal team has filed a motion to ban cameras in the courtroom.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Justice Delayed? Suspected Killer Bryan Kohberger Makes Major Trial Decision
Idaho college quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger made a major trial decision at a hearing on Wednesday, officials said.NEWS An Ohio Teen Drove 100 MPH Into a Building and Killed Her Boyfriend. Then, a Judge Called Her ‘Literal Hell on Wheels’ and Convicted Her of Murder.
A 19-year-old Ohio woman has been found guilty for intentionally crashing her vehicle into a brick wall, killing her boyfriend and another passenger.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger's Bombshell Claim 'Irregularity' and 'Failure' Occurred with Grand Jury May Doom Trial
In a new attempt to avoid trial, the defense team for University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger claims the grand jury was misled.NEWS Gilgo Beach Murders: ‘Voluminous’ Evidence Tying Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann to Killings a ‘Prosecutors’ Dream,’ Official Says
Experts say DNA evidence and cell phone records will play a major role in the case against Gilgo Beach suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann.NEWS Cold-Blooded Murder Or Mercy Killing? South Carolina Man Fatally Shoots His Father In Head on New Year's Eve
A South Carolina man argued his father's death was a mercy killing. However, the jury rejected that defense and now he will spend his life in prison.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger Reveals Alibi Connected to His Secret Solitary 'Habit'
In a new court filing, the attorneys for University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger reveal his alibi for the night of the murders.NEWS Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Sentenced to Death for 2018 Massacre, Killing 11 Worshippers
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded 6 others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, has been sentenced to death.NEWS Minnesota Man Fatally Shot Woman Because He Thought She Was a Police Informant. Now, He Will Spend His Life Behind Bars.
A man in Minnesota fatally shot a woman him and his friends thought was a police informant. Now, he will spend his life behind bars.NEWS 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Sentenced for Murdering Her Children, Conspiring to Kill Husband's First Wife
'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children in 2019 and conspiring to kill her husband's first wife.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger Trial Could Be Delayed After He Makes Bombshell Claim
The trial for Idaho college quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger could be delayed after his defense makes new bombshell claim, according to authorities.NEWS Jailhouse Call Exposes Strained Relationship Between Convicted Double Murderer Alex Murdaugh and Son Buster
A jailhouse call between convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh and his son Buster Murdaugh shows the two appear to have a tense relationship.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Victims' Families Want to Stop Demolition of Crime Scene House of Horrors
The families of the victims in the quadruple murder at the University of Idaho are calling to stop the demolition of the murder house before Kohberger's trial.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Prosecutors Make Major Decision on Death Penalty, Say Bryan Kohberger Had ‘Utter Disregard For Human Life’
Prosecutors announced they will be seeking death penalty against Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger, who they said had 'utter disregard for human life.'NEWS Eerie: Bryan Kohberger Prosecutors ‘Decline to Comment’ on Whether They’ll Seek the Death Penalty Against Idaho Quadruple Murder Suspect
Prosecutors for the quadruple murder case in Idaho have declined to comment in regards to seeking the death penalty against Bryan Kohberger, officials said.NEWS Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger May Fight Indictment, Lawyers Claim Prosecutors Withholding Evidence
The attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of the quadruple murders of the University of Idaho students, asked for a pause in the proceedings.NEWS Former Friend Testifies Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Threatened to Kill and Bury Her — 'She Said Something About Bleach and Trash Bags'
A former friend of Doomsday mom Lori Vallow took the stand and said Lori threatened to 'cut up' and 'bury' her in 2019, officials said.NEWS ‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow’s Hair Found on Duct Tape Used to Wrap J.J.’s Body, Officials Say
Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow's hair was reportedly found on the duct tape used to wrap her son't body after he was killed, according to authorities.NEWS Uncle’s Fingerprint Discovered on Plastic Bag Containing Decomposed Body of J.J. Vallow in 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Trial
Fingerprints of the adoptive uncle of J.J. Vallow were found on the plastic bag containing his decomposed body, authorities said.NEWS ‘Thrown Away Like Garbage’: Sister of 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Testifies About Grisly Discovery of Kids' Remains
The trial for Doomsday mom Lori Vallow continues, as investigators discuss finding her children's bodies and jurors hear phone call between Lori and her sister.NEWS TikTok Star Killed Mom's Lover to Hide Sex Tapes: Court
A TikTok star is on trial in Leicester after she allegedly helped her mother kill her lover in order to cover up sex tapes and photos, officials said.NEWS Daughter Of Woman Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Gannon Stauch Testifies They She Was Unaware Boy’s Body In Van During Road Trip — ‘I’m Still In Shock’
The daughter of a Colorado murder suspect says she never knew her stepbrother's body was in a suitcase during a cross-country drive, officials said.OPINION Inside The Criminal Mind: The Kristin Smart Murder Mystery And Push To Find The Killers
Kristin Smart vanished from her California college years ago and her case went cold. Decades later, police made two arrests and the trials are ongoing.OPINION Inside The Criminal Mind: Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Snipe At Each Other In Defamation Trial
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard continue to fight in a civil trial over alleged defamation. But how did the Hollywood stars end up against each other in a Virginia court?OPINION Inside the criminal mind: Why would Jussie Smollett allegedly plot in the attack on him?
