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'I Deserve Worse': Recently Released Maine Convict Back in Prison for Killing Parents, Their Friends
A Maine man who was recently released from prison has been sentenced for killing his parents and their friends before heading to highway and shooting at cars.
A Teen in North Carolina Was Driving Home from a Work Christmas Party When She Was Shot Dead. But, Who Pulled the Trigger?
Rhonda Hinson was driving home after a work Christmas party in 1981 when she was murdered. Police in North Carolina haven't identified the killer.
A Florida Teen Wanted to Hurt His Ex-Girlfriend for Dumping Him, So He Fatally Shot Her Mother: Cops
A teen in Florida allegedly said if his ex-girlfriend 'was not with him, she could not be with anyone’ before fatally shooting her mother, police said.
Family Calls Man 'Coward' After He Decapitated Grandmother, Fled with Her Head One Day After Prison Release
One day after being released from prison, Luis Gustavo Aroyo-Lopez decapitated his grandmother and then fled the scene with her head.
A 3-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Was Killed in 2011. 'I'm Broken Every Day,' His Mom Says of Still Having No Answers.
A 3-year-old was shot and killed the day after Christmas 12 years ago. Minneapolis police and the victim's mom still hope to solve the cold case.
Top News of the Week: Man Kills Pregnant Wife in Crash, Cops Say; Parents Accused of Soliciting Sex with Child; and More
Top news of the week featuring a man accused of killing three people in drunk driving crash; cops say parents solicited men for sex with child; and more.
Florida Suspect Fatally Beats Victim for Mistakenly Thinking She Took Woman's Necklace Later Found in Owner's Top: Cops
A dispute over a necklace ended in murder after police say a woman 'snapped' and started punching the victim.
Man Accused of Strangling, Assaulting Escort in Las Vegas Hotel Before Leaving Her to Die: Court Documents
A man in Nevada is accused of strangling and sexually assaulting an escort in his Las Vegas hotel room and leaving her to die.
A Teen Was Brutally Murdered and Found Nude in a Utah Canal. Five Decades Later, Her Family Still Hopes For Answers.
More than 50 years ago, Johanna Leatherbury was found murdered and nude in a Utah Canal. Over five decades later, her family wants answers in the cold case.
A Denver Street Vendor Loved Independence Day. Tragically, He Was Shot Dead While Working on the Holiday, and His Killer's Still at Large.
A street vendor was shot and killed on Independence Day 2000 following an argument. Now, almost 25 years later, police haven't solved the cold-case murder.
North Carolina Mother Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter After Daughter, 8, Dies in Hot Car While She Was at Work
A woman in North Carolina is accused of leaving her 8-year-old daughter in her vehicle while she was working.
Married Middle School Principal Stole from Students to Hire Hitman to Kill His Pregnant Teacher Girlfriend
A former principal in Missouri got two life sentences for hiring a friend to murder his pregnant teacher girlfriend, authorities said.
Killers Among Us: 4 Suspected Murderers Who Wore Mask of God-Fearing Family Man and All-Around Nice Guy
Here are the stories about four murder suspects who went on to live normal lives after the killings. Have you heard about their cases?
911 calls from Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh Revealed: 'My Wife and Child Have Been Shot Badly!' (FPD CASE VAULT)
State investigators released two 911 calls from when Alex Murdaugh said he found the bodies of his son Paul and wife Maggie.
Idaho College Murders: Trial Date Set in Case Against Bryan Kohberger — But One Major Detail Remains Uncertain
A judge has scheduled a trial date for the case against quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger regarding the Idaho College murders.
A Florida Man Was Moving into a Home. Then, a U-Haul Crash Led to Him Fatally Shooting His New Neighbor, Cops Say.
A Florida man reportedly crashed a U-Haul into his new neighbor's balcony. A fight ensued and ended with one man fatally shot, police said.
Cops Find Body in Backseat of Minnesota Woman's Crashed Car Whose Death 'Not a Result' of Accident: Police
A crash scene investigation lead police in Minnesota to discover a dead body in the back seat of the car, but the body was not killed in the crash, police said.
New Jersey Woman Accused of Murder After Allegedly Drowning Her 1- and 3-Year-Old Children
A woman in New Jersey has been arrested after she allegedly drowned her two young children, police said.
Intoxicated Driver Causes Head-On Collision, Killing His Pregnant Wife, Unborn Child and Another Woman: Cops
An intoxicated driver in Tennessee reportedly caused a head-on collision, killing his pregnant wife, their unborn child and another woman, police said.
Top News of the Week: Pastor Stole From His Own Congregation; Man Accused of Rest Stop Murder; and More
Top news of the week featuring a pastor headed to prison for stealing from his own congregation; cops say elderly couple stabbed at rest stop; and more.
‘What the F*** Did You Do?’: Pennsylvania Couple Arrested in Connection with Newborn Found Dead on Sidewalk
Parents arrested after cops find newborn baby mother allegedly threw from second-story window, law enforcement officials said.
Arrest Made in 1990 Georgia Double Homicide Following Rape Kit DNA Match: Prosecutors
A decades-old rape kit helped link a Georgia man’s DNA to the fatal stabbings of two people in their Atlanta apartment in 1990, according to authorities.
A California Man Helped Orchestrate the Murder of a Classmate to Join a Gang. Now, He's Paying the Price.
A man was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a California murder. The killing was an effort to join the MS-13 gang, officials said.
Suburban Chicago Man Accused of Killing 90-Year-Old Grandfather with Axe
An elderly man was found dead in his suburban Chicago home, and now police say his grandson has been charged with murder.
