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2 Women Went To A Police Station To Say They Were Being Stalked, Only Told To Return Later. Within Hours They Were Dead.
Two women went to Louisiana police to say they were being stalked, and within hours they were dead. Now, the killer will head to prison for decades.
Woman Was Shot Sitting In Her Car And The Killer Left Fingerprints Behind. Decades Later, A Match Hasn't Been Found.
A woman was shot in the back and killed as she sat in her car in Maryland. Now, 25 years later, police still hope to solve the cold case murder.
She Bailed Her Great-Nephew Out Of Jail. A Day Later, He Beat Her To Death With A Hammer.
A man in Indiana beat his great-aunt to death with a hammer a day after she bailed him out of jail. But, no motive has ever been given for the murder.
A Public Works Employee In Alabama Went To Visit His Mom. Then, He Was Killed In Gang Crossfire.
A public works employee in Alabama was murdered when he was caught in gang crossfire. Now, one of the people accused of murder will head to prison.
Florida Man Accused Of Killing His Boss, Burying Her Body In Backyard Of Rental Property
Authorities in Florida have charged a suspect with murder in connection to a woman’s body found partially buried in the backyard of a rental property.
'My mom was great. I loved her': Says Son Accused Of Killing Mom With Piece Of Decorative Glass
A Pennsylvania murder suspect allegedly used a piece of decorative glass and a claw hammer to bludgeon his mother to death, authorities said.
Argument Overheard On Phone Call Turns Deadly, Suspect Arrested
A man was arrested in connection to a murder in Georgia. A witness said they heard on the phone the victim arguing with another person before being shot.
Vet Thought He And His Girlfriend Were Possessed By Demons, So He Shot Her In The Head. Then He Found Christ.
An Army vet claimed he and his girlfriend were possessed by demons when he shot and killed the victim. Then, he claimed, he found Christ days later,
Father Fatally Shoots Man During Custody Exchange At Florida Apartment Building, Police Say
A Florida father is in custody after he allegedly chased a man and fatally shot him while picking up his children, police said. He was charged with murder.
His Lover Refused To Delete Sexually Explicit Images. So The Tattoo Covered Man Turned To Murder.
A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for killing his lover, according to a report. The victim refused to delete sexually explicit images of the two.
Man Arrested After Mother Of His Infant Found Dead In Georgia, Police Say
The U.S. Marshal’s Service recently apprehended a man in Texas who is accused of killing his infant’s mother in Georgia, authorities announced.
She Called 911 To Say A Man Shot Her Mom To Death. Police Quickly Didn't Believe Her Story.
A woman in Georgia shot and killed her mom. When police questioned her, she said a group of men tried to rape them both. Officers didn't believe her.
Man Accused Of Killing His 65-Year-Old Father, Leaving Remains In The Woods
A man in Tennessee is accused of killing his father after the victim's remains were found in the woods. Police have not released a motive in the case.
Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Childhood Friend And Wounding Victim's Brother
A man in Illinois is accused of shooting and killing his childhood friend and injuring the victim's brother. A motive has not been released in the case.
A Teenager Was Thrown Into A Van And Violently Murdered. Nearly A Decade Later, His Killers Are Still On The Loose.
Men who threw an Orlando, Florida teenager into the back of a van and violently murdered him are still on the loose nearly a decade after the crime.
He Beat 3 Children To Death As They Slept. When His Girlfriend Returned Home, He Turned His Rage Towards Her.
A man in Louisiana was sentenced to prison for beating three kids and his girlfriend with a hammer. He said he was under the influence of drugs at the time.
Teen Accused of Killing His High School Girlfriend, Now Faces Murder Charge
A teenager in Ohio is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend, who was a high school student. A motive in the case has not been released.
She Brutally Killed Her Housemates In Oregon And Heads To Prison. Why She Decided To Kill Remains A Question.
A woman will spend at least the next 35 years behind bars for killing her roommates in Oregon. But, authorities have not given a motive for the murders.
Aspiring Model Found Dead In Her Car In Milwaukee. Thirty Years Later, Her Killer Remains Free.
A young woman was found strangled in her car in Milwaukee years ago. Police still hope to solve the cold-case murder of the beautiful aspiring model.
He Walked Off The Job So His Boss Fired Him. Days Later, He Returned To Get His Things...And Commit Murder.
