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SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Human remains belonging to multiple young children found in Memphis: Police

Three young children's remains were discovered in Memphis, prompting an investigation into their identities and circumstances of death.
#murder
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
5 days ago

South Ozone Park senior held without bail for the murder of his wife, whose remains were discovered at different locations: DA - QNS

An elderly man was indicted for allegedly murdering his younger wife, with her dismembered remains found in multiple locations.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Cigarettes lead to killer of woman alone in Bay Area home

The murder of Marjorie Rudolph in 1966 has been solved after decades, revealing a violent struggle and staged robbery.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
5 days ago

South Ozone Park senior held without bail for the murder of his wife, whose remains were discovered at different locations: DA - QNS

An elderly man was indicted for allegedly murdering his younger wife, with her dismembered remains found in multiple locations.
California
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Cigarettes lead to killer of woman alone in Bay Area home

The murder of Marjorie Rudolph in 1966 has been solved after decades, revealing a violent struggle and staged robbery.
fromBoston.com
14 hours ago

Haverhill police officer's cause of death confirmed to be related to heart irregularity

"Officer Tully's passing has had a profound impact on this department and the community she served. Her dedication, professionalism, and compassion left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to know and work alongside her."
US news
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
23 hours ago

NYC wigmaker now blames 'medical emergency' for horrid crash that killed mom, young daughters

Miriam Yarimi blames a medical emergency for a crash that killed a mother and her daughters, claiming it absolves her of liability.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Two People Found Dead Inside Car at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Two individuals were found dead in a car in West Berkeley, with indications of possible overdoses.
#homicide
Public health
fromFlowingData
2 days ago

Causes of death around the world for different groups

Mortality rates vary significantly by geography and demographics, with low-income countries facing higher rates of infectious diseases and maternal mortality.
#fbi-investigation
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists

The FBI is investigating connections among recent deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to government projects, amid growing speculation and no evidence of foul play.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

FBI probes missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

The FBI is investigating the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive research, raising national security concerns.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists

The FBI is investigating connections among recent deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to government projects, amid growing speculation and no evidence of foul play.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

FBI probes missing or dead scientists, including four from the L.A. area

The FBI is investigating the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive research, raising national security concerns.
#domestic-abuse
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Law

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

Brooklyn
fromAdvocate.com
23 hours ago

Cold case detectives one step closer to solving murder of Florida trans woman

Cold case detectives have identified a person of interest in the murder of Bree Black, a Black transgender woman, six years after her death.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Baby dies after being found unresponsive in back of car in Toronto, police say | CBC News

A baby was found unresponsive in a car in Toronto and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Woman's body found floating off NYC - near where man's corpse was discovered last month

A woman's body was found floating near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, following the discovery of a man's body in the same area last month.
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Stabbing in Burbank leaves one woman dead, another hospitalized. No arrests made

One woman was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing attack in Burbank.
#murder-trial
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
London politics

Brothers on trial for murder, 40 years ago

Two brothers are on trial for the 1984 murder of a civil servant during a spree of violence against gay men.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

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.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks 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.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man found shot to death on second floor of Harlem apartment: cops | amNewYork

A man was shot to death in a Harlem apartment building, and police are investigating the incident.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
#trinidad-and-tobago
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery

Police in Trinidad and Tobago investigate the discovery of 56 abandoned bodies, primarily children, suspected to be unlawfully disposed corpses.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery

Police in Trinidad and Tobago investigate the discovery of 56 abandoned bodies, primarily children, suspected to be unlawfully disposed corpses.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says adult children don't grieve their aging parents all at once - they grieve them in a thousand tiny deaths, like the first time your mother forgets she told you the same story twice, or the afternoon you notice your father's hands shaking when he signs his name - Silicon Canals

Anticipatory grief involves mourning the gradual changes in living parents, representing incremental losses rather than just preparing for death.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Estranged husband of Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to pen memoir about case

Simon Patterson will publish a memoir detailing his experience related to the murder of his parents by Erin Patterson.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Santa Monica nonprofit director found dead alongside wife; police investigate murder-suicide

A prominent Santa Monica figure, Jeremy Ferguson, and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found dead in an incident being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Inside
18 hours ago

Easter Sunday Toddler Death Leads to Murder Charge and Administrative Leave for Social Workers

Santa Clara County's child welfare agency faces scrutiny after the death of a two-year-old in foster care, leading to investigations and complaints.
Science
fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe

Foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to US government secrets, as multiple scientists connected to nuclear technology have gone missing or died.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Toddler killed in San Jose pedestrian crash: police

"She was hysterical, she had her hands over her eyes. And I think the baby left in the ambulance without her because we saw the mother get into a police vehicle...And I just said we're praying for you and she said thank you."
California
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Gun-toting goon who allegedly killed 7-month-old claimed he 'fell off' moped - not shot girl: court docs

