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Man Thought A Gun Was Empty When He Handled It. Second Later, His Girlfriend On The Couch Was Shot, Police Say.
A man in California accidentally shot dead his girlfriend as she sat on a hotel couch, police said. The boyfriend now faces a manslaughter charge.
They Killed Two Teens And Thought They Got Away With It. It Took Years But The Victims’ Families Finally Got Justice.
Two Teens were killed in California after a marijuana deal. It took years to make arrests and a few more to get convictions of the four killers.
Murder Suspect Gives Grinning Mugshot After Arrest In Connection To Woman's Death
A man in California gave a smiling mugshot after his arrest in connection to a murder. A woman called for help and was found dead minutes later.
Altercation Outside California Grocery Leaves Employee Dead, Suspects Arrested Weeks Later
Two people have been charged in connection to the murder of an employee at a California Safeway grocery store, police said. The shooting happened after an altercation.
DNA Identifies 75-Year-Old Man As Suspect In Nearly 40-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Of California Teen: Prosecutors
A 75-year-old man from Hawaii was arrested in connection with the cold case murder of a teenager in California almost 40 years ago, prosecutors announced.
California Babysitter Arrested For Murder Of 1-Year-Old Child Found Dead Near Railroad Tracks, Authorities Say
A California man who was caring for two toddler brothers was arrested after one of the children was found dead near railroad tracks, authorities said.
Woman Attacked, Raped As She Walked Her Dogs, Police Say. Homeless Man Arrested In Connection To Case.
A woman in California said she was attacked and raped as she walked her dog. Police said they arrested a homeless man in connection to the case.
Homeless Man Stabs Another Homeless Man To Death At California Library, Cops Say
A homeless man is accused of stabbing another homeless person to death at a California library, police said. The suspect was arrested after fleeing the area.
Man Accused Of Setting Fire To Car Killing 1, Arrested The Same Day At Homeless Camp
A man was found dead in a vehicle fire in California. Investigators said the blaze was set and arrested a suspect hours later at a homeless camp.
Woman Accused Of Stabbing Boyfriend To Death In Domestic Violence-Related Incident, Police Say
A California woman was taken into custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man in what police said was a domestic violence-related issue.
A Teenager Who Went Missing Decades Ago In California Has Reportedly Been Spotted Several Times. But Does He Want To Be Found?
Daniel Yuen, who went missing from a California school in 2004, has reportedly been spotted multiple times. Still, he's missing and may not want to be found.
Woman's Body Was So Badly Dismembered After Her Homicide She Couldn't Be Recognized, Cops Say
California police said an elderly woman was dismembered after her homicide and couldn't be recognized. This week, police said they arrested a suspect.
Woman Killed An 11-Year-Old Boy. Now, The Wicked Stepmother Will Not Hurt Another Child For Decades.
A stepmom in California was sentenced to prison for the death of her stepson. Officials said the child faced abuse, including starvation and dehydration.
Booze-Fueled Brawl Between Two Brothers In California Ends With Murder Charge, Police Say
Two brothers got into a brawl in the middle of a California street, and one is now under arrest for killing the other, authorities said. The victim was 29-years-old.
Man Found Dead Inside A Car. Months Later, California Police Said They Arrested The Killer.
A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in California in May. Months later, police said they arrested the suspected killer in the case.
Two Suspects Arrested For Murder Of Father Of Three During 2018 Home Invasion, Police Say
Authorities in California said they have arrested two suspects they say killed a man during a home invasion four years ago. They are in jail on murder charges.
DNA From Recent Sex Assault Links Suspect, 76, To 1980, 1996 Unsolved Murders, Authorities Claim
An elderly California man is accused of two cold case murders after DNA evidence from a sexual assault last year allegedly connected him with the crimes, authorities said.
‘Evil With No Moral Compass’: Man Fatally Shot His Two Friends, Tried To Kill Third Following Drug Deal
A California man ordered to spend life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering two friends and attempting to kill a third in 2017.
Suspect In Custody 3 Months After Young Couple Killed In Los Angeles Home
Police in California arrested a suspect in the double homicide of a young couple who were shot and killed at their home. The suspect is being held in jail.
Suspected Serial Rapist Accused Of Assaulting Vulnerable Women, Including One He Attacked Twice, Police Say
A California man was being held on $8 million bail in connection to multiple sexual assaults on women that occurred as far back as 2017, authorities said.
Teacher's Assistant Accused Of Inappropriate Contact With 12-Year-Old Student, Police Warn There Could Be More Victims
A teacher's assistant in California is accused of inappropriate contact with a student and sending her messages on social media. Police say there could be more victims.
California Cops Make Arrest In Decades-Old Cold Case. It's The Suspect's Third Time Facing Charges In The Killing.
Police announce arrest in the cold-case murder of a woman in California. It's the third time the suspect has been charged in the case of romantic jealousy.
Ex-President Of USA Softball Accused Of Lewd Acts With A Minor, Cops Say
The former president of USA Softball was accused of lewd acts with a minor. Police released few details about the alleged incidents that led to his arrest.
3 Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting, Police Mum on Motive
Three people face charges in connection to a shooting in California in April. Police have not detailed a motive in the killing. The name of the victim was not released.
Teen Charged In Connection To Death Of Man More Than Twice His Age
A teenager in California was arrested in connection to a March murder of a 49-year-old man. Police have not released a motive in the shooting.
