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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.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.Philly Hit Man Admits He Whacked Six People for Drug Trafficker — ‘He’s an Obvious Menace,’ FBI Agent Says
A Philadelphia hit man who was convicted of committing six murders and one attempted murder was ordered to serve five consecutive life sentences, officials say.A Maine Man Said He Was Threatened With a Baseball Bat. So, He Shot Dead His Ex-Friend and Nearly Severed Another Victim’s Hands.
A man in Maine accused of fatally shooting a former friend and nearly severing the hands of another man was sentenced to serve decades behind bars for the crimes.An Oklahoma Man Got High on Meth. He Then Used a Shock Collar to Abuse His Girlfriend’s 3-Year-Old for Days.
A man in Oklahoma was sentenced to six life sentences for abusing his girlfriend's daughter in 2020, including using a shock collar and tying her to a table.Houston Woman Kills Boyfriend's 5-Year-Old Son, Stuffs Him in Tarp-Wrapped Bin. 'Why? He Loved You So Much,' Grieving Dad Asks.
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.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.‘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.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.A West Virginia Man Killed a Woman With a Bat. He Admits He Then Stripped Off Her Clothes and Had Intercourse With the Body.
A West Virginia man who killed a woman with a bat and then dumped her body is headed to prison for her death.Four-Wheeling Bandit: Woman With Walker Tries to Rob New Orleans Bank But Can't Flee Fast Enough: Officials
A woman in New Orleans tried to rob a bank branch of $500, but she wasn't quick enough getting away since she was using a walker, police said.‘Architect of Ruin’: Boston Public School Dean Attempted to Murder Student He Recruited Into Gang, Had Sell Drugs to Students
An academic dean at Boston Public Schools sentenced to prison after recruiting students into a gang, having them sell drugs to students and pocketing the money.Gannon Stauch Case: Colorado Mom Convicted of Killing 11-Year-Old Stepson, Her Attorney Calls Her Actions ‘Delusional’
Leticia Stauch willl spend the rest of her life behind bars after she was found guilty on all counts in the killing of her 11-year-old stepson Gannon Stauch.An MS-13 Gang Member Wanted A Promotion. So, He Went On A Killing Spree To Boost His Resume.
A MS-13 gang member in Maryland was sent to prison for killing three people. Prosecutors said the gang member wanted a promotion and then went on his spree.He Walked Off The Job So His Boss Fired Him. Days Later, He Returned To Get His Things...And Commit Murder.
A man walked off the job and was fired in Missouri. Days later, he returned and shot and killed his boss. Now, the employee will head to prison for life.English Woman Accused of Paying Over $20,000 in Bitcoin to Hire Hit Man on Online Killers Market
An English woman was sentenced to over seven years in prison after going to the dark web to try and hire a hit man to kill an ex.A Maryland Man Was Fired for Fraud. Now, He’s Serving Life for Terrorizing His Ex-Boss in His Basement, Fatally Shooting Him in the Head.
A Maryland man in "financial despair" shot and killed his former boss before stealing checks from him. Now, he will spend the rest of his life in prison.Off-Road Rage: Elderly Washington Hiker Assaults Mountain Biker with Knife After Right-of-Way Trail Dispute
A Washington hiker was sentenced after a dispute over the right of way on a trail led to a stabbing, police said.Minnesota Couple Fatally Shot Man Through Bathroom Door After Claiming He Refused to Pay for Erotic Massage
A Minnesota man was killed after a fight over an erotic massage. Now the couple has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for his death.A Michigan Man Directed 2 Burglars to a Home to Rob. Now, He’s Going to Prison After They Got the Wrong One and Allegedly Killed a Woman Watching Movies.
A man in Michigan was sentenced to serve 15 to 25 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a burglary gone wrong.A Wisconsin Man Ordered Pizza with DoorDash. When His Driver Arrived, He Shot at Her with a 12-Gauge Shotgun.
A Wisconsin man ordered pizza through DoorDash. Once the driver arrived at his house, he shot at her through his front door, police say.Convicted Killer Gets Life in Prison After He Ran Over New York City EMT with Stolen Ambulance
A man convicted of running over a New York City first responder with her own ambulance received a life sentence without parole for murder Wednesday.Alabama Man Accused of Killing 7 Upset After Deadly ‘Lapse in Judgment’ Results in No Church Services
Should an Alabama inmate be allowed to leave jail and go to church if he's accused of committing seven murders?Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh Hit with New Charges Weeks After Sentencing for Double Murder of Wife and Son
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has been indicted on two new charges, as he faces tax evasion charges in South Carolina, according to authorities.A Georgia Couple was Unhappy with a Couch Surfer Living in Their House. So They Shot Him in the Head.
A couple in Georgia will spend years in prison after a judge sentenced them in the murder of their roommate in 2018, officials said.An Iowa Woman Repossessed A Lawnmower She Sold A Neighbor After He Failed To Pay. So He Shot Her In The Chest.
A disagreement over a lawnmower lead to the shooting death of an Iowa woman and now her neighbor will spend up to 50 years in prison for her death.A Las Vegas Man Used A Dog Leash To Strangle His Girlfriend With Her Children Present. Then He Tried To Hire A Hitman To Silence The Witnesses Forever.
A woman in Las Vegas was strangled to death with a dog leash while her children were at home. Now police say her boyfriend has pleaded guilty to her murder.A California Woman Invited A Man Out On A Late-Night Lobster-Fishing Trip. Then He Drowned After He Was Shot And Dumped In The Ocean.
