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Baby Thrown From Window Dies, Bronx Mother Charged With Murder

Oct 16, 2015 12:46 PM EDT

A Bronx mother was charged with second-degree murder after her child died when she threw her out the window.

Licho Escamilla Executed In Texas For Murdering Police Officer

Oct 15, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

Licho Escamilla was executed on Wedneday in Texas for murdering police officer Christopher James.

Ohio Authorities: Trucker Held In Four Slayings A Serial Killer

Oct 14, 2015 03:16 PM EDT

Cuyahoga County prosecutors believe a truck driver indicted Tuesday on multiple counts of aggrevated murder is a serial killer who may have may killed more people than just those he has been charged for.

Texas Teen Who Went Missing From Church Found Murdered In Crashed Minivan

Oct 14, 2015 05:10 AM EDT

The teenager was on her way to class at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints on Sunday evening when she was reported missing by her parents to the authorities after she didn't show up.

Former College Football Star Accused Of Killing Jogger At Random

Oct 13, 2015 01:10 PM EDT

A former Texas A&M footbal star admitted to killing a jogger at random, claiming he did so because he was angry about his housing situation.

Oklahoma Used Unauthorized Drug To Execute Prisoner, Autopsy Shows After Exhumation

Oct 12, 2015 01:41 PM EDT

The execution of an Oklahmoa prisoner is under investigation after an autopsy found potassium acetate, a drug the state is not allowed to use for executions, in his system.

Off-Duty Memphis Officer Fatally Shot

Oct 12, 2015 03:21 AM EDT

A Memphis officer was shot while on his way to work Sunday, marking the fourth police shooting to occur in the city since 2012.

Walter Scott Shooting: North Charleston To Pay $6.5 Million Settlement To Family Of Black Man Shot By Cop

Oct 09, 2015 09:23 AM EDT

Walter Scott was killed on April 4 after police officer Michael Slager had pulled him over for having a broken taillight.

Jimmy Snuka Murder Case Skips Preliminary Hearing, Heads Straight For Trial

Oct 09, 2015 08:35 AM EDT

Defense attorneys for Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka agreed on Wednesday to bypass a preliminary hearing on charges that he murdered his girlfriend, Nancy Argentino, in 1983.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Murder For Hiding Baby In Bag After Giving Birth At Work

Oct 08, 2015 10:22 AM EDT

A Detroit woman plead guilty to murder after she sealed her newborn in a plastic bag and left the baby inside her desk drawer after giving birth at work.

Oklahoma Court Halts 3 Executions After Drug Mix-Up

Oct 03, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

A mix-up by the drug supplier to the Oklahoma execution team has caused the states attorney's office to file with Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals asking to halt all scheduled executions indefinitely.

Christopher Harper Mercer: Possible Terrorist Link Revealed By Social Media

Oct 02, 2015 04:31 PM EDT

Evidence taken from Christopher Harper Mercer's MySpace appears to suggest that he had some link to terrorists.

14-Year-Old Confesses To Stabbing, Strangling Pregnant Mother To Death, Police Say

Oct 02, 2015 02:16 PM EDT

A Texas teen confessed to strangling and stabbing his mother more than 20 times.

Florida Shooting: Gunman Kills Two Before Committing Suicide, Authorities Say

Oct 02, 2015 01:26 PM EDT

A Florida man killed his wife and one other person, as well as critically injuring an additional victim on the front lawn before taking his own life, according to authorities.

Umpqua Community College Shooting: Suspect Targeted Christians

Oct 02, 2015 10:23 AM EDT

Witnesses are testifying that James Harper Mercer was very selective in choosing his victims. He only shot those who identified themselves as Christian after demanding his captives reveal their religion.