Murder

Christa Pike Survives Tennessee Execution Attempt

Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses Sept. 30, 2026, still conscious and snoring; attorneys said vein and drug concerns "proved to be true" as Gov. Lee halted 2026 executions.

Appeals Court Halts Christa Pike’s Execution

The Sixth Circuit halted Christa Pike’s Tennessee execution about one hour before the scheduled 10 a.m. lethal injection on Sept. 30, 2026.

Grand jury indicts woman on 14 felonies including attempted murder at Rihanna home

Deputy DA Alexander Bott said Ortiz 'wanted to kill Rihanna, and everyone else was collateral damage' after a grand jury returned 14 felony counts including attempted murder.

Lindsay Clancy Expected in Court After Mistrial

Lindsay Clancy is due in court for a status conference after a jury deadlock led to a mistrial in her case over the deaths of her three children. Her lawyers are seeking to block a retrial and obtain information about a holdout juror; prosecutors have not said whether they will try the case again.

Flynn Murder Trial Awaits Closing Arguments

Caleb Flynn has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, Ashley, as prosecutors build a circumstantial case around his alleged affair, hostile messages and financial motive; testimony also featured an AI-generated love song he made for his affair partner. The murder weapon remains missing, which the defense says weakens the case, while prosecutors and a legal analyst argue a conviction can rest on other evidence.

Anderson County mother charged with attempted murder of children

Victim’s Relative Accused in Phoenix Courtroom Attack

During the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who pleaded guilty to killing Army veteran David Navidad-Parra in a 2022 car-sale robbery, the victim’s father-in-law, Alberto Ontiveros Sanchez, allegedly punched Uribe after seeing him laugh or smirk. Sanchez was charged in connection with the courtroom attack, and Uribe was sentenced to life with the possibility of release after 25 years, plus a consecutive term for kidnapping.

Texas Probes Camp Mystic Deaths for Manslaughter

Texas Rangers executed 14 search warrants against Camp Mystic owners and staff, probing manslaughter in the July 4, 2025 flood that killed 27 or 28 at the camp.

Texas Plans Sixth Execution, Second in Week

Texas is poised to execute Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey by lethal injection for the 2005 Edna triple-murder, occurring a week after his co-defendant LeJames Norman was put to death. Ramey’s appeals have challenged jury racial bias and his counsel’s effectiveness, while officials note the case heightens Texas’ ongoing slate of executions this year.

Idol Contestant on Trial in Wife’s Killing

Prosecutors say former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn texted his mistress more than 100,000 times, signaling a motive and intent to kill his wife Ashley before she was found dead and the scene staged as a burglary. They allege he sent a chilling message the day before the murder about choosing his mistress, while Flynn’s defense argues the case hinges on circumstantial evidence and that marital misconduct alone does not prove murder.

New Hampshire Judge Rejects Pamela Smart New-Trial Bid

Pamela Smart remains the only person still imprisoned in her husband's 1990 killing after Judge Jack Kennedy denied her new-trial petition in a 55-page order.

SUV Driver Faces Murder Allegations in Bus Crash

A Chatsworth crash left two people dead and six injured after an SUV struck a Metro bus, with the driver under arrest on suspicion of murder as investigators probe reckless driving, a red-light violation and possible DUI. The incident occurred ahead of an NBC helicopter crash at the scene that killed three others, and authorities later identified two bus victims while continuing the investigation.

Jury Trials Begin in Ohio and North Carolina

Jury selection begins for James Salerno and Lavi Pham in the Charlotte NoDa murder of 20-year-old Mary Collins, who was stabbed more than 130 times and hidden inside a mattress after being lured to a Rollerton Road apartment; the trial is expected to last about six weeks. Prosecutors say Collins was killed in 2020, while the defense plans to argue voluntary intoxication as part of their strategy.

Lil Durk Acquitted on All Murder-for-Hire Charges

Federal jurors found Lil Durk not guilty on all murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles, while his co-defendants were convicted on stalking-related counts. Durk still faces separate racketeering charges and remains in custody ahead of further legal proceedings.

