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Too Many Lies: The Story of Murderess Jodi Arias and Her Dead Lover
Jodi Arias' case became a sensation with scandalous details and unbelievable testimony. Here is a recap of the murder and her many lies during the trial. COLD CASES
The Senseless Killing of a New York City Deli Icon Remains Unsolved Nearly 30 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Abe Lebewohl was the owner of the Second Avenue Deli in New York City. More than 20 years later, his murder remains a cold case. COLD CASES
An Iowa High School Senior Was Killed in Her Car. A Surprising Piece of Evidence Helped Solve the Cold Case 40 Years Later.
A man was convicted of the cold-case murder of an Iowa woman 40 years ago. DNA from a gear shift and the victim's dress helped police decades later. NEWS
Love is Blind? Charles Manson and Other Infamous Killers — and the Women Infatuated with Them
Here is the story of famous killers and the women who loved them. The women fell in love with the suspects after they were convicted of their crimes. COLD CASES
A California Woman Arranged a Meeting at a Local Market. Then, She Turned Up Dead in an Orchard.
A woman was called to a market in California and then found dead a short time later in a nearby orchard, police said. Today, her murder has become a cold case. NEWS
A Newborn Boy Was Fatally Stabbed in a Georgia College Dorm. Police Say the Baby's Mom Committed the Crime.
A one-time University of Georgia student murdered her newborn baby by stabbing him in a dormitory bathroom and hiding him in a trash can, authorities say. COLD CASES
A California Nurse Went for a Jog but Never Returned. After Nearly 30 Years, Her Killer Finally Faces Justice.
A convicted felon serving time in Texas confessed to the cold case killing of a woman out for a jog in California almost 30 years ago. FEATURES
9 Infamous 'Murder Houses' Where Grisly Crimes Occurred — and the Stories Behind Them
You may have heard of these murder cases, but do you know where they happened or where the suspects lived? Here are nine famous 'murder houses.' COLD CASES
A Minnesota Man Was Accused of Stabbing a Teen Dozens of Times. He Will Never Face Justice for the Brutal Murder.
Teenager Julie Ann Hanson was murdered in Illinois in 1972, but her case went cold. A Minnesota man accused of the crime 50 years later then died in jail. NEWS
Newlywed Couple in Michigan Charged After Groomsman Fatally Struck by SUV Following Wedding Day Dispute: Cops
Michigan newlyweds were charged after the groom allegedly struck and killed a groomsman with an SUV following a wedding argument, police say. COLD CASES
A Georgia Coed Was Raped and Brutally Murdered in Her College Apartment. Her Killer Remains Free.
Jennifer Stone was raped and murdered while attending the University of Georgia over 30 years ago. Her killer remains free and her homicide case has gone cold. FEATURES
Trips from Hell: The Tragic Stories of Americans Who Traveled Abroad and Never Returned Home
For some Americans, the dream of traveling overseas turned into a nightmare. Here are cases of people who went missing or who were murdered during trips abroad. NEWS
Former Louisiana Mayor, His Daughter Shot Dead by 10-Year-Old Boy After Argument Over Video Game: Police
A 10-year-old boy allegedly confessed to fatally shooting former Louisiana mayor Joe Cornelius Sr. and his daughter after a video game dispute, cops said. FEATURES
‘Bullet Holes Everywhere’: The Amish Schoolhouse Massacre and Two Communities Torn Apart (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man took girls hostage at an Amish school in Pennsylvania and killed five of them. Here's a recap of the case and the reactions of the community. NEWS
The Alphabet Murders: Did a Killer Prey on 3 Girls in New York Because of How They Spelled Their Names?
