Crime

Teenager Alyssa Bustamante Sentenced to Prison for Murder
Alyssa Bustamante, who was 15 years old when she killed 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, was sentenced to 30 years in prison yesterday.

Court Suspends Pardons Issued by Outgoing Mississippi Governor
The release of at least 21 inmates pardoned by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour has been suspended while the cases are reviewed.

Famous Kidnappings in History
Kidnappings indeed form an exciting plot for movies and novels. However, real life kidnappings are far more thrilling and gruesome than their fictional counterparts. In this article, we have listed a few famous kidnapping cases in the history of crime.

Casey Anthony Acquitted of Murder Charges
A Florida jury acquitted Casey Anthony of first degree murder and all felony charges related to the death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

Solitary Confinement
Considered to be one of the most severe forms of punishment, ever conceptualized by humans, solitary confinement is an extreme torture. Get to know more about it in this article.

Causes of Crime in Urban Areas
The following article will shed some light on the various causes of crime in urban areas, with special reference to the crime scenario in the United States today. Continue reading to understand how different factors force an individual into some unlawful act.

The Red Spider - Lucian Staniak
A lot of people are afraid of spiders but think how horrific it was when a maniac was nicknamed The Red Spider. Be afraid be very afraid....

Mary Bell
Can a child, any child be truly evil or perhaps possessed? How can such a child live among other children?

Robert Garrow
A true story of horror involving a man known as the predator.

Conviction Overturned for 'Milkshake Killer'
The top court in Hong Kong has overturned conviction of Nancy Kissel, the American woman who is said to have murdered her investment banker husband.

Ted Bundy (Part 2)
What a wild killing spree...

How to Check for Active Arrest Warrants
Many people only realize about the active arrest warrants against them when they are confronted by the law enforcement agencies. The article stresses on various methods to check if there are any active arrest warrants against you, which will help you to take necessary precautions to avoid arrest legally...

Meredith Murder Mystery
The final verdict in the case of the death of Meredith Kercher raised many eyebrows as well as controversial statements. The facts are, however, a little tricky.

4 Police Officers Gunned Down in US Coffee Shop
4 officers were killed when a gunman shot them down in a coffee shop.

Police Identify Orlando Shooting Suspect
Out-of-work former employee on shooting spree that injured 5 and killed 1.

Misdemeanor vs Felony
Different illegal actions are categorized as misdemeanors and felonies, according to how they appear in a state's penal code, the vehicle code, or the health and safety code (for drug offenses). In the following article, misdemeanor vs felony, how they differ has been discussed in detail.

Unsolved Murder Mysteries
Most murders are solved easily; but there are a few that aren't solved. Why do some murders remain unresolved? Let us try to find this out in unsolved murder mysteries...

Theory of Social Control
The Theory of Social Control is widely cited in criminology. The concept of Social Control has been explored and represented by Travis Hirschi, a proponent of Right Realism. The theory investigates social behavior under the supervision of a controlled society and the subsequent reduction in anti-social behavior.

Crime and Poverty Prevention
Crime is the established cause and consequence of poverty. It ripples on in the form of insecurity and underdevelopment. The application of ways to prevent crime and ensure criminal justice primarily involves a thorough understanding of the relationship between crime and poverty.

Crime: Are Prisons Really Correctional Institutions?
Are you still naive enough to think that prisons are correctional institutions? Let me shake you out of your slumber and naivety. Read this article to know about the harrowing condition of prisons all over the world.

Gang Signs and Symbols
Since time immemorial, symbols and graffiti have always been a very important part of the gang culture. Signs symbols have always been used to identify a certain gang or to disrespect or intimidate rival gangs. These signs and symbols come in many forms and have been adopted by different gangs or have been created by other gangs.

Campus Rape Crisis Centers
A quick review of why and how to find out about the rape crisis center on your campus.

Child Pornography
Of all human depravities, the sexual molestation of young children understandably provokes the greatest revulsion and horror. Incidents of sexual abuse appear to have mushroomed over the past few decades.

For a God Time, Try Porn and Pancakes
No, it's not a typo-churches all across the country are hosting events called "Porn and Pancakes," hosted by a group called Triple-X Church, to get together and talk about the problem of pornography in society and how to deal with addiction..

Pastor Martin Niemöller
After Hitler, said Pastor Niemöller, President Harry S.Truman was 'the greatest murderer in the world'.

John Haigh: The Vampire Killer
Labeled by the British Press as The Vampire killer in the 1940s, John Haigh would kill people for profit and also drink some of their blood. Although cautious about choosing his victims, one choice made him to be captured by the police whereon he confessed of his crimes. This is his story.

On Crime
There is a tendency to see these people, not as the low-down social psychopaths they actually were, but as some kind of folk heroes.

Texas Man Declared Innocent After 30 Years in Prison
A Texas man served 30 years in jail, refusing to admit to a crime he didn’t commit, before being exonerated by DNA evidence.

