Chad Doerman hours before the murders: ‘This will be my last good meal’
Prosecutors describe how they were planning to go after Chad Doerman's insanity defense if he had not pleaded guilty to murdering his sons. More
August 5, 2024
Killer Parents
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.
Chad Doerman pleads guilty to murdering three young sons
Chad Doerman pleaded guilty to the murders of his three young sons in an agreement that will allow him to avoid the death penalty. More
August 2, 2024
NJ v. Christopher Gregor: Treadmill Abuse Murder Trial
UPDATE: Judge Guy Ryan sentenced Christopher Gregor to 20 years for his son's death and 5 years for abuse, to be served consecutively. More
August 2, 2024
Murder or malpractice: What you need to know about Alexee Trevizo’s trial
Alexee Trevizo has fought to have her trial moved, citing pretrial publicity, as they wage a public battle against the hospital. More
July 31, 2024
Father accused of killing newborn to stay behind bars
Prosecutors told a judge they still have overwhelming evidence, despite a ruling tossing some of the defendant's incriminating statements. More
July 29, 2024
Tennessee mother accused of drowning daughter faces legal battle
Brandi Elliott admitted to Hendersonville police that she held her daughter Piper's head underwater and the child later died at the hospital. 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
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
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
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
Attorney: Teen accused of killing mother threatened in jail
A judge ruled that Carly Gregg will stay at an adult detention facility pending her murder trial, despite an incident at the jail. More
July 2, 2024
Justin Ross Harris freed from prison, booked into county jail
UPDATE: After Justin Ross Harris was released from the prison system, he was booked into Cobb County's jail. More
June 18, 2024
Parents of infant found dead in home appear in court on drug charges
Miya Rudd's parents and grandfather appeared in court on Monday to enter a plea to new charges after the infant's body was found. More
June 17, 2024
Missing infant found decomposed underneath debris at family’s home
Investigators said residue and drugs made conditions dangerous for searchers inside the house where Miya's body was found. More
June 14, 2024
Lori Vallow Daybell’s sister gives Tylee and JJ a voice
Lori Vallow's sister says the day her young niece and nephew's bodies were found on Chad Daybell's property was the worst day of her life. More
June 7, 2024
‘Do your duct tape thing’: Messages detail abuse against Kinsleigh Welty
Prosecutors say Facebook messages between Tammy Halsey and Toni McClure detail the abuse Kinsleigh Welty suffered. More
June 4, 2024
Judge grants Scott Peterson’s request to retest duct tape
A judge ordered the retesting of a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants 'at the time of autopsy.' More
May 30, 2024
Madeline Soto slept in Stephan Sterns’ bed, documents say
New documents obtained by Court TV reveal Jennifer Soto's reaction to seeing photos of her daughter on Stephan Sterns' phone. More
May 17, 2024
Kayla Montgomery released from prison
Kayla Montgomery, who testified to witnessing her stepdaughter Harmony's murder, has officially been released on parole. More
May 17, 2024
Bloody mattress in burned van: Why Scott Peterson wants new DNA tests
Scott Peterson's defense responds to district attorney's opposition to their request that certain items undergo DNA testing. More
May 9, 2024
NH v. Adam Montgomery: Murder of Harmony Montgomery Trial
UPDATE: The judge noted that Adam killed his daughter 'in the most callous and heartless of ways' as she sentenced him for murder. More
May 9, 2024
Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial: The Inner Circle | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
This episode features testimony from Chad and Lori’s inner circle: David Warick, one of the last people to see JJ Vallow alive. More
May 7, 2024
Chad Doerman, accused of executing sons, wants death penalty dropped
Chad Doerman's attorneys asked that potential death sentence be dropped, citing his 'serious mental illness at the time of the offense.' More
May 2, 2024
‘Chad knows what’s right’: New document released in Chad Doerman case
'Chad knows what's right,' the document says Chad Doerman mumbled while walking around his home with the Bible. More
April 29, 2024
Doomsday Prophet Murder Trial: David Warwick Testimony
This episode features testimony of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow's inner circle: David Warwick, one of the last people to see JJ Vallow alive. More
April 25, 2024
District attorney opposes Scott Peterson defense motion for DNA testing
District attorney's office opposes motion filed by Scott Peterson's defense requesting DNA testing. LA Innocence Project now represents him. More
April 24, 2024
Judge: Adam Montgomery must appear at sentencing
Despite his request to be allowed to skip it, a judge ruled that Adam Montgomery must appear at his sentencing for murdering his daughter. More
April 22, 2024