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A Man Fled to Italy After Being Charged with His Wife’s Murder—Can He Avoid Trial?

Lee Gilley landed in Italy May 3, 2026, weeks ahead of his murder trial.

Why Convicted Serial Rapist Andrew Luster Will Walk Free in 2026

A state law passed in 2016 helped release the one-time fugitive.

Cold Case Arrest Made 16 Years After Baby’s Death in Illinois

Spiros Elias has been indicted in the death of an 11-month-old.

How Megan Kanka's Murder Led to the Creation of Megan's Law

The 7-year-old was killed by a sex offender who lived across the street.

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What Are the Different Types of U.S. Prisons?

Breaking down the five levels of federal prisons in the U.S.

Tennessee Failed to Execute Its First Woman in More Than 200 Years

A jury convicted Christa Pike of premeditated first-degree murder in 1996.

What Patrick Clancy Said at Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Trial

She faced three counts each of murder and strangulation for killing their kids.

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Bryan Kohberger Wants to Take Back His Guilty Plea. Can He?

He says his lawyers pushed him into the deal that spared him the death penalty.

Naresh Bhatt Trial: Can He Be Convicted of Murder Without His Wife’s Body?

Prosecutors say blood, DNA and more can prove Mamta Kafle Bhatt was murdered.

Michael Morton Spent Decades in Prison for Murdering His Wife—Except He Didn't Do It

Michael Morton received a life sentence for his wife's murder.

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The Murder of Anne Marie Fahey: How a Lawyer Was Convicted Without a Body

The 30-year-old was last seen on June 27, 1996, with Thomas Capano.

Who Is Richard Glossip, and Why Was the Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Released?

In September 2026, Glossip is being tried a third time for murder.

Why Was Lizzie Borden Acquitted?

Weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and reasonable doubt helped set her free.

How the Unabomber’s Brother David Kaczynski Helped Capture the Terrorist

Ted Kaczynski was arrested in 1996 after the publishing of his infamous manifesto.

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