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Four Mississippi Teens Could Face Death Penalty In Alleged Botched Robbery That Became A Murder
Four teens were charged with capital murder in Mississippi in connection to a March homicide. Police said the murder happened during a robbery.
Disabled Teen Dies From Neglect, Home Covered In Feces, Maggots, Flies: SC Cops Say
Two parents face charges in South Carolina after police say their disabled teen daughter died. Police also found flies and urine in the family's home.
Teen Was Beat With A Hammer To Death And Left In A Landfill. Her Killer Will Spent A Mere 10 Years Behind Bars.
A teen was reported missing in Texas and found dead in a landfill. The fellow teen who beat her to death with a hammer will now head to prison.
Teen Was Told A Gun Was Hidden In A Park. When He Turned Around To Look For It, He Was Executed.
A teen was shot in the back of the head and killed in a Pennsylvania park, prosecutors said. Now, an 18-year-old has been charged with murder in the case.
Man Found Shot Dead And Left In Grass Along Houston Road. Months Later, Teen Accused Of Murder.
A Houston teacher was arrested on a murder charge months after a fatal shooting, police said. Investigators have not released a possible motive.
73-Year-Old Man Gunned Down At ATM In Apparent Robbery, Two Teens Arrested
An elderly man was shot and killed at a Virginia ATM and died days later, police said. Two teenage suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder.
Two Teens Used Dating App To Lure Man To Robbery, Where The Victim Was Shot In The Back: Police
Two teens in Texas are accused of using a dating app to lure a man to an attempted robbery, police said. The victim was shot in the back during the incident.
Teen Admitted To Fatally Shooting Man On New Year's Eve, Cops Said. Now, He Is Charged As An Adult.
A teen was charged as an adult in connection to the murder of a man on New Year's Eve. The dispute started with an argument with another juvenile.
13-Year-Old Girl Shot And Killed While Sitting In A Car, Suspects Arrested At Hotel In Another State
A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed while in a car during a drive-by shooting in West Virginia. Police say they arrested two suspects in Delaware.
16-year-old Girl Shot To Death In Home, Man And Woman Arrested In Suspected Murder
Two people have been arrested in Texas and accused of shooting a teen girl to death, police said. Investigators have not released a motive in the case.
Teen found shot to death in a car in 2018, police just arrested twins in connection to the murder
An 18-year-old was found shot to death in a car in Illinois in 2018. Years later, police say they have arrested twins in connection to the murder.
Teen shot dead in Houston and found by a person picking up trash, two suspects arrested
A teenager was shot to death in Houston and found by a person picking up the trash, police said. Now, two suspects have been arrested in connection to the case.
13-year-old left lying in a ditch after hit-and-run, suspect arrested days later
A man in North Carolina has been arrested for hit-and-run after a teen was found dead in the ditch, police said. The suspect was charged days after the incident.
14-year-old was murdered along a Florida beach on St. Patrick's Day in 1990. Decades later, cops hope to find her killer.
Rachel Hurley was murdered along a Florida beach on St. Patrick's Day in 1990. Her case went cold, though police are still hoping to find her killer.
'I want to kill a girl!': The story of the murderer who targeted teens in an Arizona town in the 1960s
Charles Schmid killed three teens in Arizona in the 1960s and became known as "the Pied Piper." Here is how he remained free despite people knowing his crimes.
18-year-old had a plan to kill his girlfriend and walked her to the woods. There, he shot her 3 times in the head.
An 18-year-old was sentenced to prison for killing his girlfriend in the woods. The killer used a 14-year-old to help him pull off his elaborate plan.
Teen found dead along Louisiana bayou, two accused of murder: report
Two people have been accused of murder after a teen was found dead in Louisiana. One of the suspects was already in jail on an unrelated murder charge.
After-school brawl in Texas leads to death of 17-year-old, three suspects arrested
An after-school brawl left a 17-year-old man dead in Texas. Police say three suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the teen's murder.
15-year-old accused of random killing of innocent woman driving down Minnesota road: cops
A teenager has been charged with murder in connection to the random shooting of a woman in Minnesota, police said. The suspect is being held in jail.