FBI Reports Drop in Violent Crime
According to FBI report, violent crime dropped more than 6% in the first six months of 2010.

Hostages Taken in Florida Bank Robbery
A hostage situation is currently unfolding near the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus, with an undisclosed number of hostages.

Man Shoots Surgeon, then Kills Mother and Self at Johns Hopkins Hospital
A man unhappy with his mother's care shot a surgeon and then killed his mother and himself inside Johns Hopkins Hospital on Thursday.

Craigslist Killer, Philip Markoff, Commits Suicide in Prison
Exactly one year to the day after his planned wedding date, Philip Markoff was found dead in a Boston jail cell.

Qatar Diplomat Detained after Bomb Scare on United Flight to Denver
U.S. Air Marshals detained a diplomat from Qatar after he emerged from an airline bathroom joking about attempting to light his shoe on fire.

Seattle Suspect Stymies Police Searching for Killer
A man accused of killing four police officers recently has thus far eluded police in Seattle, who have started a man hunt to find the escaped criminal.

Jaycee Dugard and Family Re-Forming Immediate Bond
Jayce Dugard and her daughters have assimilated very easily back into her mother's family and all seem to be doing very well.

Suspect Arrested in Death of Yale Lab Student
Raymond Clark III was arrested earlier today and is being charged with the murder of Annie Le. Clark had been questioned and released by police days before.

Jaycee Lee Dugard Lived in Backyard Compound for 18 Years
Jaycee Lee Dugard lived isolated in a backyard compound at the home of her abductors and gave birth to two daughters fathered by Phillip Craig Garrido, the convicted sex offender who kidnapped her.

Kidnapped Girl Surfaces after 18 Years
Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped in 1991old while waiting for the school bus near her home in South Lake Tahoe and she has apparently resurfaced in Concord, California.

Mom and Daughter in Fake Abduction Arrested by Police in Florida
A Philadelphia-area mother and daughter who claimed to have been abducted in broad daylight and stuffed into the trunk of a car were found in Orlando, Florida.

Drew Peterson Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering his Wife
Drew Peterson, who was accused of killing his third wife in the wake of his fourth wife’s disappearance, pleaded not guilty to murder yesterday in what signified the beginning of an interesting case.

50 Killed in Hospital Attack in Sri Lanka
Violence continues to escalate in Sri Lanka, where government soldiers have cornered a small band of rebels and have launched attacks on hospitals in the area.

Latest Family Murder-Suicide is in Lakeland, Florida
On Sunday night in a quiet neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida, a 34-year-old man killed his wife and two of his three sons before killing himself.

Freddie Mac CFO Found Dead of Apparent Suicide
David Kellerman, 41, was found dead this morning in his Reston, Virginia home in what authorities now believe to be a suicide.

Craigslist Killer Arrested, Suspect is 22-year-old Boston Med Student
A shocking arrest has been made in the case of the Craigslist Killer, with authorities seemingly certain they have the murderer in custody.

Craiglist Killer Still at Large
One woman has been killed and at least two others have been robbed by a man who is targeting massage and private dancer classifieds posted on Craigslist.com.

Suspected Killer of Sandra Cantu to be Arraigned Tomorrow
Suspected of kidnapping and murdering Sandra Cantu, Melissa Huckaby is a study in contradictions to the normal expectations of law enforcement officials.

Washington Father Kills his Five Children after Fight with Wife
After learning that his wife was making plans to leave him, James Harrison killed his five children between the ages of seven and sixteen.

Church Gunman Planned Attack in His Calendar
Police have recovered a personal planner from Terry J. Sedlacek's belongings that had identified Sunday as Death Day.

Casey Anthony Indicted for Murder, no Bail Set
Murder charges have finally been leveled against 22-year-old Casey Anthony, the mother of missing toddler Caylee, who authorities say is presumed dead.

FBI Calls Father-Daughter Murder an "Honor Killing"
For the first time, the FBI has referred to a father-daughter murder as an "Honor Killing."

Evel Knievel FBI File Released
Legendary daredevil Evel Knievel had his own personal 290 page FBI file, detailing a wide array of alleged criminal acts, including allegations of being tied to organized crime.

School Shooting in Finland Leaves Authorities Mystified
22-year-old student Matti Saari walked onto his technical college in Finland this week and opened fire, killing 10 people before turning the gun on himself.

Philly Landlord Arrested for Voyeurism
A landlord in suburban Philadelphia has been accused of recording the movements of his tenants through video and audio equipment.

American Coed Suspected in Murder of British Roommate
An American exchange student may have participated in the murder of her British roommate at their rental house in Italy.

Time Runs Out for Casey Anthony
Tuesday was the deadline for Casey Anthony to reveal the whereabouts of her two year old daughter, Caylee.

