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Police tape hangs before a crime scene. There are several types of crimes that are studied within sociology. Police tape hangs before a crime scene. There are several types of crimes that are studied within sociology.
Fla. Dad Killed 5-Year-Old Son, Himself Before Mom Could Pick Child Up for Thanksgiving Weekend
Former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski testifies, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Wyandotte County courthouse in Kansas City, Kan. Former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski testifies, Oct. 24, 2022, at the Wyandotte County courthouse in Kansas City, Kan.
White Detective Accused of Sexually Assaulting Black Women on Duty Dies in Apparent Suicide Just Before Trial
Kristopher Samaroo Kristopher Samaroo
Landlord Allegedly Beat Tenant to Death with Bat Over Rent Dispute in Home Without Hot Water
John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey, Geraldo Rivera John Ramsey, JonBenét Ramsey, Geraldo Rivera
John Ramsey Accepts Geraldo Rivera's Apology for Staging 'Mock Trial' for JonBenét's Murder
Evidence shown in Netflix's docuseries 'Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey' (2024) ; JonBenet Patricia Ramsey winning a beauty pageant at 1996 America's Royale Little Miss National Beauty contests. Evidence shown in Netflix's docuseries 'Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey' (2024) ; JonBenet Patricia Ramsey winning a beauty pageant at 1996 America's Royale Little Miss National Beauty contests.
What Evidence Was Found at the Scene of JonBenét Ramsey's Murder? 8 Items That Could Potentially Solve the Decades-Old Cold Case
Jamie Lee Komoroski split with Samantha Hutchinson Jamie Lee Komoroski split with Samantha Hutchinson
S.C. Woman Gets 25 Years for Drunken Crash that Killed Newlywed Bride in Golf Cart
3 arrested after allegedly shooting, killing man while egging his house, police say 3 arrested after allegedly shooting, killing man while egging his house, police say
How a Botched Plot to Egg a Man's House Over 'Lover’s Quarrel' Led to Murder Conviction for Teen
Homemade Chicken Pot Pies Cooling On Rack Homemade Chicken Pot Pies Cooling On Rack
Thieves Steal Over $30,000 of Christmas Pies During Delivery Van Heist: 'It's Horrible Being Robbed'
TikTok vlogger Marlena Velez who allegedly stole from Target arrested again for same alleged crime TikTok vlogger Marlena Velez who allegedly stole from Target arrested again for same alleged crime
TikTok Mom Vlogger Who Allegedly Stole from Target Arrested for Second Alleged Theft from Same Store
IMPD is seeking the community's help in locating the following vehicle that was stolen with a 4-month-old and 5-month-old child in the back. IMPD is seeking the community's help in locating the following vehicle that was stolen with a 4-month-old and 5-month-old child in the back.
Man Finds 2 Kidnapped Babies Sitting in Ditch Outside His Home While Collecting Mail: 'Good Samaritan'
Brandy Manville and Charles Manville, Facebook Brandy Manville and Charles Manville, Facebook
Wife Praised Husband for Support After Cancer Diagnosis. 5 Years Later, He Killed Her in Murder-Suicide
Garda at the scene in New Ross, Co Wexford, after a girl died following an assault at a house. Garda at the scene in New Ross, Co Wexford, after a girl died following an assault at a house.
