Mexico Took Down Drug Lord 'El Mencho' By Tracking His Girlfriend
Mexico’s defense secretary Ricardo Trevilla says surveillance on a girlfriend’s visit led officials to El Mencho’s hideout.
MURDER & MAYHEM
Serial Killer’s Chilling Five-Word Justification for 20 Brutal Murders
Richard Ramirez also called the 'Night Stalker' murdered at least 15 people during home break-ins, most of which occurred at night.
Rhode Island Hockey Shooter’s Son Sentenced for Black Church Arson a Year Before Dad’s Deadly Rampage
Rhode Island shooter Robert Dorgan’s son Colantonio used a lighter and gasoline to set fire at Shiloh Gospel Temple Ministries.
‘Not Even What His Funeral Cost’: Grieving Mom Slams Plea Deal in Son’s Fatal Crash
Oh’Ryan Brooks was under the influence of marijuana while dropping his children off at school and later used a THC vape pen while driving back shortly before striking the victim, Cristofer Suarez.
Rhode Island Ice Hockey Game Turns Deadly; Suspect Kills Ex-Wife and Son
Gunfire erupts at a high school hockey game, killing three including the suspect. Several others remain critically injured.
Man in Body Armor Fatally Shoots Army Veteran During Child Visitation, Claims Self-Defense
A 37-year-old man Nicholas Michael Mimms has been convicted of felony murder of his wife’s ex-fiancé Eduardo Gilberto Figueroa.
Illegal Immigrant On the Run From ICE Kills Georgia School Teacher in Fatal Crash, Police Reveal
Oscar Vasquez Lopez initially complied with ICE agents but then allegedly tried to escape.
FBI Refuses Cooperation In Alex Pretti Death Investigation, Minnesota Officials Say
Minnesota's top investigative agency said the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend, Tells 911 She “Got What She Deserved”
An Ohio man says he shot his girlfriend dead because he thought she was cheating on him, telling a police dispatcher in a 911 call that she "got what she deserved."
Man Shoots Stranger 9 Times After Feeling Embarrassed in Front of Friends
An Oregon man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after shooting a stranger nine times in the back following a confrontation in Portland.
Father Breaks Silence After Fatal Trump‑Related Argument Led to Daughter’s Death
Texas man claims he had no formal training and did not know how to operate a gun.
Ex‑MLB Star Confesses to Leading 'White Guys' Group in Prison
A former Major League Baseball player convicted of killing his father-in-law in Homewood back in 2021 is continuing to seek a new trial.
Transgender Teen Linked to Deadly Canada School Shooting
Jesse Van Rootselaar previously had firearms seized from her home during mental health checks, but they were returned after the gun owner filed a petition.
'The Worst Nightmare of My Life': Son of Man Killed by SWAT Says the Debate Is Missing Something Crucial
Lyle Federman was shot and killed by deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Department in April, 1998
Blood Brothers: How the Erik and Lyle Menendez Murder Case Became Made-for-TV Fodder
Here is a recap of the case against Lyle and Erik Menendez. The duo was convicted of killing their parents and now reside in the same California prison.
Too Many Lies: The Story of Murderess Jodi Arias and Her Dead Lover
Jodi Arias' case became a sensation with scandalous details and unbelievable testimony. Here is a recap of the murder and her many lies during the trial.
Poor Little Rich Boys: The Inside Story of Blood Brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez
After brutally murdering their parents, these sons of Hollywood privilege showed a shocking lack of remorse
A Florida Man Got into a Dispute with the 81-Year-Old HOA President at Their Complex. Then, He Shot Her Dead.
A man in Florida shot and killed two neighbors in an HOA dispute, police said. One victim was in charge of the HOA, officials noted.
An Iowa High School Senior Was Killed in Her Car. A Surprising Piece of Evidence Helped Solve the Cold Case 40 Years Later.
A man was convicted of the cold-case murder of an Iowa woman 40 years ago. DNA from a gear shift and the victim's dress helped police decades later.
For Over Three Decades Nobody Knew a Colorado Murder Victim's Name — DNA and Family in Israel Changed That
The victim in a Colorado cold-case murder from 1988 has been identified, police said. Akram Bada’an's identity was confirmed using DNA and genetic genealogy.
A California Woman Arranged a Meeting at a Local Market. Then, She Turned Up Dead in an Orchard.
A woman was called to a market in California and then found dead a short time later in a nearby orchard, police said. Today, her murder has become a cold case.
A California Nurse Went for a Jog but Never Returned. After Nearly 30 Years, Her Killer Finally Faces Justice.
A convicted felon serving time in Texas confessed to the cold case killing of a woman out for a jog in California almost 30 years ago.
A Minnesota Man Was Accused of Stabbing a Teen Dozens of Times. He Will Never Face Justice for the Brutal Murder.
