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
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
‘I’ll forever be punished’: Mich. mother offers apology for murdering son
Katie Lee offered a tearful apology to first responders, attorneys and others impacted by the murder of her 17-year-old son. More
January 20, 2026
Police: Dad came home from work to find 2 sons dead, mother arrested
Priyatharsini Natarajan is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her two sons, ages 5 and 7. More
January 17, 2026
Defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, says the child of a deputy county attorney attended the event where Kirk was killed. More
January 16, 2026
Ex-husband indicted in murder of Ohio couple found in their home
An Ohio grand jury indicted Michael McKee on charges of aggravated murder and aggravated burglary in the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe. More
January 16, 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
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
Woman accused of killing son during standoff amid custody dispute
Madeline Daly is facing charges after she allegedly killed her son during a police standoff in New Mexico. More
January 15, 2026
Ohio man convicted of killing Uber driver sent to his home by scammers
UPDATE: A jury convicted William Brock in the March 2024 death of Uber driver Lo-Letha Hall. More
January 15, 2026
Prosecutors fight back after judge suppresses Amish man’s murder confession
A judge said prosecutors can't use Samuel Hochstetler's statements to police because he did not understand his rights. More
January 14, 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
Doctor charged in ex-wife and husband’s murders waives extradition
Chicago doctor Michael David McKee is charged with murdering his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio after waiving extradition from Illinois. More
January 12, 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
Judge to hold limited hearing on seizure of Luigi Mangione’s backpack
A federal judge plans to hold a hearing on procedures that police said allowed them to search Luigi Mangione's backpack in Pennsylvania. More
January 12, 2026
Third suspect extradited to Ariz. in death of woman found dead in burning car
Jared Gray is the third suspect charged in the death of Mercedes Vega, whose body was found in a burning car. More
January 11, 2026
Ex-husband charged in murders of Ohio couple
The ex-husband of Monique Tepe was charged with the murders of her and her husband, Spencer Tepe, according to court and county records. More
January 10, 2026
Kentucky cold case solved, linked to Texas yogurt shop murders
Suspected serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers has been identified as the suspect in the cold case murder of Linda Marie Rutledge. More
January 10, 2026
Jamica Mills pleads not guilty in shooting death of Ariel Spillner
Jamica Mills entered a plea of not guilty through her attorneys during Friday's brief hearing. Mills is charged in the death of Ariel Spillner. More
January 9, 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
NV v. Devyn Michaels: Love Triangle Beheading Trial
UPDATE: Devyn Michaels offered a brief statement as she was sentenced for the murder and decapitation of her daughters' father. More
January 8, 2026
Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial could begin before end of year
UPDATE: Luigi Mangione returned to federal court on Friday in a fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty. More
January 8, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard’s defense requests permanent gag order
Ashlee Buzzard waived her right to a 60-day preliminary hearing on Wednesday, meaning it won't take place before April. More
January 7, 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
Pamela Smart seeks to overturn conviction for having teen kill husband
Pamela Smart, convicted of orchestrating her husband's murder, has filed petitions seeking to toss her conviction in two states. More
January 7, 2026
Police release footage of person of interest in Tepe murders
Police released security footage of a person of interest that shows the person walking in an alley near the couple's home. More
January 6, 2026
Teen charged with intentionally causing deadly 12-car crash pleads not guilty
Jose Gutierrez pleaded not guilty to the latest charges after prosecutors say he intentionally caused a 12-car crash, killing three people. More
January 6, 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