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
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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.
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
Details Revealed in Horrific Murder of Rebecca Park and her Unborn Son
New details emerge in the horrific murder of Rebecca Park and her unborn son, including disturbing family dynamics. More
December 10, 2025
Witnesses say Maya Hernandez failed to get help for sons left in hot car
A witness said that Maya Hernandez failed to call 911 for at least 15 minutes after finding her sons in distress. More
December 10, 2025
Lip Filler Child Killer Case: Murder or Manslaughter?
Prosecutors allege Maya Hernandez left her two children in a hot car while at a medical spa, resulting in the death of the 1-year-old . More
December 9, 2025
FL Man Charged in Killings Linked to Gilgo Beach Murders Case
Tatiana Jackson's remains were discovered close to where women allegedly killed by accused serial killer Rex Heuermann were found. More
December 9, 2025
Defense: Maya Hernandez Made A ‘Terrible, Awful Mistake’
Maya Hernandez's attorney told the jury that she thought her car would remain running with the a/c on when she left her children inside. More
December 8, 2025
Prosecution: Maya Hernandez’s Child ‘Burned From The Inside Out’
In their opening statement, prosecutors said Maya Hernandez "chose to ignore all of her responsibilities" when she left her son in a hot car. More
December 8, 2025
Maya Hernandez standing trial in hot car death of 1-year-old son
Prosecutors allege Maya Hernandez left her two children in a hot car while at a medical spa, resulting in the death of 1-year-old Amillio Gutierrez. More
December 8, 2025
Florida man charged in 1997 killings linked to Gilgo Beach case
Andrew Dykes was arrested near Tampa on a warrant from Nassau County, New York, in connection with the 1997 killings. More
December 5, 2025
Mother and Stepfather Charged in Murder of Rebecca Park and Unborn Child
The case against Bradly and Cortney Bartholomew, Rebecca Park’s mother and stepfather, charged with her murder and cutting her unborn child from her womb, is... More
December 4, 2025
Mother, Stepfather Charged in Murder of Rebecca Park
Prosecutors said Cortney Bartholomew and Bradly Bartholomew murdered Rebecca Park and her baby when they cut the child out of her. More
December 4, 2025
Joseph Schroer Apologizes For His Role In Adopted Daughter’s Death
Joseph Schroer offered an apology, saying he had 'dishonored his family' at his sentencing for his role in the death of his daughter. More
December 3, 2025
Joseph Schroer sentenced for role in adopted daughter’s death
Joseph Schroer was sentenced for his role in 6-year-old Kennedy's death after wife revealed child was buried in their Kansas backyard. More
December 3, 2025
‘Evil personified’: Details revealed in murder of Rebecca Park
UPDATE: Prosecutors allege that Rebecca Park's biological mother and stepfather murdered her and her unborn baby. More
December 3, 2025
Alex Murdaugh Gets Date For Appeal Hearing in Murder Case
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh will return to court in 2026 as his push for a new trial goes before the South Carolina Supreme Court. More
December 2, 2025
Brian Walshe’s defense claims missing wife died suddenly in bed
Brian Walshe's attorney, Larry Tipton, argued this was not a case of murder but what he called a 'sudden unexplained death' of Ana Walshe. More
December 1, 2025
South Carolina Supreme Court sets date for Murdaugh appeal
Alex Murdaugh and his attorneys will make their arguments for a new murder trial when they appear in February at the S.C. Supreme Court. More
November 30, 2025
‘I feel like garbage’: Shanda Vander Ark to return for further testimony
UPDATE: Shanda Vander Ark's hearing for a new trial will be continued to a future date, with Vander Ark expected to testify. More
November 25, 2025
Shanda Vander Ark Seeks Adjournment Claiming Medical Issue
Shanda Vander Ark's attorney is seeking an adjournment after Vander Ark claimed she was dealing with a 'pounding headache.' More
November 25, 2025
Deja Vu? Shanda Vander Ark Claims Another Medical Issue
Shanda Vander Ark, who had a hearing set for Tuesday morning, is claiming that she's experiencing another medical issue. More
November 25, 2025
Steven Merkel Offers Apology At Sentencing For Stepson’s Death
Steven Merkel was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the death of 8-year-old Michael Meagher. More
November 20, 2025
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
Former Murdaugh housekeeper reveals family secrets in new book
Blanca Simpson, the Murdaugh family's housekeeper for 20 years, shares revelations about their downfall in her new book. More
November 19, 2025
Murdaugh Family Housekeeper Opens Up About Murders
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 Arraigned in Murder of 3 Missing Sons
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 arraigned on charges he murdered 3 missing sons
John Skelton was arraigned on charges he murdered his three sons, Andrew, Alexander and Tanner, who disappeared in 2010. More
November 18, 2025
Judge Denies Motion to Move Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial
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
Judge refuses to move Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial to Boston
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
