Crimes of passion are typically unplanned and may involve violent or aggressive behavior towards a romantic partner or family member. Such crimes consider many aspects of the crime committed, including their legal definition, psychological factors, and potential consequences.
Dr. Ingolf Tuerk took the stand in his own defense, describing himself as being tricked into a marriage that ended with his wife's death. More
April 8, 2025
Ashley Henning's husband gunned her down on her birthday. People were furious Jordan Henning was convicted of manslaughter NOT murder. More
March 21, 2025
After deliberations, the jury reaches a verdict in Jason Levesque's trial, where he is accused of shooting his neighbor, Kyle Violette. More
March 21, 2025
Jason Levesque shot Kyle Violette six times on April 4, 2024, in an altercation over snow plowing. He was convicted of first-degree assault. More
March 21, 2025
Key witnesses and courtroom evidence shed light on the case of Nichole Rice, who was accused of killing her roommate, Anita Knutson. More
March 20, 2025
Minot Police walked through Nichole Rice and Anita Knutson's apartment on June 4, 2007, the day Knutson was found fatally stabbed on her bed. (3/20/25) More
March 20, 2025
Det. Robert Barnard describes the ‘odd reaction’ Nichole Rice had after learning that her roommate had been killed. More
March 20, 2025
Under cross-examination, Jason Levesque said he asked his daughter, 'Should I run?, to 'lighten the mood' after shooting Kyle Violette. More
March 19, 2025
Jason Levesque says he felt that Kyle Violette 'was going to harm my family,' and that he 'blanked out' when he fired the first shot. More
March 19, 2025
Det. Jacob Garstin testified Jason Levesque 'expressed' that if he wasn't so tired, their altercation might have had a different 'outcome.' More
March 18, 2025
Defendant Jordan Henning describes the series of events leading up to him fatally shooting his wife at her birthday party. More
March 17, 2025
Testimony was paused in Jason Levesque's trial after the prosecutor's office was impacted by a cyber attack. More
March 17, 2025
Kira Levesque had trouble recalling statements she made to the police as she took the stand accompanied by an emotional support rabbit. More
March 14, 2025
Angela LaChance, the girlfriend of victim Kyle Violette, takes the stand and emotionally recalls the shooting of her boyfriend in the trial against Jason Levesque. More
March 13, 2025
Kyle Violette's daughter, Kyndra Violette, cried as video was played in which Jason Levesque could be heard shooting her father. More
March 12, 2025
The defense say Jason Levesque believed he was in imminent danger and Kyle Violette 'got what he deserved.' More
March 12, 2025
Jason Levesque is accused of shooting Kyle Violette. The prosecution called the shooting 'absolutely unnecessary and unjustified.' More
March 12, 2025
The jury is set to view the crime scene before openings are presented in the case against Jason Levesque, who allegedly shot Kyle Violette. More
March 12, 2025
Jason Levesque is accused of shooting his neighbor, Kyle Violette, six times on April 4, 2024, in an altercation over snow plowing. More
March 10, 2025
A year after speaking at his father's killer's sentencing, Freddie McClendon will appear on American Idol, honoring his father's life through music. More
March 7, 2025
Nikita Casap, 17, has been charged with felony counts after his mother and stepfather were found dead last week in their home following a welfare... More
March 5, 2025
Jesse Alvarez, who was convicted in the 2021 shooting death of his ex-girlfriend's new fiancé, San Diego teacher Mario Fierro, is sentenced. More
February 5, 2025
Amy Gembarra, Mario Fierro's fiancée and Daniella Fierro, his sister, give victim impact statements in Jesse Alvarez's sentencing hearing. More
February 5, 2025
A verdict has been reached in Penelope's McGee's trial, where she was facing charges for the death of her ex-husband five years later. More
February 5, 2025
Penelope McGee was accused of causing Andrew Savitz's January 2020 death. Her ex-husband collapsed and died during an argument. More
February 5, 2025
Prosecutors believe a former porn star who admitted to killing celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli conspired with Sementilli's wife Monica, who is standing trial for her... More
February 5, 2025
UPDATE: Jesse Alvarez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the shooting death of teacher Mario Fierro. More
February 3, 2025
Kevin Ellis's trial is delayed as his attorney seeks to withdraw due to a conflict of interest. Conflict counsel is being appointed to ensure fair... More
January 29, 2025
Jake Wagner, who admitted to shooting several of the Rhoden and Gilley families 'execution-style,' is sentenced for his role in the massacre. More
January 3, 2025
Rita Newcomb admitted to forging documents and lying to investigators in the 2016 massacre that left eight members of the Rhoden family dead. More
January 3, 2025