His 16-year-old girlfriend planned to break up with him, so he slit her throat. Here's how long he'll spend in prison.
A 19-year-old was sentenced to prison for the stabbing death of his girlfriend in Alabama. Police said the victim planned to break up with the suspect.
Body of Florida high school girl found along river, suspect arrested: report
The body of a missing Florida high school girl was found along a river. Now, police say a suspect has been arrested in connection to her killing.
The Austin yogurt shop murders: The unsolved brutal killing of four girls
Four teens were found killed in a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. While some suspects were arrested years later, they were not convicted. Police continue to work the case.
Teen dreamed of flying drones for the U.S. Air Force, until his life was cut short outside a party in Compton
A teen who dreamed of serving in the U.S. Air Force was shot outside a party in Compton, California. A $15,000 reward is now being offered in the case.
Teen assaults bus driver in Missouri, claims he was cut him off in parking lot: report
A 19-year-old Missouri man assaulted a bus driver after the bus allegedly cut him off in the parking lot. The bus was full of student at the time.
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.
He said they disrespected his Islamic faith during a sleepover. Then, he stabbed a 13-year-old 49 times.
A Florida teen was sent to prison for stabbing a 13-year-old to death during a sleepover. The teen said he did it for disrespecting his Islamic faith.
He was part of a group that went to rob a teen over a pair of shoes. Instead, a grandmother was murdered.
A teen was part of a group that went to rob a person over a pair of shoes in Georgia. Instead, a grandmother was killed. Now, one teen will head to prison for life.
Love triangle ends with boy, 17, allegedly shooting 16-year-old girlfriend 22 times after she learns he’s cheating
A teenager is accused of luring his on-off girlfriend to a park and then allegedly shooting her 22 times, police said. The suspect has been charged with murder.
Missouri teen girl shot to death, father charged with her murder, police say
A 17-year-old girl was shot to death while in her home in Joplin, Missouri. Police say the father has been arrested in connection and charged with murder.
Teen shot and killed while working at Five Guys, suspect arrested, police say
A Tennessee teen was working at Five Guys restaurant when he was shot and killed in the parking lot. Police say the suspect has been charged with murder.
'I feel like a monster': Teen lured his friend to the woods and beat him to death over a girl
A teen who lured his friends to the woods in Florida and beat him to death with a baseball bat will head to prison. Police say the attack was over jealously about a girl.
Alleged drunk teen crashes vehicle, killing his best friend. Now he faces felony murder charge.
A drunk teen in Texas crashed the vehicle he was driving, authorities said. Police say his best friend was a passenger and died at the scene.
Father, his 15-year-old son accused of negligent homicide after teen allegedly shoots brother at restaurant
A Louisiana father and his teenage son are accused of negligent homicide after the teen allegedly shot his brother in a fast-food restaurant drive-through.
Teen started an argument over the way to treat dogs, police said. It ended with him being accused of murder.
A teenager in Texas is accused of shooting and killing a person after an argument about the way to treat dogs, police said. The suspect has been arrested.
Teen charged in killing of Illinois man, two other men face murder charges, cops say
An Illinois man was found shot to death. Now police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with his murder, along with two other men.
Recent high school graduate shot to death, two men charged with his murder, cops say
A recent high school graduate in Texas was found shot to death. Now cops say two men have been arrested and charged in connection to the killing.
Two Louisville teens charged in deadly drive-by bus stop shooting of a teen: cops
A teenager was killed in a drive-by shooting at his bus stop in Louisville. Two juvenile teens have been charged with complicity to murder in the case, officials said.
Teen shot in back of moving car then dragged out, left in the road, police say
A teen boy in Texas and was shot while sitting in the back of a moving vehicle. Once stopped, police say the teen was dragged from car and left in the road.
Mom called her daughter and went to pick her up an hour later. The teen was lying on the bed with a knife in her chest.
A mom called her teenage daughter and then went to pick her up an hour later in 1986. The teen was found stabbed to death and her killer remains free.
