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COLD CASESA Girl Returning from Summer School Was Murdered in 1973. A Suspect Was Recently Identified — But Will Never Be Prosecuted.
An 11-year-old girl was abducted and murdered in California while looking for a ride home from summer school. Her case went cold until DNA pointed to a suspect. NEWSTennessee Pre-Teen Girl Accused of Fatally Suffocating 8-Year-Old Cousin After Fight Over iPhone
A girl in Tennessee reportedly got into a fight with her 8-year-old cousin about an iPhone, so she suffocated her to death in her sleep, police said. NEWSFatally Suffocated Boy Asked Neighbor to Adopt Him Just Before Foster Mom Laid on Him for 'Acting Up': Cops
An Indiana woman has been arrested after she allegedly suffocated her 10-year-old foster son to death, police said. NEWSBody of 9-Year-Old Boy Dead for Days Found Sitting on Couch in Arizona House of Horrors
An Arizona man has been arrested after police say they found the body of his 9-year-old son decomposing on the couch for days. NEWSTennessee Mother Accused of Fatally Drowning Her 7-Year-Old Daughter After 'Rough Day'
A Tennessee mother was having a 'rough day' and allegedly drowned her 7-year-old daughter to death, officials said. NEWSMichigan Mother of Six Was Afraid of Losing Her Other Children, So She Hid Her 3-Year-Old Son’s Body in Freezer
The decomposing body of a Michigan 3-year-old boy was discovered in a freezer, and the toddler’s mother has now been sentenced for his murder, officials said. NEWSAlabama 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. NEWSKentucky 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. MURDER & MAYHEMA 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. NEWSA New Father's 8-Week-Old Daughter Wouldn't Stop Crying. She Died After He Says He Became 'Too Aggressive.'
A Texas man who police said killed his infant daughter just days before Father's Day pleaded guilty to a first-degree felony murder charge. COLD CASESA 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. COLD CASESFamily Last Saw an 8-Month-Old Girl with Her Dad on Independence Day 1982. He Was Just Convicted of Her Murder.
A man in Michigan faces a murder charge 40 years after his infant went missing. Investigators have yet to find the victim's remains. The suspect said he doesn't remember that time. NEWSNorth 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. NEWSA Newborn Boy Was Fatally Stabbed in a Georgia College Dorm. Police Say the Baby's Mom Committed the Crime.
A one-time University of Georgia student murdered her newborn baby by stabbing him in a dormitory bathroom and hiding him in a trash can, authorities say. NEWSNew Jersey Woman Accused of Murder After Allegedly Drowning Her 1- and 3-Year-Old Children
A woman in New Jersey has been arrested after she allegedly drowned her two young children, police said. NEWSIntoxicated 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. NEWS‘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. NEWSWest 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. NEWSFlorida Father Claims His 6-Week-Old Son Died After 'Accidentally' Hitting Head on Knee: Police
A man in Florida allegedly confessed to 'bashing' in infant son's head, killing him, but claims it was an accident, police said. COLD CASESA Headless Child Was Found in an Abandoned St. Louis Home in 1983. Her Identity Remains Unknown and Her Killer Free.
The remains of a St. Louis Jane Doe were found in 1983 in an abandoned home. Today, police still don't know the girl's name or who murdered her. NEWSA 5-Month-Old Baby Boy Wouldn't Stop Crying. So His Dad Slammed Him Around Until the Newborn Died.
A Florida man is in prison for killing his baby. When the infant wouldn't stop crying, the dad slammed and hit the infant, prosecutors said. FEATURESWorld's Worst Dads: These Fathers Were Accused of Committing Inconceivable Crimes of Murder
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. COLD CASESWho Killed Kerry Patterson? Teen Vanished from her California Home in 1980. Her Skull Was Found, But Her Killer Was Not.
Kerry Patterson seemed to go missing from her California hometown in 1980. Her skull was later found. But, the case has gone cold and the killer remains free. MISSINGA 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl's Body Was Found in a River. Her Dad Will Now Spend Decades in Prison for Her Death.
A search for a missing toddler in Indiana ended four days after she was last seen alive with her father. Now he is going to prison for her murder. NEWSCouple Arrested After 2-Year-Old Son's Body, Nearly Completely Covered in Injuries, Found in Trash: Prosecutor
A couple in Nevada has been arrested after they allegedly killed their 2-year-old son and left his body in a dumpster, police said. COLD CASESA 13-Year-Old Maryland Girl Was Found Dead Behind an Apartment Building. Police Have Yet to Find Her Killer.
Police in Baltimore County, Maryland, continue to investigate the death of teen Sarah Forrester, who was killed over two decades ago. NEWSAn Illinois Man Used Disney Cups to Lure a Teenage Girl into His Home. Then, He Strangled Her to Death.
