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Chilling Discovery: NYC Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Arrested in Connection with Dismembered Body Found in Freezer
Police in New York say an ex-con turned criminal justice reform advocate was arrested after they found a dismembered body in a freezer.
A Texas Man Said His Wife Went to New York for an Acting Gig. He's Now Accused of Her Murder.
Texas woman found dead in home after no one heard from her in 3 weeks. Now, police say her husband has been charged with her murder.
FPD Top News of the Week: Fake Amazon Drivers Accused of Abducting Baby; Man Shot Lost Woman in Driveway; and More
Top news of the week features a couple cops say posed as Amazon drivers and abducted baby, and a man who killed a woman turning her car around in his driveway.
Woman Disarms Sex Offender in Laundromat, Kills Him with His Own Weapon in Show of 'Courage and Strength': Sheriff
A sex offender in Louisiana attempted to assault a woman in a laundromat. Then, she grabbed his knife and stabbed him to death, police said.
A Drunk Dad Took His Sick Toddler Son for a Drive to Get Him to Sleep. Then, They Crashed and the Boy Drowned.
A father in Massachusetts fled the scene of an accident and now he was sentenced for manslaughter after his 2-year-old son drowned in a brook, officials say.
‘This Wasn’t a Random Act’: 88-Year-Old Air Force Veteran Murdered in Philadelphia While Sitting in His Car, Family Says
An 88-year-old military vet was fatally shot while sitting inside his car in Philadelphia during his daily routine, police said.
A Chicago Cop Was Killed and Her Partner Injured During a Traffic Stop. Now, 2 Brothers Are Behind Bars in Connection with the Case.
Two brothers in Illinois have been convicted in connection to the fatal shooting of a police officer who stopped the pair for a traffic violation.
Inside the Cold Case of a Baltimore Teen Found Dead with the Name 'Paul' Written in Lipstick on Her Leg
Carolyn Wasilewski was found murdered in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1954. Almost 70 years later, the case remains famous though leads have made it go cold.
A North Carolina Dad Went to Pick Up His 4-Year-Old Twin Sons from His Estranged Ex. He Found the Boys Dead.
A North Carolina man went to his estranged wife's home to pick up his twin sons. Instead, police say he found the children dead.
A Minnesota Man Lured His Girlfriend to Her Death, But Says He Can't Recall Many Details Since He Was on Meth
A Minnesota man will head to prison for decades for killing his girlfriend. He lured her to his apartment and murdered her, authorities said.
Michigan Man Accused of Fatally Striking Elderly Woman with Snowplow in Parking Lot While Intoxicated
Elderly Michigan woman killed in parking lot after alleged drunk snowplow driver hit her, cops said.
Pennsylvania Man Killed Girlfriend's Daughter, Stashed Body in Freezer — 'I Had No Idea the Monster That He Was'
Pennsylvania man sentenced for the rape and murder of his ex-girlfriend's young daughter and then stashing her body in the freezer.
JFK Assassination: Conspiracy Theories and Wild Whodunits Still Linger Over 60 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Hands down, the assassination of John F. Kennedy is the biggest "whodunit" in American history, with conspiracy theories still going around.
Las Vegas Man Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's Father During Fight Over Dog: Police
A Las Vegas man has now been charged with murder in connection with the death of his ex's father during a dispute over a dog, police said.
An Alabama Man Reported His Wife Missing. Over 2 Decades Later, Cops Say He's Been Arrested for Her Murder.
An Alabama man has been arrested in connection with his wife's murder, who he reported missing 22 years ago, cops said.
A 12-Year-Old Boy Weighed 54 Pounds When He Starved to Death. Now, Cops Say His Father Is Under Arrest After Months on the Run.
Wisconsin man, after months on the run, arrested by police in connection with his 12-year-old son's death, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Parents Accused of Torturing Adopted Kids; Cops Say Wife Arrested 3 Years After Husband's Death; and More
Top news of the week featuring Michigan parents accused of torturing their adopted kids; wife arrested in connection with husband's 2021 murder; and more.
California Man Strangled His Girlfriend to Death on Beach, Called Cops to Turn Himself in: Police
California man accused of strangling his girlfriend to death on state beach and then calling cops to report it.
Putin's Pawns: Russian Murderers, Criminals Set Free to Fight Ukraine War Cause Turmoil After Return Home
The hardened criminals were released from prison beginning in mid-2022 to bolster depleted troops in the war against Ukraine
A Michigan Teenager Attempted to Break Up with Her Boyfriend. So He Shot Her in the Head, Prosecutors Say.
A Michigan teenager is dead after she attempted to break off her relationship with her boyfriend, police say.
An Aspiring Rapper Went to Church and Then Waited for Cousins on a Soda Run. When They Returned, He Was Dead.
An aspiring rapper was shot and killed in Louisiana while in a car. He was waiting for his cousins to return from the store. Police haven't solved the cold case.
Hawaiian Couple Accused of Killing Their 6-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Facing Trial
The adoptive parents of a 6-year-old girl accused of her murder after the child was reported missing in September 2021 are expected to go on trial this year.
Student Slaying: Kentucky Christian College Freshman Accused of Killing Wrestling Teammate in Dorm Room
A wrestler at a Christian private college in Kentucky is accused of strangling his teammate to death.
Guilty! Brooklyn Jury Convicts Two Men in Connection with the 2002 Murder of Run-DMC Star Jam Master Jay
After a three-week trial, a jury in Brooklyn has convicted two suspects in connection with the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay,
Florida Man Just Released from Prison Accused of Beating His Grandparents to Death in Shared Home
A man in Florida is accused of beating his grandparents to death in a home they let him live in weeks after being released from jail.
