Court TV’s top verdicts of 2025
From Karen Read's high-stakes retrial to the sprawling Adelson family murder-for-hire plot, 2025 featured shocking verdicts across the country. More
December 20, 2025
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
Courtroom chaos forces Parise Larry’s sentencing to pause
Parise Larry was being sentenced for the homicide of Tatyanna Zech when a loud argument from the gallery forced the court into recess. More
December 19, 2025
Tyler Robinson claims conflict of interest should disqualify prosecutors
A filing by Tyler Robinson's defense alleges an attorney on the prosecution's team has 'personal connections' to a victim or witness. More
December 19, 2025
‘I’m sincerely deeply sorry’: Mia Bailey sentenced for parents’ murders
Mia Bailey's brothers spoke at her sentencing, saying they wanted her punished but emphasized her long struggles with mental health. More
December 19, 2025
Rebecca Auborn pleads guilty in serial killings of Ohio men
Rebecca Auborn pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and one count of felonious assaults after meeting the victims for sex. More
December 19, 2025
Suspect in Brown Univ. shooting, MIT professor’s murder found dead
Claudio Neves Valente, suspected in both a mass shooting at Brown University and the murder of an MIT professor, was found dead. More
December 19, 2025
Partial verdict reached in Maya Hernandez’s trial for son’s hot car death
The jury reached a partial verdict in Maya Hernandez's trial, while deadlocking on the most serious of charges. More
December 18, 2025
Evidence hearing in Luigi Mangione’s NY murder case ends
A ruling is expected in May on what evidence prosecutors will be able to use in Luigi Mangione's New York trial for the killing of Brian Thompson. More
December 18, 2025
New trial date but no bond for OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney
A judge refused to dismiss the indictment or set bond for Courtney Clenney, who will stand trial for the murder of her boyfriend in April. More
December 18, 2025
Florida man pleads not guilty in 1997 murder of woman found at Gilgo Beach
Andrew Dykes, a retired Army veteran and state trooper from Florida, pleaded not guilty in the murder of a woman found on Gilgo Beach. More
December 18, 2025
Brian Walshe sentenced for murder of missing wife
Brian Walshe was given consecutive sentences for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, whose body has never been found. More
December 18, 2025
Custody drama plays out in court in wake of teen’s cruise ship death
The parents of a 16-year-old named as a suspect in his stepsister's death returned to court for a custody hearing. More
December 17, 2025
Prosecutors considering death penalty for suspect in fatal 12-car crash
Jose Gutierrez appeared before a judge on Wednesday morning in connection with the 12-car crash that has left three people dead. More
December 17, 2025
Details in Christopher Scholtes’ death revealed in ME report
Christopher Scholtes died by suicide on the day he was supposed to be taken into custody after pleading guilty in his daughter's death. More
December 17, 2025
Nick Reiner in court as arraignment delayed in killing of his parents
UPDATE: Nick Reiner did not enter a plea as he appeared in court behind a glass wall; his arraignment was postponed until January. More
December 17, 2025
Jury deliberates in Maya Hernandez’s trial for son’s hot car death
The jury is deliberating after both sides clashed over what Maya Hernandez knew and when she knew it during closing arguments. More
December 17, 2025
Nick Reiner, represented by Alan Jackson, to face first-degree murder charges
UPDATE: Prosecutors announced that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents. More
December 16, 2025
Las Vegas teens sentenced for deadly hit-and-run
Jesus Ayala and Jzamir Keys were sentenced after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Andreas Probst. More
December 16, 2025
Maya Hernandez testifies in trial for son’s hot car death
Maya Hernandez, accused in her son's hot car death, tearfully recounted her version of events during the final day of testimony in her trial. More
December 16, 2025
Jason Banegas spared death penalty in murder of Fla. police officer
Jason Banegas pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino. More
December 15, 2025
Police search for Brown University gunman who killed 2, injured 9
UPDATE: Authorities released a new video timeline and a slightly clearer image of a possible suspect in a shooting at Brown University. More
December 15, 2025
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after director and his wife found dead
UPDATE: Jail records show that Nick Reiner is in custody after his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, were killed. More
December 15, 2025
Witness: Maya Hernandez was getting BBL while child died in car
In a recorded interview after her arrest for her son's death, Maya Hernandez told police, 'I didn't leave him in there to die.' More
December 15, 2025
MA v. Brian Walshe: The Disappearance of Ana Walshe Murder Trial
UPDATE: A jury convicted Brian Walshe of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, whose body has never been found. More
December 15, 2025
Defendants who avoided trial with a plea in 2025
Not all cases head to trial: Bryan Kohberger, Stephan Sterns and other high-profile defendants opted to avoid a jury and plead guilty. More
December 13, 2025
Fmr. sheriff admits shooting judge, but says he ‘lacked capacity to intend’
Former Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines has said he plans to use an insanity defense when his murder case proceeds to trial. More
December 12, 2025
Woman who killed parents sends handwritten note to judge before sentencing
Mia Bailey pleaded guilty to murdering her parents, Joseph and Gail Bailey, and trying to kill her brother. More
December 12, 2025
Judge sets $2M bail for Ore. man charged with murdering girlfriend
The victim's family said they were scared of Jerod Norman at an emotional hearing; Norman is accused of killing his girlfriend, Mariah King. More
December 12, 2025
Jury sees Maya Hernandez sob after learning of son’s death in interview
As authorities informed her that her son had died, Maya Hernandez began sobbing in the recorded interview. More
December 11, 2025
Affidavits detail Rebecca Park was alive as baby was cut from her
Affidavits detail that Cortney Bartholomew said Rebecca Park was killed in an alleged revenge plot with multiple motives. More
December 11, 2025