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13:43 Sister of victim in El Paso Walmart mass shooting hugs gunman in court

Yolanda Tinajero said in court she wanted to hug the man who killed her brother and 22 others in a racist attack. The judge let her.

11:31 'Sadistic killer' Moises Mendoza to be executed for woman's murder in Texas. What to know

Mendoza is set to be executed by lethal injection for the murder of Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson in Farmersville, Texas on March 18, 2004.

11:31 Alabama mom rebuilding life was killed in 'twisted fantasy' by cousin, cousin's boyfriend

Tracy Lynn Wilemon was thriving after rebuilding her life following a divorce. Then her cousin and her cousin's boyfriend raped and murdered her.

07:38 Southern California judge found guilty of murdering his wife in 2023

Jurors rejected Jeffrey Ferguson’s testimony that he accidentally shot his wife, convicting him of second-degree murder on April 22, prosecutors said.

04:51 DOJ hits Tren de Aragua gang members with RICO charges for murder, sex trafficking

Attorney General Pam Bondi said charging the 27 people would \

02:24 'It was an exorcism': Texas man arrested in mother's fatal beating in her bedroom

Alexander Taylor Valdez answered the door holding a Bible and had what appeared to be blood on his face, neck, torso, hands and feet, a court record says.

02:24 Arizona jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty in trial for conspiring to kill husband

Lori Vallow Daybell, an Idaho mother convicted in the murder of her two youngest children, has been found guilty in her former husband's killing.

19:39 How a former killer for a major crime family became a New Jersey councilman

John Alite, who has served time in prison in connection with multiple murders and shootings, is serving as a town councilman in New Jersey.

22/04 Ex-church official at Ohio megachurch charged with rape, accused of grooming young girls

Gary Thomas Keesee Jr., the son of the founders of Faith Life Church, faces charges of rape and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

22/04 Alabama killer whose crime was 'twisted fantasy' set to be executed. Who is James Osgood?

James Osgood and his girlfriend, Tonya Vandyke, were convicted of the 2010 murder of Vandyke's cousin, Tracy Brown, after attacking and raping her.

22/04 'Trying to get through it together': FSU students return with tears, flower-lined walkways

Little was ordinary about the April 21 morning as pensive students walked a flower-lined path through the FSU campus days after the shooting.

22/04 Feds offer up to $5M for highest-ranking MS-13 leader's arrest, conviction

Federal prosecutors said that Yulan Andony Archaga Carías was charged in 2021 with racketeering, drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

22/04 Handyman charged with murder of 82-year-old woman found buried under a shed

Jeffrey Zizz, 47, faces charges of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping, and unlawful disposal of human remains, officials announced April 21.

22/04 Woman dragged out of Idaho town hall asks for $5 million in damages, 6 men charged

A Republican town hall in Coeur d’Alene erupted in chaos as a heckler was forcibly removed by security officers. Six men have been charged.

22/04 Texas county commissioner injured, husband killed in stabbing, grandson arrested

A Texas commissioner was injured and her husband was killed after they were allegedly stabbed by their grandson, police said.

21/04 El Paso Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius pleads guilty, gets life without parole

Patrick Crusius, the gunman who fatally shot 23 people at a Walmart in Texas, pleaded guilty to capital murder and will receive life without parole.

21/04 'I turned into the devil': Moises Mendoza, a 'sadistic' killer, set for Texas execution

Moises Mendoza is set to be executed by lethal injection on April 23 for the murder of Rachelle O'Neil Tolleson in Farmersville, Texas in 2004.

20/04 Parkland shooting survivors feel same terror at FSU: 'Something has to change'

FSU senior Jason Leavy has survived mass shootings at two different schools in seven years.

20/04 2014 FSU shooting victim angry over latest gun violence: 'We only have one life'

Ronny Ahmed was one of three people injured in the last FSU shooting at Strozier Library.

19/04 Meeting Timothy McVeigh: Interview with a mass murderer

Timothy McVeigh spoke to USA TODAY 10 months after his arrest for detonating a 4,800-pound bomb on the doorstep of the Oklahoma City federal building.

19/04 New records show suspected FSU shooter had troubling fascination with hate groups

Records obtained by the Anti-Defamation League show the suspected Florida State University gunman held a fascination with Hitler and Nazi Germany.

19/04 'It’s inconceivable': FSU mourns campus shooting victims

The two men killed in the mass shooting at Florida State University were identified as beloved members of their communities by family and friends.

19/04 Feds: Kansas City man hurled Molotov cocktail at Tesla dealership, burned vehicles

The Justice Department said Owen McIntire was on spring break from college when he firebombed a Missouri Tesla dealership, damaging two Cybertrucks.

19/04 Family of Karmelo Anthony, accused of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, speaks out

Family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing fellow teen Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, recently spoke publicly.

18/04 Woman who underwent botched cosmetic surgery by fake NYC doctor has died, police say

The unlicensed doctor, Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, was arrested on March 28.

18/04 Man convicted of murder after shooting woman who shut down his catcall

James Johnson admitted to killing Nikki Loffredo. But he said he'd aimed at the ground and only meant to frighten her after he felt 'disrespected.'

18/04 'I'm scared': FSU student records experience sheltering during active shooter alert

A shooting at Florida State University left 2 dead and 6 injured. One student recorded video on her phone as she hid with classmates.

18/04 Video released in fatal police shooting of autistic Idaho teenager

Victor Perez, 17, also had cerebral palsy. He was shot by police during an encounter on April 5 and died days later. The investigation is ongoing.

18/04 Michigan man gets prison for bomb threat to Carnival cruise ship his girlfriend was on

A Michigan man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for making a bomb threat against a cruise his girlfriend's family was on.

18/04 2 dead, 6 injured at FSU. There have been at least 81 mass shootings in 2025

More than 80 victims have been killed in 81 mass shootings across the U.S. in 2025, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive.

18/04 Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

17/04 Missing Washington state woman's remains found under shed, handyman named person of interest

Marcia Norman, 82, disappeared under suspicious circumstances from her home in Tenino. Her remains were found on April 9 under recently-built shed.

