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Man, who was previously convicted of child sex abuse, found guilty of abusing new girlfriend’s young daughter Lawrence Burt
Man, Who Was Previously Convicted of Child Sex Abuse, Found Guilty of Molesting His New Girlfriend’s 8-Year-Old Daughter
Dorothy Jean Vaillancourt
She Never Stopped Looking for Her Mom. The Truth Was Hidden in the Hills — and a Red Dress No One Could Explain
Mother, two children killed while crossing the street in Brooklyn multi-vehicle crash; 10 injured
Mom and 2 of Her Children Dead After Car Collision in Brooklyn, While a Third Child Remains in Critical Condition
Rex Heuermann, the man charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island, appears for a hearing on July 30, 2024 in Riverhead, New York.
Where Is Rex Heuermann Now? All About the Long Island Serial Killer Suspect's Life in Jail as He Awaits Trial for Accusations of Murdering 7 Women
Nancy Grace Casey Anthony interview. Casey Anthony stands as the judge enters court at the start of her sentencing hearing at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Florida, Thursday, July 7, 2011. Anthony was found guilty of lying to law enforcement officers but not guilty of murder charges. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Casey Anthony Is Now a Self-Styled 'Legal Expert' — and Nancy Grace Has Thoughts (Exclusive)
Mugshot for Brittany Fortinberry
Teacher Accused of Arranging Group Sex with Students Who Allegedly Wore Scream Masks Faces New Charges
Canada Rinaldi Bride-to-Be Reveals How She Was Put in The Hospital by Random Man During Her Bachelorette Party in Dallas
Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Bride-to-Be During Bachelorette Trip in Dallas
A crime scene at night. Police cars with emergency lights flashing behind yellow cordon tape declaring - police line, do not cross.
2 Virginia Deputies Hospitalized After Truck Stop Shoot-Out with Man Wanted in 2 States
Memphis Police Department
A Repo Man Had His Head Run Over in a Viral Video. Now, 2 People Have Been Charged with Aggravated Assault
Paul Rodriguez attends the 15th Annual Bob Hope USO K-Earth 101 Comedy Radiothon at The Laugh Factory on June 29, 2017 in West Hollywood, California.
Comedian Paul Rodriguez Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession in California
OnlyFans Model, 20, Expected to Survive After Being Found with Broken Spine, Limbs in Dubai
Police Open Human Trafficking Case After OnlyFans Model, 20, Was Found Injured on the Side of a Road in Dubai: Report
Boy, 15, runs naked to grocery store after escaping ‘deplorable’ home that had ‘feces and urine throughout’ mugshot: Leandra Renteria, Gary Wilson, Lenore Wilson
Boy, 15, Ran Naked into a Store After Escaping ‘Deplorable’ Home with 'Feces and Urine Throughout.' Now, 3 People Have Been Arrested
Christie Mullins
A Teen’s Murder, Lying Eyewitnesses and the Wrong Man Arrested — But Killer's Niece Knew the Truth for Decades
Woman says she was mauled by neighbor's dog: 'Ripped my face apart'
Woman, 76, Recalls Being Attacked Randomly by a Neighbor’s Dog in Her Front Yard: He Was 'Gonna Kill Me'
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank, exits federal court in New York, US, on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Charlie Javice, Entrepreneur Who’s Been Compared to Elizabeth Holmes, Convicted of Defrauding JP Morgan of $175M
Master Corporal Brian Lavigne
Driver Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Killing Officer Who Was 1 Day Away from Retiring in High-Speed Chase
Singer Sean Kingston (R) and mother Janice Turner attend the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles,
Sean Kingston, Mother Found Guilty in Federal Fraud Trial, Will Be Sentenced in July
Dua Lipa performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Dua Lipa Wins 'Levitating' Copyright Case as Judge Dismisses Infringement Lawsuit
Ruby Franke ; Ellie Mecham ; Bonnie Hoellein ; Julie Griffiths Deru.
Who Are Ruby Franke’s 4 Siblings? What to Know About Her Brother and Sisters — and What They’ve Said About Her Case
Ruby Franke and her children.
Where Are Ruby Franke’s 6 Kids Now? Here's What Happened to the Family After the Vlogger's 2023 Arrest
Anthony-Reyes-Enos mug shot
A Pregnant Mom Fled a Violent Attack. Then Boyfriend Sent Photos Showing Her Kids Had Been Beaten, Too: Police
Ruby Franke's parents Jennifer Griffiths and Chad Griffiths ; Ruby Franke and her husband Kevin Franke.
