Colo. man accused of murdering ex-wife, staging scene to look like suicide
Ronald Lowry is charged with first-degree murder, stalking and tampering with evidence in the death of his estranged wife, Richelle. More
March 2, 2026
Killer Spouses
These matrimonial-shattering cases take the vow “until death do we part” to a new horrific level.
Fmr. fire chief maintains his innocence at sentencing for wife’s murder
Kevin West maintained his innocence as his daughter accused him of using his children as a shield at his sentencing. More
February 27, 2026
Kouri Richins asked for the ‘Michael Jackson stuff,’ housekeeper testifies
Carmen Lauber testified that when she confronted Kouri Richins, she was told that Eric Richins died of a brain aneurysm. More
February 27, 2026
A Utah mom who wrote kids’ book on grief after husband died killed him for money, prosecutors say
Prosecutors portrayed Kouri Richins as a money-hungry killer Monday on the first day of a murder trial in her husband’s death. More
February 24, 2026
Police: Man kills wife, says he’d rather go to prison than deal with her
William Simmons told the police that he shot and killed his 83-year-old wife, Nancy Simmons, in the kitchen during an argument. More
February 23, 2026
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murdering wife
Caleb Flynn is charged with murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn. More
February 20, 2026
Former ballerina Ashley Benefield moved after alleged assault on officer
Ashley Benefield, who was convicted of manslaughter in her husband's shooting death, was moved after allegedly attacking an officer. 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
Ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden pleads not guilty in wife’s death
Jill Biden's ex-husband, William Stevenson, is set to enter a plea in Delaware to charges that he killed his current wife. More
February 17, 2026
Jury selected in Kouri Richins’ murder trial
Kouri Richins is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl in March 2022. More
February 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys push for new trial but say ‘Nobody wants to do this again’
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argued that 'egregious' comments from former Clerk of Court Becky Hill should get him a new murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
OH v. William Long: Deadly Divorce Murder Trial
A jury deliberated for less than three hours before returning a verdict for William Long, accused of murdering his wife. More
February 9, 2026
Ex-professor enters Alford plea in wife’s disappearance, death
Prosecutors said the marriage was troubled and violent, with Ella Jackson's family worried about her safety before she disappeared. More
February 7, 2026
Jill Biden’s first husband charged with killing wife in Delaware
Jill Biden’s first husband, William Stevenson, has been charged in the death of his wife following an alleged domestic dispute at their Delaware home. More
February 3, 2026
Brendan Banfield convicted in Au Pair Affair Murder Trial
Brendan Banfield faces the possibility of life in prison at his sentencing hearing, which is scheduled for May 8. More
February 3, 2026
VA v. Brendan Banfield: Au Pair Affair Murder Trial
VERDICT: Brendan Banfield faces sentencing in May after a jury convicted him of all charges in the death of his wife and Joseph Ryan. More
February 2, 2026
Kouri Richins requests change of venue days before jury selection
The latest request for a change of venue was filed on Friday after the defense team received the jury questionnaires. More
February 2, 2026
Brendan Banfield says he and au pair had split before wife’s killing
Brendan Banfield described the relationship with Juliana Peres Magalhães as casual while his wife was alive. More
January 30, 2026
Brendan Banfield testifies he did not plot wife’s murder with au pair
Brendan Banfield testified he and Magalhães did not plot to kill his wife and another man, despite what prosecutors suggest. More
January 29, 2026
Man charged with murder after estranged wife found down embankment
Gordon Abas Goodarzi faces one count of murder in the November 18, 2025, death of Aryan Papoli, whose body was found down an embankment. More
January 26, 2026
Kouri Richins accuses prosecution of ‘blatant witness intimidation’
Kouri Richins' attorneys say that texts show state investigators are harassing witnesses in the upcoming murder trial. More
January 26, 2026
Ex-mayoral candidate charged in wife’s death initially believed a suicide
Michael Leon has been charged in the 2015 death of his wife, Brenda Leon, whose death was initially believed to be a suicide. More
January 26, 2026
Kathryn Restelli testifies she conspired with mother, brother to kill her husband
Kathryn Restelli testified at her brother's murder trial that the two worked with their mother to kill Kathryn's husband. More
January 21, 2026
WA v. Kevin West: Cheating Fire Chief Murder Trial
UPDATE: Former fire battalion chief Kevin West faces life in prison after a jury convicted of murdering his wife, Marcy West. More
January 20, 2026
Susan Embert convicted in husband’s death in third trial
UPDATE: Susan Embert was found guilty of all charges in the death of her husband, William 'Jake' Embert, during her third trial. More
January 16, 2026
Courtroom exhibits shown in Au Pair Affair Murder Trial of Brendan Banfield
Jurors were shown crime scene photos, clothing, personal items, and digital evidence entered during testimony in the trial of Brendan Banfield. More
January 16, 2026
Au Pair testifies Brendan Banfield had a plan to ‘get rid of’ his wife
Juliana Peres Magalhães testifed that Brendan Banfield masterminded the plan to 'get rid of' his wife because divorce was 'not an option.' More
January 13, 2026
Barry Morphew pleads not guilty in Suzanne Morphew’s murder…again
Barry Morphew entered a not guilty plea for the second time in his wife Suzanne's 2020 murder. Trial begins in October. More
January 12, 2026
OH v. Paul Hicks: Drowned Wife Murder Trial
UPDATE: Paul Hicks was given consecutive sentences for the kidnapping and murder of his wife, Regina Hicks. More
January 9, 2026
Judge limits expert testimony in Kouri Richins murder case
A Utah judge limited expert testimony, barred a domestic violence expert for now, and closed day two of evidentiary hearings in the Kouri Richins case. More
January 8, 2026