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Florida drifter allegedly murdered 14-year-old boy in ‘completely random’ attack, police say
A homeless drifter is accused of killing a 14-year-old Florida boy whose body was found on a boulevard near an Interstate overpass a day after he disappeared.
Mother and her girlfriend arrested after DNA identifies 9-year-old murder victim found in bag hidden in forest
Investigators in Oregon have arrested two women after DNA tests revealed the identity of a child whose body was found stuffed in a bag in 2020.
She claimed her husband’s abuse was the reason for starving their child to death. The jury didn’t believe her.
A woman in Michigan was sentenced to prison for her role in a baby's death. The woman tried to claim she was the victim of domestic violence.
He killed his 5-month-old daughter during a drug binge because she kept crying. Now, he will never hurt another child.
A man in Tennessee will spend life in prison for killing his baby during a drug bin as she would not stop crying. The defense asked for a chance at parole.
Police discover 3-month-old baby dead while conducting wellbeing check at Minnesota home
Police in Minnesota arrested a mother after they discovered her newborn baby dead. Officers are continuing their investigation into the child's death.
Mom, 6-year-old daughter found murdered in Maryland home. Police say they have arrested their killer.
A man faces several charges, including murder, in connection to the double homicide of a mom and her 6-year-old daughter last week, police announced.
Mother arrested for allegedly burying her newborn baby’s remains in a shallow grave
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly buried her newborn baby in the yard of a home in Watervliet, New York. She has been charged with concealment of a human corpse.
Suspicious death of baby leads to indictment for murder for Tennessee man, police say
A Tennessee baby was found dead and police investigated it as a suspicious death. Now police say a man has been indicted on first-degree murder charges.
Mom, 6-month old son shot in the head and left for dead in 1996. Police have yet to make an arrest in their murders.
A teenage mom and her newborn son were found shot in her car in Connecticut in 1996. Police have yet to make an arrest but are hopeful to solve the case.
Woman arrested in connection to 1986 cold-case strangulation death of infant found in garbage truck
Police have tracked down the alleged killer of a newborn baby boy whose body was found 34 years ago inside a sanitation truck.
Toddler killed by blunt force trauma, two adults charged in case police described as 'unfathomable'
Two people face charges in Alabama in connection to a toddler's death. The child had numerous injuries, including a skull fracture. The adults were charged with murder.
16-year-old girl murdered, 17-year-old girl shot by ex-boyfriend in Nashville, police say
A man was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old girl and attempted to murder a 17-year-old girl who was his ex-girlfriend, police in Nashville said.
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.
Drunk Texas woman crashes vehicle with five kids in it, killing 4-year-old: police
An alleged drunk Texas woman was driving a vehicle with five kids in it when she crashed. Now, police say a 4-year-old child was killed in the wreck.
15-month-old overdoses on fentanyl, parents accused of murder
Two parents in California face murder charges after their 15-month-old child overdoses on Fentanyl. Police tried to provide aid for the child, but the victim died.
Gunfire outside football game kills an 8-year-old dead. Two people charged, but not the cops who fired the fatal round.
Pennsylvania officials announced charges against two men who were involved in a shooting outside a football game that killed an 8-year-old. Police also shot but have yet to be charged.
8-month-old baby killed, mother and unrelated man accused of murder
A mother and an unrelated man have been charged with murder in connection to the death of an 8-month-old. The medical examiner ruled the baby's death a homicide.
Mother arrested after her 'bound and restrained' daughter and son, ages 7 and 10 months, found dead in car
A New Jersey mother is under arrest after her two children were found dead in the backseat of her car, police said. The suspect was charged with murder.
3-month-old boy dies from blunt force trauma, mother accused of capital murder
A 3-month-old baby died from blunt force trauma in Alabama. Now, police say the mother has been arrested and charged with capital murder for the death.
He slit the throat of his wife and newborn baby as they slept. Then he called 911 to say a burglar did it.
A Texas man slit the throats of his baby and wife and they slept. He then called 911 and said a burglar killed his family, but police determined he was the murderer.
Mother claimed her baby died from SIDS and she hid body in bedroom wall because she couldn’t afford burial
A Pennsylvania mother allegedly said her baby passed away from SIDS and she hid the body in a wall because she couldn’t afford a proper burial.
Two boys were gunned down in their sleep 21 years ago. Their killer remains free.
Two boys were shot and killed as they slept in their Texas apartment more than 20 years ago. Their murder has become a cold case as police ask for information.
2 years after baby girl killed, her father is accused of murder using 'powerful sedative'
A 2-month-old girl was killed over two years ago. Now police are saying the girl's father used a "powerful sedative" on the baby, which caused her death.
Illinois mother charged after August fire killed her 5 young children: report
A mom faces charges after her five children died in a house fire in Illinois. The blaze happened in August and mom was charged with child endangerment.
18-month-old ingests drugs and dies, mom now accused of manslaughter
A mom in Oregon was arrested after her toddler died from a fentanyl overdose, police said. The victim was 18-months-old, and mom was charged with manslaughter.
Children lived in a Houston apartment with a deceased sibling for a year. But, how did nobody notice?