Police Try to ID a Criminal Claiming to be a Rockefeller
A man being held in a Boston area jail is suspected of being a real life version of "The Talented Mr. Ripley".

Feds Target Teen Assassin
Federal authorities are investigating a teen who may have been planning an attack on Camp David.

Bail Set at $500,000 for Mom of Missing Toddler
Half a million dollars was the final bail set at Tuesday’s hearing for Casey Anthony, the Florida mother of the missing 2 year old girl.

Mom Won't Tell Who Kidnapped 2 Year Old Daughter
The mother of a 2 year old girl has been arrested for obstructing justice after refusing to tell police who took her daughter.

Manson Family Member Susan Atkins Denied Compassionate Release
Manson family cult member and murderer Susan Atkins, suffering terminal brain cancer, is denied her request for compassionate release.

Elderly "Black Widows" Sent to Prison
Two women in their seventies were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a murder for profit scheme.

Marine Husband Charged with Wife's Murder
Cpl. John Wimunc has been charged with arson and the murder of his wife, 2nd Lt. Holley Wimunc, who had been missing since July 10.

Zodiac Killer Copycat Claims American Soldier's Murder
New reports question the validity of the claims made by a follower of the legendary Zodiac Killer.

Two Die in Robbery for $2
Two men have been arrested for a double homicide that netted the would-be burglars $2.

No Leads in Murder of Oklahoma Girls
Police have recanted the report of a possible suspect in the case of the two young girls murdered in Oklahoma on Sunday.

Oklahoma Girls Victims of Double Homicide
Two Oklahoma girls, ages 13 and 11, were found dead in a roadside ditch on Sunday.

"DC Madam" Dead of Apparent Suicide
Deborah Jean Palfrey, known to the public as the "D.C. Madam" was found dead this week of an apparent suicide.

Nuclear Genocide related to warfare
It is about my testimony of MIA agents that deceased here.

Girl Beaten Severely, Video Shown on YouTube
A Florida girl was beaten until she was unconscious so that the video could be posted on YouTube.

Kentucky University Hostage Situation Ends in Tragedy
A 37-year-old student arrested during a hostage situation at the University of Louisville in Kentucky has now been charged with the deaths of her two children.

British Girl Missing for Three Weeks Found Alive
A nine-year-old British schoolgirl who went missing after a swimming trip at school has been found safe: a suspect is in custody for her abduction.

UNC Reels after Murder of Student Body President
University of North Carolina student body president Eve Carson was found murdered this week: police have no suspect in custody for the shocking crime.

Texas Teenage Daughter Accused in Family Murder Plot
A Texas teen is suspected of the murder of her mother and two brothers because the parents didn't like her boyfriend.

Stoned Grandpa Sits On and Kills Infant Grandson
A Kentucky man has been charged with reckless homicide for killing his grandson by passing out and smothering him.

Heidi Fleiss Arrested
Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday morning and charged with allegedly driving under the influence and was in possession of Vicodin without a prescription.

British Man Kills Wife, Puts Her with Christmas Presents
Police in England attempted to notify a woman of her husband’s fatal car accident to find her corpse under the couple’s Christmas tree.

"2008"
2008 – You are charged with the murder of an old man known as "2007" at a party at midnight, Dec 31. How do you plead?

Missionary Dropout Plots Revenge Against Church
A former missionary in training guns down four people at school and church.

Gunman Kills Eight, Self, at Omaha Mall
Shooter Robert Hawkins, 19, began randomly shooting at shoppers and employees at an Omaha mall, killing eight of them before he took his own life.

Man Missing at Sea Returns Five Years Later with Fishy Story
John Darwin, the British man believed to have drowned in his kayak five years ago, walked into a police station this week, saying, "I think I’m a missing person."

Rodney King Shot, Suffers Minor Injuries
Rodney King, best known for the world-famous videotape of his beating at the hands of four white police officers, has been shot in San Bernardino.

Police Search for Suspect in Sean Taylor’s Death
Investigators are searching for clues in the shooting murder of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, during a second home intrusion at the Taylor home in a week.

Students Name Teddy Bear Muhammad; Teacher Charged with Blasphemy
A British elementary school teacher was Sunday arrested after her students named a class teddy bear "Muhammad."

Ivy League Professor Slays Wife While Wrapping Christmas Presents
A former Ivy League professor has pleaded guilty to slaying his wife while she wrapped the family’s Christmas presents.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Murdering Pregnant Woman
Ohio woman pleads guilty in the cover up of a pregnant woman’s murder.

Nanny Killer Held on $1 Million Bail
The Minnesota man accused of murdering a would-be nanny is faced with $1 million bail.

Giuliani Almost 'Slept with the Fish,' Mob Testimony Reveals
During the murder trial of former FBI supervisor Roy Delvecchio, information was revealed about a mob vote in 1986 in which two crime family leaders wanted Rudy Giuliani whacked.

