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Natalee Holloway Case: Murder Suspect Joran van der Sloot to Arrive in United States Thursday
Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, was to be extradited to U.S. on Thursday and now his lawyers say he'll fight it. NEWS
Case Breakthrough: Natalee Holloway Murder Suspect Joran van der Sloot to Arrive in United States
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005, is expected to arrive in the U.S. this week, according to family sources. NEWS
A Pennsylvania Man Fought With His Wendy's Coworker and Got Fired. Two Months Later, He Stabbed the Coworker 46 Times and Ran Him Over Twice.
A man in Pennsylvania was fired from his job at Wendy's after getting into with coworker. 2 months later, he came back and killed him. NEWS
California Father Used Cord to Strangle His 7-Year-Old Son and Himself to Death in Murder-Suicide: Cops
A man in California strangled himself and his 7-year-old son to death in an apparent murder-suicide in Thousand Oaks, according to authorities. NEWS
Custodial Pickup in Texas Ends With Mother’s New Boyfriend Killing Baby’s Father During Fight: Police
A Texas mother and her new boyfriend were arrested after allegedly shooting to death the father of her child during a custodial drop-off, police said. NEWS
A Texas Woman Didn’t Want to Sign Divorce Papers, So She Grabbed a Hammer and Beat Her Estranged Husband to Death, Cops Say
A man in Texas reportedly asked his estranged wife to come over and sign divorce papers. Police claim she arrived and beat him to death with a hammer. NEWS
Tourist Accused of Fatally Stabbing Ex-Wife in His Room at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
A man fatally stabbed his ex-wife with a piece of glass while in Las Vegas and then unsuccessfully tried to kill himself, according to authorities. NEWS
‘I'm Tired of Living With My Lie’: New Mexico Man Racked With Guilt Admits to Landlord’s 2008 Murder, Body Cam Video Shows
A man in New Mexico struggling with feelings of guilt admitted to police that he killed his landlord in 2008, police say. NEWS
Wisconsin Mother Accused of Homicide After Her 6-Year-Old Son Dies From Xanax Toxicity, Head Injuries
Cops performed a welfare check on a Wisconsin 6-year-old boy. He was pronounced dead 15 hours later and his mother was charged with murder, cops say. NEWS
Pennsylvania Woman Who Accused Her Estranged Husband of Abuse Arrested in Connection With His Murder in Park
A woman in Pennsylvania fatally shot her estranged husband in a park in broad daylight after accusing him of abusing her, according to authorities. NEWS
Former Georgia Attorney Admits He Killed His Mother Over 'Worst Drug There Is: The Green Money'
A former attorney in Georgia will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge sentenced him in the stabbing death of his mother. NEWS
Wisconsin Woman High on Meth Who Murdered, Dismembered Lover Before Having Sex With Decapitated Corpse Argues No Crime Can Be Proven Because The Victim’s Penis Was Chopped Off
A Wisconsin woman who said she killed her lover, had sex with corpse wants confession thrown out since she made statements while 'blacked out': Court Docs NEWS
Dad Who Served Time a Decade Ago for Shaking His Baby Now Charged in Death of Second Son
A North Carolina father previously convicted for shaking his 3-week-old son is now facing new charges in connection with the murder of his 3-month-old son. NEWS
Murder Suspect Arrested in Connection With Republican Councilwoman Gunned Down Outside Her New Jersey Home
A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a New Jersey Councilwoman back in February, officials said. NEWS
‘It Was a Mistake’: 3-Month-Old Baby Girl Found Dead Off NYC Expressway, Father Accused of Murder
A 3-month-old baby girl was found dead along the highway in New York City. Now police say her parents have been arrested in connection with her death. NEWS
A Maryland Couple In a 3-Way Relationship With Their Roommate Got Into a Crack-Fueled Clash With Her. Then They Strangled and Dismembered Their Shared Lover.
