Video shows Irvo Otieno pinned to floor before his death
Sheriff's deputies and employees of a Virginia mental hospital pinned Irvo Otieno down until he was limp, then began unsuccessful resuscitation efforts. More
March 21, 2023
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
Teacher shot by 6-year-old describes challenging recovery
Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student, said she's had 4 surgeries and is going through a challenging recovery. More
March 20, 2023
Leticia Stauch murder trial: Jury selection begins this week
11-year-old Gannon Stauch was reported missing from his Colorado home in 2020; his stepmother Leticia Stauch’s first-degree murder trial begins this week. More
March 20, 2023
Men found bound and gagged, chance encounter leads to suspect’s arrest
Ohio authorities release new details about surviving victim of triple homicide where bodies of 3 men were found bound and gagged in 2 locations. More
March 20, 2023
2 students hurt in Texas school shooting, suspect arrested
Two students were injured in a shooting outside Lamar High School near Dallas this morning and police arrested the person suspected of opening fire. More
March 20, 2023
Baton Rouge man charged in improper disposal of Nathan Millard’s remains
Derrick Perkins, 45, is facing multiple charges in the death investigation of Nathan Millard, including unlawful disposal of remains. More
March 20, 2023
Jury convicts 3 of murder in death of rapper XXXTentacion
A jury found three defendants guilty of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery after a week of deliberations. More
March 20, 2023
Colorado dentist arrested in wife’s poisoning death
Police described the poisoning death of a Colorado dentist's wife as a 'heinous, complex and calculated murder.' More
March 20, 2023
Arizona teen arrested for double murder months after parents were killed
Hunter Stanfield is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Chase Stanfield, 39, and Gail Stanfield, 50. More
March 20, 2023
Prosecutor to release video of death of man in custody
Video from a state mental hospital shows a handcuffed and shackle Irvo Otieno pinned to the ground by deputies who now face second-degree murder charges. More
March 18, 2023
Stephen Smith’s mother wants body exhumed; SLED reopens investigation
Buster Murdaugh issued a statement to Court TV denying 'any involvement' in Stephen Smith's death. More
March 17, 2023
Chauvin, who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd pleaded guilty to two tax evasion counts. More
March 17, 2023
Family of Shanquella Robinson asks for ‘immediate diplomatic intervention’
The investigation took a turn when cellphone video of a physical fight between Shanqullea Robinson and another woman went viral. More
March 17, 2023
Ahead of sentencing, new audio reveals Aiden Fucci misled investigators
Newly released audio reveals then-14-year-old Aiden Fucci lied to investigators hours before the body of Trisyten Bailey was found. More
March 17, 2023
Police find body in home where woman says she was held captive
A man was arrested after a woman who said she had been kidnapped led police to a home where they found a dead body. More
March 17, 2023
Utah man charged with murder in deaths of two toddlers
A man accused of driving nearly 100 mph when he hit and killed two toddlers has had his charges upgraded to murder. More
March 17, 2023
Teen allegedly shoots mom, kills 2 officers in west Canada
A 16-year-old wounded his mother with a firearm and then killed two police officers before taking his own life in western Canada. More
March 16, 2023
Jury deliberations to resume Monday in XXXTentacion killing
Jury deliberations for the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery will resume Monday. More
March 16, 2023
Oklahoman pleads guilty to killing 3, cutting heart from one
Oklahoma man Lawrence Paul Anderson sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing 3 people including a woman whose heart was cut out. More
March 16, 2023
Tenon pleads guilty, second suspect arrested for murder of Jared Bridegan
Police announced the arrest of Jared Bridegan's ex-wife's husband for his murder, as well as the guilty plea of a suspect previously charged. More
March 16, 2023
No jail time for Georgia star Jalen Carter after pleading no contest
Georgia star Jalen Carter pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges of racing and reckless driving in relation to a fatal crash. More
March 16, 2023
Minnesota courts expand camera access to criminal trials
The order removed a longstanding requirement in Minnesota that both the defense and prosecution consent to camera coverage of most criminal proceedings. More
March 16, 2023
Newborn found dead in Iowa ditch; mom, granddad charged
The mother and grandfather of a newborn infant found dead in an Iowa ditch have been charged with first-degree murder. More
March 16, 2023
Judge sets new trial date in civil lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito’s parents
The judge rescheduled the trial between Gabby Petito's parents and Brian Laundrie's parents for a two-week window starting May 13, 2024. More
March 16, 2023
Lori Vallow Daybell trial: Judge to rule on death penalty next week
The judge in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell will issue his decision next week on whether Daybell will face the death penalty. More
March 16, 2023
Florida man guilty in fatal shooting of 5 women at bank
Zephen Xaver pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 5 women at a Sebring, Florida bank branch; he'll face either life in prison or the death penalty. More
March 15, 2023
Rap artist Hurricane Chris acquitted in man’s death
A jury has acquitted rapper Hurricane Chris in the 2020 death of a man shot several times at a gas station in Shreveport. More
March 15, 2023
Seven deputies charged with murder for inmate’s in-custody death
Seven sheriff's deputies in Virginia were charged with second-degree murder for the in-custody death of Irvo Otieno on March 6, 2023. More
March 15, 2023
‘Devil is in the details’: Murder suspect arrested during church service
A Florida man charged with second-degree murder was arrested while attending a church service where a sheriff was the guest speaker. More
March 15, 2023
Jury still undecided in trial of XXXTentacion’s accused killers
Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion again failed to reach a verdict on their fifth day of deliberations. More
March 15, 2023