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Lawyers for Massimo Bossetti, convicted of the 2010 murder of 13-year-old Yara Gambirasio in Brembate di Sopra, Italy, have requested new forensic analysis on two pieces of evidence. The case, one of Italy's most closely followed criminal trials, ended with Bossetti's conviction in 2016 following a landmark DNA investigation, and remains a subject of intense public interest.
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Two people were killed and a woman wounded in a hitman-style attack in Santander, Colombia, with a merchant among the victims, according to Blu Radio. Separately, two suspects were captured for a murder in Barbosa, El Frente reports, while a motorcyclist was injured in a collision in Valladolid, Spain, per Diario de Valladolid.
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Leniel Borel de Almeida Junior, father of toddler Henry Borel who died in 2021 in a case that shocked Brazil, has been elected a deputy. His election was reported alongside that of Ana Carolina Cunha Digenes, mother of Isabella Nardoni, who was killed in 2008. Both parents became prominent public figures after their children's deaths.
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In Brazil's elections, the mother of Isabella Nardoni and the father of Henry Borel were elected federal deputies, both framing their mandates as a 'mission'. Both children died in notorious cases of domestic violence that shocked the country. UOL reported the result, and the election of victims' parents to Congress is drawing wide attention and debate.
- 5Suspected ShinyHunters Member Charged with Incitement to Murder●Suspected ShinyHunters member charged with attempted incitement to murder
A person described as a suspected member of the hacking group ShinyHunters has been charged with attempted incitement to commit two murders, according to a report by data breach watchdog DataBreaches.net. The charge is unrelated to the group's typical cybercrime activity, making the case an unusual development in the ongoing scrutiny of ShinyHunters, which is known for large-scale data theft and extortion.
- 6Court hears man accused over Widdecombe murder plot and Farage terror plan●Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder faces court over alleged Farage terror plot https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/a
A man named Joshua Kerry has appeared in court accused in connection with an alleged murder plot against former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and an alleged terror plot targeting Nigel Farage. The case, reported by the London Evening Standard, links both politicians to the same defendant. Details of the charges and the alleged plans remain limited as proceedings begin.
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Interest in Colleen Slemmer, the University of Tennessee student murdered in 1995 by Christa Gail Pike, has risen alongside news from Tennessee, where the state failed to carry out a death row woman's execution after two attempts at lethal injection. Slemmer's killing remains one of the state's most notorious cases, and Pike was sentenced to death for it. The execution setback has renewed attention on Tennessee's troubled capital punishment system.
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Police in Neenah, Wisconsin say two people are dead in what investigators have determined was a murder-suicide. Authorities have not released further details about the victims or circumstances as the investigation continues. The case has drawn local attention as residents await more information from police.
- 9US military orders two-day pause on Okinawa after Marine's arrest▼US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder
US forces on Okinawa have ordered a two-day pause in activities following the arrest of a US Marine on suspicion of murder. The measure, a rare stand-down, is typically used to underscore discipline and reassure the local community after serious incidents involving American personnel. The case is likely to strain relations between the US military and Okinawan residents, who have long voiced concerns over the heavy American troop presence on the island.
- 10Chris Watts Reportedly Admits Murders Were Pre-Planned●Chris Watts Admits the Murders Were Pre-Planned & Throws Mistress Under the Bus?
Commentary resurfaced claiming Chris Watts, serving life sentences for killing his pregnant wife Shanann and their two daughters in Colorado in 2018, has admitted the murders were pre-planned and shifted blame toward his mistress, Nichol Kessinger. True-crime audiences are debating whether the new account changes the established timeline of the case or is another self-serving version of events from Watts.
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BJP leader Meenakshi Shinde is at the centre of a political storm in Thane after the Purnekar murder case, having named Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray in connection with the killing while addressing a journalists' forum. Her remarks have heated up the political atmosphere in Thane, and police security has been deployed outside her residence amid rising tensions between the two parties.
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Two people have been taken into custody after a police officer was beaten in Belfort, France, on the sidelines of a demonstration by high school students. The incident is being investigated as an attempted murder, and it has drawn attention amid broader tensions around student protests in France.
- 13Franklin police announce arrest in murders of Chynna and Blake Dickus●Franklin police announce arrest in murder of Chynna and Blake Dickus
Police in Franklin have announced an arrest in the killings of Chynna and Blake Dickus. The announcement, made by local investigators, marks a development in the case into the deaths of the two victims. Further details about the suspect and charges have not been widely reported yet, and residents are closely following updates from authorities.
- 14US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Japan▼Marines identify service member arrested on suspicion of murder in Japan
The US Marine Corps has identified a service member arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder. The arrest is likely to draw attention in Japan, where crimes involving US military personnel have repeatedly strained relations between the two allies and sparked debate over the legal status of American troops stationed there.
