Killer shakes his head as jury convicts him of beating UNC student to death
The jury deliberated for more than six hours over two days before finding Miguel Salguero-Olivares guilty of murder, burglary and rape. More
October 23, 2026
Sex Crimes
Rape, sexual assault and molestation are some of the violent ways offenders commit these heinous crimes.
‘Her skull cracked like an egg’: Prosecution urges jury to convict man of killing UNC student
Prosecutors said Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares broke into UNC student Faith Hedgepeth's home and beat her to death. More
October 22, 2026
Woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart returns to court to face new charges
Wanda Barzee waived her right to a preliminary hearing on charges she violated the terms of her probation as a sexual offender. More
October 22, 2026
State cites Court TV coverage in bid to move retrial after juror misconduct
A judge was forced to declare a mistrial in David Prevatte's first trial this month after misconduct by several jurors. More
October 20, 2026
Judge sets trial date for singer d4vd on charges he killed missing teen
Singer David 'd4vd' Burke is now scheduled to stand trial in February on charges he killed missing teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez. More
October 19, 2026
Judge tosses charges against Timothy Busfield, finding prosecutors withheld evidence from grand jury
Timothy Busfield had pleaded not guilty to charges of sex abuse after a minor accused him of inappropriate touching on a TV set. More
October 16, 2026
Frustrated judge declares mistrial in murder case after juror’s report ‘opened Pandora’s box’
A judge said he had no choice but to declare a mistrial after finding that three jurors disobeyed instructions in the deliberation room. More
October 15, 2026
‘There was so much blood’: Slain UNC student’s roommate describes finding her body
In a police interview played for the jury, Faith Hedgepeth's roommate described coming home to find the victim dead. More
October 12, 2026
Investigator admits important piece of evidence is missing at trial for man accused of killing 5-year-old niece
David Prevatte has pleaded not guilty to charges he killed his 5-year-old niece, Paitin Fields, who prosecutors said was strangled. More
October 12, 2026
Medical examiner testifies to UNC student’s brutal killing
Miguel Salguero-Olivares has pleaded not guilty to charges that he broke into a UNC student's home and violently attacked her. More
October 7, 2026
‘You know what you did!’: Victims’ brother escorted from courtroom after outburst
The brother and son of victims killed by Alberto Sierra became angry and started shouting at the defendant in court. More
October 6, 2026
Killer said he looked away so he wouldn’t have to see wife’s face as he suffocated her, detective says
Alberto Sierra faces a potential death sentence after pleading guilty to kidnapping and killing his wife and her two young daughters. More
October 5, 2026
Juror drama leads to mistrial for man accused of killing 5-year-old niece
Prosecutors say David Prevatte is accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 5-year-old niece, Paitin Fields. More
October 3, 2026
Uncle charged with 5-year-old niece’s murder blows kisses after mother sobs in court
David Prevatte has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted and killed his 5-year-old niece in 2017. More
October 2, 2026
Mother accused of abusing 16 children pleads not guilty to new sex charges
Elizabeth Siders pleaded not guilty to new charges of sexual battery and unlawful sexual contact with a minor. More
September 16, 2026
Victim’s family accuses d4vd of ‘extreme and outrageous conduct exceeding all bounds of decency’ in lawsuit
David Burke, known professionally as 'd4vd' has pleaded not guilty to charges he murdered and dismembered a 14-year-old girl. More
September 11, 2026
Singer d4vd asks for a public defender as high-profile attorneys withdraw from case
David Burke, known as 'd4vd,' asked for a public defender to be appointed to represent him as his private attorneys withdrew on Monday More
August 31, 2026
Microsoft executive’s ex says killer’s new charges prove she wasn’t involved in murder-for-hire plot
Shanna Gardner's upcoming murder trial is delayed after she said new charges filed against her codefendant offer a new motive in the case. More
August 28, 2026
Teen admits killing 10-year-old Lily Peters as she rode her bike home
Carson Peters-Berger pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide in the death of 10-year-old Lily Peters, who was killed in 2022. More
August 26, 2026
Jury takes less than 30 minutes to convict man who kidnapped DoorDash driver he claimed was his girlfriend
Joseph Killins told the jury that he never attacked anyone and was in a consensual relationship with the alleged victim. More
August 13, 2026
Judge warns defendant accused of assaulting DoorDash driver, ‘Shut your mouth and open your ears’
Joseph Killins has pleaded not guilty to charges that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a DoorDash driver. More
August 11, 2026
Victim texted d4vd before her death, ‘i will end ur career and ur life’: DA
Attorneys for David 'd4vd' Burke asked a judge to dismiss a first-degree murder charge, saying there was no evidence to support it. More
July 27, 2026
Amish man raped and killed woman, then volunteered to notify her parents of her death
Samuel Hochstetler pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in the death of Rosanna Kinsinger, who was killed during a sexual assault. More
July 25, 2026
‘You can’t rule that out, right?’: Defense suggests victim stabbed herself at d4vd’s preliminary hearing
Singer/songwriter David 'd4vd' Burke is charged with the murder of a missing 14-year-old found decomposing in his car. More
July 24, 2026
Investigators found fake blood in jugs at d4vd’s house after teen’s dismemberment
Prosecutors say evidence shows that David 'd4vd' Burke killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and then dismembered her. More
July 23, 2026
Witness: 11 air fresheners found inside d4vd’s Tesla with decomposing body
Recording artist David 'd4vd' Burke sat without reaction in court as testimony continued in his preliminary hearing. More
July 22, 2026
Bodycam footage shows d4vd eating chips, relaxing as investigators arrive
D4vd told police officers that he thought Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 18 and that he hadn't seen her in months. More
July 21, 2026
‘I’m done’: Timothy Busfield told grand jurors his career was over after sex crime allegations
Actor Timothy Busfield is asking a judge to quash the indictment against him, saying the prosecutor improperly presented the case. More
July 16, 2026
Teacher charged with sexually assaulting students accused of breaking house arrest
Maris Nichols is accused of sexually assaulting multiple students at the high school where she was a science teacher and football coach. More
June 28, 2026
Middle school teacher facing new charges after alleged sex abuse of student
Former middle school teacher Ashley Fisler is accused of having sex with one of her students in her classroom. More
June 26, 2026