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Police Release Suspect Sketches in Case of Maryland Mother Murdered on Hiking Trail
Police have released sketches of a possible suspect in the tragic death of Maryland mom Rachel Morin.
Missouri Mother Arrested in Connection With 'Gruesome' Death of 1-Month-Old Baby Who Burned to Death in Oven
Missouri mother claims she put 1-month-old baby in crib, but instead put her in oven, burning her to death, cops said.
Kentucky Mother Arrested After Newborn Daughter Dies, 1-Year-Old Son Tests Positive for Meth: Police
Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.
Georgia Mother Accused of Starving 1-Year-Old Son, Concealing His Death for Over One Week
A mother in Georgia is accused of starving her 1-year-old son to death and then hiding his death from cops for over a week.
Elderly Georgia Man Accused of Killing Wife in Room They Shared at Senior Living Facility
Elderly Georgia man allegedly attacked and fatally injured his wife in the room they shared at a senior living facility, cops said.
Bodies Kept Piling Up in the Pacific Northwest. Was It the Work of a Killer or Coincidence? (FPD CASE VAULT)
In the 1980s, the bodies of couples showed up dead in the Pacific Northwest. But was it the work of one murderer or multiple killers?
FPD Top News of the Week: Woman Accused of Beating Husband With Skillet; Ex-Intelligence Officer Reveals UFO Discovery; and More
Top news of the week features a man in Tennessee allegedly beat with a skillet by his wife and daughter; experts discuss a 40-foot-tall UFO; and more.
‘Delusional Conspiracy Theorist’ in Florida Upset Father Got ‘The Vaccine’ Accused of His Murder: Report
Florida man 'received the vaccine,' so his 'delusional conspiracy theorist' son allegedly killed him, cops say.
Mississippi Man Allegedly Killed Grandfather, Hid Body Under Mattress in Woods Before Running Down Deputy: Sheriff
Mississippi man accused of killing his 77-year-old grandfather, then hiding his body under a mattress in the woods.
Las Vegas Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing His Wife Because She Wouldn’t Cuddle or Be More Affectionate
A Las Vegas man suspected his wife was cheating on him with a coworker, so he fatally stabbed her when she denied him a hug, police said.
3-Year-Old Twins Found Dead in Car After Their Mother Jumped onto Train Tracks from Overpass: Police
3-year-old twins found dead in back of car on Florida highway as mother allegedly tried to kill herself by jumping onto train tracks, police said.
Indiana Man Claims He Fatal Stabbed Girlfriend After Fight Over Crock Pot, Not Chopping Onions Correctly: Cops
Indiana man allegedly got into a fight with his girlfriend over onions, police said. Then, he is accused of fatally stabbing her.
Idaho College Murders: Judge Reaches Decision on Bryan Kohberger Murder Indictment
A judge in Idaho has denied a third request by murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's team to dismiss the charges against him.
A Colorado Grandfather's Leg Blocked the Aisle on a Bus. So, a 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot Him, Cops Say.
A 13-year-old Colorado boy has been accused of fatally shooting a 60-year-old man during a dispute over the bus aisle.
A Man Tortured, Killed and Burned an Elderly Woman in a Mobile Home. Now, He Must Spend Decades Behind Bars.
California man confessed to intentionally setting fire to an elderly woman's mobile home. Now, he's spend decades behind bars for her death.
Texas Man Accused of ‘Diabolically Cunning’ Murder of Convicted Child Predator After Posing as Minor, Arranging Meeting
Texas man allegedly posed as a minor and planned to meet up with a child predator for sex but then fatally shot him, police said.
A Suspect Thought His Roommate Stole His Taco Bell Food. So, He Beat the Elderly Man to Death, Cops Claim.
Michigan man accused of beating his elderly roommate to death after fight over stolen Taco Bell.
Florida Father Accused of Kidnapping Daughter, Murdering Her Mother: Cops
Florida man accused of kidnapping his 8-year-old daughter after he killed her mother.
Florida Man Goes on Shooting Spree, Killing Grandfather, Priest, and Woman Before Cops Fatally Wound Him
A Florida man goes on shooting rampage, killing 3, before cops turn the bullets on him, according to authorities.
FPD Top News of the Week: Man Killed Target Co-Worker for Stealing His Lunch; 'Militia Leader' Accused of Beheading Father; and More
Top news of the week features a Virginia man who killed his co-worker after he stole his lunch; 'militia leader' accused of decapitating his dad; and more.
'Frustrated' Mom Smothers 'Nonstop Crying' 9-Month-Old Son, Stages Scene to ‘Cover up What She Did’: Affidavit
A baby in Pennsylvania was allegedly smothered to death and his mom staged the scene to 'cover up what she did,' cops said.
An NBA Star Player Seemed to Vanish off the Face of the Earth. Is an African Dictator to Blame?
Former NBA player John Brisker seemed to vanish and has never been found. Is African Dictator Idi Amin to blame for the Detroit native's death?
A 2-Year-Old Girl in Iowa Died After She Was Critically Injured. Now, Her Caretaker Has Been Arrested, Officials Say.
A man in Iowa was arrested after the 2-year-old girl he was watching allegedly died from injuries she received during that time, police said.
Innocent Victims: How DNA Is Solving Decades-Old Cases of Babies Abandoned After Birth
Police are now using DNA tracing to help solve cold cases involving the death of newborn babies. Here are three recent cases that authorities made arrests thanks to DNA technology.
A Virginia Woman Was Jealous Her Mother Seemed to Love Her Sister More. Then, She Shot Both Dead.