Four charged in 'drug-related' murder of 17-year-old in Maine after month-long manhunt
Four men were charged with murdering a 17-year-old New York boy in a "drug-related" incident in coastal Maine, police said. They were arrested after a manhunt.
Deadly shooting leads to arrest of 15-year-old boy in North Carolina, cops say
A 28-year-old North Carolina man was found shot to death. Police say an investigation into the death led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy for murder.
Teen accused of killing two people during a shooting in North Carolina
An 18-year-old man has been arrested for two counts of murder in Rockingham, North Carolina. The suspect and victims may have gone to the same high school.
The body of a teen was found in the trunk of a burning car in 2001. Two decades later, his killing remains unsolved.
The body of a Texas teenager was found inside the trunk of an abandoned burning car. Now, 20 years later, the murder case remains unsolved.
Homeless Pensylvnaia teen staying with a family allegedly rapes their 12-year-old son
A homeless teenager in Pennsylvania was staying with a family to get off the streets and police say he is accused of raping their 12-year-old son.
Report: Two 16-year-olds charged with murder after Alabama couple found dead in shed
A couple in Alabama was found dead in a random shed. Now police say two 16-year-olds have been charged with capital murder for the couple's death.
Teen driver runs down six cyclists on Texas road, now faces felony charges: cops
A teenager in Texas ran down six cyclists traveling on a Texas roadway, police said. Now, the 16-year-old will be facing felony charges for the alleged assault.
Engaged couple found dead in car in Florida in botched drug deal, two teens now accused of murder
Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a couple was found shot to death in a car in Florida. One was 18 years old and the other 15 years old.
Man gave alcohol to teen before shooting and killing him in New Mexico home, cops say
A teen was shot and killed in a New Mexico home, police said. They arrested a suspect who was charged with manslaughter and providing alcohol the victim, authorities said.
Tennessee high school junior fatally shot while attending funeral of friend, his grieving mother says
Two Tennessee juveniles are accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy during a funeral procession, authorities said. They were charged with first-degree murder.
He was caught in bed with a 16-year-old girl. He then murdered her and her family.
A California man was sentenced to prison for killing a teen and her family. The man was caught in bed with the teen by her stepdad before the shooting.
He had already confessed to 2 cold-case killings. Now, he said he also killed a child.
A man who had already admitted to two cold-case murders in New Mexico has now confessed to a third, police said. The latest killing involved a teenager.
Man wanted in connection to teen's 2018 murder arrested at U.S.-Mexico border crossing
A man suspected of killing a man and leaving his body in a Texas desert was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said. The victim was a teenager.
She was killed days before her 15th birthday. Decades later, her killer will now head to prison.
More than two decades ago, an Idaho teen was murdered and her body dumped in a river. Now, her killer will head to prison for the rest of his life.
Group home employee beat teen for not finishing homework while coworker stood by and did nothing: police
A worker at a group home beat a student over completing their homework, Florida police said. Another coworker was nearby and did nothing to stop the attack.
Maine man dies jumping from building fire set by teens, police say. Suspects face murder charges.
A group of teenagers were charged with arson, murder after a man died jumping from an apartment building they set on fire in September, police said.
Iowa teen's mom told police she knew who killed her daughter. Fifty years later, police confirmed she was correct.
A teen was beaten and murdered in Iowa 50 years ago. Police say they have solved the cold case and it was the man the mother suspected decades ago.
Report: Drunken teen drives wrong way down Kentucky highway, crashes into 2 vehicles, kills one
A 17-year-old in Kentucky drove the wrong way down the highway and crashed into two vehicles. Police say one person died and the teen was charged with murder.
16-year-old to be tried as adult in connection to shooting death of Pennsylvania man
A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult after a 20-year-old Pennsylvania man was found shot to death. Police say murder arrest came after witness tips.
Teenager under arrest for stepfather’s murder now accused of shooting man during home invasion, authorities say
Oklahoma boy under arrest for allegedly participating in killing a man claims another teenager already in custody is responsible, authorities said.
Texas teen beats up deaf student at party, police say. Suspect accused of assault.