17/04 Officer shoots at 'vicious dog' who tried to attack near Boston Marathon finish line

The incident happened around 9:20 a.m. Thursday as organizers and volunteers were working along the race course ahead of Monday's marathon.

17/04 'Active shooter' reported at FSU, university sends out shelter in place alert

There is an active shooter on Florida State University Campus, according to an alert sent from the university.

17/04 Will Menendez brothers go free? Resentencing hearing begins

Resentencing is one of the potential pathways to freedom being pursued by Erik and Lyle Menendez, serving life for their parents' murders.

17/04 Mom accused of threatening Indiana teacher over assignment that included rainbow flag

The woman was charged with possession of a firearm on school property after the incident at an Indianapolis school.

17/04 Georgia officials arrest couple in connection to 24-year-old cold case

Georgia officials said two arrests were made in connection to a cold case involving a man found dead in a Wendy’s parking lot in 2001.

16/04 A man is charged after dogs kill his neighbor. He's also linked to a separate murder case.

Shortly before the attack on March 23, a neighbor texted Marshall Garrett that his dogs were in the victim's backyard, court documents say.

16/04 A man is serving 45 years for murder. He just confessed to killing another woman.

Tyler Wilkins, 23, confessed to fatally stabbing 19-year-old Jorden Nebling, who was reported missing out of Greenville County, S.C. in October 2020.

16/04 Jury selected in Karen Read murder trial. When do opening statements begin?

Jury selection is complete in Karen Read's second murder trial, paving the way for the prosecution and defense to make their opening statements.

16/04 Suspect in custody, 4 wounded after shooting rampage at Dallas high school

The rampage took place at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas.

16/04 Warrant says arson suspect targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro over views on Palestine: Report

A warrant obtained by news outlet PennLive details Cody Balmer's potential motive behind the arson attack at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.

16/04 Salvadoran man convicted of killing, raping Maryland mother Rachel Morin in 2023

Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree rape, third-degree sex offense and kidnapping, prosecutors said.

16/04 Detroit 'Vice Lords' gang member guilty of racketeering, assault in prison

The Justice Department said Anthony Zigler is part of the AVLN gang and stabbed a fellow inmate at a Michigan jail to maintain his status.

16/04 Connecticut man allegedly held captive for over 20 years speaks out: 'I reclaim control'

The man who police say was held captive in his Connecticut home for more than two decades is speaking out, saying he is “much better and stronger.”

16/04 Video shows Venezuelan man tackled by federal agents in New Hampshire court

In a video released by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, a Venezuelan man showing up to a court date is tackled by federal agents.

15/04 Teen accused of fatally stabbing Texas track athlete released after posting $250K bond

Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old accused of stabbing another Texas track athlete to death, was released after posting a $250,000 bond on April 14.

15/04 Man charged in PA governor's mansion fire got past state police protecting Shapiro

Governors are usually protected by members of their state police forces. Suspect Cody Balmer managed to evade them in Pennsylvania arson attack.

15/04 Church deacon killed protecting others after gunfire erupts at Easter egg hunt

Eddie Shed, a Mississippi church deacon, was fatally shot protecting others from a dispute that erupted into gunfire at an Easter egg hunt.

15/04 A Florida store owner is arrested. The offense? Selling human bones in her shop and online.

Kymberlee Schopper, 52, was charged with the purchase and sale of human organs and tissue.

15/04 Arson attack on Gov. Shapiro: Suspect ordered held while police try to unravel mystery

Suspect Cody Balmer faces charges that include attempted murder, aggravated arson, burglary and terrorism.

15/04 Colorado funeral home owner who kept body inside a hearse for over a year pleads guilty

Miles Harford, 34, pleaded guilty on April 14 to one felony count of abuse of a corpse and one misdemeanor count of theft, prosecutors announced.

15/04 Feds: Georgia man threatened in texts to kill Tulsi Gabbard, husband

The Justice Department said Aliakbar Mohammad Amin sent texts directly to DNI Tulsi Gabbard's husband, saying he'll kill the couple's family

14/04 Woman sentenced in human smuggling plot that led to 16 drowning deaths off US coast, prosecutors say

Yaquelin Dominguez-Nieves was sentenced to 7½ years in prison for her role in an immigrant smuggling ring that led to the deaths of 16 people, prosecutors said.

14/04 Walmart employee suspected of fatally shooting 2 co-workers dies of injuries

Walmart employee Dwayne Eduh was accused of fatally shooting two of his co-workers, Khalaf Barksdale and Akeela Clarke. Eduh later died of his injuries.

14/04 Police in Minnesota arrest a person outside of the UnitedHealthcare headquarters

A person was taken into custody outside the UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota following a large police presence.

14/04 Photos capture extensive damage to Gov. Josh Shapiro's home after arson attack

A man suspected of throwing Molotov cocktails into Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home was arrested. Photos show the damage caused by the fires.

14/04 Man charged in arson attack at Gov. Josh Shapiro's home: What we know

Authorities have charged Cody Balmer in connection with the suspected arson at the home of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

13/04 Police search for arsonist after overnight fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home

A fire that broke out at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home on April 13 around 2 a.m. is considered an \

13/04 Wisconsin teen accused of killing parents plotted to kill Trump, FBI says

Authorities believe Nikita Casap's parents were fatally shot more than two weeks before the gruesome discovery of their bodies.

13/04 Autistic teen shot by police in Idaho dies, and a community is 'torn apart'

Victor Perez, 17, was shot by officers responding to a call of a man with a knife when he was shot 9 times in his backyard in Pocatello.

13/04 A mass shooter slaughtered her husband at a bank. What she thinks about two years later

After losing her husband in the Old National Bank mass shooting, Maryanne Elliott is sharing her grief journey to help other people grieve better.

13/04 Woman who reportedly fostered 200 kids accused of leaving girl at exotic animal collector

Brenda Ruth Deutsch, a 70-year-old Missouri woman, is accused of abusing a girl and leaving her with an exotic animal owner in Texas.

