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.
MURDER & MAYHEM
'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.
He Killed One Teenager and Raped Two Others. Over Two Decades Later, DNA Helped Police Put Him Behind Bars.
A man was sentenced to prison in Ohio for killing one woman and raping two others. The case had gone cold, but DNA helped find a suspect years later.
Michigan Man Sexually Assaulted Pro Poker Player, Set Her on Fire While She Was Still Alive (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man in Michigan will head to prison for sexually assaulting and killing a professional poker player. The victim was set on fire before she died.
Florida Ex-Con Admits to 2002 Stabbing Deaths of Pregnant Woman, Her 6-Year-Old Son in Alabama: Police
An ex-con recently released from prison in Florida allegedly confessed to the 2002 stabbing deaths of a pregnant woman and her son in Alabama, cops say.
Arizona Man Accused of Murder After Girlfriend Jumps from Moving Car and Dies During Police Chase
The boyfriend of an Arizona woman refused to let her out of the car, so she jumped out during a police chase and she died from her injuries, police said.
She Strangled Her Boyfriend and Stuffed His Body in a Freezer. Then, She Spent a Month Selling Off His Belongings.
A Mississippi woman killed her widowed boyfriend and stuffed his remains in a freezer. She then sold his belongings. Now, she heads to prison for murder.
A Texas Man Thought He Knew Who Killed His Friend, So He Fatally Shot Him. He Was Wrong.
A man in Texas thought he knew who killed his friend, so he fatally shot him. Turns out, he was wrong.
He Got into a Fight at a Wisconsin Bar After Things 'Popped Off.' When He Opened Fire Outside, 3 People Died.
A man in Wisconsin will head to prison for killing three and injuring three more in a shooting at a tavern. The shooting happened after a fight in the bar.
On the Run or Innocent Victims? Texas Father and His 9-Year-Old Son Vanished After Girlfriend Shot 6 Times
Was it one or three? The murder of Latricia White and possibly her family in Texas has stumped investigators for years. Can you help solve the cold case?
Family Tried to Stop Him from Driving Drunk with a Child in the Car. So He Shot and Killed His Sister's Fiancé.
A man in Indiana is heading to prison for shooting his sister's fiancé. He got involved when family tried to stop the man from driving drunk with a child.
A Man Was Found Dead in the Parking Lot of a Roller Rink a Town Over. But, How Did He Get There? And Who Killed Him?
A man was found dead in the parking lot of a Wyoming Roller Rink. Questions remain in the cold case, including how he got there and who is responsible.
Police Needed Nearly a Year to Find a Young Mother's Murdered Remains. They Still Haven't Found the Killer.
A young mom was reported missing in Connecticut. Nearly a year later, her remains were found in Vermont. Police have yet to solve the cold-case murder.
'In My Movies, Everybody Always Dies': Man Killed Native Women, Recorded Torture Death for 'Followers'
A man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison for the torture deaths of two Alaska Native women in 2019.
Alabama Girl, 6, Dies in DUI Crash After She's Pinned Under Vehicle
A 6-year-old Alabama girl was killed in an alleged DUI crash with an illegal immigrant behind the wheel, officials said.
It Took 45 Years, But Justice Was Finally Served in the Killing of a New York Teen Murdered in Her Apartment
A teen was murdered in her home in Buffalo, New York, in 1978. More than four decades later, her killer was sentenced to prison for murder.
Jailhouse Interview: Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Says Triggerman Was Accomplice in 1992 Robbery, Fights for Clemency
A death row inmate in Oklahoma is fighting for clemency, as he maintains his innocence even 30 years later.
Kentucky Woman Accused of Putting Newborn Baby in Trash Bag, Hiding Body in Trunk of Car
A woman in Kentucky allegedly gave birth to a baby and then placed it inside a trash bag and hid it in car trunk, police said.
A Pregnant Woman Believed She Was Moving in with Her Child's Father. Then, She Missed a Baby Shower and He Was Found Guilty of Murder.
A defendant in Maryland convicted of the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, who vanished shortly before she was to attend a baby shower, has learned his fate.
Missouri Man Charged in Connection with ‘Barbaric’ Torture, Death of Woman Held Captive in Dungeon
A Missouri man is accused of 'barbaric' torture of a Black woman before placing her in a barrel and shooting her.
NYC Suspect Arrested After Woman with Gunshot Wound to Head Found Dead in Trash on Sidewalk: Police
Police announced a man has been arrested in connection with the woman found dead in a sleeping bag near trash in Manhattan.
'Absolute Monster' Accused of Using Saw to Dismember 14-Year-Old Trans Girl He Met on Dating App
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after police say he killed a missing 14-year-old trans girl whose remains were found in a park.
A California Mother and Her Boyfriend Are Behind Bars After Her Daughter Was Found Dead in a Duffle Bag
Two people were sent to prison for the death of a 9-year-old girl. The child's body was found stuffed in a duffle bag in the Los Angeles area.
A Missing South Carolina Woman Was Found Dead in a River. Now, Her Son Is Accused of Her Murder, Police Say.
