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August 30, 2026
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  • Brian Bush takes the stand during Lawrence Goodine motion hearing

    Judge Denies Lawrence Goodine Trial Delay in Kara Akins Murder

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  • 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

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  • 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

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • 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

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  • 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

    3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • 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

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Multiple murder accused Rassie Nkuna.
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Nkuna and Chego Convicted in Mogashoa Double Murder

Sam Carter2 months ago3 weeks ago012 mins

A Pretoria court convicted Rassie Nkuna and former police officer Jacob Chego in the killings of Lucky and Sabeliwe Mogashoa, with sentencing still to follow in the reviewed record.

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Bristen Banales Held Without Bail in Robert Murphy Murder

Sam Carter2 months ago3 weeks ago011 mins

Bristen Banales was arrested after San Bernardino County investigators linked him to a fatal shooting of Robert Murphy, another shooting and an alleged kidnapping in Twentynine Palms.

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This still image captured from video by a witness shows the scene of a shooting that started...
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Coral Smith Arrested in Pima County Kidnapping Case

Sam Carter3 months ago3 weeks ago012 mins

Coral Michelle Smith was arrested on kidnapping and aggravated-assault allegations after the victim in the unrelated Pima County case died; she was held on a reported $250,000 bond.

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On Monday, June 1, an indictment document identified the suspect as Bryan Andrew Moore, born in 1987. The document states Moore is charged with killing Jenna Mary Overson, Mary Beth Overson and Kobyn McClure. (KATU)
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Bryan Moore Faces 17 Counts in Sandy Triple Homicide

Sam Carter3 months ago3 weeks ago012 mins

Bryan Andrew Moore pleaded not guilty at arraignment on a 17-count indictment alleging three murders, attempted murder of a police officer, kidnapping and related crimes in Sandy, Oregon.

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The pursuit resulted in the arrest of 35-year-old Dusty Rudolph Johnson of Crowley.
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Crowley Man Arrested After Eunice Shooting and Pursuit

Sam Carter3 months ago3 weeks ago017 mins

Louisiana State Police arrested Dusty Rudolph Johnson after an alleged shooting, attempted carjacking, pursuit and officer-involved exchange of gunfire.

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DiDi Driver Charged in Sydney Teen Kidnapping Case

Jennifer Jones3 months ago3 weeks ago011 mins

A DiDi driver was charged with kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault after an alleged attack on a 17-year-old passenger in North Sydney.

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Dwain Hall Charged with Sonia Exelby Murder
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Dwain Hall Trial Set in Sonia Exelby Murder Case

John Connor4 months ago3 weeks ago012 mins

Dwain Hall pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of Sonia Exelby, and the court set the case for trial.

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From left to right, rappers Pooh Shiesty, Gucci Mane, and Big30. Prosecutors say Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint by a group that included Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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BIG30 Released on Bond in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case

Sam Carter5 months ago3 weeks ago010 mins

A federal judge allowed rapper BIG30, Rodney Wright Jr., to be released on conditions after denying prosecutors’ effort to revoke his $100,000 release order in the Gucci Mane kidnapping case.

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South Carolina Elementary Teacher Arrested, Accused of Stalking

Sarah2 years ago3 weeks ago023 mins

South Carolina Child Harassment Case Former Teacher Dylan Dukes Gets 5 Years of Probation for Harassing 11-Year-Old Student Dylan Robert Dukes was originally charged with felony stalking after authorities said he sent a former elementary student more than 60 love letters, gave her gifts and…

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Four Sentenced to Death in Ekiti Kidnap-Murder Case

John Connor4 years ago3 weeks ago013 mins

An Ekiti High Court convicted and sentenced four people to death in the kidnapping and murder of Chief Ajayi Emmanuel.Case-related image retrieved from the cited source page at www.channelstv.com.The CrimeThe reviewed record identifies Four convicted defendants identified in the underlying Ekiti cou…

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