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fromAxios
1 hour ago

U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says

Most tracked crimes fell in 2025—11 of 13 declined—violent offenses dropped sharply while drug crimes rose 7% as the only increase.
#domestic-violence
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York Giants

Murder in Brooklyn: Senior woman fatally stabbed in possible domestic dispute, sources say amNewYork

An 85-year-old Brooklyn woman, Julia Boomer, was found stabbed in her Bedford-Stuyvesant home and later died; a male relative is in custody for questioning.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Leominster man arrested in connection with wife's death after police standoff

James E. Marsh is charged with shooting and killing his wife, barricading himself in his home for hours before surrendering to police.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York Giants

Murder in Brooklyn: Senior woman fatally stabbed in possible domestic dispute, sources say amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago

Queens man shot to death as wife watched in horror: cops amNewYork

A 36-year-old man, Samuel Alston, was fatally shot inside his Long Island City apartment after a hallway dispute; suspect fled, investigation ongoing.
#cold-case
fromQNS
6 days ago
US news

Former Astoria man indicted in 1998 cold case strangulation murder of unidentified victim: DA - QNS

fromQNS
6 days ago
US news

Former Astoria man indicted in 1998 cold case strangulation murder of unidentified victim: DA - QNS

US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Suspect identified, charged in 2024 killing of Antioch man

Ronald Jackson III was identified and charged with murder, kidnapping, and criminal threats in the May 15, 2024 killing of Raheem Coe in Antioch.
#stabbing
fromQNS
1 week ago
New York City

Two teens criminally charged in fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Woodhaven boy: DA - QNS

fromQNS
1 week ago
New York City

Two teens criminally charged in fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Woodhaven boy: DA - QNS

#bronx
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Police release more photos of suspects tied to Bronx teen's deadly shooting in 2024 amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Police release more photos of suspects tied to Bronx teen's deadly shooting in 2024 amNewYork

California
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 days ago

Man and woman slain on California street, 3 young children found unharmed in nearby vehicle

Two adults found dead on 27th Street near Imperial Avenue in Grant Hill; three children under 2 found unharmed in a nearby parked vehicle.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Gore fanatic killed woman with hunting knife'

Family handout A man described as a "gore video fanatic" bought a hunting knife online then fatally stabbed a woman 18 times as she waited at a north London bus stop, a court has heard. Several members of the public allegedly saw Jala Debella carrying out the "senseless attack" on 66-year-old Anita Mukhey on Edgware Road on 9 May 2024 before "casually walking away". On Monday, jurors at the Old Bailey were told that Debella, 24, was unwell and could not attend court.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thereporter.com
2 days ago

One year after Bay Area landlord's slaying, Zizians cases still grab headlines

It was Jan. 17, 2025, when 82-year-old landlord Curtis Lind was walking outside his property on the 300 block of Lemon Street when an assailant wearing a mask and a black beanie stabbed him in the neck. Lind died on the sidewalk where he had lived and worked for years. Investigators later charged Maximillian Snyder with the murder, alleging Lind was targeted because he was a key witness in a previously violent attack on Lind, tied to the same group.
US news
#shooting
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston

Brockton man found shot to death in vehicle in Mattapan, police say

Alex DeAndrade, 37, was fatally shot multiple times in a parked vehicle in Mattapan and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Queens man shot dead in front of store; suspect still on the run, cops say amNewYork

A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in front of storefronts at 289 Beach 14th St., Far Rockaway, on Dec. 30; the investigation is ongoing.
#plea-deal
#brooklyn
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Life is now a perpetual funeral for us,' says father of US nurse allegedly killed by Irishman in Budapest

Mackenzie Michalski, allegedly killed in Budapest by an Irishman, would have turned 33 today while the accused awaits trial and her family grieves.
#domestic-dispute
#oakland
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
US news

At 3 a.m., a gunman waited behind an Oakland lingerie store on 'The Blade', police say. The operator was shot dead minutes later

fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
US news

At 3 a.m., a gunman waited behind an Oakland lingerie store on 'The Blade', police say. The operator was shot dead minutes later

US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

ICE: Cuban immigrant died while attempting suicide. Witness: guards pinned and choked him.

A Cuban immigrant died in an El Paso detention facility after guards restrained him; preliminary autopsy indicates homicide by asphyxia from chest and neck compression.
#assault
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Illinois surgeon indicted for double homicide of ex-wife and husband

Court records show a Franklin county grand jury charged Michael David McKee on 16 January with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm suppressor. McKee, 39, a vascular surgeon who was living in Chicago, is charged in the shooting deaths of 39-year-old Monique Tepe, from whom he was divorced in 2017, and dentist Dr Spencer Tepe, 37, in their home on 30 December.
US news
San Francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Person fatally shot in the Mission District on Thursday night

A person was fatally shot near San Bruno Avenue and 16th Street; SFPD Homicide Detail is investigating and requests public tips.
#east-oakland
US news
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

One Person Fatally Shot In Potrero Hill In SF's First Homicide of 2026

A person was fatally shot near 16th Street and San Bruno Avenue in San Francisco, marking the city’s first homicide of 2026.
#extradition
fromQNS
1 week ago
New York City

