Mother, stepfather indicted for Jayden Spicer’s death
Felicia Gross was indicted for the murder of her 10-year-old son, Jayden Spicer, while the child's stepfather was indicted for complicity. More
August 18, 2025
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.
AZ father charged in daughter’s hot car death wants new plea deal
Christopher Scholtes's defense attorney told the court they want to try for a new plea deal. Prosecutors said, 'The plea is not changing.' More
August 18, 2025
Mother pleads not guilty in death of Jayden Spicer
On Thursday, a judge entered a not guilty plea on Felicia Gross' behalf and appointed her a public defender. More
August 14, 2025
Mother charged after body of missing Kentucky boy found buried
UPDATE: A citation says Felicia Gross confessed to giving Jayden Spicer a sleeping medication that caused a 'medical emergency' resulting in his death. More
August 13, 2025
Prosecutors push court to reject Adam Montgomery’s appeal
Prosecutors say overwhelming evidence led to the jury's conviction of Adam Montgomery for murdering his daughter, not errors. More
August 12, 2025
State opposes new Alex Murdaugh trial for ‘fleeting, foolish’ comments
Prosecutors argue that 'fleeting and foolish' comments from Clerk of Court Becky Hill should not lead to a new trial for Alex Murdaugh. More
August 11, 2025
‘Something needs to be done’: Family demands answers after Rebekah Baptiste’s murder
While school officials said they contacted authorities 12 times about Rebekah Baptiste's home, but CPS denied that many reports. More
August 10, 2025
Florida mom accused of fatally stomping daughter to face death penalty
Other children in the home said Naikishia Williams stomped on 7-year-old Nia Williams' stomach in the days leading up to her death. More
August 7, 2025
Father charged with murdering 10-year-old girl found on Arizona highway
Richard Baptiste and Anicia Woods are charged with the murder of Rebekah Baptiste, a 10-year-old girl found beaten on the side of the road. More
August 6, 2025
Missouri man charged with murder of wife and unborn son
Sidney Wilson V is facing two charges of murder after allegedly gunning down the mother of his unborn son, killing them both. More
August 5, 2025
Mom sentenced after admitting guilt in 8-year-old daughter’s death
Chelsea Duperon was sentenced after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the death of her daughter, Lyla Cassel, 8. More
July 28, 2025
Mother pleads guilty to abuse moments before trial for son’s death
UPDATE: Alize Seymore pleaded guilty to lesser charges moments before jury selection began in her murder trial. More
July 28, 2025
Judge denies Shanda Vander Ark’s motion for a new trial
Shanda Vander Ark's attorney argued his client was unable to participate in her defense after experiencing a 'significant downturn in her mental health.' More
July 25, 2025
Trial date set for California mother charged in son’s hot car death
Prosecutors allege Maya Hernandez left her two children in a hot car while at a medical spa, resulting in the death of her 1-year-old. More
July 25, 2025
Jeremy Best sentenced for murders of pregnant wife, 10-month-old son
The sentence was handed down at the end of a two-day hearing for Jeremy Best, where 18 witnesses testified. More
July 25, 2025
Jeremy Best to be sentenced for murders of pregnant wife and son
Jeremy Best accepted a plea agreement for the murders of his 10-month-old son, Zeke, and pregnant wife, Kali. More
July 22, 2025
Father charged with murder of 9-year-old daughter he reported missing
Police arrested Luciano Frattolin on charges he murdered his 9-year-old daughter, whom he reported missing, while on vacation. More
July 21, 2025
Prosecutors: Teen texted about desire to kill infant found in trash
Prosecutors say texts prove Brianna Moore planned to murder her baby, while her defense says the messages were taken out of context. More
July 19, 2025
Alex Murdaugh defense says they didn’t have texts missing from SLED timeline
Alex Murdaugh's defense says a series of text messages between the defendant and Eddie Smith were never disclosed before trial. More
July 17, 2025
Mother now facing murder charge connected to baby’s June hot car death
Police testified that Maya Hernandez left kids in hot car despite knowing the risk because she thought the air conditioning would stay on. More
July 15, 2025
Police: Missing child with autism was dead for ‘several weeks’
Michael Kendrick and Ashley Johnson are facing charges in the disappearance and death of Johnson's son, who was non-verbal with autism. More
July 15, 2025
Lori Daybell From Behind Bars | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
Vinnie Politan discusses Lori Daybell's interview conducted from jail with news director Nate Eaton. More
July 14, 2025
Idaho search ended for Travis Decker after possible sighting
UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed that the person reported to be spotted in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest was not Travis Decker. More
July 10, 2025
Shanda Vander Ark due in court after requesting new trial in son’s death
Shanda Vander Ark is reportedly claiming she wasn't competent to stand trial for the death of her son, Timothy Ferguson. More
July 10, 2025
Son dies after mom allegedly leaves kids in hot car while at spa
Maya Hernandez, 20, pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of child cruelty. More
July 9, 2025
Judge pushes for federal investigation into Harmony Montgomery case
Judge Carol Erskine asked the FBI to determine whether New Hampshire or its agencies acted criminally in Harmony Montgomery's case. More
July 8, 2025
Pediatrician murdered daughter, staged drowning on FL trip: Police
Dr. Neha Gupta is charged with the first-degree murder of her 4-year-old daughter, who was found in a pool at a short-term rental. More
July 5, 2025
Sheriff says no evidence Travis Decker remains alive or in the area
Authorities searching for Travis Decker say there is no evidence that he remains in the area or that he is alive at all. More
June 25, 2025
New photos released in manhunt for Travis Decker, accused of killing daughters
Investigators released new photos showing how Travis Decker may have changed his appearance as a manhunt continues. More
June 18, 2025
When the world is watching: A judge reflects on becoming a household name
Judge Beverly Cannone is a breakout star of the Karen Read case. Judge Belvin Perry, who oversaw Casey Anthony's trial, knows that feeling. More
June 11, 2025