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The Media Theatre in Media, Pennsylvania is opening its new season with the musical comedy 'Murder For Two'. The show, a two-actor murder mystery parody with piano accompaniment, kicks off the theatre's lineup, according to the Delco Times. Little further detail has been reported so far about the production's run or casting.
- 16US Military Orders Two-Day Pause in Okinawa After Marine Murder Charge▼US military orders 2-day pause in Okinawa after Marine accused of murder
US military commanders have ordered a two-day pause of operations in Okinawa, Japan, after a US Marine was accused of murder. The stand-down is meant to review conduct and discipline among troops stationed on the island. The case is likely to heighten long-running local tensions over the heavy American military presence in Okinawa and renew calls from residents for tighter oversight of US forces.
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Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike, convicted of murdering 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in 1995, after two lethal injections left her alive and reportedly snoring. Witnesses and her lawyers called the process a mess, and the governor called off the state's remaining 2026 execution. Searches for Colleen Slemmer, Pike's victim, surged as coverage of the botched execution spread.
- 18Denton County woman charged after husband and two children stabbed▼Denton County woman charged with attempted capital murder after husband, 2 young kids stabbed
A woman in Denton County, Texas, has been charged with attempted capital murder after her husband and two young children were stabbed. Authorities say the attack left the three family members injured, and the case has drawn wide local attention across the Dallas-Fort Worth area as details of what led to the stabbing remain limited.
- 19Franklin police announce arrest in 2006 killing of Chynna and Blake Dickus▼Franklin police announce arrest in 2006 murder of Chynna and Blake Dickus
Police in Franklin have announced an arrest in the 2006 murders of Chynna and Blake Dickus, a case that went unsolved for nearly two decades. Details about the suspect and what led to the breakthrough have not been made fully public, and the announcement is drawing renewed attention to the long-cold killing of the two young victims.
- 20Texas woman charged with attempted capital murder after family stabbing▼Woman charged with attempted capital murder after husband, 2 young kids stabbed in Denton Co.
A woman in Denton County, Texas has been charged with attempted capital murder after her husband and two young children were stabbed. Local outlet NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported the charges, though further details about the victims' conditions or the circumstances of the attack have not yet been released.
- 21Two jailed men charged in January Riviera Beach murder▼Two men already behind bars now accused in January Riviera Beach murder
Two men already serving time behind bars have been charged in connection with a January murder in Riviera Beach, Florida. Local outlets report the suspects were identified and indicted while already in custody, adding new charges to their existing sentences. Details about the victim or the suspects' prior convictions were not provided in the reports.
- 22Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in north Bexar County▼2 dead in apparent murder-suicide in north Bexar County, BCSO says
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says two people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide in north Bexar County, Texas. Deputies are investigating the deaths, which authorities believe involved one person killing the other before taking their own life. Few details about the victims or circumstances have been released as the investigation continues.
- 23US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Japan▼US Marine arrested on suspicion of murder after 'brutal and heinous' death in Japan, officials say
American authorities say a US Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder following a death described by officials as brutal and heinous. Few details about the victim or circumstances have been released. The case is likely to renew attention on crimes involving US military personnel stationed in Japan, a recurring source of diplomatic friction between the two allies.
- 24Faith Hedgepeth murder trial seats two more alternate jurors▼Two more alternate jurors finalized on Day 7 of Faith Hedgepeth murder trial
The murder trial of Faith Hedgepeth, a University of North Carolina student killed in 2012, moved into its seventh day as two more alternate jurors were finalized. The proceedings continue to draw close attention in Chapel Hill, where the case remained unsolved for years before charges were brought.
- 25Two women found dead in Montgomery home; man critically injured▼2 women found dead, man found with apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Montgomery home
Authorities are investigating after two women were found dead inside a Montgomery home, where a man was also discovered with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police responded to the residence and are working to determine the circumstances of the women's deaths and whether the case involves a murder-suicide. The identities of those involved and the sequence of events have not been released as the investigation continues.
- 26Shelbyville man knew he was target in 2006 Franklin double murder probe▼Shelbyville man knew he was target of grand jury investigation into 2006 Franklin double murders
A Shelbyville man was aware he was the target of a grand jury investigation into the 2006 double murders in Franklin, according to Fox 59. The report sheds light on the long-running cold case, which has now reached the grand jury stage nearly two decades after the killings. Further details about charges or arrests have not been made public.
- 27Two dead in apparent murder-suicide shooting in Atlanta▼2 dead after apparent murder-suicide shooting in Atlanta
Two people are dead following an apparent murder-suicide shooting in Atlanta, according to local station WSB-TV. Authorities say the preliminary indication is that one person shot the other before taking their own life, though the circumstances and relationship between the two remain under investigation. Police have not released further details about the victims or the location of the incident.