13/04 No fishing here! Woman holds teens at gunpoint as horrified dad watches on FaceTime

A woman is charged after drawing a weapon on teens she said were fishing on her Florida property. The incident raised questions about property rights.

12/04 Wife of famed California hairdresser found guilty of his murder: 'Cold and calculated'

Monica Sementilli was found guilty of murdering her husband, famed hairdresser Fabio Sementilli, in 2017 at their Woodland Hills home.

12/04 DOJ charges Pennsylvania man for posting YouTube threats to kill Trump, ICE agents

Federal prosecutors said that Shawn Monper used the YouTube account \

12/04 Mikal Mahdi executed by firing squad in South Carolina for off-duty officer's brutal murder

The state's execution protocols called for a hood to be pulled over Mahdi's head before three volunteer corrections staff shot him in the heart at the same time.

11/04 A firing squad is set to execute South Carolina inmate Mikal Mahdi today. What to know.

Under the state's execution protocols, the firing squad will put a hood over Mahdi's head and shoot him in the heart simultaneously with three bullets.

10/04 'Tragic story': Mom, 3 children found dead in Oregon home, prompting investigation

Hong Phuong Le, 37, and her three children ages 7, 5 and 2 were found dead on Tuesday at a home in Cornelius, Oregon.

10/04 Man killed in hit-and-run while trying to stop robbery at brother's business in California

Police are investigating the death of a man who died on Wednesday while trying to stop a shoplifter at his brother's Great Discount Store.

10/04 Bikers Against Child Abuse leader arrested for child porn in New York

A biker who leads a local New York group against child abuse was accused of possessing and disseminating child pornography, police said.

10/04 Charges dropped against Massachusetts college students over alleged 'catch a predator' plot

Charges have been dropped against the five Assumption University students allegedly involved in a 'catch a predator' plot on the school's campus.

10/04 Supreme Court denies request to halt Karen Read murder retrial as jury selection nears end

Karen Read asked the nation's highest court for a stay of her retrial while she waits to see if the court will overturn two charges against her.

10/04 Murdered South Carolina officer, new wife had big dreams on land where he was killed

Amy Tripp Myers recalled how on the day of her husband's murder, he just wanted to stay in bed kissing and holding her but that he had to leave.

10/04 Jury convicts man who shot groundskeeper for blowing leaves onto property

The jury found a Washington, D.C. man guilty of aggravated assault and firearm violations for shooting a groundskeeper in the wrist.

10/04 Alabama parents arrested after 4-year-old accidentally shoots himself in snake-filled home

A 4-year-old boy's parents face multiple charges, including first-degree assault, after the child shot himself in the family's reptile-filled home.

10/04 DOJ moves to drop case against Virginia man it called top MS-13 leader in US

They accused him of leading East Coast operations for the transnational gang and one of three top leaders in the U.S. He was living in a garage.

09/04 'He killed my kid over grits and eggs': Family mourns loss of teen killed at Waffle House

Florwer Carlin Lizano Jr. has been charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 killing of 18-year-old Waffle House employee Burlie Dawson Locklear III.

09/04 Two teens arrested in mother's stabbing at rental vacation home in Utah

Two teens, ages 16 and 17, have been charged with the first-degree murder of a 47-year-old mother at a rental home in Utah.

09/04 Idaho police department faces scrutiny after officers shoot disabled teen 9 times

The Pocatello Police Department in Idaho is facing intense scrutiny after officers shot a physically and mentally disabled teenager.

09/04 Arizona prisoner who led 15-day prison standoff in 2004 accused of killing 3 inmates

Arizona inmate Ricky Wassenaar, currently serving 16 life sentences, is now being accused of killing three inmates.

09/04 3 dead and 3 injured after shooting in Virginia; investigation remains ongoing

The shooting remains an \

09/04 'Epitome of evil' or victim of system? Who is Mikal Mahdi, set for firing squad execution

South Carolina is set to execute 42-year-old Mikal Mahdi by firing squad for killing an off-duty police officer who was ambushed, shot nine times and set on fire.

09/04 80-year-old man allegedly shoots, kills man hunting turkeys in California: Sheriff

An 80-year-old California man is accused of allegedly shooting and killing another man in what police called a “turkey hunting” incident.

09/04 California man pleads guilty to trying to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, faces up to life in prison.

09/04 'Fledgling serial killer' Michael Tanzi executed in Florida for woman's brutal murder

Florida executed Michael Tanzi on Tuesday for the murder of a beloved Miami Herald employee who was attacked in broad daylight on her lunch break in 2000.

09/04 North Carolina dad accused of killing child's grandmother with car, running off afterwards

A 35-year-old North Carolina father has been arrested after police accused him backing over his child's maternal grandmother with a car, killing her.

09/04 'I did it': Texas teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing cites self-defense

A lawyer for 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony says his legal team is trying to get his $1 million bond lowered. Fundraisers have drawn hundreds of thousands of dollars for him.

08/04 Ohio substitute teacher allegedly offered high schooler $2K to kill husband, records say

Court records say Stephanie Demetrius, 44, asked a teen to kill her husband for $2,000. Demetrius has a substitute teaching license.

08/04 Remains found 29 years ago near Charlotte stadium ID'ed as woman last heard from in 1991

Human remains were found in 1996 near what's now called Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Nearly three decades later, they've been identified.

08/04 Michael Tanzi to be executed in Florida today for Miami woman's murder. What to know.

Florida is set to execute death row inmate Michael Tanzi on Tuesday for the murder of a beloved Miami Herald employee who was attacked while on her lunch break.

08/04 'Violent serial predator': Chicago man charged with sexual assaults dating back to 2022

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke unveiled charges against a man prosecutors say terrorized women in the city for years.

08/04 A 13-year-old California boy's soccer coach has been charged with his murder

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07/04 Man arrested after woman whispers 'help me' to Amazon delivery driver in Florida

Frank Mandolini was arrested on March 28 after an Amazon delivery driver called 911 to report that a woman sought help from him during a delivery.