Stripper Mom Steals Movie Plot for Murder
An Alaska woman who borrowed from a movie plot to kill her fiancé was convicted for first degree murder on Monday.

Knife Wielding Robber Foiled at Mom’s Pizza Parlor
Employees in a Delaware pizza parlor put the kibosh on a would-be robber’s plans.

Woman Finds Corpse in Freezer
An Alaska woman found body in her chest freezer after a party.

Horror Novelist Eats Girlfriend
An aspiring horror novelist has been arrested on charges of eating his dead girlfriend’s body.

Rapper T.I. Busted on Weapons Charge
Rapper T.I. is scheduled to appear in court on Monday due to weekend arrest.

Mom of Teen Planning School Attack Arrested for Providing Guns
On the heels of the Cleveland school shooting, a Pennsylvania teen planning a "Columbine-style" massacre at his school is arrested along with his mother, who allegedly supplied him with weapons.

‘The Monster is Caged:’ Kidnapper Michael Devlin Sentenced
Details of the abuse suffered for four years by kidnap victim Shawn Hornbeck emerge as his kidnapper is sentenced this week.

Mom Accidentally Chokes Herself With Handcuffs After Arrest
Carol Anne Gotbaum was attempting to board a U.S. Airways flight when she was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Thousands Flood Small Louisiana Town in Protest for 'Jena 6'
Louisiana state police estimate that over 20,000 people swarmed the tiny town of Jena, to protest what they see as blatant racial discrimination in the "Jena 6" case.

‘Boys Don’t Cry’ Killer Recants, Says he was Sole Gunman
Convicted murder accomplice Tom Nissen recants his testimony from the 1993 killing of transgendered Brandon Teena and two others: now he says he killed them all himself.

Smelly Rapist Returns to Tampa Area
A shoeless, smelly rapist has returned to the Tampa, Florida area where several women have been attacked over the past four years.

Boy Fights Off Kidnapper, Identifies Suspect the Next Day
Eight-year-old DeMontay Thompson fought off a kidnapper’s attempt to take him from his home; the next day, he saw the man he said did it driving down his street.

Uncle Kracker Arrested
Uncle Kracker was arrested early Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina for allegedly committing a sex act against a woman in a club.

Woman Convicted of Murdering Preacher Husband to be Released
The Tennessee woman who fatally shot her preacher husband in the back is scheduled to be released from jail as early as Tuesday.

Mourners Lay Murdered NJ Teens to Rest
Scores of mourners and the mayor of Newark, NJ, attended funeral services Saturday for three friends who were killed execution-style last week in a schoolyard.

Police Arrest 16 Trespassers Near Minnesota Bridge Collapse Site
Minneapolis police have beefed up security and begun arresting people who are trespassing at the investigation site and hindering recovery efforts.

College Students Shot Execution Style
Saturday evening saw three college-bound students shot to death with a fourth one seriously injured in Newark.

"On Nanny"
It used to be that when certain groups protested outside interference they might couch their derision with the term "Police."

Ocean City Mom Kills Own Baby, Suspected in 3 Other Deaths
An Ocean City woman has been charged with the death of her newborn and has been suspected of "self-aborting" at least three others.

Suspects Arrested in Connecticut Triple Homicide
Two parolees with long rap sheets were arraigned on Tuesday for causing the deaths of three Cheshire, CT residents during a violent home invasion.

University President Fired in Murder Cover-Up
The President of Eastern Michigan University was fired Sunday in the cover-up of a student’s rape and murder.

Man with "Terrible Headache" Shot by Wife in His Sleep
A bizarre Florida case involves a man who awoke with a "terrible headache," only to be told by doctors he'd been shot in the head; his wife later confessed to the crime.

Pro-Wrestler Chris Benoit Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Chris Benoit, the pro-wrestler known as "The Crippler" was found dead in his Atlanta home on Monday, as part of an apparent murder-suicide.

Mom of Three Dies in ER After Being Ignored for 45 Minutes
Edith Rodriguez writhed on the floor at an L.A. hospital emergency room after being ignored despite vomiting blood; police finally showed up….to arrest her.

Christopher Pittman's Zoloft Murder Defense Falters
Convicted murderer Christopher Pittman, 18, who blamed his behavior on the antidepressant Zoloft, was denied a new verdict today by the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Kurdish Man Convicted of Murdering His Own Daughter
A London court has convicted Mahmod Mahmod, 52, for the "honor killing" of his 20-year old daughter, Banaz Mahmod.

Fire Eaters Arrested at Blue Plum Festival
Michael Fatolitis and Philip J. Rose, both 19, were arrested at the 7th annual Blue Plum Festival in Johnson City, Tennessee for eating fire.

Bank Robber Pays Service Fee On Stolen Cash
Christopher Emmorey made a feeble attempt to rob a bank by "demanding that the teller give him $5,000 and telling her he had a gun in his pocket".

