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Woman Shot, Killed Her Husband During Argument, Cops In Tennessee Say
A woman is accused of shooting and killing her husband in Tennessee. Police said it happened during a disagreement but didn't offer further details.
Police Found A Body In An Abandoned Building, That Is When The Suspect Said He Needed To Be Punished: Report
A man in Tennessee faces a murder charge after police said they found a missing woman dead in an abandoned building. The suspect allegedly confessed.
South Carolina Man Allegedly Shot To Death Woman Staying In Tennessee Cabin, Sheriff Says
A man from South Carolina was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman’s body was found in a Tennessee rental cabin, police announced last week.
Woman Who Police Say Shot Her Grandmother's Boyfriend Several Times Arrested: Report
A woman was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee and is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting her grandmother's boyfriend several times.
Man Overdosed On Drugs In June 2021, A Year Later Police Say They Charged The Alleged Dealer With Murder
In Tennessee, a woman is accused of providing drugs that led to a person's death. The overdose happened in June 2021 and the suspect was arrested a year later.
Man Accused Of Killing His 65-Year-Old Father, Leaving Remains In The Woods
A man in Tennessee is accused of killing his father after the victim's remains were found in the woods. Police have not released a motive in the case.
Dozens Of Kids Drugged At Tennessee Daycare So They Would Sleep Longer, Cops Say
Four people face charges after police say dozens of kids were drugged at a Tennessee daycare so they'd sleep longer. The victims were given melatonin.
Tennessee Tree Trimmer Accused Of Scamming 81-Year-Old Woman Out Of Thousands Of Dollars
A tree trimming service in Tennessee allegedly attempted to take more than its fair cut after providing services to an elderly woman, law enforcement said.
She Got Into An Argument With Her Husband On The Way Home From A Club. It Ended With A Shooting.
A woman in Tennessee was sentenced to prison for shooting her husband during an argument. The suspect had a long history of violence against the victim.
81-Year-Old Man Stabbed To Death, Police Say His 68-Year-Old Wife Was Responsible
A woman stabbed her 81-year-old husband to death in Tennessee, police said. The incident happened during an altercation, but police did not say what it was about.
Two People Stabbed To Death In Front Of Toddlers. Now, The Couple's Son Is Accused Of Murder.
A man is accused of stabbing his parents to death, while two children were in the home. Police said the suspect was arrested in Tennessee and charged with murder.
Teen Admits To Killing 13-Year-Old Girl As Part of Gang-Related Crime In Tennessee: Report
An 18-year-old admitted to police that he fatally shot a 13-year-old girl as part of gang-related violence. He has been charged with murder.
A 20-Year-Old Arrived At The Hospital With A Gunshot To The Thigh. It Turned Out To Be Fatal.
A man in Nashville was charged with homicide in connection to a fatal shooting, police said. The victim showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound.
Woman Shot Dead Near Her Place of Work In 2021, Police Arrest Suspect Nearly A Year Later
A woman was shot to death near her workplace in 2021. Nearly a year later, authorities in Tennessee said a suspect was arrested in the case.
Tennessee Man Accused Of Murder After Body Found Inside Minivan He Crashed During High-Speed Police Chase
A murder suspect in Knoxville was taken into custody after he crashed his minivan during a police chase and a body was found inside the vehicle, cops said.
Two Teens Planned To Rob A Man, When Police Arrived They Found The Victim Dead In A Running Car: Report
Two teens were arrested in connection to the murder of a man found dead in a running car, Nashville police said. Investigators believe robbery was the motive.
A Dad Accused His Son Of Stealing From Their Formal Wear Business. When They Met, One Ended Up Dead.
A dad faces decades behind bars for shooting and killing his son. The two were having disagreements over their failed formal wear business in Tennessee.
He Was Mad At People Shooting Off Fireworks On July 4. So He Shot One Of Them To Death.
A man who was upset with people shooting off fireworks on July 4 shot one person to death. Now, he'll head to prison for the murder of the victim.
Suspect in jail for 2015 homicide is now accused of 2021 fatal shooting, authorities say
A man in jail in connection to a 2015 homicide in Tennessee is now accused of a 2021 homicide. The victims were shot in both cases, police said.
