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EXCLUSIVE: Wife-Killer Scott Peterson is profiled by FBI & police investigators in new REELZ documentary
A new documentary from REELZ looks at the famous case of wife-killer Scott Peterson and police along with FBI investigators profile the murderer.
Woman accused of killing her boyfriend in California, cops say
A woman was charged with homicide in connection to the killing of her boyfriend in California, police announced. The two were in a relationship.
California couple arrested in connection with 2018 murder in Oregon
A married couple was arrested in California in connection with a murder that took place in Oregon in 2018. The victim was found in the woods.
California man shot dead in apartment, suspect and girlfriend accused of murder
A man was shot to death in California apartment. Now police say the suspect and his girlfriend have been arrested and charged in connection to the murder.
He killed a cop after performing an execution. A judge sent him to prison, but the cop's family remains disappointed.
A man was sentenced to prison for the killing of a cop and another man in California. The suspect also wounded another police officer in a shooting.
Police make arrest in 43 year old San Francisco cold case, authorities say suspect may have killed others
A teenager visiting San Francisco from New York more than 40 years ago was killed and the case went cold. Police say they have arrested a suspect in the case.
‘Prolific' robbery crew arrested for allegedly targeting Asian women in nearly year-long crime spree: Cops
Police in California recently arrested an alleged six-person robbery crew that targeted Asian females across multiple jurisdictions, officials said.
Tesla employee accused of ambushing, fatally shooting coworker after they got into dispute, police say
A Tesla employee was taken into custody after fatally shooting a male coworker at one of the automaker’s manufacturing factories in California, police said.
Pool man accused of killing 93-year-old California woman for 'financial gain,' authorities say
A California man accused of slaying a 93-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. The suspect worked for a pool service company.
A waitress was murdered in California. Decades later, police say DNA helped solve her killing.
DNA helped solve a cold case murder from 1996, cops say. The victim was murdered while working as a waitress. The suspect was already in jail for sexual assault charges.
SWAT team arrests man after 76-year-old’s body found in storage unit in California, cops say
A 76-year-old man's body was found in a storage unit in Sonora, California. Cops searched for the person responsible until the suspect was arrested by a SWAT team.
Man turns himself in for murder after allegedly shooting, killing a person
A man was murdered in Barstow, California on Dec. 6. Police identified a suspect and searched his home. Later, the suspect turned himself in to police on a murder charge.
Road rage incident leads to one man being killed, another accused of murder
A road rage incident in California led to one man being shot death and a second man being arrested and charged with his murder, police said.
Authorities in Mexico apprehend fugitives in connection to fatal shooting in crowded California diner
Authorities have arrested two fugitives who fled to Mexico after the murder of a man in a California diner late last summer. They were recently caught.
Suspects accused of double murder in California before police find the victims
Police suspect that two men were murdered in California and are still searching for their bodies. Cops have arrested one man, and his brother is still on the run.
Mother, son killed in deadly home shooting. Police say motive unknown as a suspect is on the run.
A mother and son were killed in a deadly home shooting in California. Police say the suspect fled the scene and the motive for the shooting is unknown.
Man murdered two people in California during an 'exchange of gunfire,' cops say
A man has been arrested after an exchange of gunfire resulted in two deaths in December 2020. Another murder suspect is on the run, police said.
Woman arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $300,000 in items from Prada, Gucci and other luxury retailers
An alleged shoplifter in Southern California is accused of lifting more than 2,300 items worth over $300,000 from multiple high-end stores, authorities said.
Alleged drug dealer charged with murder after California man dies from fentanyl, cops said
A drug dealer in California has been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man died from a fentanyl overdose sold to him, according to police.
Man kidnapped 8-year-old child near park in California, cops say
A transient man has been accused of kidnapping in California. Cops say he forced an 8-year-old child to enter his tent. The child escaped the area.
2 men break into home and assaulted a 9-year-old autistic boy while he slept, police say
Police say two men broke into a home in California and assaulted a 9-year-old boy with autism as he slept. The suspects fled the scene and police are searching for them.
Man denied loans accused of threatening to ‘start bombing’ Small Business Administration offices, ‘beating' staff
A California man denied loans is accused of making threats to bomb a Small Business Administration office and assault employees at the agency.
California man led cops on high-speed chase after fatal mid-afternoon shooting: report
Hanford police said Jeremy Scott led a high-speed chase topping out over 100 mph after he reportedly shot and killed a 29-year-old California man.
Shooting leaves California man dead, another charged with murder, police say
A shooting in California left one man dead. Police say the suspect in the shooting has been arrested and charged with murder in Fresno County.
California man drives drunk causing head-on crash that kills 71-year-old man, police say
A California man drove drunk, which caused a head-on crash, authorities said. According to police, a 71-year-old man was killed and the driver is charged with murder.
