Teen tells court ‘I’m not a monster’ at sentencing for 15-year-old’s murder
Christopher Horne pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and three counts of attempted robbery as part of an agreement with prosecutors. More
May 19, 2026
Kids Who Kill
Murders and mass killings carried out by minors depict an especially terrifying type of true crime.
Teen accused of killing parents and grandmother held without bond
Investigators said the victims, who were shot to death and also stabbed, may have been left in a house for days before they were found. More
May 15, 2026
Killer teen’s lawyer claims defense was ‘ambushed’ by prosecutors at trial
Thomas Stein is asking for a new trial after he was convicted of murder and attempted robbery in the death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
May 13, 2026
Release of teen’s recorded confession should get murder case dismissed, defense says
The attorney for a 17-year-old accused of killing their mother and mother's boyfriend says releasing the videos was illegal. More
May 8, 2026
Victim’s family declares teen killer ‘demon seed’ at emotional sentencing
Jahara Malik apologized to the victim's family at her sentencing, saying she was reckless when she stabbed her boyfriend to death. More
May 6, 2026
Teen accused of murder tells jury ‘I was shocked’ when gun went off
Thomas Stein denied using a gun to kill 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller during an attempted robbery in Cape Coral. More
May 4, 2026
FL v. Thomas Stein: Cape Coral Teen Murder Trial
Thomas Stein was charged with second-degree murder and attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
May 4, 2026
‘You’re trying to say I did it’: Reluctant co-defendant testifies against Thomas Stein
Christopher Horne Jr. testified that Thomas Stein was the gunman who killed Kayla Rincon-Miller in a robbery gone wrong. More
May 3, 2026
‘I thought it was a prank’: Teens describe attempted robbery turned deadly
18-year-old Thomas Stein has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
April 30, 2026
Raul Valle cites double jeopardy in motion to dismiss charges
Raul Valle is charged with manslaughter and assault after a deadly fight; he was previously acquitted of murder charges. More
April 27, 2026
Georgia school shooter’s father to face sentencing this summer
Colin Gray was convicted of 29 charges, including two counts of second-degree murder for a mass shooting at Apalachee High School. More
April 19, 2026
16-year-old stepbrother indicted for murder, sexual abuse of Anna Kepner
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother, identified as 'TH' in court documents, was indicted as an adult by a federal grand jury. More
April 13, 2026
Murder trial canceled after teen pleads guilty during jury selection
15-year-old Ke'mani Hill pleaded guilty to her involvement in a drug deal that turned deadly when she was just 13. More
April 13, 2026
Mississippi Supreme Court agrees to hear Carly Gregg’s murder appeal
Carly Gregg was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found her guilty of murdering her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather. More
April 2, 2026
Mackenzie Shirilla’s appeal denied after it was filed 1 day late
An Ohio appeals court upheld a trial court's decision not to consider Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal, because it was filed one day late. More
March 17, 2026
Judge shows no mercy for Nikita Casap at sentencing for parents’ murders
Nikita Casap pleaded guilty to the brutal murders of his mother and stepfather as part of a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. More
March 5, 2026
Court filing reveals location of suspect in Anna Kepner’s death
The father of a 16-year-old accused of killing his stepsister is asking for child support modification because the teen isn't allowed home. More
March 4, 2026
Woman convicted of murdering mother, grandmother, stepgrandmother
Amy Vilardi was charged with brutally murdering her mother, stepfather and two grandmothers, who were found dead in their home. More
February 27, 2026
Former NYPD officer named ‘person of interest’ in parents’ murders
Philip Repaci Jr. was named a person of interest in the shooting death of his parents, Philip Repaci Sr. and Joan Repaci. More
February 26, 2026
Court filing: Charges filed in Anna Kepner’s cruise ship death
In a court filing requesting emergency custody of his youngest child, Thomas Hudson said his son was charged this month in Kepner's death. More
February 24, 2026
Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murdering his parents
UPDATE: Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, who were stabbed to death in their home in December. More
February 23, 2026
Austin Thompson sentenced in teen killing spree
Austin Thompson was sentenced to life without parole for a 2022 Raleigh teen killing spree that left five dead, including his brother. More
February 13, 2026
Judge denies bond again for Ga. teen accused of killing mother, stepfather
The judge said he saw no material change in circumstances that would warrant releasing Sarah Grace Patrick from custody. More
January 27, 2026
Teen pleads guilty to North Carolina shooting that killed 5
UPDATE: Austin Thompson was 15 at the time of the crimes, so he cannot receive the death penalty after pleading guilty to all charges. More
January 21, 2026
Fla. teen pleads guilty to brutally stabbing mother to death while she was sleeping
Derek Rosa was 13 years old when he stabbed his mother to death in their Florida home, with his infant sister sleeping nearby. More
January 16, 2026
Nikita Casap pleads guilty to killing mother, stepfather
Nikita Casap's faces a minimum of 20 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to murdering his mother and stepfather. More
January 7, 2026
Nick Reiner’s arraignment delayed after Alan Jackson withdraws from murder case
Nick Reiner's arraignment was delayed until February after attorney Alan Jackson abruptly withdrew from the case. More
January 7, 2026
Judge grants motions in Preston Lord murder case to sever trials
A judge has granted two motions that sever the Preston Lord case into multiple trials, following concerns regarding evidence. More
January 7, 2026
Ohio’s highest court weighs reinstating Sydney Powell’s conviction
An attorney for the State of Ohio warned that awarding Sydney Powell a new trial sets a dangerous precedent for future trial procedure. More
January 7, 2026
Teen accused of murdering mother holds ears as evidence plays in court
Derek Rosa held his ears and squirmed in his seat as the judge saw bodyworn camera video and heard the 911 call after his mother's murder. More
January 6, 2026