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Children’s book author sentenced for husband’s poisoning death; judge calls her ‘too dangerous’

May 13, 2026

Children’s book author sentenced for husband’s poisoning death; judge calls her ‘too dangerous’

Children's book author Kouri Richins was sentenced in husband Eric Richins' fentanyl murder tied to nearly $2 million in life insurance fraud.

Becky Hill reads Alex Murdaugh 2023 guilty verdict

May 13, 2026

Becky Hill reads Alex Murdaugh 2023 guilty verdict

Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill read the guilty verdict against Alex Murdaugh in March 2023. On May 13, 2026, those convictions were overturned and a new trial ordered by the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione defense team's juror questions are too 'intrusive' in federal case

May 13, 2026

Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione defense team's juror questions are too 'intrusive' in federal case

Prosecutors accuse Luigi Mangione's defense team of planning overly intrusive juror questions in the federal case over Brian Thompson's alleged killing.

Judge sentences Nevada mom for drowning young son, daughter: 'I will remember your case forever'

May 13, 2026

Judge sentences Nevada mom for drowning young son, daughter: 'I will remember your case forever'

A federal judge sentenced Las Vegas mother Jovan Trevino to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to drowning both of her children in 2021.

Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction unanimously overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court

May 13, 2026

Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction unanimously overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court

Alex Murdaugh wins new trial as South Carolina Supreme Court overturns his murder conviction citing clerk's improper external influences on jurors.

Michigan man gets at least 30 years for killing groomsman on wedding night

May 13, 2026

Michigan man gets at least 30 years for killing groomsman on wedding night

James Shirah sentenced to decades in prison after authorities said he ran over and killed his best friend hours after celebrating his wedding in Michigan.

Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed

May 13, 2026

Democratic Boston councilor rips 'soft-on-crime' policies after suspected gunman's violent past revealed

Boston city councilor Ed Flynn says soft-on-crime policies allowed Cambridge shooting suspect Tyler Brown to walk free despite a lengthy criminal record.

High school student with history of anger issues charged with murder of homeless woman in Las Vegas

May 12, 2026

High school student with history of anger issues charged with murder of homeless woman in Las Vegas

A 17-year-old Las Vegas student allegedly murdered a homeless woman, with surveillance audio reportedly capturing 61 loud impact sounds during the reported attack.

Mural honoring murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska taken down in Providence after local outrage

May 12, 2026

Mural honoring murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska taken down in Providence after local outrage

A construction crew removed the mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska from a Providence building after residents and officials objected.

Suspected Texas killer is an illegal from Mexico accused in rash of 'extreme violence' against women

May 12, 2026

Suspected Texas killer is an illegal from Mexico accused in rash of 'extreme violence' against women

A previously deported illegal immigrant is accused of killing two women in Texas by strangulation and shooting two others who survived the attacks.