Prosecutors: Rex Heuermann cheek swab DNA adds to evidence of guilt
Prosecutors said in court that Rex Heuermann's cheek swab matches DNA collected from a pizza box and links him to a victim. More
September 27, 2023
Murder & Mayhem
Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.
Ex-boyfriend charged with murder in Crystal Rogers case
Brooks Houck, Crystal Rogers' boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, was charged with murder in a sealed indictment. More
September 27, 2023
What is a spit hood, and why was Taylor Schabusiness wearing it?
UPDATE: The jail told Scripps News Green Bay that a decision was made to put Taylor Schabusiness in a spit hood due to 'recent behavior.' More
September 27, 2023
CA v. Gareth Pursehouse: Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
UPDATE: Gareth Pursehouse has been found guilty on all counts in the death of popular Hollywood marriage and sex therapist Dr. Amie Harwick. More
September 27, 2023
Reward for Rachel Morin’s killer goes up to $20,000
Rachel Morin's killer is believed to still be on the loose, and her family desperately seeks answers. More
September 27, 2023
Prosecutors call Richard Allen’s motion ‘colorful, dramatic and highly unprofessional’
In a motion responding to explosive allegations from Richard Allen's defense, prosecutors described them as 'not completely true.' More
September 26, 2023
More charges filed against 2 teens held in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run video case
The two teens are being charged as adults for allegedly intentionally running over a retired police chief on bicycle and recording it. More
September 25, 2023
Millionaire convicted in attorney’s murder dies awaiting sentencing
Millionaire David Jungerman was convicted of the 2017 death of attorney Tom Pickert. He was awaiting sentencing. More
September 25, 2023
Delphi investigators: Defense ‘twisting facts for sensationalism’ over cult sacrifice claims
Richard Allen's public defenders have accused a white nationalist Odinist group of killing the girls in a ritualistic sacrifice. More
September 25, 2023
Taylor Schabusiness appears in court for sentencing
Shad Thyrion's father told Taylor Schabusiness he forgave her before the judge imposed her sentence for murder. More
September 25, 2023
Virginia mother convicted of drugging, shooting daughters sentenced
Authorities said Veronica Youngblood fed her daughters sleeping pill gummies before shooting them in their beds. More
September 25, 2023
Man who disappeared the day a jury found him guilty of murder arrested
UPDATE: Gregory Showalter was found guilty of strangling his wife and dumping her body along the Des Moines River near Ottumwa. More
September 22, 2023
WI v. Taylor Schabusiness: House of Horrors Murder Trial
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Taylor Schabusiness to spend the rest of her life in prison without a chance for parole. More
September 22, 2023
Jamie Lee Komoroski indicted for DUI crash that killed bride on wedding night
Four indictments were handed down for Jamie Lee Komoroski, including felony DUI resulting in death and reckless homicide. More
September 21, 2023
OH v. Sydney Powell: Mother Stabbed Murder Trial
UPDATE: A judge has sentenced Sydney Powell to 15 years to life for the the fatal stabbing of her mother in the family's home. More
September 20, 2023
2 teens facing murder charges in fatal hit-and-run captured on video
Two teens accused of intentionally striking a bicyclist and capturing the incident on video are facing murder charges. More
September 20, 2023
Kouri Richins claims letter found in jail cell was excerpt from book
Prosecutors said a letter found in Kouri Richins' cell was evidence of witness tampering, but she claims it's from a book she's writing. More
September 19, 2023
Adnan Syed calls for investigation into alleged prosecutorial misconduct
Over the course of two hours, Adnan Syed laid out allegations of prosecutorial misconduct by the two attorneys who tried his case in 2000. More
September 19, 2023
Bryan Kohberger hearing to dismiss indictment postponed by illness
Bryan Kohberger will appear at two separate hearings where he is arguing for his indictments on murder and burglary to be dismissed. More
September 19, 2023
Alex Murdaugh admits stealing millions from clients
Alex Murdaugh agrees to plead guilty to 22 federal charges alleging he stole millions of dollars from clients at his law firm. More
September 19, 2023
Alleged serial killer Billy Chemirmir murdered by prison cellmate
Suspected serial killer Billy Chemirmir was found dead in his cell. His cellmate was identified as the assailant. More
September 19, 2023
Judge denies Ashley Benefield’s self-defense claim in husband’s death
A Florida judge has denied Ashley Benefield's claim that she killed her husband, Douglas, in self-defense. More
September 19, 2023
Richard Allen’s attorneys claim Odinists ‘sacrificed’ Delphi teens
Richard Allen's defense claims members of Odinism are to blame for the deaths of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. More
September 18, 2023
Youth pastor accused of stabbing family, setting house on fire
Matthew Richards is facing five counts of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his family and setting their house on fire. More
September 18, 2023
Prosecutors respond to Alex Murdaugh’s jury tampering claims
The state AG wrote the motion did not mention when Alex Murdaugh learned of evidence supporting the 'serious claims' against the court clerk. More
September 18, 2023
Prosecutors accuse Kouri Richins of witness tampering
The filings cite a six-page, handwritten letter to Kouri Richins' mother allegedly instructing her to have Kouri's brother falsely testify. More
September 18, 2023
Massachusetts mother indicted on charges she murdered her three kids
Lindsay Clancy was indicted on charges of strangulation and murder for the deaths of her three young children, all under age 5. More
September 15, 2023
‘Soldiers of Christ’ members arrested after woman’s body found in car trunk
Authorities believe the victim recently moved to the United States from South Korea to join a religious organization. More
September 15, 2023
Murder trial date set for Karen Read
UPDATE: Karen Read, who is charged in the death of her boyfriend, police officer John O'Keefe, will go to trial on March 12. More
September 15, 2023
New recordings offer insight into Jeffrey Dahmer’s mind
In one conversation with his father from jail, Jeffrey Dahmer said, 'I felt I was gonna continue doing that for the rest of my life.' More
September 15, 2023