New Mexico man facing charges after 11-month-old child found partially buried
John Hannon is charged with child abuse resulting in death and tampering with evidence in the death of the baby. More
February 14, 2026
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.
Maya Hernandez accepts 15-year plea deal for son’s hot car death
Maya Hernandez pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in an agreement with prosecutors for 15 years in prison. More
February 12, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard absent from court due to illness, attorney says
The judge approved a motion from Ashlee Buzzard's defense to admonish anyone from the public who is disruptive in court. More
February 12, 2026
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys push for new trial but say ‘Nobody wants to do this again’
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argued that 'egregious' comments from former Clerk of Court Becky Hill should get him a new murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
Melodee Buzzard’s belongings removed from home ahead of memorial
Family friends were seen at the Buzzard home, removing items believed to belong to Melodee, who was allegedly killed by her mother. More
February 4, 2026
Stepson of Dog the Bounty Hunter charged in son’s shooting death
Gregory Zecca, the stepson of Dog the Bounty Hunter, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in son's shooting death. More
February 4, 2026
Mother accused of suffocating 4-year-old son in Florida home
Diana Cullom, accused of suffocating her 4-year-old son in her St. Petersburg home, is charged with first-degree murder. More
January 29, 2026
Delbert Cornish sentenced to life in prison for daughter’s murder
UPDATE: Delbert Cornish was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the first-degree murder of his daughter, Hope 'Onyx' Cornish. More
January 28, 2026
Lindsay Clancy details moments of kids’ murders in new lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by murder suspect Lindsay Clancy accuses her doctors of malpractice for prescribing her inappropriate medications. More
January 26, 2026
Lindsay Clancy’s husband files lawsuit blaming doctors for children’s murders
In a lawsuit, Lindsay Clancy's husband accused her mental health providers of overmedicating her and ignoring obvious warning signs. More
January 22, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard’s defense granted access to sealed warrants in murder case
Ashlee Buzzard, charged in the murder of daughter Melodee Buzzard, said only 'yes' when confirming to the judge that she was waiving time. More
January 21, 2026
Mom charged with murder, attempted murder after deadly Thanksgiving dinner
Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of poisoning a bottle of wine with acetonitrile, which she then served to her daughters. More
January 21, 2026
‘I’ll forever be punished’: Mich. mother offers apology for murdering son
Katie Lee offered a tearful apology to first responders, attorneys and others impacted by the murder of her 17-year-old son. More
January 20, 2026
Police: Dad came home from work to find 2 sons dead, mother arrested
Priyatharsini Natarajan is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her two sons, ages 5 and 7. More
January 17, 2026
Woman accused of killing son during standoff amid custody dispute
Madeline Daly is facing charges after she allegedly killed her son during a police standoff in New Mexico. More
January 15, 2026
Prosecutors push back on Lori Vallow Daybell’s appeal in children’s murders
Idaho prosecutors say Chad Daybell paid for Lori Vallow Daybell’s attorney, a key issue in the state’s response to her Supreme Court appeal. More
January 9, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard’s defense requests permanent gag order
Ashlee Buzzard waived her right to a 60-day preliminary hearing on Wednesday, meaning it won't take place before April. More
January 7, 2026
Police report: Rebekah Baptiste reported her stepmother hit her in 2024
Phoenix police were called to investigate when Rebekah Baptiste ran away from home and ended up at a Phoenix gas station on October 17, 2024. More
January 1, 2026
Court TV’s most anticipated trials of 2026
From murder conspiracies to accused killer spouses, Court TV is bringing viewers inside the courtroom for the most high-profile trials across the country. More
December 27, 2025
Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for Melodee Buzzard’s murder
Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty to charges she murdered her daughter, Melodee Buzzard, at a brief court appearance. More
December 26, 2025
Colo. mother accused of killing 2 kids back in US custody
A mother accused of killing her two youngest children in 2023 is back in the United States after she was extradited from the U.K. More
December 24, 2025
Ashlee Buzzard rearrested after missing daughter’s body found
Ashlee Buzzard was arrested on suspicion of murder after DNA positively identified remains found in Utah as her missing daughter, Melodee. More
December 23, 2025
Court TV’s top verdicts of 2025
From Karen Read's high-stakes retrial to the sprawling Adelson family murder-for-hire plot, 2025 featured shocking verdicts across the country. More
December 20, 2025
Details in Christopher Scholtes’ death revealed in ME report
Christopher Scholtes died by suicide on the day he was supposed to be taken into custody after pleading guilty in his daughter's death. More
December 17, 2025
Jury deliberates in Maya Hernandez’s trial for son’s hot car death
The jury is deliberating after both sides clashed over what Maya Hernandez knew and when she knew it during closing arguments. More
December 17, 2025
Maya Hernandez testifies in trial for son’s hot car death
Maya Hernandez, accused in her son's hot car death, tearfully recounted her version of events during the final day of testimony in her trial. More
December 16, 2025
Witness: Maya Hernandez was getting BBL while child died in car
In a recorded interview after her arrest for her son's death, Maya Hernandez told police, 'I didn't leave him in there to die.' More
December 15, 2025
Defendants who avoided trial with a plea in 2025
Not all cases head to trial: Bryan Kohberger, Stephan Sterns and other high-profile defendants opted to avoid a jury and plead guilty. More
December 13, 2025
Jury sees Maya Hernandez sob after learning of son’s death in interview
As authorities informed her that her son had died, Maya Hernandez began sobbing in the recorded interview. More
December 11, 2025
Affidavits detail Rebecca Park was alive as baby was cut from her
Affidavits detail that Cortney Bartholomew said Rebecca Park was killed in an alleged revenge plot with multiple motives. More
December 11, 2025