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NEWS Murdered 10-Year-Old Iowa Girl’s Mother Says She Feels Like She ‘Just Won the Lottery’ After Convicted Sex Offender Found Guilty
After a 14-day bench trial, a judge found Henry Dinkins guilty for the kidnapping and murder of 10-year-old Breasia Terrell.NEWS Two Arrested, NYC Toddler Dead After Multiple Children Exposed to Fentanyl at New Daycare Center: Cops
The New York City daycare opened in May and passed a surprise inspection on Sept. 6, according to police.NEWS Nice Clothes, Vegan Meals and No Cuffs: Idaho College Murders Suspect Enjoying ‘Unprecedented Privileges’ in Jail, Victim’s Father Claims
The father of one of the victims in the Idaho college murder claims they witnessed the moment they agreed not to handcuff Kohberger in court.NEWS Virginia Woman Arrested After Man Brings Dead Baby in Plastic Bag to Hospital: Cops
Kristen Graham told police she took a pain medication before driving to Newport News and doesn't remember anything after pulling in her driveway.NEWS ‘Something Was Just Off’: Cops Say Florida Mom Left Son Alone in Running Car to Go Swimming and ‘Meet Sharks’
The woman and the boy had been at the restaurant across from the pier three times in the past week, with workers saying 'something was just off.'NEWS ‘Active Duty’ Army Worker Confessed to 1994 ‘Heinous’ Murder of Virginia Mother While Her 2-Year-Old Daughter Was Nearby: Police
Robin Lawrence was stabbed multiple times at her Virginia home on Nov. 20, 1994, while her 2-year-old daughter was also homeNEWS Alabama Teenager Got ‘Fed Up’ With His Family Fighting, So He Killed His Parents and Three Siblings
Mason Sisk was 14 years old at the time he committed the murders, so he was not eligible for the death penalty, officials said.NEWS Oregon Man Walked Into FBI Office, Confessed to ‘Brutal, Ice-Blooded’ Murder of Boston Woman in 1979: Officials
During that his arraignment for the murder of Susan Rose, John Irmer allegedly confessed to killing another person in another state.NEWS Texas Man Didn’t Want His Wife to Leave Him, so He Killed Her With a Nail Gun
The victim was planning on leaving her husband, so he bludgeoned her to death with a nail gun before that could happen.NEWS Indiana Man Accidentally Recorded Murder on Voicemail to His Mom
Cody Allen Wade had no defense when he accidentally recorded himself stabbing the victim to death four times, officials said.NEWS Florida Father Accused of Using Heavy-Duty Saw to Murder His ‘Stand-Up, Stellar’ 16-Year-Old Son: Sheriff
The suspect allegedly used methamphetamine since high school and it was not uncommon for him to have psychotic episodes and make “bizarre” comments.NEWS Tennessee Woman’s Boyfriend Wanted to Discipline Her Son, so He Hit Him With a Braided Dog Toy and Now He’s Dead: Police
Authorities said Anthony Andrews allegedly admitted that he hit the child “harder than [he] should” with a belt a few weeks earlier.NEWS Cops Say North Dakota Man Upset His Girlfriend Stayed Out Late Killed Kitten in Microwave; Warned ‘That Would Happen to Her Next’
The victim claimed Perez threatened to kill her and her family in the past, which is why she hadn’t previously reported him.NEWS New Jersey Woman Accused of Knifing Victim in Face Outside NYC Pizza Shop Threatens to Slash Judge: Report
A New Jersey woman has been accused of slashing a woman outside a NYC pizza shop. During her arraignment, she threatened to do same thing to judge, cops say.NEWS Trembling Hands, Twitching Knees and Bodily Bloating: ‘Health Issues’ Raise New Questions About Putin’s Wellbeing
Sources claim new 'health issues' for Russian President Vladimir Putin raise questions about his wellbeing.NEWS 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Appeals Murder Conviction After Being Sentenced to Life in Prison
The attorneys for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow have filed a notice to appeal the murder conviction she received in May 2023.NEWS No Joke: Florida Boy, 15, Flashes Grin After He's Arrested in Connection With Death of 6-Year-Old Girl in Drive-By Shooting
