WATCH LIVE: Opening Statements Underway in ‘Doomsday Dad’ Triple Murder Trial
Court
Murder
April 10, 2024
UPS Employee Gunned Down in Parking Lot by Unknown Shooter
An unknown person opened fire in an Alabama UPS facility parking lot Tuesday, gunning down a 44-year-old husband and father who was leaving work at the end of his shift. Birmingham Police said Anthony Lamar Love Jr. had worked for …
Missing
April 10, 2024
BOLO: Missing Mom of 4-Year-Old Hasn’t Been Seen Since February
Police are searching for a West Virginia woman who has not been seen or heard from since February. According to police, 30-year-old Katlyn Dorn was last seen while being picked up in Washington with plans to head to the Uniontown/Brownsville …
Murder
April 10, 2024
Houston Woman Found Shot Dead Outside Locked Apartment; Toddler Son Found Uninjured Inside
A Houston woman was found shot to death Monday night outside her apartment, with her 3-year-old son locked inside. Police said they were called to the apartment building and found the 23-year-old woman dead in the doorway with multiple gunshot …
Murder
April 10, 2024
Tennessee Man Slits Wife’s Throat, Cleans Himself Up in Creek
A Tennessee husband has been charged with the murder of his wife, who was found with her throat cut beside the couple’s vehicle along a rural road. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation charged Benjamin Wayne Hopson, 36, with criminal homicide …
Murder
April 9, 2024
Body of Teen Farmer Dylan Rounds Found in Utah Desert
The body of a 19-year-old farmer who disappeared nearly two years ago has been found in a remote part of Utah not far from the Nevada line. The Box Elder Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that “skeletal remains presumed …
Murder
April 9, 2024
Mom Threw Kids Out of SUV on Freeway Before Driving into Tree
Danielle Johnson had already stabbed her boyfriend to death. Her 8-month-old daughter was hit by a car and killed.
Manslaughter
April 9, 2024
Massachusetts Mom Charged in Death of Toddler Son
A 25-year-old Massachusetts woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her 3-year-old son over the weekend. Police were called to Jennifer Prudencio’s Chelsea apartment on Sunday for an unresponsive child. The boy, Yael Guardado-Prudencio, was pronounced dead, …
AMBER Alert
April 9, 2024
Amber Alert: Missouri Toddler Taken by Non-Custodial Parents
Authorities in Missouri have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old girl believed abducted by her non-custodial parents. Arukia Ganis was seen at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife museum and aquarium in Springfield at about 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, with …
Murder-Suicide
April 9, 2024
Vegas Attorney Guns Down Ex-Daughter-in-Law, Her Attorney Husband During Custody Deposition
A Las Vegas attorney shot and killed his ex-daughter-in-law and her husband during a deposition in a custody case for his son. Joe Houston II, 77, shot himself after gunning down Ashley and Dennis Prince at Dennis Prince’s law firm, …
Assault
April 9, 2024
‘I love you’: 3-Year-Old Tot’s Final Words to Mom Before ‘Exorcism’ Torture Death
According to newly filed court documents, a 3-year-old child struggled to survive and attempted to flee a California church where her mother, uncle, and grandfather conducted an exorcism to banish a “demon.” A 50-page memorandum filed by the Santa Clara …
Celebrity
April 9, 2024
Prosecutors: Alec Baldwin Had ‘No Control of His Own Emotions’ Before Deadly ‘Rust’ Shooting
New Mexico prosecutors said last week that Alec Baldwin was knowingly deceptive about the 2021 on-set shooting that killed “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Kari Morrisey and Jason Lewis characterized Baldwin’s on-set behavior as reckless and arrogant and also accused the …
Crime Stories
April 9, 2024
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: KOHBERGER TRIAL FIASCO IGNITES ANGER, POISONS LOCALS?