Who Are Ruby Franke’s Parents? What They’ve Said About Their Disgraced Vlogger Daughter (and What Happened to Their Own YouTube Careers After Her Arrest)
Ruby Franke and Kevin Franke.
Where Is Ruby Franke's Ex-Husband Now? All About Kevin Franke's Life 2 Years After His Ex-Wife’s Arrest — and Why He Says He ‘Still’ Loves Her
Ruby Franke in a family vlog ; Ruby Franke during a hearing Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in St. George, Utah.
Where Are Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Now? The Details Behind the Shocking Case That Inspired Lifetime’s Mormon Mom Gone Wrong
Kevin and Ruby Franke of the YouTube channel 8 Passengers
Ruby and Kevin Franke's Divorce Is Official. What Are the Details of Their Agreement?
Rex Heuermann; Asa Ellerup
Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Reaches Divorce Settlement with Estranged Wife Who Thinks Husband Not 'Capable' of Alleged Crimes
gerhardt konig arielle doctor attempted to kill wife in hawaii
'He Is Trying to Kill Me,' Woman Screams as Husband Smashes Her Head with Rock On Hawaii Hiking Trail: Affidavit
Saritha Ramaraju mugshot; Saritha Ramaraju in police bodycam footage
'She Has Blood on Her Hands': Video Shows Arrest of Mom Accused of Slitting Son's Throat After Disneyland Trip
Amy Cohen
Jealous Doctor Sent Creepy Photos to Family of Ex's New Flame — then Targeted a 99-Year-Old Grandma
Gina LaPlaca
Bodycam Footage Shows N.J. Mayor Appearing to Stagger During DUI Arrest After Driving Son, 2, Home from Daycare
Madalina Cojocari
Mom Burned Missing Daughter's Photos, Hid Bag of Cash, Paid Priest Thousands Then Fled U.S. — and Still No Sign of the Girl: Warrants
Matthew Lee Richards, 41, is charged with five counts of attempted murder and one count of aggravated arson with risk of bodily harm. The victims sustained laceration injuries of varying degrees.
Children’s Pastor Stabbed Wife and 5 Kids in Vicious Spree — and Innocent Son's Question Still Haunts the Case
Brian Bonsall interview, Hollywood Demons, Investigation Discovery
Inside the Twisted Case of a Serial Rapist Who Impersonated a Former Child Star to Lure His Victims
Joseph Ross.A vendor working at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds is accused of putting superglue in his co-worker's soda.
Man Accused of Putting Gorilla Super Glue in Coworker’s Soda Drink at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Bryan Christopher Kohberger; Drawing that University of Idaho student drew of the mask she saw on an intruder.
Bryan Kohberger Bought Balaclava Before Idaho Murders, Says Prosecutor — Similar to Mask in Eyewitness Sketch
Debra Scott Mugshot.
Fla. Mom Arrested After 2-Year-Old Child Showed Signs of 'Tweaking' on Narcotics: Police
A locked off shot of a police car in a Californian suburb on a mostly clear day in Spring.
South Dakota Preschool Teacher Charged with Raping 3-Year-Old
Yolanda Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Perez ; Yolanda Saldívar.
Where Is Selena's Killer Now? Inside Yolanda Saldívar's Life Behind Bars Nearly 30 Years After Killing the Singer
61-Year-Old Woman Arrested over Alleged Murder of Woman Whose Body was Found Buried in Apartment Wall
61-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Alleged Murder of Woman Whose Body Was Found Buried in Apartment Wall
Harmony Carhee, Donyavia Lagway, Gregory Carhee
Girl, 10, Played Dead While Man Killed Her Family — and FaceTimed with Woman Who Allegedly Ordered Rampage
Selena Quintanilla at The 36th Annual Grammy Awards on March 1, 1994 in New York, New York at Radio City Music Hall.
Selena Quintanilla's Family 'Grateful' After Her Killer Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole: 'Justice Continues to Stand'
Police cordon the area where five person were wounded during a stabbing attack near the central Dam Square in Amsterdam on March 27, 2025
2 Americans Among 5 People Injured in 'Serious' Amsterdam Stabbing Attack: Police
Babysitter Arrested for Fatally Stabbing 3-Year-Old Girl While Her Dad Was at Work
Babysitter Arrested for Fatally Stabbing 3-Year-Old Girl While Her Father Was at Work: Police
playground where Anaya Zachary was shot and killed
Texas Boy, 13, Charged with Murder, After Allegedly Shooting Classmate, 14, on a Playground
Selena in the press room at the 1994 Grammy Awards in New York City, New York
Selena's Killer Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole, Will Not Be Released from Prison
Logan Guminski mugshot
'Content Creator' Accused of Sexually Abusing Chihuahua, Posting Video of Acts
Stephanie Dowells, 62, was strangled while she was visiting her husband at the same facility, Mule Creek State Prison
2 Women Fatally Strangled On Conjugal Visits to Same Calif. Prison Months Apart
Luigi Mangione, accused killer of US insurance CEO Brian Thompson, attends a hearing in New York City on February 21, 2025.
