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4-Week-Old Died With A BAC 4X Higher Than Legal Driving Limit For An Adult
A baby in Georgia died from alcohol poisoning and police say they charged the parents with murder. Authorities said the baby was taken to the hospital and later died.
5-Month-Old Baby Dead From Abuse, Dad Arrested On Murder Charge, Cops Say
A dad in North Carolina faces a murder charge after police said abuse caused the death of his 5-month-old infant. He is being held in jail without bond.
Indiana Man Accused Of Abuse That Resulted In His Child's Death Arrested Nearly Two Years After Incident: Report
An Indiana man accused of abuse that led to his 1-year-old's death was arrested in connection to the incident. He is charged with child neglect.
Two Kids Found Tied Up And Dead In A Florida Apartment, Mom Accused Of Murder
In Miami, two children were found dead in an apartment. Both of the victims were found tied up and on a bed. Their mom is now accused of murder.
A 3-Year-Old Was Found Dead In A Shallow Grave. It Was The Man Who Reported Her Missing That Put Her There.
A man was sentenced to prison for killing a 3-year-old child who was found dead in a shallow grave. The victim was reported missing in Kansas.
In 1986, A 12-year-old Girl Was Raped And Murdered. It Took More Than 35 Years For Her Family To Get Justice.
In 1986, a girl was murdered in a Washington park, but her case went cold. Now, more than 35 years later, her killer was finally sent to prison.
Florida Man Killed His Wife, Left Infant With Bag Over Its Head In Apartment With Chemical Odor: Police
A Florida man murdered his wife and left an infant with a bag over its head in an apartment with a chemical odor coming from it, according to police.
Two Children Found Drowned In Bathroom, Mom Arrested. Police Say It Was A Deliberate Act.
Two kids were found drowned in a bathtub in a California home and police say the mom did it in a deliberate act. Both children were pronounced dead at the scene.
Mom Admitted To Keeping Child Out Of School To Hide Signs Of Abuse, Cops Say. Now, The Boy Is Dead.
A mom admitted she hid signs of her child's abuse caused by her boyfriend, according to police. Now, the child is dead and the duo faces charges in Texas.
Mother Who Strangled Son After Sleeping 8 Hours In 5 Days Claims She ‘Did Not Have Control Of Her Thoughts’: Cops
A Wisconsin mother originally from Russia is accused of killing her son and attempting to 'cut her heart' after she went days without sleeping, police said.
New Jersey Teen Accused Of Murder After Stray Bullet Strikes 9-year-old Girl Playing Outside Her Home, Police Say
A teen in New Jersey was arrested in connection to the death of 9-year-old girl who was fatally struck and killed by a stray bullet, police said.
Man Beat His 1-month-old Son To Death And Will Now Head To Prison. He Said He Didn't Do It.
A man in Ohio will spend at least 15 years in prison for the death of his 1-month-old baby. The killer maintained his innocence even after his conviction.
6-month-old taken to hospital with a severe head injury, mom arrested after baby dies: report
A mom in Louisiana faces a murder charge after she caused an injury that led to her baby's death, police said. The suspect was arrested in New Orleans.
Tennessee mother, friend accused of negligent homicide after 3-year-old boy finds gun, shoots himself in head
A mother and her friend were arrested in connection to the death of a 3-year-old boy who shot himself in the head with an AR-15-style pistol, police said.
Three people — including a 12-year-old — shot and killed on NYE in Pittsburgh. Suspect arrested months later.
A man was arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of three people, including a child, in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve. He was charged with homicide.
Teenager accused of drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl watching TV at her grandmother’s home
A Louisiana teenager is accused of fatally shooting a 6-year-old girl while she watched television, authorities said. He has been arrested and charged.
Parents of 14-month-old baby who overdosed on fentanyl and meth charged with manslaughter, police say
A 14-month-old Florida boy died from an apparent drug overdose in his crib, and surveillance video allegedly shows how the tragic incident unfolded, police say.
Duo claimed fatal injuries to toddler were from a car wreck, hot water. Then they admitted they tortured the child.
Two people will serve decades in prison for the murder and torture of a toddler, California prosecutors said. The suspects previously pleaded guilty.
Nevada man waited 13 minutes to call 911 after beating his 5-year-old to death with an electrical cord: report
A Nevada man waited 13 minutes to call 911 after beating his 5-year-old son to death with an electrical cord. He said the boy had been "back talking" him.
Woman charged in connection to the death of 14-week-old baby, police in Florida said
A woman was arrested in connection to the death of a 14-week-old baby, police in Florida said. The victim had several injuries, including a head injury.
4-year-old found shot dead after a gun was left in bedroom, investigators say. Victim's brother, another man arrested.
A 4-year-old was found shot to death in a room with a loaded gun, Pennsylvania authorities said. The victim's brother and another man were charged.
Retired Army soldier in Texas accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old girl, wounding wife and second child
A retired U.S. Army soldier in Texas faces capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after shooting two girls, his wife, police said.
Houston man accused of killing his girlfriend’s toddler daughter tried to frame victim’s older brother: Police
A Houston man allegedly fatally beat his girlfriend’s daughter and then attempted to frame the baby’s 5-year-old brother for the murder, court documents claim.
A 3-year-old reportedly suffered an injury in a fall, but police say his mom caused his death
A mom in Tennessee is accused of causing fatal injuries to a 3-year-old child, police said. The child was initially reported to have been injured in a fall.