A missing woman was found dead in a river and months later, authorities say they have charged her son with her murder.
'I Deserve Worse': Recently Released Maine Convict Back in Prison for Killing Parents, Their Friends
A Maine man who was recently released from prison has been sentenced for killing his parents and their friends before heading to highway and shooting at cars.
Two Arrested, Including Husband, After Woman Drowns in Texas Lake While Boating: Cops
A woman drowned to death on the Fourth of July and cops say her husband and another man have been arrested for driving their boats drunk.
'It's Never Too Late to Seek Justice': Tip from College Student Leads to Sex Offender Pleading Guilty To 1983 Iowa Cold-Case Murder
Almost 40 years after a college student was murdered in western Iowa, a man has pleaded guilty to the crime.
A Florida Teen Wanted to Hurt His Ex-Girlfriend for Dumping Him, So He Fatally Shot Her Mother: Cops
A teen in Florida allegedly said if his ex-girlfriend 'was not with him, she could not be with anyone’ before fatally shooting her mother, police said.
Family Calls Man 'Coward' After He Decapitated Grandmother, Fled with Her Head One Day After Prison Release
One day after being released from prison, Luis Gustavo Aroyo-Lopez decapitated his grandmother and then fled the scene with her head.
A 3-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Was Killed in 2011. 'I'm Broken Every Day,' His Mom Says of Still Having No Answers.
A 3-year-old was shot and killed the day after Christmas 12 years ago. Minneapolis police and the victim's mom still hope to solve the cold case.
Florida Suspect Fatally Beats Victim for Mistakenly Thinking She Took Woman's Necklace Later Found in Owner's Top: Cops
A dispute over a necklace ended in murder after police say a woman 'snapped' and started punching the victim.
Man Accused of Strangling, Assaulting Escort in Las Vegas Hotel Before Leaving Her to Die: Court Documents
A man in Nevada is accused of strangling and sexually assaulting an escort in his Las Vegas hotel room and leaving her to die.
A Teen Was Brutally Murdered and Found Nude in a Utah Canal. Five Decades Later, Her Family Still Hopes For Answers.
More than 50 years ago, Johanna Leatherbury was found murdered and nude in a Utah Canal. Over five decades later, her family wants answers in the cold case.
Loved Ones Thought a Woman Had A Seizure at a July 4 Firework Celebration. Docs Said a Bullet Ended Her Life.
A woman was shot and killed at a July 4 firework celebration in Michigan. Her family thought she had a seizure, but doctors determined she was killed by a bullet.
An Illinois Mother Vanished Around the Fourth of July. Days later, Her Dismembered Body Was Found in a River.
A woman was reported missing in Illinois. Four days later, she was found dismembered in a river. Police have yet to solve her homicide, and it has become cold.
North Carolina Mother Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter After Daughter, 8, Dies in Hot Car While She Was at Work
A woman in North Carolina is accused of leaving her 8-year-old daughter in her vehicle while she was working.
Married Middle School Principal Stole from Students to Hire Hitman to Kill His Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend
A former principal in Missouri got two life sentences for hiring a friend to murder his pregnant teacher girlfriend, authorities said.
Killers Among Us: 4 Suspected Murderers Who Wore Mask of God-Fearing Family Man and All-Around Nice Guy
Here are the stories about four murder suspects who went on to live normal lives after the killings. Have you heard about their cases?
A Florida Man Was Moving into a Home. Then, a U-Haul Crash Led to Him Fatally Shooting His New Neighbor, Cops Say.
A Florida man reportedly crashed a U-Haul into his new neighbor's balcony. A fight ensued and ended with one man fatally shot, police said.
Intoxicated Driver Causes Head-On Collision, Killing His Pregnant Wife, Unborn Child and Another Woman: Cops
An intoxicated driver in Tennessee reportedly caused a head-on collision, killing his pregnant wife, their unborn child and another woman, police said.
‘What the F*** Did You Do?’: Pennsylvania Couple Arrested in Connection with Newborn Found Dead on Sidewalk
Parents arrested after cops find newborn baby mother allegedly threw from second-story window, law enforcement officials said.
Suburban Chicago Man Accused of Killing 90-Year-Old Grandfather with Axe
An elderly man was found dead in his suburban Chicago home, and now police say his grandson has been charged with murder.
Ohio Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Elderly Man, Injuring Victim's Wife at Nebraska Rest Stop
An Ohio man is in custody after he allegedly fatally stabbed an elderly man and injured his wife at a rest stop in Nebraska, officials said.
Alabama Man Accused of Killing Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend's Teen Daughter, Injuring Her 5-Year-Old Son
A pregnant woman's ex has been arrested for alleged murder of her teen daughter and attempted murder of her 5-year-old son, police said.
A California Man Went to a Gift Exchange. Instead of Giving Presents, He Fatally Shot His Grandma, Father's Girlfriend.
A California man opened fire at a Christmas day gift exchange, killing his grandmother and father's girlfriend. Now, he'll spend 114 years in prison.
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.