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Texas Mother Arrested After 3-Year-Old Daughter Underwent ‘Unnecessary Medical Procedures’ at 12 Facilities: Report
A mother in Texas has been accused of subjecting her 3-year-old daughter to medical abuse and lying to authorities about her medical condition.
Ohio Man Arrested in Connection With ‘Heinous’ Sexual Assault of ‘Vulnerable’ Developmentally Disabled Boys
A man in Ohio has been indicted in connection with 'heinous' sexual assault of three developmentally disabled boys, according to prosecutors.
Drugs Found ‘In Plain Sight’ in Room of 2-Year-Old Alabama Girl After She Tests Positive for Cocaine, Cops Say
A 2-year-old girl in Alabama was allegedly found naked outside a neighbor's apartment. Cops say she then tested positive for cocaine at the hospital.
‘Something Out of a Horror Movie’: Milwaukee Couple Arrested After 2 Children Escape House of Horrors, Prosecutors Say
A couple in Milwaukee has been arrested after prosecutors say 2 naked children were seen walking the streets covered in blood.
Investigation Launched After Landscaper on Mower Runs Over Homeless Woman Sleeping in Park: Cops
A homeless woman in California was allegedly sleeping in a park when officials say a lawnmower came through, running her over and killing her.
Oregon Murders May Be Work of Serial Killer, Cops Investigating Former Inmate Released Early From Prison: Officials
Authorities in Oregon announced that a string of murders from February to May could be the work of a serial killer.
'Immature’ Utah Teen Killed His 3 Siblings and Mom in Fury Over Dad's Rules About Church
An 'immature' teen in Utah wanted a 'clean slate' after arguing with his dad, so he hatched a plan and killed his 3 siblings and mother, cops said.
‘Horrific and Disturbing’: Minnesota Man Accused of Murdering 82-Year-Old Mother, Scattering Dismembered Remains in Ditch
A man in Minnesota allegedly killed his mother after he spent all her money and she grew suspicious. Then dismembered her body and threw it in ditch, cops say.
Tennessee Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Surgeon in Exam Room After Threatening Him Week Before Deadly Attack
A surgeon in Tennessee was allegedly shot and killed by a patient while in the exam room, according to authorities.
Minnesota Mom Smiles While Deputies Unsuccessfully Attempt to Save Toddler She Stabbed and Smothered: Cops
A mother in Minnesota allegedly smiled as she watched police try and save the 3-year-old daughter she suffocated and stabbed, police said.
Middle School Principal Brought Condoms, McDonald’s Grimace Shake to Meeting Arranged on Snapchat With Minor: Cops
A principal in New York allegedly used Snapchat to lure a 16-year-old student into meeting for sex, cops said.
Arizona Man Fatally Shot After 2 Teens Accused of Revenge Robbery at IKEA
Two teens in Arizona accused of planning a revenge robbery on a man who robbed them months earlier. However, police say it ended in murder.
'What's Going On?' Neighbors Claim Houston Teen Found After Disappearing Eight Years Ago Was Never Really Missing
A 17-year-old Texas boy went missing eight years ago while walking his dogs. Authorities now say he has been found alive.
Mom Charged After Neighbor Finds Mummified 7-Year-Old Girl’s Body in Closet
A 7-year-old girl's mummified body was found in a closet by a neighbor. Now, police in Georgia say her mother has been charged with murder.
Missing Alabama Mother Found Dead in Remote Canyon; 2 Women Charged With Murder After Cops Say Victim Was Pushed Off a Cliff
A mother in Alabama has been missing since October 2021. Now, police say her body has been found and 2 women have been charged with capital murder.
‘Choked the S--- Out of Her’: New York Man Choked His Wife to Death, Then Drove Her Lifeless Body to Hospital
A man in New York 'choked the s--- out of his wife and then drove her lifeless body to the hospital. He now will spend his life behind bars for her murder.
