Homicide - Page 7

June 30, 2026

Heartbroken father blasts ‘broken’ system that let family massacre take his children before they could reunite

A Mechanicville, New York, grandmother allegedly poisoned four children and their mother before taking her own life, police said after a welfare check.

June 30, 2026

Man accused of killing two teens claimed he was carjacked — his own dashcam footage shows otherwise: cops

A New Jersey man accused of killing two girls on an electric bike allegedly told police he was carjacked, but his own dashcam footage disputes his claim.

June 29, 2026

Gunman kills 6 at youth welfare facility in suspected child custody dispute: reports

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was "deeply shocked" after six people were killed in a shooting at a facility housing mothers and children.

June 29, 2026

Charlie Kirk's parents, widow to attend Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing next week

Charlie Kirk's family, including widow Erika Kirk, will attend Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in Utah as prosecutors seek probable cause.

June 29, 2026

Chicago bloodshed leaves 3 dead, 15 shot days after Mayor Johnson launches new gun violence office

Three killed and a dozen hurt in Chicago shootings over the weekend, days after Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on gun violence.

June 29, 2026

Dick Harpootlian says Murdaugh was paraded in court ‘shackled like an animal’

Dick Harpootlian, one of Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys, said potential jurors watching the hearing could be affected by seeing Murdaugh in shackles.

June 29, 2026

Luigi Mangione's federal trial pushed to next year in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione returned to court Monday for a jury selection hearing in his federal trial after reports that plea deal negotiations fell apart.

June 29, 2026

Alex Murdaugh retrial fight begins as judge weighs DNA test, shackles and trial date

Alex Murdaugh returned to court Monday for a status conference as his murder retrial takes shape, with change of venue and scheduling as key issues.

June 29, 2026

Donna Rotunno on Alex Murdaugh's upcoming retrial proceedings

Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno breaks down Alex Murdaugh's court appearance today, discussing the timeline for his retrial, potential evidence and jury selection.

June 28, 2026

Sisters, friend charged in Texas mom's stabbing death

Caroline Peña, 32, a mother of five, was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in Del Rio, Texas. Three women have been charged with her murder.