07/04 Lori Vallow Daybell trial over death of 4th husband gets underway. How the case got here

Lori Vallow Daybell is on trial again. She was convicted in 2023 in Idaho of killing her children and conspiring to kill her husband's first wife.

07/04 4 sisters survive a meat cleaver stabbing attack. The 11-year-old managed to call 911.

The 11-year-old 911 caller identified the attacker as her uncle, police said. However, the relation is under investigation.

07/04 Florida captain seen in viral confrontation with fisherman arrested, charged

Records show that Brock Horner has bonded out of jail. The victim's lawyer released a statement asking the public to stop threatening the captain.

07/04 'My best friend': Tough, world-traveling Miami woman's murder devastated family, friends

Janet Acosta was loved hiking and the outdoors, was so tough she once ran a marathon with a kidney infection and had a dog named Murphy Brown.

07/04 'Fledgling serial killer' Michael Tanzi to be executed for woman's brutal murder. Who is he?

Florida is set to execute the 48-year-old Tanzi by lethal injection for the 2000 rape and murder of former Miami Herald employee Janet Acosta.

05/04 A cop dead in the snow, a girlfriend on trial. Why Karen Read is a true-crime obsession

How does the death of a cop in a small town become a true-crime sensation? Experts say many factors are fueling attention to the trial of Karen Read.

05/04 Seven 'emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada man who said some came from Joe Exotic

Animal welfare workers recovered the tigers in cages at the Pahrump home of longtime big cat handler Karl Mitchell on Wednesday.

05/04 Georgia man admits to helping Nigerian con men in sextortion plot

Johnathan Green pleaded guilty to his part in a 5-person scheme to accept money from sextortion victims, and send it as Bitcoin to a Nigerian man.

04/04 Suspect arrested after woman reportedly beaten while in Dallas for bachelorette celebration

Police said 27-year-old Trevon Woodards is facing multiple assault charges in connection to the March 23 attack.

04/04 Man arrested in fatal shooting of beloved Catholic priest in Kansas, police say

Police arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of Arul Carasala, a beloved Catholic priest, in northeast Kansas.

04/04 Karen Read asks US Supreme Court to toss charges as murder retrial begins

Karen Read is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review her case as her second murder trial in the death of her boyfriend begins.

04/04 2 killed, 3 hospitalized after mass shooting at Indiana bar, alleged shooter arrested

Police arrested Caprice Cashaw, 31, in connection with the deadly mass shooting at Portside Pub in Hammond, a city in Lake County.

04/04 Fake NYC doctor charged after botched butt implant procedure leaves woman brain dead

Felipe Hoyos Foronda is charged with assault and unauthorized practice of a profession. Police said they caught him at JFK trying to flee the country.

04/04 A Maryland dad was sent to El Salvador prison by mistake. Can his community get him back?

An 'administrative error' sent a Maryland father of a 5-year-old autistic son to prison in El Salvador. His family is fighting for his return.

03/04 State Department warns US travelers about visiting The Bahamas

The State Department has updated its travel advisory for The Bahamas to warn visitors about violent crime and other potential risks.

03/04 Former Green Beret in North Carolina was killed, dismembered by his wife, police say

Clinton Bonnell was reported missing in January. His remains were found in a pond near his home; police say he'd told his wife he wanted a divorce.

03/04 A newborn baby is found dead in a New Hampshire pond. Police are searching for answers.

Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr said whoever placed Baby Jane Doe in the park’s pond likely did so between March 25 and March 27.

03/04 Luigi Mangione could face death penalty in CEO slaying. How rare are these federal cases?

Luigi Mangione, 26, accused in the slaying of CEO Brian Thompson, is up for the death penalty if he's convicted on federal charges. Here's why.

03/04 Man who killed 10 in Buffalo mass shooting wants death penalty trial relocated to NYC

Payton Gendron says he can't get a fair trial in Buffalo and wants his death penalty case moved to NYC

03/04 North Dakota mayor resigns after texting lewd video to city attorney

Minot Mayor Tom Ross resigned from office Tuesday after an investigation into a lewd video he sent to the city's top attorney in January.

03/04 Stabbing at Texas track meet leaves one teen dead, another charged with murder

Police said an altercation between two teens led to the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, 17, outside of a track meet in Frisco, Texas.

03/04 Covenant school shooter sought notoriety, Nashville police investigation finds

Metro Nashville Police closed the Covenant School shooting investigation and released a 48-page report.

03/04 Man accused of killing Walgreens worker allegedly had grudge against pharmacies, police say

A man in California is accused of walking into a Walgreens pharmacy on Monday and shooting an employee to death, Madera police said.

02/04 'Where is Karen?': Police who started cold case podcast find woman's remains after 42 years

The remains belong to 23-year-old Karen Schepers, who was last seen leaving a bar around 1 a.m. on April 16, 1983 in Carpentersville, Illinois.

02/04 See photos from inside Connecticut home where police say woman held stepson for 20 years

Waterbury police released images of the home where they say a man was held captive by his stepmother for over 20 years. See the photos.

02/04 Idaho man charged with battery after allegedly hitting pro-Musk protester with car

An Idaho man was charged with aggravated battery following an incident where police alleged he struck a pro-Elon Musk protestor with his car.

01/04 Live updates: JFK assassination takes center stage at hearing; Oliver Stone to testify

The assassination of former President John F. Kennedy will take center stage at a closely watched House hearing on Tuesday.

01/04 Karen Read’s second murder trial began today. How will this one be different?

Karen Read is accused of murdering her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, after a night of drinking.

01/04 'He died a hero': Roughly 100 cats and sanctuary owner die in fire

Lisa Jaeger, heading recovery efforts for the surviving cats, said her friend died trying to save the animals.

31/03 Florida boy dies after drinking bottle of apple juice containing meth, woman charged

A Florida woman was charged with one count of aggravated manslaughter of a child after the death of the 5-year-old boy.

