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.


Robin Howington sits in court during her trial.
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Julie Grant with a picture of Charles Vallow on the monitor.
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Leilani Simon sits in court
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Leilani SImon sits in court with her attorney
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Scott Peterson in court on 4/16/24.
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Scott Peterson appears in court via Zoom on April 16, 2024.
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Rex Connor talks to Court TV
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After 2 years on the run, the mother of Cairo Jordan, whose body was found in a suitcase in Washington County in 2022, has been arrested.
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The panel discuss Alex Murdaugh's fall from grace and wonder how he went from being a successful attorney to having to serve decades in prison for his crimes.
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Attorney Eric Bland, who represented victims of Alex Murdaugh, joins Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan.
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Alex Murdaugh appears in court
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Alex Murdaugh appears in court
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alex murdaugh appears in court
Alex Murdaugh reportedly failed a polygraph test.
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split screen of Lori Vallow Daybell sentencing and Megan Conner
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Lori Vallow's cousin, Megan Conner, joins Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan. (3/27/24)
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Chad Daybell's attorney said it's possible Lori Vallow Daybell may be called as a witness.
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Federal prosecutors want to amend Alex Murdaugh's sentencing recommendation.
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Chad Doerman appears in court