A man walked off the job and was fired in Missouri. Days later, he returned and shot and killed his boss. Now, the employee will head to prison for life.
19-Year-Old Died From A Gunshot Wound, Police Say They Arrested The Suspect
A teenager was shot and killed in Texas and now police say they arrested a murder suspect. The motive in the case has not been released by officials.
Murder Suspect Nabbed Hours After Alleged Killing, Had Victim's Credit Card In His Wallet: Cops
In Arizona, a man was killed and a suspect was arrested. Police said the alleged killer had the victim's credit card in his wallet when he was caught.
Gunshot Victim Arrives At Hospital With A Cop Standing Nearby, Suspect Arrested Weeks Later
A man was charged with murder in connection to fatal Colorado shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital, where a cop was investigating another case.
Man Killed His Child's Mother And Hid Her Body. It Wasn't Until A Jailhouse Snitch Spoke Up That The Remains Were Found.
A woman was killed and buried, but it took a year to find her remains. Now, the killer will head to prison for the rest of his life after being convicted of murder.
3-Year-Old Shot Dead In New Orleans, Suspect Was Also Wanted In Connection To Another Homicide
A suspect has been arrested in connection to two fatal shootings in New Orleans. In one of the cases, a 3-year-old girl was shot and killed, police said.
Man Found Dead In His Bed With A Gunshot Wound, Friend And Business Associate Arrested For Murder, Cops Say
A woman is accused of shooting and killing her friend and business associate in Montana. The victim was found in his bed with a gunshot wound.
21-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down 19-Year-Old In California
A man in California was arrested on suspicion of homicide for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man. Police have not released a motive for the killing.
Woman Accused Of Shooting And Killing Man She Used To Be In A Relationship With, Police Say
A woman shot and killed an ex in Toledo, Ohio, police said. The woman was arrested on a murder charge, but cops have not released a motive in the alleged killing.
Suspect Arranged To Meet Victim At A Florida Park, When The Victim Arrived He Was Shot Dead: Cops
A man is accused of luring a person to a Florida park where he was shot dead. The suspect was arrested in Georgia and charged with first-degree murder.
Gang Member Accused Of Killing 30-Year-Old, Who Was Found Dead In Car, California Cops Say
A man was shot and killed in California. Now, police say they have arrested an alleged gang member in the case. No motive has been released in the case.
Man Opened Fire On Trio As Revenge For Being Maced Earlier — But, None Of Them Were Involved
A man was sentenced to prison for shooting 3 people, killing 1, in Reno, Nevada. The shooting was revenge, but the victims were not involved in the earlier incident.
Two People Stabbed To Death In Front Of Toddlers. Now, The Couple's Son Is Accused Of Murder.
A man is accused of stabbing his parents to death, while two children were in the home. Police said the suspect was arrested in Tennessee and charged with murder.
Victim Punched More Than 40 Times, Had Face Stomped On In Deadly Bar Fight: Report
A man was arrested in connection to a bar fight that turned deadly in Mississippi. Video showed the victim was punched more than 40 times and had his face stomped on.
He Allegedly Murdered His Wife and Two Kids, But Police Let Him Go Soon After The Incident. Here Is Why.
A man is accused of killing his wife and two children in Canada, according to police. He was arrested soon after the alleged crime, but released.
Father Was Murdered Leaving A Counseling Session In Front Of His Kids. Now, The Shooter Faces Life In Prison.
A man was shot and killed in front of his children as they left a counseling session in Ohio. Now, the killer faces decades in prison for murder.
He Hid In His Girlfriend's Car After She Ended The Relationship. When She Opened The Hatch, He Opened Fire.
A man was sentenced to prison for killing his girlfriend in Illinois after she ended the relationship. He hid in her vehicle and jumped out to start shooting.
She Plotted To Rob Her Dollar General Coworker. Her Co-Conspirator Unloaded A Gun Into Him Instead.
A woman plotted to rob her Dollar General coworker, but a co-defendant shot him dead instead. Now, the worker will spend life in a Texas prison.
He Got Into An Argument With His Ex's New Boyfriend About How To Load Kid Bikes In A Truck. It Ended With One Dead.
A man got into an argument with his ex's new boyfriend over how to load children's bikes into a car. It ended with one dead and one heading to prison.