Law enforcement sources reveal the child was not a target in the shooting.NEWS Adoptive Colorado Mother Wanted to Punish Her ‘Naughty’ 6-Year-Old Son, Now He’ll ‘Never Recover From His Injuries’
An adoptive mother in Colorado sentenced after punishing her 'naughty' 6-year-old son, leaving him with life-altering injuries.NEWS Florida Man Accused of Pressuring Teen Mom to Hire Hitman to Kill Her 3-Year-Old Son: ‘The Kid Is the Problem’
An 18-year-old mom in Florida allegedly went online and plotted to hire a hitman to murder her 3-year-old son, according to authorities.NEWS Georgia Father Claimed His 2-Year-Old Son Was Kidnapped, Now He’s Under Arrest After the Boy Was Found in the Garbage: Police
A man in Georgia claimed his 2-year-old son was kidnapped during a robbery. Now, police say he was arrested in connection with his son's murder.NEWS Ohio Man Told Cops He Found His Wife With a Fatal Head Injury, Then Cops Found Him Dead in the Couple's Home
A man in Ohio allegedly confessed to killing his wife and then turning the gun on himself, according to police.NEWS ‘Justifiable Homicide’: No Charges in Case of South Carolina Student Killed Entering Wrong Home: Cops
No charges filed after college student in South Carolina was fatally shot after he reportedly tried to enter the wrong house, according to officials.NEWS Child Rapist Who Escaped Arkansas Prison on Jet Ski Caught at West Virginia Hotel With His Family: Officials
A child rapist escaped prison with the help of his family on a jet ski. Now, police say they have caught him one year later.NEWS ‘It’s Senseless’: Teenager Accused of Murdering Girl After Fight Over McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly stabbed to death after a fight broke over McDonald's sweet and sour sauce, officials said.NEWS Florida Mother Kills Herself After Murdering Daughter, Young Son Following Custody Battle Loss
Authorities revealed there were no signs of possible violence or any history of mental illness.NEWS Influencer Famous for Her Roller-Skating Skills Found Murdered in Georgia — ‘She Was So Lovable, So Caring, So Fun’
The victim's mother said, "she was a sweet girl, she never bothered nobody."NEWS College Sophomore Shot Dead Trying to Enter Wrong Home in His South Carolina Neighborhood Possibly Mistaken for Burglar: Cops
A college student in South Carolina was fatally shot after he reportedly tried to enter the wrong house around 2 a.m., according to officials.NEWS Utah TikTok Mom Known for 'Soft Swinging' with Mormon Pals Admits to Attacking Boyfriend With Metal Chairs During Heated Fight
A TikTok influencer was arrested in Utah after getting into an argument with her boyfriend and throwing a chair, which ended up hitting her 5-year-old daughter instead of him, police said.NEWS New York City Teenager Accused of Killing Man With Rock During Dispute on Hudson River
A NYC teenager has been accused of killing a man with a rock while the two men argued near the Hudson River, authorities said.NEWS Iowa Mother Murdered Newborn Girl Because She Worried Cops Would Learn She Took Meth to Deal With Pain of Home Delivery: Police
A couple in Iowa is accused of killing their newborn baby girl because they were worried about police finding drugs in her system, authorities claimed.NEWS Wisconsin Private Christian School Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Student, Buying Him Gun for Birthday: Prosecutors
Court documents revealed the teacher and student traded more than 2,200 text messagesTRUE CRIME Daughter of Missing South Carolina Mother Claims Suspected Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Was The Last Person Seen With Her
The daughter of a missing South Carolina woman claims the last person she saw with her mom was Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann, officials say.NEWS New Mexico Murdered His Stylist and Girlfriend in Argument Over Bad Haircut
A man in New Mexico got a bad haircut, so he grabbed his gun and murdered his stylist, girlfriend and friend during an alcohol-fueled rage.NEWS Colorado Mother Accused of Boiling 4 Puppies Arrested After Cops Find Her Hiding Behind False Wall in Trailer: Cops
