Malik Samartaney, 68, was sentenced on Monday to 41 years in prison after killing and dismembering his daughter, 43-year-old Dominique Foster and placing her remains in a box, next to an apartment complex dumpster.
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Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez Charged with Attempted Murder
MMA legend Cain Velasquez was arrested and charged with attempted murder this morning. The arrest came hours after San José police responded to reports of a shooting late on Monday night. The victim was shot at least once and was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition.
Cold Case Solved: The Murder of Mary Jane Thompson
Edward Morgan, 60, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 18 for the 1984 murder and sexual assault of Mary Jane Thompson, 21.
Five Dead, Including Three Children, In California Church Murder-Suicide
A 39-year-old California man shot and killed his three daughters and their chaperone before turning the gun on himself during a court-ordered supervised visitation at a Sacramento church. The identities of the victim and the shooter have not been released at this time.
Reigning Miss Alabama Dies: Possible Suicide
The reigning Miss Alabama, Zoe Sozo Bethel, 27, died early morning last Friday in what the Miami Police Department calls a “tragic accident.”
Family of Four Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Two adults and two children were found dead in their Texas home in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities say.
Fourteen Shot and One Killed at Hookah Bar in Las Vegas
Fourteen people have been shot and one has died after a shooting at the Manny Glo Afterdark Hookah Lounge in Las, Vegas on Saturday around 3:15 a.m. local time.
Indiana Mother Abandons Nonverbal Son With Autism On The Road
Heather Nicole Adkins, 32, was arrested on Feb. 19 in Georgetown, Kentucky and was charged with child endangerment and kidnapping after abandoning her nonverbal son with Autism on the side of the road.
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Stabbing at Lincoln University
A stabbing Wednesday night in a Lincoln University dormitory has left one dead and two injured.
Comedian Donny Davis Found Dead in Las Vegas Hotel Room
Comedian Donny Davis, known for performing with celebrities such as Britney Spears, Mariah Carey and Miley Cyrus, was found dead in his room at the Resorts World hotel and casino in Las Vegas. He was 43 years old.
Police Obtain New Information in the Disappearance of Lisa Marie Young
Police in Nanaimo, British Columbia, have received new tips and information about the 2002 disappearance of Lisa Marie Young which are considered to be “credible and important” to their investigation.
Kim Potter, Officer Who Shot Duante Wright Is Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
Kim Potter, the officer who shot and killed Duante Wright at a traffic stop after allegedly pulling out her gun instead of a taser was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison.
Coroner Confirms COD for Full Star Actor Bob Saget
The coroner releases a new statement into the COD of Bob Saget.
Ex-Teacher Sentenced to 41 Years After Admitting to Disturbing Sex Crimes Against Children
Ex-middle school teacher Cynthia Perkins, 36, and her then-husband Dennis Perkins were arrested in 2019 and charged with over 70 counts of sex crimes against children. Dennis Perkins was a deputy with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both resigned from their respective jobs after their arrests.
Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Found Guilty of Hate Crimes in Federal Trial
A federal jury yesterday found Travis and Gregory McMichael, along with William Bryan guilty of hate crime charges after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23, 2020.
500-Pound Bear Breaks into Dozens of Homes in California
A 500-pound bear nicknamed ‘Hank the Tank’ has broken into at least 30 homes in the Lake Tahoe area over the last several months, scavenging for leftover food and leaving a trail of property damage.
Motorcycle 'Outlaw' Wanted in Colorado is Arrested in Tampa
Gregory Moore Jr., 31, of Colorado, was arrested on January 25 in Tampa at a clubhouse just north of Ybor City in connection with a fatal 2020 shootout in Arvada, Colorado.
Undercover Operation Saves Two Girls From Human Trafficking
In November 2021, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida began a three-month undercover operation with some of its detectives posing as minors. The operation was successful, as two 15-year-old girls were rescued and 18 people have been arrested.
SUNY Potsdam Student Murdered Near Campus
21-year-old Elizabeth Howell was shot to death on Friday near SUNY Potsdam, a college in upstate New York. Howell, who was studying music education, was found lying on the side of College Park Road with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to Canton Potsdam Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Authorities arrested 31-year-old Michael J. Snow and charged him with second degree murder.
Florida Woman Accused of Stabbing Her Husband More than 140 Times
A Palm Springs woman, 61-year-old Joan Burke, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bail after allegedly stabbing her disabled husband more than 140 times.