The Latest Breaking News from Murder

Nicole McGuinness, who killed and dismembered Joanne Lillecrapp, is seeking release again

The brother of a woman who was murdered, dismembered and buried in a strawberry patch 20 years ago tells the Supreme Court the killer is a "monster" who remains a danger if released.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Mother had concerns her partner had hurt toddler days before he was killed, court is told

Brendan Pallant is on trial for allegedly murdering two-year-old Jaidyn Gomes-Sebastiao at his home just weeks after moving in with the boy and his mother. WARNING: details in this story may be distressing to some readers.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Geelong murder accused 'intended to kill'

Prosecutors say Haig Jacob Arslanian intended to kill his 31-year-old brother David when he shot him at their Geelong home on October 5, 2020.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022

Dawson allegations 'tailored' by lover

Evidence against Chris Dawson used in his murder trial had been tailored by his spurned teenage lover to create further suspicions, a judge has heard.

AAP · Jul 7, 2022

Assistant principal says he was fired for objecting to play about Matthew Shepard’s murder, sues Colorado school district

DENVER — When a former assistant principal at Ponderosa High School found out in 2020 that the school’s theater company planned to put on a play about what happened after Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was murdered, he objected to the production.

The Denver Post · Jul 7, 2022

Only Murders honors Arconia's grand dame

A day in the life of Bunny Folger might make us reconsider the thankless vigilance of the old neighbor lady

Salon · Jul 6, 2022

Robert Crimo makes first court appearance as prosecutor says he confessed to Highland Park shooting

Robert Crimo appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday for a bond hearing in the 19th Circuit Court in Lake County, Illinois

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Haryana: Wanted in 7 criminal cases, Mohit Mental carrying reward of Rs 1 lakh arrested by Ambala police

AMBALA: The crime investigation agency (CIA)-I of district police arrested the most wanted criminal Mohit Kumar alias Mohit Mental alias Jhalla, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, said Ambala superintendent of police (SP) Jashandeep Singh Randhawa on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2022

Man convicted of Lanarkshire killing murdered fellow prisoner in 'brutal execution'

James O’Rourke has been described as one of Scotland’s most dangerous prisoners.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

Glasgow murder bid as man, 39, attacked by thugs in east end house

The 39-year-old man was left with severe injuries as a result of the attack by three men and was rushed to hospital, where he remains. His current condition is unknown.

Glasgow Live · Jul 6, 2022