A Maryland man and woman were sentenced for brutally killing and dismembering their former roommate and shared lover after she cut them off financially. NEWS
Natalee Holloway Murder Suspect Joran van der Sloot ‘Severely Beaten’ in Peruvian Prison: Lawyer
The attorney for Joran van der Sloot, the murder suspect in missing Natalee Holloway's case, says Joran has been 'severely beaten' in prison. NEWS
One Dead, Three Wounded After Shootout at Texas Strip Joint
A shootout at a strip club in Texas ended with one person dead and three others injured after a fight broke out inside, officials said. NEWS
Texas Teen Killed Parents, Siblings Because He Believed They Were ‘Cannibals’ and ‘Going to Eat Him': Officials
An 18-year-old man in Texas allegedly killed his parents and siblings because they were 'cannibals' and 'going to eat him," according to officials. NEWS
An Arizona Woman Got Into an Argument With Her Boyfriend. Then, She Ran Over Him With Her Car and Killed Him, Cops Say.
A woman in Arizona has been arrested after she allegedly ran over her boyfriend during an argument, killing him, according to authorities. NEWS
Man Who Served 11 Years in Prison for Manslaughter Now Faces Murder Charge in New Jersey After Ex-Girlfriend Found Dead: Officials
A New Jersey man released from prison after serving time for a 2020 manslaughter conviction is now charged for the murder of a missing ex-girlfriend, cops say. NEWS
A Rhode Island Tenant Was Facing Eviction. Now, He's Accused of Killing His Landlord With an Ax, Hiding Body in Tarp.
A man in Rhode Island facing eviction got into an argument with his landlord and allegedly beat him to death using an ax, according to authorities. NEWS
'Unbearable Loss': Idaho Man Shook His 4-Month-Old Son, Slammed Him Down Face-First in Crib, Killing Him
A man in Idaho will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge sentenced him for the death of his 4-month-old son. NEWS
A Tennessee Man Said He 'Just Snapped' on the Way to Walmart. Then, He Fatally Shot His Wife in Front of Their 7-Year-Old Son.
A man in Tennessee will spend 35 years behind bars after fatally shooting his wife in the car with their 7-year-old son present. NEWS
'Controlling and Toxic' New York Man Fatally Stabbed His Wife To Death. Then, He Set Fire to 10 Dogs, a Rabbit and Ferret.
A man in New York fatally stabbed his estranged wife before setting his own house on fire, killing 12 animals inside. NEWS
Virginia High School Honor Student Shoots Freshman Neighbor Walking Down Street With His Sister, Police Say
A 16-year-old freshman in Virginia was fatally shot while walking home with his sister and now his Honor Student neighbor has been arrested, police say. NEWS
Parents of Idaho College Quadruple Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Called to Testify in Case of Missing Woman Whose Remains Were Recently Found: Report
The parents of University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect have been called to testify by a Pennsylvania grand jury in a separate case, officials said. NEWS
Maryland Man Beaten to Death While Trying to Protect His Fiancée's Child After Middle School Fight: Officials
A man in Maryland was beat to death by a group of teens and adults while trying to protect his son after a middle school fight, authorities said. NEWS
D.C. Woman With 44 Outstanding Tickets Kills Lyft Driver, 2 Passengers in Head-On Crash While Fleeing Police: Officials
A Washington, D.C. woman has been charged with murder after she crashed her vehicle into a Lyft driver, killing three, while trying to flee police, cops said. NEWS
Dementia-Riddled 95-Year-Old Granny Dies One Week After Being Tasered by Cops Who Felt Threatened by Her Steak Knife
A 95-year-old granny in Australia died one week after being tasered by police who felt threatened as she held serrated steak knife, officials said. NEWS
Autopsy Report Reveals Schizophrenic Inmate Eaten Alive by Bugs in Filthy Cell Died of ‘Severe Neglect’
A private autopsy report completed by Lashawn Thompson's family shows the Georgia inmate died from 'severe neglect' during his months in jail, officials said. NEWS
Texas Woman Reported Missing Found Dead 10 Days Later; Suspect Arrested on Murder Charges, Police Confirm
A 20-year-old woman in Texas was reported missing. Now, police say her body was found 10 days later and a suspect has been arrested in connection to her death. NEWS
Florida Man Killed His Grandmother, Called Housekeeper to Clean Up ‘Real Mess’: Police
A man in Florida allegedly beat his grandmother to death using a hammer and then called a housekeeper to come clean up the 'real mess,' officials said. NEWS
Idaho College Quadruple Murder Case: Judge Forced to Act After Bryan Kohberger Chooses to 'Stand Silent' During Hearing
Bryan Kohberger appeared in court after being indicted in the Idaho college quadruple murder case and declined to enter a plea, according to authorities. NEWS
Detroit Mother Accused of Killing Her 4-Year-Old Son With Fentanyl
A 40-year-old woman in Detroit has been accused of killing her 4-year-old son after giving him fentanyl that caused him to go into cardiac arrest, police said. NEWS
A Georgia Man Got Into an Argument About His 2-Year-Old Son With the Child’s Mother. Then, He Killed Her Parents and Sister.
