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Five-Year-Old Girl’s Murder Triggers Violent Unrest as Crowd Attacks First Responders
The child, identified as Kumanjayi Little Baby, went missing after going to sleep at an Aboriginal town camp on the night of April 5. MISSING
LAPD Responds After ‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie Says Sister is Dead
‘SNL’ writer Jimmy Fowlie shared a heartbreaking update about his missing sister Christina Downer, claiming LAPD informed the family she is dead. MURDER & MAYHEM
“I Want Justice For Him”— Mother Breaks Down After NYC Teen Brutally Stabbed By Stranger
Jonathan Melo's grieving mother said that he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. The slain teen did not know his attacker. MURDER & MAYHEM
Washington Man Evaluated for Psychotic Disorder After Allegedly Killing Two Friends in 'Frightening' Sword Attack
A Washington man faces aggravated murder charges after two victims were found with severe chop-force injuries inside a home. Prosecutors call it a “most serious offense.” MURDER & MAYHEM
Wisconsin Woman ‘With No Remorse’ Admits to Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend Over Take-In Instead of Date Night
A 27-year-old Wisconsin woman allegedly killed her boyfriend in a stabbing after an argument over dinner plans, according to authorities. True Crime
‘Last Eviction’: Investigators Left Speechless After Chilling Discovery in Mississippi Mother’s Death Case
A 29-year-old man in Mississippi is accused of murdering his mother and attempting to dispose of her remains by flushing them down a toilet, according to authorities. MURDER & MAYHEM
Chilling Police Audio Reveals Moment Officers Found Two Kids Dead in Massachusetts Home as Mom Admits to Killing Them
A Massachusetts mother allegedly killed her two children amid a custody dispute, as dispatch audio reveals the moment police discovered the scene. Crime Archives
Autopsy Reveals 5-Year-Old Body Died From Blunt Force Trauma in LA Dumpster Case
Authorities say a 5-year-old boy found in Los Angeles died from blunt force trauma, with an autopsy revealing dozens of injuries. COLD CASES
Teen Kart Racer Accused of Fatal Stabbing of Airbnb Host Hours After Check-In
A 16-year-old kart racer allegedly stabbed his Airbnb host to death in London and fled the country hours later, prosecutors say. THE PROSECUTION
D4vd Trial: Singer Killed Teenager, Dismembered Body With Chainsaws After She Threatened To Expose Relationship
Prosecutors in the murder trial of D4vd reveal chilling details of the singer's crime, including dismembering the victim's body. MURDER & MAYHEM
MMA Fighter Turned Anti-Gun Activist Convicted in Son’s Death Revenge Case; Police Call It 'Tit-for-Tat'
Anti-gun activist and former MMA fighter Lumumba Sayer Sr. was found guilty of second-degree murder after shooting a man he suspected was involved in his son’s killing. True Crime
Man With Rare Condition Dies After Choking on Burger and Fries Due to Caregiver’s Negligence, Lawsuit Says
A Missouri lawsuit alleges a man with Prader-Willi Syndrome died after a caregiver failed to monitor him during a choking episode at a Crestwood facility. MURDER & MAYHEM
Massachusetts Mom Accused of Killing Children Made Chilling Plan That “Didn’t Work” Amid Divorce Battle
New details emerge in a Massachusetts case where a mother accused of killing her children described a chilling plan amid a custody fight. MURDER & MAYHEM
21-Year-Old Innocent Bystander Dies After Being Hit by Stray Bullet in Road Rage Incident
21-year-old Roberto Carlos Pineda Arriaza became the victim of a shooting when two vehicles passing through Albuquerque fired upon each other. MURDER & MAYHEM
Nevada Woman Driving Recklessly Killed A Father, Claimed She Hit a Coyote to File AAA Claim
A Nevada woman who killed a 33-year-old father in a Tesla hit-and-run and claimed she hit a coyote was sentenced to 3–8 years in prison. MURDER & MAYHEM
London-based Polish Influencer Dies After One Week Of Allegedly Being Run Over By Former X Factor Finalist
The woman was fighting for her life for a week. However, on April 25, she lost her life, following the fatal crash caused by a former X Factor finalist. COLD CASES
Cold Case Breakthrough: Mother Says Friend Of Son Is Now Person Of Interest In 2004 Death
Judy Creech hopes renewed online attention and new leads can finally solve the 2004 hit-and-run that killed her 16-year-old son, Josh Davis, as investigators identify a new person of interest in the cold case. Crime Archives