Georgia Brother Charged After Missing Teen Found Dead

Samuel Jackson, an 18-year-old from Dougherty County, Georgia, was found dead after a months-long search, with remains positively identified as his; his brother Jamal Jackson has been arrested and charged with murder, concealing the death of another, and disposal of a human body. Investigators say the case remains open and active as they pursue further details.

Paris trial opens over rugby star Aramburú's killing as suspect claims self-defense

Paris is hearing a murder trial over the 2022 shooting of former Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu, with Loïk Le Priol charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder, amid ties to a violent far-right group; several others, including Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, face related charges as the proceedings seek life sentences for the defendants. The case, unfolding more than four years after the incident, has drawn attention to political extremism and violence surrounding the Six Nations-related visit to Paris.

Lindsay Clancy jury still deadlocked on fifth day, judge orders more deliberations

The Lindsay Clancy murder trial remains deadlocked after five days of juror deliberations, with jurors unable to reach a verdict on first-degree murder, prompting the judge to issue Tuey-Rodriguez instructions urging continued deliberation. If the jury cannot agree, a mistrial could be declared and prosecutors may retry the case, as the proceedings also hinge on mental-health considerations and an insanity defense highlighted by witnesses and defense commentary.

Oklahoma marijuana facility owner charged with murder after deadly explosion

In Oklahoma, Ryan Bassham, 35, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after a blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa killed two of his employees and damaged nearby businesses, with prosecutors saying the victims were unlawfully manufacturing hazardous chemicals. Bassham turned himself in, posted a $2 million bond, and investigators flagged concerns such as outdated fire suppression and ventilation at the facility.

Utah judge weighs whether Tyler Robinson stands trial for Kirk killing

Across multiple Utah hearings, prosecutors seek to bound Tyler Robinson’s case for trial on aggravated murder with the death-penalty option still on the table, and judges are expected to keep that possibility as the proceedings move forward. Legal experts note the preliminary phases hinge on probable-cause findings, surveillance footage, and witness testimony, with rulings anticipated on whether the case advances toward trial and potential pleas.

North Carolina teen indicted as adult for role in San Diego mosque attack

A Winston-Salem 17-year-old, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, has been indicted as an adult on three counts of first-degree murder and a conspiracy for aiding and abetting two teen gunmen in the May 18, 2026, mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with prosecutors saying she helped livestream the attack and disseminate a manifesto. The three victims were killed and the two suspects died by self-inflicted gunshots in a case that involved a multi-agency investigation across North Carolina and California.

Jury deadlocks in high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial

The Plymouth, Massachusetts jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remains deadlocked after multiple days of deliberations, with prosecutors contending the killings were premeditated and the defense attributing the actions to postpartum psychosis. If no verdict is reached, a mistrial could be declared and the case might be retried or resolved through other means, as jurors are guided to continue considering opposing views under the Tuey-Rodriguez instruction.

Yorgen Fenech acquitted in Caruana Galizia murder

The Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been acquitted of masterminding and conspiring in the 2017 car-bomb murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, after a lengthy trial and years in pre-trial detention. Five men were already convicted as the hit’s executors, while the case raises ongoing questions about Malta’s political ties and journalist safety, with defense arguing that Keith Schembri was the true mastermind.

Duane Davis convicted in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

Closing arguments are set to begin in Las Vegas in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, with prosecutors asserting he orchestrated the killing while his defense maintains his public statements were bravado and not corroborated. Across nine days of testimony, prosecutors highlighted Davis’s own interviews and memoir as key evidence, while the defense argues there is no hard corroborating evidence tying him to the crime or proving he was in Las Vegas that night.

D4vd pleads not guilty to murder as legal team steps aside for public defender

D4vd defender David Anthony Burke faced arraignment on murder charges related to the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors seeking trial after a hearing found sufficient evidence. The case includes charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of remains, and prosecutors have not ruled out seeking the death penalty as the investigation details—including a long-running relationship with the victim—are laid out in court records and media reports.