In Houston, children were found living with the remains of a deceased sibling in an apartment. Two adults face charges in the case. Police described the horrific conditions.
Father in Oregon accused of kidnapping, murdering his 2-year-old daughter
An Oregon man is accused of taking his daughter and then calling her mother with threats before killing the child, police said. The suspect was charged with murder
He killed his girlfriend’s 2-year-old for wearing her shoes on the wrong feet. Now, he’ll never hurt another child.
A Texas judge sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a toddler who put shoes on the wrong feet. The convict beat and choked the child over the incident.
She grew jealous over her boyfriend's new relationship. That's when she burned down his house and killed his grandkids.
A woman who became jealous over her ex's new relationship and killed his grandkids will head to prison. The jury considered the death penalty in the case.
Woman gave birth in bathtub and suffocated the baby, cops said. She then allegedly buried the child in the backyard.
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly killed her newborn baby before burying his body in her backyard. The woman gave birth at home, police said.
Undocumented migrant allegedly killed 5-year-old in drunken crash and then fled the area
A man has been arrested after he allegedly hit a vehicle while drunk driving, killing a 5-year-old girl. He was living as an undocumented migrant in Florida.
Parents of baby found in trash 30 years ago arrested after DNA links them to remains, police say
More than 30 years after an infant’s remains were discovered in the trash, DNA has linked a North Carolina couple to the child, police said.
3 abandoned children found living with skeletal remains of their brother in Texas apartment: Sheriff
Authorities discovered three children abandoned and living with the skeletal remains of their younger sibling in a Houston, Texas, apartment.
Boy, 7, dies after car he was sitting in sprayed with bullets. 3 under arrest in connection to his murder.
Three men have been apprehended in Mississippi in connection to a shooting that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, police said. A car was shot at several times.
'Stupid baby...stop crying': Utah mom accused of shaking and killing 23-day-old child
A Utah mother has been charged with aggravated murder after she allegedly caused the death of her 23-day-old baby. The baby's father said that the mom shook the baby.
Mother arrested for allegedly killing her 8-month-old son in Missouri
A mother has been arrested after she allegedly killed her 8-month-old son in a motel room in Missouri. A medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
After pregnant woman and child die, Alabama police upgrade charges against hubsand to murder
A pregnant Alabama woman and her child both died after a shooting. Now, police say, the husband faces a murder charge. The victims died at the hospital.
13-year-old boy shot in bedroom while playing on iPad, police searching for suspects
A 13-year-old boy was playing on his iPad in his bedroom in Alabama when he was shot and killed. Police say multiple suspects and vehicles are sought.
Pregnant woman shot and killed in NC. Her boyfriend now wanted on murder charge
A pregnant woman in North Carolina was shot and killed, and her unborn baby also died. Now, police say her boyfriend is wanted in connection to the murder.
New Mexico father, grandmother accused of beating, burning 2-year-old girl to death
An Albuquerque man was charged with killing his 2-year-old daughter. Now, New Mexico officials have charged the infant's grandmother with child abuse resulting in death.
7-year-old girl murdered, 6-year-old hurt as gunfire erupted at a Chicago home. Police say they arrested a suspect.
A 7-year-old girl was shot and killed in Chicago in August. A suspect was arrested in the case and charged with murder and attempted murder.
Boy, 3, dies one month after returning from protective custody to home of man accused of child abuse, police say
A Missouri man with a history of child abuse allegations against him is now in custody for the death of a toddler, authorities said. He is charged with murder.
Indiana father arrested in connection to the death of his 4-year-old son, but police mum on details
A father was arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son in La Porte, Indiana. He has been charged with murder, neglect of a dependent and cruelty to an animal.
Mother now charged in connection to 11-month-old death. Dad previously arrested.
A woman in Louisiana has been arrested on murder charges after she allegedly killed her 11-month-old daughter. The child's father was previously arrested.
Houston man accused of murder of his 6-year-old stepdaughter died in a car wreck
A Houston man has been charged with murder after his reckless driving allegedly caused the death of his 6-year-old step-daughter. Police say he was intoxicated during the crash.
New York woman locked 7-year-old boy in room, starved him to death: report
A New York woman allegedly locked a 7-year-old boy in his room and starved him to death. Police say the woman has been charged with his murder.
Husband and wife accused of killing 2-year-old child in their care, Georgia police say
A husband and wife in Georgia have been arrested after they allegedly killed a 2-year-old child who was in their care. She suffered traumatic brain injury, along with other injuries.
Homeless couple arrested after their infant's found dead, 'covered from head to toe with bruises': authorities
A homeless couple in Michigan is accused of killing their 14-month-old son and telling police who were checking on the child that they had given him away.
Four-month-old baby dies from head trauma, police accused parents of murder and abuse
A 4-month-old baby died from head trauma in Las Vegas. Now, police say the father killed the baby and charged him with his murder and the mother with abuse.
He was convicted of killing five children. But, he was proven innocent and is now free.
A Michigan man who was convicted of killing five children in a fire and sentenced to prison, was proven innocent. He has now been freed from prison.