Maryland Woman Accused Of Murdering Alabama Homeowner During Burglary, Sheriff Says
A woman from Maryland is accused of killing a homeowner in Alabama while burglarizing the victim’s residence, authorities said. She faces several charges.
Victim Shot Dead In Alabama, Police Arrested A Suspect And Working To Determine A Motive
A man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Alabama, police said. Investigators are working to determine the motive in the case.
He Beat His Mom To Death With A Hammer. Then Said It Was An 'Out-Of-Body' Experience.
In Texas, a man beat his mom to death with a hammer and described it as an out-of-body experience. Now, he'll spend decades in prison for murder.
He Murdered A Man And Got Away With It For Decades. Then He Randomly Confessed To A TV Station.
A man committed murder in 1993 but got away with it for years. Then he confessed to a TV station to the cold case. Now, he heads to prison for decades.
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.
A 20-Year-Old Arrived At The Hospital With A Gunshot To The Thigh. It Turned Out To Be Fatal.
A man in Nashville was charged with homicide in connection to a fatal shooting, police said. The victim showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound.
'Armed And Dangerous' Murder Suspect Caught After Deadly Shooting, California Cops Say
A suspect considered "armed and dangerous" was arrested in California after a shooting, police said. The victim's name has not been released.
Man Lay In The French Quarter Shortly After Mardi Gras. Many Thought He Was Drunk, Turned Out He Was A Murder Victim.
A man was found dead in New Orleans French Quarter, though some thought he was just a passed-out drunk. Now, his case has gone cold though police have a suspect.
Arizona Man Allegedly Speared Father To Death After He Refused To Pay For Groceries, Authorities say
An Arizona man is accused of using a homemade spear-like object to stab his father to death after he refused to pay for groceries, police said.
63-year-old Found Dead With 'Numerous Lacerations,' Man Half Her Age Accused Of Murder
A man has been charged with murder in connection to the death of a woman found with "numerous lacerations," authorities said. Police have not released a motive.
He Went Into A Mississippi Jewelry Store To Rob The Place. But, It Turned Into A Triple-murder.
A man who killed three people during a robbery at a Mississippi jewelry store was sentenced to prison. The man also had tried to escape from jail.
‘He Took My Baby’: Mother Grieves Son Police Say Was Killed When Friend Hit Him In Head With Shovel
A suspect in an Alabama slaying was accused of using a shovel to bash his friend in the head, resulting in the man’s death days later, authorities said.
Two Teens Planned To Rob A Man, When Police Arrived They Found The Victim Dead In A Running Car: Report
Two teens were arrested in connection to the murder of a man found dead in a running car, Nashville police said. Investigators believe robbery was the motive.
She Went Missing On Christmas Day 2016 And It Took Four Years To Charge Her Killer. Her Body Was Found A Week Later.
A man was sentenced to prison for killing his caregiver, who went missing on Christmas 2016. Her remains were not found until hears after the murder.
16-year-old Girl Shot To Death In Home, Man And Woman Arrested In Suspected Murder
Two people have been arrested in Texas and accused of shooting a teen girl to death, police said. Investigators have not released a motive in the case.
Man Ran For Help After Being Stabbed, But Collapsed And Died A Short Time Later, Police Said
A woman faces a homicide charge after stabbing a man to death in North Carolina, police said. The victim tried to run for help but collapsed and died.
He Shot And Killed His Girlfriend While Handling A Gun. Her Family Says The Sentencing Lacks Justice.
A man in Arizona was sentenced to probation for shooting and killing his girlfriend while handling a gun. He pleaded guilty to negligent homicide.
Utah man took alcohol shots, called 911 to report he fatally strangled his girlfriend after fight over vape, police say
A Utah man is accused of murdering his girlfriend after a broken vape cartridge sparked a deadly fight between the two, authorities announced.
Suspect in jail for 2015 homicide is now accused of 2021 fatal shooting, authorities say
A man in jail in connection to a 2015 homicide in Tennessee is now accused of a 2021 homicide. The victims were shot in both cases, police said.
Stabbing leaves one person dead in Florida, suspect arrested
A man was charged with second-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of a person in Florida. Police have not released what caused a fight.
She went missing from her hair salon and it took 18-months to find her remains. Her killer still hasn't been found.