“I Can't Explain” —Charlize Theron Opens Up About Her Mom Shooting Her Dad In Self-defense When She Was 15
Theron's mother shot her dad in self-defense after he tried to kill both of them. Talking about the harrowing experience, the actress said, "These things should be talked about." MURDER & MAYHEM
Amanda Knox Questions Lucy Letby Baby Murder Conviction Renewing Fresh Scrutiny
Amanda Knox says new expert analysis and evidence uncovered during a podcast review have raised doubts about Lucy Letby’s conviction in the deaths of seven infants. MURDER & MAYHEM
Florida Man to Face Execution After Supreme Court Upholds 1990 Double Murder Conviction
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Joseph Zieler for the 1990 assault and murders of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story in North Fort Myers. COLD CASES
Texas Judge Labels Killer ‘Psychopath’ in Long-Dormant Murder Case Sentencing
A 26-year-old cold case was finally solved last year when Texas native Terry Rose was sentenced to prison for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend. SERIAL KILLERS
Rex Heuermann Case Sparks Renewed Outrage Over Unsolved Gilgo Beach Victim Identities
Not all Gilgo Beach victims were linked to Rex Heuermann. Here’s what we know about the remaining cases, including Shannan Gilbert and others. MURDER & MAYHEM
Florida Woman Makes Chilling Two-Word Remark After Alleged Double Homicide of Ex-Husbands, Faces Death Penalty
A Florida woman has been charged in the killing of her two ex-husbands on the same day in December 2025, with prosecutors announcing plans to seek the death penalty. MURDER & MAYHEM
Beauty queen, 27, found dead in Mexico City apartment as police eye mother-in-law in ‘murder’ case
A 27-year-old former beauty queen was found shot dead in a Mexico City apartment. Authorities are investigating her mother-in-law and husband. MURDER & MAYHEM
Tanner Horner’s Mom Details Son’s Troubled Childhood, Apologizes to Athena Strand’s Family During Emotional Testimony
Tanner Horner’s mother, Melissa Horner, apologized to the family of Athena Strand during emotional testimony as the sentencing phase of Horner’s murder trial continued in Tarrant County, Texas. True Crime
Memphis Police Discover Remains of 3 Children in Woods That Had Been There ‘for a Few Years’
Authorities in Memphis, Tenn., discovered the remains of three children in a wooded area, believed to have been there for years, as investigators work to identify the victims. MURDER & MAYHEM
Tennessee’s Only Female Death Row Inmate in 200 Years Fights 2026 Execution—What Happens Next?
Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is set for execution in 2026 as legal challenges intensify over the state’s lethal injection protocol. MURDER & MAYHEM
Chilling Details Emerge as Autopsy Reveals How Teen Found in D4vd’s Tesla Was Killed
Autopsy reveals 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from stab wounds months after her body was found in a Tesla linked to singer David Burke, known as D4vd. MURDER & MAYHEM
Three Family Members Found Dead in Alabama Home as Infant Is Left Alive, Police Reveal Chilling Details
A triple homicide in Wilmer, Alabama left a mother and her two children dead, including a pregnant teen. Authorities say the victims were bound and killed overnight, while an 18-month-old child was found unharmed. MURDER & MAYHEM
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Family Demands Justice as Singer D4vd Is Charged With Her Murder
The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has spoken out following the arraignment of singer D4vd, aka David Burke, on charges of her murder. Celebrity Crimes
Singer D4vd Moved To LA County Men’s Central Jail Awaiting Trial For Celeste Rivas Murder
According to authorities, the singer was still promoting his music after allegedly killing the 14-year-old girl and stuffing her body in the trunk of his car. COLD CASES
Wife Arrested in Husband’s 2002 Death After 24-Year Cold Case Breakthrough
Lisa Honrud has been arrested in connection with the 2002 murder of Frank Weiss in Texas, as the Frisco Police Department says new technology and witness statements helped solve the 24-year-old cold case. MURDER & MAYHEM
Louisiana Gunman Had 'Dark Thoughts' Days Before Deadly Shooting, Family Reveals Mental Health Struggles
A Louisiana mass shooting left eight children dead as authorities say Shamar Elkins was killed by police. Family members reveal his mental health struggles and personal turmoil before the tragedy. Celebrity Crimes
