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All an Act: 5 Cases of Killers Who Crafted Stories and Lied to the Cameras After a Loved One's Murder
Here are several cases where people went to the media to talk about a loved one's killing. But, the truth was they were the killer and were lying to everyone.
A Teenager Admitted He Murdered Another Boy at a Denver Skate Park. He Was Sentenced to Serve 7 Years.
A teenager pleaded guilty for the slaying of a 16-year-old boy at a skate park in Denver. Now, a judge sentenced him to 7 years in a youth center.
Iowa Nurse Admits She Stole Pain Medication from New Mothers Who Just Delivered Babies
A nurse in Iowa has been sentenced to prison for stealing pain meds from new mothers and using them herself.
A Minnesota Teen Believed Her Boyfriend Cheated. So She Fatally Shot Him in the Neck During an Argument.
A 17-year-old high school student in Minnesota was fatally shot by his girlfriend. She has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Convicted Double-Murderer Alex Murdaugh Hit With Another 40 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to These Crimes
Convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh convicted to even more time behind bars for financial crimes he pleaded guilty to.
Man Duped Underage Girl into Sending Him Explicit Images on Snapchat, Threatened to Release Them Unless They Had Sex
A man in California sentenced to two decades in jail after he extorted explicit images from a minor girl then coerced her to having sex, officials said.
'Horribly Evil' Texas Man Claimed ‘God' Told Him to Sexually Assault Girl for Years. Now, He'll Never Walk Free Again.
Texas man sentenced after he sexually assaulted a child for years, claiming 'God told him to do it.'
Two Men Shot and Killed a High School Basketball Player. Then, They Found Out He Was the Wrong Target.
Two people killed a basketball player in North Carolina and then realized it was the wrong person. Now, both will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
Two Men Admit Using Night-Vision Goggles, Tactical Gear to Kill Wild Donkeys in Mojave Desert
Two men admitted using night-vision goggles and unregistered guns to kill donkeys in the Mojave Desert in 2021, officials said.
A Former University of Georgia Football Player Gunned Down a Store Clerk. Now, He'll Spend Decades in Prison.
A former football player at the University of Georgia sentenced for the 2021 murder of a gas station clerk, officials said.
An Ohio Woman Went to Pick Up Her Stuff at an Ex's Home. She Was Found Dead in the Trunk of a Car Weeks Later.
A woman went to her ex-boyfriend's house to pick up items and was later found dead in the trunk of a car. Now, he's in prison for murder.
An Ohio Man Was Released from Jail After a Domestic Violence Arrest. Weeks Later, He Killed the Victim.
A man in Toledo, Ohio, was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his children's mother. He was released from jail just weeks earlier.
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 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.
A Felon Went to Shoot a Man He Thought Stole from Him. He Killed a Pregnant Woman in Front of Children Instead.
A man went to shoot at the person he thought stole from him, and instead, he killed a pregnant woman. Two other kids were present for the shooting.
A Woman Was Insulted at a Store. So Her Husband Grabbed His Gun, Found the Man Responsible and Killed Him.
A man who killed a person who insulted his wife at a California convenience store is now spending decades in prison. He was seen on video with the murder weapon.
A Michigan Woman Went to Rent-a-Hitman.com to Pay $5K for Her Ex-Husband to Be Killed. But the Site Was Fake.
A Michigan woman tried to hire a hitman on the internet to murder her ex-husband. Instead, she bought herself a trip to prison.
An Atlanta DJ Wanted His Wife Dead, So He Hired His Best Man to Kill Her as She Slept
A man in Georgia was sentenced for his role in a murder-for-hire killing. A DJ hired his best friend to shoot and kill his wife in their home.
Fitness Fiasco: Texas Man Accused of Stabbing Gymgoer in Butt After Leg Press Machine Incident
A man in Texas was arrested after an encounter at a leg press machine at the gym ended with the victim being stabbed in the butt, officials 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.
A Teen Girl Died Days After She Was Found Shot on a Baltimore Street. Now, Her Killer Will Never Walk Free Again.
A teen was found shot in Baltimore and taken to the hospital, where she died a few days later. Now, the shooter was sentenced to life in prison.
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.
Two Teen Girls Went to McDonald's and Got into a Fight Over Sweet and Sour Sauce. Now, One Is Dead and the Other Locked Up.
Teen girl receives maximum sentence after fatally stabbing girl after a fight broke out over McDonald's sweet and sour sauce, officials said.
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.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.
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.
A Houston Woman Killed Her Boyfriend's 5-Year-Old Son. His Grieving Dad Asked, 'Why? He Loved You So Much.'
A judge ruled a Houston woman will spend up to 52 years behind bars after she took a plea deal and admitted to killing her then-boyfriend’s 5-year-old son.
A North Dakota Man 'Having a Bad Day' Was Fired From His Job. So He Killed Two Coworkers and Their Unborn Baby Girl.
A North Dakota man was sentenced to prison after he was fired from his factory job and killed two coworkers who were expecting a baby girl within weeks.
A Stalker in Utah Stabbed His Ex-Girlfriend in Her Car. Then, He Drove Off with Her 4-Year-Old Niece.
A man in Utah could spend his life behind bars for stabbing his ex and then driving off with her niece still in the car.
