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GANGSTERS He helped orchestrate a murder to join the MS-13 gang, now he'll head to prison for it
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a California murder. The killing was an effort to join the MS-13 gang, officials said.NEWS Elderly woman accused of murdering roommate. Their friend suggests it may have been a mercy killing
A 76-year-old woman admitted to fatally shooting her roommate at an independent living center for seniors in California. Police have not named the victim.NEWS Rapper fatally shot while speaking with friend on Instagram Live: report
A rapper based in Los Angeles was shot multiple times and his death was recorded on video. Police are looking for a suspect in connection to the killing.NEWS He was released on parole. Now he'll head back to prison — this time to death row.
A man will head to California death row for a triple homicide over a car sale. The convict was released from prison just months before the killing.NEWS California man operated an organized dog fighting ring at his home, police said
A California man has been arrested after he allegedly organized an illegal dog fighting ring. Nine dogs were seized, and one had over 249 scars and wounds.NEWS Man accidently shoots girlfriend, then gets a gun turned on himself: cops
A couple was shot at a Chciago Puerto Rican Day parade, but police say man accidentally shot his girlfriend before he was killed execution style.NEWS Fireworks explosion in California injured 9 people, including several children, suspect in custody
A fireworks explosion in California injured nine people, including six children, on the 4th of July. A suspect has been arrested in connection to the explosion.NEWS California wine bar patron assaulted by bouncer, dies two weeks later
A drunk California wine bar patron was assaulted by a bouncer. Now, police say the customer died and the bouncer was charged with assault in connection to the case.NEWS Man charged with murder after remains of girlfriend found in remote area of California: police
A man in California has been charged with murder in connection to his girlfriend's death. The victim was reported missing in 2017 and her remains were found this year.NEWS California nurse accused of sexually assaulting three patients at hospital
A California nurse is accused of sexually assaulting three female patients at a hospital. The suspect worked at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo.NEWS California man admits he suffocated his wife to death because she hurt his pride, prosecutors say
A California man admitted in court that he suffocated his wife to death but allegedly blamed her for the crime because she had damaged his honor and pride.NEWS California man with ‘Jesus is love’ forehead tattoo accused of fatally stabbing man during fight
A California man inked with a "Jesus is love" tattoo on his forehead is behind bars and accused of murdering a man. Police say the victim was stabbed to death.EVIDENCE LOCKER Shocking video: Watch the moment a suspect murders a cop on his doorstep, then strangles a child
A police officer in Stockton, California, was shot and killed responding to a call last month. New video shows the suspect opening the door and shooting at the officer.NEWS Aw nuts: California man busted over 42K pounds of stolen pistachios, cops say
A California man was arrested in connection to thousands of pounds of stolen pistachios, police say. The nuts were being moved to smaller bags to be sold.NEWS Two accused of fatally gunning down innocent teenage bystander after fight in California
Two men have been arrested after a teenage bystander was shot and killed following a fight, California police say. The teenager was not involved in the fight.FEATURES These dads committed inconceivable crimes of murder. Do you remember their cases?
Here are some dads who committed unspeakable crimes that included the murder of women and children. Many of their stories shocked the nations when police made the arrests.NEWS California man drove truck into bar crowd while engaged in sex act, killing one, police say
A California man is accused of driving a truck into a crowd near a bar, killing one person. Reports say he was having sex when he crashed the car.NEWS Los Angeles dentist accused of sexually abusing at least 9 patients in his office
A dentist in Los Angeles has been charged for allegedly sexually abusing nine patients at his office, officials said. The victims were between 27 and 73.NEWS Mom tending to marijuana leaves 3-year-old to die in hot car, California cops say
A mother, and four other people, face charges after a 3-year-old child died in a hot car, California police say. The suspects were tending to a marijuana grow at the time.NEWS 67-year-old attacked by Amazon delivery person, cops say. Watch the video here.
An Amazon package delivery person in California attacked a woman at an apartment complex. Video shows the driver punching the elderly victim in the head several times.CELEBRITY JUSTICE Nick Nolte Mugshot: How an embarrassing pic helped him treat his addiction issues
In 2002, actor Nick Nolte was arrested in California after driving erratically. His mugshot became infamous, but the charges help him address his addiction issues.