Grave Robber Caught With Skull in Backseat! 100 Skeletal Remains in Home!
Podcast
BODY BAGS with Joseph Scott Morgan
Murder
January 13, 2026
Wyoming Mother Shoots Infant in Face, Claims She Would Rather Have Him Dead Before Sharing Custody
A Wyoming woman who allegedly killed her own child, claiming she’d rather him dead than have her ex have any part of the baby’s life, has been denied bail. On Monday, a Grant County judge in New Mexico ordered Madaline …
Missing
January 13, 2026
Ex-NFL Player Sam Beal Still Missing 7 Months After Telling Girlfriend He’s Heading Home
A former cornerback for the New York Giants has been missing since July. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System said Sam Beal, 29, vanished after dropping off his girlfriend at a family member’s home on July 13, 2025. Beal …
Celebrity Justice
January 13, 2026
Timothy Busfield: ‘West Wing,’ ‘thirtysomething’ Actor Turns Himself in To Face Child Sex Abuse Charges
Update 6 p.m.: Actor Timothy Busfield has surrendered to police in New Mexico to face charges of inappropriately touching two children. Busfield was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque at about 2:30 p.m., NBC News reports. The actor’s …
Cold Cases
January 13, 2026
‘There’s nothing I’ve forgotten about her’: Police Seek Clues on 30th Anniversary of Original AMBER Alert Girl’s Abduction
On the 30th anniversary of Amber Hagerman’s abduction and murder, Arlington police are renewing their appeal to the public to help solve the case. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 9-year-old Amber, the centerpiece behind the creation of the AMBER Alert, vanished …
Hit-and-Run
January 13, 2026
New South Carolina Mom Dead in Parking Lot Hit and Run
Investigators in South Carolina are looking for the person who hit a 31-year-old mother in a Spartanburg County parking lot last week, dragging her and killing her. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said it was called to the scene early …
Murder-Suicide
January 13, 2026
3 Dead in Florida Murder-Suicide; Suspect Shoots Himself During Police Chase
Two people were shot dead in a Florida office building Monday afternoon, and police later chased the suspect into a car crash and found them dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Boynton Beach Police said they were called at about …
Murder
January 13, 2026
Albuquerque City Council President’s Brother-in-Law Found Murdered After Going Missing Before New Year’s
Four people have been arrested in New Mexico after the brother-in-law of Albuquerque’s city council president was found dead. Albert Peña, 67, was reported missing in Torrance County on January 1, the Albuquerque Journal reported. He was last seen at …
January 12, 2026
WV Woman Beat Son With Paddle, Kicked Him ‘in the Privates’
A West Virginia woman has been charged with child abuse after one of her children told state troopers that his other kicked him “in the privates” and beat him with a 2×4 paddle, leaving bruises on this shoulder, chest, and …
Murder
January 12, 2026
Michigan Brothers Charged in Father’s Shooting Death
Three Michigan brothers — one of them 15-years-old — have been charged with their father’s shooting death outside a Bay City apartment building last week. The Bay City Department of Public Safety said that Shane Gontko, 39, died Saturday morning …
Court
January 12, 2026
Barry Morphew in Court, Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Set for October
Barry Morphew was arraigned Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, on Mother’s Day 2020. A judge set a jury trial to begin in October, according to Colorado Public Radio. Morphew was arrested …
Crime Stories
January 12, 2026
BIZARRE: BRIEF ‘STARTER MARRIAGE’ CLUE, DENTIST & WIFE MURDERS @ HOME, TOT KIDS ASLEEP
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Podcast
January 12, 2026
BEAUTY-QUEEN-CHEERLEADER’S BABY DEAD IN CLOSET, GRAND JURY SET: LAKEN SNELLING
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Missing
January 12, 2026
Developing: Illinois Special Ed Teacher Linda Brown Found Dead
Linda Brown, a Chicago special education teacher reported missing earlier this month, has been found deceased. According to FOX 32, Chicago police confirmed that 53-year-old Brown’s body was recovered from Lake Michigan, near the 3100-block of South Lake Shore Drive, …
Missing
January 12, 2026
Teen Girl Still Missing Days After Possibly Riding Away on Bike
