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Man Accused of Stabbing Mother, Burning Down Her Home in West Virginia
A West Virginia man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother and setting her house on fire, police said.
'Dangerous' Convicted Sex Offender Who Attempted to Buy 7-Year-Old Girl to Be 'Locked Up for a Long Time'
Scott David Bixler, a West Virginia sex offender, pleaded guilty after attempting to purchase a 7-year-old girl in Mexico.
West Virginia Mother Accused of Murder After 16-Day-Old Daughter Dies with Broken Arm and Ribs
A mother in West Virginia has been charged with the murder of her 16-day-old daughter, police said.
Parent Trap: West Virginia Father Accused of Planting Meth on Young Daughter During Traffic Stop
Police in West Virginia claim a father allegedly stashed meth in his daughter's hoodie after an officer pulled him over for a traffic stop.
Maryland Sex Offender Arrested in West Virginia After Parole Officer Found Dead in His Apartment: Police
A convicted sex offender in Maryland has been arrested after his parole officer was found dead inside his apartment, officials said.
'I Deserve Every Bad Thing That Is Coming to Me': Teen Set Fire That Killed Adoptive Parents
A West Virginia woman was sentenced to prison for an arson that killed her adoptive parents. She told the court she was sorry during her murder sentencing.
Two Roommates in West Virginia Needed to Pay an Electric Bill. So They Slit a Neighbor's Throat For $50.
Two people in West Virginia who slit a man's throat and threw his body in a stream after stealing $50 from him were recently each sentenced to life in prison.
West Virginia Mother, Grandparents Arrested After Teen Girl Dies in ‘Emaciated, Skeletal State': Court Docs
A West Virginia mother and grandparents have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, who authorities say was found unresponsive in her home.
'This Is Apocalyptic': West Virginia Man Steals Ambulance During Medical Emergency Response, Officials Say
West Virginia man arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance that was responding to a call at a sober recovery home, officials said.
West Virginia Woman Accused of Stealing a Truck and Kicking Police While ‘Hunting Pedophiles’
A woman in West Virginia stole a truck and then kicked police while being arrested, claiming she was 'hunting pedophiles,' cops said.
Taco Tuesday Drama: West Virginia Man Accused of Shooting at Man for ‘Eating All the Tacos’
A man in West Virginia is behind bars after he allegedly shot at a man because he was 'eating all the tacos,' officials said.
West Virginia Retirement Community Resident Looked at Her Visiting Son Wrong, So He Shot Her in the Chest: Cops
Ohio man accused of shooting his mother while he visited her in a nursing home because she looked at him the wrong way.
West Virginia Teacher Arrested After Student Accused Her of Duct Taping His Mouth ‘Ear to Ear,’ Cops Say
A teacher in West Virginia allegedly duct taped a student's mouth shut on multiple occasions in front of the whole class, authorities said.
West Virginia Parents Lock Adopted Teens in Barn for Days, Mom Claims They ‘Like It’: Cops
West Virginia couple arrested after they allegedly locked their adopted teens in a barn for days at a time with no food or water, cops say.
‘Slit Your F****** Throat’: West Virginia Man Accused of Holding Woman Hostage After Fight Over McDonald’s
A man in West Virginia has been arrested after he allegedly threatened, held a woman hostage after fight over McDonald's, cops say.
An 11-Year-Old Caught in the Middle of a Custody Dispute Vanished. Decades Later, a Newly Discovered Bullet Could Crack the Case.
In 2000, an 11-year-old girl in West Virginia was caught in the middle of a custody dispute. She vanished with her mom and they haven't been seen since.
A West Virginia Man Believed His Neighbor Set His Camper on Fire. So He Went Looking For Revenge Armed With a Gun.
A man in West Virginia heads to prison for killing his neighbor in revenge. The killer believed his neighbor set fire to his camper days earlier.
Child Rapist Who Escaped Arkansas Prison on Jet Ski Caught at West Virginia Hotel With His Family: Officials
A child rapist escaped prison with the help of his family on a jet ski. Now, police say they have caught him one year later.
An Intoxicated West Virginia Man Murdered and Mutilated His Elderly Roommate. Then, Her Dog Exposed What He Had Done.
An elderly woman was murdered and mutilated by her roommate in West Virginia. Then, her dog helped authorities find her body in a freezer.
West Virginia Couple Arrested After Starving Girl Jumps Out Second-Floor Window to Ask Family Dollar Workers for Food: Cops
A couple in West Virginia has been arrested after their daughter allegedly jumped out bedroom window, walked to Family Dollar and begged for food, cops say.
West Virginia Mother Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 3-Month-Old Daughter. Then, Cops Say, She Knifed Herself in the Head.
A mother in West Virginia has been accused of stabbing her 3-month-old daughter to death and then trying to kill herself, according to authorities.
Virginia Couple Arrested After 5-Month-Old Baby Brought to Hospital With Rat Bites Filled With Maggot Larva: Police
A couple in Virginia has been arrested after their 5-month-old son was treated for rat bites that were filled with maggot larva, according to authorities.
Massive Manhunt Nabs West Virginia Suspect Who Killed State Trooper, Officials Say
A suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of a West Virginia state trooper, authorities announced.
A West Virginia Man Killed a Woman With a Bat. He Admits He Then Stripped Off Her Clothes and Had Intercourse With the Body.
A West Virginia man who killed a woman with a bat and then dumped her body is headed to prison for her death.