She wanted to shoot at her boyfriend as he sat in a car after an argument. Instead, she killed his 7-year-old son.
A woman in Texas wanted to shoot at her boyfriend after an argument, but instead shot and killed his son. Now, she will head to prison for decades.
A 6-year-old boy died from blunt force injuries, now an adult is accused of murder
A man in New Jersey was accused of murder in connection to the death of a 6-year-old boy. Investigators said the child died from blunt force trauma.
Mom poisoned her 4-year-old daughter with Tylenol, Benadryl in botched murder-suicide: cops
A mom in Florida is accused of poisoning her 4-year-old daughter with Tylenol and Benadryl in a botched murder-suicide, police said. The mom was recently charged.
He helped beat a child during an exorcism that caused the 4-year-old's death. Now, he faces decades behind bars.
One of the people accused in connection to the beating death of a child in Missouri pleaded guilty and faces decades in prison. The death happened during an exorcism.
Deceased baby found in bag discarded on side of road in Memphis, no arrests made
Police in Tennessee have launched a homicide investigation in connection to the death of a newborn baby found dumped along a road.
Child killer told a judge that cops were 'disrespecting him' during their investigation. The judge said to 'get over it.'
A man smoked marijuana and then smothered his child to death was sentenced to prison. He told the judge the police disrespected him during the investigation.
Illinois man fatally beat his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son in ‘intentional act,’ police claim
An Illinois man is accused of fatally beating his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son to death in what police claim was an ‘intentional act.’
'Enraged' man accused of causing pregnant woman to miscarry after choking her with seat belt, sheriff says
A California man is accused of repeatedly choking a pregnant woman and causing her to miscarry her unborn baby, Louisiana authorities said.
Two parents face murder charges after beating child to death who would not stop crying: report
A child was killed in Louisiana and two adults were accused of murder, according to police. One suspect said the other hit the child because he cried too much.
9-year-old shot and killed while jumping on trampoline in gang-related drive-by shooting, suspect arrested months later
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 9-year-old jumping on a trampoline. Investigators said they believe the shooting was gang-related.A suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 9-year-old jumping on a trampoline. Investigators said they believe the shooting was gang-related.
Florida woman snorts drugs and passes out on top of child, killing the baby, cops say
A Florida woman has been charged with manslaughter after she killed a 9-week-old baby that was in her care, police said. She passed out and fell on the child.
She was killed 58 years ago when she on her way to school. Police just identified a suspect, but can't arrest him.
A child was killed while walking to her Pennsylvania school in 1964, but the case went cold. DNA helped police identify a suspect, but he won't be arrested.
11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars.
Child missing since Christmas Eve 2020 found dead in woods. Police accuse mom and man of murder.
A girl went missing in Kentucky around Christmas 2020. Now, police say they charged Serenity McKinney's mom and her boyfriend with murder for the child's death.
Dad accused of causing fatal injuries to 7-week-old child, now faces homicide charge
A dad is accused of killing his 7-week-old newborn baby, police said. The child had several fractures, including to the skull. The suspect is being held in jail.
Woman who decapitated her 6-year-old son told police 'devil was trying to attack her': report
A 35-year-old woman was arrested after police say they found a decapitated dog and 6-year-old boy in her home, as the woman claimed "devil was going to attack her."
She slit the throats of four of her children and then claimed an insanity defense. The judge didn't buy it.
In Tennessee, a mom slit the throats of her four children, killing them. She tried to argue insanity, but the judge didn't buy it. Now, she heads to prison.
‘It's hard to process something like this’: Kansas father accused of murder after baby dies in house fire
Police in Kansas took a father into custody and charged him with murder after his infant died in a house fire.
Mom, 2 others accused of murder after 2-year-old boy dies from ingesting fentanyl
A mom and two others were charged with murder after a 2-year-old boy died in Rhode Island, police said. The toddler ingested fentanyl and died, officials noted.
Delaware couple arrested after their 5-month-old baby allegedly died from malnourishment
A Delaware couple has been arrested after their five-month-old baby allegedly died from malnourishment. Neither person reported the birth or death of the baby to the police.
Gunfire in Michigan home leaves one man injured, 2-year-old girl dead, police say
Gunfire erupted inside a Michigan home and police say it left one man injured and a 2-year-old girl was killed. No motive for the shooting determined.
Parents charged with homicide nearly a year after an infant’s death, NC cops say
Two parents have been arrested in connection with their infant's death almost a year after the incident. They have both been charged with second degree homicide.
North Carolina father accused of murdering his 10-month-old baby
A North Carolina father has been arrested after he allegedly killed his 10-month-old baby. He has been charged with first-degree murder and felony child abuse.
North Carolina man accused of raping, murdering his 5-year-old niece in 2017 arrested in Louisiana
A North Carolina man accused of the rape and murder of his 5-year-old niece more than four years ago is in custody, Louisiana authorities said.
Child found dead in Oklahoma City home, suspect covered in blood arrested in front yard: report
A woman in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been arrested after police found a deceased child at her home. Another 2-year-old child was present but was found unharmed.
Family claimed 8-year-old son shot by stray bullet, now his brother charged with murder
An 8-year-old Texas boy was said to have been shot by a stray bullet. Police now say it was his 14-year-old brother who shot him, as he is charged with murder.