Florida officials have issued a missing child alert for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday. Jordan Tobey was last seen in Longboat Key. WWSB reported that Boley had mentioned leaving the area and may be traveling to …
Murder
January 12, 2026
Tepe Murders Update: Surgeon Ex Accused of Killing Ohio Dentist & Wife Waives Extradition
A surgeon accused of killing his former wife, Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer Tepe, in Ohio, made his first court appearance Monday afternoon in Winnebago County, Illinois. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 39-year-old Michael David McKee is currently behind bars …
Violent Crime
January 12, 2026
Mom With Knife Sticking Out Head Escapes Sexual Assault With 2 Kids in Tow
On Thursday, Georgia police arrested a man for sexually assaulting and stabbing a woman who reportedly survived having a knife lodged in her head. East Point police officers responding to an apartment complex allegedly found the woman, who had a …
Other
January 12, 2026
‘I don’t think that’s right’: Melodee Buzzard’s Grandmother Slams Possible Insanity Defense
The grandmother of slain California girl Melodee Buzzard says she believes the child’s mother “planned” the attack, adding that an insanity plea shouldn’t apply to the case. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, Melodee’s paternal grandmother, Lilly Denes, spoke with …
Missing
January 12, 2026
Missing ‘Physically and Sexually Abused’ Ohio Boy Found Safe, Survives Alone for Nearly a Week
A 12-year-old Oklahoma boy who vanished from a Chickasha hotel on January 2 has been found safe. According to News 9, search volunteers with the nonprofit grassroots United Cajun Navy group found the boy in Caddo County on Sunday. Oklahoma …
Manslaughter
January 12, 2026
Alabama Mom Charged After 2-Year-Old Son Shot Dead by Sibling
An Alabama woman has been charged with manslaughter after her toddler son was shot and killed when she left her children alone with unseured weapons. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey said that Evelyn Leyva Etress is also charged with …
Murder
January 12, 2026
Tepe Murders: Charges Upgraded for Ex-Husband Charged With Killing Monique Tepe, Dentist Husband
The Illinois surgeon charged with murdering an Ohio dentist and his wife earlier this month faces an extradition hearing Monday afternoon and is now charged with aggravated murder. Michael McKee, the 39-year-old ex-husband of Monique Tepe, 39, was arrested Saturday …
Murder
January 12, 2026
Child Calls 911 to Report Dad Beating Mom to Death
A dramatic and chilling 911 call from a child sent police officers to a Missouri home last week, where they found 47-year-old Suzette Flores beaten to death in the home’s garage and arrested her partner, 34-year-old Felipe Ayala III. “I …
Murder
January 11, 2026
Tepe Couple Murders: What We Know About Ohio Dentist & Wife’s Killings, Surgeon Ex Arrested
An Illinois man is facing charges for the December murders of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe, and his wife, Monique Tepe. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 39-year-old Michael David McKee is currently behind bars, facing two counts of murder, according to Winnebago …
Murder
January 10, 2026
BREAKING: Ex-Husband Charged with Murdering Ohio Dentist Spencer Tepe & Wife
UPDATE Michael David McKee has been arrested, according to Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office records in Illinois. The Columbus Dispatch reports that he’ll remain behind bars in Winnebago County until extradition to Franklin County, Ohio. He’s scheduled for a hearing on …
Crime Stories
January 10, 2026
CARNIVAL CRUISE TEEN CHEERLEADER ‘FOUGHT FOR HER LIFE,’ STILL NO ARREST
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Unsolved
January 10, 2026
Spencer Tepe: Officer Arrives at Wrong Address Following Welfare Call to Dentist & Wife’s Home
Newly-released body camera footage shows a Columbus officer arriving at the wrong home, following a welfare check call regarding Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique, who were later found fatally shot. On Thursday, Columbus, Ohio, Police Chief Elaine Bryant confirmed …
Court
January 9, 2026
Judge: Luigi Mangione’s Federal Trial Could Begin By End of Year
Luigi Mangione appeared in federal court of Friday when a judge suggested his trial for the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson could begin as early as October.