31/03 Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre says she has 'days to live' after car crash

Giuffre accused Epstein of sexually trafficking her to Prince Andrew and others when she was 17 years old.

31/03 A girl went missing in 1975. Her remains, found cross-county, have finally been identified.

The partial skeletal remains were found on March 22, 1995 in Santa Cruz County. They were recently identified as those of 13-year-old Laura O’Malley.

31/03 Two people arrested in connection to train robberies of Nike shoes

The arrests come amid a string of train heists targeting Nike shoes around the West.

31/03 Miami-Dade bus driver opens fire on 2 passengers after argument, shoots both dead: Reports

An investigation is underway after a Miami-Dade bus driver shot and killed two passengers, reports say.

30/03 These kids went missing for years. Why experts say parental abductions need attention.

Parents who are left behind face skepticism, but family abductions are more common than those committed by strangers and can be dangerous for kids.

29/03 2 dead, 4 injured after mass shooting in Washington neighborhood

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a large house party just south of Tacoma. Dozens of young people were reportedly running and screaming.

29/03 An Ohio State University student was killed in 2000. A suspect was just charged.

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29/03 Police issue Amber alert for 2 kids after finding their mom stabbed to death in Utah home

A Utah man who prompted an Amber Alert for his children was arrested in the stabbing death of their mother, who was found in a burning home.

29/03 13-year-old Texas boy charged with murder in girl's shooting at playground: 'Senseless'

Police say 14-year-old Anaya Zachary was shot at the playground and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Her family says she was shot four times.

28/03 Heart-shaped notes found in socks for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione

Prosecutors revealed heart-shaped notes were hidden among socks later given to Luigi Mangione, who is charged in the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.

28/03 What to know about Selena Quintanilla, her killer Yolanda Saldívar denied parole

"Queen of Tejano" Selena died 30 years ago this month. A parole board declined to release her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, this week.

28/03 12-year-old dies after multiple forced ice baths as 'punishment,' police say

A child died Saturday in Ohio after he was forced to do 'corporal punishments,' police say. His core body temperature was 74 degrees at time of death.

28/03 Man arrested in connection with Las Vegas Tesla arson facing federal charges

A man who allegedly set several Tesla vehicles on fire in Las Vegas has been arrested and is facing federal charges.

28/03 Babysitter arrested after 3-year-old girl stabbed to death while father was at work

The 41-year-old babysitter was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of the 3-year-old girl in Las Vegas, police say.

28/03 Once-powerful senator gets 10 years for sexually exploiting children in Europe

Raymon Holmberg served as a North Dakota state senator, representing Grand Forks from 1977 to 2022. The Prague trips were between 2011 and 2021.

27/03 Conjugal visits should be suspended after 2 women killed, California prosecutor says

Two women were visiting their significant others in prison when they were allegedly killed last year.

27/03 Trump administration captured 'very violent' top street gang leader. What is MS-13?

A look at the MS-13, a gang which began in Los Angeles but has emerged as a powerful force throughout Central America.

27/03 Leader of violent MS-13 gang arrested in Virginia, feds say

Alleged Mara Salvatrucha-13 gang leader was arrested in Virginia early Thursday, say federal officials, including AG Pam Bondi

27/03 She went missing in 1983. Human remains have been found in a car linked to her.

Investigators found a vehicle and license plates matching those belonging to Karen Schepers, who was 23 years old when she went missing in 1983.

27/03 Yosemite National Park worker found with severe injuries in employee housing unit dies

While NPS did not identify the woman, the statement said she was an employee of Yosemite Hospitality from Fresno, California.

27/03 DC men behind $1.2M Brink's robbery spree sentenced to decades in prison

William Brock and Anthony Antwon McNair, Jr., both from D.C., were sentenced to more than 54 years and over 31 years in prison, respectively.

27/03 Police officers get 3-day suspensions over violent arrest of deaf Black man with cerebral palsy

The violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin in August 2024 drew public outcry after footage of the encounter was released. McAlpin was jailed for three weeks.

26/03 PA woman claimed a noose was placed at her desk. Police say only her DNA was found on it.

The woman initially reported to police that she found a noose at her office desk at Allentown City Hall in early January.

26/03 11 puppies found dead in bookbag on the side of the road in Ohio: 'Pretty disturbing'

“The puppies were very young, maybe around 10 days old,” an animal charity official told local media.

26/03 Keimani Latigue's father is arrested for her murder. Police say the case is 'horrific'.

Darnell Jones, 33, was wanted in Toledo on kidnapping and murder charges after investigators discovered the body of 13-year-old Keimani Latigue.

26/03 A man is arrested in Hawaii. He's accused of trying to kill his wife on a hiking trail.

Gerhardt Konig,46, is accused of trying to push his wife off a hiking trail on O'ahu.

26/03 Human remans found near New Hampshire golf course identified as woman missing since 2020

Amanda Grazewski's remains were found near the Hoodkroft Country Club golf course on Thursday, just over five years after she went missing.

26/03 Gun control group wants to show you how and where guns are being used

New database uses AI to provide near real-time updates on how and where guns are being used across the U.S.

26/03 6 people accused of torturing, holding man captive for a week: 'Extremely disturbing'

Six people are accused of torturing a man in Maumee, Ohio for seven days, including beating him with a metal bat and depriving him of food.

26/03 Texas prosecutors will no longer pursue the death penalty in 2019 Walmart attack

El Paso District Attorney James Montoya will not seek the death penalty against Patrick Crucius, the Walmart mass shooter.

25/03 A missing teen girl was found dead in Toledo, Ohio. Her father is now wanted for murder.

Keimani Latigue, 13, was found dead Monday in an abandoned Toledo home nearly a week after disappearing, according to police.

25/03 4 men in critical condition after Sunday shooting at after-hours Houston bar

The Houston Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred at an after-hours bar in Houston early Sunday morning.

25/03 Texas janitor sentenced for urinating in women's water bottles, infecting one with herpes

Lucio Diaz, 53, was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to urinating in women's water bottles at a medical building in 2022.

