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NEWS 34-Year-Old Marijuana Joint Breaks Cold Case: DNA Links Suspect to 1989 Hit-and-Run Death, Cops Say
In 2022, detectives received an anonymous tip regarding Buchanan’s case, which led them to reexamine items, including the marijuana joint.NEWS California Doctor Ambushed and Shot Dead Outside Office — Months After Brutal Baseball Bat Attack
Outside the clinic, patients and friends created a memorial with red roses, candles, photos and a sign reading "We miss you, doc."NEWS California Man Accused of Decapitating Parents Belts Out Tina Turner Song After Being Shot by Police
California man reportedly started singing Tina Turner and Stevie Wonder after being shot by police, officials said.NEWS Death Row Inmate Given One Week to Choose Between Three Barbaric Execution Methods
The last execution in the state of South Carolina took place in May 2011, but the next one is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2024.NEWS Children’s Book Author Accused in Husband’s Poisoning Death: ‘Texted Lover in the Days Leading up to Husband’s Murder’
The hearing is set to last three days and will determine if prosecutors have enough evidence to bring Kouri Richins to trial for the death of her husband.NEWS Woman's Death Under Investigation at Burning Man — as Festival Goers Enjoy Mad ‘Orgy Dome Sex Haven’ at Disaster-Ridden Party
Burning Man is not immune to fatalities, with Leon Reece of Truckee, California, was pronounced dead during last year’s event.NEWS SWAT Counter-Sniper Who Worked at Penn. Rally Where Trump was Nearly Assassinated Backs Bombshell ‘Evidence Tampering’ Claim
Republican lawmakers are questioning why the roof was quickly cleaned, and why his body was disposed of before an official autopsy report was released.NEWS California Woman Who Posed as Russian Cop Claims She Was 'Here to Save' Girl During Attempted Abduction, Cops Say
The victim was helping her neighbor put pets in her car when Perrone approached them saying “she was Russian police and that she was taking the child.”NEWS Fugitive Caught: Georgia Man Accused of Killing Wife, Burning Her in Backyard Grave
Kenneth Hardin Jr. reportedly told relatives he killed his wife 'in self-defense,' lit her remains on fire and was planning on fleeing town.NEWS Zelensky’s Dire Warning: Ukraine Ready to Strike 'Any Point' in Russia as War Hits Home
Zelensky highlighted Moscow's intent to 'destroy' Ukraine but asserted that the war has 'returned to its home.'NEWS New York Mother on Drugs Arrested After Driving Wrong Way Down Highway, Killing Her 9-Year-Old Son in Tragic Crash: Police
Prior to this crash, Kerri Bedrick reportedly had 2 prior DWIs and her driver’s license had been suspended 56 times, authorities said.NEWS Port Havoc: Russian Fuel Ferry Obliterated in Huge Fireball Near Crimea
Unofficial reports from the Telegram news channel Baza suggest that 15 people were on board the ferry and are now missing.NEWS Chicken Pot Pie and Cell Phones: Four Jail Guards Arrested in Connection with Alleged Smuggling and Sex Scandal
In addition to the jail security, authorities said they have also charged four inmates with conspiracy to commit a felony and possession of prohibited items.NEWS North Carolina Women Blame ‘Evil Ghosts’ for Children Found with Burns, Broken Bones, and Fentanyl in System, Police Say
The children, ages 1 and 2, suffered from burns, bite marks and broken bones, as well as reportedly both tested positive for the presence of fentanyl.NEWS Ukraine Strikes Heart of Moscow: Largest Drone Attack Yet Hits 20 Miles from Kremlin, Rocking Putin’s Forces
Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone strike on Moscow, hitting targets just 20 miles from the Kremlin, in a major setback for Putin.NEWS Ohio Trio Allegedly Handcuffed 6-Year-Old Boy and Used Pitbull for Punishment: Police
The pitbull allegedly bit the 6-year-old boy's neck and ear as part of his punishment, according to authorities.NEWS Army Soldier Killed by Roommate After They Return to New York Base from Iraq Deployment: Officials
Ashton and Birbilas reportedly spent nine months in Iraq and, in April, they returned to the United States and became roommates, officials said.NEWS Seattle Man Arrested in Connection with Girlfriend Found Dead with Throat Slashed and Golf Ball in Mouth Inside Flooded Townhouse