South Carolina fugitive indicted for execution-style murder of ex-girlfriend in East Elmhurst: DA - QNS

A 23-year-old man was indicted for the alleged execution-style killing of 21-year-old Dashanna Donovan, fled to South Carolina, was arrested, and faces extradition and murder charges.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
US news

Prominent California farmer charged with killing estranged wife held on $5.5-million bail

Michael Abatti, a 63-year-old Imperial Valley farmer, was extradited to Arizona on a first-degree murder charge in the shooting of his estranged wife.
fromQNS
1 week ago
New York City

South Carolina fugitive indicted for execution-style murder of ex-girlfriend in East Elmhurst: DA - QNS

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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

The Indo Daily: The disturbing last days of Mason O'Connell Conway (4), as Tegan McGhee named as killer

McGhee, 32, received a mandatory life sentence for killing Mason; his father was identified and jailed for neglect and helping to cover up the murder.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto man found guilty of murder in deaths of his parents, attempted murder of brother | CBC News

Alpha Henry was found guilty of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his parents and attempting to kill his brother in Toronto in September 2022.
New York City
fromQNS
1 week ago

Kew Gardens man sentenced to prison for possessing arsenal of illegal firearms in his apartment: DA - QNS

A Kew Gardens retiree received four years for possessing an arsenal of illegal firearms discovered after he fatally shot a would-be robber.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

85-year-old fatally stabbed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn apartment, police say

An 85-year-old woman, Julia Boomer, was fatally stabbed in her Bed-Stuy apartment; police question a person of interest and seek public tips.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

85-year-old woman stabbed to death in her Brooklyn apartment

An 85-year-old Brooklyn woman, Julia Boomer, was fatally stabbed in her Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment; a relative was taken into custody but has not been charged.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

What is known about killing of Ohio parents at home as their young kids slept

McKee, 39, is licensed as a vascular surgeon, and an Illinois database said he works at a hospital in Rockford. He is also licensed to practice in California and until last year held a medical license in Nevada. In August 2015, he married Monique Sabaturski, who was then 28. The couple had no children, and they divorced in June 2017, while McKee was a resident at a Virginia hospital.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage, authorities say

A suspected gunman killed six people across three Clay County, Mississippi locations, including family members and a 7-year-old, and is now charged with murder.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Concord Man Accused In New Year's Eve Murders of His Parents Dies In Jail

A 61-year-old man accused of killing his elderly parents was found dead in his jail cell after apparently inflicting fatal self-injuries.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Maniac who randomly beat beloved security guard to death at NYC subway station found mentally unfit for trial

David Mazariegos was found mentally unfit to stand trial and will be committed to a state psychiatric hospital after allegedly killing security guard Nicola Tanzi.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gardai believe Oisin O'Reilly (12) lay dead in bed for hours after his father murdered him

Bodies of father and boy found at separate Dublin properties Gardaí say they are not looking for anyone else Wayne O'Reilly was detained under Mental Health Act Child was not in care of State, but family known to Tusla Gardaí believe that tragic Oisin O'Reilly lay dead for a number of hours before the 12-year-old body's was discovered in his bed at his home in Clondalkin on Thursday morning.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Boy (12) killed by father in suspected murder-suicide lay dead for a number of hours before he was found

A father and his 12-year-old son were found dead at separate Dublin properties, with the child killed by asphyxiation; no one else is being sought.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mafia hit or family dispute? Questions remain after killing by slain gangster's niece

Evelyn Torres was sentenced to 30 years-to-life after pleading no contest to killing Stephanie Rodriguez, partner of Mexican Mafia member Michael Torres.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Fremont man, 93, remains jailed for now in wife's killing

Richard Hocking, 93, allegedly fatally shot his wife, confessed to police, is held without bail and faces premeditated murder charges with a possible 50-years-to-life sentence.
Law
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Nick Reiner's Attorney Resigns in Rob Reiner Murder Trial

Nick Reiner's private attorney withdrew; he will be represented by a public defender in his first-degree murder case.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in fatal shooting of U of T student on Scarborough campus: police | CBC News

Babatunde Afuwape, 28, charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting 20-year-old U of T Scarborough student Shivank Avasthi on Dec. 23.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nick Reiner to appear in court for arraignment over murder of parents

The 32-year-old has been in custody since last month, hours after the acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 70, a photographer, were found dead in their Los Angeles-area home. Authorities allege that Nick Reiner fatally stabbed the couple. Wednesday's proceedings will mark his first appearance in court in three weeks. The Los Angeles county medical examiner found that the Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths were the result of homicide, caused by multiple sharp force injuries
US news
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in bus shooting near Yorkdale mall: Toronto police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Man charged with 1st-degree murder in bus shooting near Yorkdale mall: Toronto police | CBC News

US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Police release footage of a person of interest in the killing of an Ohio dentist and his wife

An Ohio couple, Dr. Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe, were fatally shot in their home; police released security footage of a person of interest.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Defendant testifies in 2021 San Francisco 'Grandpa Vicha' murder case

I remember someone staring at me. I got to the man and just pushed him. I felt he was judging me, too.
San Francisco
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