Jussie Smollett was a TV star who claimed he was attacked. But, prosecutors said he made the whole thing up. He is now on trial in connection to the case.TRIAL ARCHIVES Jury hands down verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse shooting case. Here's what they decided.
A jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial for Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin. He shot and killed two people during police protests but claimed self-defense.OPINION Inside the criminal mind: Does Kyle Rittenhouse's upbringing explain why he was in Kenosha that fateful night
As Kyle Rittenhouse continues to wait for a jury in his Wisconsin murder trial, does his background provide an insight into his decisions and dreams?TRIAL ARCHIVES 'I defended myself': Live updates as Kyle Rittenhouse takes the witness stand in his murder trial
Follow along for updates as Kyle Rittenhouse testifies during his murder trial in Wisconsin. He shot and killed two people during police protests.NEWS Former cop convicted of fatally shooting his neighbor after their multiyear feud spirals out of control
A man in Virginia was found guilty of murdering his neighbor after loud music sparked the tragic unraveling of their years-long feud, according to reports.CELEBRITY JUSTICE Federal jury hands down verdict in R. Kelly trial regarding sex crimes. Here's what they decided.
A federal jury handed down its verdict in the trial against singer R. Kelly. He was facing accusations of having sex with children and other crimes.TRIAL ARCHIVES Jury reaches verdict in Robert Durst murder trial. Here's what they decided.
Robert Durst, a suspected serial killer, was found guilty of killing his friend in California. The murder is one of three that prosecutors say he committed.NEWS Man found guilty of 2019 strangulation murder of transgender teenager in Washington
A man in Washington has been convicted of killing a transgender teen. The victim was strangled and the suspect faces up to 20 years in prison.NEWS Plea hearing halted for boyfriend of woman who fatally struck son when she drove off after abandoning him
A hearing for an Ohio man who was reportedly pleading guilty to multiple charges in connection to the murder of his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son was postponed.NEWS Advocate fought for prison reform. Now, he'll spend decades inside for murder.
A man who fought for prison reform in California was sentenced to decades behind bars for murder. The advocate represented himself during his trial.NEWS Who killed Mollie Tibbetts? Defense makes case her murder was part of a sex trafficking ring
The defense for the man accused of killing Mollie Tibbetts made its case why he should get a new trial. They say a sex trafficking ring in Iowa is responsible.TRIAL ARCHIVES 'He’s pure evil': Man sentenced to prison for stabbing a college coed more than 100 times in case of mistaken Uber
A South Carolina jury gave its verdict in the murder case over the killing of Samantha Josephson and a mistaken Uber. The suspect was sentenced to prison for killing the college studentNEWS Father, son in Florida head to prison for killing and dismembering woman in custody dispute
A father and son in Florida will spend life in prison for the murder of the son's ex. Prosecutors say the killing was over a child custody dispute.TRIAL ARCHIVES Coed thought she was getting into an uber. Instead, it ended with her being stabbed more than 100 times.
Attorneys gave the jury the first details of the killing of Samantha Josephson in Columbia, South Carolina. She got into a car she thought was an uber and was murdered.SERIAL KILLERS Serial killer known as 'Hollywood Ripper" faces execution after being sentenced to death
Michael Gargiulo, a serial killer known as the "Hollywood Ripper," was sentenced to death. He killed two women in South Carolina, including a woman connected to Ashton Kutcher.NEWS U.S. Army veteran sentenced to prison for the fatal shooting of his cousin in Florida
A U.S. Army veteran in Florida was sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his cousin. The shooting happened when family went to check on the veteran's wellbeing.NEWS Famed lawyer F. Lee Bailey, whose clients included O.J. Simpson, has died
Famed defense lawyer F. Lee Bailey whose clients included O.J. Simpson and Patty Hearst, has died, according to media reports and the football star.TRIAL ARCHIVES Is Derek Chauvin a cruel murderer or average Joe doing his job? Sides lay out arguments ahead of sentencing
Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd in Minnesota and awaits sentencing. The sides laid out how long he should stay in prison in the latest update.TRIAL ARCHIVES Illegal immigrant found guilty of killing Iowa college student Mollie Tibbets as she went out for a run.
The man who killed Mollie Tibbets in Iowa was found guilty of murder following a trial. He will now await his sentencing and faces life in prison.TRIAL ARCHIVES Stunning testimony: Mollie Tibbett's accused killer says duo kidnapped him, forced him to help in the murder
Mollie Tibbetts was murdered in 2018 and left in an Iowa cornfield. The illegal immigrant accused of killing her told about how he was forced to participate in the murder.TRIAL ARCHIVES 'No Evidence': Defense gives details on Robert Durst as his murder trial restarts
Real estate heir Robert Durst is on trial for the alleged killing of his friend Susan Berman. Prosecutors say the killing was to cover up another murder.TRIAL ARCHIVES Found dead in a cornfield: Lawyers give opening statements in trial over Mollie Tibbetts' death
Mollie Tibbetts was reported missing and later found dead in a cornfield. The suspect in her murder faces trial in Iowa this week. Lawyers started by giving opening statements.