25/03 Failed GOP candidate turned attempted political killer. Why did he do it?

Solomon Peña, 40, was found guilty in New Mexico of orchestrating attacks on Democratic lawmakers, including two who certified his election loss.

24/03 Incendiary devices found at Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, police say

Austin police have launched a bomb investigation after 'suspicious devices' were found at a Tesla dealership in north Austin on Monday.

24/03 Bomb squad called after Texas police find incendiary devices at Tesla dealership

The discovery of incendiary devices at a Texas Tesla dealership adds to a growing list of vandalism or attempted violence targeting the vehicles.

24/03 3 in critical condition after man accused of shooting delivery drivers, wrong-way crash

Lonneil Mason, 34, is in critical condition after authorities say he shot at delivery vans and hit a different vehicle head-on, injuring two women.

24/03 Pennsylvania fire chief charged with child abuse, dropping infant daughter

Falls Township police allege that suspended fire chief Brian Salt intentionally dropped his 3-month-old daughter after she couldn't stop crying.

24/03 Colorado woman charged with criminal negligence after elderly mother killed by dogs

The daughter of a 76-year-old woman killed in a dog attack in early February was arrested Friday and charged with criminal negligence causing death.

24/03 4 arrested, including 3 teenagers, after deadly New Mexico park shooting

Tomas Rivas, 20, and three teenage boys were each charged with three open counts of murder with additional charges pending, authorities said.

24/03 Attorney fatally shot; brother arrested while joining family at scene, Phoenix police say

Phoenix police arrested Christopher Arthur Eaves on March 21 in the fatal shooting of his older brother, defense attorney James Arthur Eaves.

23/03 Immigrant women describe 'hell on earth' in ICE detention

No shower for days, cameras trained on the toilet, women crammed into cells 'like sardines,' among the allegations.

22/03 Convicted murderer accused of killing wife in northern California prison during visit

Northern California inmate David Brinson is accused of killing his wife Stephanie during a November visit, according to multiple media reports.

22/03 Timeline: University of Idaho murder case and the arrest of Bryan Kohberger

A timeline of the University of Idaho murders and the arrest of Bryan Kohberger, who is charged in the case.

22/03 3 dead, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at New Mexico park

The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Friday at Young Park, police in Las Cruces, New Mexico, said.

22/03 Video catches former megachurch pastor sneaking into woman's home in stalking case

A jury has convicted former pastor Sergio Guardia of burglary and stalking. Video captured him going into his former congregant's home.

22/03 Federal jury convicts 2 of Iran-backed murder-for-hire plot to kill U.S. journalist

The journalist, Masih Alinejad, was targeted for her criticisms of Iran's human rights abuses across the globe.

22/03 Covert ops, Oswald surveillance and the JFK files. Here's more we've learned.

JFK assassination experts are finding potentially explosive new material in the vast trove of top-secret records that President Trump ordered released

21/03 Stick-up at the cellphone store: USA's new heists go after iPhones and not bank vaults.

A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for robbing four cell phone stores. His spree is the latest in the trend.

21/03 A joy ride in a stolen car ends as kids kill a bicyclist. Should they face murder charges?

Boys, 11 and 13, are being charged with murder after a fatal hit-and-run. Can kids be too young to face murder charges? Depends what state you're in.

21/03 Bryan Kohberger allegedly bought military-style knife in months before Idaho student stabbings

Prosecutors say Bryan Kohberger’s Amazon click history shows him buying a knife similarly used in the Idaho murders.

21/03 Florida executes Edward Thomas James in 2nd execution of the day in the US, 4th this week

James was executed by lethal injection for the brutal 1993 murders of 58-year-old Elizabeth \

20/03 Man last seen with missing student Sudiksha Konanki returns to US: What we know

Joshua Riibe, a witness in Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance, left the Dominican Republic. Here's the latest in where the case stands.

20/03 Spring Break trip turns violent after man bites off person's ear in brawl

The brutal attack took place on Saint Patrick's Day on a Fort Myers Beach, the Lee County Sheriff's Office reported.

20/03 Former Indiana teacher facing child molestation charges involving students as young as 13

Brittany Fortinberry, who worked for Marion School District of Martinsville, faces multiple counts of sexual misconduct in connection with the crimes.

20/03 11-year-old boy found stabbed to death at California hotel, mother in custody: Police

Santa Ana Police said officers responded to a La Quinta Inn in Orange County after the mother allegedly dialed 911 to report she had killed her son.

20/03 Michigan shooting suspect in custody after injuring one at Beaumont Troy hospital

Police located a suspect following a shooting Thursday morning at a hospital in Michigan.

20/03 Man executed in Oklahoma for murder of 23-year-old woman: 'I consider this a mercy'

Oklahoma executed Wendell Grissom on Thursday for the murder of 23-year-old Amber Matthews in front of her best friend’s two young daughters in 2005.

20/03 Connecticut woman says biological son was held captive by 'monsters' for 20 years: Reports

A Connecticut woman who identified herself as the biological mother of Kimberly Sullivan's stepson has reportedly spoken out about the case.

20/03 Hip hop entrepreneur Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr. accused of murder, extortion: DOJ

Federal authorities in Los Angeles have charged Eugene 'Big U' Henley Jr. for allegedly running a criminal enterprise connected to a 2021 murder.

20/03 Third child arrested in bicyclist's hit-and-run death; 11-year-old charged with murder

A 16-year-old has been arrested in the hit-and-run death of a New Mexico bicyclist Scott Habermehl that was filmed and uploaded to social media.

19/03 Survivors of deadly Oklahoma home invasion to attend execution: 'You shattered lives'

Dreu Kopf was hanging out at home with her young daughters and dear friend Amber Matthews when Wendell Grissom barged in and began shooting.

19/03 Man picking up Happy Meals for grandchildren killed in Texas McDonald's shootout

Jorge Arbaiza, 61, was fatally shot Sunday night while picking up Happy Meals for his grandchildren inside a Texas McDonald's.