Maryland Woman Strangled Her 92-Year-Old Roommate to Death, Then Propped Her on a Pillow, Sprayed Some Perfume on Her and Called 911
A woman in Maryland strangled her 92-year-old roommate to death and then sprayed perfume on her before calling 911 to report the death.
Man Sentenced to Life in Prison After Fatally Stabbing His Ex 58 Times Because He Thought She Got Him Fired From His Job
A man in New Hampshire thought his ex got him fired from his job, so he grabbed two knives and fatally stabbed her nearly 60 times in a restaurant.
'Did What He Had to Do': Colorado Teen Fatally Shot 4 Weeks After Breaking up With Her Boyfriend, Police Say
A 16-year-old boy in Colorado said he 'did what he had to do' after he allegedly shot and killed his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend, according to authorities.
Kentucky Woman Gunned Down by Military Husband After Argument at Her Birthday Party: Police
A woman in Kentucky was allegedly shot and killed after an argument with her husband during her birthday party celebration, officials said.
Minnesota Man Was Jealous of His Ex-Girlfriend’s New Boyfriend, So He Shot and Killed Him
A jealous Minnesota man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend.
Man Shot Dead, Filmgoers Flee After Dispute Over Theater Seats Ends in Gunshots
A fight over seats at a New Mexico movie theater ended with gunfire, leaving one man dead and another in the hospital, according to authorities.
‘Lock This Animal Away to the Depths of Hell’: Mass Shooter Who Killed 5 at Colorado LGBTQ Club Sentenced
The Colorado LGBTQ club mass shooter Anderson Aldrich has been sentenced after pleading guilty to five counts of first-degree murder.
Kentucky Woman Shoots Uber Driver She Thought Was Kidnapping Her: Cops
A Kentucky woman claims she thought her Uber driver was trying to kidnap her, so she pulled out her handgun and shot him, according to authorities.
Pregnant Woman Developed an Online Relationship With Another Woman in England, So Her Husband Killed Her and Their Unborn Son
A man in Alabama pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant wife and unborn son and will spend nearly 200 years in prison for his crimes, officials said.
Houston Baby Girl Killed, Father Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison
A Houston baby girl was born at 29 weeks, but survived and was brought home healthy. Less than 2 weeks later, her father killed her.
Georgia Man Didn’t Want to Pay His Ex-Wife’s Lawyers Fees, So He Shot the Attorney Dead and Set His Office on Fire
To avoid paying his ex-wife's lawyers fees, a Georgia man shot and killed the attorney before setting his office on fire.
California Man Gifted His Son With the Knife He Would Use Weeks Later to Fatally Stab His Father
A man in California gave his son a knife as a gift. Weeks later, the son used that same knife to fatally stab his father and now could spend life in prison.
Austin Man Accused of Dismembering, Burning Man to Cover Up Murder
A man in Texas has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed man to death at a homeless camp and then tried to cover it up by dismembering, burning body: police.
2-Year-Old Ohio Boy Found His Dad’s Gun and Accidentally Fatally Shot His Pregnant Mom, Police Say
A 2-year-old boy in Ohio got access to his dad's gun and accidentally fatally shot his pregnant mother, killing her and her unborn baby, officials said.
Crime Photos: Postal Authorities Thwart Major Fentanyl Trafficking Network With Pills Smuggled in Toys
A federal grand jury has handed down a 17-count indictment on five suspects trying to traffick fentanyl-laced pills smuggled in toys, according to authorities.
‘It Creeps Us Out’: Ohio Woman Accused of Posing as CPS Worker to Lure Boy to Her Home
A woman in Ohio was allegedly day drinking when she attempted to lure a 4-year-old boy to her home by posing as a CPS worker, according to authorities.
Pregnant Model Shot, Gives Birth to Baby Girl Before Dying
Two men armed with assault rifles opened fire on a car in Washington D.C., striking a pregnant model and her baby’s father.