8-Year-Old Girl Dies While Trying to Save Her Mom During 'Horrific' Knife Attack: Reports
Police siren flashing blue lights at accident or crime scene Police siren flashing blue lights at accident or crime scene
Man Who Killed Girlfriend in 'Shocking and Barbaric' Gasoline Attack Sentenced to Life
3 killed, 5 injured after shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side 3 killed, 5 injured after shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side
3 Shot Dead, 5 Injured in Shooting at ‘Social Gathering’ in Chicago
Naresh Bhatt and Mamta Kafle Naresh Bhatt and Mamta Kafle
Man Who Allegedly Googled ‘How Long Does It Take to Get Married After Spouse Dies’ Charged With Wife’s Murder
Anastasia 'star' Ettienne; Edward Jacobs Anastasia 'star' Ettienne; Edward Jacobs
Actress' Sister Accused of Killing Ex with ‘Raging’ Fire Because He Rejected Attempts to Get Back Together
Police Sirens Police Sirens
Teenager Charged After Allegedly Stabbing Aunt During Thanksgiving Dispute
9-year-old boy shot and killed in Compton 9-year-old boy shot and killed in Compton
'Adored' Boy with Autism Worked Hard to Speak Fluently. Then He Was Killed in Front of Grandfather's House
Jorge Torres, Sarah Boone Jorge Torres, Sarah Boone
Florida Woman Gets Life in Prison After Zipping Boyfriend in Suitcase Overnight in Drunken Hide-and-Seek Game
JONBENET PATRICIA RAMSEY JONBENET PATRICIA RAMSEY
In Update on JonBenét Ramsey Investigation, Police Admit Certain Things 'Could've Been Done Better'
Darren Gambrel, Adam Arthur Rosenthal Mugshot Darren Gambrel, Adam Arthur Rosenthal Mugshot
A Former Mayoral Candidate Vanished in April. Now He's Accused of Murdering Member of His Religious Sect
Stock Photo, Coyote walking at Cherry Creek State park, Aurora, Colordo. Stock Photo, Coyote walking at Cherry Creek State park, Aurora, Colordo.
Colo. Girl, 4, Approached Animal She Thought Was Dog. It Was Actually a Coyote, Who Attacked Child
Calif. Man Arrested at LAX Airport Calif. Man Arrested at LAX Airport
Man Tried to Smuggle 'Meth-Caked' Clothing, Including Cow Onesie, onto Flight: Feds
Susan Lane-Fournier; Missing Dogs Susan Lane-Fournier; Missing Dogs
Days After Oregon Hiker Was Found Slain, Police Believe They've Found Bodies of Her 2 Dogs
Kendrick Rayvon Fisher, a Houston man accused of killing mother and 2-year-old girl was found sleeping in apartment with dead victims Kendrick Rayvon Fisher, a Houston man accused of killing mother and 2-year-old girl was found sleeping in apartment with dead victims
Man Accused of Killing His Sister and Her 2-Year-Old Daughter Found 'Asleep on the Couch' Near Bodies: Reports
River Glen of St. Charles, a suburban assisted living center in Illinois where a chainsaw-weilding man was shot and killed by police River Glen of St. Charles, a suburban assisted living center in Illinois where a chainsaw-weilding man was shot and killed by police
Shirtless Man 'Wielding' Chainsaw Shot Dead After 'Confronting Residents' at Assisted Living Center: Police
JonBenét Ramsey smiles in a hat for an outside photo JonBenét Ramsey smiles in a hat for an outside photo
The Best True Crime Documentaries to Stream Now
Nancy Anderson in 1977 Nancy Anderson in 1977
How Family Got Justice Decades After Outgoing 19-Year-Old Was Killed in Her Hawaii Apartment
Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiani, Adam Driver and Lady Gaga in 'House of Gucci' Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiani, Adam Driver and Lady Gaga in 'House of Gucci'
Inside the Shocking Case of Maurizio Gucci's Assassination
16-year-old Sylvia Likens who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, in 1965. 16-year-old Sylvia Likens who was tortured and murdered by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, in 1965.
A Teen Endured Months of 'Heinous' Torture Before Dying. Many Participated — and Her Caretaker Orchestrated It
Michel Fournier and Susan Lane-Fournier Michel Fournier and Susan Lane-Fournier
Husband of Missing Oregon Woman Arrested and Charged with Murder After Her Remains Are Found
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Man Accused of Killing Roommate Who ‘Often Sneezes’ After He Got Too Close to Thanksgiving Dinner: Reports
Pictured:James Craig entering the Arapahoe District Court to be formally charged, Thursday March 23rd, 2023. Pictured:James Craig entering the Arapahoe District Court to be formally charged, Thursday March 23rd, 2023.
