The Latest Breaking News from Murder

Chris Dawson told his murder verdict will be handed down 'relatively quickly'

The judge presiding over Chris Dawson's trial says he will deliver his decision on whether the former school teacher killed his wife Lynette "relatively quickly" — but it won't be tomorrow.

ABC News · Jul 11, 2022

Who shot Shinzo Abe and why? Everything we know so far

In a country where gun violence is rare, the murder of former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe is raising questions about the shooter and his motive. Here’s what we know based on media reports and official statements.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

Alleged doorway shooting murder accessories plead not guilty

Lawyers for Reatile Ncube and Nicole Williams, who are accused of helping Glenn Walewicz's killer evade justice, entered the pleas on Monday.

The Canberra Times · Jul 11, 2022

‘No clarity, no justice’: mother of murdered Mexican photojournalist seeks answers

Soledad Jarquín, whose daughter María was shot four years ago, believes the killing was politically motivated

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Prisoners denied access to forensic evidence in bid to prove their innocence

Campaigners call for reforms to allow those who claim to be wrongly convicted – such as Kevin Nunn, jailed for murdering his ex-girlfriend – to obtain information to appeal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Teen who 'wanted to make people happy' murdered by 'big brother'

Gabrielle Ujlaky was a popular 16-year-old with a big future ahead of her before she will killed

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2022

Tragic Josh Dunne's football manager says his team fell apart after talented footballer's death

Exclusive: 'We knew the team was struggling, the lads didn’t want to be there when Josh wasn’t there'

Dublin Live · Jul 10, 2022

James Ellroy: ‘Alcoholics Anonymous was good for hot tub parties in the 70s’

The author of LA Confidential and Black Dahlia on falling in love with a murder victim, not owning a computer and his new true-crime podcast series

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Glasgow thug carried out brutal murder bid on partner's ex after row erupted

Shaun Myers turned on Robert Melrose in Rutherglen and stamped on him so badly, he left his footprint on his victim's face. Melrose ended up in hospital for two months following the attack.

Glasgow Live · Jul 10, 2022

Extradition crew: The Merseyside men accused of terrible crimes still lingering in foreign jail cells

This week suspected drugs trafficker Michael Paul Moogan was finally extradited from Dubai

Liverpool Echo · Jul 10, 2022