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fromBoston.com
4 days ago
SF parents

Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
SF parents

Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago

Law
fromGothamist
11 hours ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
#manslaughter
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
31 minutes ago

Man who was recruited to help carry out Jennifer Pan murder plot convicted of manslaughter | CBC News

David Mylvaganam received a life sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Bich Ha Pan.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
31 minutes ago

Man who was recruited to help carry out Jennifer Pan murder plot convicted of manslaughter | CBC News

David Mylvaganam received a life sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Bich Ha Pan.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
Boston
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

Man dead after alleged targeted break-in at Ajax home: Durham police | CBC News

A man was found dead after a break-in in Ajax, with police stating the incident appears targeted.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
41 minutes ago

Toronto police use DNA to identify man found dead in Lake Ontario 34 years ago | CBC News

DNA technology has confirmed the identity of a man found dead in Lake Ontario over 30 years ago.
#crime
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Murder accused texted sister 'karma is coming'

The court heard evidence from Abbott's son Brad Carlson who spoke to the hearing via video-link from Spain. Carlson described his mother as an inspiration and a motivation, highlighting her success as an author and filmmaker.
Film
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 hours ago

Brooklyn baby shooting: Getaway driver begs for forgiveness in slaying of 7-month-old infant, claims he didn't know' she would be shot | amNewYork

Matthew Rodriguez was extradited and arrested for his involvement in a shooting that killed a 7-month-old infant.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 day ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
#shooting
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

A man was fatally shot near the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side on April 9, 2026.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
1 week ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

A man was fatally shot near the Frederick Douglass Houses on the Upper West Side on April 9, 2026.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
1 week ago

Baby shot to death in Brooklyn: NYPD

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed in a suspected gang-related incident in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
#nypd
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
Law
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
1 day ago

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
Law
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Police say 1 person killed and 6 injured in shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey

Police reported that one person was shot and killed while six others sustained injuries during a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Saturday, and investigators believe the attack was not random.
US news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Teen Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries In Mission District Shooting Following Fight

A teenager was shot in a violent incident shortly after a citywide call for a ceasefire against street violence.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Calling It a 'Crisis Point,' DA Brooke Jenkins and Other City Leaders Call For Ceasefire Amid Spike In SF Homicides

San Francisco is experiencing a significant increase in homicides, with 14 reported this year compared to 4 at the same time last year.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
11 hours ago

Men charged with murder of 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn due in court

Two men have been charged with murder after a 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in Brooklyn during a daytime shooting.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
7 hours ago

2 men to face judge in fatal Brooklyn shooting of 7-month-old girl

Two men are charged with the murder of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn, with court appearances scheduled following the child's funeral.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
#queens
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
Boston food
fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Man assaulted partner in row after she found him watching pornography in same bed as their sleeping son

A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his partner after she discovered him watching pornography in bed with their sleeping child.
#gun-violence
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
22 hours ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
fromNBC New York
18 hours ago
NYC parents

Family and friends hold heartfelt funeral service for 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn

NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Funeral set for Brooklyn baby killed by stray bullet; Rev. Sharpton to give eulogy

A funeral for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, killed by a stray bullet, will be held with Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Mother of schoolboy shot dead in London weeks after 14th birthday left living in fear'

A 14-year-old boy was shot dead in London, leaving his family in fear and mourning the senseless violence they face.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
22 hours ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
fromNBC New York
18 hours ago
NYC parents

Family and friends hold heartfelt funeral service for 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn

NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Funeral set for Brooklyn baby killed by stray bullet; Rev. Sharpton to give eulogy

A funeral for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, killed by a stray bullet, will be held with Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Mother of schoolboy shot dead in London weeks after 14th birthday left living in fear'

A 14-year-old boy was shot dead in London, leaving his family in fear and mourning the senseless violence they face.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
23 hours ago

Blakeman says NYPD cop thought 'out of the box' by throwing cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman supports pardoning former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, calling his conviction an injustice and advocating for law enforcement.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#homicide
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn man shot to death inside apartment was gunned down by girlfriend's teen son: sources | amNewYork

Jamal Davis, 43, was fatally shot in his Brooklyn apartment by his girlfriend's 16-year-old son after a dispute.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn man shot to death inside apartment was gunned down by girlfriend's teen son: sources | amNewYork