19/03 Aaron Gunches executed for 2002 murder, marking Arizona's first execution since 2022

Arizona executed Aaron Gunches for the 2002 murder of his girlfriend's ex-lover. It's the state's first execution in three years.

19/03 11-year-old in custody after hit-and-run killing of New Mexico bicyclist filmed on video

In the footage, one of the boys told the driver to “hurry up” and hit the bicyclist before he made his turn in the early hours of May 29, 2024.

19/03 'I'm not a monster': Wendell Grissom to be executed in Oklahoma for home invasion murder

Wendell Arden Grissom has been described in court records as someone who is “much more than the worst thing he did.\

19/03 Alleged MS-13 leader on FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted' list extradited from Mexico to US

Francisco Javier Román-Bardales is believed to be a \

19/03 Firefighter fired after allegedly sharing photos of Georgia twin brothers' death scene

A volunteer firefighter in Georgia was charged with a misdemeanor over allegations of sharing photos of the death scene of twins on Bell Mountain.

19/03 US airman charged with murder of missing South Dakota woman

Quinterius Charles Chappelle is accused of killing Sahela Toka Win Sangrait on the Ellsworth Air Force Base in western South Dakota in August 2024.

18/03 He promised to rehabilitate dangerous dogs. Then he killed them and pocketed the money

Ex-Union County Ohio Humane executive director Steffen Baldwin was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for animal cruelty, theft and other charges.

18/03 35 years later, boyfriend charged with murder in disappearance of young mom in Iowa

Barbara Lenz went missing in 1989 but the case went cold. Her boyfriend was charged last week with first-degree murder thanks to a new cold case unit.

18/03 Molotov cocktails, gun used to destroy Tesla cars at Las Vegas facility, police say

Five Tesla vehicles were damaged or destroyed at a Las Vegas facility Tuesday. Police believe the suspect used Molotov cocktails to set the blaze.

18/03 A man was killed on a bike. Police say 3 boys, 2 charged with murder, planned to hit him.

Two teens, 13 and 15, are charged with murder following the death of a bicyclist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An 11-year-old could also face charges.

18/03 Utah man murdered by ex-partner's boyfriend 'wanted to help people'. Who was Ted Price?

The family of Ted Price, who was murdered by Aaron Gunches in 2002, described him as a man who \

18/03 The first nitrogen gas execution in Louisiana could happen today. Here's what to know.

Death row inmate Jessie Hoffman's attorneys have been arguing that he shouldn't be executed by the controversial and largely untried method.

18/03 New Mexico man pleads guilty to bite attack resulting in amputation

Darold ZunieFeathers, 28, plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon of unusual choice — his mouth.

17/03 Fake dog trainer in Ohio sentenced to probation for stealing money, 'torturing' pets

Jason Jones, owner of Dayton Dog Trainer LLC, \

17/03 Aaron Gunches has fought for his own execution for years. Arizona is about to oblige him.

Arizona is set to execute Aaron Gunches for a 2002 murder. He's been asking to be put to death since being convicted of killing his girlfriend's ex.

17/03 Suspect lit man on fire near Times Square before 'fleeing' scene: NYPD

Police are now searching for the suspect who set a man on fire in the Times Square area of NYC.

17/03 Ex-Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris turns himself into Oklahoma jail after indictment

Former Gateway Church senior pastor, Robert Morris, turned himself into an Oklahoma jail on Monday morning following a five-count felony indictment.

17/03 'I miss her so much': Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate

Elliott's mother and husband remembered her as a loving woman who lit up every room. Her killer is set to become the first Louisiana inmate to die by nitrogen gas.

17/03 Twin brothers found dead in Georgia mountains; family rejects murder-suicide assumption

Officials are still investigating after 19-year-old brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis were found dead on March 8 by hikers.

15/03 Relatives charged in 1997 murder of 81-year-old aunt in plot for inheritance

Gerthie Carolina's death went unsolved for decades. A bloodstained shoe blew the case open.

14/03 Shooter fires at Tesla dealership in Oregon, the location's second such incident this month

The shooter fired more than a dozen times early Thursday morning, causing “extensive damage to cars” and showroom windows, police said.

14/03 What led to pastor Robert Morris' indictment? Here's a timeline of the events

Here is what led up to former Gateway Church senior pastor Robert Morris' indictment, including the accusations brought forth by his alleged victim.

14/03 Arson investigation launched after fire at Bayer executive's New Jersey home

Authorities confirmed an arson investigation at the Madison, New Jersey, home of an executive of global pharma giant Bayer.

14/03 Ohio Dave & Busters worker accused of spying on boy inside restroom stall

A man working at a Dave & Buster’s in Westlake, Ohio was charged with voyeurism after allegedly spying on a boy using the restroom.

14/03 Man allegedly held captive for 20 years: What we know about Kimberly Sullivan's case

Kimberly Sullivan's 32-year-old stepson survived an alleged 20 years of captivity, escaping only after starting a fire. Here's what we know.

14/03 Georgia man who smacked U.S. postal truck with tractor guilty of hate crime

Investigators said the Georgia man intentionally sought out to harm the letter carrier after a confrontation six months earlier.

14/03 Ex-teacher accused of creating AI-generated porn of students in Mississippi

Wilson Jones, a 30-year-old former middle school teacher in Mississippi, is accused of making AI-generated porn videos of teenage students.

13/03 Man seen decapitating sea lion in Northern California wanted, $20K reward offered

NOAA officials are looking for a suspect seen using a black 8-inch knife to remove the deceased sea lion's head.

13/03 US drops lawsuit against shelter provider alleging sexual abuse of migrant kids

The DOJ dropped a civil rights lawsuit filed against Southwest Key Programs alleging its employees had sexually abused unaccompanied minors.

13/03 Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance echoes Natalee Holloway case. Is it affecting travel?

Sudiksha Konanki’s puzzling disappearance comes as thousands of students prepare to embark on spring break trips of their own.

13/03 Worn shoes and ashes in small urns: Reminders of Breonna Taylor remain 5 years after death

March 13 marks five years since police killed Breonna Taylor, but to many who knew and loved her the most, it “feels just like yesterday.”

