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.

Brandi Elliot and her daughter Piper
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A judge denied Brandi Elliott bond after she was accused of drowning her 7-year-old child in Drakes Creek in Hendersonville.
2-year-old girl died after being left in a hot car
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Peterson looks straight at Zoom camera.
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Scott Peterson Continues Quest for New Trial

VIDEO: Scott Peterson's attorneys want access over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the investigation into the murder of Laci Peterson. (7/16/24) Scott Peterson's attorneys... More

July 16, 2024

Scott Peterson Zoom screen on July 16, 2024.
Mom charged with murder after drowning child in creek
car seen in driveway
The defense team representing disgraced attorney and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh has filed new documents asking South Carolina’s highest court to take a look at his appeal.
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alex murdaugh appears in court
Smiling pregnant woman sitting in an armchair and wearing a red silk sleeveless top.
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Former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Douglas Benefield. The Black Swan Murder Trial is scheduled to start in late July.
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Scott Peterson appears in court via Zoom on April 16, 2024.
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Carly Gregg sits in court
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Justin Ross Harris, who was accused of leaving his son to die in a hot car in 2014, was released from prison on Father's Day.
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Tesla Tucker cries with her head in her hands during a court hearing
A detective testifies in court during a preliminary hearing in Kentucky. (Court TV)
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Miya Rudd
Summer Shiflet and Nate Eaton
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tammy halsey mugshot
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triple boxes show chad daybell, lori vallow and juror #18
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Earlier in the afternoon the jury broke their silence for the first time since their deliberations began and their request was to once again review the video of Christopher Gregor forcing his son Corey Micciolo to run on the treadmill.
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Scott Peterson's status hearing at San Mateo County Superior Court in Redwood City, Calif., Tues., March 12, 2024.
In the prosecution's closing argument, Christine Lento said that 'This treadmill video, which was recovered by the prosecutor's office speaks for itself.' 'Everything that you need and want to know is captured on this video.'
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