A southern California woman who led a man on a deadly fishing trip into the Pacific Ocean will spend nearly 22 years in prison for her actions.Son Ordered Multiple Hits On His Mafia-Linked Dad. He Eventually Had Him Gunned Down As He Waited For McDonald's Coffee In Drive-Thru.
A New York man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder-for-hire plot to kill his mafia-linked father and take over the real estate business.An Ohio Man Spun Out On Ice And Crashed His Vehicle Into A Parked Truck. So The Truck's Owner Killed Him In Cold Blood.
A man in Ohio was fatally shot after crashing into a vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot. The shooter was sentenced to life in prison.Maryland Man ‘Heinously’ Raped Woman For Hours During Home Invasion That Ended In Her Fiery Murder: Prosecutor
A Maryland man will spend the rest of his life in prison for taking a woman’s life in 'the most brutal way possible', the State’s Attorney’s Office said.TikTok Suitcase Murders: Washington Landlord Murdered, Dismembered His Tenants After Alleged Rent Dispute
A landlord in Washington state will spend more than 46 years in prison for murdering two tenants, stuffing them in bags and leaving them to rot.‘I Couldn’t Stop’: North Carolina Man Admits He Was Struggling With Meth Addiction When He Strangled His Wife
A man in North Carolina will 'effectively' spend the rest of his life behind bars after he admitted he killed his wife while addicted to drugs, a judge said.Oklahoma City Jail Guards Wanted To Teach Inmates A Lesson. So They Forced Them To Listen To The Children's Song 'Baby Shark' On Repeat.
Oklahoma City jail guards pleaded no contest after torturing inmates by making them listen to 'Baby Shark' on repeat for hours, officials said.A Tennessee School Nurse Covertly Collected Images Of Girls, Women In Hospital Rooms, Airports And Tanning Beds. He’ll Now Spend Decades Behind Bars.
A former Tennessee school nurse must serve over 24 years in prison on after he used a hidden camera to capture illicit images of minors, prosecutors announced.Missouri Man Sent Nude Photos To 14-Year-Old Foster Girl He Sexually Abused, Impregnated, Officials Say
A man in Missouri has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing and impregnating a 14-year-old child while she was in foster care, according to authorities.‘That’s My Baby Boy’: Drunk Man Gets Prison Time After Calling Wrong Number To Hire Hitman To Kill His Son
A drunk man in Ohio mistakenly called the wrong number in an attempt to hire a hitman to kill his son and now he was sentenced to 18 months in prison.Woman Beat To Death With Golf Club. Now, Her Boyfriend Will Spend Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Her Murder.
A woman in New Mexico was kidnapped and beat to death with a golf club. Now, her boyfriend has pled guilty to her murder, authorities said.Come Hungry, Leave In Cuffs: 2 Virginia Inmates Who Used Toothbrush To Escape Jail Arrested Next Day At IHOP, Cops Say
Two inmates in Virginia broke through the wall of their jail and escaped, and police say they found the fugitives the next day at an IHOP.A Man Told His Pal He Had ADHD. Then He Fatally Stabbed Him And Posted Video Of The Body On Snapchat Stories.
A man in Wrexham was sentenced to 16 years in jail after he fatally stabbed his friend and posted videos of it on his Snapchat stories.88-Pound Human Slave Found In Pool Of Own Urine, Hypothermic And Barely Conscious
An 88-pound woman was found in a pool of her own urine in Australia and a couple was found guilty of enslaving her against her own will.A Wisconsin Restaurant Employee Messed Up A Hamburger Order. So The Customer Shot Him In The Face.
A server in Wisconsin was shot in the face over a disagreement about a missing hamburger. Now a judge has sentenced the assailant to 10 years in prison.A Washington Mother Told Her Former Air Force Reservist Son To Wash His Hands. Then He Shot Her Dead.
A former member of the Washington Air Force Reserves will spend more than 10 years in prison for killing his mother after she complained about hand washing.An Oklahoma Man Wanted To 'Release The Demons'. So He Killed His Neighbor, Cooked Her Heart And Tried To Feed It To Family.
It's a case not far from “The Silence of the Lambs”: a killer turning body parts of one of his victims into dinner.Jeffrey Dahmer Devotee Who ‘Intended To Eat And Preserve’ Victims Bodies Sentenced In Louisiana
A Louisiana man who says he idolized serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer now is under two prison sentences for attempting to kill a gay man.Minnesota Man Sentenced To Over 35 Years In Prison After Fight Over Dice Game Ends In Murder
A fight over a game of dice ended in murder in Minnesota. Now the defendant will spend over 35 years in prison for his role in the shooting, officials said.An Ohio Woman Couldn't Afford A Nursing Home For Her 'Perfect Freaking Grandma'. So She Drowned Her In The Kitchen Sink.
An Ohio woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison after drowning her 93-year-old grandmother in the kitchen sink and bathtub, officials said.A Florida Man Thought A Librarian Disrespected Him. So He Murdered Him With A Machete.
A Florida man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he used a machete to kill a librarian who the defendant claimed disrespected him.He Killed His Pregnant Wife For A $500,000 Insurance Policy. Then, He Found Out He Would Not Get A Dime.
A man in Florida had his wife killed for the life insurance money, but then found out he would get none. Now, he was sentenced to prison for his crime.‘Cold-Blooded Murderer’ In Colorado Shot Her Postal Worker Ex-Boyfriend To Death While He Was Delivering Mail
A Colorado woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for killing her United States Postal Services former boyfriend while he was on his route.