An Air Force Vet Was Inspired By The Boogaloo Boys To Overthrow The Government. Then, He Killed Two Cops.
A former Air Force sergeant wanted to overthrow the government and decided to shoot to death two California police officers. Now, he heads to prison.
Man Tried To Get His Newborn To Stop Crying, But He Ended Up Suffocating The Child: Police
A dad in California is accused of suffocating his newborn girl to death. Now, police say the father has been charged with murder and booked in to jail.
Suspects Accused Of Assault, Robbery In Connection To String Of Violent Home Invasions, California Cops Say
Multiple suspects in California are under arrest after they allegedly robbed and assaulted victims during a series of home invasions, authorities said.
Man Sexually Abused Children For Decades, Including At A Daycare His Parents Ran, Cops Say
A man has been arrested on numerous charges of child sex crimes, police said. The incidents span decades and some happened at a daycare, cops noted.
Business Owner Found Murdered In Shop, Homeless Man Arrested In Connection To Killing
A homeless man is accused of murder in connection to the death of a business owner in California, police said. A motive has not been released in the case.
Man Shot Dead In Coachella, California, And Police Say They Arrested A Suspect. But, Motive Remains Unknown.
A man was gunned down in Coachella, California, earlier this month and police say they arrested a suspect. But, investigators have not released the motive.
A Navy Corpsman Had Returned Home From Walking Her Puppy. That Is When A Mentally-Ill Ex-Marine Shot Her To Death.
A former Marine, who is mentally ill, was sentenced to prison for shooting and killing a Navy corpsman at her home. The victim had just returned from walking her puppy.
Man Who Prosecutors Say Killed A California Woman Nearly 30 Years Ago Arrested
A retired cross-country truck driver who a district attorney's office say killed a California woman and dumped her body in Texas in 1993 has been arrested.
Altercation Leads To Fatal Stabbing On California Street, Suspect Arrested
A stabbing in California left one person dead and another person facing a murder charge, police in California said. The stabbing happened after an altercation.
Domestic Incident Turns Deadly As Husband Stabbed His Wife, California Police Say
A man in California is accused of stabbing his wife to death in California. Police said the alleged killer then tried to commit suicide after the incident.
Elderly Woman Stabbed To Death in California Home, Suspect Arrested In Another State
A man has been arrested in connection to a double stabbing in California that left an 87-year-old woman dead, police said. The suspect was arrested in Oregon.
High School Teacher Allegedly Texted Teen Hoping To Commit A Sex Crime. He Found Himself In Cuffs Instead.
A high school teacher in California is accused of texting a minor with plans to commit a sex crime, police said. He now faces charges and was released on bond.
He Was Mad At How His Sister Was Being Treated. So He Went To Her Tormenter's Home And Fired Twice.
A man in California will head to prison for decades for murder. He shot a man who was dating his sister, but she wanted to break up with him.
Man Found Dead In California Park Days Before Christmas, Suspect Nabbed 17 Months Later
A victim was found shot to death in a park in California in December 2020. After 17 months, police said they have arrested his suspected killer.
Elementary School Substitute Teacher In California Accused Of Molesting Four Girls, Police Say
A substitute teacher at an elementary school in California was arrested on suspicion of child molestation after an investigation, authorities said.
Woman Pretended To Be A Dental Hygienist For Years — By Stealing Actual Workers' Identifies, Prosecutors Said
A woman pretended to be a dental hygienist for years in California and when her qualifications were questioned would move to another office, prosecutors said.
Woman Found Dead In California Aqueduct Days Before Christmas 2020. Her Husband Was Just Accused Of Murder.
A man in California faces a murder charge in connection to the killing of his wife, who was found dead in the California Aqueduct more than a year ago.
Campus Security Guard Busted For Allegedly Providing Special Needs Students With Fentanyl, Police Say
A woman employed at a special needs school in California is accused of providing students with the deadly drug fentanyl, authorities claimed.
Woman Who Phoned 911 After Her Boyfriend Was Shot Now Accused Of His Murder, Police Say
A California woman was behind bars on suspicion of homicide for the death of her boyfriend, authorities said. She initially called 911 to say the victim was shot.
California Basketball Coach In Custody After Allegedly Attempting To Meet Underage Boy For Sex, Police Say
A basketball coach in California is in custody on suspicion of sending illicit messages to a minor who he allegedly attempted to meet for sex, authorities said.
Los Angeles Woman, Boy Arrested After Three Children Were Found Dead On Mother’s Day
A woman in Los Angeles was taken into custody in connection to the triple homicide of her children, who were found dead on Mother’s Day, police said.
His Neighbors Confronted Him About Speeding. As They Left, He Opened Fire And Killed A Teen.
A man was convicted in California of shooting at a car and killing a teen. The victims had approached the man to talk about his speeding in the neighborhood.
Anonymous Letter Sent To Police Leads To Arrest Of Cold Case Murder Suspect
Authorities took a Texas woman into custody in connection to the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in California over 26 years ago.
Bus Passenger In San Diego Accused Of Murdering Man Who Got Into Fight With Woman
A bus passenger in California who stepped in to attempt to stop a fight between another man and a woman now faces a murder charge, police said.
Fight Erupts At Cinco De Mayo Festival, Innocent Bystander Shot And Killed
A teen is being accused of murder after a man was shot at a California Cinco de Mayo festival. The victim was an innocent bystander, police said.