Kids Who Kill

Gavin Smith, who was convicted of shooting his mother, stepfather and brothers to death, will get a new trial on murder charges. More

June 11, 2025

Erik and Lyle Menendez's first trial was a significant trial on Court TV, and came just before O.J. Simpson's trial made televised murder trials much bigger. More

May 17, 2025

A judge resentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to 50 years to life in prison for the murders of their parents, making them eligible for parole. More

May 13, 2025

A judge set dates for hearings to consider a petition to resentence Lyle and Erik Menendez for murdering their parents. More

May 9, 2025

Nikita Casap, 17, is accused of shooting and killing Tatiana Casap and Donald Mayer, and then living with the bodies for nearly two weeks. More

May 7, 2025

Lawyer says Colt Gray, the teen accused of killing 4 people in a shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, is moving toward a guilty plea. More

May 6, 2025

Walter Martinez pleaded guilty to 1st-degree murder in the death of Kayla Hamilton, an autistic woman, and sentenced to 70 years in prison. More

April 25, 2025

The Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing is canceled. Mark Geragos files a motion to remove Nathan Hochman from the their case. More

April 17, 2025

Karmelo Anthony posted bond and was released from custody hours after a judge agreed to drastically reduce his bail. More

April 15, 2025

Investigators believe Nikita Casap may have killed his parents to get the 'financial means and autonomy' needed to pursue his plan. More

April 14, 2025

Judge to proceed with resentencing hearings for Erik and Lyle Menendez on April 17 and 18, despite Los Angeles County DA's opposition. More

April 11, 2025

Mihaela Sorescu, 16, and Abigael Flanagan, 17, are charged with the murder of Sorescu's adoptive mother, who was stabbed to death. More

April 8, 2025

Karmelo Anthony is charged with murder for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old at a high school track meet in Texas. More

April 4, 2025

17-year-old Nikita Casap is accused of murdering his mother and stepfather, living with their bodies for weeks, then fleeing the state. More

March 31, 2025

Vinnie Politan interviews LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman about the Menendez brothers, discussing his decision regarding resentencing. More

March 27, 2025

Reed Gelinskey is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of his mother. Prosecutors say he also planned to kill his dad. 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 check. More

March 5, 2025

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled the statute of limitations expired for charging men in Grinstead's body burning case from two decades ago. More

February 28, 2025

Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez spoke out criticizing the LA district attorney's recent decision to oppose a new trial for the brothers. More

February 27, 2025

Lyle and Erik Menendez's attorneys say Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked the state parole board to investigate if they would pose a risk if freed. More

February 26, 2025

UPDATE: Benjamin Elliott was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his twin sister's murder. He claimed he was sleepwalking when he killed her. More

February 25, 2025

UPDATE: LA DA Nathan Hochman says he hasn't yet made a decision on whether Lyle and Erik Menendez should be resentenced for parents' murder. More

February 21, 2025

Prosecutors warned the decision could 'serve as a vehicle to entirely rewrite the order of trials throughout the State of Ohio.' More

February 13, 2025

A judge granted Colin Gray a $500,000 bond as he awaits trial on 29 charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. More

February 12, 2025

Collin Griffith was acquitted of murdering his mother in a stabbing, eighteen months after he shot and killed his father in self-defense. More

February 5, 2025

Julie Grant examines whether Collin Griffith is a troubled victim of circumstance or a savage killer as he stands trial for his mother's murder. More

February 4, 2025

Collin Griffith appears in bodyworn camera months before his mother's murder, begging to be taken out of his mother's care. More

January 22, 2025

A new sentencing hearing for brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez in the killing of their parents has been delayed for nearly two months. More

January 21, 2025

LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he had a 'productive session' with members of the Menendez brothers' family. More

January 6, 2025

Aubrey Vanlandingham was allegedly caught on video force-feeding a goat poison because she felt her classmate was 'a cheater.' More

December 31, 2024