Fathers of children found in suitcases plead for ‘heartless monster’ to stay behind bars
Aliyah Henderson pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated murder, murder, kidnapping and gross abuse of a corpse. More
March 26, 2026
Suitcase Deaths
Whether the murder happened in a suitcase or body parts were later found inside them, luggage frequently plays a prominent role in murder trials.
$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
So long, farewell: Another attorney withdraws from Sarah Boone’s case
In a motion filed with a court, Sarah Boone's second appellate attorney said he needs to withdraw from her case. More
July 28, 2025
Sarah Boone files inquiry complaining about appellate attorney
In her latest communication to the Court, Sarah Boone says her appellate attorney isn't communicating and fears her appeal is in jeopardy. More
July 10, 2025
TN v. Jason Chen: Suitcase By The River Murder Trial
Jason Chen was convicted of first-degree premediated murder and abuse of a corpse in the 2022 death of 22-year-old Jasmine Pace. More
January 21, 2025
‘I forgive you’: Sarah Boone’s letter to judge decries ‘corrupt’ court
Sarah Boone told Judge Michael Kraynick that she is happy to be free of his 'corrupt court' and 'malevolent judicial grip.' More
December 12, 2024
Prosecutorial misconduct, bad rulings: Sarah Boone wants a new trial
In a new motion, Sarah Boone's attorney, James Owens, says prosecutors stepped out of line and the judge ruled improperly. More
November 5, 2024
Woman found dead in luggage bag near Las Vegas airport
Homicide detectives are seeking leads in the suspicious death of 46-year-old Kristen Avelar, whose body was found in a luggage bag. More
October 11, 2024
Judge: Sarah Boone ‘only has herself to blame’ for current predicament
Sarah Boone's new attorney appeared with her at a hearing but was not able to convince the judge to delay her case. More
September 3, 2024
Attorney plans to represent Sarah Boone: ‘I plan on seeing it through’
An attorney filed a motion seeking to delay Sarah Boone's trial, saying he has volunteered to represent her in the murder trial. More
August 30, 2024
‘Unprepared’ Sarah Boone weighs clothing options at hearing
Sarah Boone complained at a hearing that she was 'unprepared' because she did not have internet access to review evidence in her case. More
August 14, 2024
Judge rules on Sarah Boone’s request to be unshackled at trial
Sarah Boone persuaded the judge to allow her to have no handcuffs during pretrial hearings and to move around the courtroom during trial. More
August 9, 2024
‘I don’t want to be pro se’: Sarah Boone argues with judge
Accused killer Sarah Boone argued with a judge over access to evidence and whether she had a right to standby counsel at a hearing on Monday. More
August 5, 2024
Sarah Boone’s eighth attorney files to withdraw from case
Days after Sarah Boone asked a judge to tell her attorney, Patricia Cashman, to 'please be nice to me,' Cashman is asking to withdraw. More
June 11, 2024
‘Please be nice to me’: Sarah Boone complains about new attorney
Sarah Boone stopped short of asking for a new attorney to be assigned to the case, but asked the judge to instruct her attorney to 'be nice.' More
June 7, 2024
Mother of child found in suitcase claims she was followed by Space Force
At a court appearance, a woman accused of killing her 5-year-old son told the judge that she had been followed by the Space Force for months. More
April 3, 2024
Mother accused of murdering son found in suitcase arrested
After 2 years on the run, the mother of Cairo Jordan, whose body was found in a suitcase in Washington County in 2022, has been arrested. More
March 15, 2024
Florida man arrested after wife’s dismembered remains found in suitcases
Witnesses said they saw a man looking out over the water at the floating suitcases for several days. William Lowe was arrested Wednesday. More
August 4, 2023
Trial for accused suitcase murderer Sarah Boone delayed again
UPDATE: The murder trial of Sarah Boone, who's accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase, has been delayed until Oct. More
July 11, 2023
Prosecutors: Body of Billings woman found in suitcase by teenage son
The teen called police to report he had found a body in a suitcase inside the family's home and he feared the body was his mother's. More
March 7, 2023
Seoul to extradite New Zealand murder suspect within 30 days
Police said the children were between 5 and 10 years old and had been dead for years when their bodies were found in the suitcases. More
November 14, 2022
Seoul court approves extradition of New Zealand suspect
The court's decision came after the unidentified 42-year-old woman facing murder charges agreed in writing to be sent back to New Zealand. More
November 11, 2022
South Korea to review extradition of New Zealand suspect
An official said prosecutors will likely apply for the review this week and that the court will have two months to decide on the case. More
October 27, 2022
Boy found dead in suitcase identified, mother 1 of 2 suspects
Boy found dead in a suitcase in Indiana is 5-year-old Cairo Ammar Jordan from Georgia; his mom, Dejaune Ludie Anderson, and another woman are suspects. More
October 26, 2022
Woman arrested in S. Korea after bodies found in New Zealand
Authorities didn't immediately say if the 42-year-old suspect was the dead children's mother. More
September 15, 2022
Police: Woman linked to suitcase deaths likely in S. Korea
South Korean police say they believe a possible relative of two children whose bodies were found in suitcases in New Zealand last week is likely in South Korea. More
August 22, 2022
New Zealand family finds children’s bodies in abandoned bags
The children were between 5 and 10 years old, had been dead for a number of years, and the suitcases had been in storage for at least three or four years, police said. More
August 18, 2022
Unidentified boy found in suitcase in Indiana laid to rest
A young boy found dead inside a suitcase in a heavily wooded area of southern Indiana was laid to rest Wednesday following a memorial service in which a police chaplain called the unidentified child an "unknown angel." More
June 1, 2022
Police: Boy found in suitcase died of electrolyte imbalance
An autopsy for a young boy found dead in a suitcase in southern Indiana showed he died from an electrolyte imbalance. More
May 27, 2022
Woman charged in suitcase murder case to remain locked up
Heather Mack - Chicago woman arrested in U.S. on murder conspiracy charge in 2014 slaying of her mother in Indonesia - will remain locked up after her attorney waived a detention hearing. More
November 10, 2021