Tennessee mother, friend accused of negligent homicide after 3-year-old boy finds gun, shoots himself in head
A mother and her friend were arrested in connection to the death of a 3-year-old boy who shot himself in the head with an AR-15-style pistol, police said.
Tennessee suspect killed uncle, attempted to murder parents after they kicked him out, changed locks, police say
A Tennessee man kicked out of his parents’ home allegedly went on a deadly rampage, killing his uncle and wounding his mother and father, police said.
Venerable 60-year-old faced neglect and abuse before death, caregivers accused of murder
Two caregivers in Tennessee were indicted on murder charges in connection to the murder of a venerable adult. Investigators said the victim was abused before death.
Man beat his 66-year-old girlfriend to death, then ditched cleaning supplies and her mail in a dumpster: cops
In Nashville, a man beat his girlfriend to death, according to police. Investigators said the suspect went to the hospital and said the victim needed care.
Man who allegedly fatally shot neighbor, injured two others arrested by Tennessee special agents
A man who fatally shot his neighbor and injured two others was arrested by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Suspect accused of shooting his brother in the head as he slept, Tennessee cops say
Tennessee police say a man has been charged with homicide for shooting his brother in the head as the victim slept. Police said the shooting appeared accidental.
A 3-year-old reportedly suffered an injury in a fall, but police say his mom caused his death
A mom in Tennessee is accused of causing fatal injuries to a 3-year-old child, police said. The child was initially reported to have been injured in a fall.
Tennessee cold case detectives rearrest suspect first accused 11 years ago of fatally shooting store owner: cops
Authorities in Tennessee have re-arrested a man in connection to the cold case shooting death of a store owner in 2011. The suspect had bail set at $500,000.
Deceased baby found in bag discarded on side of road in Memphis, no arrests made
Police in Tennessee have launched a homicide investigation in connection to the death of a newborn baby found dumped along a road.
Memphis man arrested for allegedly killing a couple who they let him stay in their home, police said
A Memphis man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a couple he was living with. Cops say he was told to move out of the house by the end of the month.
Tennessee Uber driver allegedly raped by passenger slams ride share safety feature: ‘That app is no good’
A Tennessee Uber driver who a passenger allegedly raped said at a preliminary hearing that technology meant to keep her safe failed, resulting in police taking 90 minutes to find her.
Man accused of fatally beating Indiana housemate allegedly led Tennessee cops to bag containing victim’s bones
A Tennessee man is accused of fatally beating his former housemate in Indiana almost six years ago and then dumping the body out of state, authorities said.
Memphis woman drives through crime scene with open tequila bottle and THC gummies; report
A Memphis woman has been arrested for a DUI after cops found an open tequila bottle and three packs of THC gummy candies in her vehicle.She drove through a scene.
Man dies within minutes of taking heroin, drug supplier accused of murder
A woman was charged with murder after an overdose death in Tennessee, police said. The victim died minutes after taking Fentanyl and heroin.
Tennessee man allegedly killed his neighbor with sledgehammer, baseball bat
A Tennessee man has been arrested after he allegedly beat his neighbor to death with a sledgehammer and baseball bat after an argument, police said.
Tennessee woman indicted on 23 sexual assault, rape charges against minors: report
A 38-year-old woman in Tennessee was indicted on 23 different charges for sexual assault and statutory rape against minors. She turned herself in to police.
She slit the throats of four of her children and then claimed an insanity defense. The judge didn't buy it.
In Tennessee, a mom slit the throats of her four children, killing them. She tried to argue insanity, but the judge didn't buy it. Now, she heads to prison.
A woman robbed, killed her husband and left him along the road. A bus load of children found the victim.
A woman in Tennessee was sentenced to prison for robbing and killing her husband. Police say a man helped in the effort. The victim was found along the road.
He said he was crazy, and that’s why he killed four people in a Tennessee Waffle House. The jury didn’t believe him.
Travis Reinking shot and killed four people at a Tennessee Waffle House. He was convicted of numerous murder counts and will now serve life in prison.
