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Georgia Mother Claims Toddler Who Died with Fentanyl in His System ‘Silently Choked on a Piece of Bread': Cops
A mother in Georgia is under investigation after police say her toddler son died with fentanyl in his bloodstream.
Minnesota Couple Arrested After Mother Allegedly Drowned Newborn Son, Citing Bathtime Disruption: Police
A mom in Minnesota is accused of fatally drowning her 7-month-old baby to death because he cried during her bath time.
Serial Killer or Wrongly Accused? Mother Pardoned Decades After Deaths of Her Four Babies (FPD CASE VAULT)
Kathleen Folbigg, once accused of killing her four babies, always insisted she was innocent of murder. The court recently agreed.
A Drunk Dad Took His Sick Toddler Son for a Drive to Get Him to Sleep. Then, They Crashed and the Boy Drowned.
A father in Massachusetts fled the scene of an accident and now he was sentenced for manslaughter after his 2-year-old son drowned in a brook, officials say.
A North Carolina Dad Went to Pick Up His 4-Year-Old Twin Sons from His Estranged Ex. He Found the Boys Dead.
A North Carolina man went to his estranged wife's home to pick up his twin sons. Instead, police say he found the children dead.
Pennsylvania Man Killed Girlfriend's Daughter, Stashed Body in Freezer — 'I Had No Idea the Monster That He Was'
Pennsylvania man sentenced for the rape and murder of his ex-girlfriend's young daughter and then stashing her body in the freezer.
Victim or Villain: Did Charles Lindbergh Stage His Own Baby's Kidnapping?
A new theory suggests aviator Charles Lindbergh volunteered his son for medical research and staged a kidnapping to cover up the baby's death.
A 12-Year-Old Boy Weighed 54 Pounds When He Starved to Death. Now, Cops Say His Father Is Under Arrest After Months on the Run.
Wisconsin man, after months on the run, arrested by police in connection with his 12-year-old son's death, police said.
Hawaiian Couple Accused of Killing Their 6-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Facing Trial
The adoptive parents of a 6-year-old girl accused of her murder after the child was reported missing in September 2021 are expected to go on trial this year.
California Boy, 3, Found Dead in Bathtub with Throat Slit: Police
A 3-year-old boy was found by police in a bathtub with his throat slit, authorities said.
Unsupervised Boys, 10 and 12, Accused of Beating Toddler Girl to Death While Her Mother and Friend Went to Casino: Cops
Toddler in Louisiana beat to death while her mother and friend allegedly left her home alone and they went to casino, cops say.
A Las Vegas Elementary Schoolgirl Handed Her Teacher a Note. Then, Her 4-Year-Old Brother Was Found Dead in a Freezer.
Las Vegas police launched a homicide investigation after they found the body of a young boy stashed in a freezer in the garage of a home.
Mother Accused of Murder After Becoming Frustrated with Crying Newborn, Striking Her in Head with Mug: Warrant
A 'frustrated' mother in South Carolina was allegedly over her crying baby, so she hit her with a steel mug, killing her, cops said.
Bodies of Woman, 1-Year-Old Son Found in Park After She Allegedly Sent Text Warning of Murder-Suicide Plan
A Texas woman and her 1-year-old son were found dead inside a vehicle in a park and police say they are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Teen Accused of Fatally Shooting Dad, Brother Claims She ‘Couldn’t Resist the Urge to Kill Somebody’: Cops
Nevada teen claims she 'couldn't resist the urge to kill somebody.' Now, officials say she fatally shot her dad and brother.
Couple Fabricates Hit-and-Run Story After Bringing Dying Toddler to CVS with 'Significant Injuries': Cops
A couple in Arizona is facing multiple charges after they allegedly brought a dying toddler to a CVS pharmacy, police said.
Missouri Mother Arrested in Connection With 'Gruesome' Death of 1-Month-Old Baby Who Burned to Death in Oven
Missouri mother claims she put 1-month-old baby in crib, but instead put her in oven, burning her to death, cops said.
Kentucky Mother Arrested After Newborn Daughter Dies, 1-Year-Old Son Tests Positive for Meth: Police
Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.
Georgia Mother Accused of Starving 1-Year-Old Son, Concealing His Death for Over One Week
A mother in Georgia is accused of starving her 1-year-old son to death and then hiding his death from cops for over a week.
A Teen Girl Died Days After She Was Found Shot on a Baltimore Street. Now, Her Killer Will Never Walk Free Again.
A teen was found shot in Baltimore and taken to the hospital, where she died a few days later. Now, the shooter was sentenced to life in prison.
3-Year-Old Twins Found Dead in Car After Their Mother Jumped onto Train Tracks from Overpass: Police
3-year-old twins found dead in back of car on Florida highway as mother allegedly tried to kill herself by jumping onto train tracks, police said.
'Frustrated' Mom Smothers 'Nonstop Crying' 9-Month-Old Son, Stages Scene to ‘Cover up What She Did’: Affidavit
A baby in Pennsylvania was allegedly smothered to death and his mom staged the scene to 'cover up what she did,' cops said.
A 2-Year-Old Girl in Iowa Died After She Was Critically Injured. Now, Her Caretaker Has Been Arrested, Officials Say.
A man in Iowa was arrested after the 2-year-old girl he was watching allegedly died from injuries she received during that time, police said.
California Mother Accused of Using ‘Strangulation and Sharp Force’ to Kill Her 4-Year-Old Daughter
'Strangulation and sharp force' is the cause of death for 4-year-old California girl. Now, her mother is being accused of her death.
California Mother Accused of Acting Erratically, Murdering 4-Month-Old Daughter: Cops
A woman in California has been arrested in connection with the death of her 4-month-old daughter, police said.
