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Boy, 7, Dies Moments After Photograph Snapped of Him Playing in Mountain of Limestone Powder
A 7-year-old boy in Brazil played in a big pile of limestone powder on side of road. Moments later, he passed away, authorities said.
‘She Did Not Kill Her Baby’: Defense for Teen Mom Claims Nurses Responsible for Death of Newborn Found in Hospital Trash
A New Mexico teen accused of murdering her newborn son and throwing him in a hospital trash can now claims nurses are responsible, her attorney says.
Prominent New York Cancer Doctor Kills Months-Old Baby Before Fatally Turning Gun on Herself, Police Say
A prominent New York cancer doctor allegedly went into her baby's room and shot her then turned the gun on herself, police say.
A Minnesota Mother Bought A Shotgun And Practiced At The Range. Then She Shot Her 6-Year-Old Son 9 Times.
A mother in Minnesota was found guilty of killing her 6-year-old son in her car after he thought he was going out on an evening adventure, prosecutors said.
Kentucky Mother Accused of Murder After 17-Month-Old Daughter Dies Following Sexual Assault — 'This Is One of the Most Severe Cases of Abuse,' Official Says
A 17-month-old girl in Kentucky died after one of the 'most severe cases of abuse,' officials said. Now, her mother has been arrested in connection to her death
Minnesota Boy, 14, Arrested After Shooting His ‘Bright, Happy’ 12-Year-Old Brother at Birthday Party, Police Say
A 12-year-old Minnesota boy was accidentally shot to death at a birthday party. Now, police say his 14-year-old brother has been arrested.
Louisiana Couple Living in Deplorable Conditions Unremorseful After 4-Month-Old Daughter Found Dead, Cops Say
A couple in Louisiana showed no remorse after their 4-month-old daughter was found dead inside their 'deplorable' home, officials said.
Colorado War Vet Kills 14-Year-Old Boy, Injures 13-Year-Old After They Tried to Break into His Car: Cops
An arrest affidavit has provided more details about a fatal shooting in Colorado involving two teenagers accused of breaking into the car of a war veteran.
A Minnesota Man Wanted to Smoke in Peace. So He Put a Pillow Over His 3-Month-Old Daughter’s Face to ‘Muffle the Sound’ and Killed Her.
A man in Minnesota was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to killing his 3-month-old daughter when she wouldn’t stop crying.
A Virginia Man Put His Girlfriend's Toddler Into a Tub Filled With Scalding Hot Water, Killing Her. Then, He Texted: 'I’m Going to Jail.'
A man in Virginia was sentenced to 35 years in prison after placing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in scalding hot water and neglecting to get her help.
A Minnesota Woman Claimed She Was Hearing Voices. Then, She Grabbed a Knife and Cut Her 3-Month-Old Son's Throat.
A Minnesota woman claimed she was hearing voices, which led to her grabbing a knife and slitting her 3-month-old son's throat, killing him.
Kansas Father Sentenced After 2-Year-Old Daughter Died Because He Was ‘Intoxicated and Passed Out in His Bed for Days on End’
A 2-year-old girl in Kansas died in 2021 due to malnutrition. Now, her father has been sentenced to 57 years in prison in connection with her death.
'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Sentenced for Murdering Her Children, Conspiring to Kill Husband's First Wife
'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children in 2019 and conspiring to kill her husband's first wife.
‘Hard to Love’: Couple Accused of Homicide After Adopted 5-Year-Old Son Dies of Suspected Abuse That ‘Obliterated’ His Brain
A Pennsylvania couple recently were arrested in connection with the death of their 5-year-old adopted son police believe was abused and tortured.
“Heinous, Cruel and Depraved’: Arizona Family Accused of Locking 6-Year-Old Boy Who Did Weighing 18 Pounds in 21-by-25-Inch Closet
Arizona mother to spend life in prison after locking 6-year-old son in urine-soaked closet and starving him to death.
Minnesota Teenager to Spend Life in Prison for Raping and Murdering 2-Year-Old Boy
A man in Minnesota will spend his life behind bars for the 2021 rape and murder of a 2-year-old boy, authorities said.