A mother in Colorado has been accused of boiling 4 puppies and forcing her children to watch, according to authorities.NEWS Police Nab Suspect Accused of Sexually Assaulting 11-Year-Old Neighbor Girl, Leaving Her Body in Laundry Basket Under Bed
An 11-year-old Texas girl was allegedly found wrapped in a trash bag and stuffed under her bed after being sexually assaulted, police said.NEWS Chicago Man Sexually Assaulted a First Grader Relative in Front of Her Classmates, Lawyer Claimed ADHD Was to Blame
A man in Chicago will spend 11 years in prison after he sexually assaulted his 7-year-old relative during a virtual class.NEWS Florida Woman Accused of Killing Roommate Dumped Diet Mountain Dew on Herself to Destroy DNA Evidence, Police Say
A Florida woman has been accused of killing her 79-year-old roommate and then dumping Mountain Dew on herself to remove DNA evidence.NEWS Police in Mississippi Admit ‘Error in Judgment’ After Jailing 10-Year-Old Black Boy for Public Urination
A mother said she was left 'speechless' after Mississippi police detained her 10-year-old son for public urination.NEWS Gilgo Beach Murders: Sheriff Reveals Rex Heuermann Suicide Watch Status
Authorities have announced the suicide watch status for Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann.NEWS Teen Hit and Killed by Truck Driver. Father Then Kills Driver: Cops
A North Carolina teenager was hit and killed by a truck driver. Then, police say the boy's father fatally shot the truck driver.NEWS ‘Horrible Nightmare’: 8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead by Her Babysitter’s 11-Year-Old Son, Police Say
An 8-year-old girl in North Carolina was allegedly shot and killed by her babysitter's 11-year-old son, according to authorities.NEWS Social Media Feud Turns Deadly After Sisters Get Shot Confronting Online Nemesis in Alabama: Police
A social media feud ended with gunfire, with one woman killed and a teen injured in Alabama. A suspect is behind bars, cops say.NEWS 11-Year-Old Missouri Boy Vanished in 1991, Now Police Believe There's a Connection With the Case and His Sister’s Brutal Murder
An 11-year-old boy's bike was found in a bean field. 32 years later, police said there may be a connection with his sister's brutal murder.NEWS Teen Charged With NYC Dancer O’Shea Sibley's Murder to Face Hate Crime Charges as Adult: Prosecutors
A 17-year-old will be charged with a hate crime as an adult for the murder of NYC dancer O'Shea Sibley, prosecutors said.NEWS ‘She Did Not Kill Her Baby’: Defense for Teen Mom Claims Nurses Responsible for Death of Newborn Found in Hospital Trash
A New Mexico teen accused of murdering her newborn son and throwing him in a hospital trash can now claims nurses are responsible, her attorney says.NEWS Body Found in Barrel Similar to Those Seen at Kidnapper's Home: Cops
The body of a witness was found in a barrel similar to those seen at the home of a dog-collar kidnapper, police say.NEWS Teacher Disappears During Daily Walk on Maryland Trail Near Area Where Hiker Mom's Body Found
A Maryland teacher went missing on a trail just 55 miles away from where hiker mom Rachel Morin's body was found one week earlier, according to authorities.NEWS Homicide or Horrible Tragedy? Daughter-In-Law Served Poisonous Mushroom Meal That Killed Three
A woman in Australia allegedly served a meal containing poisonous mushrooms, killing at least three people, authorities said.NEWS ‘Sexual Predator of the Absolute Worst Kind’: NYC Doctor Accused of Drugging Multiple Women, Patients, Filming Sexual Assaults: Prosecutor
A NYC doctor has been accused of drugging multiple women, including patients, and filming the sexual assaults in his home and while at work.NEWS Minnesota Boy, 14, Arrested After Shooting His ‘Bright, Happy’ 12-Year-Old Brother at Birthday Party, Police Say
A 12-year-old Minnesota boy was accidentally shot to death at a birthday party. Now, police say his 14-year-old brother has been arrested.