A Texas Woman Got Engaged Over New Year's. Days Later, Her Fiancé 'Lost His Temper' and Shot Her in the Chest.
A man shot his fiancée dead days after proposing. They got into an argument and the woman called off the engagement, which led to a shooting. Now, he heads to prison.
Jeffrey Dahmer: How Gay Cannibal Killer Claimed 17 Victims and Indulged His Taste for Human Flesh (FPD CASE VAULT)
An inside story on Jeffrey Dahmer, the gay cannibal killer who claimed 17 victims and indulged his taste for human flesh.
FPD Top News of the Week: Toddler Beat to Death Over Potty Training Issues; Man Accused of Plotting Murder of Mother's Killer; and More
Top news of the week features 4-year-old boy beat to death over potty training issues; man accused of plotting the death of his mother's killer; and more.
A 4-Year-Old Indiana Boy Had Problems Potty Training. He Was Beat and Tortured to Death, and His Parents Are Now in Prison.
A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was tortured and beaten to death over potty training. Now, his mother will spend over 40 years behind bars.
A Couple Moved to California with Their Family. Months Later, Their Son's Body Was Found in a Storage Bin in the Basement.
A father and stepmother in California are both now serving time in prison after their young son was found dead in a storage bin, according to authorities.
North Carolina Suspect Accused of Plotting Murder of Dump Truck Driver Who Killed Mother in Collision: Cops
North Carolina man accused of solicitation to commit murder after he allegedly tried to hire someone to kill his mother's murderer, authorities claim.
A South Carolina Man Said He Had 'Two Devils Living Inside Him.' Hours Later, His Mom and Grandma Were Dead.
A man in South Carolina took drugs and said he had devils in him. Hours later, his mother and grandma were found murdered. The suspect is now in prison.
A Pennsylvania Man Grew Jealous of His Ex's New Love. So He Broke Into Her House and Killed Her Boyfriend.
Pennsylvania man sentenced after he broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and opened fire, killing her new boyfriend.
Most Shocking Cases of 2023: Babysitter Gave 2-Year-Old 'Boo Boos'; Threesome in Indiana Turned Deadly; and More
Most shocking cases of 2023 features Pittsburgh babysitter that 'squished' 2-year-old; Indiana threesome turned deadly; and more.
A Florida Man Took an Uber to a Hotel and Paid the Driver $100 to Wait. Then, He Committed Murder and Hopped Back In.
A man in Florida will spend his life in prison after he fatally shot another man while his Uber driver waited for him across the street.
BTK Killer Horror: Cub Scouts Leader’s Vile Secret Exposed — 'It's Hard to Control Myself' (FPD CASE VAULT)
Dennis Rader was a devoted husband and doting father of two, but behind this mask of normalcy raged a homicidal beast known as the BTK killer.
An Ohio Mother Treated Her 6-Year-Old Son to a Special Day of Fun. Then, She Shot Him 11 Times in a Hotel Room.
A mother in Ohio will spend her life behind bars after she fatally shot her 6-year-old son during a special outing of fun.
A Pennsylvania Dad Thought a Teenage Boy Got His Daughter into Drugs. So, He Killed Him Outside a Pizza Shop.
Pennsylvania dad sentenced to life behind bars for shooting teen he thought got his daughter addicted to drugs.
A Vegas Woman Complained She Was Too ‘Pretty’ to Be Arrested for Murdering Her Mother. She's Now Behind Bars.
A Nevada woman who complained cops were harassing her because they’d “never seen anyone as good looking” has been sentenced for killing her mother.
‘They’re All Dead’: Idaho Man ‘Snapped,’ Killed Family of Four After Teen Allegedly Exposed Himself to Children
An Idaho man 'snapped,' killing a teenager and his family after the teen allegedly exposed himself to the man's children.
A California Man Met a Woman on Tinder Who Had Another Lover. So, He Tortured Her, Got His Love Rival's Address and Killed Him.
California man sentenced to 71 years to life in prison for Tinder love triangle murder and torture.
Professor Linked to Brother’s Decades-Old Murder After Carrying Out Massacre at Alabama School (FPD CASE VAULT)
Amy Bishop sat quietly through a routine University of Alabama in Huntsville faculty meeting, then she suddenly whipped out a pistol and started blasting away.
An Illinois Woman Killed Her Boyfriend’s Parents in Illinois. Then, She Drove to Colorado and Checked Herself Into a Mental Health Facility.
A woman in Illinois will spend 55 years behind bars after pleading guilty to the murders of her boyfriend's parents in 2020.
Inside the Criminal Mind: Could Becky Hill Be Alex Murdaugh's Ticket to a New Trial?
Rebecca Hill, the Clerk of Court for the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, could become his ticket to a new trial.
An Alabama Woman Stabbed Her Friend 14 Times During a Fight. Then, She Set the Victim's Body Ablaze in a Burn Pile.
Amber Kuta, an Alabama woman who fatally stabbed her neighbor 14 times, was sentenced to life in prison. She burned the corpse in the woman's backyard.
A Texas Man ‘Wanted to Play Video Games’ in Peace. So, He Crushed His Girlfriend's Wailing Newborn Daughter's Skull.
Texas man sentenced to decades in prison after he killed 11-month-old girl for crying while he tried to play video games.