An NBA Star Player Seemed to Vanish off the Face of the Earth. Is an African Dictator to Blame?
Former NBA player John Brisker seemed to vanish and has never been found. Is African Dictator Idi Amin to blame for the Detroit native's death?
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Arkansas Man Hid Under Clothes in Walmart Shopper's Car, Attempted to Kidnap Her 2-Year-Old Daughter: Police
A man in Arkansas has been accused of hiding in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot and trying to kidnap a 2-year-old girl.
A 2-Year-Old Girl in Iowa Died After She Was Critically Injured. Now, Her Caretaker Has Been Arrested, Officials Say.
A man in Iowa was arrested after the 2-year-old girl he was watching allegedly died from injuries she received during that time, police said.
Innocent Victims: How DNA Is Solving Decades-Old Cases of Babies Abandoned After Birth
Police are now using DNA tracing to help solve cold cases involving the death of newborn babies. Here are three recent cases that authorities made arrests thanks to DNA technology.
A Virginia Woman Was Jealous Her Mother Seemed to Love Her Sister More. Then, She Shot Both Dead.
A woman's jealousy over her mom's love for her sister grew until she killed them both. Then she staged the scene to make it look like a murder-suicide.
A Fight Erupted at a High School Basketball Game. Then, a Mother Fired Shots into the Air and Was Charged with Attempted Murder, Cops Say.
Alabama mother arrested after she allegedly fired shots in the parking lot during an altercation after a high school basketball game, cops said.
Minnesota Man Dressed as UPS Driver Breaks Into Home, Kills 3 People with Young Kids Present: Police
Minnesota man accused of posing as UPS driver, breaking into home and killing 3 people in front of their young kids.
A Reporter in Virginia Was Murdered in Her Home. Did Her Job Play a Part, or May a Former Partner Be Involved?
A reporter in Virginia was found dead in her burned-out home after being shot, police said. Investigators are still working to solve her cold-case killing.
Judge 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.
Tennessee Man Arrested After He's Spotted Dragging Body Through Apartment Complex, Cops Say
A Tennessee man has been arrested after he was allegedly caught dragging a body through an apartment complex and dropping it in a rain culvert.
Oregon Suspect Accused of Killing 2 Strangers 20 Years Apart Now Admits to Killing One of the Victims: Officials
An Oregon man recently admitted to killing one of two strangers who are presumed to have died more than 20 years apart, authorities said.
Louisiana Parents Accused of Attempted Murder After 2-Month-Old Baby Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries
A 2-month-old Louisiana baby sustains life-threatening injuries and now the infant's parents have been arrested, police said.
Good Samaritan Attacked, Bit After Seemingly Stranded Man Carjacks and Abandons Her During Iowa Blizzard: Cops
Iowa man accused of trying to carjack two different people on highway during blizzard, leaving one lady injured, police said.
Florida Trio Accused of Keeping Two Children, Seven Dogs in Home ‘Caked With Feces’
Three people in Florida have been arrested after children and animals were allegedly found in a home 'caked with feces,' officials said.
California Mother Accused of Acting Erratically, Murdering 4-Month-Old Daughter: Cops
A woman in California has been arrested in connection with the death of her 4-month-old daughter, police said.
HIV-Positive Youth Baseball Coach in Oklahoma Accused of Raping Young Girl Multiple Times: Court Documents
HIV-positive youth baseball coach in Oklahoma has been accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl on multiple occasions.
A Tennessee Man Killed His 65-Year-Old Father. Then, He Cut Up the Body and Left the Remains in the Woods.
A man in Tennessee sentenced to life in prison after he killed his father and then left his remains in the woods.
Suspect Arrested After Tow Truck Driver Discovers Teenager’s Body in Trunk of Abandoned Car: Police
The body of a North Carolina teen was found in an abandoned car and now police say a suspect has been arrested.
Iowa Suspect Believed Mother Was Targeting Him with Witchcraft, Severed Her Fingers in Gruesome Slaying: Cops
Iowa man accused of killing his mother. Police say he claims she was practicing witchcraft and targeting him.
Utah Man Shot His Girlfriend in Head, Left Her Body Next to Dumpster for Police to Find, Cops Claim
Man in Utah accused of shooting his girlfriend in the head and then dumping her body next to a dumpster for police to find.
FPD Top News of the Week: Pageant Queen Accused of Killing Boyfriend's Toddler; New Homeowners Find Human Head in Freezer; and More
Top news of the week features Georgia pageant queen accused of murdering boyfriend's child; new homeowners allegedly find human head in freezer; and more.
Mugshots of the Week: California Woman Murdered Date She Lured with Sex; Suspect Accused of Assaulting Cop; and More
Mugshots of the week featuring a woman that killed a man and stuffed his body into a suitcase; Kansas man accused of assaulting cops; and more.
Chilling Discovery: Severed Head, Body Parts Found in Brooklyn Freezer Belong to Alleged Drug Dealer
A woman in Brooklyn has been detained after police say they found a severed head and multiple body parts of a sex offender in taped-off freezer.
Texas Teen Fatally Shoots Neighbor After Argument Over Dog Erupts, Police Say
A Texas man was allegedly fatally shot by his teen neighbor during an argument over a dog, police said.
How Stephen King Inspired Slender Man, the Spooky Figure That Sparked Terror — and a Sixth Grader Stabbing
Slender Man was a popular figure on the internet, but the idea was thrust into the spotlight after a stabbing in Wisconsin. The suspects said they did it to impress the fictional character.
