Judge sentences Steven Merkel for death of 8-year-old stepson
Steven Merkel was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the death of his 8-year-old stepson, Michael Meagher. More
November 20, 2025
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.
Steven Merkel was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the death of his 8-year-old stepson, Michael Meagher. More
November 20, 2025
Blanca Simpson, the Murdaugh family's housekeeper for 20 years, shares revelations about their downfall in her new book. More
November 19, 2025
Blanca Simpson, who was a housekeeper for the Murdaugh family, talks about working for the family and opens up about the murders. More
November 19, 2025
John Skelton was arraigned on the charges Monday. He's facing three counts of open murder and three counts of tampering with evidence. More
November 19, 2025
John Skelton was arraigned on charges he murdered his three sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner, who disappeared in 2010. More
November 18, 2025
The judge ruled that Lindsay Clancy's murder trial will stay in Plymouth and scheduled it to begin in July 2026. More
November 18, 2025
Lindsay Clancy is scheduled to go on trial for the murders of her three young children in Plymouth County in July 2026. More
November 18, 2025
Mark Anthony Wright was sentenced for his role in the torture and murder of his 13-year-old niece and 14-year-old nephew in Georgia. More
November 17, 2025
John Skelton is accused of murdering his three sons, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton, who were last seen on Thanksgiving in 2010. More
November 17, 2025
John Skelton is charged with the murders of his sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner, who have been missing since Nov. 26, 2010. More
November 13, 2025
Delbert Cornish pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for shooting his daughter, Hope “Onyx” Cornish, in August 2025. More
November 12, 2025
Crystina Schroer was sentenced to 215 months in prison for the torturing and killing her 6-year-old adopted daughter, Natalie Garcia. More
November 11, 2025
Crystina Schroer received the sentence after pleading no contest to charges including second-degree murder in the death of Natalie Garcia. More
November 11, 2025
Tamara Moore and William Turnage pleaded guilty to their roles in the death of Moore's 16-year-old son, Jeremiah. More
November 8, 2025
Brian Welty, Kinsleigh Welty's grandfather, was emotional at a press conference announcing his lawsuit against DCS, Welty's mother and others. More
November 7, 2025
A lawsuit filed by Kinsleigh Welty's grandfather accuses the Indiana Dept. of Child Services of failing to protect the 5-year-old. More
November 7, 2025
Child abuse victim Kinsleigh Welty's biological father and grandfather are suing the Indiana Department of Child Services. More
November 7, 2025
Pima County attorney Laura Conover confirms that Christopher Scholtes, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, committed suicide. More
November 6, 2025
Alex Murdaugh's attorney reacts to the 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family,' Hulu show saying "whoever wrote the script needs to be 'drug tested.'" More
November 6, 2025
Lindsay Clancy's attorneys say the mother accused of killing her three young children can't get a fair trial in Plymouth. More
November 6, 2025
Christopher Scholtes, who pleaded guilty in the hot car death of his 2-year-old daughter has died, according to medical examiner records. More
November 5, 2025
Following his guilty plea last month, Christopher Scholtes was set to be taken into custody today for the death of his daughter. More
November 5, 2025
Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and their son Paul, is not happy with his family's portrayal in Hulu's series. More
November 5, 2025
Jake Haro was sentenced to 25 years to life after pleading guilty to the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. More
November 4, 2025
At sentencing, baby Emmanuel’s grandmother told Jake Haro he “destroyed my family” and demanded justice for her grandson. More
November 3, 2025
Jake Haro was sentenced to 25 years to life plus additional time for murdering his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro. More
November 3, 2025
Colby Ryan, the sole surviving child of Lori Daybell, draws parallels between his mother's case and Melodee Buzzard's mother. More
November 2, 2025
California dad Jake Haro sentenced to 25 years to life for killing his infant son, Emmanuel, after falsely claiming the baby was kidnapped. More
November 1, 2025
Rebecca Haro, the mother of missing baby Emmanuel Haro, was in court briefly Tuesday. Her husband Jake Haro pleaded guilty to murder two weeks earlier. More
October 28, 2025
Rebecca Haro, the mother of missing baby Emmanuel Haro, was in court Tuesday, nearly two weeks after her husband pleaded guilty to murder. More
October 28, 2025