New York Man Stabbed His Sleeping Parents, Chased Them From Home to Continue Attack: Court Records
New York man accused of stabbing his parents while they slept, then chasing them outside to continue the assault.
Maryland Man Stabbed Elderly Woman at Least 25 Times, Assaulted Her Teen Granddaughter: Court Documents
Maryland man arrested after he allegedly stabbed an elderly woman at least 25 times and assaulted her granddaughter, police said.
California Boy, 3, Found Dead in Bathtub with Throat Slit: Police
A 3-year-old boy was found by police in a bathtub with his throat slit, authorities said.
'Not Worth Playing With Your Life': Teen Girl Killed After 14-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Car, Cops Say
A teen in California was killed after a 14-year-old girl crashed a stolen vehicle and it burst into flames, cops say.
An Iowa Man Was Found Dead in His Chair Almost 3 Years Ago. Now, Police Say His Wife Shot Him in the Face.
An Iowa woman has been arrested and charged with her husband's murder three years after his death, police said.
New Jersey Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Father, Trying to Light Body on Fire
New Jersey man arrested after he reportedly stabbed his father to death and then tried to set the body on fire, police said.
FPD Top News of the Week: Man Eulogizes Grandfather After Killing Him, Cops Say; Toddler Beaten to Death While Mom at Casino; and More
Top news of the week features Florida man who allegedly eulogized the man he murdered; toddler beaten to death while mom allegedly went to casino; and more.
Pennsylvania Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Mother, Then Jumping From Airport Parking Garage
Pennsylvania man accused of fatally stabbing his mother during an argument and then stealing money from her bank account.
Arizona Woman Arrested in Connection With 'Violent Death' of Her 93-Year-Old Roommate, Cops Say
Arizona woman arrested after police said they discovered her 93-year-old roommate had died a 'violent death.'
Cops Say a North Carolina Landlord and Tenant Got into a Fight. Now, One Is Dead and the Home Burnt Down.
A landlord-tenant dispute in North Carolina reportedly ended with 1 person dead, 1 injured and the home destroyed by fire, cops said.
A Florida Man Was to Care for a Dog While His Dad and Uncle Vacationed. Instead, He Shot Them Dead, Cops Say.
A man in Florida was arrested after he allegedly gunned down his father and uncle before they left for family vacation, authorities said.
Georgia High School Football Coach Walks Into Maryland Police Station, Admits He Killed His Girlfriend: Police
Georgia high school football coach allegedly walked into police station and confessed to killing his girlfriend, police said.
Unsupervised Boys, 10 and 12, Accused of Beating Toddler Girl to Death While Her Mother and Friend Went to Casino: Cops
Toddler in Louisiana beat to death while her mother and friend allegedly left her home alone and they went to casino, cops say.
How Beer Cans Cracked the 1996 Cold-Case Murder of a Florida Convenience Store Clerk (FPD CASE VAULT)
Beer cans tossed in the trash helped solved the cold-case murder of a Florida man who was stabbed 73 times and died in a convenience store, police said.
‘He Made Me the Person I Am’: Florida Man Accused of Murdering His Grandfather, Then Eulogizing Him at Funeral
Florida man accused of killing his grandfather and then saying 'he made me the person I am today' at his funeral days later.
Mother Accused of Murder After Becoming Frustrated with Crying Newborn, Striking Her in Head with Mug: Warrant
A 'frustrated' mother in South Carolina was allegedly over her crying baby, so she hit her with a steel mug, killing her, cops said.
Maryland Mother Accused of Fatally Stabbing Son During Argument Claims She Acted in Self-Defense: Police
Maryland mother charged with murder after fatally stabbing son during a dispute, police said. She claims it was in self-defense.
Bodies of Woman, 1-Year-Old Son Found in Park After She Allegedly Sent Text Warning of Murder-Suicide Plan
A Texas woman and her 1-year-old son were found dead inside a vehicle in a park and police say they are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
FPD Top News of the Week: Cops Say Mother Put Baby in Oven; Reverend Accused of Dealing Meth; and More
Top news of the week features a mother accused of putting her baby in oven; a reverend in Connecticut accused of selling meth; and more.
The Green Twig Murder: Is the Unsolved Slaying of a Los Angeles Woman Tied to the Infamous Black Dahlia Case?
Louise Springer was a well-off hairdresser in Los Angeles before her murder in the 1940s. Her case is filled with plenty of suspects, but few answers.
Teen Accused of Fatally Shooting Dad, Brother Claims She ‘Couldn’t Resist the Urge to Kill Somebody’: Cops
Nevada teen claims she 'couldn't resist the urge to kill somebody.' Now, officials say she fatally shot her dad and brother.
A Mom Filed an Eviction Notice After Her Teen Son Failed to Follow House Rules. So He Strangled Her to Death, Cops Say.
Indiana woman reportedly filed an eviction notice on her teen son. Then, he strangled her to death during a fight, police said.
Couple Fabricates Hit-and-Run Story After Bringing Dying Toddler to CVS with 'Significant Injuries': Cops
A couple in Arizona is facing multiple charges after they allegedly brought a dying toddler to a CVS pharmacy, police said.
How a True Crime Show Helped Tie a Former Florida Football Star to His Girlfriend’s Valentine's Day Murder
A former University of Florida football star player was sentenced in the 2016 murder of his girlfriend after pleading no contest.
St. Valentine's Day Massacre: How Gangster Al Capone Snuffed His Competition (FPD CASE VAULT)
Chicago crime boss Al Capone tightened his stranglehold over the city with the most infamous gangland slaying in American history.