Dentist Accused of Killing Wife by Poisoning Her Shakes Charged with Attempting to Get Fellow Inmate to Kill a Detective: Police 
Jack Snyder Jack Snyder
Killed for His Kindness: Inside the Case of 17-Year-Old Who Was Slain After Offering Teens a Ride in the Cold
Pastor Fights Off Burglar with an Axe During Attempted Thanksgiving Robbery Pastor Fights Off Burglar with an Axe During Attempted Thanksgiving Robbery
Axe-Wielding Burglar Breaks into Church on Thanksgiving — and Pastor Fights Him Off Thanks to 'Mixed Martial Arts Background'
Hureleyon McLean shot on Thanksgiving Day Hureleyon McLean shot on Thanksgiving Day
Florida Grandfather, 71, Fatally Shot on Thanksgiving Over Alleged Music Dispute with Neighbor
JonBenét Patricia Ramsey posing for a beauty pageant portfolio for an upcoming Beauty Pageant ; Exterior of the Ramsey home in Boulder, Colorado where 6 year old JonBenét Ramsey was found. JonBenét Patricia Ramsey posing for a beauty pageant portfolio for an upcoming Beauty Pageant ; Exterior of the Ramsey home in Boulder, Colorado where 6 year old JonBenét Ramsey was found.
What Happened to JonBenét Ramsey’s House After Her Murder? All About the Colorado Mansion — and Why It’s Been On and Off the Market for Over 15 Years
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer is led into court before being found guilty on 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 15 life terms, the equivalent of 957 years in prison. Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer is led into court before being found guilty on 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 15 life terms, the equivalent of 957 years in prison.
Where Is Jeffrey Dahmer’s Brother David Dahmer Now? A Look at His Life Today Three Decades After the Serial Killer's Prison Murder
Pajtim Krasniqi Pajtim Krasniqi
Husband Fatally Shot Multiple Times in Luxury Oceanfront Fla. Condo By Wife in Murder-Suicide: Police
A sign welcomes drivers to Moses Lake, Wash A sign welcomes drivers to Moses Lake, Wash
12-Year-Old Arrested After Driving Grandfather's Stolen Car 160 Miles Across Wash. Mountains
Carlos Humberto Grisales Higuita, a bus driver in Colombia accused of kidnapping a teen who escaped after 12 years. Carlos Humberto Grisales Higuita, a bus driver in Colombia accused of kidnapping a teen who escaped after 12 years.
Teen Escapes from School Bus Driver 12 Years After He Allegedly Kidnapped Her and Changed Her Name
gabby petito family photo gabby petito family photo
Gabby Petito's Dad Combats 'Missing White Woman Syndrome' with TV Series Focused on Marginalized Communities
Police tape hangs before a crime scene. There are several types of crimes that are studied within sociology. Police tape hangs before a crime scene. There are several types of crimes that are studied within sociology.
Flight Attendant Arrested After Allegedly Slashing Co-Worker at New Orleans Hotel
North Branch Correctional Institution via Google Maps North Branch Correctional Institution via Google Maps
Maryland Prison Inmate Suspected of Killing Another Prisoner Inside Cell
Jorge Javier Quintero mug shot. Jorge Javier Quintero mug shot.
Woman Found Dismembered with Rosary Beads Inside Suitcase After Boyfriend Sends 'Concerning' Messages
Joshua and Regan Bryan sentenced in murder for hire case. Joshua and Regan Bryan sentenced in murder for hire case.
Mississippi Siblings Sentenced in Murder-for-Hire Case Against Their Stepfather
Angel-Giselle Angel-Giselle
Mother Accused of Drowning Daughter in Tub After Argument Over Refusal to Give Teen Diabetes Medication
A sign for NuMale Medical Center is displayed outside a building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 A sign for NuMale Medical Center is displayed outside a building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Man Wins Record-Breaking $412 Million Payout After 'Invasive' Penile Injections Caused Irreversible Damage
CBC player Colin Brown CBC player Colin Brown
High School Hockey Player, 16, Dies Days After Being Shot with 'Stray Bullet' While in Car with His Dad
Missouri mom murdered in kidnapping exortion plot. Missouri mom murdered in kidnapping exortion plot.
