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
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
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
Henry Tenon withdraws guilty plea in Jared Bridegan’s murder
Henry Tenon changed his plea to not guilty in Jared Bridegan's murder, meaning his case will proceed to trial. More
February 17, 2026
Lawsuit: DCS failed to protect young brothers from ‘prolonged torture’
The case centers on what the lawsuit claims was the “prolonged torture” of 11-year-old Chaska Davis Smith and his 9-year-old brother. More
February 17, 2026
Teen pleads guilty in death of 5-year-old Prince McCree
Erik Mendoza, now 18, faced Monday's trial as an adult. Mendoza was one of two people charged in Prince McCree's death. More
February 16, 2026
Trial underway for a Georgia high school shooting suspect’s father
The indictment says Colin Gray gave his son access to a gun and ammunition “after receiving sufficient warning that Colt Gray would harm and endanger the bodily safety of another.” More
February 16, 2026
Mother charged in death of 5-year-old found in trash bag by water
Jalynda Smith is charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after her 5-year-old son with autism was found in a trash bag. More
February 16, 2026
WSU denies responsibility for murders in new Kohberger lawsuit filing
Washington State University denied any responsibility or liability for the murders of four University of Idaho students in a new filing. More
February 16, 2026
New Mexico man facing charges after 11-month-old child found partially buried
John Hannon is charged with child abuse resulting in death and tampering with evidence in the death of the baby. More
February 14, 2026
NJ v. Paul Caneiro: The Mansion Murders Trial
UPDATE: Paul Caneiro was convicted of murdering his brother, Keith Caneiro, and Keith's wife and children before setting both of their homes on fire. More
February 13, 2026
FL v. Waymore Gerhardt: Fatal Rejection Murder Trial
UPDATE: Waymore Gerhardt was convicted of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of 14-year-old Demiah Appling. More
February 13, 2026
Mich. murder victims found in shed may have been there over a year, police say
Rajai Keyontae Brown is charged with the murders of Tarra Mayes and Alfred Simpson, whose bodies were found in Aug. 2023. More
February 13, 2026
Jarvis Butts pleads guilty to murder of Na’Ziyah Harris, sexual assaults
Jarvis Butts pleaded guilty to the murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and five counts of criminal sexual conduct. More
February 12, 2026
Buster Murdaugh reaches settlement in lawsuit against Warner Bros.
A federal lawsuit Buster Murdaugh filed against Warner Bros. and other producers of a documentary has been settled. More
February 12, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard absent from court due to illness, attorney says
The judge approved a motion from Ashlee Buzzard's defense to admonish anyone from the public who is disruptive in court. More
February 12, 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
4 charged in hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed 5-year-old will stand trial
The tragedy happened on Jan. 31, 2025, while Thomas Cooper was undergoing treatment at The Oxford Center in Troy. More
February 10, 2026
Shawn Stines’ defense requests mental health hearing in death penalty fight
Shawn Stines' attorneys want a hearing to determine if the former sheriff has a serious mental illness that would preclude the death penalty. More
February 10, 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
Daisy Link granted new murder trial after prosecution’s error
Daisy Link was awarded a new trial after prosecutors showed four photos to the jury that were never introduced as evidence in her trial. More
February 6, 2026
Luigi Mangione has outburst about ‘double jeopardy’ during court appearance
Luigi Mangione spoke out after a judge scheduled his New York murder trial to begin in June, three months before his federal trial. More
February 6, 2026
No texts, no fraud: Meggan Sundwall scores big win before murder trial
A judge says prosecutors won't be allowed to tell the jury that Meggan Sundwall was fired from her job for suspected timecard fraud. More
February 5, 2026
Wade Wilson’s attorney promises to take appeal to US Supreme Court
Wade Wilson is appealing his death sentence for the murders of 35-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane Ruiz in 2019. More
February 5, 2026
Melodee Buzzard’s belongings removed from home ahead of memorial
Family friends were seen at the Buzzard home, removing items believed to belong to Melodee, who was allegedly killed by her mother. More
February 4, 2026
Tyler Robinson’s defense seeks to block video of Charlie Kirk’s killing
UPDATE: Judge Graf said he would issue his ruling on whether to disqualify prosecutors in Tyler Robinson's case on Feb. 24. More
February 4, 2026
Man sentenced to 100 years in prison in brutal murder at Montana campsite
After he was sentenced to 100 years in prison, Daren Abbey told the judge, 'I’ll be appealing your crooked ass court system.' More
February 4, 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
Michael McKee appears calm in jail video after arrest for double murder
Michael McKee is charged with the murders of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer Tepe, in their home. More
February 3, 2026
Charlie Adelson’s attorney fights for new trial, pointing to biased jury
Charlie Adelson's attorneys are pushing for a new trial after his 2023 conviction for the murder-of-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel. More
February 3, 2026