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Man Who Backed Toyota Tacoma Over Ex-Girlfriend’s Head Prisoned For Three Weekends
A former Washington corrections officer was sentenced to three weekends in jail after pleading guilty in a DUI case that left his ex-girlfriend with severe head injuries and facial fractures. MURDER & MAYHEM
Fatal Stabbing of University of Washington Student Leads to Arrest of 31-Year-Old Suspect
A 31-year-old suspect turned himself in after police released surveillance images in the fatal stabbing of University of Washington student Juniper C. Blessing, officials said. True Crime
Washington Advisor Gets Three Years in Prison for Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Widow
A South Puget, Washington, financial advisor was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing nearly $1 million from an elderly widow through a years-long fraud scheme. MURDER & MAYHEM
Washington Man to Serve Prison Time After Shooting Teen Multiple Times in the Back as He Cried for His Mother
Aaron Brown Myers found guilty of murder in the shooting of 17-year-old Hazrat Ali Rohani outside a Seattle-area Big 5; he faces up to 28 years in prison. True Crime
Washington Husband Charged After Killing Wife and Staging Fake Burglary Scene
A Covington man is accused of killing his wife, staging a fake home invasion and misleading investigators before being arrested in Renton, court documents say. True Crime
Washington High School Stabbing Leaves Six Injured, Student Suspect Taken Into Custody
Six people were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, on April 30, as police took a student into custody and continue investigating the incident. MURDER & MAYHEM
Washington Man Evaluated for Psychotic Disorder After Allegedly Killing Two Friends in 'Frightening' Sword Attack
A Washington man faces aggravated murder charges after two victims were found with severe chop-force injuries inside a home. Prosecutors call it a “most serious offense.” MURDER & MAYHEM
Juror Who Helped Convict Man in Stabbing Case Later Charged in Knife Attack; Defendant Seeks Retrial
A Washington man convicted of murder is demanding a retrial after a juror was later charged in a stabbing case, citing possible misconduct. True Crime
Washington Men Accused of Living Under Dead Children’s Identities Since 1990, Police Ask for Tips
Pasco police seek public help identifying two Washington men accused of using the identities of deceased boys for over 36 years, as investigators work to uncover their true identities. MURDER & MAYHEM
Woman Fatally Shoots Uber Driver, Joyrides in His Car to Family and Salon Before Arrest
A 20-year-old Washington woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after fatally shooting an Uber driver working two jobs in Seattle. The victim’s young son paid tribute during the emotional hearing. INVESTIGATIONS
Mom Filmed ‘Upbeat’ TikTok Dance in Hospital as Her 7-Week-Old Died of ‘Abusive Head Trauma’
A Washington couple is facing murder charges after their 7-week-old baby died from abusive head trauma. Investigators say the mother posted a TikTok dance video while the child was fighting for life in the emergency room. MURDER & MAYHEM
Son Fatally Stabs Mother After Threat, Then Kills 3 Women Who Tried to Help, Police Say
A 32-year-old Washington man with alleged mental health problems stabbed four people to death, including his 52-year-old mother. NEWS
Trump-Appointed Judge Bars Release of Jack Smith’s Report On President's Handling Of Unclassified Docs
The report contains detailed findings on how Trump allegedly mishandled several classified documents and obstructed a federal investigation. MISSING
A Washington Teen Told Her Mom She'd Walk Home From School But Never Returned. Was She the Victim of a Notorious Serial Killer?
Jamie Grissim was set to return from her school in Washington but never returned. Decades later, she is still missing but might have been murdered by a serial killer. 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. NEWS
Contractor Brothers Convinced Elderly Clients Their Homes Needed Urgent Repairs. Then They Drained Their Bank Accounts, Prosecutors Say.