A Texas teenager beat up and bullied a deaf teenager at a sleepover party, police said. Now the teenager has been arrested and accused of assault.
College social work student ‘passionate about helping others’ accused of fatally shooting teenager
A college man who was known as a mentor to at-risk youth is accused of killing a teenager, authorities said. Police say the killing happened after an altercation.
Connecticut HS football standout shot dead. Police charge suspect 4 months later with murder.
A football standout in Connecticut was shot dead during Memorial Day weekend. Now, police say a suspect has been arrested and charged with his murder.
Chicago teen taking out the garbage gets caught in middle of daylight shootout
A Chicago teenager was taking out the trash when he was caught in the middle of a shootout. Police say the teen was shot, but expected to survive.
Texas teen faces capital murder charge in death of cop's 14-year-old son: report
A 17-year-old Texas boy is facing a capital murder charge after police say he shot and killed a 14-year-old boy. The victim was the son of a police officer.
15-year-old accused in connection to a fatal shooting in Wisconsin will face charges as an adult
A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult in connection with a murder in Wisconsin. He was arrested with a firearm at school, officials said.
Teen shot, killed at an Ohio mobile home park. Police say they arrested a woman in connection to the murder.
A teen girl in Ohio was shot to death in a mobile home park. Now, police say a second teen girl has been charged with her murder and arrested.
Teen boy shoots and kills girl he was riding in car with, police say motive unknown
A teen boy in California shot and killed a teen girl while riding in a car with her. Police say the motive is unknown, but he has been charged with murder.
15-year-old girl steals car, hits and kills jogger while trying to 'scare him': report
A 15-year-old Washington girl stole her godmother's car and proceeded to hit and kill a jogger while her friend says she was trying to "scare him," police say.
Two teens shot at Halloween hayride, one killed. Suspect still at large, police say.
Two teenagers were shot at a Halloween hayride event in Pennsylvania, with one teen dying. Police say the suspect is still at large after the murder.
Boy, 14, accused of killing elderly neighbor by stabbing her 43 times, may be considering plea deal: Reports
A teenage boy who allegedly stabbed his 84-year-old neighbor to death in New York may be considering a plea deal in the case, according to reports.
Car owner opens fire on teens breaking into his vehicle, killing one, cops say
Two teenagers in Atlanta attempted to rob a vehicle in a mall parking lot, police said. The owner caught them in the act and shot at them, killing one.
Teenager allegedly left school after getting bullied, killed man in random attack and then returned to class
A 16-year-old boy in Nevada allegedly randomly broke into a stranger’s house, killed him and then returned to his school classes, police said.
Report: Ohio teen says football team attacked, sexually assaulted him in locker room
An Ohio teen claims that the players from the football team attacked and sexually assaulted him in the locker room. Police are currently investigating.
Four teens charged with murder of 16-year-old boy in Family Dollar drive-by shooting: cops
A 16-year-old Ohio boy was shot in a drive-by shooting in a Family Dollar parking lot. Now, police say four teens have been charged in connection to his murder.
Report: New Jersey couple invite teenage boy into their home, sexually assault him
A New Jersey couple invited a teenage boy the husband knew into their home, police said. There, they sexually assaulted the victim. The duo faces charges.
Report: Former teacher, school board member charged with sexual assault of student
A former Maine teach and school board member has been accused of sexually assaulting student. Police say the incident took place in 2015 and 2016.
Standout high school soccer player slain in shooting, 20-year-old accused of murder
A standout New Jersey soccer player was shot to death in June. Now, police say a 20-year-old man has been charged with his murder and other counts.
Teen tries to kill mentally challenged boy but fails. Frustrated, he only knocked him unconscious instead, cops say.
A Florida teen boy wanted to kill a mentally challenged boy but was not successful, police said. Instead, he knocked the boy unconscious several times.
16-year-old shoots uncle after family argument, turns himself in to police: Report
A 16-year-old Florida boy shot his uncle after a family argument. Now police say he turned himself in to police and he was charged with second-degree murder.
Texas teenager arrested due to Snapchat video showing her stealing a necklace from a corpse
Two Texas teenagers have been arrested after they allegedly stole a medallion from a corpse that had died by suicide. Both are charged with theft to a human corpse or grave.
