Amish mom sentenced to secure mental hospital for son’s murder
Ruth Miller will be sent to a mental hospital after a judge found her not guilty by reason of insanity in her son's murder. More
March 13, 2026
Often met with shock and outrage, this type of crime is considered one of the most heinous, which refers to parents or caregivers who intentionally cause the death of their own kids, whether through physical violence, neglect or other means.
Ruth Miller will be sent to a mental hospital after a judge found her not guilty by reason of insanity in her son's murder. More
March 13, 2026
Laken Snelling was indicted on a charge of first-degree manslaughter for the death of her infant, found wrapped in trash bags in her closet. More
March 11, 2026
Patricia Ripley allegedly drowned her son before telling police and her family that he was abducted by an unknown man. More
March 10, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard, charged with murdering her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, filed a refusal to appear due to illness. More
March 7, 2026
Aliyah Henderson is charged with two counts of aggravated murder after her young daughters were found dead in suitcases. More
March 6, 2026
Maya Hernandez did not offer any statement as she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her young son's death. More
March 5, 2026
Maya Hernandez did not speak as a judge sentenced her to 15 years in prison for the death of her young son, who was left... More
March 5, 2026
Ruth Miller was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of her 4-year-old son, whose body was found in a lake. More
March 3, 2026
Lindsay Clancy's attorney wants her murder trial to be split into two phases. Clancy is charged with murdering her three young children. More
March 2, 2026
Lindsay Clancy's attorney wants her trial split into two portions for the jury, while prosecutors have opposed the request. More
March 2, 2026
Ruth Miller elected to face a judge in a bench trial, rather than a jury, as she faces charges for her son's murder. More
March 1, 2026
Lindsay Clancy appears in person for the first time since her 2023 plea hearing as the Court debates recording her mental health evaluation. More
February 20, 2026
Jalynda Smith is charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after her 5-year-old son with autism was found in a trash bag. More
February 16, 2026
John Hannon is charged with child abuse resulting in death and tampering with evidence in the death of the baby. More
February 14, 2026
Maya Hernandez pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in an agreement with prosecutors for 15 years in prison. More
February 12, 2026
The judge approved a motion from Ashlee Buzzard's defense to admonish anyone from the public who is disruptive in court. More
February 12, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's attorney, James Griffin, went head-to-head with prosecutor Creighton Waters over the evidence used in the murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's attorney, Dick Harpootlian, argued that he deserves a new trial after Becky Hill made inappropriate comments. More
February 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argued that 'egregious' comments from former Clerk of Court Becky Hill should get him a new murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh's lawyers will argue that he deserves a new trial before the South Carolina Supreme Court. More
February 11, 2026
Gregory Zecca is charged with fatally shooting his 13-year-old son while handling a firearm under the influence of alcohol last summer. More
February 5, 2026
A judge confirmed Melodee Buzzard's maternal half-sister will oversee the disposition of Melodee's remains, including final arrangements. More
February 5, 2026
Family friends were seen at the Buzzard home, removing items believed to belong to Melodee, who was allegedly killed by her mother. More
February 4, 2026
Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Dog the Bounty Hunter, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in son's shooting death. More
February 4, 2026
Diana Cullom, accused of suffocating her 4-year-old son in her St. Petersburg home, is charged with first-degree murder. More
January 29, 2026
Idaho father Delbert Cornish is sentenced for his daughter Hope 'Onyx' Cornish's murder. Delbert pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder. More
January 28, 2026
Delbert Cornish is sentenced for the murder of his daughter, Hope 'Onyx' Cornish. In November Delbert pleaded guilty to killing Onyx. More
January 28, 2026
Delbert Cornish said 'I could never muster enough words to convey the amount of regret, anguish and remorse I have for what I've done. More
January 28, 2026
Hope 'Onyx' Cornish's mother and brother present impact statements in Delbert Cornish's sentencing, who pleaded guilty to the murder of Onyx. More
January 28, 2026
UPDATE: Delbert Cornish was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the first-degree murder of his daughter, Hope 'Onyx' Cornish. More
January 28, 2026