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
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
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
State opposes new Alex Murdaugh trial for ‘fleeting, foolish’ comments
Prosecutors argue that 'fleeting and foolish' comments from Clerk of Court Becky Hill should not lead to a new trial for Alex Murdaugh. More
August 11, 2025
Rachel Morin’s killer given two life sentences without parole
Victor Martinez-Hernandez was sentenced Monday, nearly four months after he was convicted in the rape and murder of Rachel Morin. More
August 11, 2025
Tennessee man pleads guilty to killing mom as a teenager
Shawn T. Willis was 16 years old when he shot and killed his mother, Sandy Willis, as she was sleeping on April 20, 2020. More
August 11, 2025
Prosecutors may appeal to U.S. Supreme Court on 1979 Etan Patz case
Prosecutors may appeal to SCOTUS to restore Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, 6, in New York City. More
August 10, 2025
‘Something needs to be done’: Family demands answers after Rebekah Baptiste’s murder
While school officials said they contacted authorities 12 times about Rebekah Baptiste's home, but CPS denied that many reports. More
August 10, 2025
Ex-wife testifies: Nicholas Kassotis claimed to be a widower
Samantha Kolesnik testified that Nicholas Kassotis told her his last name was Stark, and said he was a widower. More
August 8, 2025
Experts discuss mental health concerns in Ga. teen’s double murder case
Sarah Grace Patrick is scheduled for a bond hearing on Aug. 19. The teen is accused of killing her mother and stepfather. More
August 8, 2025
DA files response opposing new trial for Menendez brothers
In their filing, prosecutors argue that the defense could have introduced the 'Cano Letter' at any point during the two trials. More
August 8, 2025
Donna Adelson fights to suppress evidence ahead of murder trial
Donna Adelson's attorneys asked a judge to suppress evidence related to a 'new' investigation involving jailhouse informants. More
August 7, 2025
Prosecutors say they plan to seek death penalty for Austin Drummond
The decision was announced at a Thursday court hearing for 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond in Tiptonville, two days after he was arrested. More
August 7, 2025
Florida mom accused of fatally stomping daughter to face death penalty
Other children in the home said Naikishia Williams stomped on 7-year-old Nia Williams' stomach in the days leading up to her death. More
August 7, 2025