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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
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
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
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
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
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
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. EXCLUSIVES
Turncoat: How Charlie Sheen's Ex-Wife Brooke Mueller Became an Informant and Star Witness to Lead Federal Investigators to Matthew Perry's 'Ketamine Queen' and 'Cabal of Enablers'
Insiders exclusively tell RadarOnline.com that Brooke Mueller allegedly provided a federal task force with information about 'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha. NEWS
Rock Shock: Son of Legendary '60s Musician Accused of Murdering Girlfriend in Las Vegas After Body Found on Highway — And Is Person of Interest in Second Killing
Brent Clifford, the son of Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, is a person of interest in two Nevada homicides. TRUE CRIME NEWS
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 NEWS
Arby’s Robbery Suspect Arrested in Connection with New Mexico Killing Outside Best Buy
A man wanted for killing an elderly victim at a New Mexico Best Buy was arrested after allegedly robbing an Arby’s and stealing a vehicle, police said. NEWS
Convicted Child Rapist Turned Pro Athlete Weeps in First Interview Since Competing at Olympics: ‘I Did Something Wrong 10 Years Ago’
Convicted child rapist Steven Van de Velde expressed his gratitude for being allowed to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 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 NEWS
Convicted Killer Scott Peterson Brands Theory He Murdered Family to Avoid Child Support Payments ‘Offensive and So Disgusting’ in First Interview In 20 YEARS
Scott Peterson's pregnant wife, Laci, disappeared on Christmas Eve in 2002. Her body was later found in San Francisco Bay. TRUE CRIME NEWS
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 NEWS
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
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. TRUE CRIME NEWS
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 NEWS
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 NEWS
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 NEWS
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 NEWS
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 NEWS
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. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Missouri Suspects Arrested Amid Sisters’ Allegations They Were Sexually Abused and Held in Dog Cages
The victims told police they were “subjected to sexual acts” by Wilder, who was staying in the home with the girls, according to the affidavit. NEWS
Family Lawyer in Texas Accused of Attempting to Purchase Babies From Female County Jail Inmates — ‘I’ve Helped a Lot of Girls Like Yourself’
At least two female inmates in Texas were approached by an adoption attorney about purchasing their babies, authorities said. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Illinois Man Accused of DUI After 9 ‘Distressed’ Children in Camper Signal Motorists for Help on Wisconsin Highway
Authorities did not disclose how the suspect knew the kids or where he was taking them, but they were safely returned to their families. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Florida Father ‘Hurled 10-Year-Old Daughter From Car on Deadly Highway After Pair Got Into Late-Night Bust-Up’
The father reportedly told police that the girl’s grandparents, who have custody of her, had threatened to call police if he didn’t return her to them. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Scott Peterson ‘Pins Hope for Appeal’ on Duct Tape Found on Wife Laci Peterson's Body
A judge ordered new DNA testing on specific evidence from the Scott Peterson trial, as he hopes to be granted a retrial. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Jimmy Hoffa Breakthrough: Cold Case Sleuths Claim to Have ‘Burial Site’ … Beneath Milwaukee Brewers' Old Stadium
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975, after a missed lunch appointment in Michigan and recent tips have not lead to the discovery of his body. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Vermont Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting and Murdering His Missing 82-Year-Old Neighbor After Her Body Found Dumped in Woods
Police alleged the suspect broke into the victim’s home, sexually assaulted her, dumped her remains in a wooded area, and tried to burn them. NEWS
Samurai Sword-Wielding Woman Accused of Murdering Wife, Attempting to Kill Mother-in-Law in California
The suspect's mother-in-law was reportedly able to wrestle away the samurai sword away, police said. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Desperate 911 Calls Before Vulnerable Sonya Massey’s Shooting Include One From Her Mom Pleading With Cops: ‘I Don’t Want You Guys to Hurt Her’
Sonya’s mother, Donna Massey, called 911 on July 5 to ask for help as her daughter was in the throes of what she suspected was a 'mental breakdown'. NEWS
Texas Man Charged in Connection with Girlfriend Found Hanged at Marina in What Cops Suspect Was Staged Suicide
James Hart and the victim reportedly lived together on a boat docked at the Texas marina where she was found. TRUE CRIME NEWS
Sheriff Whose Deputy Gunned Down Sonya Massey FINALLY Issues Groveling Apology: ‘I Offer Up No Excuses’
While Massey's family and the community have called for Campbell's resignation, he said he is not resigning, stating, 'That would solve nothing.' TRUE CRIME NEWS
Gilgo Beach Suspected Serial Killer Appears in New York Court: Lawyer Blasts ‘More the Merrier’ Charges
Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann's estranged wife also appeared in court today with her service dog, officials said. NEWS
Texas Teenager Gave Birth Outside Food Truck, Later Threw ‘Child, Placenta, and Umbilical Cord’ in Trash, Cops Say
A teenager in Texas is accused of giving birth to a baby boy and then tossing him into a dumpster because she didn’t want her boyfriend to dump her.