The Latest Breaking News from Murder

Athena Strand’s mother sues FedEx, contractor, driver accused of killing 7-year-old girl

FORT WORTH, Texas — The mother of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old girl who was kidnapped and killed in Wise County in November, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against FedEx, Big Topspin and the driver accused of the girl’s murder, according to a news release.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Lawyer seeking Drake’s testimony in XXXTentacion trial in Florida meets resistance in Beverly Hills

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It appears to be a lot easier to schedule a deposition with rap star Drake than it is to get him to show up, attorneys for one of the men charged with the murder of rising rap star XXXTentacion are learning.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Parasitic fraudster bought body disposal kit to murder OAP and bury her in plain sight

Serkan Kaygusuz, 42, made a series of "sinister searches" online and purchased what was essentially a "body disposal kit" before murdering 70-year-old Norma Girolami

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Man admits knife attack on police officers but has attempted murder charge dropped

Thug armed with knife and bottle near church had been accused of trying to kill PC

Liverpool Echo · Feb 21, 2023

Discarded cigarette butt, DNA tests solve 52-year-old murder

Officials say a discarded cigarette found near the body of a 24-year-old Vermont school teacher nearly 52 years ago helped lead investigators to an upstairs neighbor who they say strangled her in her apartment

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Dad of Logan toddlers Darcey and Chloe-Ann Conley killed in hot car questions downgraded charges

Kerri-Ann Conley became the first person in Queensland to be charged with murder under an expanded definition. Then her charges were downgraded.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2023

EastEnders fans 'work out' major death cliff-hanger in Christmas preview as they spot 'clue'

Eagle-eyed viewers think they have solved the mystery of who will be murdered in the Queen Vic - as some fans vowed they will 'never watch EastEnders again' if it's true

Chronicle Live · Feb 21, 2023

EastEnders' Queen Vic curse: Gruesome murders, tragedy and families torn apart

EastEnders' famous The Queen Vic pub is at the centre of Walford, but it's also been the location of many deaths and soap twists over the years

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

New charge over alleged dark web murder plot as 'stuff-ups' prove barrier to bail

The accused woman is set to stand trial next month on seven charges she denies.

The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2023

Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son Buster gives stoic testimony as dad smiles on at murder trial

During calm testimony, Buster appeared to water down – but not refute – some key points in the prosecution’s case, including the police interview where his father appeared to unwittingly confess to the murders

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023