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NEWSSonya Massey Killing: Newly Released Autopsy Results Detail How ‘Excessive Use of Force’ Led to Mother of Two's 'Senseless' Death
Autopsy results for Sonya Massey, the woman shot dead by a police officer in Illinois, confirmed she was killed by a gunshot wound to the head. TRIAL ARCHIVESHow Two Wealthy Chicago Teenagers Attempted to Commit the 'Perfect' Murder (FPD CASE VAULT)
Here's a look at an early 'trial of the century' outside of Chicago. Loeb and Leopold were accused of murdering their cousin. COLD CASESA High School Senior Was Brutally Stabbed to Death in Her Family's Car. Pizza Helped Solved the Cold Case 40 Years Later.
A man was convicted of the cold-case murder of an Iowa woman 40 years ago. DNA from a gear shift and the victim's dress helped police decades later. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger Defense Team Makes Surprise Request in ‘Utterly Corrupted’ Case
The defense team for University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has requested a change of venue in the 'utterly corrupted' case, officials said. NEWS‘Unrelenting’ Seattle Cyberstalker Harassed Cops, Prosecutors, Other Victims with Thousands of Emails, Texts
A man in Seattle will spend nine years in prison for a 'relentless' campaign of harassing and cyberstalking multiple victims. NEWSMichigan Mother of Six Was Afraid of Losing Her Other Children, So She Hid Her 3-Year-Old Son’s Body in Freezer
The decomposing body of a Michigan 3-year-old boy was discovered in a freezer, and the toddler’s mother has now been sentenced for his murder, officials said. NEWS'In My Movies, Everybody Always Dies': Man Killed Native Women, Recorded Torture Death for 'Followers'
A man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison for the torture deaths of two Alaska Native women in 2019. NEWSShould the Menendez Brothers Be Released? Relatives Ask Judge to Give Pair Break in Connection with Parents’ Grisly Murders
Family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted for their parents' 1989 murders, sign letters of support to judge for reduced sentences. NEWSMan Accused of Raping Stepdaughter Kills Her Before Turning Gun on Himself Month Before Trial to Start: Cops
Florida teen kidnapped, murdered by stepfather she accused of raping her as a child. He then turned the gun on himself, cops said. TRIAL ARCHIVESThe Murder Trial of Sam Sheppard: Did He Kill His Wife? Mystery Remains 60 Years Later (FPD CASE VAULT)
Sam Sheppard was accused of murdering his wife in Ohio. But, a media circus led to his first conviction being tossed. Here is the story of the murder and trials. NEWSA Squatter Posed as a Landlord. He Ended Up Killing His Tenants After Trying to Charge Them More Rent.
An Oregon man who had been squatting in an apartment building was recently convicted of killing two people he was falsely renting an apartment to. NEWS'Complex, Unusual and Perplexing': Four Dead Infants Found in Freezer, Prosecutor Declines to Bring Charges
Four babies were found dead in a freezer and after an investigation, prosecutors announced no charges would be filed. NEWSHammer Horror: Remorseless Yang Xinhai Wiped Out Entire Families (FPD CASE VAULT)
Creeping into homes and brutally killing entire families, China's remorseless monster Yang Xinhai claimed at least 67 lives before he was caught. NEWSIdaho College Murders: State Supreme Court Rules on Bryan Kohberger Charges
The defense team for quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger requested to have his murder charges thrown out and the Idaho Supreme Court has ruled. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Judge Reaches Decision on Bryan Kohberger Murder Indictment
A judge in Idaho has denied a third request by murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's team to dismiss the charges against him. NEWSJudge 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. TRIAL ARCHIVESThe Lindbergh Baby Trial: A Fascinating Case Still Discussed Nearly 100 Years Later (FPD Case Vault)
The kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby drew international headlines and remains one of America's most infamous cases. TRIAL ARCHIVESA Texas Woman Stabbed Her Husband 193 Times and Buried Him in Their Backyard — She's Now Free (FPD CASE VAULT)
After suffering years of alleged abuse, a woman in Texas armed herself with two knives and stabbed her husband 193 times. NEWSA 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. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Judge Makes Decision in Request to Dismiss Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Charges
An Idaho judge ruled on the defense's request to throw out the indictment against Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho college murders. OPINIONInside 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. NEWSSix Teenagers on Trial After Teacher Beheaded for Showing Cartoons in Class
The trial has begun for six teens charged in connection with the beheading of a teacher in France who showed in class cartoons depicting Mohammed. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Judge Bans Cameras for Kohberger Trial, Will Be Livestreamed by Court Instead
The judge presiding over the Kohberger trial has banned news cameras from the trial, instead deciding to livestream trial, officials said. NEWS‘Spiritual’ Therapy and Special Tattoos: How the 2 Survivors Are Healing 1 Year After the Idaho College Murders
One year after the Idaho college murders, find out how the two survivors are healing, including 'spiritual' therapy and matching tattoos. NEWSO.J. Simpson Murder Trial: Ex-Fiancée of Kato Kaelin Claimed He Betrayed Nicole Brown (FPD CASE VAULT)
During O.J. Simpson's Trial of the Century, his house guest Brian "Kato" Kaelin captivated America with his good looks and boyish charm. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Judge Rules on Cameras in Courtroom; Urges, ‘Have Some Dignity’
A judge ruled on cameras being banned from the courtroom in Idaho college murders trial for Bryan Kohberger. NEWSA Florida Man Dreamed of Going on the Reality Show ‘Zombie House Renovations.’ His Wife Refused, So He Killed Her.