A pair of contractor brothers in Washington have been accused of scamming elderly homeowners out of money for fake home repairs. NEWS
Police in Washington Shoot, Kill 64 Cockfighting Ring Roosters Rather Than Send Them to Animal Sanctuaries
In April 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced 34 indictments on charges stemming from a large cockfighting ring located in eastern Washington. NEWS
Caught on Camera: Disturbing Moment Seattle Tourist Beaten Up, Pulled From Car in Suspected Road Rage Incident
A Washington woman was allegedly pulled from her vehicle and beaten by two females during a road rage incident, authorities said. NEWS
'Nessie Hunters' Capture Unexplained Noise and Potential Sighting During Loch Ness Monster Quest
Visitors who recently joined the Surface Watch caught a potential sighting of the Loch Ness Monster and recorded an unexplained noise. NEWS
‘It Looks Like a Spaceship’: Mysterious UFO Hovers Over Colorado Amphitheater, Disappears into Thin Air
A recent UFO sighting at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado caught the attention of at least a dozen witnesses, sources claim. NEWS
'Real Lives Were at Stake': Washington Man Behind Bars for 'Swatting' 20 Victims Across U.S. and Canada
A Washington man was sentenced to three years in prison for 'swatting' attacks across several U.S. states and Canada. NEWSA Washington Man Killed His Ex-Wife After Fatally Shooting a Homeless Victim for Practice (FPD CASE VAULT)
A Washington state man who killed his wife after allegedly murdering a homeless man was sentenced to more than 60 years in prison. NEWS
Cruise Ship Worker Arrested in Connection with Scissors Stabbing Involving Passenger, Security Guards
A cruise ship worker was arrested in Alaska after allegedly stabbing a passenger and two security guards with a pair of scissors, authorities said. NEWS
Seattle Man Allegedly High on PCP Blamed 'Demons' for Telling Him to Fatally Shoot 9-Month-Old Son: Police
A Seattle man was allegedly high on PCP when he fatally shot his son because 'demons' told him to, officials allegedd. NEWS
Washington Man Accused of Setting House on Fire with His Elderly Disabled Father Inside
A Washington man is behind bars after he allegedly set fire to house with his elderly disabled father inside, police said. COLD CASES
A 9-Year-Old Girl Selling Cookies Was Raped and Murdered. Police Identified Her Alleged Killer Six Decades Later.
Police in Washington recently named a suspect in the 1959 death of a 9-year-old child. Candy Rogers was selling cookies when she was raped and murdered. NEWS
Not a Hoot: Why U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Could Kill 500,000 Barred Owls
A nationwide bird hunt soon could be underway, as a federal agency wants to eliminate one kind of owl to save two others. NEWS
Washington Mother Stabbed Her 4-Year-Old Son 41 Times Before Dumping His Body on Side of Highway: Police
Washington mother accused of stabbing her 4-year-old son 41 times before then dumping his body on the side of highway. NEWS
Idaho College Murders: Bryan Kohberger Alibi Says He Drove to See the ‘Moon and Stars’ on Night of Quadruple Murder
The attorneys for Bryan Kohberger have filed documents stating their client's alibi for the night of the quadruple murder. NEWS
Washington Man Accused of Raping 12-Year-Old Idaho Girl After Meeting Her on Dating App: Court Documents
Washington man accused of picking up 12-year-old Idaho girl, bringing her to his house and raping her. NEWS
Bigfoot Buzz: Washington Sheriff's Office Receives Curious Call About Sasquatch Hunting
A man called a sheriff's office in Washington recently wanting to know the legalities of hunting Sasquatch in the county. NEWS
A Washington Woman Died in a Suspected Staged Burglary. Now, Her Husband Is Accused of Murder for Hire.
A woman in Washington was found shot to death, and now police say her husband is a suspect in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme. NEWS
A Washington Firefighter Called 911 to Report His Wife’s Seizure. Months Later, He Was Accused of Her Murder.
