2026 - Crimes of the Week

Brian Bush takes the stand during Lawrence Goodine motion hearing

Judge Denies Lawrence Goodine Trial Delay in Kara Akins Murder

Jennifer Jones3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

A judge denied Lawrence Goodine’s request to delay his Kara Akins murder trial, one day after allowing disputed Ring-camera video into evidence.

Vasyl Shvets was the second of two Lyft drivers in a 36-hour period in Cleveland.

Cleveland Lyft Murder Teens Plead Not Guilty, Get $1M Bonds

Sam Carter3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Nashawn Jordan and Cameren Bradford pleaded not guilty in the killing of Lyft driver Vasyl Shvets, and a judge set bond at $1 million for each.

A man with long dark hair sits on the ground. A police officer in riot squad uniform stands over him.

Twelfth Person Charged in Chris Baghsarian Murder Case

Sarah3 weeks ago3 weeks ago011 mins

Twelfth Person Charged in Chris Baghsarian Murder Case. New South Wales Police arrested a 51-year-old woman on August 11, 2026 and charged her with accessory after the fact to murder, bringing the number of people charged in the Chris Baghsarian investigation to twelve.

A 15-year-old suspect whose name is withheld case image for the Crimes of the Week article “15-Year-Old Arrested in Deadly Seattle Center Shooting.”

Teen Charged With Assault in Seattle Center Shooting

Sam Carter3 weeks ago3 weeks ago011 mins

A 15-year-old faces first-degree assault and firearm charges after the Bite of Seattle shooting; preliminary ballistics did not link his gun to two bystander deaths.

Case-related image from a cited source for “Kyle Ann Morrow Charged in Montana Motel Owner Killing.”

Kyle Ann Morrow Pleads Not Guilty in Motel Owner Murder

John Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Kyle Ann Morrow pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide in the killing of motel owner Gene Gudmundson.

Editorial illustration representing the setting of the William Russell-Leonard Pleads Guilty in Edmonds Ferry Deaths case. It does not depict the accused, victim, or actual crime scene.

William Russell-Leonard Gets 7.5 Years in Edmonds Ferry Deaths

Jennifer Jones3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

William Russell-Leonard was sentenced to roughly seven and a half years after pleading guilty to two vehicular-homicide counts, assault and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Teen Faces Trial as Getaway Driver in Caleb Quick Killing

Cassandra Michael Trial Continues in Caleb Quick Killing

John Connor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago016 mins

Witness testimony concluded in Cassandra Michael’s juvenile murder trial over the alleged getaway-driver role in the 2025 killing of Caleb Quick; both sides rested.

Editorial illustration representing the setting of the Long Beach Police Seek Suspects in Off-Duty Officer Robbery case. It does not depict the accused, victim, or actual crime scene.

Two Arrested in Off-Duty Long Beach Officer Robbery

Jennifer Jones3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Mellaki Hanzome Easter and a 16-year-old were arrested on robbery and assault-with-a-deadly-weapon bookings; police planned to present the case for filing consideration.

Former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr enters the Kent County Courthouse in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 2, 2025. (Joel Bissell/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP, File)

Jason Meade Convicted in Casey Goodson Jr. Shooting

Sam Carter3 weeks ago3 weeks ago012 mins

A jury convicted former Franklin County deputy Jason Meade of reckless homicide in Casey Goodson Jr.’s death but could not reach a verdict on the murder charge.The CrimeA Franklin County jury convicted former sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade of reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of…

13-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Seattle Shooting of Cousin

Sam Carter3 weeks ago3 weeks ago016 mins

13-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Seattle Shooting of Cousin. The latest verified status reviewed through August 6, 2026 is: A 13-year-old was charged in juvenile court with first-degree manslaughter and unlawful firearm possession. Case Overview This report concerns A 13-year-old juvenile defendant whos…