Florida dentist denied pre-trial release in murder-for-hire plot
Charles Adelson is accused of hiring hit men to kill his ex-brother-in-law in 2014, FSU law professor Dan Markel. More
September 9, 2022
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Murder-for-Hire
Uncover the dark and intricate web of plots, motives and sinister secrets of contract killers, accused of making murder a commodity by buying and selling human lives.
Why Was Law Professor Dan Markel Murdered in Cold Blood?
Markel was in the middle of a custody battle when he was suddenly gunned down in his own driveway. So far, 3 people have been... More
August 29, 2022
Four charged in alleged Nashville murder-for-hire plot
Four men have been charged with murder for hire, conspiracy to kidnap resulting in death and kidnapping resulting in death. More
July 29, 2022
Florida man sends $10,000 in mail to have ex-girlfriend’s new lover killed
South Florida man Ryan Hadeed pleaded guilty after mailing $10,000 to a hired assassin in a botched attempt to have his ex-girlfriend's new lover killed. More
July 27, 2022
Feds say oil deal woes led to murder of Vermont man
A conspiracy that stretched across the continent and resulted in the murder of a Vermont man grew out of a financial dispute between the victim... More
June 2, 2022
Woman guilty in murder-for-hire plot of Florida law professor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Scripps News Tallahassee) — A decision has been reached in the retrial of Katherine Magbanua. A jury in a Leon County courtroom found More
May 31, 2022
Kentucky doctor charged in murder-for-hire case
The Department of Justice says Dr. Stephanie Russell was attempting to contact someone for hire to murder her ex-husband. More
May 23, 2022
Florida man guilty in hitman killing of pregnant wife
A Florida man was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday after prosecutors said he hired a hitman to gun down his pregnant wife five... More
May 9, 2022
Charlie Adelson makes first appearance in court for Markel murder charges
It's alleged Charlie Adelson arranged the killing so his sister could move back to the Fort Lauderdale area with her two children. More
April 28, 2022
Florida dentist charged with fatal hit on ex-brother-in-law
A Florida dentist has been arrested on charges that he hired hit men eight years ago to kill his sister's ex-husband, a prominent law professor. More
April 21, 2022
Man indicted for murder of same-sex marriage activist in Florida
An indictment for Steven Yinger came down from the grand jury Thursday afternoon with five counts that included the murder of Jorge Diaz Johnston. More
April 18, 2022
TN v. Billy Ray Turner: NBA Star Murder Trial
Billy Ray Turner is one of two men accused of murdering former NBA star Lorenzen Wright. More
March 25, 2022
Verdicts reached in fake gender reveal party murder trial
CINCINNATI (Scripps News Cincinnati) — Two Columbus men were convicted on charges related to a murder-for-hire plot in Colerain Township in July 2017. More
February 1, 2022
GA v. Sidney Dorsey: Sheriff Charged in Rival’s Murder
Former sheriff Sidney Dorsey is accused of masterminding the murder of Derwin Brown, a veteran police officer who defeated Dorsey in a runoff election. More
January 13, 2022
Concert victims included 9th-grader, ‘life of the party’
Authorities on Monday released identifies of the eight people who died after fans at Astroworld music festival in Houston suddenly pushed forward when rapper Travis... More
November 8, 2021
Woman pleads guilty to soliciting Lansing inmate’s murder
A 44-year-old Kansas City woman has admitted that she had a role in the attempted murder of an inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility. More
October 26, 2021
Man pleads guilty to trying to set up murder of crime victim
Sedalia man Jon Mark Wilson pleaded guilty to trying to hire someone to kill a victim in a statutory sodomy case. More
September 28, 2021
Police: Lawyer Murdaugh arranged own death but shot grazed
Alex Murdaugh wanted Curtis Smith to kill him so his surviving son would get his $10 million life insurance policy, state agents said. More
September 15, 2021
Wisconsin man convicted after DNA helped unlock ’76 slayings
MARINETTE, Wis. (AP) — An 84-year-old man was convicted Tuesday of murder in the 1976 shootings of a couple camping in a northeast Wisconsin park, More
July 27, 2021
Court orders shorter sentence for ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that "Tiger King" Joe Exotic should get a shorter prison sentence More
July 14, 2021
Defense says letters from jail could turn case around in slaying of FSU law professor
There are new changes to the defense strategy for the woman accused of playing a role in Florida State Law professor Dan Markel's death nearly... More
June 23, 2021
Beverly Hills man arrested in murder-for-hire plot
Beverly Hills, California, man is accused of hiring a “hitman” to kill a woman he had briefly dated. More
May 25, 2021
Katherine Magbanua Prepares for Retrial in Florida Law Professors 2014 Murder
Katherine Magbanua is getting ready for a retrial for the 2014 murder of Dan Markel. Prosecutors say Magbanua hired Sigredo Garcia to kill the Florida... More
May 7, 2021
CA v. Gina Han, et al.: Evil Twin Murder Trial
Gina Han is accused of plotting to kill her identical twin sister, Sunny, with whom she was feuding. More
May 6, 2021
Bond denied for mom charged in thwarted murder-for-hire plot
CAMDENTON, Mo. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for a southwest Missouri real estate agent who is accused of attempting to hire a hit man... More
March 17, 2021
FL v. Kelsey McFoley: Witness Killed in Murder-For-Hire Plot
Kelsey McFoley is accused of having 60-year-old Carlos Cruz-Echevarria murdered so he couldn't testify against him in a road rage case. More
January 27, 2021
FL v. Jimmy Rodgers: Hammer Hitman Murder Trial
Jimmy Rodgers is accused of murdering 46-year-old Dr. Teresa Sievers in a conspiracy setup by the victim's husband. More
October 22, 2020
FL v. Mark Sievers: Hammer Killing Murder Trial
Mark Sievers is accused of hiring a hitman and his longtime best friend to kill his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers. More
September 3, 2020
Hammer Killing Murder Trial – Part 2: FL v. Mark Sievers – Court TV Podcast
Court TV's coverage of the Mark Sievers murder trial continues with the testimony of Taylor Shoemaker, the ex-fiancé of one of the convicted hitmen. More
May 21, 2020
Atlanta lawyer imprisoned in wife’s 1992 murder dies at 67
ATLANTA (AP) — A former Atlanta attorney convicted of arranging the slaying of his wife in 1992 has died in prison, according to his lawyer.... More
May 14, 2020
