Murder conviction overturned in Georgia hot car death case
Justin Ross Harris, 41, was convicted in November 2016 on eight counts including malice murder in the death of his 22-month-old son, Cooper. More
June 22, 2022
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.
Top SC judge wants to revoke Alex Murdaugh’s law license
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court wants to revoke the law license of attorney Alex Murdaugh. More
June 17, 2022
Teen mom accused of stabbing newborn to death
A teen mother is accused of stabbing her newborn daughter to death, according to the Weld County District Attorney's Office. More
June 16, 2022
Woman arrested after allegedly throwing fetus away in Ohio motel trash can
Ohio woman Rebecca Houck arrested on charges related to an incident where a fetus was found in a motel trash can. More
June 8, 2022
Maryland murder suspect blames 3-year-old’s beating death on the girl’s 9-year-old brother
Maryland murder suspect Randolph Mack blames 3-year-old's beating death on the girl's 9-year-old brother. More
June 8, 2022
Florida mother, twins died by murder-suicide, coroner says
A mother found dead earlier this year in a vehicle with her twins, killed her children before taking her own life, according to police. More
June 8, 2022
North Carolina man gets death sentence in daughter’s killing
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to death for the 2019 murder of his teenage daughter, according to the local prosecutor's office. More
June 6, 2022
Michigan man accused of killing wife, three children
According to the sheriff’s office, after shooting his wife and three children, the man turned the gun on himself. More
June 1, 2022
Kentucky mother pleads guilty to murdering newborn
A Kentucky woman pleaded guilty to the murder of her newborn baby during a court appearance Monday. More
May 24, 2022
Florida man kills terminally ill wife, step-daughter, then himself
Thomas Schultz told the police dispatcher, "We are in an impossible situation with no way out. Please send someone to secure the residence." More
May 20, 2022
Police: Woman fatally shoots her 2 kids, self in Oregon
Oregon mother Ashley Palmer, 31, fatally shot her children, ages 6 and 8, before killing herself. Palmer was headed to trial in a bitter and lengthy custody dispute with her ex-partner. More
May 12, 2022
Child dies of suspected fentanyl overdose, parents arrested
Evan Frostick, 26, and Madison Bernard, 23 -- parents of a 15-month-old -- were arrested at their Santa Rosa apartment for her death after the child was found unresponsive. Police found drug paraphernalia and fentanyl. More
May 11, 2022
Ex-banker charged with conspiring in Murdaugh money scheme
Russell Laffitte now faces 21 charges of fraud, conspiracy and computer crimes, state police announced Wednesday. More
May 5, 2022
Jury convicts Denver man of shooting, killing 3 family members
Bustaman Kartabrata, charged with shooting and killing three members of his family in 2019 in Denver was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder. More
May 3, 2022
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Lori Vallow Daybell
Prosecutors in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell are reportedly seeking the death penalty. More
May 3, 2022
Sheriff: Baby dies of alcohol poisoning, parents arrested
A Georgia mother and father have been arrested on murder charges in the death of their 4-week-old baby by alcohol poisoning, authorities said Tuesday. More
April 20, 2022
Judge enters not guilty plea for mom charged in kids’ deaths
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (AP) — A mother charged with conspiring to kill her children, her estranged husband and a lover's wife refused to enter a plea to murder and other charges on Tuesday, prompting an Idaho judge to enter a not guilty plea on her behalf. More
April 19, 2022
Lori Vallow found fit for trial, now in police custody
Lori Vallow is now in custody at Madison County Jail in Rexburg days after being deemed competent to stand trial. More
April 15, 2022
Idaho judge: Mom accused in kids’ killings now fit for trial
She is scheduled to be formally arraigned in court next week and both Lori and Chad Daybell are set to stand trial together early next year. More
April 12, 2022
Father, 9-year-old son found dead in an apparent murder-suicide
A murder-suicide investigation is underway after a 9-year-old boy and his father were found dead Monday morning. More
April 7, 2022
Indiana mom charged with killing 5-year-old son, abusing girl
Chelsea Crossland is accused of killing her 5-year-old son and sexually abusing a young girl for years. More
April 4, 2022
Greek woman charged with murder after deaths of 3 daughters
The suspect, who was not formally identified in accordance with Greek law, was arrested a day after being detained for questioning. More
March 31, 2022
Mother of 8-year-old found dead charged with murder, abuse
The mother of an 8-year-old girl who was found dead inside a central California home after the child was reported missing was charged in her killing along with her boyfriend, authorities said. More
March 24, 2022
Murdaugh friend charged with aiding insurance fraud scheme
An indictment made public Wednesday accuses Cory Fleming of working with Murdaugh to defraud the sons of Gloria Satterfield. More
March 16, 2022
The Cal City Toddlers | Court TV Podcast
In December of 2020, Trezell and Jacqueline West reported to authorities that their adoptive toddler sons Orson and Orinn had gone missing. More
March 10, 2022
Mother sentenced to prison in hypothermia death of son
A suburban Minneapolis woman has been sentenced to nearly nine years in prison in the death of her 8-year-old son who was locked in a garage overnight during the winter. More
March 10, 2022
Parents plead not guilty to slaying missing California boys
Trezell West and Jacqueline West, adoptive parents of two California boys who reported missing in 2020, pleaded not guilty to killing them. More
March 4, 2022
Murdered Cal City boys: biological family wants answers
Orrin and Orson Wests’ biological family learned more about events leading up to their deaths. The family said it’s been a difficult time for them learning that the West boys were dead for three months before being reported missing. More
March 3, 2022
DA: Cal City boys died three months before reported disappearance
After missing for more than a year, Orrin and Orson West, who were first reported missing in December 2020 from California City, are believed to be dead. More
March 3, 2022
Man gets 41 years for killing, dismembering daughter
A 68-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 41 years for the murder of his daughter, whose dismembered remains were left at a dumpster. More
March 1, 2022