Assault
January 9, 2026
Boyfriend Leaves Pregnant Girlfriend With Brain Bleed, Says He Can’t Go to Jail Because of ‘Brace’ in His Leg
A Michigan man is charged with assault after he allegedly slammed his pregnant girlfriend into a wall and the floor, leaving her with a brain bleed. Dylan Lee Haddix, 29, allegedly drove the 39-year-old woman to a Walmart to get …
Murder
January 9, 2026
Long Island Man Indicted for Killing Estranged Wife With Cyanide Over Her Nose
A Long Island grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Bellerose man with sneaking into his estranged wife’s home and poisoning her with cyanide. Asif Qureshi, 53, faces charges of second degree murder and burglary in the October 17, …
Crime Stories
January 9, 2026
EERIE DOOR-BANGING RIDDLE IN MURDERS OF DENTIST & WIFE @ HOME, TOT KIDS ASLEEP
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Podcast
January 9, 2026
Colonial Parkway Murders Update: New DNA Links and the CODIS Question
ZONE 7 with Sheryl ‘Mac’ McCollum
Assault
January 9, 2026
Dad on Rampage Tossed Hot Soup on 3-Month-Old & Rubbed Chili Oil in Woman’s Eyes
An Idaho man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a woman and his infant child. Bonneville County police were responding to a domestic disturbance when they heard a woman screaming and running out of an apartment. The woman, whose …
Podcast
January 9, 2026
1987 Cold Case Murder SOLVED! Evidence in Paper Bags Points To SERIAL KILLER
BODY BAGS with Joseph Scott Morgan
Missing
January 9, 2026
Linda Brown: Timeline of Missing Chicago Special Education Teacher Revealed as Search Continues
The search continues for a missing Chicago special education teacher, who hasn’t been since Saturday morning. As CrimeOnline previously reported, the Chicago Police Department is searching for a 53-year-old Linda Brown, a longtime teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School. January …
Missing
January 9, 2026
FOUND SAFE: Urgent Search Underway for Missing ‘Physically and Sexually Abused’ 12-Year-Old Oklahoma Boy
UPDATE Missing ‘Physically and Sexually Abused’ Ohio Boy Found Safe, Survives Alone for Nearly a Week Previous Coverage The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced Friday a $5,000 reward in connection with the safe return of a 12-year-old, last seen …
Court
January 9, 2026
Bryan Kohberger: Families of Slain Idaho Students File Lawsuit Against Convicted Killer’s Former School
The families of four slain University of Idaho students are suing Washington State University, the school convicted killer Bryan Kohberger attended at the time of the murders. The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Skagit County, Washington. The plaintiff have …
Murder
January 9, 2026
3rd Suspect Charged in Murder of Arizona Woman Found Dead in Burning Car
A third suspect in the murder of an Arizona woman in 2023 has been extradited from Georgia to stand trial. Jared Gray is facing nine charges, including first degree murder, in the death of Mercedes Vega, who was found in …
Other
January 9, 2026
‘Horror Movie Come to Life’: Grave Robber Had More Than 100 Skeletal Remains in His Home
Police in Pennsylvania have arrested a modern day grave robber, charging Jonathan Gerlach with more than 500 counts after finding dozens of human skeletal remains at his home in Lancaster County. Gerlach, 34, was arrested at the Mount Moriah Cemetery …
Child Abuse
January 8, 2026
14-Year-Old Girl Found Living Alone With Dogs for MONTHS
An Alabama couple has abeen arrested after a 911 call from a Dollar General manager led to the discovery of a 14-year-old girl left on her own at a mobile home for months. The girl’s mother, 43-year-old Marchelle Pertilla, and …
Crime Stories
January 8, 2026
