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‘I Grieve and Cry with You': Mother of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Apologizes to Victims' Families, Insists Son 'Not a Monster'
The mother of a Georgia teen accused of killing four in a school shooting apologizes to victims’ families, saying her son is ‘not a monster.’
California Man Accused of Killing 81 Animals in Hours-Long Rampage, Including Miniature Horses, Goats and Guinea Pigs
A California man was arrested after he reportedly killed 81 animals in a violent spree, cops said.
Husband of Miss Switzerland Finalist Accused of Murdering Her, Using Hand Blender to Puree Body
Former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic was tragically killed and dismembered by her husband, shocking friends and family.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Makes Surprise Game-Changing Decision in Bryan Kohberger Trial
Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial will be moved due to media coverage and security concerns; defense seeks to remove death penalty option.
Killed in Plain Sight: Inside 11 of History's Most Audacious Mob Hits
The sorted history of ruthless mob hits includes the public killings of bosses, gang members and rival mobsters.
Newlywed Couple in Michigan Charged After Groomsman Fatally Struck by SUV Following Wedding Day Dispute: Cops
Michigan newlyweds were charged after the groom allegedly struck and killed a groomsman with an SUV following a wedding argument, police say.
Kansas Girl Still Missing After Vanishing Days Before NYC Terrorist Attack: 'I Want the World to Remember My Niece Like They Remember 9/11'
A child in Kansas went missing from her home days before Sept. 11, 2001. But, once the terrorist attacks happened, her case fell out of the headlines.
Forgotten Legacy? Students Struggle with 9/11 Facts Just 23 Years After Tragic Terror Attack
Despite a 2023 Florida law requiring 9/11 education, many students struggle with basic facts about the terror attacks, revealing a knowledge gap.
Venezuelan Street Gang 'Tren de Aragua' Expands in United States: Who They Are and Their Potential Impact
Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is expanding in the U.S., linked to crimes nationwide and raising concerns over public safety.
An Indiana Woman Was in a Custody Dispute With Her Ex. So She Laced His Oatmeal with Fentanyl and Then Strangled Him to Death.
A custody dispute led a woman to lace her ex's oatmeal and then choke him to death. Now, she and two other people are in prison in the murder case.
‘We Do a Lot of Shooting’: Bodycam Video Shows Deputies Questioning Father, Georgia School Murders Suspect
New video shows police questioning Colt Gray about school threats a year before the Apalachee High shooting; dad admitted gun access.
Relative Says Father of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Bought Assault Weapon to ‘Toughen Up’ the ‘Too Gentle and Tender’ Teen
A relative claims the father of accused Georgia school shooter Colt Gray gave him an AR-15 to ‘toughen him up,’ leading to tragic results.
A Michigan Teenager Killed Himself After He Was 'Sextorted' on Social Media. Now, Two Nigerian Brothers Are Behind Bars.
Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi were sentenced to over 17 years in prison for a sextortion scheme that led to a teen’s suicide.
Pope Targeted: Indonesian Authorities Thwart Terror Plot Against Pope Francis, Arrest Seven ISIS Allegiants
Indonesian police thwarted an ISIS-inspired plot to assassinate Pope Francis during his Asia tour. Seven suspects were arrested with weapons and propaganda.
Grandpa of Accused Georgia School Shooter: Father’s ‘Evil’ Actions Warrant Death Penalty for Provoking Massacre
The grandfather of Georgia school shooter Colt Gray says the boy’s father deserves the death penalty for his role in the tragic massacre.
A Georgia Coed Was Raped and Brutally Murdered in Her College Apartment. Her Killer Remains Free.
Jennifer Stone was raped and murdered while attending the University of Georgia over 30 years ago. Her killer remains free and her homicide case has gone cold.
A Virginia Transgender Teen Disappeared Nearly 12 Years Ago. Then, a Man Who May Have Info Went Missing, Too.