A woman went missing from her Georgia hair salon in 2004 and it took months to find her remains. Her homicide is now a cold case, though police are asking for help.
'That shows me how deep the evil goes': Illegal immigrant killed four people for drug money
An illegal immigrant was sentenced to prison for killing four people in Nevada. The suspect told authorities he killed the victims because he needed drug money.
He murdered three relatives in South Carolina. But, a victim left a clue in blood before she died.
A man in South Carolina murdered three relatives, including a child. One of the victims wrote a clue in blood before she died, officials said.
A murder suspect was shot and killed on his way to court, police say they arrested the alleged vigilante
A murder suspect was shot and killed on his way to court in New Orleans. Now, police say they arrested another man in connection to his homicide.
Man charged in connection to fatal motel sooting, but it took Colorado police a week to announce the arrest
A man was shot and killed at a Colorado motel earlier this month, police said. Days later, police arrested a suspect. A motive for the incident has not been released.
In 2010, a murder victim's family pleaded for help solving his year-old killing. That help has yet to arrive.
A man was found strangled to death in his New Hampshire motel room in 2009. The case has gone cold, though police continue to ask for help in solving it.
Murder suspect who lit home on fire in Michigan arrested trying to board plane to Alaska: report
A woman was suspected of murder in Michigan and arrested as she tried to board a plane to Alaska, according to a report. The victim was found in a house fire.
Shooting at SC apartment complex leaves one dead, two arrested in connection to murder
Two people have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at a South Carolina apartment complex, police said. One of the suspects fled to New Jersey.
Woman and two dogs found dead in a home, suspect accused of murder
A man in Kansas was charged with murder in connection to the death of a woman and two dogs. Investigators have not released a possible motive in the case.
Man stabbed to death at Georgia gas station, suspect accused of murder
A man in Georgia was charged with murder after a dispute at a gas station turned deadly, police said. The suspect was charged with murder, police said.
Woman stabbed her teenage son to death, police in Arkansas say
A mom in Arkansas is accused of stabbing her 16-year-old son to death. Investigators have not said what led to the alleged murder. The mom is being held in jail.
Man beat his 66-year-old girlfriend to death, then ditched cleaning supplies and her mail in a dumpster: cops
In Nashville, a man beat his girlfriend to death, according to police. Investigators said the suspect went to the hospital and said the victim needed care.
Meeting at abandoned home in Las Vegas ends with one dead, one in cuffs
A man in Las Vegas has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting. Police said the shooting happened during a meeting and an abandoned home.
81-year-old killed and buried in a shallow grave, suspect found cleaning blood out of truck
A man is accused of killing an 81-year-old victim and burying him in a shallow grave, Florida police said. The victim was reported missing in March.
Elderly woman beaten to death in South Carolina home, suspect arrested more than a year later
A man has been arrested in connection to the homicide of an elderly woman in South Carolina, police said. The suspect and victim lived in the same neighborhood.
He was mad at his daughter's drug use. So he killed her and left pieces of her remains in trash bags.
A man in Baltimore will head to prison for killing his daughter. Prosecutors said he was mad over her drug use and dismembered the victim, leaving the remains in trash bags.
Brother fled with his mother after he killed his sister and left her dead in the garage, cops say
A man in Pennsylvania is accused of killing his sister and then fleeing their scene with their mother. The suspect now faces a homicide charge.
Man was kicked out of family home in Detroit, then returned hours later to shoot sister in head, police said
A man shot his sister in the head after being kicked out of their family's Detroit home, police said. The suspect was arrested miles away in Tennessee.
Victim found shot to death in a crashed SUV, suspect accused of murder
A woman in Alabama is accused of murder after a victim was found shot to death in an SUV. Police have not released a possible motive for the killing.
Dispute turned deadly in Baltimore, repeated offender arrested: cops
A dispute turned deadly in Baltimore and now police say they have arrested the suspected killer. Authorities said the suspect is a repeat offender.
Suspect accused of shooting his brother in the head as he slept, Tennessee cops say
Tennessee police say a man has been charged with homicide for shooting his brother in the head as the victim slept. Police said the shooting appeared accidental.
A dad told others he was worried his son would kill him. His offspring did just that.
A man in North Dakota was sentenced to prison for killing his father. The two had a history of arguing and the dad told others he was worried his son would kill him.
