Abused Wife or Murderer Trial: FL v. Marcia Thompson
UPDATE: A jury found Marcia Thompson not guilty in the shooting death of her husband, Terry Thompson. She claimed self-defense. More
July 23, 2024
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
Popular chef’s 2016 murder remains unsolved
Michael Bates Jr. was a well-known chef in Baltimore, whose life was cut short nearly eight years ago when he was murdered at the age of 46. More
July 22, 2024
A 12-year-old allegedly smothered her 8-year-old cousin over an iPhone
A 12-year-old girl has been charged with murder, accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin as she slept, after arguing over an iPhone. More
July 22, 2024
Donna Adelson in court for first case management hearing since January
Donna Adelson, charged with the first-degree murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, appeared in court today for a case management hearing. More
July 22, 2024
Police: Parents find body of pregnant teen in residential woods
Police have arrested Jesus Monroy, the ex-boyfriend of Mia Campos, for lying to police during the homicide investigation. More
July 22, 2024
Karen Read briefly appears in court as judge schedules retrial
Karen Read made a court appearance to set dates going forward for the high-profile murder case against her involving John O'Keefe. More
July 22, 2024
Judge delays Wade Wilson’s murder sentence to August
Wade Wilson will no longer be sentenced on July 23. A judge ruled on Friday the decision of life or death will be on August 27. More
July 19, 2024
IA v. Tyler Dazey: Mother’s ‘Witchcraft’ Murder Trial
Tyler Dazey, 29, was convicted of murdering his mother, 46-year-old Jennifer Dazey, and her dog. He faces life in prison. More
July 19, 2024
Dan Markel’s legacy on the 10th anniversary of his death
Today marks 10 years since FSU law professor Dan Markel, a father of two young boys, died from wounds sustained in a ruthless paid hit. More
July 19, 2024
The ‘Black Swan’ Murder Trial: Final Pretrial Hearing | Court TV Podcast
A former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance that ends with her shooting Doug Benefield, her estranged husband. More
July 19, 2024
Scare actor sentenced for savagely mutilating his best friend
Brandon Risner was sentenced a month after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder and mutilation of his life-long friend, Aaron Davis. More
July 18, 2024
Tennessee mother accused of drowning daughter faces legal battle
Brandi Elliott admitted to Hendersonville police that she held her daughter Piper's head underwater and the child later died at the hospital. More
July 18, 2024
MI v. Michael Jackson-Bolanos: Synagogue Leader Murder Trial
UPDATE: Michigan jury reached a partial verdict after five days of deliberations in the trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos. More
July 18, 2024
Woman accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter denied bond
A judge denied Brandi Elliott bond after she was accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter, Piper, in a Tennessee creek. More
July 17, 2024
Rachel Morin’s alleged killer to stand trial, facing life sentence
Prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence for Rachel Morin's accused killer, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, set to stand trial later this year. More
July 17, 2024
Coffee, candy, comfort: Sterns’ main worries as he awaits murder trial
Stephan Sterns, charged with killing and sexually abusing Madeline Soto, complains about jail, asks parents to send books, candy, and money. More
July 17, 2024
Scott Peterson back in court in latest attempt to clear his name
Scott Peterson's defense wants access to over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the investigation into Laci Peterson's murder. More
July 16, 2024
Mom charged with murder after drowning daughter in creek
Police are investigating the death of 7-year-old Piper after her mother, Brandi Elliot, reportedly drowned her in the water along a greenway. More
July 16, 2024
Defense says woman accused of killing boy at grocery store is incompetent for trial
Attorneys for accused murderer Bionca Ellis said an evaluation done earlier this month deemed she was incompetent to stand trial. More
July 16, 2024
Laci Peterson’s mother speaks out about Scott’s bid for a new trial
Laci Peterson's mom spoke about Scott Peterson's bid for a new trial. He's serving life without parole for killing Laci and their unborn son. More
July 15, 2024
Arizona father charged with murder after daughter dies in hot car
Christopher Scholtes is charged with second degree murder in his daughter's death. Her mother, a doctor, found the child. More
July 15, 2024
Prosecutors in Karen Read case argue against dismissing any charges
Prosecutors described Karen Read's request to drop charges an 'unsubstantiated but sensational post-trial claim.' More
July 15, 2024
Alaska Memory Card Murders: AK v. Brian Steven Smith
UPDATE: Brian Steven Smith will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced the South African native to the maximum. More
July 12, 2024
Alex Murdaugh appeals murder, says judge misunderstood case law
In documents filed Thursday, Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are asking for the South Carolina supreme court to step in and take over the appeal. More
July 12, 2024
Scott Peterson’s case is literally being held together by duct tape
They say duct tape can fix anything. It might fix Scott Peterson's biggest problem: Incarceration. Duct tape on pants will be DNA tested. More
July 11, 2024
Computer hacking case dismissed against Courtney Clenney, parents
Computer crimes charges were dismissed against OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney and her parents on Thursday. More
July 11, 2024
Karen Read defense: Fourth juror confirms not guilty verdict
Karen Read's attorney, Alan Jackson, said a fourth juror came forward because they were uncomfortable with how the trial ended. More
July 10, 2024
Man accused of imprisoning, torturing woman indicted for murder
Timothy Haslett, who was previously charged with holding a woman captive, is now charged with the murder of a different woman. More
July 10, 2024
Teen arrested after remains of missing 17-year-old Trinity Bostic found
Trinity Bostic's friends told Scripps News Nashville they believe the murder suspect is an ex-boyfriend. More
July 10, 2024
Judge dismisses charges against George Alan Kelly
A judge ruled that prosecutors will not be allowed to retry George Alan Kelly on charges he murdered a migrant on his property. More
July 9, 2024