Dashad 'Sage' Smith, a transgender teen out of Charlottesville, Virginia, has been missing for nearly 12 years. The last person to see them is also missing.
A Kansas City ‘ChiefsAholic’ Superfan Reveled in Social Media Fame. Behind the Scenes, He Committed Armed Robberies to Bankroll His Passion.
Kansas City Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ was sentenced to 17 years in prison for a string of armed bank robberies and money laundering.
Florida Teen Accused of Manslaughter After 'Easily Preventable' DUI Crash Kills 'Innocent' 2-Year-Old Boy Riding Tricycle: Police
A Florida teen accused of DUI manslaughter after allegedly driving drunk and fatally hitting a 2-year-old boy on a tricycle.
Trips from Hell: The Tragic Stories of Americans Who Traveled Abroad and Never Returned Home
For some Americans, the dream of traveling overseas turned into a nightmare. Here are cases of people who went missing or who were murdered during trips abroad.
Former Louisiana Mayor, His Daughter Shot Dead by 10-Year-Old Boy After Argument Over Video Game: Police
A 10-year-old boy allegedly confessed to fatally shooting former Louisiana mayor Joe Cornelius Sr. and his daughter after a video game dispute, cops said.
Drunk Las Vegas Woman Snatched Casket, Dumped Body Outside Funeral Home, Cops Say
A Las Vegas woman is accused of stealing a casket with a body inside, blaming a drunken blackout after consuming six beers for her actions.
A Minnesota Woman Admitted to Losing Her Temper and Hitting Her Crying 2-Year-Old Girl ‘Too Many Times.’ Now, She’s in Prison for Murder.
A Minnesota woman who admitted that she 'kept hitting' her 2-year-old daughter because she wouldn't stop crying was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Top News of the Week: Woman Tortured, Held Captive for 4 Years; Ex-Cop Accused of Murder; and More
Top news of the week featuring a Polish woman allegedly held captive for years in a barn, officials said; former cop accused of murder; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: Suspect Accused of Using 11-Year-Old Girl as Human Shield; Drug Charges in Arizona; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a man who allegedly used a child as a shield before attacking cops, officials said; drug arrest in Arizona; and more.
‘I Should Have Left Earlier’: Alabama Woman Accused of Killing Her Partner, Dismembering Body with Chainsaw
An Alabama woman is accused of fatally shooting her partner and dismembering his body with a chainsaw while their young child was home.
California Barber Used Lumber to Fatally Beat 6-Year-Old First Grader Who Wet Pants: Police
A California barber faces murder charges after allegedly beating a 6-year-old boy to death for peeing his pants while in his care, cops said.Georgia High School Shooting: Teen Learns Death Penalty Fate, Father Charged with Murder After He's Accused of Gifting AR-Style Rifle to Troubled Son
Georgia father arrested after his son used a Christmas gift gun in the high school shooting, killing four and injuring nine, police said.
An Alabama Man Went to the Hospital Suffering Side Pain. He Died After His Liver Was Removed by Mistake.
An Alabama man died after a Florida hospital mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen during surgery, leading to fatal blood loss.
Utah Mom and Boyfriend in Connection with 8-Year-Old Boy Who Allegedly Had Hair Pulled Out and Gun Aimed at His Head
A Utah mom and her boyfriend are accused of abusing children, charged with 29 counts that include choking and physical assault over several years, police say.
‘Bullet Holes Everywhere’: The Amish Schoolhouse Massacre and Two Communities Torn Apart (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man took girls hostage at an Amish school in Pennsylvania and killed five of them. Here's a recap of the case and the reactions of the community.
Georgia High School Massacre: Family Defends 14-Year-Old Suspected Killer After FBI Missed Major Red Flags
The suspected teen has been charged as an adult in the deadly Georgia school shooting. The FBI interviewed him last year, but no arrest was made.
