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.
LOGAN, Utah (Scripps News Salt Lake City) — Both parents of a deceased Logan, Utah infant have been charged with aggravated murder in the death of the 46-day-old child. Zachary Michael Woirhaye, 38, and Jodi Lee Anderson Woirhaye, 34, were charged after their child was found without a heartbeat and not breathing in a hotel […] More
July 25, 2022
A mother charged in the death of her 18-month-old son finds out her punishment later today. Sheila O’Leary was convicted of first-degree murder last month, after her son died from what investigators said was severe malnutrition and dehydration. More
July 25, 2022
The mysterious shooting deaths of a prominent South Carolina lawyer's wife and son have spun investigations revealing charges of money laundering, a narcotics ring, a staged attempt on his life and millions of dollars in stolen money. On Thursday, Alex Murdaugh was charged with murder, the latest in a steep fall that has spanned the past 13 months. More
July 14, 2022
Teresa Ann Bailey Black is charged with felony murder, cruelty to children, aggravated assault and concealing the death of another in the death of her 6-year-old son, William DaShawn Hamilton. More
July 13, 2022
A lawyer for disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh said investigators have indicated they intend to pursue murder charges against him for the deaths of his wife and son. More
July 12, 2022
Prosecutors say Alex Murdaugh's crimes include a money laundering and painkiller ring. More
June 29, 2022
On Friday, Chayce Allen was tragically discovered decaying in a deep freezer at his mother’s home in Detroit. More
June 27, 2022
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
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court wants to revoke the law license of attorney Alex Murdaugh. More
June 17, 2022
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
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 Randolph Mack blames 3-year-old's beating death on the girl's 9-year-old brother. More
June 8, 2022
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
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
According to the sheriff’s office, after shooting his wife and three children, the man turned the gun on himself. More
June 1, 2022
A Kentucky woman pleaded guilty to the murder of her newborn baby during a court appearance Monday. More
May 24, 2022
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
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
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
Russell Laffitte now faces 21 charges of fraud, conspiracy and computer crimes, state police announced Wednesday. More
May 5, 2022
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 in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell are reportedly seeking the death penalty. More
May 3, 2022
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
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 is now in custody at Madison County Jail in Rexburg days after being deemed competent to stand trial. More
April 15, 2022
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
A murder-suicide investigation is underway after a 9-year-old boy and his father were found dead Monday morning. More
April 7, 2022
Chelsea Crossland is accused of killing her 5-year-old son and sexually abusing a young girl for years. More
April 4, 2022
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
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