Indiana Couple Arrested After 1-Year-Old Son Fatally Shot by 5-Year-Old Brother Who Had Cocaine in His System: Police
A 1-year-old Indiana boy was fatally shot by his 5-year-old brother and now police say both parents arrested after drugs found in kids' system.
A Pregnant Woman Developed an Online Relationship With Another Woman in England. So Her Husband Killed Her and Their Unborn Son.
A man in Alabama pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and unborn son and will spend nearly 200 years in prison for his crimes, officials said.
Scott Peterson: The Inside Story of How a Cheater Tossed His Pregnant Wife Into the Bay (FPD CASE VAULT)
Heartless husband Scott Peterson murdered his eight-months-pregnant wife and unborn son - then dumped their bodies like trash in frigid San Francisco Bay!
Man Fleeing Police in Stolen Kia Accused of Hitting, Killing 4-Year-Old Playing in Grass by His Mother, Cops Say
A 4-year-old boy was hit and killed while playing outside in the grass by a man allegedly fleeing police in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
Babysitter Arrested After Newborn Who Suffered for ‘at Least 5 Hours’ Inside Car That Reached ‘Over 133 Degrees’ Dies: Cops
A babysitter in Florida has been arrested after she allegedly left a newborn baby inside a sweltering car for 'at least 5 hours' and it died, cops say.
Retired Preacher, 83, Accused of Murder After Kidnapping 8-Year-Old Daughter of Minister Walking to Vacation Bible School: Officials
A retired minister living in Georgia was arrested in connection with the 1975 kidnapping and murder of an 8-year-old Pennsylvania girl.
Tennessee Mother Accused of Strangling 12-Year-Old Son to Death, Attempting to Kill 4-Year-Old Child
A Tennessee mother stands accused of fatally strangling her 12-year-old son and then targeting her 4-year-old child.
Oklahoma Standoff Ends After Woman and 3 Children Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
A standoff in Oklahoma ended in an apparent murder-suicide. Officials said a woman and three children were found dead in the house.
Arizona Inmate on Death Row for Killing 11-Year-Old Boy Now Accused of Murdering Cellmate Imprisoned for Drug Possession
An inmate in Arizona facing the death penalty is now being accused of killing his cellmate, who was in jail for drug possession, officials said.
California Toddler Fatally Shoots 1-Year-Old Sibling in Head After Finding Unsecured Gun: Sheriff
A 3-year-old in California reportedly gained access to a handgun inside their home and fatally shot their 1-year-old sister in the head, police said.
Chicago Couple Arrested in Connection With 5-Year-Old Granddaughter’s Death
A Chicago grandfather and his wife have been charged in connection with the murder of his five-year-old granddaughter, authorities say.
Minnesota Man Accused of Fatally Running Over 17-Year-Old Girl With His Mazda 3 After Fight
A Minnesota man is accused of running over a teenager after he got into a late-night fight with a group of people.
A Houston Baby Girl Was Born at 29 Weeks and Survived. Then Her Dad Killed Her After She Was Brought Home Healthy From the Hospital.
A Houston baby girl was born at 29 weeks, but survived and was brought home healthy. Less than 2 weeks later, her father killed her.
‘Baby Girl Is Fighting’: Florida Father Accused of Beating 1-Year-Old to Death While Putting Her To Bed
Emergency room staff in Florida called the beating death of a 1-year-old baby girl 'the worst case they'd ever seen,' authorities said.
Gilgo Beach Murders: Cops Investigate Unsolved NYC Homicides for Possible Ties to Serial Killer Suspect
Police are investigating other unsolved murders in NYC for any possible ties to Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann, officials said.
Two Adults Arrested After Toddler Found Dead at Oklahoma Motel, Officials Say
A 2-year-old girl was found dead in an Oklahoma motel room. Now, police say the two adults taking care of her have been arrested in connection with her murder.
West Virginia Mother Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 3-Month-Old Daughter. Then, Cops Say, She Knifed Herself in the Head.
