A 19-year-old Norwegian, Johannes Natland, was convicted at London's Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder, having been recruited by a Swedish crime group allegedly used by the Iranian government.
A 38-year-old Scottish woman, identified via Interpol and US fingerprints, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens. Police suspect she may have been lured by a homeless acquaintance.
Bryan Kohberger, serving four consecutive life sentences for murdering four University of Idaho students, petitions to overturn his guilty plea, alleging coercion and ineffective counsel by his former defense team.
A former British government expert claims to know the likely location of Peter Falconio's body, 25 years after he vanished in Australia, aiding police in their pursuit of closure for his family.
Bryan Kohberger is trying to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho student murders case, saying it was based on false promises and misinformation. The family of Kaylee Goncalves condemned the move and said the victims are being overshadowed.
A 16-year-old boy is charged with murder after a 17-year-old's fatal stabbing in Luton. Four other teens are arrested on suspicion of murder, with multiple knives involved.
Tony Bartlett was jailed for life with an 18-year minimum for murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus, in Chard, Somerset, in July 2022. Intoxicated after a night out, Bartlett fatally injured the baby in a "sudden fit of anger."
British father Tony Bartlett was jailed for life for murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus, in Somerset in July 2022. The infant died from catastrophic head and spinal injuries after a violent assault by Bartlett.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, jailed for life for murdering three children, has been transferred from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital. Victims' families and prison officers accuse him of "manipulating the system," raising concerns about patient freedoms and the lack of psychological care for surviving victims.
During a preliminary hearing, D4vd's (David Burke) attorneys questioned police on why additional DNA testing wasn't done on items found in his home and vehicle, which investigators link to the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in his Tesla.
Marat Ganiev, 55, failed in his Supreme Court bid to dismiss the charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice related to the death of 19-year-old Isla Bell in Melbourne. Prosecutors had previously withdrawn murder and manslaughter charges against him.
Queensland Police have increased a reward to $500,000 for information on the 1997 unsolved murder of Dianne Mary Angwin in Bowen, believing her housemate, Edith Lay, concealed the killer's identity. Investigators are re-approaching a man previously interviewed and conducting new forensic tests.
Swiss prosecutors have requested a life sentence for former right-wing politician Patrick Frei, accused of drugging and raping a minor and another adult woman, and multiple counts of attempted murder. The victims, a Polish mother and daughter, face potential deportation.
Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three children in Southport, has been transferred from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor, a high-security psychiatric hospital. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the move, made under the Mental Health Act, stating his 52-year sentence remains unchanged and he will return to prison once fit.
Forensic testimony in the D4vd murder hearing linked blood on items from his former Los Angeles residence to Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old found dead in his Tesla. Prosecutors allege David Anthony Burke killed Rivas Hernandez to conceal their sexual relationship.
Former Kenyan governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted of murdering 26-year-old Sharon Otieno, with whom he had an affair and who was pregnant. Her 2018 death, found dumped in western Kenya, sparked protests and highlighted violence against women. The judge cited Obado's motive and funding for the plot, with sentencing pending.
Valentín Lavín Romero, mayor of Temoac, Morelos, was shot dead in his town hall, marking the 14th mayoral murder since October 2024. This follows a previous attempt on his life and comes amidst allegations of his ties to criminal groups and a federal anti-corruption operation.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Muhammadali K.P., Palakkad district president of the banned PFI, at IGI Airport, New Delhi, upon his arrival from Riyadh. He was an absconder in the 2022 Sreenivasan murder case and had been hiding for four years.
Mihael Vrhovsek, 29, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the attempted murder of a woman in Rivervale, Perth, in 2024. The horrific attack, captured on CCTV, involved Vrhovsek repeatedly choking the victim, who was saved by courageous bystanders.
The BBC says it has uncovered that former Police Scotland officer Alan Greer was a serial rapist and violent offender over at least 14 years. Detectives have identified multiple victims and expect more may yet come forward.
Jerri Roby, 69, received a life sentence for the December 2023 murder of her son, John Gaither, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She concealed his body behind a false wall and impersonated him to family members, having been previously convicted of murder in 1995.
Russian courts have convicted over 1,200 Ukrainian military personnel for crimes against civilians, including murder and cruel treatment, with 83 receiving life sentences, according to Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee.
A South Korean appeals court acquitted a woman, identified as Kwon, previously convicted of murdering a baby delivered after a 36-week pregnancy termination attempt. The case, which saw two doctors' murder convictions upheld, highlights the legal vacuum in South Korea's abortion laws since decriminalization in 2019.
Luke Willcockson was sentenced to 22 years in jail for the murder of Paul Davy, who was fatally shot through a screen door during an argument over a dog in Kendall in November 2023. Davy's family expressed bittersweet relief at the sentence.
