Murder News & Breaking Stories

"Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh's request for a new murder trial was denied, after jurors' improper comments were ruled to be insignificant."

Kenneth Eugene Smith to be first person in US executed by nitrogen gas after losing last-minute appeals. Scheduled execution today.

Rapper YFN Lucci pleads guilty to gang-related charge after 3 years, eligible for parole in 4 months. Prosecutors agree to release.

"Los Angeles Innocence Project investigates Scott Peterson's claim of innocence, representing him in case of Laci and Connor Peterson's murders."

"Today in History: Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929. Also, Queen Elizabeth I was crowned in 1559."

Serena Williams is back in the spotlight after being mentioned in the Young Thug YSL Rico trials. Find out more here!

Peacock's The Traitors Season 2 is a celebrity-studded live-action roleplay of the game "Mafia," with treacherous twists and turns.

Police and soldiers prepare to enter El Inca prison where riots began, in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, convicted of her mother's murder, has been released from prison and has a new documentary and book.

Oscar Pistorius was released on parole after serving half his sentence for killing his girlfriend. Her mother is unhappy.

Blumhouse's Night Swim disappoints after the success of M3GAN. The horror film is a lazy, uninspired effort that feels disposable.

Social media users are urging Gypsy Rose Blanchard to start a TikTok account to document her story and appear on 'Hot Ones'.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard regrets conspiring to kill her mother. Ahead of her early release from prison, the 32-year-old tells People.

Teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey will be named when they are sentenced, a judge has ruled. They lured her to Linear Park.

NBA G-League player admits to premeditated murder after girlfriend claimed victim threatened to kill her if she didn't get a Rolex.

"Max Payne" voice actor James McCaffrey has died at 65. His agent confirms he passed away at home after battling myeloma.

Ex-G League player Chance Comanche and his girlfriend are facing open murder charges in relation to the death of a woman.

Prime Video's Reacher returns with Alan Ritchson reprising his role. The second season is action-packed and features more character development.

"Reacher Season 2 has a heart-breaking twist, but is a must-watch for all action fans. Streaming now on Amazon Prime."

Prosecutors and defense make final cases in Hannah Payne trial. She's accused of killing 62-year-old Kenneth Herring in 2019.

Ex-gang member turned truck driver shares his journey from prison to faith, finding redemption through prayer and pilgrimage. Viral headline: "From Gangs to God: A Journey of Redemption and Second Chances."

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned following backlash for her "antisemitic" comments, unable to answer about campus conduct rules.

Former Dakota employee Jay Hastings shares chilling details of John Lennon's final moments. New docuseries on the singer's murder set for release.

Army officer charged with murder for shooting spree in Texas. 6 dead, 2 injured. Discharged for domestic violence. Inmate at Travis County Jail.

Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in prison. The attacker said he wanted to kill him for killing George Floyd.

John Turscak, 52, was charged with the federal prison stabbing of Derek Chauvin on Black Friday, saying it was symbolic.

The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate turned into name-calling and arguing, with the backdrop of the presidential campaign. Fox News.

Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years in prison for financial crimes. Judge calls it 'stern sentence'.

Minnesota's attorney general denounces prison attack on Derek Chauvin, saying he should be able to serve his sentence without fear.

Oscar Pistorius, who killed his girlfriend, will be released on parole in January. He will be under constant monitoring.

The new Hunger Games prequel is a haphazard mishmash of three storylines, with a big reveal at the end.

9/11 Families United condemns younger Americans expressing sympathy for bin Laden, who masterminded the 9/11 attacks, and TikTok is removing related content.

50 Cent reacts to allegations against Diddy by Cassie and weighs in on Diddy's past controversies, taking another swipe at him.

Yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong found guilty of murder in fatal shooting of romantic rival Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson. Family reactions.

Disturbing video of student Jonathan Lewis being brutally attacked by a mob goes viral, leading to arrests and shock in the US and Canada.

Teen Jonathan Lewis died after being beaten by a mob of 15 kids. His family hopes for justice and an end to youth violence.

Hulu's new mystery drama A Murder at the End of the World was originally slated for an Aug. 29 debut.

A Murder at the End of the World is a visually stunning but overly long murder mystery that tests viewers' patience.

Buffalo Bills fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and name Joe Brady as interim replacement after 24-22 loss to Broncos.

Hockey player Adam Johnson died after an opponent's skate sliced his neck. 17 days later, the South Yorkshire Police arrested a suspect.

Ron DeSantis trails Donald Trump by 37 points in Arizona GOP Primary. Shocking poll results revealed. #DeSantis #Trump #Arizona #GOP

Top Hollywood agent's son arrested over dismembered woman's body found in dumpster, filmed violent movies fetishizing Asian women, worked with Brandi Glanville.

Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot stories, "A Haunting in Venice," is his best mystery yet.

A shooting in Tampa, Florida, left two dead and 16 injured after a dispute between two groups broke out.

Former NFL player Sergio Brown, charged with killing his mother, bought a one-way ticket to Cancun, Mexico, after being the last person seen with the woman before her slaying last month.

Former MLB pitcher Danny Serafini arrested for murder and attempted murder of his in-laws in a 2021 shooting.

Netflix is set to premiere a new crime series called Bodies, starring Stephen Graham and other famous faces, based on a DC comic and graphic novel. The show follows four detectives from different time periods who discover the same body and must work together to solve the murder. The series promises to be a kinetic, ambitious thrill ride. Watch the trailer featuring stars from Peaky Blinders, The Queen's Gambit, and Poldark. Bodies will be available on Netflix from October 19.

A State Department official resigned after Biden pledged $100 billion in aid to Israel, expressing disapproval over US military support.

"Killers of the Flower Moon" is an impassioned and sinister movie about a criminal conspiracy against the Osage Nation.

Joran van der Sloot has confessed to killing Natalee Holloway, admitting to crushing her head with a cinder block before disposing of her body in the ocean.