Inside the Case Against D4vd: What Prosecutors Claim Happened
According to the DA's office, D4vd repeatedly s-xually abused the victim, before killing her and then hiding her body inside the trunk of his car. MURDER & MAYHEM
D4vd Case Timeline: From TikTok Fame to Murder Charges in 14-Year-Old’s Death
D4vd, has been charged with murder and assault in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his vehicle. COLD CASES
Woman Arrested 24 Years After Husband’s Body Was Found By A Texas Lake
The woman was married to Frank Weiss at that time. His body was found by a lake in Texas back in 2002, and the case has finally been solved. MURDER & MAYHEM
Fire Captain Jailed for Life After Killing Fiancée and Her 7-Year-Old Son Over Movie Argument
A California firefighter who shot his fiancée and her son dead during a disagreement over a movie has been sentenced to life in prison. MURDER & MAYHEM
Updated Reports on Shreveport Mass Shooting That Left 8 Children Dead, 2 Women Injured
Eight children were killed and two women injured in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Police say the suspect, Shamar Elkins, died after a pursuit. MURDER & MAYHEM
Georgia Man in 'Bulletproof Vest' Sentenced for Killing Wife’s Ex-Fiancé During Child Visitation
Nicholas Michael Mimms was sentenced to life for killing Eduardo Figueroa during a child visitation in Georgia after luring him back and shooting him. NEWS
Mother of US Hostage Killed by Hamas Shares Painful Story In New Interview
Rachel Goldberg-Polin recounts the pain of her son Hersh’s captivity and death in Hamas custody, sharing emotional details in a powerful 60 Minutes interview. MURDER & MAYHEM
Indiana Teen Told Police 'I’m Done Like Fried Chicken' After Fatal Attack on 71-Year-Old Man
An Indiana teenager has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly fatally beating a 71-year-old man inside his home and fleeing in the victim’s stolen car, police said. MURDER & MAYHEM
Virginia Man Accused of Killing Wife and Hiding Body in Freezer Arrested After International Manhunt
David Varela, accused of killing his wife Lina M. Guerra and hiding her body in a freezer in Norfolk, Virginia, was arrested in Hong Kong after an international manhunt, authorities said. Celebrity Crimes
Aaron Hernandez— A Rising NFL Star’s Collapse Into Crime
Aaron Hernandez was a promising NFL player with a bright future ahead. But all his hard work went into vain after he got involved in the world of crime. MURDER & MAYHEM
Athena Strand’s Father Breaks Down, Asks Jury to Sentence Killer to Death
On April 16, Athena’s father, Jacob Strand, testified in court and urged the jury to make the right decision and sentence Tanner Horner to death. MURDER & MAYHEM
Jurors Break Down as Courtroom Shows Video of Athena Strand’s Final Moments Before Her Murder
A Texas courtroom witnessed several jurors break down in tears as a video showing the final moments of Athena Strand was played as evidence. MURDER & MAYHEM
Chilling Clues That Led Police to D4vd in 14-Year-Old’s Murder
Singer D4vd, identified as David Anthony Burke, has been arrested in Los Angeles after a missing teen’s body was found inside his Tesla at an impound lot. Authorities say the case took months to build. MURDER & MAYHEM
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax’s Children Were Home During Fatal Shooting, Teen Son Called 911
Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were found dead in Annandale in the wee hours of April 16 in an alleged murder-suicide case. NEWS
Charlie Kirk Case: Does 'Inconclusive' Bullet Evidence Clear Suspect Tyler Robinson? Experts Push Back on Claims
An 'inconclusive' bullet analysis in the Charlie Kirk murder case has fueled confusion over suspect Tyler Robinson, but forensic experts and prosecutors say the result does not rule out the rifle. COLD CASES
Iowa Murder Suspect Released After 15 Years, Judge Lowers Bond
Kristin Ramsey, accused in the 2011 murder of Ashley Okland, has been released after a judge reduced her bond to $500,000. However, she will remain under house arrest with GPS monitoring. MURDER & MAYHEM
Teen Shouts ‘It’s a Lie’ After Sentencing in Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Girl, Family Says He Bragged Earlier
A Minnesota teen was sentenced to 44 months in prison after pleading guilty in a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl, with emotional courtroom outbursts and family reactions.
