Homicide - Page 22

January 22

Brother killed after teen becomes 'enraged' over video game, stabs sibling: police

Oklahoma teenager allegedly calls 911 to confess stabbing his brother to death over a video game dispute. William Spencer, 19, now faces murder charges.

January 22

Surgeon ex-husband accused in Ohio dentist slayings retains lawyer who won prior high-profile murder trial

Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her husband retains attorney who defended doctor acquitted in 14 murders. McKee faces aggravated murder charges.

January 22

Murder rate drops to lowest level since 1900 across major US cities nationwide

Historic crime milestone as U.S. murders reach lowest levels since 1900. Major cities report record safety improvements through strategic enforcement.

January 22

Phoenix gas station murder suspect had weapons charge tossed before fatal shooting, records show

Man accused of killing Danny Lyn Kaster at Phoenix QuikTrip allegedly shot victim over bathroom dispute. Family says ordinary interaction turned deadly.

January 22

Idaho murder victims' families express outrage after crime scene photos accidentally released

Crime scene photos from the 2022 Idaho student murders were accidentally released, sparking outrage from victims' families who called for respect.

January 21

Teen mass killer pleads guilty to NC rampage that left five dead, including brother, police officer

Eighteen-year-old Austin Thompson pleaded guilty to the 2022 Raleigh mass shooting that killed five, including his brother and a police officer. Sentencing is in February.

January 21

Nanny affair case turns emotional as alleged killer husband watches bodycam video

Brendan Banfield broke down in tears as jurors watched police body camera video from the night his wife Christine was allegedly killed in their home.

January 21

Brendan Banfield visibly emotional as police video of wife's death played for jury

As Fairfax County Police Detective Zachary Beckner presented bodycam video on Wednesday, Brendan Banfield, who is on trial for the murders of his wife, Christine, and another man, was observed weeping in court.

January 21

FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says

A DNA breakthrough helped solve the 38-year-old Colonial Parkway murders cold case, linking a deceased fisherman to killings of at least six young people in Virginia.

January 20

Illegal immigrant allegedly ran from deadly wrong-way DUI crash that killed motorcyclist, records show

Deadly wrong-way crash on Tennessee interstate leads to vehicular homicide charges against suspect now held for ICE after allegedly fleeing scene.