A mother in West Virginia has been accused of stabbing her 3-month-old daughter to death and then trying to kill herself, according to authorities.
'Kindhearted, Loving' 9-Year-Old Chicago Boy Shot and Killed While Playing During Grandmother’s Birthday Party
A 9-year-old Chicago boy was fatally shot while playing outside his grandma's birthday party, according to authorities.
Ohio Man Accused of Shooting 9-Year-Old Girl to Death in Barrage of Nearly 30 Bullets
An Ohio man was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 9-year-old girl.
Minnesota Mom Smiles While Deputies Unsuccessfully Attempt to Save Toddler She Stabbed and Smothered: Cops
A mother in Minnesota allegedly suffocated and stabbed her 3-year-old daughter, police said.
Colorado War Vet Kills 14-Year-Old Boy, Injures 13-Year-Old After They Tried to Break into His Car, Cops Say
A Colorado man was arrested after he fatally shot and killed a juvenile who was attempting to break into his car, authorities said.
Police Believe California Babysitter Accused of Killing 15-Month-Old Toddler May Have More Victims
A toddler in California died from head injuries. Now, police say a babysitter has been arrested in connection with the child's death.
A Man Smothered and Fatally Stabbed a Seattle Woman. Then He Sexually Violated Her Remains.
A man in Seattle was sentenced to 34 years in prison for killing a woman and then sexually violating her remains, according to authorities.
New Hampshire Father Accused of Killing 7-Year-Old Son By Disciplining Him With Scalding Hot Water — ‘It’s Absolutely Gruesome’
A New Hampshire father was charged with murder months after the death of his boy, who died from severe burns caused by hot water, officials said.
Mom Charged After Neighbor Finds Mummified 7-Year-Old Girl’s Body in Closet
A 7-year-old girl's mummified body was found in a closet by a neighbor. Now, police in Georgia say her mother has been charged with murder.
Monster Mom Casey Anthony: The Little Girl Who Vanished — Whose Party-Animal Mom Never Even Called Cops (FPD CASE VAULT)
Caylee Anthony vanished in 2008, but it took over a month for her disappearance to be reported by her grandmother, as her mom Casey Anthony never called cops.
Ohio Man Abducts His 7-Month-Old Daughter. Then, He Crashes Car Into a House, Killing The Child, Officials Say.
A man in Ohio kidnapped his 7-month-old baby girl before crashing his vehicle into a house, killing the child, according to authorities.
The Lindbergh Baby UNTOLD STORY: How Ransom Money Nailed Monster Who Took American Hero's Son
Ransom money helped nail the monster that took the Lindbergh baby and helped catch the suspect behind the infamous kidnapping.
Charges Dropped Against Texas Man Accused of Murdering His Girlfriend’s 13-Year-Old
The man accused of murdering his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter in Texas has had the murder charges dropped against him, according to authorities.
New York Man Dad Fired Crossbow at Wife. He Killed His 3-week-old Daughter Instead.
A father in New York is accused of murder after his 3-month-old baby daughter died after she was shot with a crossbow.
Nevada 8-Month-Old Baby Died After Father Spilled Fentanyl, Meth Mix on Bed, Cops Say
Authorities in Nevada said a couple were charged with murder after their 8-month-old baby died from a fentanyl overdose.
North Carolina Mother Accused of Murder After She Left Her 5-Month-Old Son in Car While She Went to Work: Cops
The mother of an infant boy who died in a car while she was at work was arrested for felony murder, child abuse and child endangerment, authorities said.
A 2-Year-Old Ohio Boy Found His Dad’s Gun. Then, He Accidentally Fatally Shot His Pregnant Mom, Police Say.
A 2-year-old boy in Ohio got access to his dad's gun and accidentally fatally shot his pregnant mother, killing her and her unborn baby, officials said.
‘Most Sickening, Horrifying Crime I Have Seen’: Ohio Father Accused of Lining Up 3 Sons in Yard, Shooting Them Execution-Style
A father in Ohio has been arrested after he allegedly shot his sons in the yard execution-style, killing all three, according to authorities.