True Crime
A Man Spent Weeks Researching Poison Before Killing His Wife, Police Said
“It was quickly discovered this was in fact a heinous, complex and calculated murder,” the Aurora Police Department's Mark Hildebrand said.
Three Men Were Found Guilty Of Murdering Rapper XXXTentacion During A Robbery
The jury deliberated for 27 hours before finding Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome guilty of murder and armed robbery.
A Man Was Arrested After His Wife Found A Hidden Camera That Had Recorded Adults And Children Using Their Guest Bathroom, Police Said
Ryan Rovito was arrested after more than 900 files of child sexual abuse material were found on a hard drive connected to the hidden camera, Redding, California, police said.
A Stanford University Employee Allegedly Lied About Being Sexually Assaulted By A Black Man Twice On Campus
“These false reports are damaging, both for true survivors of sexual assault and for the members of our community who experienced fear and alarm from the reports,” a university leader said.
A Man Is Accused Of Hiring Someone To Kill His Wife’s Ex-Husband
Jared Bridegan was killed in February 2022, and the case drew international tabloid coverage when details of his divorce came to light.
A Missing Teen’s Phone Recorded A Video That Shows His Accused Killer Cleaning A Gun, Prosecutors Said
Dylan Rounds, 19, was reported missing on May 30, 2022, and his neighbor has been charged with murder.
A Con Woman, Two Guns, And The Stunt Performers Who Refused A Hit: The Details Of Actor Robert Blake’s Murder Trial Are As Dramatic As Any Role He Played Onscreen
Blake died last week at age 89 and always maintained he was innocent, even though a civil suit found him responsible for his wife’s death.
A 39-Year-Old Nurse And Mom Of Three Was Allegedly Killed By Her Estranged Husband
An obituary for Becky Bliefnick described the Illinois nurse as the “quintessential ‘boy mom.’”
Kristin Smart’s Murderer Will Spend 25 Years To Life In Prison
“After nearly 27 years of unspeakable anguish, the Smart family has finally seen their daughter’s killer sentenced,” Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle said.
The Family Of A 16-Year-Old Who Was Found Dead Say They Want Better For Other Families Of Teens Who Go Missing
“Throughout the entire investigation, the police dismissed us and said that she was a runaway when we knew she would never do that,” her sister wrote in an online petition.
Three Gay Men Were Accused Of Killing A Friend. A New Documentary Explores What Happened.
Peacock’s new documentary frames an unsolved murder as a riveting mystery. It’s also a reminder of the pitfalls of true crime.
Brian Laundrie's Mom Says The “Burn After Reading” Letter She Sent Her Son Was Taken Out Of Context
“While I used words that seem to have a connection with Brian's actions and his taking of Gabby's life, I never would have fathomed the events that unfolded months later between Brian and Gabby would reflect the words in my letter, ” Roberta Laundrie said.
5 Infamous Cases Of Men Who Murdered Their Families
A forensic psychiatrist coined the term “family annihilator” in the 1980s, and it’s been used to describe Alex Murdaugh and other murderers.
A Juror In Alex Murdaugh's Trial Said It Took The Jury About One Hour To Decide That He Was Guilty Of Murdering His Wife And Son
"He never cried," juror Craig Moyer told Good Morning America about Alex Murdaugh's testimony. "All he did was blow snot, no tears."
How An Unruly Labrador Retriever And A 50-Second Video Led To Alex Murdaugh’s Downfall
"Thank God for Bubba,” prosecutor John Meadors said in his closing statement — just hours before the jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murder.
Alex Murdaugh's Lawyer Said He Simply Wouldn’t Have Killed The People He Loved The Most
Defense attorney Jim Griffin urged the jury to ignore gossip, innuendo, and speculation as they considered whether Murdaugh was guilty of murder.
A Florida Man Who Asked For The Death Penalty After Murdering Two Gay Men He Lured To His Home Was Sentenced To Death
“What he did to my son before murdering him should be done to him, eye for an eye,” one of the victims’ mothers told the court.
The Man Who Murdered Nipsey Hussle Will Spend 60 Years To Life In Prison
Eric Holder Jr. was found guilty in July 2022 of first-degree murder for shooting Hussle outside The Marathon Clothing, the store that the rapper had opened in the neighborhood where he grew up.
The Family Of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand Is Suing FedEx After A Delivery Driver Allegedly Killed The 7-Year-Old
Lawyers for the family of Athena Strand said they want FedEx to do better in hiring, training, and supervising employees and contractors.
The Husband Of A Los Angeles Bishop's Housekeeper Has Been Charged With Murder In His Killing
“As Catholics around Los Angeles and the nation start the holy season of Lent let us reflect on Bishop O’Connell’s life of service and dedication to those in greatest need of our care,” District Attorney George Gascón said Wednesday.
Crime Scene Cleaners Told Us About Their Memorable Cases And Why They Stick With A Messy Job
“Helping others is a daily motivation for me to continue going, despite the mess and the trauma.”
Prosecutors Downgraded Alec Baldwin’s Charges For The Deadly “Rust” Shooting
The decision means Baldwin will face much less prison time if he is eventually convicted.
Alex Murdaugh’s Own Brother Called Detectives To Report Suspicious Behavior After The Roadside Shooting That Murdaugh Planned For An Insurance Payout
Jury members at Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial heard a taped interview he gave to authorities in which he admitted to trying to have someone kill him: “I knew that I was about to lose everything,” Alex said.
A 14-Year-Old Girl Died By Suicide After She Was Allegedly Assaulted At Her High School, And Parents Are Accusing School Officials Of Ignoring Bullying
“I am scared for our kids' futures and for all kids who are currently in school and being bullied with nothing being done.”
The Body Of A Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Was Found In the Woods, And A Police Officer Has Been Accused Of Concealing Her Death
Susana Morales was reported missing on July 26, 2022, and her body was found in the woods in an Atlanta suburb on Feb. 6.
These True Crime Series Are Revisiting The Women Of Notorious Cases From The ’50s And ’60s
Murf the Surf and The 12th Victim give back some humanity to women involved in headline-grabbing cases from history.
The 10 Biggest Bombshells From The Alex Murdaugh Trial So Far
From a blown-up alibi to COVID in the courtroom, here are the standout moments.
Alec Baldwin Never Reached Out To Halyna Hutchins’s Parents After He Fatally Shot Her On The “Rust” Set, And Now They’re Seeking “Accountability And Justice” With A Lawsuit, Their Attorneys Said
The new lawsuit, filed by Hutchins's mother, father, and sister, seeks unspecified damages for battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and loss of consortium in connection with the Oct. 21, 2021, tragedy.
16 Reasons Why "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" Should Be The Next Series You Binge On Netflix
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This Courtroom Sketch Artist “Captures” Killers And Celebrities
“Sometimes it's very, very sad and scary. Sometimes when justice really is served, it's very uplifting.”