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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
19 minutes ago

California man used a pickaxe to kill his teen half-brother with cerebral palsy

Zuberi Sharp pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing his half-brother Zayde with a pickaxe in December 2024.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Third homicide charge added for NorCal double murder suspect, prosecutors say

Howard Wang faces a third murder charge for the 2024 killing of Chengli Li, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
US Elections
fromDefector
6 hours ago

I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone | Defector

Donald Trump's threats against Iran represent a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and reflect a lack of coherent strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
fromNew York Daily News
3 hours ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

"What makes this case so devastating, is not only was a 7-month-old girl stolen from us, but she was not the intended target," Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez said Tuesday.
Brooklyn
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
#murder-trial
US news
fromBoston.com
23 hours ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Oh my God, did someone accuse me of killing my mom?'

Rachel found her mother nearly unresponsive, with her eyes not closing and her mouth drooping. Marsha's toes had started to turn black due to reduced blood flow as her body began to shut down.
Medicine
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
#manslaughter
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Dorchester woman sentenced for fatal stabbing stemming from online feud

Alyssa Partsch was sentenced to 15-20 years for fatally stabbing Jazreanna Sheppard after an online feud.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Dorchester woman sentenced for fatal stabbing stemming from online feud

Alyssa Partsch was sentenced to 15-20 years for fatally stabbing Jazreanna Sheppard after an online feud.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review are criminals born or made?

Harden's research outlines genetic patterns associated with a higher risk of substance abuse and risk-taking behaviors, framing her work as an exploration of the genetics of sin.
Psychology
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Law
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's really polarised the population': amid a police search for Dezi Freeman's helpers, some sympathy towards the double-murderer remains

The manhunt was one of the biggest in Australian history, involving hundreds of police officers and help from the army. And yet one man, on foot, got away.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Webber was driving his car with Wells as his front-seat passenger at about 10.25pm on Sunday when the pair began arguing in front of others who were in the vehicle.
Miami Marlins
US news
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

New DNA testing confirmed Ted Bundy killed 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime in 1974, linking him to another unsolved murder.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?

Bianca Devins was murdered by Brandon Clark, who shared graphic images of her body online, leading to ongoing trauma for her mother, Kim Devins.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

'What we had talked about, take that to the grave': Report reveals details about State Police sergeant who allegedly drove drunk, caused fatal crash

Scott Quigley was indicted on a charge of negligent motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence, following a crash that resulted in the death of Angelo Schettino, a 37-year-old man with developmental disabilities.
Law
#infant-death
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man held indefinitely for fatal attack on sister

Andrew Cunningham was detained indefinitely after stabbing his sister Margaret O'Brien 40 times, attributed to his mental health issues.
US news
from6abc Philadelphia
1 week ago

Bryan Kohberger caught in casual conversation with DMV worker about murders he committed

Bryan Kohberger was seen casually at a DMV days after murdering four Idaho students.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

When the topic of serial murder comes up, almost reflexively, the diagnosis of psychopathic personality is given as an explanation for the offender's behavior. Question: "Why did he kill all these people?" Answer: "He's a psychopath." It seems that once it is proclaimed that the serial killer is a psychopath, everything is understood. This assertion has gained such widespread acceptance that its validity is never questioned.
Psychology
Law
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Man sentenced for fatally stabbing Chelsea woman, 59

A 68-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his former partner in Chelsea in 2023 after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

An expert explains why the recent Danvers murder stands out

Adults tend to kill for reasons based on logic, Fox said. Even though it is abhorrent, people understand killings out of jealousy, rage, revenge, and profit. But, teenagers "often kill for no good reason," he said.
Psychology
#murder-charge
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Student charged in Danvers murder allegedly told police he 'wanted to kill someone for a long time'

An 18-year-old Bishop Fenwick High School senior is charged with murdering a 68-year-old woman in a random home invasion, allegedly confessing to police that he planned the killing for an extended period.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man charged with murder after man, 82, found dead

A 53-year-old man was charged with murder following the death of an 82-year-old man discovered at a West Hampstead residence in north London.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Student charged in Danvers murder allegedly told police he 'wanted to kill someone for a long time'

An 18-year-old Bishop Fenwick High School senior is charged with murdering a 68-year-old woman in a random home invasion, allegedly confessing to police that he planned the killing for an extended period.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Man charged with murder after man, 82, found dead

A 53-year-old man was charged with murder following the death of an 82-year-old man discovered at a West Hampstead residence in north London.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - man who killed Jordan Ronan (20) after victim stole from van jailed

A man with previous convictions for knife crime, who killed a 20-year-old outside his home after that person stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning, has been jailed for nine years.
London politics
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Charismatic and extremely confident': how to recognise and handle a psychopath

Psychopathic and dark personality traits exist on a continuum across all social levels, from families to institutions, affecting approximately 1% of the general population at clinical levels.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Lookout convicted for notorious California honor roll murder' says he didn't believe killing would actually happen

A man convicted as a lookout in a 1992 honor roll student murder seeks to overturn his conviction, arguing he believed the killing plan was fantasy rather than a genuine plot.
#domestic-abuse
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dealer admits beating vulnerable man to death

A drug dealer admitted to manslaughter after beating a vulnerable former chef to death in a north London flat used for illegal drug dealing operations.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

