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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

Groomed to Kill? | Accomplice to Murder Podcast

A father bludgeoned to death. A confession by his sons, Alex and Derek King. But did family friend Ricky Chavis play a role in this brutal murder? More

July 8, 2024

Karen Read wants two charges dismissed, says jurors were unanimous

Karen Read's attorneys have said the deadlocked jury was actually unanimous on two of the most serious charges against her. More

July 8, 2024

Faith No More | Accomplice to Murder Podcast

Prosecution claims Darrin Lopez killed Jamie Faith to be with Jennifer Faith, his BDSM affair partner. Defense argues Jennifer exploited his PTSD, faking abuse for help. More

July 5, 2024

Defendant admits lying, but denies attacking Samantha Woll

Michael Jackson-Bolanos told the jury, 'I wanted nothing to do with the entire situation,' after finding Samantha Woll's body. More

July 5, 2024

Defendant in Karen Swift Murder Trial could walk free

David Swift bond reduction hearing turns into motion to dismiss as his defense argues that a statute of limitations has expired. More

July 2, 2024

‘He bit my face’: Wade Wilson’s ex-girlfriend describes alarming attack

Kelly Matthews described a brutal attack allegedly at the hands of Wade Wilson, who was convicted of murdering two women. More

July 2, 2024

Convicted murderer sentenced to prison time for death of Dylan Rounds

James Brenner was sentenced Monday in Box Elder County after he pleaded guilty to murdering 19-year-old Dylan Rounds. More

July 1, 2024

MA v. Karen Read: Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial

UPDATE: A mistrial was declared in the trial of Karen Read, accused in the death of her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe. More

July 1, 2024

Killer or Cover-Up Murder Trial: Michael Proctor Cross Examination | Court TV Podcast

This episode features the cross-examination of trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the controversial case against Karen Read from 6/12/2024. More

July 1, 2024