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
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
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
Inmate once dubbed ‘female Charles Manson’ denied freedom
A judge denied Sarah Jo Pender's plea for mercy and a chance at freedom following a resentencing hearing in Indianapolis. More
January 6, 2026
Ohio man sentenced to 14 years in death of missing Amanda Dean
Last month, Frederick Reer pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter in the death of Amanda Dean. More
January 5, 2026
Bryan Kohberger’s sister warned him to ‘be careful’ after murders
Bryan Kohberger's sister offers a rare new insight into the admitted killer and his life before his arrest for four murders. More
January 5, 2026
Prominent Calif. farmer accused of killing estranged wife in Ariz.
Investigators say Michael Abatti traveled from Calif. to Ariz. on Nov. 20, carried out the killing and returned home early the next morning. More
January 5, 2026
Trial continued for Ga. teen accused of killing mother, stepfather
UPDATE: The trial for Sarah Grace Patrick, a teenager accused of murdering her mother and stepfather, has been delayed until August. More
January 5, 2026
Florida man to spend life in jail for deadly robbery caught on camera
Alex Lopez was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of the first-degree murder of a convenience store owner in Florida. More
January 5, 2026
Investigation underway after Ohio dentist, wife found dead in their home
Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe were found dead on Dec. 30 when police conducted a welfare check at their home in Columbus. More
January 5, 2026
Police report: Rebekah Baptiste reported her stepmother hit her in 2024
Phoenix police were called to investigate when Rebekah Baptiste ran away from home and ended up at a Phoenix gas station on October 17, 2024. More
January 1, 2026
Minnesota man charged with murdering girlfriend on Christmas Eve
Demarco Marquie Jones faces one count of second-degree intentional murder in connection with the death of Tatianna Marie Ehnes-Giles. More
December 31, 2025
Defense for ex-sheriff Shawn Stines seeks to remove judge in murder case
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is asking for a new judge in his murder case, claiming the current judge cannot be impartial. More
December 30, 2025
Man accused in killing of Tupac Shakur seeks to suppress evidence
Duane 'Keefe D' Davis' attorneys are pushing to suppress evidence that was collected in what they say was an unlawful nighttime search. More
December 29, 2025
Final phase of hearing in Zach Adams’ bid for new trial ends
The last phase of a post-conviction hearing for Zachary Adams, convicted of killing Holly Bobo, ended Monday. A ruling is expected in 90 days. More
December 29, 2025
Professor accused of murdering pregnant mistress, setting home on fire
UPDATE: Prosecutors refiled charges against Matthew Sierra, accused of murdering his pregnant mistress and setting her home on fire. More
December 29, 2025
Court TV’s most anticipated trials of 2026
From murder conspiracies to accused killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high-profile trials across the country. More
December 27, 2025
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for Melodee Buzzard’s murder
Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty to charges she murdered her daughter, Melodee Buzzard, at a brief court appearance. More
December 26, 2025
Teen suspect in stepsister’s cruise ship death doesn’t remember anything: Court docs
Court documents reveal text exchanges between the parents of a teenager suspected of killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a cruise. More
December 24, 2025
Colo. mother accused of killing 2 kids back in US custody
A mother accused of killing her two youngest children in 2023 is back in the United States after she was extradited from the U.K. More
December 24, 2025
Ashlee Buzzard rearrested after missing daughter’s body found
Ashlee Buzzard was arrested on suspicion of murder after DNA positively identified remains found in Utah as her missing daughter, Melodee. More
December 23, 2025
Charlie Adelson will return to court in bid for new trial for Dan Markel’s murder
Oral arguments are scheduled for February as Charlie Adelson appeals his conviction for the murder of his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. More
December 23, 2025
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers fight death penalty in federal case
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyers say Attorney General Pam Bondi’s death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest. More
December 22, 2025