The suspect allegedly tried to revive her by sprinkling acai powder all over her and putting a ball in her mouth to fix her jaw, police said.NEWS Teen Arrested After He Allegedly Attacks Neighbor and Bites Off Piece of His Ear Over Alleged Affair with Mother, Cops Claim
A Pennsylvania teen learned his neighbor tried to sleep with his mom, so he brutally attacked him, police said.NEWS Disaster Looms for Russia: Ukraine Poised to Trap 3,000 Soldiers in Crushing Blow to Putin’s War Machine
The bold Ukrainian offensive has so far captured approximately 483 square miles of territory and 92 settlements, officials said.NEWS ASU Professor Accused of Murder Claims He Accidentally Shot Wife While 'Aiming for the Wall': Court Documents
The couple's children told police they heard a 'screaming fight' and two gunshots on the night in question, authorities said.NEWS Investigators Believe Tennessee Couple Locked Up Nonverbal Autistic Child in Storage Trunk with Urine-Soaked Blankets
Sean Moody was being investigated for adult abuse charges when police said they discovered the autistic boy living in the residence.NEWS TikTok Mom Gunned Down on Video While Filming with Friend in Kitchen: ‘She Didn’t Deserve What Happened’
The victim's friend said Thompson and Lee had a toxic relationship and they were 'always at odds' with each other, police said.NEWS Ukraine Takes Out Third Russian Bridge, Leaving Putin's Troops Isolated and in 'Mortal Danger'
Ukraine hit bridges at Glushkovo and Zvannoe over the weekend, and Russian sources reported a third strike overnight at Karyzh.NEWS Murder Suspect Runs Over Bystanders with Semi-Truck After Getting Kicked Out of Florida Strip Club for ‘Inappropriate Behavior,’ Cops Say
The suspect allegedly sent a text message before crash saying, “Goodbye, I’m going to prison for vehicular manslaughter," police said.NEWS Minnesota Woman Heading to Couple's Therapy with Boyfriend Accused of Slamming Car into Him After He Asks to End Relationship
The suspect told police that the windshield crack was caused by her boyfriend punching it, not from her hitting him, officials said.NEWS Idaho Man Who Fatally Stabbed His Mom for Evicting Him for Behaving Badly Now Living in Prison for Life
The affidavit states Cantrell and Klein recently had evicted him from the home due to 'poor behavior' and he was living in a halfway house at the time.NEWS Putin Faces Military Catastrophe as Ukraine Destroys Bridge Inside Russian Territory with ‘Precise Strike’
If Ukraine succeeds in destroying these bridges, it could significantly hinder Russian troop movements on the Ukrainian side.NEWS One by One: Shocking Moment as Putin's Box-Like 'Turtle Tanks' Are Blown Up in a Series of Stunning Ukraine Ambushes
Ukraine has reportedly claimed control of 74 settlements and 1,000 square kilometers of territory in the Kursk region since Aug. 13, officials said.TRUE CRIME Gilgo Beach Killings Breakthrough: Investigators Link Phone Number in Rex Heuermann's 'Planning Document' to Bronx Sex Worker
Goodling was involved in sex work in New York during the late 1990s and early 2000s and had two arrests occurring in 2002 near Heuermann's former office.NEWS Jailhouse Letter: Hulking Florida Teen Who Beat Teacher's Aide Over Nintendo Switch Declares He Made a 'Mistake' He Will 'Never Let Happen Again'
Brendan Depa, who stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 270 pounds, is diagnosed with autism, ADHD and mood disorder, according to officials.NEWS 12-Year-Old Texas Cheerleader Died After Parents Tried to Treat ‘Life-Threatening’ Injuries With Smoothies and Vitamins: Sheriff
Sheriff David Soward said the pair initially failed to contact police because they didn’t want to draw attention to the girl’s condition.TRUE CRIME South Carolina Supreme Court Rules Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh May Get New Trial Amid Jury Tampering Allegations
The South Carolina Supreme Court will now hear arguments for and against a new murder trial for Murdaugh before making a decision.NEWS Ukraine Delivers Decisive Blow to Russian Forces After 117 Kamikaze Drones Obliterate Enemy Air Bases
