D4vd’s defense accuses prosecution of stalling at brief hearing
Attorneys representing David 'd4vd' Burke said they have not gotten DNA evidence from prosecutors in the murder case. More
May 12, 2026
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
One of Julio Foolio’s killers tells jury, ‘I’m just here to be a man’
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Sean Gathright and three other defendants who were convicted of killing Julio Foolio. More
May 12, 2026
73-year-old claims argument over ‘past events’ led to deadly shooting
Patricia Griffin is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting her husband, Dennis Griffin, in the chest. More
May 12, 2026
Judge refuses to dismiss case against Sean Higgins despite defense claims of tainted evidence
Sean Higgins is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing into NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. More
May 11, 2026
‘I will forever be sorry’: Tearful defendant sentenced for killing best man on wedding night
James Shirah began to sob as the judge handed down his sentence for running down and killing his best man on his wedding day. More
May 11, 2026
Suzanne Mericle called ‘jealous, selfish, crazed’ at sentencing for boyfriend’s murder
Suzanne Mericle was found guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault and criminal damage after shooting her boyfriend through a door. More
May 11, 2026
Betty Broderick, who murdered her ex and his new wife, dies in custody
Betty Broderick was serving a life sentence after she was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife. More
May 11, 2026
Georgia man admits to murdering 2 people, attacking two others
Javier Ruiz was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after admitting to killing two people. More
May 10, 2026
Convicted killer blames the victim as final appeal is denied
When Frank Bredt set his girlfriend on fire, he set himself and their home on fire as well. Now he's talking about that deadly night. More
May 9, 2026
Release of teen’s recorded confession should get murder case dismissed, defense says
The attorney for a 17-year-old accused of killing their mother and mother's boyfriend says releasing the videos was illegal. More
May 8, 2026
Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing 2 USF students
Hisham Abugharbieh has pleaded not guilty to charges he murdered Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, whose bodies were found in Old Tampa Bay. More
May 8, 2026
Evidence ‘consistent with human remains’ found in search for Kristin Smart
Investigators served a new search warrant this week as part of their investigation into the disappearance and murder of Kristin Smart in 1996. More
May 8, 2026
Dale Warner sentenced after killing wife and leaving her in ‘cold steel tomb’
Dale Warner was sentenced after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in his wife's death. More
May 8, 2026
Ready or not? Frustrated judge calls move by defense ‘ridiculous and absurd’
A Florida judge reluctantly agreed to delay Rashaun Jones trial; he is accused of killing his University of Miami teammate, Bryan Pata. More
May 7, 2026
Murder suspect used fake Belgian documents to flee US, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors filed charges against Lee Gilley, who allegedly fled to Italy while awaiting trial for the murder of his pregnant wife. More
May 6, 2026
Deputies serve new search warrant in Kristin Smart disappearance
Nearly 30 years to the day after Kristin Smart's disappearance, investigators have served a new search warrant in her case. More
May 6, 2026
Mom accused of killing her children cries during arraignment
Janette MacAusland is being held without bail after prosecutors say she killed her 7-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. More
May 6, 2026
Children testify that Josie Dikeman kicked victim, pushed him down stairs
Josie Dikeman's son and stepson testified that they saw the defendant kick and hit the victim on multiple occasions. More
May 6, 2026
‘You will face the wrath of God’: Tanner Horner sentenced to death for Athena Strand’s murder
Tanner Horner had no visible reaction as a Texas judge sentenced him to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. More
May 5, 2026
Texas man charged with murdering pregnant wife fled to Italy, attorney says
Lee Gilley's attorney says his client fled to Europe out of fear as he faces charges for the murder of his pregnant wife. More
May 5, 2026
Payne appeal sent back to trial court as justices sanction prosecutor for AI use
The Georgia Supreme Court has asked the trial court to write a new order in response to Hannah Payne's motion for a new trial. More
May 5, 2026
TX v. Tanner Lynn Horner: Murder of Athena Strand Trial
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tanner Lynn Horner, who pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand. More
May 5, 2026
Josie Dikeman tells dispatchers ‘I found him on the ground’ in 911 call
Josie Dikeman has pleaded not guilty to charges she killed her boyfriend's son, 6-year-old Alexavier Pedrin. More
May 4, 2026
Teen accused of murder tells jury ‘I was shocked’ when gun went off
Thomas Stein denied using a gun to kill 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller during an attempted robbery in Cape Coral. More
May 4, 2026
FL v. Thomas Stein: Cape Coral Teen Murder Trial
Thomas Stein was charged with second-degree murder and attempted robbery in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller. More
May 4, 2026
‘You’re trying to say I did it’: Reluctant co-defendant testifies against Thomas Stein
Christopher Horne Jr. testified that Thomas Stein was the gunman who killed Kayla Rincon-Miller in a robbery gone wrong. More
May 3, 2026
Maggie Ybarra talks brutal murder with ‘Daddy Satan’ in exclusive first interview
Maggie Ybarra opens up for the first time about the murder of Kenzie Aubry, who was murdered during a sexual encounter. More
May 2, 2026
Sheriff offers new details of ‘gruesome’ murders of USF students
Investigators confirmed they have identified the bodies of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, who were both found in bags floating in water. More
May 1, 2026
Autopsy report delayed for 4-year-old found in trunk of car at Sam’s Club
Jessica Motes faces a potential death sentence if she's convicted in the murder of a 4-year-old child found in the trunk of her car. More
May 1, 2026
‘I’m not violent’: Woman apologizes for killing man with sledgehammer
Journee McGrew pleaded guilty to murder and tampering with evidence in the death of Waduta Woodley, who was killed with a hammer. More
April 30, 2026