A woman's jealousy over her mom's love for her sister grew until she killed them both. Then she staged the scene to make it look like a murder-suicide.
Minnesota Man Dressed as UPS Driver Breaks Into Home, Kills 3 People with Young Kids Present: Police
Minnesota man accused of posing as UPS driver, breaking into home and killing 3 people in front of their young kids.
California Mother Accused of Using ‘Strangulation and Sharp Force’ to Kill Her 4-Year-Old Daughter
'Strangulation and sharp force' is the cause of death for 4-year-old California girl. Now, her mother is being accused of her death.
A Reporter in Virginia Was Murdered in Her Home. Did Her Job Play a Part, or May a Former Partner Be Involved?
A reporter in Virginia was found dead in her burned-out home after being shot, police said. Investigators are still working to solve her cold-case killing.
Judge Rules on Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh New Trial Request After Clerk of Court's 'Fleeting and Foolish Comments'
A South Carolina denied the appeal by convicted killer Alex Murdaugh for a new trial in the slayings of his wife and son.
California Mother Accused of Acting Erratically, Murdering 4-Month-Old Daughter: Cops
A woman in California has been arrested in connection with the death of her 4-month-old daughter, police said.
Suspect Arrested After Tow Truck Driver Discovers Teenager’s Body in Trunk of Abandoned Car: Police
The body of a North Carolina teen was found in an abandoned car and now police say a suspect has been arrested.
Iowa Suspect Believed Mother Was Targeting Him with Witchcraft, Severed Her Fingers in Gruesome Slaying: Cops
Iowa man accused of killing his mother. Police say he claims she was practicing witchcraft and targeting him.
Utah Man Shot His Girlfriend in Head, Left Her Body Next to Dumpster for Police to Find, Cops Claim
Man in Utah accused of shooting his girlfriend in the head and then dumping her body next to a dumpster for police to find.
FPD Top News of the Week: Pageant Queen Accused of Killing Boyfriend's Toddler; New Homeowners Find Human Head in Freezer; and More
Top news of the week features Georgia pageant queen accused of murdering boyfriend's child; new homeowners allegedly find human head in freezer; and more.
Chilling Discovery: Severed Head, Body Parts Found in Brooklyn Freezer Belong to Alleged Drug Dealer
A woman in Brooklyn has been detained after police say they found a severed head and multiple body parts of a sex offender in taped-off freezer.
Texas Teen Fatally Shoots Neighbor After Argument Over Dog Erupts, Police Say
A Texas man was allegedly fatally shot by his teen neighbor during an argument over a dog, police said.
Indiana Woman Who Suspected Her Boyfriend Was Cheating Sentenced After She Tracked Him Down and Ran Him Over Multiple Times
A woman in Indiana was sentenced after she killed her boyfriend by intentionally running over him multiple times with a car outside a pub, authorities said.
Mother's Boyfriend Charged With Murder in Brutal Stabbing of 6-Year-Old in Maryland: Police
A man in Baltimore has been accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend's 6-year-old son and then trying to run from police.
Illinois Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife, 3 Adult Daughters in 'Senseless Act' of 'Power and Control'
A man in Illinois is behind bars after he allegedly fatally shot his wife and three adult daughters and then called 911, police said.
Man Wanted for the Murders of 8 People in Illinois Killed During Confrontation With U.S. Marshals in Texas
A man wanted for 8 murders in Illinois allegedly killed himself after run-in with U.S. Marshals in Texas after 2-day manhunt, officials said.
A Woman Stabbed Her Boyfriend 108 Times After Smoking Pot and Becoming 'Possessed.' Now, She Only Has to Serve Probation for the Slaying.
California woman gets probation after being found guilty of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, herself and her dog during pot-infused psychosis, officials said.
Georgia Teenage Pageant Queen Accused of Killing Boyfriend’s 18-Month-Old Son
Georgia teen pageant queen accused of killing her boyfriend's 18-month-old baby boy.
Washington Father of Kidnapped 1-Month-Old Baby Arrested After Boy Found Dead in Park: Officials
A 1-month-old baby was found dead in a park after allegedly being kidnapped. Now, police say his father has been arrested.
A Texas Teenager Learned Her Boyfriend Was Cheating. So, He Lured Her to a Park and Shot Her 22 Times.
A teenager accused of luring his on-off girlfriend to a park and then shooting her 22 times after a love triangle was exposed is now behind bars.
Homeowners Cleaning Out Recently Purchased Property Find Human Head, Hands in Freezer, Cops Say
New homeowners in Colorado were trying to clear out some space in their new home. Then, they were shocked to find human remains in the freezer, police said.
Mississippi Woman Who Once Drove Around For Days With Body in Trunk Now Accused of Killing Son, Hiding Body in Box Behind False Wall
A woman in Mississippi has been accused of killing her son and then hiding his body in a box behind false wall.
Former New Mexico Prison Guard Runs Over Alleged Mistress' Husband in Love Triangle Gone Wrong: Police
A man in New Mexico is accused of intentionally running over his girlfriend's husband, resulting in his death, police said.
Maryland Man Accused of Beating His 81-Year-Old Mother to Death During Argument
A man in Maryland is accused of beating his 81-year-old mother to death during an argument between the two.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 10-Year-Old Sister, Dumping Body in Backyard: Cops
Woman in North Carolina has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her 10-year-old sister to death, police said.
Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Fatally Poisoning Boyfriend’s Infant Daughter, Forcing Her to Ingest Batteries and Screws
Pennsylvania woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend's 1-year-old daughter, forcing her to ingest batteries and water beads.