A gang leader recruited kids to deal drugs while he threatened a community. Then, the judge threw the book at him.
A gang leader in Tennessee who used kids to deal drugs was sentenced to federal prison for his crimes. He also threatened violence in the community.
Man accused of killing his fiancee and then fleeing to another state, apprehended a day later
A man killed his fiancee in Tennessee and then fled the area, police said. He was arrested in Louisiana and now faces a first-degree murder charge.
Man found dead on a Tennessee couch in 2014. Seven years later, his wife is accused of murder.
A man was murdered in his Tennessee apartment in 2014, but the case went cold. Seven years later, officials said his widow has been indicted for murder.
25 years after a woman was left dead along a Tennessee highway, police say they've arrested her killer
Tennessee authorities said Barbara Johnson's body was dumped on a highway off-ramp in 196, but the homicide case went cold. Now, police said they arrested a suspect.
Tennessee man beat his girlfriend to death in the shower, charged with murder: police
A Tennessee man has been arrested after he allegedly beat his girlfriend to death. The beating resulted in significant bruising, police said.
Alabama deputies accuse two men in U.S. illegally of murdering three victims found in burned SUV
Deputies in Alabama have made arrests in connection to the case of three people found murdered in a vehicle last summer. Authorities say they were in the country illegally.
Tennessee man allegedly murders ‘courageous, kind’ sheriff’s deputy, sets her home on fire
A Tennessee man is accused of murdering a sheriff’s deputy acquaintance in her home, authorities said. The victim's coworkers found her remains.
Tennessee man found dead in house under construction, suspect arrested with victim's pickup truck
A Tennessee man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in a home that was being renovated. The suspect had the victim's pickup truck.
Nashville murder suspect arrested in victim’s stolen car in another state, cops say
A Detroit woman was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed a man in a Nashville hotel. Police say she was found driving the victim's stolen vehicle in Georgia.
What a donut hole! Suspect accused of breaking into the same Dunkin' Donuts within hours
A man is accused of breaking into the same Dunkin Donuts in Tennessee within hours. The suspect now faces burglary and other charges, police said.
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.
Tennessee man accused of murder after detectives allegedly discover his cell phone at crime scene
A Tennessee man who allegedly committed murder is behind bars because he left his cell phone at the crime scene, police said. A victim was found shot to death.
Tennessee man claims he accidentally shot his girlfriend during dispute in car, authorities say
A man in Tennessee is under arrest after he claimed he got into an argument with his girlfriend and accidentally shot her, police announced.
Suspect punched man in the head in the middle of a church service in Tennessee, cops say
A suspect has been charged with assault after he allegedly punched a man during a church service in Tennessee. The pastor said the suspect is going to rehab after the incident.
Man killed his ex in a jealous rage. Then he threatened another woman and 4 kids at gunpoint.
A man in Tennessee was sentenced to prison for killing his ex-girlfriend in a jealous rage. He also threatened another woman and her kids with a gun.
Man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Tennessee to have sex with a 12-year-old girl: police
A man drove from Mississippi To Tennessee to pick up a 12-year-old and then have sex with her, authorities claimed. Police say the suspect confessed.
Man in Santa sweater fired multiple shots at victims in front of Nashville hotel, cops say
A man wearing a Santa sweater fired multiple shots at victims in front of the Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown Nashville, cops say. He has been arrested.
Tennessee murder suspect arrested after six years on the run, officials said
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a body found in 2015. The victim was found lying in a field just off the highway.
Texas businessman accused of ordering hits on ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend who threatened to expose their affair: Feds
Four men were indicted in federal court after they allegedly conspired to kidnap and kill two people in Nashville, federal prosecutors said.
Man accused of shooting, killing person at Memphis gas station
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a victim during a shooting at a gas station in Memphis. The shooter has been charged with murder.
Armed Tennessee vegan demanded restaurant staff 'take the burger to the hospital to have it tested,' police say
An argument over the authenticity of a vegan burger in a Knoxville eatery lead to the arrest of an allegedly armed and outraged Tennessee man
He killed his 5-month-old daughter during a drug binge because she kept crying. Now, he will never hurt another child.