A man in Georgia was ordered to serve four life sentences after a jury found him guilty in 2021 triple murder and kidnapping case. NEWS
An Indiana Man Wouldn’t Stop Making Flirtatious Comments to a Neighbor. So 2 Men Beat Him to Death, Cops Say.
A man in Indiana wouldn't stop making flirtatious comments to a neighbor. So, two men allegedly beat him to death, according to authorities. NEWS
Former Texas Food Supplies Warehouse Employee Walked Into Old Job, Shot Co-Worker in Chest, Police Say
A former warehouse worker in Texas allegedly walked into his old job and fatally shot one of his co-workers, according to authorities. NEWS
Ex-Neo Nazi Convicted of Killing 2 Roommates Warns at Sentencing: ‘Stay Away From Extremist Groups’
A Neo Nazi in Florida shot and killed his roommates almost six years ago. After pleading guilty to the murders, he will spend 45 years in prison. NEWS
Indiana Army Veteran Found Guilty in Fatal Road Rage Incident Involving Muslim Man
An Indiana Army veteran has been convicted of fatally shooting a Muslim man during a road rage incident in 2019, according to officials. NEWS
Quadruple Murder Suspect in Alabama May Have Killed After Dispute Over Dirty Dishes, Investigators Say
A quadruple murder in Alabama may have all started after an argument took place with the suspect over dirty dishes, according to authorities. NEWS
Speeding SUV Driver Reaching for Gas Money Indicted for Killing 5-Year-Old Girl Crossing Street With Mother: Officials
A Massachusetts man was indicted for allegedly killing a 5-year-old girl crossing the street when he tried to pull $20 from his pocket while speeding, cops say. NEWS
Woman Involved in Louisiana Love Triangle Arrested in Connection With Killing of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly killed after a dispute between a Louisiana love triangle ended in gunfire. Now two people have been arrested, cops say. NEWS
Houston Man on Date Discovers Fake Parking Attendant Scammed Him Out of $40. So, He Left His Date, Fatally Shot Cheat and Returned to Restaurant, Cops Say.
A Houston man was allegedly scammed out of $40 during date, so he left date and fatally shot the scammer in the back and then returned to his date, police say. NEWS
Bodycam: Teen Threw Baby in Garbage After Giving Birth in Locked Hospital Bathroom, Police Say
New body cam footage has been released showing a New Mexico teenager in the hospital after she allegedly put her newborn baby in the trash, police said. NEWS
Rappers Treated Gang Members to Steak Dinners, Gold Chain for Shooting New York City Rival: Prosecutors
Rappers treated gang members to luxury steak dinner and gold chains after allegedly shooting up rival gang members, according to prosecutors. NEWS
Convicted Killer Lori Vallow Now Faces New Murder Conspiracy Charges in Connection With Arizona Shooting
Convicted killer Lori Vallow has been indicted on new murder conspiracy charges in Arizona for the shooting of her niece's ex-husband, officials said. NEWS
Joran van Der Sloot Lawyer Says Natalee Holloway Suspect Seeks Divorce, Seduced by ‘Younger, Prettier’ Accused Drug Smuggler Girlfriend
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance case, is seeking divorce from his wife to be with his 'younger, prettier' girlfriend, lawyer says. NEWS
‘Intentional, Heinous And Repeated Violence’: Utah Mother Killed 6-Year-Old Son Found Unresponsive in Shower
A mother in Utah was sentenced for the death of her 6-year-old son, who endured 'intentional, heinous and repeated violence' against him. NEWS
An Illinois Man Hosting a Rummage Sale Lured a Teen Girl Into His Home With Disney Cups. Then He Strangled Her.
A man in Illinois will spend 50 years in prison after he strangled a 17-year-old girl to death. The man used Disney cups to lure the girl into his house.