3 Charged in West Virginia in Connection with Twin Toddlers Padlocked in Feces-Covered Room, Fed Ground Beef Under Door
A West Virginia mother, her husband and her boyfriend were arrested after 2-year-old twin boys were found in a padlocked, feces-covered bedroom, police said.
West Virginia Woman Accused of Murdering Her 92-Year-Old Mother with Morphine
A West Virginia woman is charged with murdering her 92-year-old mother with bottles of morphine, according to authorities.
West Virginia Woman Claimed She Shot Boyfriend During Attempted Rape, Buried Body Under Shed: Cops
A West Virginia woman was arrested for second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who went missing nearly a year ago, authorities said.
West Virginia Man With No Memory Of Allegedly Killing Man Says He’s ‘An Example Of How Far Addiction Can Ruin A Life’
A West Virginia man admitted with plea deal he would likely be convicted at trial of killing a man while drunk even though he had no memory of the incident.
West Virginia Man Arrested For Second Time In One Week After Stealing Same Car Twice, Police Say
A man in West Virginia was stopped for a routine traffic stop but ended up being arrested for the second time in one week for stealing the same vehicle: Cops.
A West Virginia Man Needed $40 To Get Home. So He Threatened To Do 'Crazy Things' To A McDonald’s Manager: Sheriff
A man needed cash to get home, so he threatened a McDonald's employee in order to get it, police said.
West Virginia Woman Admits She Murdered Another Woman, Disposed Of Victim’s Body In Well
A West Virginia woman could spend the rest of her life behind bars for fatally shooting another woman whose body was later found in a well.
An Alleged Drug Dealer Believed A Man Stole 7 Ounces Of Marijuana From Her, So She Shot Him Dead, Police Say
A Michigan woman has pleaded not guilty to murdering a man in West Virginia police believe was shot because he stole marijuana from her.
Police Find Woman With Bruises Head To Toe And Eyes Nearly Swollen Shut. Now, Her Boyfriend Is Behind Bars.
A West Virginia man has been arrested after police found his girlfriend with bruises head to toe. Her eyes were nearly swollen shut as well.
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.
West Virginia Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Up Middle School Is Behind Bars
A West Virginia man who police say threatened to shoot up a middle school has been arrested. The threat was sent out on social media, police say.
West Virginia School Bus Driver Was On Drugs When He Hit Utility Pole, Police Say
West Virginia State police say a school bus driver who crashed into a utility pole was under the influence of drugs. He recently was charged with DUI.
West Virginia Man Accused Of Making Possible Pipe Bomb As ‘Christmas Gift For His Supervisor’: Criminal Complaint
A man in West Virginia is accused of making a pipe bomb while at work, according to a report. He wanted to give it to his boss, authorities said.
Police Find Bloody Murder Suspect Holding Knife Over Victim: Report
A man in West Virginia was arrested and charged with murder after being found bloody and holding a knife over a victim, according to a report.
A Man Admitted To Killing His Wife, Police Say. He Said He Blacked Out After Hitting Her.
A man in West Virginia told police that he killed his wife and was found with blood on his clothes, according to a report. The suspect was charged with murder.
Texas Suspect Accused Of Cold-Case Murder Of Missing West Virginia Man Featured On FrontPageDetectives
A man was identified as a suspect in connection with the murder of a man whose skeletal remains were found nearly 15 years after he vanished in West Virginia.
West Virginia man Sticks Out His Tongue In Mugshot After His Arrest On Suspicion Of Kidnapping
A man in West Virginia is accused of kidnapping a victim and forcing him to drive around for hours. The suspect stuck out his tongue in his police mugshot.
West Virginia Man Allegedly Battered Woman He Believed Was Sleeping With His Brother, Police Claim
A West Virginia man allegedly hit a woman because he believed she had been sleeping with his brother, authorities said. He was charged with domestic battery.
Experts Say A Child Could Have Survived After Eating THC Gummies With Immediate Care. His Mom Didn't Provide it.
A mom in Virginia has been charged with child neglect and murder after her toddler son ate THC gummies and died, officials said. She is being held in jail.
Man Held In Montana For Unrelated Crime Admits To 1993 Cold Case Murder, West Virginia Police Say
Authorities in West Virginia said they have identified and arrested a man in Montana in connection with the nearly 30-year-old cold case murder of a woman.
Man Suspected Of Murdering 2 Men In 2 States On Same Day, Police Say
An Ohio man is accused of killing two men in two different states on the same day, authorities said. One was in Ohio and the other was in West Virginia.
Husband Allegedly Murdered Wife One Hour After Cops First Responded To Their West Virginia Home, Official Says
A woman in West Virginia was found dead just over an hour after officers responded to a 911 call at her home and spoke with her and her husband, police said.
A Jealous Man Fatally Shot His Girlfriend’s Acquaintance In The Groin. He Could Be Out In As Little As 15 Years.
A killer saw his girlfriend with another man and flew into a jealous, shooting rage. Now, the convicted murderer will head to prison in West Virginia.
Shooting In Downtown College Town Leaves 1 Dead, Murder Suspect Arrested
A shooting in the middle of a college town left one person dead and another person facing a murder charge, police in West Virginia announced.
WV Deputies Arrived At Scene To Find Victim On Ground, Bloodied Man Holding Knife Standing Above Him
A man in West Virginia faces a murder charge after stabbing a person to death, police said. Authorities arrived to find the suspect and victim covered in blood.
A Man Shot His Friend In The Head And Then Burned The Remains In An Abandoned Home. Why Remains A Mystery.
A man in West Virginia was sentenced to prison for shooting a friend in the head and then burning the remains in an abandoned home. The motive was never made clear.