Prosecutors can’t use teen’s texts about wanting to kill a baby in trial, judge says
Brianna Moore is accused of killing her newborn infant, which was found in a trash can in her dorm room at the University of Tampa. More
March 16, 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.
Amish mom sentenced to secure mental hospital for son’s murder
Ruth Miller will be sent to a mental hospital after a judge found her not guilty by reason of insanity in her son's murder. More
March 13, 2026
Former cheerleader Laken Snelling indicted for manslaughter in infant’s death
Laken Snelling was indicted on a charge of first-degree manslaughter for the death of her infant, found wrapped in trash bags in her closet. More
March 11, 2026
Docs: Accused killer mom drowned child, then told family he was abducted
Patricia Ripley allegedly drowned her son before telling police and her family that he was abducted by an unknown man. More
March 10, 2026
Ashlee Buzzard absent from court hearing for second time
Ashlee Buzzard, charged with murdering her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, filed a refusal to appear due to illness. More
March 7, 2026
$2 million bond for mother charged after 2 girls found dead in suitcases
Aliyah Henderson is charged with two counts of aggravated murder after her young daughters were found dead in suitcases. More
March 6, 2026
Maya Hernandez sentenced to 15 years for son’s hot car death
Maya Hernandez did not offer any statement as she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her young son's death. More
March 5, 2026
Amish mom found not guilty by reason of insanity for son’s murder
Ruth Miller was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of her 4-year-old son, whose body was found in a lake. More
March 3, 2026
Lindsay Clancy wants murder trial for kids’ deaths to be split into two parts
Lindsay Clancy's attorney wants her trial split into two portions for the jury, while prosecutors have opposed the request. More
March 2, 2026
Amish mother to stand trial this week on murder charges
Ruth Miller elected to face a judge in a bench trial, rather than a jury, as she faces charges for her son's murder. More
March 1, 2026
Lindsay Clancy appears in courtroom for first time since plea
Lindsay Clancy appears in person for the first time since her 2023 plea hearing as the Court debates recording her mental health evaluation. More
February 20, 2026
Mother charged in death of 5-year-old found in trash bag by water
Jalynda Smith is charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after her 5-year-old son with autism was found in a trash bag. More
February 16, 2026
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
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