Jamal Davis, 43, was fatally shot in his Brooklyn apartment by his girlfriend's 16-year-old son after a dispute.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good's killing

Federal judge orders release of evidence related to Renee Good's killing by ICE officer, challenging the Trump administration's control over the narrative.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Decades of pain and mystery come to an end as Rex Heuermann admits being the Gilgo Beach killer

This defendant walked among us play-acting as a normal suburban dad. When, in reality, all along he was obsessively targeting innocent women for death. He thought that by killing them, he could silence them forever and get away with murder. But he was wrong.
NYC parents
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ex-police commissioner on how his taskforce broke the case' and found the Gilgo Beach serial killer

Rodney Harrison led a taskforce that solved the case of serial killer Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering seven women.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Texas court overturns sentence for man on death row for nearly 50 years

The Texas court overturned Clarence Curtis Jordan's death sentence due to his intellectual disabilities and lack of legal representation for decades.
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | Dad of young SF woman shot dead by ex-Biden staffer blows lid on toxic relationship behind closed doors

"Their relationship was not good, and he was an abusive boyfriend. Samantha had been trying to break up with him for a while. She was unable to break up with him, and she was looking forward to him going away."
SF parents
#mental-health-crisis
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
#brooklyn-shooting
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
8 hours ago

Suspects in fatal shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn to be arraigned

Two suspects in the Brooklyn shooting of a 7-month-old girl are facing serious charges, including second-degree murder, and will be arraigned.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Accused gunman in Brooklyn baby stray bullet slay says he was seeking revenge for prior shooting

Amuri Greene confessed to seeking revenge in a shooting that killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
8 hours ago

Suspects in fatal shooting of 7-month-old in Brooklyn to be arraigned

Two suspects in the Brooklyn shooting of a 7-month-old girl are facing serious charges, including second-degree murder, and will be arraigned.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Accused gunman in Brooklyn baby stray bullet slay says he was seeking revenge for prior shooting

Amuri Greene confessed to seeking revenge in a shooting that killed 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Soham murderer Ian Huntley died from blunt head injury', inquest told

Ian Huntley was murdered in prison after being struck multiple times with a metal bar, leading to his death on March 7.
New York City
fromNewsday
2 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Crime victims and bereaved families given more time to challenge lenient sentences

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman expressed her delight at the government's decision, stating that the change is long overdue and acknowledges the years of campaigning led by bereaved families like Tracey Hanson, who sought justice following the tragic death of her son Josh.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn't killer's first victim

Iain Packer, convicted of Emma Caldwell's murder, likely committed more killings according to a former detective involved in the investigation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Southport killer's parents bear considerable blame' for preventable' attack

Chairman Sir Adrian Fulford concluded that this terrible event could have been and should have been prevented, emphasizing that the killer's family failed to share their concerns with authorities.
UK news
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
Law
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
21 hours ago

Police search for 15 teenagers who allegedly robbed man at knifepoint in Dyker Heights

Police are searching for 15 teenage boys who allegedly robbed an 18-year-old man at knifepoint in Dyker Heights.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police urge woman who filmed fatal Primrose Hill fight to come forward

Detective inspector Andy Griffin stated, 'I believe this woman's account of events, as well as the video she captured, will provide vital evidence.' He emphasized the urgency of speaking to her.
London politics
#murder-investigation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Murder investigation after man's death in Shadwell

A murder investigation is ongoing after a double stabbing in East London, resulting in one death and another man hospitalized.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Murder investigation after man's death in Shadwell

A murder investigation is ongoing after a double stabbing in East London, resulting in one death and another man hospitalized.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
Law
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Driver arrested 9 months after fatal Brooklyn hit-run crash, family still mourning

An arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case has not alleviated the family's grief over their loss.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Explains Why Homicide Levels Are Historically Low?

Lethal violence declined in 2025, explained by a threshold-dependent model where archetype, drive, culture, and threshold must converge for violent behavior to occur.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Police investigating two Oakland homicides

Two men were found dead in Oakland: one fatally shot in Lakeside Park and another with multiple lacerations inside a Jackson Street residence.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The U.S. homicide rate is plunging in dozens of cities, including these, data shows

Homicide rates fell 21% across 35 U.S. cities from 2024 to 2025, about 922 fewer homicides, with most other major crimes also declining.
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