As the Kohberger defense team moves ahead with their trial preparations in hopes of moving the proceeding out of Latah County, they put together a research project. In that research project, they hired a polling company to survey area residents …
Juveniles
April 9, 2024
‘I Don’t Play No Games’: Mom Sees 2 Sons on Wanted Poster, Turns Them in for Shooting at Cop
Two Tennessee teens were reportedly arrested on Wednesday, a day after they allegedly shot at a police officer. WMC reported that a Holly Springs police officer tried to pull over a vehicle driving recklessly with its headlights off. A brief …
Missing
April 9, 2024
Search for 3-year-old Elijah Vue Continues at Infamous Steven Avery Family Salvage Yard
Nearly seven weeks after the disappearance of 3-year-old tot, Elijah Vue, searchers continue to scour various areas of Wisconsin, including the infamous Avery Salvage Yard in Manitowoc County. Search volunteers began searching the salvage yard on Monday, at the location …
Murder
April 9, 2024
Texas Woman Kills Boyfriend’s 4-Year-Old Daughter, Brings Her to Hospital ‘Cold’ with Black Eye
A Texas judge sentenced a 33-year-old woman to 50 years in prison for the 2019 death of her boyfriend’s daughter. According to the District Attorney’s Office of Harris County, a jury convicted Shawna Hooey on April 3 of murder, in …
Murder-Suicide
April 9, 2024
Baby Left to Die on Freeway in Horrific Family Violence That Left 3 Dead
Three members of a family — including an infant — were found dead in three Los Angeles County locations on Monday. The California Highway Patrol got the first inkling of what was happening at about 4:30 a.m. when callers reported …
Child Abuse
April 9, 2024
Jodi Hildebrandt’s 17-Room Desert Mansion on the Market for $5 Million
Mommy blogger Ruby Franke’s business partner must put aside $100,000 for restitution to her child abuse victims.
Shooting
April 9, 2024
Florida Highway Shooter Says She Was ‘Directed by God’ to Open Fire During Eclipse
A Georgia woman told police she was “directed by ‘God’” to open fire on a Florida interstate highway “in relation to the solar eclipse” on Monday. Taylon Nichelle Celestine, 22, checked out of a local hotel, allegedly telling staff when …
Crime Stories
April 8, 2024
SEX, LIES, VIDEOTAPE: SECRET SEX RECORDINGS TO SINK DIDDY?
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Court
April 8, 2024
Chad Daybell: Jury Selected in ‘Doomsday Dad’ Triple Murder Trial
An Idaho judge said that opening statements will begin on Wednesday in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial. Jury selection began last Monday and ended this Monday with Chad Daybell’s lawyers and prosecutors completing their peremptory challenges which eliminate potential …
Missing
April 8, 2024
‘We really miss him’: Missing Dad Never Showed up to Work at Construction Site
Pennsylvania police are searching for a man who reportedly vanished on Friday. Brighton Township police said Brian Posch’s license was last scanned traveling south on Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. Posch’s wife told WPXI that they texted each other hours …
Crime Stories
April 8, 2024
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Missing Autistic Boy, Sebastian Rogers, MOLESTED?
