Stepmother denies responsibility for 8-year-old’s death in interview
Graciela Bustamante claims she was not involved in the death of Genesis Mata, blaming the child's father instead. More
August 19, 2025
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
Ga. teen accused of killing mother and stepfather denied bond
James Brock's sister testified at the bond hearing, saying she feared for her safety if Sarah Grace Patrick was released. More
August 19, 2025
Lori Daybell extradited back to Idaho after Arizona convictions
Lori Daybell was extradited back to Idaho to serve her life sentences for the murders of her two children and Chad Daybell's first wife. More
August 19, 2025
Docs: Professor warned Bryan Kohberger would harass, stalk, abuse students
A professor at Washington State University warned that Bryan Kohberger would harass, stalk and sexually abuse students. More
August 18, 2025
Mother, stepfather indicted for Jayden Spicer’s death
Felicia Gross was indicted for the murder of her 10-year-old son, Jayden Spicer, while the child's stepfather was indicted for complicity. More
August 18, 2025
Wendi Adelson wins fight to quash defense subpoena for mom’s murder trial
UPDATE: One day before jury selection begins, Wendi Adelson successfully quashed a subpoena from her mother, Donna Adelson's defense. More
August 18, 2025
DOC investigating video appearing to show Bryan Kohberger behind bars
Officials have launched an investigation after a video appearing to show Bryan Kohberger in his cell was leaked online. More
August 18, 2025
AZ father charged in daughter’s hot car death wants new plea deal
Christopher Scholtes's defense attorney told the court they want to try for a new plea deal. Prosecutors said, 'The plea is not changing.' More
August 18, 2025
Judge weighing new trial for Waffle House shooter Travis Reinking
Travis Reinking was sentenced to life in prison without parole after shooting and killing four people at a Tennessee Waffle House. More
August 17, 2025
Gregory Moore asks for new DNA test ahead of Aliza Sherman murder trial
Gregory Moore's defense wants an independent DNA test to be performed on a watch found on Aliza Sherman's body. More
August 16, 2025
Report: Bryan Kohberger called his mother multiple times after murders
According to a report, Bryan Kohberger called his mother multiple times in the hours after murdering four University of Idaho students. More
August 16, 2025
Flint River Killer’s widow testifies in daughter’s husband’s murder trial
Serial killer Carl Patton’s daughter Melissa was murdered. Her husband now stands trial, with Patton’s widow testifying in court. More
August 15, 2025
Man convicted of killing Holly Bobo returns to court in pursuit of new trial
UPDATE: Zach Adams defense attorney has pointed to major failures in the investigation and within Adams' own defense team. More
August 15, 2025
Mother addresses killer at sentencing: ‘I hope you are someone’s prey’
Michele 'Luna' Jackson's family told Nathaniel Bevers-McGivney they hope his fellow prisoners treat him like 'prey.' More
August 15, 2025
Ex-sheriff Shawn Stines fights to dismiss indictment for judge’s murder
UPDATE: Ex-sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines appeared in court as his attorneys asked to dismiss the indictment and for him to get bond. More
August 15, 2025
NH teen pleads guilty to murders of sister-in-law, two young nephews
UPDATE: Eric Sweeney pleaded guilty to killing Kassandra Sweeney and her sons, 4-year-old Benjamin and 23-month-old Mason, on August 3, 2022. More
August 15, 2025
Judge sentences Nicholas Kassotis for ‘heinous crime’ of wife’s murder
The former JAG officer and Pentagon lawyer appeared stoic as the clerk read each charge and pronounced the verdict. More
August 15, 2025
Walshe defense receives key evidence as Proctor files hang in the balance
Brian Walshe's defense secures key evidence from Michael Proctor files as judge decides fate of documents related to Karen Read case. More
August 14, 2025
Prosecutors: Austin Drummond was given phones, shelter on the run
Prosecutors have charged three people who are accused of giving Austin Drummond shelter, phones and rides while he was on the run. More
August 14, 2025
GA v. Nicholas James Kassotis: Dismembered Wife Murder Trial
UPDATE: The jury quickly returned a verdict for Nicholas Kassotis, who was charged with murdering and dismembering his wife, Mindi. More
August 14, 2025
Teacher charged in killing of hikers at Devil’s Den pleads not guilty
Andrew James McGann entered the plea during a brief hearing before a state judge at Washington County's jail on Thursday morning. More
August 14, 2025
TN man who killed 3 in livestreamed shooting rampage pleads guilty
Ezekiel Kelly avoided a trial and possible death sentence by pleading guilty to fatally shooting three people and injuring three others. More
August 13, 2025
Julio Foolio’s alleged killer can’t use domestic violence defense
Domestic violence will not be allowed to be brought in as evidence when Alicia Andrews stands trial for the murder of rapper Julio Foolio. More
August 13, 2025
Walshe defense granted limited access to Proctor files as deadline looms
UPDATE: Documents tied to Michael Proctor must be destroyed soon, but Brian Walshe will get to see some of them before they vanish. More
August 12, 2025
Huston Danker pleads guilty to aiding Karina Cooper in husband’s murder
UPDATE: Huston Danker changed his plea moments before jury selection began in his trial. He was accused of killing Karina Cooper's husband. More
August 12, 2025
Bryan Kohberger prosecutor: ‘I don’t think we’ll ever know’ motive
Bill Thompson shares his thoughts on Bryan Kohberger, who murdered four University of Idaho college students. More
August 12, 2025
Prosecutors push court to reject Adam Montgomery’s appeal
Prosecutors say overwhelming evidence led to the jury's conviction of Adam Montgomery for murdering his daughter, not errors. More
August 12, 2025
Rachel Morin’s mother after sentencing: ‘The grief has been immeasurable’
Rachel Morin's mother told Court TV's Julie Grant that she was pleased with the sentence for her daughter's killer. More
August 12, 2025
SC v. Ronnie Todd: Jealous Ex Double Murder Trial
A jury convicted Ronnie Todd, Jr. of two counts of murder for the July 2022 shooting deaths of Emily Richitelli and John 'Ashley' Altman. More
August 12, 2025
Police: 3 dead in shooting outside a Target in Austin, suspect detained
UPDATE: Gunman killed 2 adults and 1 child in an Austin Target parking before stealing 2 cars in getaway that ended with police Tasering him. More
August 11, 2025