He broke': 93-year-old Fremont man told police he spent month planning to kill wife, docs say

Richard Hocking, 93, confessed to shooting and killing his 86-year-old wife, Patricia Hocking, and is charged with murder and held without bail.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Earlier 911 calls to Rob Reiner's home could loom large in legal battle over son's mental condition

The couple's son, with past substance abuse and psychiatric treatment, is charged with their murders and his mental state is central to the case.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Mother charged with 1st-degree murder after 10-year-old boy found dead in Barrie wellness check | CBC News

10-year-old Barrie boy found dead; his 47-year-old mother charged with first-degree murder after being medically cleared.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Nick Reiner no longer on suicide watch ahead of arraignment: report

Nick Reiner is no longer on suicide watch but remains in solitary confinement while awaiting arraignment on murder charges for the deaths of his parents.
#ardara
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Man due to appear in court charged in connection with death of Donegal businessman Stephen McCahill

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
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Man due to appear in court charged in connection with death of Donegal businessman Stephen McCahill

US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Family identifies man killed in triple homicide at Oakland market

Miguel Ramirez Rivera, a 54-year-old father, was fatally shot as an unintended victim in an early-morning East Oakland store shooting that killed two other men.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Her brother pleaded guilty to the Idaho murders. Now she's ready to talk.

Bryan Kohberger's arrest for the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students devastated his family and left them in pain and confusion.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Gardai arrest man (30s) after man (60s) dies following assault in Co Donegal

A man in his 60s was found dead in an alleged domestic assault near Ardara; a man in his 30s is detained and investigations continue.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Bay Area man, 93, allegedly kills spouse, calls 911 to report crime

A 93-year-old Bay Area man is in custody after allegedly killing his spouse and then calling police to report the crime. Shortly after 12:20 a.m. Saturday, dispatchers received a 911 call from a man who said he'd just shot his spouse, Fremont police said. When officers arrived on the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue, they found a man standing outside his vehicle and a victim within. The victim was in the front passenger seat and was declared deceased at the scene.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

86-year-old Fremont woman allegedly shot dead by 93-year-old husband

FREMONT - Police responded early Friday around 12:20 a.m. to a report that a 93-year-old man had shot his 86-year-old wife on the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue. The 911 caller told officers he had shot his spouse and wanted to turn himself in, according to the Fremont Police Department. When authorities arrived, the man was standing by his vehicle, and the victim was in the front passenger seat.
California
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Oakland murder suspect is a longtime educator, coach for East Bay schools

Longtime Oakland educator and coach Dwane Stewart is accused of fatally shooting his friend Tim Conover during a July 4 fireworks-party fight.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

2 charged in fatal October shooting of Malden High senior

Two men have been charged in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Malden High senior G'Kiyah Lewis in Mattapan; investigation continues and tips are requested.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Richmond IHOP murder suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound

A suspect accused of killing his coworker at an IHOP died by self-inflicted gunshot after appearing at the San Pablo police department.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Sickened and Outraged': Prosecutors Blast Portland Freedom Fund for Bailing Out Man Who Kills Partner Just Days Later

Prosecutors are blasting the PFF over their decision to step in on the case, noting Adan's long history of escalating violence against Abraham. Adan was born in Somalia and first came to the United States as a refugee. He was also convicted of felony strangulation, domestic violence, and more. The escalating series of attacks by Adan began in 2022, according to prosecutors.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Two found fatally shot at Concord home

Two people were found fatally shot at a home Wednesday morning and another person was arrested in connection with the killings, authorities said. Police did not immediately release any information about the victims, such as their genders or names. Authorities also did not immediately identify the suspect or specify a possible motive. The victims were found about 7 a.m. Wednesday after officers responded to a 911 call reporting a family disturbance in the 3900 block of Walnut Avenue, police said in a social media posting.
US news
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Toronto man charged with 1st-degree murder following tent fire death | CBC News

A 36-year-old man faces first-degree murder charges after 51-year-old Keith Appleby died from injuries sustained in a deliberately set tent fire in downtown Toronto.
#richmond
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

3 men charged following fatal shooting in Brampton parking lot: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police have charged three men in relation to a fatal shooting in a mall parking lot in Brampton earlier this month. Two 20-year-olds from Brampton and one 25-year-old from Toronto are now facing first-degree murder charges following the incident, Peel Regional Police said in a news release on Wednesday. On Dec. 8, a 25-year-old man Brampton man was shot and killed in a car near Shoppers World on Main Street, police said.
Toronto
#richmond-ca
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Methuen man charged with murdering Lawrence teacher

A Methuen man appeared in court Tuesday after he was accused of murdering a beloved Spanish teacher who taught at Lawrence High School. Anthony Nunez-Romano, 26, was ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty to murder and two counts of illegally owning a firearm. Court documents identified his alleged victim as Dominga Romano; it was not immediately clear how the pair were related, if at all.
US news
#divorce-dispute
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Mother arrested in death of 1-year-old baby in Queens

Nicole Boodhai, 28, was arrested and charged with murder after one-year-old Charlie Ramraykha was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
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