A vigil was held over the weekend in the Hendersonville community as the search for Sebastian Rogers moves into its sixth week. The Rogers family says they are holding onto hope that the teen will come home safe. This, as …
Celebrity Justice
April 8, 2024
Morgan Wallen Smiles in Mugshot After Hurling Chair from Bar Rooftop, Slapped with Felony Endangerment Charge
Country music sensation Morgan Wallen was arrested last night following accusations of launching a chair from the sixth floor of a Nashville rooftop bar. The 30-year-old singer faces three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly …
Fraud
April 8, 2024
Dad Fakes His Own Death to Avoid Paying Ex-Wife Over $100K in Child Support
A Kentucky man admitted in March to illegally reporting his death by accessing a secured state health registry. WDKY reported that Jesse Kipf, 39, used a physician’s credentials to open a case for himself in the Hawaii Death Registry System. …
Court
April 8, 2024
‘We are trying to salvage a mess’: Potential ‘Game changer’ Audio Found in Accused Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger Case
Prosecutors in accused killer Bryan Kohberger’s murder case said last week that they found a “game changer” audio recording related to possible jurors in the case. Kohberger made a court appearance Thursday for a hearing connected to survey questions conducted …
Missing
April 8, 2024
Mattie’s Call Issued for Disabled Georgia Woman Who Vanished After Leaving Hospital
Police in Atlanta are searching for a 78-year-old woman who vanished while leaving a hospital on Monday morning. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, police issued a Mattie’s Call for Della Mae Stark, who was last seen was last seen at …
Murder-Suicide
April 8, 2024
Pennsylvania Double Murder Suspect Commits Suicide on West Virginia Highway
A Pennsylvania murder suspect killed himself in West Virginia Monday morning after a pursuit along Interstate 79 in Charleston. Kanawha County deputies said they got information that the suspect in a double murder in Allegheny County was in their area …
Missing
April 8, 2024
Milwaukee Woman Missing for a Week, Car Found Burning 2 Miles From Home
Searchers looking for a missing teen at a Milwaukee park found a severed human body part on Friday and called in police. It’s not known if the leg is linked to the case of Sade Carleena Robinson, 19, who was …
Murder
April 8, 2024
Mississippi Firefighter Shot Dead by Live-in Girlfriend
A Mississippi firefighter was shot dead on Sunday in an apparent domestic dispute. Jackson firefighters conducted a wellness check Sunday morning for Gerald “Buster” Bates, 49, who didn’t show up for his work shift, and found him dead. The woman …
Road Rage
April 7, 2024
Road Rage Victim Dies From Injuries After Crash
A Massachusetts woman who was reportedly run over last week by a road rage driver has died. Destini Decoff, 26, was in a vehicle involved in an altercation with another driver on Thursday. She and other people in the car …
Murder
April 7, 2024
Former High School Classmate Charged With Death of Pregnant Chicago Woman
Chicago police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a pregnant woman found in an alley in February. Dontrell Anderson, 26, has been charged with first degree murder and concealing a homicidal death, WBBM reported. He was taken …
Threats
April 7, 2024
Florida Mom Charged With Sending Threats to 11-Year-Old Girl Over TikTok
A Florida mom is accused of sending an 11-year-old girl dozens of threatening messages on TikTok. Paola Zarate Lassalle, 28, was arrested and charged with written threats to kill or do bodily harm, according to an arrest affidavit filed by …
Murder
April 7, 2024
Tennessee Couple Accused of Killing Toddler Grandson on Day After Christmas
A Tennessee grand jury has indicted a Hardin County couple in the death of their 3-year-old grandson late last year. Carson Brasher was found dead on December 26, 2023, WSMV reported. Jeff and Amy Brasher were arrested on March 29, …
Murder
April 7, 2024
More Charges for SC Man Who Murdered Paramedic, New Mexico State Police Officer
South Carolina authorities have charged Jaremy Smith with 17 counts related to the murder of Florence County paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore last month. In addition to murder and kidnapping, Smith has been charged with two counts of burglary, carjacking, possessing a …
Murder-Suicide
April 7, 2024
Robbery Suspect Kills Girlfriend, Himself After Hours-Long Standoff