- 28Two years after Suzanne Simpson vanished, murder case heads toward trial▼Two years after Suzanne Simpson vanished, murder case against husband moves toward trial
Two years after Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson disappeared, the murder case against her husband is moving toward trial. The case drew wide attention when she vanished and her husband was subsequently charged. Prosecutors and the family are now preparing for proceedings, with observers watching whether the trial will finally answer what happened to her.
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A Belgian farmer has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his two young daughters, Maud, aged 8, and Ona, aged 5. Dutch media, including De Telegraaf, are reporting on the verdict, which closes a case that shocked readers in Belgium and the Netherlands. The sentencing is drawing strong reactions online as details of the crime circulate.
- 30Fairfield church deacon in cold case killings may be unfit for trial▼Fairfield church deacon, charged in two cold case homicides, may be mentally incompetent for trial
A deacon at a Fairfield church charged in connection with two cold case homicides may be mentally incompetent to stand trial, according to court proceedings reported by Bay Area media. The development raises questions about how the prosecution of the decades-old killings will proceed while his mental fitness is evaluated.
- 31Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting injures two▼Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after shooting injures two
Police have arrested and charged a suspect with attempted murder following a shooting that left two people injured. Authorities say the suspect is now in custody facing charges connected to the incident. The condition of the two victims has not been detailed in initial reports, and investigators have not released further information about the circumstances of the shooting or a possible motive.
- 32Jermal Cannon indicted in 2023 killing of Chris Hill▼Jermal Cannon indicted and arrested in connection to 2023 murder of Chris Hill
Jermal Cannon has been indicted and arrested in connection with the 2023 murder of Chris Hill in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to the Knoxville Police Department. The indictment marks a development in the two-year-old case, with authorities moving to bring charges forward. Details about the alleged motive or circumstances of the killing have not been released beyond the announcement of the indictment and arrest.
- 33Grand Theft Auto to pay millions to Miami-Dade●Grand Theft Auto will pay millions. Can Miami-Dade look past all the murders?
Miami-Dade County stands to receive millions of dollars from Grand Theft Auto's publisher, Take-Two Interactive, and local officials are weighing whether the money's benefits can outweigh the game's notoriety for portraying violent crimes and murders in a stylised version of the region. The Miami Herald frames the debate around whether residents and leaders will accept the payout despite objections to the franchise's content.
- 34Breaux Bridge homicide victim named, two men charged with murder▼Breaux Bridge victim identified, two men charged with murder
Authorities in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, have identified the victim of a recent homicide and charged two men with murder in connection with the death. The identification follows an ongoing police investigation. Few further details about the victim, the suspects or the circumstances of the killing have been released so far.
- 35Pierce County mom charged with attempted murder after rollover attack on daughters▼Pierce County mom charged with attempted murder after rollover, alleged attacks on daughters
A mother in Pierce County, Washington has been charged with attempted murder after a vehicle rollover that authorities say was followed by alleged attacks on her two daughters. Prosecutors filed charges this week, and local coverage from KING 5 has drawn wide attention to the case. Details about the daughters' conditions and the mother's court appearance have not been fully released.
- 36Deadly Bexar County home shooting investigated as murder-suicide▼Deadly shooting in far north Bexar County home investigated as murder-suicide, BCSO says
Sheriff's deputies are investigating a deadly shooting at a home in far north Bexar County, Texas, as a murder-suicide, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say two people were found dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not released further details about the victims or the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
- 37Japan protests to US after Marine held over Okinawa murder▼Japan PM registers protest to US after Marine arrested on suspicion of murder in Okinawa
Japan's prime minister has formally protested to the United States after a US Marine was arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of murder. The case has reignited long-standing tensions over the heavy American military presence on the island, where crimes by US service members have repeatedly strained relations between the two allies.
- 38Suspect accused of killing two girlfriends faces third murder charge▼Suspect accused of killing 2 girlfriends faces 3rd murder charge
A man previously accused of killing two of his girlfriends is now facing a third murder charge, CBS News reports. Prosecutors have added the new count to the case against him, deepening what is already one of the more disturbing alleged serial killings involving intimate partners. Details about the victim or charges were not included in the initial report, but coverage of the case continues to draw significant public attention.
- 39Judge weighs evidence rules in Maine sisters murder case▼Judge weighs what evidence jurors will hear in Maine sisters murder case
A Maine judge is considering what evidence will be admissible when jurors hear the murder case involving the deaths of two sisters. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are presenting arguments over which material can be shown at trial, a decision that could shape how the case unfolds. Local news in the state is following the pretrial proceedings closely.
- 40Father and teenage twins found dead in apparent murder-suicide▼Father, teenage twins found dead in apparent murder-suicide
A father and his teenage twins have been found dead in what authorities describe as an apparent murder-suicide. Local news outlets in the Columbus, Ohio area, including WSYX, WKRC and myfox28columbus.com, are reporting the case. Details about the location, names and circumstances have not yet been made public, and the story is still developing.