Indiana Woman Who Suspected Her Boyfriend Was Cheating Sentenced After She Tracked Him Down and Ran Him Over Multiple Times
A woman in Indiana was sentenced after she killed her boyfriend by intentionally running over him multiple times with a car outside a pub, authorities said.
North Carolina Teen's 911 Call Halts Sexual Assault on Mother After Alleged Rapist Broke Into Home, Police Say
North Carolina man allegedly broke into a home and started to rape a woman, but it was halted when the victim's teen child called 911, police said.
Mother's Boyfriend Charged With Murder in Brutal Stabbing of 6-Year-Old in Maryland: Police
A man in Baltimore has been accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend's 6-year-old son and then trying to run from police.
Illinois Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Wife, 3 Adult Daughters in 'Senseless Act' of 'Power and Control'
A man in Illinois is behind bars after he allegedly fatally shot his wife and three adult daughters and then called 911, police said.
A Woman Stabbed Her Boyfriend 108 Times After Smoking Pot and Becoming 'Possessed.' Now, She Only Has to Serve Probation for the Slaying.
California woman gets probation after being found guilty of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, herself and her dog during pot-infused psychosis, officials said.
Georgia Teenage Pageant Queen Accused of Killing Boyfriend’s 18-Month-Old Son
Georgia teen pageant queen accused of killing her boyfriend's 18-month-old baby boy.
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.
A North Dakota Man 'Having a Bad Day' Was Fired From His Job. So He Killed Two Coworkers and Their Unborn Baby Girl.
A North Dakota man was sentenced to prison after he was fired from his factory job and killed two coworkers who were expecting a baby girl within weeks.
Homeowners Cleaning Out Recently Purchased Property Find Human Head, Hands in Freezer, Cops Say
New homeowners in Colorado were trying to clear out some space in their new home. Then, they were shocked to find human remains in the freezer, police said.
Mississippi Woman Who Once Drove Around For Days With Body in Trunk Now Accused of Killing Son, Hiding Body in Box Behind False Wall
A woman in Mississippi has been accused of killing her son and then hiding his body in a box behind false wall.
Former New Mexico Prison Guard Runs Over Alleged Mistress' Husband in Love Triangle Gone Wrong: Police
A man in New Mexico is accused of intentionally running over his girlfriend's husband, resulting in his death, police said.
Indiana Man Accused of Child Exploitation After His 14-Year-Old Girlfriend Gives Birth to Baby
Indiana man accused of child molestation after his 14-year-old girlfriend gave birth to baby, officials said.
Florida Woman Tries to Use Urine from Aunt's Dog to Trick Court-Mandated Drug Test: Police
A Florida woman tried to trick officials when she allegedly brought in dog urine for a court-ordered drug test, officials said.
Las Vegas Cop's Wife Posed as Attorney, Collected Fees to 'File' Divorce and Other Documents, Police Say
The wife of a Vegas police officer is accused of posing as an attorney and forging documents with judges' signatures.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 10-Year-Old Sister, Dumping Body in Backyard: Cops
Woman in North Carolina has been arrested after she allegedly stabbed her 10-year-old sister to death, police said.
Pennsylvania Woman Accused of Fatally Poisoning Boyfriend’s Infant Daughter, Forcing Her to Ingest Batteries and Screws
Pennsylvania woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend's 1-year-old daughter, forcing her to ingest batteries and water beads.
FPD Top News of the Week: 11-Year-Old Accused of Threatening Classmate With Box Cutter; Police Use Snapchat to Catch Suspect; and More
Top news of the week features 11-year-old girl accused of using box cutter to threaten student; cops use Snapchat to arrest suspect; and more.
‘Alarming and Erratic’: Vermont Teen Accused of Running Over, Knocking Pants Off Man Who Threw Snowball at Car
A teenager in Vermont has been been accused of running down a man after he allegedly threw a snowball at his car, police said.
Rampage in Queens: NYC Hospital Greeter Arrested in Connection with Stabbing Spree That Left Five Wounded
A hospital greeter in NYC has been arrested in connection with the stabbing spree that took place in Queens, leaving 5 injured, officials said.
Florida Couple Blame 18 Rib Fractures and Brain Hemorrhaging on ‘Very Fragile’ Newborn Son: Police
Florida couple accused of child neglect after newborn son found with 18 rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging.
A Maryland Man 'Making a Lot of Noise' Couldn't Find the Remote Control. Then, His Roommate Shot Him and Went Back to Sleep, Cops Say.
Maryland man accused of going back to bed and then buying marijuana before calling 911 after shooting roommate.
Florida Schoolgirl, 11, Accused of Holding Box Cutter to Classmate’s Neck, Threatening to Kill Him: Sheriff
11-year-old Florida girl accused of threatening classmate with box cutter, saying, 'I will kill you,' police said.
A Stalker in Utah Stabbed His Ex-Girlfriend in Her Car. Then, He Drove Off with Her 4-Year-Old Niece.
A man in Utah could spend his life behind bars for stabbing his ex and then driving off with her niece still in the car.
Indiana Family Friend, 18, Arrested in Connection with Murder of 77-Year-Old Grandmother
An elderly woman in Indianapolis was found dead in her home and now police say a teen 'friend of the family' has been arrested.
Photo Finish: Alabama Man Who Eluded Cops During High-Speed Motorcycle Chase Done in By Snapchat Post: Police
Alabama man escaped arrest during high-speed chase. Then, detectives used Snapchat to find and arrest the man, officials said.