Shanda Vander Ark Loses Parental Rights After Sentencing
One day after she was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her son, Shanda Vander Ark was stripped of parental rights. More
January 24, 2024
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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.
Prosecutors: Drug-dealing parents ignored toddler dying from fentanyl
22-month-old Aviyana Montoya's father was convicted and her mother faces trial after she died of a fentanyl overdose. More
January 24, 2024
Chad Doerman wants confession to killing family thrown out
Attorneys for Chad Doerman, accused of murdering his three sons, say deputies ignored his request for a lawyer during his interrogation. More
January 24, 2024
Shanda Vander Ark Sentenced for Son’s Tortured Demise
Vinnie Politan dives into Shanda Vander Ark's sentencing, the Treehouse Murder Trial and the Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance. (1/23/24) More
January 24, 2024
Shanda Vander Ark sentenced to life for son’s starvation death
A judge told Shanda Vander Ark, "You tortured this child," as he sentenced her to life without parole for her son's murder. More
January 23, 2024
MI v. Shanda Vander Ark: Tortured Son Murder Trial
The judge sentenced Shanda Vander Ark to life in prison, plus an additional 50-100 years for child abuse for her son's murder. More
January 23, 2024
‘There is Something Broken in You’: Judge Sentences Shanda Vander Ark
The judge emphasized the torture Timothy suffered at the hands of his Mother, Shanda Vander Ark, during her sentencing. More
January 23, 2024
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Victim’s Siblings Address Court
Two of Timothy Ferguson's older siblings delivered victim impact statements at their mother, Shanda Vander Ark's, sentencing for his murder. More
January 23, 2024
Prosecutor Talks To Court TV Before Shanda Vander Ark’s Sentencing
Matt Roberts, who prosecuted Shanda Vander Ark's murder trial, said that Timothy's older siblings will be in court for sentencing. More
January 22, 2024
‘Deeply Disturbed’: Psychologist Who Evaluated Shanda Vander Ark
A doctor who evaluated Shanda Vander Ark described her as 'an extremely sick person' with 'very serious psychiatric problems.' More
January 22, 2024
Former Inmate Reveals What Shanda Vander Ark’s Life May Be Like
A former inmate explains how Shanda Vander Ark, and other mothers who kill their children, are treated behind bars. More
January 22, 2024
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Shanda Vander Ark to Be Sentenced Tomorrow
Shanda Vander Ark, convicted of murder and child abuse in the death and torture of her special needs son, faces sentencing Tues. Jan. 23. More
January 22, 2024
LA Innocence Project Takes Up Scott Peterson Case
LA Innocence Project says newly-discovered evidence points to Scott Peterson's claims he didn't kill his wife, Laci, and unborn son, Connor. More
January 19, 2024
The Death of Harmony Montgomery: A Deep Dive
Adam Montgomery is facing trial on charges he assaulted and murdered his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, who was killed in Dec. 2019. More
January 17, 2024
Hearing held for Massachusetts mom accused of killing her 3 kids
A hearing was held today in the case against Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who allegedly strangled her three young children. More
January 17, 2024
Judge Orders Becky Hill to be Subpoenaed in Murdaugh Case
Ahead of a scheduled evidentiary hearing, the judge overseeing Alex Murdaugh's potential retrial has ordered Becky Hill to be subpoenaed. More
January 16, 2024
Adam Montgomery Refuses to Attend Pretrial Hearing
Adam Montgomery refused to attend a hearing where his attorney asked for charges of assault and homicide to be severed ahead of his trial. More
January 16, 2024
Adam Montgomery asks to sever assault case from murder trial
With less than a month before his trial begins, Adam Montgomery's attorneys have asked for charges to be severed into two trials. More
January 16, 2024
Utah mom accused of killing infant after ‘multiple incidents of abuse’
During a police interview, Brycee Jo Harkins added that she had thrown the infant into his crib 'multiple times.' More
January 16, 2024
Alex Murdaugh in court as judge orders Becky Hill to be subpoenaed
Alex Murdaugh was back in court ahead of an evidentiary hearing set to decide if he will get a new trial over jury tampering allegations. More
January 16, 2024
Property Where Alex Murdaugh Killed Family Up For Auction
The Moselle property where Alex Murdaugh killed his wife and son is going up for auction, with a starting bid of $1.1 million. More
January 12, 2024
Estate where Alex Murdaugh murdered his family going up for auction
The estate where disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh killed his wife and son is going up for auction, with bidding starting at $1.1 million. More
January 12, 2024
Father, stepmother charged for 5-year-old’s murder after 34 years
Megan and Victor Turner were charged with murder for the death of their 5-year-old son, Justin, who was found strangled in 1989. More
January 11, 2024
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Shanda Vander Ark Cross-Examination | Court TV Podcast
Shanda Vander Ark was charged with murder and child abuse in the death of her special needs son. This podcast features her cross-examination. More
January 11, 2024
Mother arrested after 6-week-old left alone for 37 hours dies
Police say that Sara Harris admitted to drinking, using drugs and leaving her 6-week-old and 17-month-old alone while she went to a nightclub. More
January 8, 2024
Kentucky mom ‘manipulated’ into killing kids appears in court
Tiffanie Lucas, a Kentucky mom charged with murdering her six and nine-year-old sons, briefly appeared in court alongside her newly appointed public defender. More
January 8, 2024
Tiffanie Lucas Appears in Court with Public Defender
Tiffanie Lucas, the Kentucky mother accused of killing her two young sons, appeared in court for a status hearing with her new attorney, Richard Lawniczak.... More
January 8, 2024
Murdaugh Defense Files Motions Ahead of Evidentiary Hearing
Motions filed by Alex Murdaugh's defense team ask for the judge to question jurors and Judge Newman in camera and Becky Hill in open court. More
January 4, 2024
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Shanda Vander Ark Direct Examination | Court TV Podcast
Shanda Vander Ark was charged with murder and child abuse in the death of her special needs son. This week's podcast features her testimony. More
January 4, 2024
Justice for Harmony Montgomery
Julie Grant discusses some of the hints gleaned from Adam Montgomery's latest legal filing, which revealed unusual items he purchased while his daughter was missing,... More
January 2, 2024