A Washington firefighter called 911 and said his wife was having a seizure. Months later, he was accused of her murder. NEWS
Delivery Deceit: Florida Couple Accused of Disguising Themselves as Amazon Drivers, Abducting 7-Month-Old Baby
Florida man and woman allegedly posed as Amazon employees and then kidnapped 7-month-old baby from relative's home, police said. NEWS
Are Mutant Wolves Roaming Human-Free Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Key to Curing Cancer?
New study states mutant wolves that roam the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have developed cancer-resilient genomes that could cure cancer. NEWS
Suburban Surprise: Washington Man Finds Potential Nuclear Missile in Garage
A bomb squad discovered a potential nuclear missile in a man’s garage in suburban Seattle. NEWS
Washington Father of Kidnapped 1-Month-Old Baby Arrested After Boy Found Dead in Park: Officials
A 1-month-old baby was found dead in a park after allegedly being kidnapped. Now, police say his father has been arrested. NEWS
Deadly Threat: Hidden Fault Line Could Spell Doom for Western United States, Researchers Say
Geologists say a newly discovered fault line in Canada has the potential to unleash a tsunami that would be catastrophic for nearby areas. NEWS
Player in NBA G League, Girlfriend Arrested in Connection with Kidnapping and Murder of Missing Woman Found Dead in Nevada Desert: Cops
Player in NBA G League and his girlfriend are accused of kidnapping a Washington woman and dumping her body in the Nevada desert. NEWS
Washington Man Accused of Killing Sister’s 'Psycho' Boyfriend After He Refused to Leave Home They Shared
A Washington man shot his sister's boyfriend to death after he refused to leave the home, officials said. NEWS
A Washington Man's Mother Refused to Let Him Smoke Weed, So He Called 911 and Claimed He Had a Bomb, Cops Say
A man in Washington is accused of calling in a bomb threat to 911 because his mom wouldn't let him smoke weed. NEWS
Washington Woman Accused of Allowing Sex Offender Father of Their 10-Year-Old Daughter to Rape Child: Police
A woman in Washington has been accused of allowing her sex offender husband to rape their 10-year-old daughter. NEWS
Random Attack: Beloved Muslim Pediatrician in Texas Stabbed to Death While Chatting on Phone at Picnic Table
A Texas doctor was killed while sitting at a picnic table, and police and family members are searching for answers. NEWS
Details Emerge About Off-Duty Pilot Arrested in Connection With Thwarted Alaska Airlines Incident
Off-duty pilot facing 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to shut off a plane’s engines during flight this weekend, according to authorities. NEWS
‘Deserved to Be Dead’: 76-Year-Old Washington Man Accused of Shooting Noisy Neighbor
A Washington man felt his neighbor was being too noisy. So, police say he grabbed a gun and fatally shot him. NEWS
The Hillside Strangler: Inside Story of Bloody L.A. Reign of Terror Carried Out by Two Cousins (FPD CASE VAULT)
Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi paralyzed L.A. when they brutally tortured, raped and murdered 10 women on the city's hillsides as The Hillside Strangler. NEWS
Seattle Man Accused of Stabbing Stepdaughter 107 Times After She Attempted to Stop Him From Assaulting Her Mother: Cops
A Seattle woman was allegedly stabbed 107 times by her stepfather while she was trying to protect her mother, police say. NEWS
Crime Scene Photos: Seattle Woman Escapes After Being Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted and Locked in ‘Dungeon’ by Man Posing as Cop, Police Say
A woman in Seattle was allegedly kidnapped, chained, raped and locked in a 'dungeon' before escaping and contacting police, officials said. NEWS
Ted Bundy & Ultimate Evil: Inside Story of the Baby-Faced Brute Left Trail of Bodies Across America (FPD CASE VAULT)
Ted Bundy left a trail of bodies across America from 1974 to 1978 and we share an inside story of the baby-faced brute. NEWS
A Man Smothered and Fatally Stabbed a Seattle Woman. Then He Sexually Violated Her Remains.
A man in Seattle was sentenced to 34 years in prison for killing a woman and then sexually violating her remains, according to authorities.