Three children were killed in similar manner in New York in the 1970s. Was one killer responsible for the cases now known as The Alphabet Murders? NEWS
Campus Horror: 10 Chilling College Killings That Gripped the Nation
10 stories about slayings on college campuses that left the nation in shock, from mass killings to murders stemming from romantic trouble. MISSING
8 Devastating Minutes: The Texas Kidnapping and Murder That Inspired the AMBER Alert System
Amber Hagerman was kidnapped and murdered in Texas in 1996. Her killing spurred the creation of the AMBER Alert system to help find abducted children. NEWS
Ex-Cop Accused of Murdering Pregnant Massachusetts Woman to Hide Sexual Exploitation of Her When She Was Young
A former Massachusetts police officer has been charged with killing a woman in 2021 to conceal his alleged sexual exploitation of her as a minor, police said. NEWS
A Pennsylvania Woman Emptied Her Husband's Bank Accounts. Then, She Killed Him With Her Heart Medication.
A woman in Pennsylvania will spend life in prison after she fatally poisoned her husband using her own heart medication and draining his bank accounts. NEWS
A South Carolina Man Arranged a Date with a Woman on Tinder. He Was Shot 4 Times When Went to Her Home.
A South Carolina man and woman were sentenced to decades in prison after a Tinder date turned into a murder. NEWS
A Jealous Man in Maine Wanted to Kill His Ex So 'No One Else Could Have Her.' Then He carried Out His Plan.
A Maine man was given two life sentences for killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. He left messages threatening to kill her over the relationship. NEWS
Texas Authorities Suspect Serial Killer Behind Two Murders Six Years Apart
Texas police say DNA linking two murders — one in Austin and one in Bastrop County — points to a potential serial killer operating in the area. NEWS
The Menendez Brothers: Why Did Lyle & Erik Slay Their Mother and Father? (FPD CASE VAULT)
Front Page Detectives takes a look at the Menendez brothers and ask why did Lyle and Erik Menendez gun down their parents. FEATURES
Banjos, Bowling Ball, Frying Pan and Pencils: Bizarre Everyday Objects Used to Commit Murder
While many murders are committed using knives or guns, that is not always the case. Here are some everyday objects that people used to kill others. NEWS
An Idaho Man Killed His Mom for Evicting Him Because of His 'Poor Behavior.' Now He's Living Behind Bars.
A man killed his mother shortly after she and her husband evicted him from their Idaho home. He was sentenced to life behind bars. NEWS
A Florida Man Woman Ghosted Her Ex-Boyfriend After Their Breakup. So He Fatally Shot Her While She Was on Her Way to Work.
A man in Florida was sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend because she disappeared on him. COLD CASES
A Pregnant Woman Was Sexually Assaulted and Murdered in Her Home. Over 60 Years Later, Police Identified Her Killer.
A man who died in a car wreck years ago has been identified as a serial killer, police said. He has also been connected to rape cases as well. COLD CASES
Gone Cold: 7 Baffling Crime Cases Unlikely to Ever Be Solved (FPD CASE VAULT)
Here are seven cold cases that will likely never be solved. They are famous killings and investigations from decades ago. But, they have left police stumped. NEWS
‘Billions’ Actor Akili McDowell Arrested on Murder Charges in Houston: Police
Actor Akili McDowell, known for 'Billions,' has been arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting in Houston, officials said. NEWS
A Target Worker Stole His Colleague's Lunch. So the Coworker Trained for Murder Before Fatally Stabbing Him in the Parking Lot.
Virginia man had his lunch stolen from work fridge, so he plotted and fatally stabbed his co-worker who stole it. COLD CASES
A 4-Year-Old Colorado Girl Claimed Her Dad 'Shot Her Mother with a Knife.' He Says He Wasn't Home at the Time.
A woman was found dead in her Colorado shower and her daughter identified her father as the killer. But, he says he was on his way to work and not involved. COLD CASES
He Killed One Teenager and Raped Two Others. Over Two Decades Later, DNA Helped Police Put Him Behind Bars.