Mother's Boyfriend Charged With Murder in Brutal Stabbing of 6-Year-Old in Maryland: Police
A man in Baltimore has been accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend's 6-year-old son and then trying to run from police.
A Houston Woman Killed Her Boyfriend's 5-Year-Old Son. His Grieving Dad Asked, 'Why? He Loved You So Much.'
A judge ruled a Houston woman will spend up to 52 years behind bars after she took a plea deal and admitted to killing her then-boyfriend’s 5-year-old son.
Georgia Teenage Pageant Queen Accused of Killing Boyfriend’s 18-Month-Old Son
Georgia teen pageant queen accused of killing her boyfriend's 18-month-old baby boy.
Washington Father of Kidnapped 1-Month-Old Baby Arrested After Boy Found Dead in Park: Officials
A 1-month-old baby was found dead in a park after allegedly being kidnapped. Now, police say his father has been arrested.
A FedEx Driver Delivered A Barbie Doll To A 7-Year-Old Girl’s Home. He’s Now Accused Of Strangling Her To Death.
A Texas FedEx driver who delivered a 'You Can Be Anything' Barbie doll to a little girl’s home is accused of kidnapping and killing her last year.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 10-Year-Old Sister, Dumping Body in Backyard: Cops
Woman in North Carolina has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her 10-year-old sister to death, police said.
Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Fatally Poisoning Boyfriend’s Infant Daughter, Forcing Her to Ingest Batteries and Screws
Pennsylvania woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend's 1-year-old daughter, forcing her to ingest batteries and water beads.
Four Arrested After 3-Year-Old Girl From Massachusetts Dies in New Mexico: Police
A 3-year-old girl died in New Mexico from child abuse. Now, police say 4 people have been arrested in connection to her death.
A 4-Year-Old Indiana Boy Had Problems Potty Training. He Was Beat and Tortured to Death, and His Parents Are Now in Prison.
A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was tortured and beaten to death over potty training. Now, his mother will spend over 40 years behind bars.
A Florida Man Killed an 8-Year-Old Girl in a Drive-By Shooting. Her Grieving Mom Said, 'She Just Wanted to Play with the Other kids.'
An 8-year-old girl in Florida was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting, and now her killer could spend much of his life behind bars.
Philly Mom, Boyfriend Accused of Murder After Telling Family Her Still-Missing Son, 4, Killed by Car: Cops
A 4-year-old boy is still missing, but police say his mother and her boyfriend have been charged with his murder.An Alabama Mother Took Her 5-Year-Old Son for a Haircut. Then, He and the Barber Were Both Shot.
A 5-year-old boy allegedly went to a home in Alabama for a haircut. Then, police say he was fatally shot outside the residence.
A Couple Moved to California with Their Family. Months Later, Their Son's Body Was Found in a Storage Bin in the Basement.
A father and stepmother in California are both now serving time in prison after their young son was found dead in a storage bin, according to authorities.
California Child Out for Bike Ride Dies After 10-Year-Old Boy Shoots Him with Stolen Gun — 'He Still Had a Whole Life to Live'
A 10-year-old boy in California is being accused of taking his father's stolen gun and using it to fatally shoot a child out riding his bike, cops say.
Mississippi Mother, Her Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder After 1-Year-Old Boy Dies from ‘Massive Amount of Trauma': Cops
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have been charged with capital murder in the beating death of her 1-year-old son, police said.
Arizona Mother Accused of Killing Young Daughter, Keeping Body at Home For Days Before Throwing It in Dumpster
Arizona woman accused of killing daughter and keeping her body in home for 5 days before tossing it in dumpster.
An Ohio Mother Treated Her 6-Year-Old Son to a Special Day of Fun. Then, She Shot Him 11 Times in a Hotel Room.
A mother in Ohio will spend her life behind bars after she fatally shot her 6-year-old son during a special outing of fun.
Connecticut Mom Accused of Crashing Vehicle, Walking to River and Drowning Her 2-Year-Old Child
A mom in Connecticut allegedly crashed her vehicle two times, then walked to the river with her 2-year-old child and drowned her to death, officials said.
Illinois Father Drowned His 3 Children Amid Bitter Custody Battle — 'If I Can’t Have Them, Neither Can You'
A dad in Illinois pleaded guilty but mentally ill to three murder charges after he drowned his three kids during a custody dispute with estranged wife.
California Road-Rage Incident Ends with 4-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in Family's Vehicle, Cops Say
Two people have been arrested in California after a 4-year-old boy was allegedly shot to death during road rage incident, cops say.
Letter Left at Missouri Hotel Leads to Arrest of Parents of Newborn Baby Girl Found Dead in Backpack: Officials
Two suspects in Missouri are being held in connection with the death of a baby whose remains were discovered in a tire shop, authorities said.
A 1-Year-Old Girl in Texas Died Weighing Just 8 Pounds. Now, Her Parents Are Each Serving Life in Prison.
A Texas couple whose 1-year-old daughter weighed just eight pounds when she died last June now face capital murder charges, officials said.
Alabama 3-Month-Old Mauled to Death by Family's 'Exotic' Wolf-Hybrid 'Family Pet,' Official Says
A 3-month-old baby was allegedly fatally attacked by the family's pet wolf-hybrid, officials said.
A Texas Man ‘Wanted to Play Video Games’ in Peace. So, He Crushed His Girlfriend's Wailing Newborn Daughter's Skull.
Texas man sentenced to decades in prison after he killed 11-month-old girl for crying while he tried to play video games.
‘Pure Evil’: Woman Found Wandering with Dead Toddler Son Accused of Beating His Head Against Sidewalk, Cops Say
A woman in Maryland has been accused of beating her 3-year-old son to death on the sidewalk and then walking around with his body.