New Jersey State

Washington, DC

HuffPost

A newly released arrest warrant provides more details about the investigation into the 2001 killing of Leslie Preer.

DNA Under Slain Woman’s Fingernails Solved Brutal Murder 23 Years Later, Police Allege

Marion, OH

"In addition to physical abuse, [the suspect] subjected the victim to intense psychological terror," said Ohio prosecutors detailing the survivor's horrific treatment. An Ohio man will spend at least 50 years behind bars, following what prosecutors have described as a "harrowing kidnapping, torture and rape case." Shane Edward Hooper, 36,...

'Torture Chamber,' Baseball Bats, Metal Chains -- Prosecutors Detail 'Heinous' Actions of Man Given 50 Years In Prison

Wisconsin State

Polk County, WI

The Independent

An 81-year-old woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the “cold-blooded” murder of her romantic rival almost four decades ago – and says she can finally “retire and not worry about it.”According to court documents, Mary Jo Bailey of Polk County, Wisconsin, had unwittingly been involved in a “love triangle” for years. While dating Bailey – who formerly had the surname Lunsmann – boyfriend Jack Owen also courted Yvonne Carol Menke, a 45-year-old mother-of-four.Warming her car up before work in the frosty, early hours of December 12, 1985, Menke was shot dead after sustaining three gunshot wounds –...

It took nearly 40 years to be arrested for a cold-case murder. Now, she won’t be free until she’s at least 100

Cleveland, OH

Fox News

The killer identified as responsible for murdering two women in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia died in prison in 2018, the FBI said.

FBI identifies convicted serial rapist as suspect in cold-case national park double murder

North Carolina State

Fayetteville, NC

New York Post

A North Carolina mom accused of killing two of her five adopted kids allegedly got another one of her children to dismember the bodies — and threatened to blame them for the murders if they spoke out, according to disturbing court records. 

Avantae Deven, 63, was arrested late last month and charged with two counts of first-degree murder after remains were found of her daughter London and others assumed to be of her son Blake, according to documents obtained by the Fayetteville Observer.



Blake is thought to have been around 10 when he died in 2017 — when “his body could...

Mom accused of murdering 2 of her 5 adopted kids enlisted another to dismember them: report

Texas State

An American man was executed Wednesday in Texas for the 2001 murder of a woman. Gonzales' attorney had appealed for a stay on his execution to the US Supreme Court, but it was rejected on Wednesday. 

US death row inmate executed in Texas

Athens, GA

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Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Stanislaus County, CA

Scripps News

Scott Peterson, who is serving life without parole for the 2002 murders of Laci and their unborn son, is trying to secure another trial.

Laci Peterson's mother speaks out against her former son-in-law Scott's bid for a new murder trial

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Huntsville, TX

CBS DFW

A Texas man who admitted that he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot the 18-year-old girlfriend of his drug dealer was set to be executed on Wednesday — what would have been the victim's 41st birthday.The remains of Bridget Townsend weren't found until October 2002, nearly two years after she vanished, when Ramiro Gonzales, having received two life sentences for kidnapping and raping another woman, led authorities to the spot in Southwest Texas where he left her body.His execution by lethal injection was planned for Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.Patricia Townsend, the victim's mother, told USA Today...

Texas inmate set to be executed on teen victim's birthday

New York City, NY

Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...

Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel

Indiana State

The Mirror US

Convicted serial killer Joshua Wade was found dead inside his Indiana prison cell as efforts by correction offers to revive him ultimately failed

Serial killer convicted of murdering five people dies in Indiana prison

Oklahoma State

Execution of Richard Rojem Jr. Richard Rojem Jr., 66, was executed on June 27 for the 1985 kidnapping, rape, and murder of his ex-stepdaughter, Layla Cummings, who was seven years old at the time. As Oklahoma’s longest-serving death row inmate, Rojem received a lethal three-drug injection at 10:16 a.m. at the state prison.

Oklahoma: Death row inmate’s final meal could give you a heart attack

Florida State

Aileen Wuornos, who was dubbed the 'Damsel of Death', was executed by lethal injection in Florida in 2002 after being found guilty of murdering seven men in 1989 and 1990

Chilling final words of serial killer Aileen Wuornos before she was executed for murdering seven men

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

CBS New York

NEW YORK -- The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner.They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who is facing second-degree murder charges. Police initially said Garcia died after being pushed down a grassy embankment in Riverside Park in Washington Heights, but they have now released new details about the deadly encounter. Garcia wasn't just pushed down an embankment, police sayOn July 14, police say Garcia went to visit Duval at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, where he was receiving mental health treatment. The two then went to a...

Chilling new details revealed in death of East Harlem beauty salon owner

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A Piece of Travel

The death penalty is a controversial issue in the United States. Polls suggest that most Americans support it, but a majority also worry about the way states carry it out. From concerns about the conditions death row inmates face to fears of wrongful executions, many Americans harbor worries about the death penalty. Research by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) suggests these worries are legitimate.

15 Facts About Death Row

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After 45 Years, Justice Served, Holly Campiglia's Murderer Sentenced in New Jersey Cold Case

A decades-long quest for justice found its resolution on Monday as a man was sentenced nearly 45 years after the sexual assault and murder of 21-year-old...

After 45 Years, Justice Served, Holly Campiglia's Murderer Sentenced in New Jersey Cold Case

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