A man was sentenced to prison in Ohio for killing one woman and raping two others. The case had gone cold, but DNA helped find a suspect years later. COLD CASES
Alaska's Deadly Mystery: Inside the Unsolved Mass Killing of 8 Found on Fishing Ship
Eight people died aboard the 'Investor fishing ship in the 1980s in Alaska, making it the state's largest mass murder. The case went cold and remains unsolved. NEWS
National Park Visits Gone Wrong: Chilling Cold Cases Involving Favorite U.S. Summer Destinations
Here are the details on some of the cold cases that happened at U.S. National Parks, including strange disappearances and disturbing deaths. NEWS
Michigan Man Sexually Assaulted Pro Poker Player, Set Her on Fire While She Was Still Alive (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man in Michigan will head to prison for sexually assaulting and killing a professional poker player. The victim was set on fire before she died. NEWS
Florida Woman Accused of Killing Her Child's Father After Dirty Diaper Argument
A Florida woman was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting her child's father over his reaction to a dirty diaper, officials say. NEWS
Florida Ex-Con Admits to 2002 Stabbing Deaths of Pregnant Woman, Her 6-Year-Old Son in Alabama: Police
An ex-con recently released from prison in Florida allegedly confessed to the 2002 stabbing deaths of a pregnant woman and her son in Alabama, cops say. NEWS
Arizona Man Accused of Murder After Girlfriend Jumps from Moving Car and Dies During Police Chase
The boyfriend of an Arizona woman refused to let her out of the car, so she jumped out during a police chase and she died from her injuries, police said. NEWS
She Strangled Her Boyfriend and Stuffed His Body in a Freezer. Then, She Spent a Month Selling Off His Belongings.
A Mississippi woman killed her widowed boyfriend and stuffed his remains in a freezer. She then sold his belongings. Now, she heads to prison for murder. NEWS
A Texas Man Thought He Knew Who Killed His Friend, So He Fatally Shot Him. He Was Wrong.
A man in Texas thought he knew who killed his friend, so he fatally shot him. Turns out, he was wrong. NEWS
He Got into a Fight at a Wisconsin Bar After Things 'Popped Off.' When He Opened Fire Outside, 3 People Died.
A man in Wisconsin will head to prison for killing three and injuring three more in a shooting at a tavern. The shooting happened after a fight in the bar. NEWS
Family Tried to Stop Him from Driving Drunk with a Child in the Car. So He Shot and Killed His Sister's Fiancé.
A man in Indiana is heading to prison for shooting his sister's fiancé. He got involved when family tried to stop the man from driving drunk with a child. NEWS
Police in Texas Hunt for Killer of Aspiring Marine Teen Found 'Cast Outside' and 'Torn Apart'
Authorities in south Texas want to solve a three-year-old murder case involving a teenager who wanted to be a Marine. NEWS
Ohio Mother Killed While Trying to Stop Carjackers from Fleeing with Her Sleeping 6-Year-Old Son in Vehicle
An Ohio mother is dead after she tried to stop a car thief who drove off with her sleeping 6-year-old still inside, police said. NEWS
‘Unrelenting’ Seattle Cyberstalker Harassed Cops, Prosecutors, Other Victims with Thousands of Emails, Texts
A man in Seattle will spend nine years in prison for a 'relentless' campaign of harassing and cyberstalking multiple victims. COLD CASES
Police Needed Nearly a Year to Find a Young Mother's Murdered Remains. They Still Haven't Found the Killer.
A young mom was reported missing in Connecticut. Nearly a year later, her remains were found in Vermont. Police have yet to solve the cold-case murder. NEWS
California Man Accused of Decapitating Parents and Dog, Chasing Worker in Stolen Golf Cart
A California man was shot by a sheriff's deputy after allegedly decapitating and mutilating his elderly parents and the family dog, officials said. COLD CASES
A South Carolina College Freshman Was Found Dead After 'Mud-Bogging' with Classmates in 1997. The Case Could Still Be Solved.
Stacey Holsonback's body was found floating in Lake Hartwell a day after she went "mud-bogging" with friends. Now, 26 years later, the case is unsolved. NEWS
'In My Movies, Everybody Always Dies': Man Killed Native Women, Recorded Torture Death for 'Followers'
A man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison for the torture deaths of two Alaska Native women in 2019. FEATURES
10 Assassinations That Changed the Course of History
Whether it's for political or personal reasons, assassinations can change the course of history. Here are 10 of the most infamous killings of notable people.
