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Virginia Jury Convicts Brendan Banfield of Aggravated Murder in 'Au Pair' Double-Killing

The conviction caps a trial centered on prosecutors' catfishing theory supported by the au pair's plea-backed testimony.

Atlanta Mother Charged in Infant’s Alcohol-Poisoning Death, Held Without Bond

Judge Orders Case Against Keon King to Proceed in Killing of Kada Scott

Jayla Brown Charged With Murder in Houston Screwdriver Attack That Killed Keylan Foreman

Gwinnett Officer Killed, Another Wounded in Hotel-Room Shooting as Suspect Is Charged

Three Men Charged in Baltimore Robbery-Linked Killing

Two Charged in Colerain Township Stabbing That Killed Christopher Tanner

Teen Accused in Downers Grove Pregnant Woman’s Killing Returned to Jail After Self-Inflicted Injuries

Fall River Man Charged With Two Counts of Murder in Double Killing

36-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing at Henrietta Hotel

Anaheim Woman Accused in Boyfriend’s Decapitation Returned From Mexico to Face Murder Charge

Teen Adoptive Son Booked After Oklahoma Woman’s Body Found in Trash Can

Suspect in Downers Grove Marketplace Killing in Critical Condition After Apparent Self-Inflicted Injuries

Aurora Man Charged With Killing Ex-Wife Ashley Stewart in Oswego Home

Judge Removes Death Penalty From Federal Case Against Luigi Mangione

Grand Rapids Man Held Without Bond in Triple Slaying of Fiancée and Her Teen Sons

Jury Begins Deliberations in Brendan Banfield Double‑Murder Trial

Judge Delays Probable-Cause Ruling in Death of ‘Mimi’ Torres After DCF Impersonation Testimony

Muhammad Mastakella Murphy Charged in 2025 Detroit Double Homicide

Jury Convicts Indiana Man of Murder in Wife’s Valentine’s Day Killing