The latest attack has been described as a significant embarrassment for the Kremlin, with President Joe Biden saying it is causing a "real dilemma for Putin."TRUE CRIME Prosecutors Slap Down Bryan Kohberger’s Motion to Move Quadruple Murder Trial Outside Moscow
Prosecutors argued moving the trial almost 300 miles south to Boise is not convenient and the defendant’s motion should be denied.NEWS Michigan Mother, Boyfriend Arrested for ‘Horrific’ Abuse and Murder of Her 6-Year-Old Son Who Was Kept Restrained in Pen: Prosecutor
The mother is accused of failing to take her son to a doctor because she was afraid they would uncover the abuse, investigators said.TRUE CRIME Philadelphia Megachurch Pastor Who ‘Covered Victim’s Mouth to Muffle Her Screams’ Before Sexually Assaulting Her in Abandoned Building Sentenced to 12 Years Jail
Prosecutors argued Mark Hatcher used his position as pastor to take advantage of people, especially children.TRUE CRIME Indiana Man Arrested After Police Find 3-Month-Old Baby’s Dead Body Stuffed in Sealed Bucket
When questioned by police, Eliasard Moneus reportedly told them his son was okay around the same time officers found the baby's body, officials said.NEWS Evil Putin Drops Terrifying ‘Vacuum Bombs’ Capable of Exploding People’s Lungs and Making Them Suffocate on Deadly Chemicals
As Ukraine forces enter Russia, Putin has started dropping 'vacuum bombs,' which can cause mass casualties, to counterattack.NEWS Putin Caught Faking Videos to Boast About ‘Successful Strikes’ Against Ukraine in Kursk Region — But the Footage Is Old and Filmed Elsewhere
Russia is said to be using fake and old videos to show their recent 'success' with strikes against Ukraine, officials said.NEWS DNA Leads California Cops to Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman — in 37-Year-Old Cold Case of Daughter Discarded in Dumpster
According to police, the father of the newborn was not involved in the death of the baby girl in 1987.NEWS Hot Car Dad: Police Bodycam Footage Shows Arizona Man Who ‘Murdered’ Daughter, 2, Distraught With Responders
Scholtes originally told police he left his daughter in the car '30, 45 minutes,' but authorities said it was more like three hours.NEWS At Least 14 Dead, 37 Wounded After Russian ‘Terror Strike’ on Ukrainian Supermarket — as Mad Vlad Retaliates for ‘Incursion’
In retaliation, Russia issued a 'terror strike' on a Ukranian supermarket, killing 14 and injuring dozens more.NEWS Hundreds of Putin Troops Dead: Terrified Russia Declares State of Emergency in Border Region After Ukrainian 'Incursion'
The missile strike by Ukraine targeted a military convoy of 14 service trucks, triggering a massive explosion that left behind a grim scene of destruction.TRUE CRIME Connecticut Man Accused of ‘Gruesome’ Mutilation of Elderly Father in ‘Tragedy of Shakespearean Proportions’
The suspect's lawyer told reporters the case was 'a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.'TRUE CRIME Teenager Found Dead in Room of Colorado Man She Messaged on Snapchat Told Friend He Was ‘Weird’: Arrest Report
The victim reportedly told her friend that Jorge Meza-Alarcon Jr. was 'weird' and asked her friend to periodically check in on her, police said.TRUE CRIME Oklahoma Couple Arrested in Connection with Case of Teen Daughter Tied to Tree for Three Days as Punishment
The father of the victim claimed he did not want her to urinate or defecate on herself in the home, so he left her outside, police said.TRUE CRIME Murder Suspect Known as ‘El Diablo’ and Wanted for 2004 Ohio Shooting Located Working as Police Officer in Mexico
When Antonio Riano was arrested, police say he was working as a cop in Mexico.TRUE CRIME Indiana Man Charged With Murder of Girlfriend’s 21-Month-Old Daughter, Blames Dog for Infant’s Death: Court Documents
The suspect initially told police the toddler's death was accidental, claiming the child stood on a chair stool and the dog knocked her off.TRUE CRIME Anti-Government Family in Florida Killed One Deputy and Injured Two Others After Luring Them to Weapon-Stocked Home, Sheriff Says
The Florida woman lured cops to her home while her family waited to ambush them with a hail of gunfire, officials said.