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.
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
A lawsuit filed by murder suspect Lindsay Clancy accuses her doctors of malpractice for prescribing her inappropriate medications. More
January 26, 2026
A permanent gag order will remain in effect during the remainder of criminal proceedings against Ashlee Buzzard. More
January 23, 2026
In a lawsuit, Lindsay Clancy's husband accused her mental health providers of overmedicating her and ignoring obvious warning signs. More
January 22, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard, charged in the murder of daughter Melodee Buzzard, said only 'yes' when confirming to the judge that she was waiving time. More
January 21, 2026
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of poisoning a bottle of wine with acetonitrile, which she then served to her daughters. More
January 21, 2026
Katie Lee pleaded guilty to murdering her 17-year-old son, Austin Pikaart, and offered apologies to all those connected to the case. More
January 20, 2026
Katie Lee offered a tearful apology to first responders, attorneys and others impacted by the murder of her 17-year-old son. More
January 20, 2026
Priyatharsini Natarajan is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her two sons, ages 5 and 7. More
January 17, 2026
Madeline Daly is facing charges after she allegedly killed her son during a police standoff in New Mexico. More
January 15, 2026
Idaho prosecutors say Chad Daybell paid for Lori Vallow Daybell’s attorney, a key issue in the state’s response to her Supreme Court appeal. More
January 9, 2026
Two weeks after the death of Marcy West, Kevin West told authorities in an interview at his home that she had no health history of... More
January 9, 2026