Mom Was Kidnapped and Forced to Withdraw Thousands from Bank Account. Then She Was Murdered: Prosecutors
Nick Carter performs on stage at the Vi som älskar 90 & 00-talet festival at Gärdet on July 06, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. Nick Carter performs on stage at the Vi som älskar 90 & 00-talet festival at Gärdet on July 06, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Nick Carter's Counterclaim Against Sexual Battery Accuser Will Continue After Nevada Supreme Court Denies Appeal
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center Sean "Diddy" Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail for a 3rd Time: 'Serious Risk of Witness Tampering'
Victims: James and Mary Hutson Victims: James and Mary Hutson
Someone Murdered a Teenage Boy and Sexually Assaulted His Mother. 27 Years Later, Police Have a Suspect
Highjacking Suspect D. B. Cooper Highjacking Suspect D. B. Cooper
Will a Parachute Found 2 Years Ago Help Solve the D.B. Cooper Skyjacking Case? Man Who Made Discovery Speaks Out
Charles Alexander, 43, who was suspected of kidnapping his seven-year-old daughter, Oaklynn Alexander Charles Alexander, 43, who was suspected of kidnapping his seven-year-old daughter, Oaklynn Alexander
911 Call Reveals Girl, 7, Pleading with Father Not to Kill Her: 'I Don't Want to Go to Heaven'
Joan Depaz and Daisy Link Joan Depaz and Daisy Link
Accused Murderers Get Pregnant in Secret Despite Never Seeing Each Other in Miami Jail: 'I Can’t Believe It Worked'
JonBenét Patricia Ramsey poses against a tree for a photo. JonBenét Patricia Ramsey poses against a tree for a photo.
Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey? All the Possible Suspects Investigated In the Pageant Queen's Unsolved Case
Austin Tanner Austin Tanner
An Alabama Country Singer Violated Bond to Attend the CMAs — Then Posted Evidence on Social Media. Now He's Facing Arrest
Hermila G. Villarreal and Sarah Christina Villarreal Obituary. Hermila G. Villarreal and Sarah Christina Villarreal Obituary.
Police Got a Call About Person with Gun in Texas Home. They Arrived to Find Grandmother and Granddaughter Dead
Cheshire woman who kept her baby daughter hidden in drawer for first three years of her life sentenced for extreme neglect Cheshire woman who kept her baby daughter hidden in drawer for first three years of her life sentenced for extreme neglect
Mother Sentenced for Hiding Baby Daughter in Drawer for First 3 Years of Her Life: ‘Extreme Neglect’
Junior Boucher booking photo Junior Boucher booking photo
Fla. Man Accused of Beating Golfer to Death with Golf Clubs on Course: 'He's Trying to Kill Me'
Nancy Anderson, Tudor Chirila Jr. Nancy Anderson, Tudor Chirila Jr.
19-Year-Old Nancy Anderson Was Murdered in Her Honolulu Apartment in 1972. A DNA Sleuth Recently Cracked the Case
Jeffrey L. Dahmer enters the courtroom of judge Jeffrey A. Wagner 06 August 1991 Jeffrey L. Dahmer enters the courtroom of judge Jeffrey A. Wagner 06 August 1991
How Did Jeffrey Dahmer Die? The Details of the Serial Killer's Death 30 Years Ago — and How It Mirrored One of His Gruesome Crimes
FILE - A photo of Daniel Andreas San Diego, top right, appears on a poster of the FBI's most wanted terrorists during a news conference announcing his addition to the most wanted terrorist list, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at FBI Headquarters in Washington. FILE - A photo of Daniel Andreas San Diego, top right, appears on a poster of the FBI's most wanted terrorists during a news conference announcing his addition to the most wanted terrorist list, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at FBI Headquarters in Washington.
Fugitive on FBI Most Wanted List Arrested in Wales 21 Years After Alleged Bombings in San Francisco
Yallambee Lodge in Cooma Yallambee Lodge in Cooma
Police Officer Who Used Taser on 95-Year-Old Woman Convicted of Manslaughter: Reports
Junior Boucher Junior Boucher
Man Arrested for Murder After Allegedly Attacking Golfer with His Own Clubs, Drowning Him in Golf Pond
Christine Aca-ac and Janvi Maquindang Christine Aca-ac and Janvi Maquindang
Teen, 19, Accused of Murdering 4 While They Slept and Setting House on Fire to Cover Crime