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NYC moped robbery crews are targeting jewelry in lightning-fast heists
Motorized bike gangs are terrorizing New Yorkers, stealing gold chains and leaving victims injured as police struggle to contain the violent trend.
Bronx shooting: Gunman arrested after barricade standoff leaves two injured
A Saturday night dispute in the Claremont neighborhood left two people hospitalized after a shooter barricaded himself inside his apartment.
Todd Mullis: Son fights to clear father convicted of mother's murder
After years of maintaining his mother's death was a tragic farm accident, Trysten Mullis is now fighting to overturn his father's conviction.
River Jones: Convicted killer sues NYC for $1M after Rikers shower slip
The inmate claims he deserves a massive payout for a fall, but medical records show a much less dramatic reality.
Sydney teenager charged after string of ebike attacks on northern beaches
A 13-year-old boy is facing multiple sexual assault charges after allegedly targeting women and girls on walking trails.
Wichita soccer field tragedy: Pickup truck crash leaves two dead
A 34-year-old woman is in custody after driving a truck through a youth soccer match, leaving a child and a man dead.
Los Angeles father charged after shooting his two young sons
A Koreatown community is mourning the loss of two young boys after a tragic incident involving their father.
Annabel Richter: NYC student's tragic death sparks new legal developments
New details emerge in the case of an FIT student who was drugged and raped while dying from a fentanyl overdose.
Alex Murdaugh: Judge shuts down courtroom drama ahead of murder retrial
The judge overseeing the retrial had zero patience for lawyers bickering over evidence, dropping a major reality check on the defense’s latest claims.
New Jersey couple faces murder and abuse charges in death of 9-year-old
The parents are accused of killing their daughter and are now under investigation for severe abuse after allegedly isolating her through homeschooling.
Mexico: Trio sentenced for 2024 murders of three surfers in Baja
The men behind the deaths of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad will serve over 150 years each.
Fabiana Cabello death in Queens: Mother charged with murder
Prosecutors say five-year-old Fabiana Cabello suffered fatal injuries after being locked in a bedroom with her mother.
Laken Snelling sentenced to 10 years for death of newborn son
The former University of Kentucky cheerleader received a decade-long prison term after pleading guilty to charges including manslaughter.
South Africa: 200 held in chains at illegal rehabilitation center
A pastor and his wife are facing kidnapping charges after authorities discovered gross, inhumane conditions at a facility in Mpumalanga.
Ramsey Thomas Lyons: Publix stabbing suspect was released early from court
A Florida man allegedly attacked a shopper just months after a mental health court ended his probation for a previous assault.
Metallica Rose Harrison: New evidence points to premeditation in resort murder
The investigation into the tragic deaths of a father and his 3-year-old son at a Pennsylvania resort is revealing disturbing signs of a planned attack.
Alex Murdaugh retrial: Defense team hunts for missing murder weapons
As the retrial approaches, lawyers are digging into wild claims about a police chief, but critics say it's just a distraction.
Los Angeles graffiti spree: city worker among four charged in $173k damage
The crew allegedly used drones, specialized climbing gear, and city-issued equipment to turn historic buildings into their personal canvases.
Alexandros Paporakis arrested for alleged Hindu temple shooting plot
A quick-thinking coworker helped stop a mass shooting after the suspect's gun malfunctioned near a Chicago-area temple.
Stawell teen attack: Three boys charged after Snapchat trap in Australia
A 15-year-old was lured to a fake meetup and brutally beaten in an incident that has left a local community reeling.
Queens tragedy: mother confesses to killing 5-year-old daughter
A young girl in South Richmond Hill has died after her mother allegedly made a chilling admission to emergency dispatchers.
Metallica Rose Harrison charged after double murder at Poconos resort
The 27-year-old allegedly confessed to killing her husband and young son at the Great Wolf Lodge before police found her with self-inflicted wounds.
Lindsay Clancy juror reveals why he stood alone against a mistrial
The lone holdout juror who pushed for a murder conviction in the high-profile Massachusetts case is speaking out about his decision.
Perth woman allegedly poisons coworker's lunch with snail pellets
A workplace lunch took a terrifying turn in Western Australia after a woman allegedly spiked a colleague's meal with a toxic garden chemical.
San Jose child death leads to felony charges for parents
After an 8-year-old girl died from a severe asthma attack in a home filled with squalor, authorities are moving to hold her parents accountable.
NYC 5-year-old girl dies following reported assault in Queens home
The NYPD is currently investigating the tragic death of a young child discovered unresponsive in a South Richmond Hill residence on Wednesday evening.
Florida ICU Nurse Accused of Stealing Fentanyl From Critically Ill Patient
A hospital nurse was caught red-handed after a family member with medical experience noticed something suspicious with a patient's IV.
Oklahoma man’s epic escape attempt goes wrong after leaving ID behind
A suspect tried to jump through a closed window to evade arrest, but he accidentally left his license in his backpack.
Shear Nobles: Man arrested for NYC synagogue outburst after fare evasion
The 48-year-old was caught jumping a subway turnstile in Lower Manhattan, over a year after allegedly disrupting a Midtown religious service.