The suspect in a gun and cash robbery killed himself and his girlfriend late Saturday night after hold police in an Atlanta suburb at bay for hours. Michael Reno, 38, was wanted for taking $18,000 in cash and about $20,000 …
Organized crime
April 7, 2024
California Deputy Charged With Participating in Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, Multiple Gun Charges
An 18-year veteran of a California county sheriff’s department was arrested last month on multiple gun charges following a lengthy investigation into his involvement with a notorious motorcycle gang. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department launched its investigation into 45-year-old …
Sex Crimes
April 7, 2024
Florida Keys Pastor Accused of Raping Unconscious Teen Caught After Fleeing State
A Florida Keys pastor who was allegedly on the run after he plied alcohol to a teen and raped her has been arrested in another state, WPLG-TV reports. On Friday, police took 62-year-old Monte LaVelle Chitty into custody in rural …
Vandalism
April 7, 2024
SEE VIDEO: Florida Man Cuts down, Vandalizes American Flag at Veterans Nonprofit Center
A Florida man is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing an American flag and vandalizing a disabled veterans office this week, WFTV-TV reports. On Tuesday evening, 42-year-old Jonathan Wayne Smyth was recorded by security cameras at a Disabled American Veterans …
Murder
April 7, 2024
Pre-Med Student Fatally Stabs Mother, a Beloved Elementary School Teacher: ‘She got on my nerves’
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother to death at her home, WFLA-TV reports. The attack happened around 2 p.m. Saturday in Frostproof, where the assailant, 21-year-old Emmanuel Espinoza, had come from Gainesville for a family …
Child Abuse
April 6, 2024
Alabama Daycare Workers Charged With Abusing Toddler Girl
Two Alabama daycare employees were arrested this week on charges of abusing a toddler in their care. Tanya Teresa Lapsley, 56, and Wanda Hearn Henderson, 63, are each charged with aggravated child abuse, AL.com reported. The two women were employed …
Murder
April 6, 2024
Massachusetts Man Arrested in Death of 17-Year-Old Girlfriend
A 20-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested after his 17-year-old girlfriend was found dead in his home. Stow police said they were called to a home in the town at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday for a well-being check, WCVB …
Missing
April 6, 2024
Missing Georgia Girl Found in Puerto Rico; Mother Arrested
A missing Georgia girl believed to have been taken by her non-custodial mother has been found in Puerto Rico and returned to her father. Investigators said they believed Wendy Salter may have taken her 7-year-old daughter to the Caribbean island. …
Murder
April 6, 2024
Arizona Man Indicted for Death of Teen Found ‘Burned Beyond Recognition’ in Bonfire Pit
An Arizona man has been indicted in the murder of a teen found dismembered “and burned beyond recognition” in a bonfire pit in Tonto National Forest last year. Anthony Ruinard Jr., 38, was arrested in July for the murder of …
Shooting
April 6, 2024
2 Dead, 7 Wounded in Shootout at Miami Nightclub
A security guard and a suspect were shot and killed early Saturday morning in a shooting at a bar inside a Miami mall. According to WPLG, the security guard was killed after intervening in an argument between patrons at the …
Murder
April 6, 2024
Minnesota Father Gets 30 Years in Prison For Murder of Mistress Who He Claimed Shot Herself
A married Minnesota father who fatally shot his mistress must serve 30 years in prison for her killing, Fox 9 reports. This week, a judge handed down the sentence to 45-year-old Matthew Ecker, who was convicted in February of second-degree …
Celebrity Justice
April 6, 2024
‘Drunk’ TV Star CRASHES, Curses EMTs Over $$ Blouse, Now Blames Crash Victim
CRIME Stories with Nancy Grace
Child sex crimes
April 6, 2024
22-Year-Old Florida Woman Who Posed as Teen Arrested Again for Sex Assaulting Multiple Middle Schoolers
A Florida woman who allegedly posed as a teen and had sex with a middle schooler last year is facing new charges involving more victims, WTSP-TV reports. Police in Tampa on Friday arrested 23-year-old Alyssa Zinger after identifying at least …
Missing
April 5, 2024
Mom Still Missing Weeks After Her Apartment Is Mysteriously Cleared Out
A Georgia woman is still missing three weeks after her apparent disappearance. Briana Winston, 23, was possibly last seen at the Garden Wood Apartments in Clayton County. Winston also did not show up for her two jobs, according to WSB-TV. …