This is a tragic incident in which a woman has lost her life. We are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened, and we are keeping an open mind to pursue all lines of inquiry. We urge anyone who was in the area of Bath Road, who may have seen or heard anything unusual, to come forward.
UK news
#criminal-trial
US news
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 month ago

Trial begins for Martinez man charged in two deaths

Richard Raymond Klein faces trial for two fatal shootings in 2022, with prosecutors presenting surveillance evidence, jail recordings, and witness testimony to establish motive and guilt.
US news
fromwww.thereporter.com
1 month ago

Trial begins for Martinez man charged in two deaths

Richard Raymond Klein faces trial for two fatal shootings in 2022, with prosecutors presenting surveillance evidence, jail recordings, and witness testimony to establish motive and guilt.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Prosecute Renee Nicole Good's Murderer

ICE agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good during a nonviolent encounter; Minnesota laws could allow state murder charges against involved federal agents.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Don't Let Them Tell You That Was Self-Defense

Early Saturday morning in downtown Minneapolis, 37-year-old Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in full public view. Within hours, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection officials released a familiar statement: an agent, they said, had acted in lawful self-defense against an armed and violent agitator. According to this narrative, Pretti instigated the violence that led to his death.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

When You Learn How Low the 2025 Murder Rate Was, You'll Realize How Profoundly the Media Has Failed the American People

The headlines of 2025 painted a portrait of America in chaos, driven by the financial logic of America's media ecosystem. It's number one product isn't news, but fear. "NYC youth crime doubled since controversial state Raise the Age Law kicked in," exclaims one hysterical New York Post headline from September. "Business owners express frustration over crime surge in Federal Hill," reads a banner from FOX45 News, a local outlet in Baltimore.
Media industry
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Value of True Crime

Evolutionary psychology explains true crime fascination as a survival mechanism for identifying threats, yet successful predators still evade detection through deception and social bonding.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

I am not fit for society,' Oakland man once allegedly warned police. Now he's facing a murder charge

Jeffrey McMaster Jr., a repeat offender with prior sexual and violent convictions, is accused of fatally beating neighbor Leslie Marshall in an Oakland residential hotel.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Former Federal Prosecutor Claims Man Shot and Killed By Federal Agents Had a Death Wish'

A total of 10 gunshots rang out from the ICE officers, leaving Pretti lying supine and motionless in the middle of the street. He was declared dead at the scene. Video of the incident appeared to contradict the Department of Homeland Security narrative that Pretti approached US Border Patrol officers with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun, and that the officers were forced to shoot in self-defense.
US politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

10 Things a Hitman Thought Before Pulling the Trigger

Chronic fear, humiliation, and neglect can create practiced emotional patterns that numb moral resistance and train the mind to carry out violence automatically.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Renee Good slaying should go before a judge and jury

Law enforcement and political leaders must be held accountable for abuses of power, injustice, and failures to protect rights and democratic institutions.
Law
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Premeditated but Psychotic?

Premeditation does not preclude legal insanity; planning can stem from psychosis, and evaluations assess whether mental illness causally produced the criminal act.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months 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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Explains Why Homicide Levels Are Historically Low?

Lethal violence declined in 2025, explained by a threshold-dependent model where archetype, drive, culture, and threshold must converge for violent behavior to occur.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

With murder trial looming, 3 take deals in killing of ex-San Jose cop who worked as KRON4 security guard

Three alleged gang members agreed to decades-long prison terms for a robbery that resulted in the 2021 killing of San Jose police Officer Kevin Nishita.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Is accidentally causing a person's death a homicide? amNewYork

On Oct. 11, 2025 in the West Village, Dana Escoffier, an 80-year-old resident who lived on Hudson Street crossed paths with 82-year-old Dean Whetzel, who lived around the corner. They were neighbors for 50 years. According to news reports, Whetzel apparently bumped into him. Escoffier allegedly shoved him back, sending Whetzel to the pavement where he suffered a fractured skull. He never regained consciousness and died on Nov. 5, 2025. The city's medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
Law
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston man paroled after serving 16 years of life sentence for fatal stabbing outside bar

Corey Patterson, convicted of second-degree murder for a 2009 Allston bar stabbing, was granted parole after serving 16 years in prison.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Schizophrenic bus stop killer held indefinitely

The court has heard a man with a severe mental illness was known to services and assessed by consultant psychiatrists as psychologically stable and safe for the community.
UK news
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

More details emerge about children charged with murder in R.I.

Four preteens charged with murder after allegedly fatally beating 51-year-old Rony Alonso; suspects were identified following alleged rock-throwing and an attempted assault the next day.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for US killing of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, 31, was convicted in October of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting. On Thursday, he received the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. During sentencing, Grayson apologised, saying he wished he could bring Massey back. His lawyer had asked for a sentence of six years. I made a lot of mistakes that night. There were points when I should've acted, and I didn't. I froze, he said during the hearing. I made terrible decisions that night. I'm sorry.
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

West Yorkshire man charged with encouraging suicide in US

A 21-year-old British man, Dylan Phelan, has been charged with encouraging the suicide of a 21-year-old American via a video call and faces related offences.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Days after allegedly murdering parents, Martinez man dies from banging his own head into jail wall, sheriff says

A Martinez man accused of killing his elderly parents later fatally injured himself by repeatedly banging his head in his jail cell.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Man jailed for selling fatal chemical to encourage suicide in UK-first case

Miles Cross was jailed for 14 years for selling a fatal chemical online that led to suicides after targeting vulnerable people on an anonymous forum.
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