Bryan Kohberger: Idaho case hearings canceled as legal battle drags on
Upcoming court dates for the convicted killer have been scrubbed, signaling a long and messy road ahead for his post-conviction appeals.
Metallica Rose Harrison: Poconos hotel tragedy leaves family dead
A Towanda woman is facing charges after allegedly stabbing her husband and toddler son to death at a Pennsylvania resort.
Austen Wable: Muncie IHOP shooting leads to wild 110mph car chase
A man allegedly stormed an Indiana IHOP with a gun and a knife after accusing a cook of cheating with his wife, sparking a dangerous police pursuit.
Saratoga Springs: Coworker arrested for attempted murder in knife attack
A local college student was airlifted to the hospital after her passenger allegedly attacked her during a ride home from work.
Christopher Carroll: Former Maryland paramedic gets 25 years for food contamination
A Baltimore County paramedic was sentenced after posting videos of himself contaminating his coworkers' food and office spaces for adult content.
Queens motorist charged in crash that killed 1-year-old in stroller
A driver with a prior DWI case allegedly struck a toddler and his nanny in Murray Hill after ignoring a stop sign.
Eric Lewis: Inside the failures behind the Philadelphia officer’s death
The man accused of a deadly police ambush was previously acquitted of murder due to an alleged inside job by law enforcement.
Aili Wang: Wyoming grad student arrested for alleged tea poisoning
A microbiology student was caught at LAX allegedly trying to flee after poisoning a colleague's tea with a toxic chemical.
Rudi and Mirabela Lacatusu: Couple accused of multi-state necklace theft
The pair allegedly scammed elderly victims out of high-value jewelry across four states before landing in federal custody.
Jose Mercedes: Off-duty NYPD detective fights back after stabbing
A veteran detective explains why he chased his attackers for five blocks after they mugged him for a sentimental gold chain.
Sydney: 19-year-old man charged with murder of 12-year-old boy
A teenager has been officially charged following a fatal shooting at a home in Norwest last month.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
The man convicted of masterminding the legendary rapper's killing was sentenced to 40 years to life today.
Nantucket man arrested in major federal child trafficking operation
Rigoberto Chavez-Regaldo faces multiple serious charges following a coordinated multi-agency raid on the island.
UK early prison releases: second wave hits amid massive probation strain
England and Wales are cutting sentences to fix overcrowding, but probation officers are lowkey threatening to strike over the chaos.
Christa Pike: 911 calls reveal chaotic delay during botched execution
Newly released 911 audio shows first responders were kept waiting for nearly 30 minutes due to confusion inside Riverbend Prison.
Ann Mannix: Former SF Deputy Police Chief killed in domestic tragedy
The trailblazing officer was reportedly planning a fresh start after her divorce just weeks before being killed by her husband.
Erie shooting leaves family devastated after tragedy at home
An expectant mother and her young children were among the eight victims killed in a heartbreaking murder-suicide in Pennsylvania.
Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked men spotted knocking on doors
Local police are investigating after surveillance footage captured multiple masked individuals—one appearing to carry a rifle—wandering a New Castle neighborhood.
Douglas, Georgia shooting leaves five family members dead
A quiet South Georgia town is reeling after a family tragedy ended in a fatal murder-suicide on Friday.
John Nagel calls out Rep. Ilhan Omar over Twin Cities gang violence
A congressional candidate says local Democrats are failing to address rising crime, while officials debate how to tackle the trend.
Ryan Hanafin waives extradition following mother's death in Massachusetts
The 22-year-old was taken into custody in Vermont shortly after his mother was discovered shot to death in their Reading home.
Pennsylvania shooting leaves multiple people dead in Erie home
A gunman killed multiple people, including two children and a pregnant woman, in a horrific murder-suicide on Friday night.
Bronx subway attack: Man slashed on morning commute in Williamsbridge
A 27-year-old was hospitalized after a random, unprovoked blade attack on a northbound No. 2 train during Friday's morning rush.
Mexico: Three men convicted of murdering surfer trio in 2024
A court in Baja California has found three men guilty of the senseless killings of brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad.
Elena Katherine Moore: Fitness trainer's cause of death finally revealed
After months of speculation, officials confirm the South Carolina woman died of natural causes while clearing her husband of any wrongdoing.
Florida mother makes tragic discovery after finding children killed
A Florida mom arrived to pick up her children only to find them and their father dead in a suspected murder-suicide.
Logan's Law: Father pushes for registry to track violent repeat offenders
After his daughter was killed during a home invasion, one father is calling for federal action to keep career criminals off the streets.
Lynnwood jewelry store owner stops smash-and-grab heist with gunfire
A crew of masked thieves tried to ram their way into a Washington jewelry shop, but the owner wasn't having it.
Christa Pike: Lawyer reveals first words after failed Tennessee execution
The inmate spoke out immediately after waking up during a botched lethal injection procedure.
Missouri man accused of murdering wife and forcing kids to participate
A man in Missouri is facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly killing his wife and forcing their children to witness and assist in the abuse.
Frances Lopez: California woman dies months after being set on fire
The mother of two passed away at home after surviving a horrific attack at a homeless encampment, and her family is demanding justice.