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Virginia man had blank stare on his face after allegedly stabbing grandmother to death
On Oct. 27, the victim was at the Portsmouth home of her grandson for dinner and to spend the night but ended up dead. Now, the suspect faces a murder charge.
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.
Grandmother found dead with bag over her head, hands tied. Cops say her grandaughter, boyfriend are the killers.
A woman and her boyfriend have been arrested after the woman's grandmother was found dead in her home. She was found with a plastic bag over her head, police said.
84-year-old who ‘didn’t look right’ fatally shoots realtor, kills himself because he was unhappy with new home
An elderly man reportedly unhappy with his new home killed a real estate agent and then took his own life in a murder-suicide, Virginia police said.
Virginia man used object to beat 60-year-old man to death, police say
A 60-year-old man was beaten to death at a gathering in Virginia. Now police say a 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with his murder.
Man arrested for deadly shooting of woman in Virginia, but details scarce
A man was arrested after a warrant was issued for his arrest in Virginia. He is accused of shooting and killing a woman. He is charged with second-degree murder.
11 fraternity members indicted in connection with alcohol-poisoning death
VCU’s chapter of Delta Chi was permanently suspended in June, following the alcohol poisoning death of Adam Oakes. Now, 11 people have been charged.
He said his girlfriend died from suicide. But, police say her boyfriend shot her to death.
A Virginia man said his girlfriend died from suicide. Police say it was a homicide not suicide, as they charge the boyfriend with her murder.
Virginia man shot and killed his mom, who was found lying in a driveway, cops say
Police in Virginia said a man shot and killed his own mother. The victim was found lying in the driveway when police arrived. The suspect is charged with murder.
'Woodlawn Jane Doe,' in 1976 cold case ID'ed. Culprit still at large 45 years later.
Maryland authorities identified 'Woodlawn Jane Doe,' a 45-year-old cold-case victim, as a Virginia teenager. She was raped and murdered in a cemetery.
Virginia woman who was caring for missing 3-year-old girl cops fear is ‘in danger’ arrested with fugitive
State police in Pennsylvania arrested a woman in connection to the disappearance of a little girl who has not been accounted for since last winter.
Virginia teen accused of murdering his father, burying body in backyard: 'It's very scary and creepy'
A teenager in Virginia allegedly killed his father and then buried his body behind the family’s home, police said. He was charged and is being held in jail.
Mentally ill Virginia man beat his grandmother to death, cops say
A mentally ill man from Virginia has been arrested after he allegedly beat his grandmother to death in her home. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
The life sentence wasn't enough, so the judge added another 1,000 years to man who shot at cops, had child porn
A Virginia man who shot at cops, had child porn and was growing pot was sentenced to life plus 1,200 years behind bars for his crimes, a judge ruled.
Gang member who shot his murder victim 17 times learns his prison fate. Here's how long he'll spend behind bars.
A member of the Bloods gang was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of another person. The victim was shot more than a dozen times during a drug deal.
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.
High school girls' volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting one of her players: reports
A girls' high school volleyball coach in Virginia is accused of sexually assaulting one of her players. The coach was arrested and criminally charged.
Postal worker stole veterans’ meds from the mail, will head to prison for theft
A U.S. postal worker was sentenced to two years in federal prison for stealing veterans' meds from the mail. The postal worker delivered in Virginia.
Police announced arrests in connection to cold-case murder of U.S. rep's nephew
Four people have been charged in Virginia in connection to the cold-case murder of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings' nephew. The victim was shot in 2011.
Man turns himself in on murder charge of 72-year-old landlord who has been missing for months: cops
A 25-year-old Virginia man led police to the body of a missing woman months after her disappearance. He is accused of killing his 72-year-old landlord.
Virginia man gets into fight with wife, kills her and then turns self in to police, authorities say
A Virginia man got into a fight with his wife and killed her. Police say he then came into the station himself and admitted to murder.
He killed three people, including an innocent 13-year-old. A judge threw the book at him.
A man in Virginia was sentenced to seven life sentences in prison in connection to three murders. One victim was an innocent 13-year-old girl.
Virginia man murdered during argument, suspect arrested, police said
A man has been arrested after allegedly killing another man he was having an argument with in Newport News, Virginia. He was charged with second-degree murder.
Fight over rent money leads to foster mom's death, 20-year-old accused of murder
A foster mother in Virginia got into a fight over rent money with her son. Now, police say, she was murdered and her son was charged in connection to her killing.
Gunfire in Virginia parking lot leaves one dead, two suspects arrested
Two men have been charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in connection to a murder that occurred in a parking lot in Chantilly, Virginia.
Body of 5-year-old boy found in freezer, parents released on bond pending autopsy results
Police acting on a tip discovered the body of a 5-year-old boy stored in a freezer at a Virginia home. Now, his two parents face criminal charges.
Texas man arrested after sexually abusing children for more than three decades, cops say
Aaron Von Blackwolf, 46, has been arrested and linked to five child sexual abuse cases in Irving, Texas, and dozens more nationwide. Police say the abuse spans decades.
Three accused of ‘gruesome’ dismemberment of 20-year-old victim’s body in Virginia
Three people have been charged with kidnapping and killing a Virginia man, according to police. The victim's dismembered body was found in the woods.
Virginia man dies after assault at gas station, teen accused of murder
A Virginia man was assaulted at a gas station and later died from his injuries, according to police. A teen is now charged in connection to the murder.
Disagreement in Virginia ends in dueling gunfire, man dead, police say
A man has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Petersburg, Virginia on Sunday afternoon that allegedly started as a fight. The victim died at the scene.
Four admit to their roles in dogfighting operation, training pups to become vicious attackers
Four suspects pleaded guilty to federal charges for their roles in a dogfighting ring. Prosecutors say the group had equipment to train the dogs for the fights.