Murder suspect used fake Belgian documents to flee US, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors filed charges against Lee Gilley, who allegedly fled to Italy while awaiting trial for the murder of his pregnant wife. More
May 6, 2026
International Crime
Crime beyond the borders of the United States. From Canada and Mexico to Europe and Africa, tracking crime and criminals who have crossed international lines.
Former Prince Andrew released 11 hours after his arrest
Former British prince Andrew Montbatten-WIndsor was released from custody hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in office. More
February 19, 2026
Police: Man killed wife, stuffed her in freezer before fleeing country
Investigators say that David Varela flew to Hong Kong the day after his wife, Lina Guerra, was reported missing. More
February 17, 2026
Colo. mother accused of killing 2 kids back in US custody
A mother accused of killing her two youngest children in 2023 is back in the United States after she was extradited from the U.K. More
December 24, 2025
WI kayaker who faked his own death, fled to Europe released from jail
Ryan Borgwardt, a kayaker who faked his own death and fled to Europe to be with another woman, has been released from jail. More
December 9, 2025
Nicholas Rossi sentenced for first Utah rape conviction
Nicholas Rossi, who fled the country to avoid prosecution, faces sentencing after he was convicted of raping a woman in Utah. More
October 20, 2025
Mother convicted of murdering 2 children, leaving bodies in suitcases
Laywers for defendant Hakyung Lee said the children's deaths happened after their client 'descended into madness.' More
September 23, 2025
Suspect in Madeleine McCann case finishes sentence in unrelated case
The man, identified by media as Christian Brückner, had been serving a seven-year sentence in the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal. More
September 20, 2025
New details revealed in case of kayaker who faked his death
In the interview with detectives, Ryan Borgwardt said he would like to return to his lover in Georgia because the cost of living is so much cheaper. More
September 10, 2025
Husband of woman found dead in national forest arrested in Peru
Jossimar Cabrera Cornejo was arrested in Peru days after charges were filed against him in California for the murder of his wife. More
August 27, 2025
WI man who faked drowning, fled country sentenced to 89 days in jail
UPDATE: Ryan Borgwardt, the WI man who faked his own drowning and fled the country, was sentenced to 89 days jail. More
August 27, 2025
Russell Brand enters plea in London rape case
When the charges were announced last month, Russell Brand said that he welcomed the opportunity to prove his innocence. More
May 31, 2025
Russell Brand makes first court appearance in London rape case
Russell Brand did not enter a plea. The alleged offenses took place between 1999 and 2005. The accusers have not been identified. More
May 2, 2025
British police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault
British police have charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault against four women, which allegedly took place between 1999 and 2005. More
April 4, 2025
UK court clears extradition of Colorado mom charged with killing kids
A judge rejected Kimberlee Singler's challenge to extradition, ordering her back to the U.S. to face charges she killed her children. More
January 24, 2025
Kayaker accused of faking death, fleeing country, to represent himself
The sheriff said his office has recommended a number of charges against Ryan Borgwardt, who is going to represent himself. More
December 11, 2024
Missing 2-year-old Seraya Aung Harmon found in Mexico, father charged
The father of a missing 2-year-old is under arrest and facing charges after an international manhunt ended with the child safe in Mexico. More
July 8, 2024
Amanda Knox reconvicted of slander connected to roommate’s murder
An Italian court has reconvicted Amanda Knox of slander, quashing her hope of removing a legal stain against her. More
June 5, 2024
Amanda Knox faces slander trial in Italy connected to roommate’s death
Amanda Knox accused a bar owner of killing her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while being questioned by police. More
April 10, 2024
Lawyers: Mention of Joran van der Sloot caused Alex Murdaugh to fail test
An FBI agent conducting Alex Murdaugh's polygraph test told Murdaugh he had just examined Joran van der Sloot ahead of his test. More
March 29, 2024
Heather Mack sentenced for killing mother, stuffing her in suitcase
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Heather Mack, who covered her mother’s mouth while Tommy Schaefer bludgeoned her with a fruit bowl. More
January 17, 2024
Prosecutors seek 28-year sentence for Heather Mack in mom’s slaying
Previously, Heather Mack pleaded guilty to helping kill her mother and stuffing the body in a suitcase during a luxury vacation in Bali. More
January 11, 2024
Fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges booked into a Utah jail
Nicholas Rossi grew up in foster homes in Rhode Island and had returned to the state before allegedly faking his death and fleeing the country. More
January 9, 2024
US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charge is extradited from Scotland
He repeatedly appeared in court in a wheelchair using an oxygen mask and speaking in a less-than-convincing British accent. More
January 5, 2024
Rays shortstop Wander Frances accused of having sex with teen
Wander Franco is accused of taking the minor from her home and having a four-month-relationship with her with consent from her mother. More
January 5, 2024
Oscar Pistorius freed on parole after serving time for girlfriend’s murder
UPDATE: Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle’s mansion. More
January 4, 2024
List of names linked to Jeffrey Epstein to be made public soon
Jeffrey Epstein's little black book is about to become public. The names were included in a 2015 civil suit against Ghislaine Maxwell. More
January 2, 2024
‘Fat Leonard’ lands back in US court and could face more charges
Leonard Glenn Francis, nicknamed “Fat Leonard,” faced a federal judge for the first time since disappearing before sentencing for bribery. More
December 21, 2023
Lindsay Shiver, co-defendants plead not guilty in murder-for-hire plot
Lindsay Shiver and co-defendants plead not guilty in a Bahamas court in alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill Shiver's husband, Robert Shiver. More
December 8, 2023
Olympian Oscar Pistorius granted parole, will be released from prison
More than 10 years after he was convicted of killing his girlfriend at his South Africa home, Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison. More
November 27, 2023