Mayor in Florida Accused of DUI Told Bystander to Call Cops Since ‘Nothing Will Happen’: Arrest Report
Naples mayor was arrested for DUI after allegedly following a couple home, hitting their mailbox and parking on grass.
A Missouri Man Was Under House Arrest for Stalking His Ex. So He Removed His Ankle Monitor and Went to Kill Her.
A Missouri man was sentenced to prison for killing his ex, according to reports. He was on house arrest for stalking at the time of the murder.
Suspect in Custody After at Least 4 Victims Fatally Shot, Around 30 Injured in Georgia High School Shooting
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Casualties reported, investigation ongoing.
Zoo Owner Says Camel Never Bit '1,000-Lb. Sister' Star, Claims Her Date Was ‘Acting Crazy, Screaming and Yelling’
TLC star Amy Slaton claims a camel bit her before her arrest at a safari park, but the owner disputes her story amid drug charges.
A Colorado Man Claimed an Intruder Killed His Girlfriend and Left Her Bloody on the Floor — Turns Out He Was the Killer
A man in Colorado is in prison for killing his high school girlfriend. She was beaten and found bloodied in their apartment after an argument.
A Teenager Disappeared from a Small Alabama Town Over 25 Years Ago. The Case Remains a Mystery.
Kemberly Ramer went missing in a small Alabama town in 1997 and hasn't been heard from since. It's been over 25 years since she mysteriously vanished.
National Champion Gymnast Kara Welsh Fatally Shot in Campus-Area Altercation, Boyfriend Charged with Murder: Police
UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh, 21, was fatally shot near campus. Her boyfriend has been arrested and charged with homicide.
1,000-Lb. Sisters Star Amy Slaton Arrested at Tennessee Safari Park, Faces Drug and Endangerment Charges: Cops
Amy Slaton of 1,000-Lb Sisters was arrested on drug and child endangerment charges after an incident at a Tennessee safari park.
Woman Says She Endured Four Years of Torture After 'Loner' Captor She Met Online Kept Her Locked in Barn
A Polish woman endured four years of captivity, abuse and isolation in a barn by a man she met online, before finally alerting authorities.
Wells Fargo Employee Found Dead in Cubicle Four Days After Last Check-In — 'Nobody Did Anything'
A Wells Fargo employee in Arizona was found dead in her cubicle, four days after she last checked in, as coworkers noticed a foul odor, cops said.
The Skinny on Fatty Arbuckle: How a 3-Day Labor Day Bash Turned into Hollywood’s First Scandalous Trial
Fatty Arbuckle, a silent-movie icon, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman. After a series of trials, he was acquitted, but his career never recovered.
Campus Horror: 10 Chilling College Killings That Gripped the Nation
10 stories about slayings on college campuses that left the nation in shock, from mass killings to murders stemming from romantic trouble.
Dive Boat Captain Convicted of 'Seaman's Manslaughter' After 34 Die During Ill-Fated Labor Day Excursion (FPD CASE VAULT)
Dive boat captain sentenced after 34 people died in 2019 fire, officials said.
Florida Mother Charged with Murder of 4-Year-Old Son 11 Years After His Death: Police
A Florida mother was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son, 11 years after he was found dead in her apartment during an unsupervised visit, officials said.
Ex-Cop Accused of Murdering Pregnant Massachusetts Woman to Hide Sexual Exploitation of Her When She Was Young
A former Massachusetts police officer has been charged with killing a woman in 2021 to conceal his alleged sexual exploitation of her as a minor, police said.
Ohio Woman Kidnapped and Assaulted at Gunpoint After Going to Tattoo Artist's Home for Ink: Police
An Ohio tattoo artist has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint during a tattoo session in his home, police said.
Smoking Gun: 34-Year-Old Marijuana Joint Links Suspect to 1989 Hit-and-Run Death, Police Say
DNA from a 34-year-old marijuana joint helped North Carolina authorities identify and charge a suspect in a 1989 fatal hit-and-run case.