Satan Put My Baby in the Microwave
Eva Mauldin claims her husband was not responsible for his actions when he microwaved their infant daughter in a Galveston hotel room.

Judge Orders Shoplifters to Wear Signs Saying "I’m a Thief"
An Alabama judge issued a unique and effective punishment to two shoplifters in Attalla City.

High Court: Police Can Force Fleeing Suspects to Crash
The U.S. Supreme court ruled Tuesday that if a high-speed chase is threatening the lives of innocent bystanders, police officers are justified in forcing a fleeing suspect's car to crash in order to stop the pursuit.

Former Target Employee ID’d as Missouri Mall Shooter
David Logsdon, a former employee of Target, was identified Monday as the man suspected of killing two people in a mall parking lot Sunday before being shot and killed by police.

Girl in Prom Dress and Tiara Chases, Nabs Thief
Erin Schrode was attending a San Francisco protest in a prom dress and combat boots when three thieves took a purse and a laptop; she gave chase and caught one of them.

He’s No Cinderella, but the Shoe Fits and Nabs Criminal
A Florida man has been charged by police for leaving the scene of a crime, after they captured him when he returned for his shoe.

Teenage Killers: "We Wanted to Kill Someone"
Two teenage girls wanted to see what it would be like to kill someone, so they strangled a friend and buried her body in a shallow grave beneath her home.

Mr. Peepers "Ducks" Potential Hit-and-Run: Driver’s Goose Cooked
"Quacking" the case of a bizarre crime worthy of the Three Stooges results in a Seattle man being charged with assault using a car; pet duck escapes harm.

Two-Year-Old Boy Burned by Acid on Playground Slide
A Maryland toddler suffered serious burns requiring surgery after sliding down a playground slide and landing in a puddle on the ground at the bottom. Police say that early Saturday morning, vandals broke into the school and doused all the playground equipment with industrial-strength drain cleaner.

76-Year-Old Granny Robs a Bank, Faces Up to 34 Years in Prison
Marilyn Devine admitted to robbing a bank with an unloaded pistol to get money for her son, and she'll find out on June 27 whether or not she'll have to spend time in the slammer.

Death Row Killer Asks to Die; His Lawyers Argue Against It
A death row inmate convicted of brutally murdering two children wants to speed up his execution, but his lawyers say that he is trying to commit "suicide by court."

Teen Madam Uses Craigslist to Sell Sex
In a bizarre case where a child followed the example set by her mother, 17-year-old Kimberly Petersen was arrested after undercover officers busted her trying to pimp out a 27-year-old hooker. Her mother was arrested on a similar charge just a year earlier.

Feds: Jackson Hewitt Tax Fraud Schemes Bilked Millions
The government has filed federal suits to try to shut down more than 125 Jackson Hewitt tax preparation stores for engaging in regular tax frauds that stole more than $70 million from the federal government.

Man Kills His Wife’s Lover; Wife Indicted for Manslaughter
When Darrell Roberson came home and found his wife with another man, she screamed rape, so Roberson shot and killed the man. But it was not rape; it was his wife’s lover.

Wynonna Judd Files For Divorce
Singer Wynonna Judd has filed for divorce from her estranged husband, D.R. Roach, after he was arrested for assault.

Police Seek More Possible Victims in "Black Widow" Case
North Carolina police are hoping for help from the public in finding out whether Sandra Camille Powers, the "Black Widow," may have killed even more people than they initially suspected. And time is running out.

Police Seek Public Help in Solving the "Black Widow" Case
Brunswick North Carolina police are reaching out to the public to help them close the case of the woman known as the "Black Widow."

Quirky Superstar Producer Phil Spector's Trial Starts Jury Selection
"It was a dark and stormy night," so many bad novels begin, but it seems to be the case in Phil Spector's trial on suspicion that he murdered former actress Lana Clarkson. The actress died of a gunshot to the head from the mouth, so suicide will be the defense tactic.

Wisconsin Man Accused of Choking Wife to Death at Police Station
A man was charged with the murder of his wife after beating and choking her in the lobby of the Fox Lake, WI, police station.

Plot to Behead NYPD Commissioner Kelly Foiled by Police
A prisoner at Rikers Island was arrested Monday for attempting to solicit someone to kill New York Police commissioner Raymond Kelly and bomb police headquarters in revenge for the killing of Sean Bell by NYPD police officers last November.

Disgruntled California Plant Worker Shoots 3, Kills Himself
A worker at a printing plant in Signal Hill, California, came in Monday morning shooting. Before police arrived, he shot three co-workers and then turned the gun on himself.

NY Man Sets Up Fake Police Station, Arrests & Interrogates People
Henry Terry is charged with impersonating an officer after buying police paraphernalia online and then setting up his own fake police station to arrest people.

Major International Child Pornography Ring Uncovered in Austria
Authorities in Vienna said Wednesday that they have uncovered a global child pornography ring involving thousands of suspects in 77 countries.