‘COME HOME’: HUSBAND FRANTIC, SAYS WIFE, SPECIAL ED TEACHER VANISHED OVERNIGHT
CRIME STORIES with Nancy Grace
Murder
January 8, 2026
Idaho Man Kills Grandfather With Hatchet, Claims Self-Defense AND to ‘Stop His Suffering’
An Idaho man reportedly claimed self-defense when he killed his 69-year-old grandfather with a hatchet. Jeremiah Kiley, 29, called 911 himself on Tuesday, a day after he bludgeoned Joseph Reyes to death, the Bonner County Daily Bee reported. Kiley has …
Child Abuse
January 8, 2026
Dad, Girlfriend Forced Young Girl to Watch from Outside While They Decorated Christmas Tree
A Kansas couple has been arrested and charged with abusing a young child, hitting the girl with a kitchen utensil and leaving her outside in her underwear in freezing temperatures because she wet her pants. Court records say that Brady …
Death investigation
January 8, 2026
Fourth Body Found in City’s Bayou in 2 Weeks, Sparking More Serial Killer Claims
A body found in a Texas city’s bayou marks the first one this year — but the fourth recovered in two weeks. KPRC reported that the latest body was located at Buffalo Bayou in Houston. Police Lieutenant Larry Crowson said …
Missing
January 8, 2026
Linda Brown: New Footage Shows Missing Special Ed Teacher Leaving Vehicle, Never Returning
Additional details have emerged in connection with missing special education teacher, Linda Brown, who vanished Saturday from Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Brown was last seen in the 4500-block of South Martin Luther King Drive, which is close to her residence. According …
Court
January 8, 2026
Accused Child Killer Ashlee Buzzard Makes Court Appearance, Defense Pushes for PermanentGag Order
Accused California child killer Ashlee Buzzard appeared in court Tuesday, where her defense attorney requested a permanent gag order in the case. According to the Lompoc Record, Buzzard, accused of killing her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, appeared at the Santa …
Missing
January 8, 2026
12-Year-Old Boy Still Missing After Parents Are Arrested for Child Sex Abuse
UPDATE Missing ‘Physically and Sexually Abused’ Ohio Boy Found Safe, Survives Alone for Nearly a Week Previous Coverage An Oklahoma couple was arrested on Wednesday for abusing the woman’s 12-year-old son, who has been missing since last week. Oklahoma State …
Trials
January 8, 2026
‘Party Mom’ Throws Lavish Mansion Parties for Children, Fueled with Alcohol & Sex Abuse
A California mother is on trial after allegedly throwing a party with minors, fueled with alcohol, resulting in alleged sexual abuse. According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Shannon O’Connor, 51, is on trial in Santa Clara, facing 20 felony child …
Missing
January 8, 2026
Mom, Stepdad Arrested After 12-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing
UPDATE Missing ‘Physically and Sexually Abused’ Ohio Boy Found Safe, Survives Alone for Nearly a Week Previous Coverage The mother and stepfather of a 12-year-old Oklahoma boy missing since Friday have been arrested. Kimberly Cole, the child’s mother, has been …
January 8, 2026
BOLO: Police Seek Tips on Missing 24-Year-Old North Dakota Woman
Police in North Dakota are searching for a 24-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since Monday. According to the West Fargo Police Department, Isadora Wengel was last seen in North Fargo, in the 900 block of 3 ½ Avenue East, …
Lawsuit
January 8, 2026
Lawsuit Charges Child Welfare Agency With Negligence After 8-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Cooler
A lawsuit filed late last year in Los Angeles County charges the Department of Children and Family Services and a local school district with negligence following the death of an 8-year-old boy whose body was found in a cooler in …