California man allegedly stabbed and killed 2 people near railroad tracks
A man allegedly stabbed and killed two people near railroad tracks in Lodi, California. Police say the suspect and the victims knew each other.
He helped his family to commit suicide and told them he would do the same. Instead, he surrendered to the police.
A man was sentenced to prison in California for killing his kids and helping his wife commit suicide. He said he would kill himself but instead surrendered to police.
Husband allegedly shot and killed his wife while their 4-year-old child was in the next room
A man has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his estranged wife. His wife's roommate and their child were in the next room at the time.
U.S. vet wanted to commit mass murder and blow up a political rally. He didn't downplay his desires, even during trial.
A U.S. veteran had a plan to commit mass murder by blowing up a political rally in California with a bomb. He was sentenced to federal prison for his crime.
Man allegedly shattered cars' windows, then threatened to shoot cops who arrived to arrest him
A man allegedly threatened to shoot cops after they tried to arrest him for vandalism. He has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony vandalism.
Man accused of raping woman he met through dating app. Police say there may be more victims.
A man in California is accused of raping a woman he met through the dating app "Shout." Police say there may be more victims in the Los Angeles area.
2 California men arrested after driver who crashed into their car on Halloween fatally shot
Two California suspects are behind after they got into a minor car crash and allegedly followed one of the drivers and shot him dead, police said.
Woman wakes to find naked man had broken into her bedroom, police said
A man faces charges after authorities say he broke into a home and tried to rape a woman. The woman woke and ran from her residence, police found the suspect half-naked.
California school band teacher accused of having sex with minor, police say there may be more victims
A school band teacher in California is accused of having sex with a minor. Police say there may be more victims. The teacher was arrested at his school.
California woman found dead after leaving Halloween party with two active-duty Air Force members: Police
A woman was found dead over Halloween weekend in California. Two active-duty Air Force members have been arrested in connection to her death.
California ‘predator’ allegedly lured woman online for date that turned into 'horrendous, horrible rape': Cops
A California man allegedly repeatedly raped a woman at gunpoint that he met on a dating app, authorities said. Police are asking for other victims to speak out.
Registered sex offender in California now accused of killing his estranged wife
A San Jose man has been charged with homicide and assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the death of his estranged wife, police in California said.
He was caught in bed with a 16-year-old girl. He then murdered her and her family.
A California man was sentenced to prison for killing a teen and her family. The man was caught in bed with the teen by her stepdad before the shooting.
Band director at California charter school accused of putting a hidden camera on campus
A band director at a California is accused of putting a hidden camera on campus. He was charged with possession of child pornogrpahy and taken to jail.
Okaland man runs over suspect who was breaking into vehicles, police say
A woman in California was seen stealing from vehicles in a parking lot. Police say a man got in his car, ran her down and killed the suspect.
Man drunkenly crashes into taco truck killing one, the fled the area with beer in hand, police say
A California man crashed into a taco truck and jumped out of his vehicle with a beer in hand, police said. The suspect was charged with murder after a victim died.
Husband charged with murdering his wife nine months after she vanished. Police continue search for body.
A California mother of three vanished from her home last January, and her husband is now under arrest for suspicion of murder, police said.
A teen vanished while taking a bus in California 30 years ago. Police are now taking a new look at the cold case.
More than 30 years ago, a California teenager vanished while taking a bus. Now, Modesto police say they are taking a new look at the cold case.
Crossdresser stripped naked and exposed himself to 12-year-old girl in California, cops say
A crossdresser allegedly attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl in Corona, California. Police say he pushed her to the ground, stripped naked and made sexual comments.
Assault on two victims leads to hate crime charge for California man, police say
A California man beat up and assaulted two victims after a night out. Now, police say the man has been charged with assault and a hate crime.
Mom held drunken parties for teens and encouraged rape, officials say. Here's the details about the sex-fueled gatherings.
A mom held drunken and sex-fueled parties for teens in California, according to prosecutors. The suspect allegedly held numerous gatherings and encouraged rape.
Police arrest 3 suspects in 20-year-old cold case random stabbing attack after witnesses have ‘change of heart’
Police arrested three suspects for a 2001 cold-case murder after reinterviewing witnesses who were finally ready to talk, authorities said.
California doctor accused of hitting a woman with his car and then fleeing the scene
A California doctor has been arrested after he allegedly fatally hit a woman with his car, then left the scene without calling for help, police said.
Has the 'Zodiac Killer' just been identified? Group says they have a strong suspect as the infamous killer.
A group of investigators say they have a strong suspect in the Zodiac Killer case. But, police refuted their claims as the serial killer's ID remains unknown.
Toddler shot in the leg in California, two suspects now charged in the wounding
A man and a woman were arrested after a toddler was shot in California. Police say the 2-year-old was shot in the leg due to the negligent handling of a handgun.