A man in Tennessee will spend life in prison for killing his baby during a drug bin as she would not stop crying. The defense asked for a chance at parole.
Memphis teen charged in connection to 2017 Thanksgiving cold-case murder of elderly veteran
Memphis police say a teenager killed an elderly man on Thanksgiving in 2017. The suspect is already serving a seven-year prison sentence for aggravated robbery.
Woman murdered her sister in Tennessee, police say. Now, indicted in case.
A woman has been indicted on counts of murder after she allegedly shot and killed her sister. Police say the shooting came from a domestic altercation at the residence.
‘I’m going to put a baby in you': Man allegedly solicited 13-year-old girls outside their school
A Tennessee man was taken into custody after he allegedly shouted lewd phrases to a group of 13-year-old girls leaving classes for the day.
Suspicious death of baby leads to indictment for murder for Tennessee man, police say
A Tennessee baby was found dead and police investigated it as a suspicious death. Now police say a man has been indicted on first-degree murder charges.
Tennessee father and son accused of double-murder of couple missing since 2018
A duo has been charged in connection to the murder of a couple missing since 2018. The duo was arrested in Tennessee last week, officials said.
16-year-old girl murdered, 17-year-old girl shot by ex-boyfriend in Nashville, police say
A man was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a 16-year-old girl and attempted to murder a 17-year-old girl who was his ex-girlfriend, police in Nashville said.
Angry customer allegedly fatally shot man who helped management remove him from Tennessee restaurant
A man who helped the manager of a Mexican restaurant in Tennessee remove an irate customer from the establishment was shot dead, police said.
Woman found strangled to death and her body burned. A decade later, police still don't know who killed her.
A woman was found murdered and her remains burned in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2007. Police are asking for the public's help to solve the cold case.
Tennessee woman allegedly stole car from a grocery store parking lot with baby inside
A Nashville woman has been charged with aggravated kidnapping one month after she stole a car that had a 1-year-old child inside, police said.
It wasn't the OK Corral: Earp accused of opening fire at Nashville store
Metropolitan Nashville Police charged Chelsea Earp with robbing a smoke shop at gunpoint and firing a single shot. Officials said she was ID'ed through family.
Man forced high school teen to work as a prostitute, accused of sex trafficking
A man faces charges after police say he sexually trafficked a teenage high school student. The suspect was also arrested with drugs and guns.
Son of Tennessee judge charged in connection to two shootings, one which was fatal
The son of a judge in Tennessee was charged in connection to two shootings, police said. One of the shootings was fatal. The suspect is being held without bond.
Father and son apprehended in connection to fatal shooting in Tennessee, authorities say
A father and son were arrested hours within each other in connection to a deadly shooting in Tennessee. The suspects were arrested 10 days after the shooting.
His wife had a seizure and he left her on the floor until he got 'tired of looking at her on the floor': report
A Memphis man has been arrested after he allegedly left his wife lying on the floor for 4 to 5 days after she suffered a stroke. She died after being found.
Man tried to set a woman on fire during a fight, but police wrestled the lighter from his hand: report
A man in Tennessee is accused of attempted murder when he tried to light a woman on fire. Police say the suspect and victim were domestic partners.
He was accused of killing his son. When police tried to arrest him, he tried to run over the officers.
A man in Tennessee is accused of killing his son and then trying to run over cops as they tried to arrest him. The man's wife is also accused of being an accessory.
Tennessee man leads police on car chase, tries to run down officer in Wendy's parking lot
A Tennessee man led police on a car chase. During the chase, he attempted to run down a police officer while in a Wendy's parking lot. The suspect was arrested.
Fight at Tennessee flea market turns violent with one man stabbed and another arrested, cops say
A series of fights at a flea market in Tennessee turned violent. According to police, one man was stabbed and another arrested for attempted murder.
Three children found living in 'deplorable conditions' including dog feces covering the floor, Tennessee police say
Three children were found living in an apartment with "deplorable conditions," police in Tennessee said. A woman faces criminal charges in connection to the conditions.
Three children lived in a home covered in feces, dangerous conditions — despite 11 previous calls to child services, police said
Three children were removed from a home in Tennessee after police found them living in dangerous conditions. Child services had been called 11 times before.