Three arrested, including two teens, in Alabama drug-deal gone wrong murder
Three people have been arrested in Alabama after they allegedly shot and killed a man who they planned to rob while selling them pot, police said
Teen accused of killing sister and mom busts out of juvie, remains free for hours to police catch him
A Kentucky teen charged with murder in the death of his mother and sister has escaped from a juvenile detention center, police say. He was caught hours later.
Mississippi teen already facing murder charge arrested for second slaying, police say
A Mississippi teen already facing a murder charge has been arrested for his second slaying, police say. The suspect's name has not been released.
Five kids shot at party and one later dies. Now, three are charged with murder, police say
Five kids were shot while at a party in Florida and one died later on. Now, police say three teens have been arrested in connection to the murder.
17-year-old wounded in shootout — then police find out he was wanted for murder
An Oklahoma teen boy was injured in a shooting in the Tulsa area. Cops then determine he was wanted in connection to a murder case one month earlier.
Suspect kidnaps two 16-year-olds, murders an elderly man in crime spree. When police found him, he started shooting.
Police in Florida shot and killed a murder suspect on July 12. The suspect shot an 80-year-old and is also accused of kidnapping two teenage girls.
Teen fight escalates to gunfire, 15-year-old Arizona boy arrested for murder, cops say
A fight between teenage boys in Arizona escalated into gunfire. One teen was killed and another teen was charged with his murder, police say.
Former Colorado assistant principal accused of sexual assault, dead days later
A former Colorado assistant principal was charged with 50 counts of sexual assault. Police now say he was found dead by suicide two days later.
Chicago area teen murdered more than 50 years ago. Now, police say they arrested the suspected killer.
Police in the Chicago Suburb of Naperville say they arrested a suspect in the 50-year-old cold-case murder of a teen. The suspect was found using DNA.
18-year-old killed in drive-by shooting, fellow teen charged with murder: police
A teen in Connecticut faces a murder charge in connection to the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old, police said. The victim was found shot in the road.
Teen dead after fatal shooting at Texas waterpark Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, suspect charged
A man is under arrest after he fatally shot a teenager at the popular Texas waterpark Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, authorities said.
Arizona man allegedly conceived a child with 14-year-old girl, arrested on sex charges
An Arizona man has been arrested on a charge of sexual conduct with a minor. He was the father of a child whose mother was about 14 years old when she conceived.
Woman allegedly hired four teenage hitmen to murder her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend
A Louisiana woman allegedly solicited four teens to kill her ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in a plot that failed after one hitman bailed, authorities said.
4-month-old baby dead after ingesting cocaine found in feeding bottles, parents arrested
A young couple has been arrested after their 4-month-old baby died due to cocaine ingestion. SC Investigators say they found cocaine in the baby's feeding bottles.
Youth minister and girls basketball coach raped children between 12 and 16 years old: prosecutors
Joshua Burton Henley, 32, was charged with child sexual abuse in three states. He worked as a youth pastor and volunteer girls basketball coach.
Two men accused of killing toddler on highway — ‘Adults decided that they were judge, jury, and executioner’: Prosecutor
Two adults in Michigan are in custody for allegedly gunning down two children, one fatally, in a tragic case of mistaken identity.
Carjacking leads to death of Alabama man, teen charged with capital murder, cops say
A carjacking in Alabama led to a man's death. A witness found the victim dead at the scene. Now, police say an 18-year-old girl was charged with capital murder.
Fight at basketball game turns deadly for Mississippi teen, family charged in connection to murder
Three people in Mississippi face charges after police say an argument at a basketball game turned deadly. A teen boy was stabbed to death by a teen girl, police say.
Two accused of fatally gunning down innocent teenage bystander after fight in California
Two men have been arrested after a teenage bystander was shot and killed following a fight, California police say. The teenager was not involved in the fight.
Virginia man dies after assault at gas station, teen accused of murder
A Virginia man was assaulted at a gas station and later died from his injuries, according to police. A teen is now charged in connection to the murder.