A week before Texas mom Alyssa Burkett’s murder, the killer received a text: “I hope you handle it”

After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard wasn’t the only one involved in the murder plot. Take a look inside the investigation. Oct. 2, 2020 | 9 a.m. On the morning … Read more

Why Kouri Richins jurors decided Utah mom was a killer

In February 2026 , in a packed courtroom in Summit County, Utah, chief prosecutor Brad Bloodworth laid out the state’s case against Kouri Richins, for the murder of Eric Richins,  her husband and father of their three sons. The case against Kouri Richins BRAD BLOODWORTH (in court): The evidence will prove that Kouri Richins murdered … Read more

California mom rips Newsom-backed ‘diversion program’ that appears to benefit her son’s killer

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Compounding layers of leniency in California laws are allowing drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter to walk away with clean criminal and driving records, prompting calls for reform from victims’ families. Allison Lyman, who is looking for accountability for the crash that killed her son last year, believes … Read more

Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Authorities plan Thursday to enter the second day of their search of a the home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996, according to law enforcement. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office served the warrant Wednesday in the ongoing investigation into Smart’s … Read more

Search warrant served at home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Authorities served a search warrant Wednesday at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996, according to law enforcement and media reports. Her remains were never found and she was declared legally dead in 2002. Paul Flores was convicted in October 2022 … Read more

A missing Long Island teen is found dead. More than 40 years later, DNA on a straw leads to her suspected killer

First, 15-year-old Kelly Morrissey vanished into the night. On June 12, 1984, she left her home after dinner and never came back. Five months later, it was her friend Theresa Fusco. On Nov. 10, 1984, the 16-year-old left her job at Hot Skates, a popular roller rink never to be heard from again. Forty-one years … Read more

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A 71-year-old described by prosecutors as a handyman pleaded guilty Friday to the murders of three women at the same apartment complex who had hired him for help, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kevin Gavin admitted to killing the three women between 2015 … Read more

ICE nabs accused MS-13 killer hiding in Northern Virginia suburb

Fairfax County leaders accused of prioritizing illegal immigrant criminal over young girls’ safety Fairfax County leaders face harsh criticism for allegedly prioritizing illegal criminals over the safety of young girls. The discussion centers on Israel Flores Ortiz, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, convicted of groping nine high school girls after illegally entering the U.S. … Read more