Prosecutors Plan to Charge Atlanta Police Officers with Murder
Prosecutors are intending to seek murder charges against three police officers in Atlanta who took part in the shooting death of a 92-year old woman inside her home.

Priest at Our Lady of Las Vegas Church Accused of Groping Soloist
A Roman Catholic priest in Las Vegas has been arrested and accused of beating and groping a soloist at his church.

Mexican Police Have Guns Taken Away, Replaced with Slingshots
In Mexico’s most violent city, Tijuana, more than 300 people were murdered last year. Yet two weeks ago, soldiers took away all weapons from city police officers, and Thursday the department issued slingshots to the officers instead.

Runaway 9-Year-Old Steals Car, Hops a Flight to Texas
A 9-year old boy who got tired of waiting for his mother to move to Dallas decided to steal a car from a neighbor, run from the police, then con his way onto a Southwest Airlines flight to San Antonio before being caught.

Mother Who Drowned Her Sons Declared Criminally Insane
A California mother who tossed her three young sons into San Francisco Bay in 2005 was declared criminally insane by a judge Wednesday, so she will be sent to a mental hospital instead of prison.

Louisiana Man Who Confessed to Killing 23 Men Pleads Not Guilty
Authorities say that Ronald Dominique confessed to an eight-year killing spree throughout Louisiana during which he killed 23 men, raping, strangling, or suffocating them. Tuesday in a Louisiana courtroom, he pleaded not guilty to nine counts of murder.

75-Year Old Usher Charged with Stealing From Collection Plate
An undercover sting by police in North Carolina resulted in the arrest of a 75-year old usher who had been pocketing money from the collection plate for almost a year.

Man Accused of Plotting Acts of "Violent Jihad" Against Civilians
An Illinois man was arrested by federal agents for planning to set off hand grenades in a shopping mall.

Tracy Morgan Arrested for DWI
It was reported that actor Tracy Morgan was arrested Tuesday in Upper Manhattan on drunken driving charges.

Texas Ex-Prosecutor Commits Suicide After Child-Predator Sting
Police were trying to serve former Texas prosecutor Louis "Bill" Conradt, Jr., with an arrest warrant for soliciting sex from a minor online, but Conradt killed himself as the officers were knocking on his door.

LA Police: Hospital Dumped Homeless Patients on Skid Row
Authorities are investigating whether a Los Angeles hospital dumped homeless people on the streets, after police photographed ambulances dropping patients off on the streets-patients who later told authorities they did not want to be taken downtown.

IL Man Who Killed His Family Waives Extradition
A man accused of shooting his parents and three teenage sisters to death early Sunday morning will return to Iowa to face murder charges.

Child Killer Has His Victim’s Name Tattooed on His Forehead
Anthony Stockelman, the man who molested and killed 10-year-old Katie Collman last year, was found with her name tattooed on his forehead.

Colorado Girl Dies after School Hostage Standoff
Authorities say that a gunman entered a Colorado high school Wednesday, held six students hostage, and shot one girl in the head before turning the gun on himself.

Gunman Shoots Five Duquesne University Athletes
Without an apparent motive, a non-student attacked and shot five basketball players after an incident at a dance, leaving three hospitalized.

New Revelations In Northern Colorado Punter Stabbing
Mitch Cozad, accused of stabbing teammate Raphael Mendoza in the leg in an apparent plot to seize the top starting spot allegedly spent a week plotting the attack.

Northern Colorado Backup Punter Stabs Fellow Kicker
Mitch Cozad, a kicker at the University of Northern Colorado has been arrested for stabbing teammate Rafael Mendoza in the leg in an apparent attempt to secure a starting spot.

At Least 4 Dead and 16 Injured in Shooting at Montreal College
Early reports are that at least two gunmen opened fire on the campus of Dawson College in Montreal, killing 4 and wounding 16.

OK Police Chief Resigns Over Nude Pics of His Wife
The small town of Snyder, Oklahoma, has been locked in a morality battle for the last few days since nude pictures of the police chief’s wife began circulating around town. Now the chief, the mayor, and a councilman have resigned because of the controversy.

All Charges Dropped Against John Mark Karr
In a stunning announcement Monday, prosecutors said that the man who confessed to killing JonBenet Ramsey is being released because his DNA failed to match any material on the girl's body.

Complaints and Questions about John Mark Karr Keep Piling Up
Speculations and questions surrounding the man suspected of killing JonBenet Ramsey are continuing to pile up, amid complaints from the residents of Boulder, CO, about Karr's extravagant trip back to the states.

Oklahoma Man Charged With Cannibalism Plot to Be Tried for Murder
A man accused of killing a 10-year old girl with plans to chop up her body and eat it will be tried for first-degree murder.