Florida man wanted to appear on 'Zombie House Renovations,' but his wife didn't. So, he killed her. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger’s Aunt Reveals His Past Secret Double Life — ‘I Think He May Have Snapped’
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho college murders, may have a secret past double life, according to his family, a new report claims. NEWSSouth Carolina Judge Paves Way for Possible New Trial in Alex Murdaugh Case Amid Jury Tampering Allegations
A judge signed the order, sending the case back to circuit court to consider allegations of jury tampering in Murdaugh murder trial. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Aunt of Suspect Bryan Kohberger Believes ‘Quiet’ Nephew ‘May Try and Kill Himself’
If Kohberger is found guilty, his aunt believes he 'may try and kill himself' while behind bars, sources said. NEWSThe Killing of Martin Luther King Jr.: How Civil Rights Leader's Demise Ignited a Dream That Will Live Forever (FPD CASE VAULT)
The killing of civil rights leader Martin Luther King J. ignited a dream that will live on forever. NEWSNatalee Holloway Case Bombshell: Joran van der Sloot Expected to Plead Guilty in Connection with Extortion Plot
The prime suspect in the Natalee Holloway case is expected to plead guilty to extorting her mother in an Alabama court this week. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Judge Makes Decision in Request to Pause Bryan Kohberger Trial
The judge in the Idaho college murders trial has made a decision in the defense's request to pause the Bryan Kohberger trial. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Hearing to Dismiss Indictment for Suspect Bryan Kohberger to Be Held Behind Closed Doors
A hearing to dismiss the grand jury indictment against Bryan Kohberger will be held behind closed doors on Sept. 22. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Suspect Bryan Kohberger’s Family Have Yet to Visit Him Behind Bars
The family of University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has not visited him in jail, sources claim. NEWSNice Clothes, Vegan Meals and No Cuffs: Idaho College Murders Suspect Enjoying ‘Unprecedented Privileges’ in Jail, Victim’s Father Claims
The father of one of the victims in the Idaho college murders claims Bryan Kohberger is receiving 'unprecedented privileges' in jail. NEWSNatalee Holloway Case: Another Setback Announced in Joran van der Sloot Extortion Trial
Joran Van der Sloot was extradited to Alabama to face federal charges he extorted money from the parents of Natalee Holloway. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Prosecutors Warn of ‘Chilling Effect’ Amid Bryan Kohberger Courtroom Controversy
Prosecutors in the case against Bryan Kohberger have shown support for the defense's motion to prohibit cameras from the courtroom, according to authorities. NEWSBodies in the Yard: Dorothea Puente Poisoned Tenants and Stole Their Cash (FPD CASE VAULT)
Serial killer Dorothea Puente poisoned her tenants and then buried their bodies in her yard while she continued to cash their Social Security checks. NEWSHeaded for Retrial? Alex Murdaugh Defense Claims Official Tampered with Jury, ‘Pressuring Them to Reach a Quick Guilty Verdict’
The defense for convicted double murderer Alex Murdaugh claims jury tampering in first trial, files motion for new trial. NEWS'Doomsday Mom' Court Drama: Defense for Lori Vallow Files Notice After Murder Convictions
The attorneys for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow have filed a notice to appeal the murder conviction she received in May 2023. TRIAL ARCHIVESThe Skinny on Fatty Arbuckle: How a 3-Day Labor Day Bash Turned into Hollywood’s First Scandalous Trial
Fatty Arbuckle, a silent-movie icon, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman. After a series of trials, he was acquitted, but his career never recovered. NEWSPrivacy Please: Idaho College Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Wants Camera Ban in Courtroom
Idaho college murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's legal team has filed a motion to ban cameras in the courtroom. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Justice Delayed? Suspected Killer Bryan Kohberger Makes Major Trial Decision
Idaho college quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger made a major trial decision at a hearing on Wednesday, officials said. NEWSAn Ohio Teen Drove 100 MPH Into a Building and Killed Her Boyfriend. Then, a Judge Called Her ‘Literal Hell on Wheels’ and Convicted Her of Murder.
A 19-year-old Ohio woman has been found guilty for intentionally crashing her vehicle into a brick wall, killing her boyfriend and another passenger. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger's Bombshell Claim 'Irregularity' and 'Failure' Occurred with Grand Jury May Doom Trial
In a new attempt to avoid trial, the defense team for University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger claims the grand jury was misled. NEWSGilgo Beach Murders: ‘Voluminous’ Evidence Tying Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann to Killings a ‘Prosecutors’ Dream,’ Official Says
Experts say DNA evidence and cell phone records will play a major role in the case against Gilgo Beach suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann. NEWSCold-Blooded Murder Or Mercy Killing? South Carolina Man Fatally Shoots His Father In Head on New Year's Eve
A South Carolina man argued his father's death was a mercy killing. However, the jury rejected that defense and now he will spend his life in prison. NEWSIdaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger Reveals Alibi Connected to His Secret Solitary 'Habit'
In a new court filing, the attorneys for University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger reveal his alibi for the night of the murders. NEWSPittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Sentenced to Death for 2018 Massacre, Killing 11 Worshippers
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded 6 others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, has been sentenced to death.