An Illinois man awaits sentencing after he was convicted of strangling a teenage girl he lured to his home with the promise of Disney cups after a garage sale. NEWS'Random Act of Violence' at Ohio Grocery Store Leaves 3-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed, Mother Injured: Police
An Ohio woman is behind bars after police say she fatally stabbed a 3-year-old boy and injured his mother in a random grocery store attack. NEWSLas Vegas Mother, Boyfriend Behind Bars After Her 'Emaciated' 4-Month-Old Son Found Dead: Officials
A Las Vegas mother has been sentenced after taking an Alford plea in connection with the death of her 4-month-old son, who died in April 2022. NEWSCircus Promoter in Indiana Starved and Beat His 12-Year-Old Son To Death — 'There Are No Words,' Detective Says
An Indiana circus promoter was sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing his son. He was found to have beaten, neglected and starved the boy. NEWSInfant Found Dead in IHOP Bathroom After Mother Allegedly Tried to Flush Newborn Down Toilet: Police
A woman in Kentucky has been arrested in connection with the discovery of an infant’s body reportedly found in the toilet of a restaurant. NEWSDoomsday 'Prophet' Chad Daybell Sentenced for Murder of Wife and Stepchildren
Chad Daybell was found guilty of killing his wife and his new wife's two children, and he now faces the death penalty, officials said. NEWSTexas Tower of Terror: Former Marine Sharpshooter Killed 15 and Wounded 33 (FPD CASE VAULT)
Charles Whitman, an ex-marine turned sniper, dreamed of climbing the famous 307-foot-tall Texas Tower in Austin and shooting as many people as he could. NEWSA 2-Year-Old Girl Blamed Her Babysitter for Giving Her ‘Boo Boos.’ So, He 'Squished' Her to Death.
Kyrell Morgan, 21, was recently found guilty of third-degree murder for the death of 2-year-old Brielle Swinton, his girlfriend's daughter. NEWSThe Alphabet Murders: 3 Girls Were Murdered in New York — Did a Killer Prey on Them Because of Their Names?
Three children were killed in similar manner in New York in the 1970s. Was one killer responsible for the cases now known as The Alphabet Murders? NEWSWest Virginia Mother, Grandparents Arrested After Teen Girl Dies in ‘Emaciated, Skeletal State': Court Docs
A West Virginia mother and grandparents have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, who authorities say was found unresponsive in her home. NEWSVirginia Couple Accused of Murder After 9-Day-Old Baby Dies with Burns on Both Feet, Broken Ribs: Cops
The parents of a 9-day-old girl were arrested after the newborn died from injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome, according to authorities. FEATURESTerrifying Cases of Munchausen Syndrome by Mothers Against Their Own Children (FPD CASE VAULT)
Here are famous cases of Munchausen Syndrome where mothers inflicted pain on their children, sometimes even causing death. NEWSSeattle Man Allegedly High on PCP Blamed 'Demons' for Telling Him to Fatally Shoot 9-Month-Old Son: Police
A Seattle man was allegedly high on PCP when he fatally shot his son because 'demons' told him to, officials allegedd. NEWSPennsylvania Pre-Teen Who Weighed 50 Pounds When She Died 'Subjected to Evil and Torment': Prosecutor
A 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl died weighing only 50 pounds. Now, her father and his girlfriend have been charged in connection with her death. NEWSMom Accused of ‘Horrible’ Beating Death of Her 4-Year-Old Boy, Threatening to Kill Teen Son if He Said Anything
Florida woman accused of 'horrible' beating death of her 4-year-old son and then threatening to kill her teen son if he said anything. NEWSMinnesota Woman Accused of Killing Two Children, Setting Home on Fire Before Fleeing Scene
A Minnesota woman is accused of fatally stabbing two children, setting home on fire before fleeing the scene. NEWSA Nebraska Man Smothered His Two Children to Death. Then, He Tried to Flee the Country.
Two children were killed by being smothered to death. Now, their father will spend the rest of his life in prison for the crime, officials say. NEWSWest Virginia Woman Accused of Stealing a Truck and Kicking Police While ‘Hunting Pedophiles’
A woman in West Virginia stole a truck and then kicked police while being arrested, claiming she was 'hunting pedophiles,' cops said. NEWS'Complex, Unusual and Perplexing': Four Dead Infants Found in Freezer, Prosecutor Declines to Bring Charges
Four babies were found dead in a freezer and after an investigation, prosecutors announced no charges would be filed. COLD CASESA 9-Year-Old Girl Selling Cookies Was Raped and Murdered. Police Identified Her Alleged Killer Six Decades Later.
Police in Washington recently named a suspect in the 1959 death of a 9-year-old child. Candy Rogers was selling cookies when she was raped and murdered. NEWSA Mom Tried To Blame Her Toddler's Fatal Injuries on His 8-Year-Old Sister and a Dog. The Jury Didn't Buy It.
A mom in Maine is in prison for killing her toddler son. She tried to blame his injuries on the dog and a sibling, but the jury didn't buy it. NEWSWashington Mother Stabbed Her 4-Year-Old Son 41 Times Before Dumping His Body on Side of Highway: Police
Washington mother accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son 41 times before then dumping his body on the side of highway. NEWSWoman Faces Murder, DUI Charges After Crashing into Children's Birthday Party, Killing Two Siblings: Officials
Elderly Michigan woman charged with murder after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into kid's birthday party, cops said. NEWSTexas Parents Arrested in Connection with Deaths of 6-Week-Old Twins Who Suffered Fractures, Brain Injuries
Texas 6-week-old twins found unresponsive. Now police say their parents have been charged in connection with their deaths.