Luigi Mangione Was Concerned About McDonald’s Worker Who Called Police on Him: ‘Wouldn’t Be Good for Her’ if ID Got Out
Gerard Depardieu
French Authorities Request Actor Gérard Depardieu Serve an 18-Month Suspended Sentence In Sexual Assault Trial
Yolanda Saldivar and Selena Quintanilla
Selena's Killer Is Up for Parole: Why She Thinks She Deserves to Get Out of Prison
Police car lights in night time
Mortician Lost His License — Police Say He Used Storage Unit for Bodies Until They Made Gruesome Discovery
Bryan Kohberger, accused of murder, arrives for a hearing on cameras in the courtroom in Latah County District Court on September 13, 2023 in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger, a former criminology PhD student, was indicted earlier this year in the November 2022 killings of Madison Mogen, 21; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20, in an off-campus apartment near the University of Idaho.
Bryan Kohberger Created a 'Crime Scene How-To Guide' as Part of His Homework, Prosecutors Say
North Bergen Police Chief Robert Farley Jr.
N.J. Police Chief Accused of Spiking Coworkers' Coffee, Pooping on Floors and Sticking Hypodermic Needle into Fellow Officer
Christy Akeo; Paul Akeo
Michigan Couple Being 'Held Captive' in Mexico Prison Following Alleged Dispute with Resort, Family Claims
Canada Rinaldi Bride-to-Be Reveals How She Was Put in The Hospital by Random Man During Her Bachelorette Party in Dallas
Bride-to-Be Knocked Unconscious in 'Horrifying, Shocking Attack' During Her Bachelorette Party
Amanda Knox after the first session of her appeal against her murder conviction on November 24, 2010 in Perugia, Italy ; Amanda Knox is interviewed on Good Morning America on March 25, 2025 in New York.
Where Is Amanda Knox Now? A Look at Her Life 10 Years After Exoneration — and What She's Told Her Young Kids About Her Time in Prison
Martin Villalobos Junior
Babysitter Checking for 'Monster' in Child’s Room Finds Man Hiding Under the Bed: Police
USPS
3 N.Y.C. Postal Workers Allegedly Kidnapped, Attempted to Rape Co-Worker in Back of Truck After Party, D.A. Says
Gerhardt Konig
Doctor Accused of Trying to Push Wife Off Scenic Hawaii Cliff Charged with Attempted Murder, Bail Set at $5 Million
Jayden Dandridge wanted
Suspect Identified in Memphis Shooting That Left 1 Dead and Rapper Sauce Walka Injured
Kanye West, Bianca Censori at the 67th GRAMMY Awards
Kanye West Hit with Copyright Lawsuit by German Singer Whose 'Values Are Contrary' to Those of the Rapper
Lindsay and Robert Shiver
Ex-NFL Player's Wife Texted 2 Words: 'Kill Him.' Now She's a Suspect — and Claims It Was Just a Figure of Speech
Mianna Roach
Daughter Loved Dad 'Her Whole Little Life.' Then He Killed Her Before Turning Gun on Himself
David Ibarra, a U.S. Air Force member accused of paying a Long Island girl for nude photos and video using the online game Roblox.
U.S. Airman Impersonated Teen, Paid 9-Year-Old Girl for Explicit Material: Prosecutors
Running back LeShon Johnson of the Arizona Cardinals moves the ball during a game against the New York Jets at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Jets won the game, 31-21
Ex-Heisman Trophy Candidate Accused of Setting 'Depraved' Record: Most Dogs Seized by Feds in 'Cruel' Fighting Ring
Lady Gaga attends the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 17, 2025.
Lady Gaga Sued by Surf Company over 'Near Identical' Mayhem Logo as Her Lawyer Slams Brand's Claims as 'Opportunistic'
Danielle Baxter; Jordan Baxter
Wife Posted About Other Women ‘Plotting’ Against Her Marriage Days Before Allegedly Killing Husband and Leaving Body Outside