An inquest has opened into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found with visible injuries at her Devon home on July 9. The precise medical cause of death is yet to be established. Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with her murder, and the inquest is adjourned pending criminal proceedings.
US authorities have arrested Avinash Narne, 30, for allegedly strangling his wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, 27, four months after their wedding. A message from Raajitha about a bitter-tasting smoothie and autopsy findings pointing to strangulation are key evidence in the homicide investigation.
A 30-year-old software engineer from Telangana, Avinash Narne, has been arrested in Washington for allegedly strangling his 27-year-old wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, four months after their marriage. Initially reported as sudden death, an autopsy revealed strangulation, and investigators suspect a link to another woman in India.
A 30-year-old software engineer from Telangana, Avinash Narne, has been arrested in Washington for allegedly strangling his 27-year-old wife, Raajitha Sabbineni, four months after their marriage. Initially reported as a sudden death, an autopsy revealed strangulation, and investigators suspect a link to another woman in India.
The family of 14-year-old Lilly Jones, found dead in Duffryn Park, Blaenau Gwent, last month, described her as "the most beautiful, kind and caring little girl". A 14-year-old boy has been charged with her murder, with a preliminary cause of death cited as multiple stab wounds.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. Shaw had previously gained attention in the anti-vaccine movement, claiming routine childhood vaccines caused their deaths.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins. Shaw had previously gained attention in anti-vaccine circles, claiming routine childhood vaccinations caused their deaths.
Andrea Shaw faces two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. Shaw had previously claimed on an anti-vaccine show that her children died after receiving vaccinations.
A 10-year-old boy in St. Louis, Missouri, has been charged with first-degree murder after a 7-month-old baby, Kiyomi Parker, was fatally shot in the head. The boy allegedly found a hidden gun and fired it. The baby's father, Ca’Marion Pawnell, also faces charges.
Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent Southern lawyer, appeared silently in a pretrial hearing for the murder of his wife and son, drawing extensive media attention in a case that combines a double homicide with the downfall of a legal dynasty.
Singer D4vd, legal name David Anthony Burke, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to prevent her from revealing an alleged sexual relationship. Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges.
An Indian national, Navjot Singh (20), has been charged with the murder of Gurbhej Singh (26) in Southall, west London. Singh also faces charges for wounding another man and possessing a knife. He was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on June 22.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, pleaded not guilty to 17 charges, including first-degree murder, in a new indictment that makes him eligible for the death penalty. He is accused of killing Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounding Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe near the White House.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died Saturday after allegedly being thrown from a bridge without safety equipment by rope jumping instructors in Limeira, Brazil. Three men have been arrested, and an investigation into potential murder charges is underway.
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, 31, indicted for first-degree murder of his 29-year-old partner Gabriella Perpetuo, who died from multiple blunt force injuries, including hematomas, fractures, and stab wounds, in February; prosecution may seek death penalty.
Dwight William Rhone, 74, faces four murder charges for killings in San Diego County (1993, 2002, 2023, and one undated) and could face life without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
Lawyers for victims of the Crans-Montana fire, which killed 41, are seeking to upgrade charges against bar owners Jessica and Jacques Moretti from manslaughter by negligence to murder with possible intent, citing text messages warning of flammable foam.
Lawyers for victims of a deadly bar fire in Switzerland are pushing for murder charges against the French co-owners, citing evidence they were aware of fire risks. The couple is currently investigated for negligence.
A Sudanese refugee faces attempted murder charges after a knife attack in Belfast, which sparked anti-immigrant riots. Masked men set fire to homes, forcing families to flee. UK leaders condemned the violence, while the victim's family urged calm.
Barnaby Joyce claims migrants are outbidding Australians at home auctions, despite tax data showing <1% of homes are bought by foreigners. The race discrimination commissioner warns against demonising migrants.
Aaron Spencer, GOP nominee for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas, had a second-degree murder charge dismissed due to lost evidence (a dash camera memory card) that could have exonerated him. Spencer shot and killed Michael Fosler, accused of sexually abusing Spencer's daughter, claiming self-defense to protect his child.
Jesse Calhoun pleaded not guilty to a fifth murder charge in Portland, Oregon, related to the deaths of five women. He faces five murder and four abuse of corpse charges, with victims found across a 100-mile radius in Oregon and Washington.
Jesse Calhoun pleaded not guilty to a fifth murder charge in Portland, Oregon, where he is accused of killing multiple women. He faces five murder and four abuse of corpse counts, with victims found across a 100-mile radius.
Jesse Calhoun was arraigned on a fifth murder charge in Portland, Oregon, for the death of Ashley Real. Calhoun faces five murder and four abuse of corpse charges, with victims' bodies found across a 100-mile radius in Oregon and Washington.