Teenager Julie Ann Hanson was murdered in Illinois in 1972, but her case went cold. A Minnesota man accused of the crime 50 years later then died in jail.
Scott Peterson: Inside a Cheating Husband's Deadly Lies (FPD Case Vault)
It was almost a perfect murder. There was no way to prove that Scott Peterson killed his pregnant wife Laci – but then his lover took the stand.
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 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.
‘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.
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.
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 Florida Man Was Mad His Coworker Had an Affair with His Wife. So, He Turned to Murder.
A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for killing his coworker who was having an affair with his wife. Witnesses said the killer shot the victim several times.
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.
A Retired Maryland Teacher Was Found Murdered in Her Car: Family Hoped for a Quick Arrest, But They Are Still Waiting for Justice.
A retired teacher was found shot to death in her car in Maryland more than a decade ago. Today, the murder has gone cold but police still want to solve it.
They Met Online and Were to Live Happily Ever After. Instead, Cops Found One Buried in the Other's Backyard.
A woman reported missing from Florida was found dead in a yard in Mississippi. Now, the man she met online is in prison for her murder.
A Pennsylvania Woman Emptied Her Husband's Bank Accounts. Then, She Killed Him With Her Heart Medication.
A woman in Pennsylvania will spend life in prison after she fatally poisoned her husband using her own heart medication and draining his bank accounts.
A South Carolina Man Arranged a Date with a Woman on Tinder. He Was Shot 4 Times When Went to Her Home.
A South Carolina man and woman were sentenced to decades in prison after a Tinder date turned into a murder.
Missouri 'Package Killer' Committed String of Brutal 1990s Murders: 'I Still Dislike That Negative, Dark, Short Period'
The St. Louis area's convicted “package killer” will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to two murders from the 1990s.
A Jealous Man in Maine Wanted to Kill His Ex So 'No One Else Could Have Her.' Then He carried Out His Plan.
A Maine man was given two life sentences for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He left messages threatening to kill her over the relationship.
A Father in California Told His Son to Stop Drinking His Beer and Get a Job. He Killed His Dad Instead.
A man in California is in prison for killing his dad and his father's girlfriend. The shooting happened after his dad told his son to stop drinking and get a job.
Texas Authorities Suspect Serial Killer Behind Two Murders Six Years Apart
Texas police say DNA linking two murders — one in Austin and one in Bastrop County — points to a potential serial killer operating in the area.
The Menendez Brothers: Why Did Lyle & Erik Slay Their Mother and Father? (FPD CASE VAULT)
Front Page Detectives takes a look at the Menendez brothers and ask why did Lyle and Erik Menendez gun down their parents.
A California Woman Was Sexually Assaulted and Murdered. It Took Over 40 Years, But Her Family Finally Got Justice.
A man was sent to California prison for the cold case rape and murder of a woman in 1980. DNA advancement helped identify the killer decades later.
An Idaho Man Killed His Mom for Evicting Him Because of His 'Poor Behavior.' Now He's Living Behind Bars.
A man killed his mother shortly after she and her husband evicted him from their Idaho home. He was sentenced to life behind bars.
A Florida Man Woman Ghosted Her Ex-Boyfriend After Their Breakup. So He Fatally Shot Her While She Was on Her Way to Work.
A man in Florida was sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend because she disappeared on him.
The Real Godfather: Gangster Lucky Luciano Controlled Everything — Except His Own Death
Charles “Lucky” Luciano created the mob as we now know it, starting with the Five Points Gang in New York. But luck eventually ran out for the crime boss.
'Kind, Gentle' Grocer 'Mr. Norman' Was Working in His Delaware Market When 2 Robbers Killed Him. They've Yet to Be Caught.
The owner of a market in Wilmington, Delaware, was shot and killed during a robbery a decade ago. Police still hope to solve his cold-case killing.
A Florida Man Had His Pregnant Wife Killed for a $500,000 Insurance Payday. Then, He Found Out He Would Not Get a Dime.
A man in Florida had his wife killed for the life insurance money, but then found out he would not get a dime. Now, he's in prison for his crime.
A Target Worker Stole His Colleague's Lunch. So the Coworker Trained for Murder Before Fatally Stabbing Him in the Parking Lot.
Virginia man had his lunch stolen from work fridge, so he plotted and fatally stabbed his co-worker who stole it.
A North Carolina Teen Left Home in 2001 for an Appointment. Weeks Later She Was Found Murdered, But Her Killer Has Never Been Caught.
A teen left her North Carolina home and was later reported missing. Weeks later, her remains were found, but not her killer. Police hope to solve her cold case.
Jeffrey Dahmer Devotee in Louisiana Used Hookup App with Intent to 'Eat and Preserve’ Victims' Bodies (FPD CASE VAULT)
A Louisiana man who says he idolized serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer now is under two prison sentences for attempting to kill a gay man.