Victim 'had to be put down' says murder suspect found covered in blood: report
A man faces a murder charge after police say he attacked another person with a machete. The suspect and a witness were found covered in blood at the scene.
Tennessee man wraps mother’s corpse in tarp, drives her in back of his truck to Nashville: Police
A Tennessee man is accused of wrapping his mother’s body in a tarp and driving with it across several counties, from Chattanooga to Nashville, police said.
Four people dead after dispute over a baby leads to gunfire in Tennessee, cops say. Two suspects under arrest.
A dispute over a baby in Tennessee led to gunfire and four people dead and the baby kidnapped. The baby is now safe and two suspects arrested, police say.
Angry that his mom took away his cell phone, a Tennessee teen opened fire on her as she slept: reports
A teenager in Tenessee allegedly shot and killed his mom because she took away his cell phone, police said. He was charged with first-degree murder.
Two teens charged in connection to shooting death of 17-year-old fast-food worker in Memphis
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with a shooting death at a Five Guys in Memphis. The victim, 17, was taking out the trash when he was shot.
Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting of 14-year-old at laundromat parking lot
A 14-year-old was shot in the parking lot of a laundromat in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Police say they've identified the shooter and another person of interest in the case.
Police: Tennessee man stabbed to death, woman arrested for murder but motive unknown
A Tennessee man was stabbed to death while the suspect remained inside the house. Now, police say the woman is charged with murder, but the motive is unknown.
Drunk man hits wife and child during baseball game, charged with child abuse: report
A drunk man hit his wife and child during a baseball game in Tennessee. Now, police reports state the man was arrested and charged with child abuse.
Memphis man shot father and grandmother to death, police say
A Memphis man has been arrested after allegedly shooting his father and grandmother to death. Police found a magazine and gun in his room where the shooting happened.
Adopted boy runs away, sparking Amber Alert. Mother, biological son accused of abuse after investigation.
A mother and her son were arrested in connection to an investigation that sparked an Amber Alert case for a missing child, authorities said.
Truck driver wanted in Mississippi murder case allegedly fatally shot Tennessee man while on run, police say
A truck driver who was free on bond in connection to a murder in Mississippi is now accused in Tennessee of fatally shooting a man, police said.
Wanted felon who once begged courts for help paying child support for his dozens of kids captured in Tennessee
A wanted felon in Tennessee with at least one hundred previous charges and as many as 30 children was taken into custody on multiple charges.
BMW 'went airborne,' fatally crushing other motorist, cops say. Driver accused vehicular homicide.
Police said Nashville man's BMW 'went airborne,' landed on Madison man's Mitsubishi, crushing the driver. Authorities charged the driver for vehicular homicide.
To arrest do us part: Memphis bride allegedly bit police officer at her wedding
A bride in Memphis, Tenessee has been arrested after fights broke out at her wedding. When police tried to detain her, she allegedly bit one of them on the shoulder, causing a minor abrasion.
Dozens of sex workers, including 2 children, rescued in multi-state human trafficking bust
A Missouri-led human trafficking operation rescued 47 victims, including two children, officials said. More than 100 people were arrested across multiple states.
Man set fire to churches in Tennessee, now faces nearly a century behind bars
A man faces federal charges after prosecutors said he set fire to four churches in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. He faces up to 85 years in federal prison.
15-year-old accused of murder, family said victim was driven around for hours after shooting: report
A 17-year-old Tennessee boy was shot and killed, and later found in a car. Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with his murder.
Mother traveling with young daughter ambushed, killed after suspects allegedly lured her to ‘business’ meeting
Three people are under arrest after they allegedly lured a mother to a remote area in Tennessee and then killed her, investigators said.
Carnival worker in Tennessee accused of sexually touching teen on ride, asking for her name and phone number
A carnival worker in Tennessee worker is accused of sexually accosting a child who was about to go on a ride, police said. The victim was a teenager.
Virginia man charged with murder after man overdoses while at work, cops say
A man has been arrested after he allegedly provided fentanyl to a man who later overdosed and died. He has been charged with second-degree murder.