Accused gunman Amuri Greene, 21, insisted that he was simply 'driving around' - not pulling the trigger - when little Kaori Patterson-Moore was struck in the head by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Williamsburg earlier this month.
Brooklyn
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Murder Charge Added In Case of San Jose Toddler Who Died In Foster Care With Family Member

A teenager faces murder and assault charges in the death of his two-year-old cousin, raising concerns about Santa Clara County's child welfare system.
#d4vd
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Nanny 'probably sedated baby', coroner rules

A baby died after being given an antihistamine by a nanny, raising concerns about police investigation failures and lack of nanny regulation.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
SF parents
fromDefector
1 week ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
DC food
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths

Dr. David Fowler's controversial rulings on deaths in police custody have sparked significant media scrutiny and debate over his use of the excited delirium theory.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Police probe suspicious' death of man found unconscious in Manhattan apartment building stairwell | amNewYork

A man was found unconscious in a NYCHA building stairwell and later died after cardiac arrest; his death is considered suspicious.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
3 weeks ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
#death-investigation
#infant-death
#murder-investigation
SOMA, SF
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Husband, 75, busted after dismembered remains of his much-younger wife found scattered in NYC: cops

A 75-year-old Queens man was arrested for murdering his 34-year-old wife whose dismembered remains were discovered across the borough months apart.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Murder arrest after man, 82, found dead at house

A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after an 82-year-old man was found dead in north-west London.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

2 people found dead outside Riverside County courthouse

Two people were found dead near a Riverside County courthouse early Thursday morning with no arrests made and motive unknown.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Renee Good's family releases partial independent autopsy results

The four bullets Renee Good took from the gun fired by Minnesota ICE officer Jonathan Ross hit her once each in the arm, breast and head, while a fourth grazed her body, her family said in releasing partial results of an independent autopsy on the slain mother of three. A highly respected and credentialed medical pathologist performed the procedure, said
US politics
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Independent autopsy points to homicide as cause of death in Brentwood police custody case

An independent autopsy found Yolanda Ramirez died from multiple blunt force trauma and asphyxiation, ruling her death a homicide caused by police restraint.
fromThe Bold Italic
2 months ago

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San Francisco
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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Did She Die the Way They Say?

Psychological autopsy clarifies equivocal manners of death but lacks standardized protocols, challenging reliability; qualitative forensic mental-state assessments deserve standing.
#cold-case-murder
SF parents
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Murder of NY Mom Solved Five Decades After She Was Killed

Investigative genetic genealogy solved the 52-year-old murder of Barbara Waldman, identifying sanitation worker Thomas Generazio as the killer, who died in 2004 before charges could be filed.
NYC parents
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

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

A Long Island woman was arrested 33 years after allegedly killing an infant by suffocating her with a paper towel in 1993, confessing to detectives during questioning.
SF parents
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Murder of NY Mom Solved Five Decades After She Was Killed

Investigative genetic genealogy solved the 52-year-old murder of Barbara Waldman, identifying sanitation worker Thomas Generazio as the killer, who died in 2004 before charges could be filed.
NYC parents
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

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

A Long Island woman was arrested 33 years after allegedly killing an infant by suffocating her with a paper towel in 1993, confessing to detectives during questioning.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Medical Examiner Officially Determines Alex Pretti's Death Was a Homicide

Hennepin County medical examiner ruled Alex Pretti's January shooting death a homicide after video contradicted federal agents' claims and identified two agents as shooters.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario's 'disturbing' surge in unclaimed bodies is not letting up | CBC News

Unclaimed bodies in Ontario rose dramatically from 438 in 2019 to 1,710 in 2025, with all regions experiencing increases and Toronto accounting for most cases.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley, police say

Human remains discovered in Shirley water near Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge with suspected foul play under investigation by police and state detectives.
US news
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

There were 4 shots: Autopsy reveals Renee Good died from gunshot wound to the head - LGBTQ Nation

Renee Good died from a gunshot wound to the head; a private autopsy found four bullets struck her, including a point-blank head wound.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out'

Peter Dervin had spent all day by his son's side in Broomfield Hospital before he decided to get dinner. He pleaded with staff at the Essex facility not to leave his eldest child, Greg, alone in his absence. "They almost laughed at me and said, 'This is what we do. We're nurses and we look after patients'," Dervin recalls. Greg had been given lorazepam, an anxiety drug flagged by clinicians as leaving him prone to becoming unsteady and agitated.
UK news
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

More human remains found in Oakland

Dismembered lower limbs were found in Oakland's Fruitvale; authorities are testing to determine identity, cause of death, and links to earlier remains discovered Feb. 1.
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