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Suspect Said He Stabbed In Self-Defense. Police Say The Victim Had More than 15 Wounds.
A man in New Mexico said he stabbed another person to death in self-defense. But, police say the victim had more than 15 wounds and charged the suspect with murder.

He Got Into An Argument With His Ex's New Boyfriend About How To Load Kid Bikes In A Truck. It Ended With One Dead.
A man got into an argument with his ex's new boyfriend over how to load children's bikes into a car. It ended with one dead and one heading to prison.

Teen shot and killed mom's fiancé after the man pulled knife during argument over moving homes: report
A teenager in Texas is accused of killing his mom's fiancé during a fight about moving home, police said. The victim pulled a knife before the shooting.

Defense, prosecutors paint different pictures of Kyle Rittenhouse shooting. The question is, was it self-defense?
The trial against Kyle Rittenhouse has started in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with lawyers giving opening statements. He shot people during police protests, but was it self-defense?

Colorado husband who had murder charge dropped, again accused of killing his wife
A man in Colorado has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. He once faced charges, but they were dropped. His mom was also arrested.

Man claims he shot a homeless person in self-defense. New Mexico cops say it was cold-blood murder.
A New Mexico man says he shot a homeless man in self-defense. However, police say that is not the case, as the man has been charged with murder.

She claimed killing her boyfriend was self-defense. Video showed her shooting him, the firing again when he staggered for help.
A woman in Arizona was sentenced to prison for killing her boyfriend. She claimed the shooting was self-defense, but video surveillance told a different tale.

Texan claims she fatally shot homeless woman who attacked her. Surveillance video allegedly shows otherwise
A woman who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting a homeless person is now accused of murder after allegedly lying about what happened.

Florida man fearing for his family’s safety after shooting allegedly chases down, fatally strikes triggerman with car
A Florida man is charged with murder after authorities said he chased down a person who fired shots in his neighborhood and ran him over with his car.