High school principal in Arkansas accused of murdering his wife, cops say
A high school principal and basketball coach in Arkansas is accused of murdering his wife. Police have not released a possible motive for her killing.
Two decades ago, a man was beaten, shot and stabbed. Police just announced they arrested the suspected killer.
More than 20 years ago, a victim was beaten, stabbed and shot and killed in Pennsylvania. His homicide went cold, but police say they have just arrested his killer.
A young mom was found dead in an alley. Years later, Arizona cops still hope to solve her homicide.
A young mom was found dead in an Arizona alley in 2014 and her death was ruled a homicide. The case has gone cold, though police still ask for help.
Two men arrested after police find man's body decaying in concrete, coffee in bathtub in Hawaii: report
Two men were arrested in Los Angeles, California in connection to a homicide in Hawaii, where a man's body was found decaying in a bathtub, police said.
Suspect was arrested for allegedly stalking a 22-year-old woman. He posted bail and months later killed her, cops said.
A man in California faces charges after he allegedly killed a woman. Police said the suspect was previously arrested for stalking the victim.
'I want to kill a girl!': The story of the murderer who targeted teens in an Arizona town in the 1960s
Charles Schmid killed three teens in Arizona in the 1960s and became known as "the Pied Piper." Here is how he remained free despite people knowing his crimes.
Tennessee cold case detectives rearrest suspect first accused 11 years ago of fatally shooting store owner: cops
Authorities in Tennessee have re-arrested a man in connection to the cold case shooting death of a store owner in 2011. The suspect had bail set at $500,000.
18-year-old had a plan to kill his girlfriend and walked her to the woods. There, he shot her 3 times in the head.
An 18-year-old was sentenced to prison for killing his girlfriend in the woods. The killer used a 14-year-old to help him pull off his elaborate plan.
Killer left his blood behind at the scene of a California murder in 1994. Police said they just found a match.
A man has been arrested in connection to a cold-case murder in California. The victim was stabbed to death in her apartment in 1994, investigators said.
Man shot dead while trying to help woman who was in a fight, cops say. Duo arrest in connection to murder case.
A man was shot and killed trying to help a woman in a fight, police said. One of the suspects was charged with murder, the other with menacing.
Suspect killed a man and buried him in a shallow grave. Then, they used his phone to make it seem he was still alive.
A man was sentenced to prison for the murder of a person in Alabama. The suspects buried a victim in a grave and then used his phone to deceive his family.
They met on Tinder and agreed to a date. It ended when he choked and stabbed her to death.
A woman was killed on a first date after meeting the suspect on Tinder, Utah police said. The killer was sentenced to prison but will get mental health treatment first.
T-Mobile employee brutally stabbed while working in a Maryland mall, suspect charged
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a T-Mobile employee at a Maryland mall. The suspect and victim knew each other, police said.
He evaded the police for 44 years after killing a woman from South Carolina. Now, he might walk free after 10 years.
A man convicted of a cold-case murder in South Carolina was sentenced to life in prison. But, a legal technicality means he could be free after 10 years.
19-year-old accused of stabbing her older sister to death during domestic dispute, cops said
A woman stabbed her older sister to death in Texas, police said. Officials were called to a home for a domestic disturbance where the victim was stabbed.
Man hit woman with his car, then beat her with metal object, witnesses said. Then he allegedly confessed to the crime.
A man has been charged with murder after witnesses said he hit a woman with his car then beat her, police said. The suspect allegedly confessed to the attack.
A New York mother tried to settle a dispute between her son and another man. Instead, they paid with their lives.
A man was sentenced to prison for the killing of a mom and her son in New York. The killing happened as the mom tried to settle a dispute, officials said.
Woman shot dead inside a car near Indiana air reserve base, suspect arrested
A woman was shot inside a car in Indiana and now a man has been arrested in connection to the case. Police said the victim was visiting the suspect in Indiana.
Man forced his way inside an Oklahoma home, shoots and kills victim: police
A man forced his way inside a home in Oklahoma, where he shot and killed a victim. Police said the suspect was arrested at the shooting scene.
Illinois man strangled woman, ditching her body in a car, cops said
An Illinois woman was found strangled to death and left in the back seat of a car, police said. Now, authorities say they have arrested the suspect.