Ohio Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Elderly Man, Injuring Victim's Wife at Nebraska Rest Stop
An Ohio man is in custody after he allegedly fatally stabbed an elderly man and injured his wife at a rest stop in Nebraska, officials said.
Alabama Man Accused of Killing Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend's Teen Daughter, Injuring Her 5-Year-Old Son
A pregnant woman's ex has been arrested for alleged murder of her teen daughter and attempted murder of her 5-year-old son, police said.
A California Man Went to a Gift Exchange. Instead of Giving Presents, He Fatally Shot His Grandma, Father's Girlfriend.
A California man opened fire at a Christmas day gift exchange, killing his grandmother and father's girlfriend. Now, he'll spend 114 years in prison.
West Virginia Mother Accused of Murder After 16-Day-Old Daughter Dies with Broken Arm and Ribs
A mother in West Virginia has been charged with the murder of her 16-day-old daughter, police said.
A Missouri Man Dared His Wife to Shoot Him, So She Did, Cops Say
During an argument, a Missouri man reportedly dared his wife to 'shoot me,' so she did, officials said.
Kinky Clown Unmasked: How John Wayne Gacy Lured Innocents Into a Terrifying Den of Despair (FPD CASE VAULT)
John Wayne Gacy lured innocent boys and young men into an awful den of despair, killing at least 33 during a six-year wave of terror in the 1970s.
Florida Father Claims His 6-Week-Old Son Died After 'Accidentally' Hitting Head on Knee: Police
A man in Florida allegedly confessed to 'bashing' in infant son's head, killing him, but claims it was an accident, police said.
A Houston Man Allegedly Said He Shot 3 'Home Invaders' — But The Victims All Turned Out to Be Family: Police
A Houston man allegedly called 911 to report a home invasion, but police say he fatally shot three of his family members.
A Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Performed Plastic Surgery on His Wife. She Died, and He's Now Accused of Manslaughter.
A plastic surgeon in Florida has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife for allegedly failing to call 911 during cosmetic procedure, cops said.
Police: Elderly Florida Woman Allegedly Killed Roommate Because He 'Did Not Clean Up After Himself'
An elderly woman in Florida was tired of her roommate not cleaning up after himself, so she allegedly shot him to death, police said.
A Headless Child Was Found in an Abandoned St. Louis Home in 1983. Her Identity Remains Unknown and Her Killer Free.
The remains of a St. Louis Jane Doe were found in 1983 in an abandoned home. Today, police still don't know the girl's name or who murdered her.
Top News of the Week: Woman Killed After Asking Boyfriend to Get Milk; Suspects Still Wanted in Teen's Murder; and More
Top news of the week featuring a man who killed his girlfriend when she asked him to go get milk; decades later and a teen's killers are still wanted; and more.
Angels of Death: 5 Nurses Accused of Killing Their Patients
Here are some of the most prolific nurses turned killers and murderers. Some of these "Angels of Death" killed hundreds of one-time patients.
Should the Menendez Brothers Be Released? Relatives Ask Judge to Give Pair Break in Connection with Parents’ Grisly Murders
Family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for their parents' 1989 murders, sign letters of support to judge for reduced sentences.
California Bar Manager Fatally Punched While Trying to Break Up Fight Between Unruly Patrons, Cops Say
Bar manager killed while trying to break up fight between unruly patrons outside, police say.
A 5-Month-Old Baby Boy Wouldn't Stop Crying. So His Dad Slammed Him Around Until the Newborn Died.
A Florida man is in prison for killing his baby. When the infant wouldn't stop crying, the dad slammed and hit the infant, prosecutors said.
Florida Teenager Fatally Shoots Dad, Then Kills Mom in Front of Responding Deputies
A teen who was 'mentally unfit' and had his guns taken away got his hands on a weapon and fatally shot both his parents, police said.
Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh’s Son to Sue Netflix, Warner Bros. for Linking Him to Gay Classmate’s Death: Report
Buster Murdaugh plans to sue two major studios, claiming they linked him to the murder of his gay classmate, Stephen Smith, a new report claims.
A Minnesota Man Let an Old Friend Stay on His Property in a Camper. Then, He Wound Up Dead After Telling His Guest to Leave.
A Minnesota man let a couple stay in a camper on his property. When he told them to leave, he ended up fatally shot, and now the suspect is in prison.
A Suspect Pretended to Need to Use a Woman's Phone. Then He Beat Her to Death with a Piano Leg.
A woman was beaten to death with a piano leg in her Arkansas home and then dumped along the road. It took 15 years, but now the killer is in prison.
Apprehended: Cops Arrest Suspect in Case of Maryland Mother of Five Murdered on Hiking Trail
Officials announced a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin last year.
World's Worst Dads: These Fathers Were Accused of Committing Inconceivable Crimes of Murder
Here are some dads who committed unspeakable crimes that included the murder of women and children. Many of their stories shocked the nations when police made the arrests.
North Carolina Man Accused of Murdering Woman After Online Marketplace Meeting
A North Carolina man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a woman he met to buy something on an online marketplace, police said.
‘I Choked Her Out Too Long’: North Dakota Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend During Alleged Meth-Fueled Dispute
A North Dakota man is behind bars after he allegedly choked his girlfriend to death during a fight over meth, police said.
Top News of the Week: Mom Accused of Overdosing Kids; Cops Say Sex Offender Killed Parole Officer; and More
Top news of the week featuring an Ohio mom accused of intentionally overdosing her kids; cops say parole officer allegedly killed by sex offender; and more.
Florida Man Accused of Killing Friend While Pistol-Whipping Him During Dispute Over Pool Pump
A Florida man got into an argument with his friend over a pool pump and then allegedly shot him while pistol-whipping him, police said.