Feds Bust Coast-to-Coast Drug Ring Offering Home Delivery
Federal agents arrested more than 130 suspected drug traffickers Tuesday all across the United States who specialized in home delivery of heroin, with people ordering over the phone just like they were calling for a pizza.

Murderer Who Tried for 2 Years to End Appeals Is Finally Executed
After trying for two years to fire his attorneys and end his appeals so his death sentence could be carried out, convicted killer David Dawson was finally executed Friday in Montana.

Suspects Arrested in Arizona Shootings
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of deadly shootings that have terrorized the Phoenix area.

Police Arrest Gunman for Seattle Jewish Federation Shooting
One person was killed and five injured during a shooting Friday at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, and police have a suspect in custody.

NC Marine Says Offensive Song Wasn't Meant to Offend Anyone
A Marine corporal who wrote a song about murdering an Iraqi family says that the song was just a joke and anybody who might be offended by the lyrics just shouldn't listen to the song.

8-Year Old Raped Outside in Broad Daylight; Police Hunt Rapist
An 8-year old girl in a St. Petersburg park was raped in full daylight by a stranger, who ran away when witnesses tried to intervene. Police are still searching for the man, with very few clues to go on.

Woman Calls 911 to Ask for a Cutie Pie
An Oregon woman who dialed 911 to ask for a "cute" police officer to return to her home won’t be courted; she’ll be in court.

Milwaukee Citizens, Excited Over Free Gas, Have Fights and Wrecks
Cars were wrecked and people were arrested in Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon when a free-gas promotion caused hundreds of people to line up and tempers to flare.

Murderers Sue Prison Because of Ban on Pornography
Inmates in Indiana are suing prison officials because of a policy that prevents inmates from receiving girlie magazines.

Teenager Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Killing Classmate
Teenager Cory Gregory was sentenced Monday to 45 years in prison for helping his ex-girlfriend kill and dismember a 16-year old classmate over a year ago.

Potential Jurors Not Old Enough, Lawyer Says
The attorney for a 79-year old Georgia woman charged with murder told the judge that because she will not be judged by a jury of her peers, his client will not get a fair trial.

Killer Wants State to Pay for His Surgery to Become a Woman
A convicted murderer in Boston wants the state of Massachusetts to pay for his sex-change operation, saying that denying him the operation would be cruel and unusual punishment.

Plea Bargain Avoids Trial for Boston Woman Who Slit Baby’s Throat
Natalie Rodriguez confessed to taking her best friend’s 9-month old baby from his crib, cutting his throat, and leaving him in a snow bank to bleed to death, but she plea bargained out of having to stand trial for the senseless murder.

Boy George Rehabs
Singer Boy George avoided jail time stemming from his arrest last year by agreeing to enter a rehabilitation facility and perform community service.

Los Angeles Police Unveil New Weapons to Halt High-Speed Pursuits
The Los Angeles police department will soon be using a new high-tech weapon system to halt dangerous high-speed pursuits—adhesive darts that contain a global positioning system that will allow police to track them without having to chase them down.

New Orleans May Release Thousands of Criminals
The New Orleans court system may be forced to release about 4,000 prisoners, including murder suspects, if the public defender’s office can’t recover more quickly from losses due to Katrina.

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Las Vegas Police Seek Identity of Girl’s Body Left in Trash Bin
Police in Las Vegas are still searching for clues to the identity of a little girl who was killed, wrapped in a blanket, and placed in a trash bin outside an apartment complex.

Andrea Yates Again Pleads Not Guilty for Murdering Her Children
Convicted murderer Andrea Yates, whose conviction was overturned on appeal last year, has again pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for drowning her five children in a bathtub nearly five years ago.

Massive Manuhunt Underway in Miami for the "Shenandoah Rapist"
Reynaldo Elias Rapalo, arrested and charged with committing a series of rapes in southern Florida, escaped Wednesday from the correctional facility where he was being held.

Indiana Man Murders Wife and Kids after Arguing About Housework
A man in Fort Wayne told police that he killed his wife and three children because he was angry after arguing with his wife about him not doing his share of chores around the house.

Washington Mall Shooter Told Police: "Just Follow the Screams"
Court documents released Monday detail the chilling words used by a man accused of Sunday's shooting spree at a mall in Tacoma, Washington.

Georgia Woman Legally Marries 15-Year Old Father of Her Child
A 37-year old Georgia woman was charged last week with child molestation of a 15-year old friend of her son’s. But a few days before her arrest, she married the boy under an outdated Georgia law that permits minors to marry without parental consent if the woman is pregnant.

New Orleans Police Officers Arrested for Beating 64-Year Old Man
Two police officers in New Orleans pled not guilty Monday after being arrested and charged with simple battery for punching an intoxicated man and assaulting a television reporter.

Lynndie England Convicted in Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal
The Army private whose smiling face became the media symbol for the abuse of detainees at Baghdad’s Abu Ghraib prison was convicted by a military jury on Monday.

