Adnan Syed and Michael Carneal – Opinion
In this latest installment of 'From the Bench,' Judge Ashley Willcott looks at two convictions in the cases of Adnan Syed and Michael Carneal. More
September 23, 2022
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Cold Cases
The worst fear of any case is becoming cold. Cold cases refer to the crimes that remain unsolved for weeks, years or even decades.
Adnan Syed’s prison mate speaks about his character amid release
Adnan Syed was convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee. He walked out of prison a free man based on arguments his conviction was flawed. More
September 21, 2022
Suspect convicted in two 1982 murders in Colorado mountains
Families of Annette Schnee and Bobbi Jo Oberholtzer, killed in 1982 in Colorado, finally see justice. Alan Lee Phillips was convicted of all charges. More
September 20, 2022
‘Serial’ host: Evidence that freed Syed was long available
Host Sarah Koenig noted that most or all of the evidence cited in prosecutors' motion to overturn the conviction was available since 1999. More
September 20, 2022
‘Serial’ case: Adnan Syed released, conviction tossed
Baltimore judge orders release of Adnan Syed after overturning his conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a case chronicled in podcast “Serial.” More
September 19, 2022
Police: DNA links same man to ’96 unsolved Michigan murder and 2006 Maryland cold case
Cops say DNA evidence proves Garry Artman dumped a woman's body in Maryland in 2006. He's in custody in Michigan in connection with a 1996... More
September 19, 2022
Hearing set for Monday on joint request to set Adnan Syed free
A Baltimore hearing will consider a request to set free Adnan Syed based on new evidence. He's serving a life sentence for the murder of... More
September 19, 2022
Defense seeks judge’s removal in Florida school shooter case
The Broward Public Defender’s Office said in a motion that Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer held a longstanding animosity toward lead defense lawyer Melisa McNeill. More
September 19, 2022
Ex-Nevada deputy AG arrested in 1972 Hawaii homicide
Former Nevada deputy attorney general Tudor Chirila Jr. was arrested in Reno as a suspect in a 1972 Hawaii homicide. He's being held without bail. More
September 16, 2022
‘Serial’ case: Prosecutors move to vacate Syed’s conviction
Baltimore prosecutors asked a judge to vacate Adnan Syed's conviction for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a case chronicled in the podcast “Serial." More
September 14, 2022
DNA leads to an arrest in 2014 killing of Houston family
DNA evidence led to the arrest of Feng Lu in the killings of Maoye Sun, Mei Xie and their sons Titus, 7, and Timothy, 9, near... More
September 14, 2022
Used napkin helped Minnesota investigators connect 1993 murder to man
DNA evidence found on a napkin helped lead a jury to find Jerry Westrom guilty of murdering Jeanie Childs after the 1993 case went cold... More
September 9, 2022
Man charged 51 years after Sheriff’s deputy was murdered in Rockville
Montgomery County, Maryland Sheriff's deputy James Tappen Hall was murdered 51 years ago. Larry David Smith was arrested on Wednesday for the killing. More
September 8, 2022
Investigators: New DNA in 20-year-old Kansas double murder
Investigators collected new DNA evidence they hope will lead to a break in the killings of Kansas women Mandi Alexander, 24, and Mary Drake, 79,... More
September 6, 2022
Woman’s trial for 2 Kansas deaths ends with hung jury
Jurors deliberated for about 35 hours over six days in Dana Chandler's trial, who is accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend. More
September 2, 2022
Podcast leads to Australian’s conviction in wife’s murder
An Australian man was convicted on Tuesday of murdering his wife 40 years ago after a renewed police investigation that was triggered by a popular... More
August 31, 2022
Officials: Missing girl, Harmony Montgomery, was murdered
Investigators now believe a 5-year-old New Hampshire girl who disappeared in 2019 was murdered. The search for Harmony Montgomery has become a homicide investigation. More
August 11, 2022
Investigators search for leads in Yolanda Bindics murder case
The family of Yolanda Bindics is holding out hope that her killer will be caught and brought to justice, now 18 years after she was... More
August 11, 2022
Advocates: Conviction in 1997 death vacated; prisoner freed
Court records show a motion to vacate the conviction of Cedric L. Dent, 47, in the shooting death of Anthony Milton was granted by a... More
August 8, 2022
Man formally charged in 1996 Tallahassee motel death cold case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Scripps News Tallahassee) — A man who allegedly was involved in a murder case that occurred more than 25 years ago has been... More
August 5, 2022