Mother of Teen Boy Murdered in Tennessee Accused of Trying to Hire Hitman to Kill Person Who Witnessed His Death
A 17-year-old boy was killed in Tennessee. Months later, his mother has been arrested after trying to hire a hitman to murder one of the witnesses, cops say.
'Malibu Sniper' Sentenced to Life in Prison For Killing Camping Father Who Wanted to Give His Wife Some Space
The 'Malibu Sniper' has been sentenced to 119 years in prison for the murder of a father who was camping with his two young daughters in 2018.
Texas Man Arrested After He Shows Police Where He Hid Bodies of Wife and 11-Year-Old Daughter in Garage: Cops
A man in Texas had been accused of killing his wife and daughter and then hiding their bodies in the garage, according to authorities.
Fitness Influencer Pal Caught With Over 200 Pounds of Cocaine Stuffed into Hidden Compartments in SUV, Police Say
A pair of Instagram influencers were caught in Alabama trying to traffic over 200 pounds of cocaine stuffed in hidden compartments in SUV, police said.
Virginia Father Accused of Killing 4-Year-Old Son Six Months Before Reporting Him Missing
The father of missing 4-year-old Codi Rigsby has been indicted and charged after he was accused of killing boy months before reporting him missing.
Maryland Man Accused of Killing 3 People, Injuring 3 Others After Dispute Over Parking Spot During Block Party
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed three people and injured three others outside his home, according to authorities.
Colorado Mother Having Possible ‘Mental Health Crisis’ Arrested for Murder After Driving Newborn Son to Hospital: Cops
A woman in Colorado has been arrested and accused of killing her 2-month-old baby during a 'possible mental health crisis,' according to authorities.
‘How Long Does it Take For a Body to Decompose to Bones’: Search History of Suspect Leads to Arrest Made in Missing Texas Woman Case
The search history of a Texas man helped lead police to an arrest in a missing Texas woman's case, according to officials.
Tennessee Woman High on Meth Stuffed Man’s Body Into Barrel at a Motel 6 Because ‘She Just Wanted the Body Out of Her Room’: Police
A Tennessee woman high on meth stuffed a man's body into a barrel and covered with with a blanket because 'she just wanted the body out of her room,' cops say.
Convicted Killer Confessed to Murdering His Roommate. Cops Have Now Charged Him With 2 Murders — and He May Be Linked to Nearly a Dozen More.
A convicted child rapist and murdered allegedly confessed to police about his involvement in multiple cold case killings, authorities said.
Former Florida University Football Star Sentenced for Girlfriend’s Valentine's Day Murder
A former University of Florida football star player has been sentenced in the 2016 murder of his girlfriend after pleading no contest in May.
She Met Him Online – Then Allegedly Tried to Hire a Hitman to Have His Wife Killed
A woman in Tennessee allegedly met a man on Match.com one time before then attempting to hire a hitman to murder his new wife, officials said.
Thugs Ambush New Jersey Postal Worker in ‘Most Brazen of All’ Mail Carrier Robberies
A mail carrier in New Jersey was attacked and robbed by two muggers while on his route for just the second day, police say.
Wisconsin Woman Who Murdered, Dismembered Lover Before Having Sex With Decapitated Corpse Argues No Crime Can Be Proven Because Victim’s Penis Was Chopped Off
A Wisconsin woman who said she killed her lover, had sex with corpse wants confession thrown out since she made statements while 'blacked out': Court Docs
Dad Who Served Time a Decade Ago for Shaking His Baby Now Charged in Death of Second Son
A North Carolina father previously convicted for shaking his 3-week-old son is now facing new charges in connection with the murder of his 3-month-old son.
Slippery Heist: Thieves Paddle-up to Lake Washington Home via Private Dock, Break in Back Door — And Paddle Away With 20K
Thieves in Washington paddled up to a home in Washington, stole $20K and then paddled away without getting caught, officials said.
Iowa Middle School Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison After Trying to Hook Up With 14-Year-Old Girl
A middle school teacher and high school baseball coach in Iowa has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after attempting to have sex with 14-year-old girl.