Trunk Where NJ Boys Died Overlooked Five Times During Searches
An official report released this week says that police and family members searched an abandoned car five times while looking for three missing boys, but without looking inside the trunk.

New Jersey Boys Suffocated Slowly While Police Searched For Them
An autopsy report released by prosecutors Tuesday says that three boys who were found dead in the trunk of a car last month died slowly while police searched for them, and one of the boys’ mothers believes the police should be held accountable for not finding them in time.

BTK Killer Dennis Rader Pleads Guilty To First-Degree Murder
Former Boy Scout leader Dennis Rader pled guilty Monday to 10 counts of first-degree murder, chillingly describing each murder in horrific detail.

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Girl’s Disappearance in Aruba
Authorities in Aruba have announced the arrest of two men because of their suspected involvement in the disappearance of an Alabama girl last week.

Youngest Manslaughter Suspect Faces Judge Thursday
An argument between two children at a party on Monday ended with a 9-year old girl being arrested for the murder of her 11-year old best friend.

Convicted Murderer and Rapist Loren Huss Ordered Released
In a disturbing show of liberal lenience, a civil jury in Iowa has decided that a convicted of gang rape and a grisly murder should be released from custody and put back on the streets.

Father of Murdered Girl Arrested In Chicago Suburb
The father of one of the young girls found dead Monday in Zion, Illinois, has confessed to murdering her and her best friend.

Nine-Year-Old North Carolina Boy Kills Mother, Self
A 9-year-old boy shot and killed his mother in the wee hours of Saturday morning before turning the gun on himself.

Worst School Shooting Since Columbine Claims Ten Lives
Waving and smiling, 17-year old Jeff Weise gunned down five students, a teacher, a guard, and his grandparents Monday in a small Minnesota town before turning the gun on himself.

State Police Charge Lost Skiers For Rescuing Them
State police in Montpelier, VT, have sent a bill for services rendered to four men who were lost in freezing temperatures for 30 hours in December, saying that they got lost because of ignorance, so they should have to pay.

Tracey Gold's DUI Bust
Growing Pains actress Tracey Gold seems to be going through some growing pains of her own after being arrested for a felony count DUI.

Will & Grace Star Arrested
Shelley Morrison, who portrays Rosario on the hit show Will & Grace, was arrested last week on charges of shoplifting.

the K Chronicles: "Cop Quiz"
A little test about San Francisco's Police Department that is far easier than it should be...

"Dell Dude" Arrested
Benjamin Curtis, 22, the actor who portrays "Steven" in commercials for Dell computers, was arrested Sunday night for buying marijuana.

Phil Spector Arrested
Record producer Phil Spector was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting and killing a woman at his Los Angeles home.

Gremlins’ Star, Zach Galligan, Arrested
Zach Galligan, star of 1984's Gremlins, was arrested last week for shoplifting a Deep Purple CD from a Tower Records store in West Hollywood.

Diana Ross Blows Off Court
Diana Ross did not appear in a Tucson, Arizona courtroom Monday for arraignment for her DUI arrest.

Pete Townshend Arrested
Pete Townshend, guitarist for The Who, was arrested Monday in London on suspicion of child pornography charges.

Paul Reubens, Jeffrey Jones Kiddie-Porn Charge
Actors Paul Reubens and Jeffrey Jones are being rung up on child pornography charges.

Casper Van Dien & Catherine Oxenberg Brawl
Actor Casper Van Dien was reportedly arrested for spousal battery against actress-wife Catherine Oxenberg on October 9.

Nick Nolte Enters Rehab after DUI Charge
Oscar nominated actor Nick Nolte checked himself into rehab on September 14 following his arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Actress Natasha Lyonne Cops a Plea
Actress Natasha Lyonne, of American Pie fame, pleaded guilty to drunk driving charges on Monday stemming from her DUI arrest in Miami Beach last year.

Mystikal’s Rape Charges
Rapper Mystikal was arrested last week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after he and two other men allegedly raped a woman- and it was caught on videotape.

B-Grade Murder
A major studio exec., on the arrest of Robert Blake...

Tawny Kitaen Arrested
Actor Tawny Kitaen, best known for her role in the 1984 Tom Hanks film Bachelor Party, was arrested last Monday for spousal abuse.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s Stalker Arrested
Actor Juan Carlos Diaz was arrested Thursday after a warrant was issued for his arrest after he allegedly trespassed on the Estefan’s estate last month.

NYPD Blue Picked Up For 10th Season
ABC announced that Steven Bochco’s police drama NYPD Blue starring Dennis Franz will be back for its tenth season in the fall.

Paula Poundstone Arrested Again
Comic Paula Poundstone spent several hours behind bars Tuesday after admitting she violated her probation by taking drugs.

Robert Downey Jr. Busted for Drugs Again
Robert Downey Jr., who was just three months removed from a prison stay for a similar offense, was recently arrested for possession of cocaine.