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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Everything to Know About the Luigi Mangione Case So Far

The accused shooter pleaded guilty to federal charges in August 2026.

Why Luigi Mangione’s Murder Trial Will Have an Anonymous Jury

A judge's ruling puts Mangione in a small group of defendants.

It Took 3 Trials to Convict Dana Chandler of Double Murder—Could She Be Innocent?

Chandler was convicted of the 2002 murders of her ex-husband and his girlfriend.

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Lindsay Clancy Trial Updates: Key Evidence in the Massachusetts Mom’s Case

Clancy admitted she killed her three children in January 2023.

A Florida Boat Crash Killed a Teen. Why Was No One Convicted?

A Miami-Dade jury acquitted Pino of manslaughter and vessel homicide.

3 Men with Crime Family Ties Tried to Buy Off Jury in Boxer’s Drug Trafficking Trial

Former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic's trial has been postponed as a result.

How Richard Djerf’s Execution Reignited Arizona’s Lethal Injection Debate

Richard Djerf was put to death in October 2025 for killing four people.

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