13/03 Clemency hearing date for Menendez brothers set by California Gov. Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom set a hearing date for brothers Lyle and Eric Menendez that will determine the status of a clemency application.

13/03 Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris indicted on charges of lewd acts with minor

Robert Morris, who was once a spiritual adviser to President Trump, resigned in June after admitting to \

13/03 'Unimaginable': Connecticut woman kept stepson captive for 20 years, police say

Connecticut resident Kimberly Sullivan was arrested and arraigned on Wednesday after she was accused of abuse by her adult stepson. Her attorney says she's innocent.

13/03 What to know about the charges against former Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris

Also a former spiritual advisor to Donald Trump, Robert Morris was indicted on five felony counts stemming from alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old

13/03 Apparent 'swatting call' directed at Southern California hospital prompts large response

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the Loma Linda Hospital was cleared and the incident appeared to be a swatting call.

13/03 20 people charged in Nevada maximum-security prison brawl that left 3 inmates dead

Nevada prosecutors have filed multiple charges against 20 defendants over the incident, including first-degree murder and attempted murder.

12/03 Louisiana fraternity pledge Caleb Wilson died 2 weeks ago. Here's what we know so far.

The death of Caleb Wilson, 20, has led to the suspension of student organization membership intake events, as well as the arrest of three students.

12/03 Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann to appear in court

Rex Heuermann, the suspect charged in the Gilgo Beach murders, is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

12/03 25-year-old man shot after altercation outside Chicago O'Hare Airport: Police

A shooting outside Chicago O'Hare International Airport has left a man injured, police say.

12/03 Customer charged with attempted murder, accused of driving SUV through CarMax dealership

Andrew Jesus Arroyo has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly driving an SUV through an Inglewood, California CarMax dealership, court docs state.

12/03 Texas, Louisiana both halted imminent executions on Tuesday. What's going on?

Minutes apart, courts in the neighboring states of Louisiana and Texas each stopped upcoming executions, one on Thursday and another on Tuesday.

12/03 Texas court issues rare stay of execution for Death Row inmate who fought for DNA testing

The order came just over 48 hours before David Leonard Wood was set to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday.

12/03 Judge blocks Louisiana's 1st nitrogen gas execution over possible 'pain and terror'

Chief District Judge Shelly Dick's ruling came a week before Jessie Hoffman was set to be executed by nitrogen gas at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

11/03 Mistrial declared in case of judge accused of murdering his wife: What happens next?

A new trial is expected to begin as soon as next month.

11/03 3 charged in hazing death of Southern University A&M College student Caleb Wilson

All three individuals charged are Southern University and A&M College students, a spokesperson for the university confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

11/03 Father files lawsuit after deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans in 2024

The suit comes after charges were filed against two men in the January 2024 deaths of Ricky Johnson, David Harrington and Clayton McGeeney.

11/03 Child's hyperbaric chamber death spurs murder charges against health CEO, safety director

Two other people were arrested Monday and also are expected to be arraigned in the child's death, police said.

11/03 Fiancé dead after man allegedly searched legality of 'killing an illegal immigrant': Police

Ty Vaughn, 31, allegedly searched on the internet what the ramifications were for 'killing an illegal immigrant' before his fiancé's death.

11/03 Infowars reporter Jamie White shot and killed in Austin, Texas, police and Alex Jones say

Alex Jones, the founder of Infowars, said one of his reporters, Jamie White was killed in Austin. Police later confirmed his identity.

11/03 Daycare teacher accused of giving drugs to kids 'to make them sleepy' for nap time, officials say

A teacher at Forsyth Methodist Church daycare in Georgia was charged after allegedly giving Benadryl to children \

11/03 Man indicted in fatal drive-by shooting of 3-year-old at Florida birthday party

Tyler Hollins, 20, was indicted March 6 for the murder of 3-year-old Rylo Yancy, who was fatally shot during a drive-by shooting in July 2024.

11/03 A 14-year-old girl is fatally stabbed at school. The suspect? Another 14-year-old girl.

A 14-year-old student at Roy J. Smith Middle School in Killeen, Texas is arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of another student, police say.

11/03 'I am a serial killer who only killed once’: New York man gets 70 years in woman's murder

Army veteran Stephan Smerk, 53, pleaded guilty in October to the 1994 stabbing death of 37-year-old Robin Lawrence, who was home alone with her 2-year-old.

11/03 NICU nurse faces more charges amid investigation into babies found with fractures

Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman faces eight criminal charges stemming from the investigation into seven babies found in the NICU unit with unexplained fractures.

10/03 Body of woman missing since February found in Montana river; dog's whereabouts unknown

The body of a woman who was reported missing in February was recovered from the Clark Fork River in Missoula, Montana on Sunday.

10/03 Dad pleads guilty after daughter dies from jumping on trampoline in heat as 'punishment'

Daniel Schwarz, 48, and his wife \

10/03 Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to telling women to show their breasts to enter US

A U.S. Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty in federal court to having told multiple women to expose their breasts during interviews to enter the country.

10/03 Woman, 27, positively identified by DNA as Connecticut toddler abducted in 1999

The woman, Andrea Reyes, is now 27 years old. She was just two years old in October 1999 when she was abducted from New Haven, Connecticut.

10/03 'Get out the way!' Multiple people injured after customer drives through CarMax dealership

Video circulating online shows an SUV backing into the CarMax building as employees try to get out of the way. Furniture can be seen in the vehicle's path.

10/03 David Leonard Wood says he's innocent. His execution is days away. | The Excerpt

Facing an execution date of March 13, time is short. USA TODAY Death Row Reporter Amanda Lee Myers had an exclusive sit-down interview with Wood.

10/03 Tennessee man claims he was shot, injured by his dog in bed, police say

The man said he was \

09/03 Indigenous community rallies around slain San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike

Emily Pike, 14, was found dead near Globe. Leaked details about the condition of her body has sparked outcry around the nation.