January 22 Phoenix gas station murder suspect had weapons charge tossed before fatal shooting, records show Man accused of killing Danny Lyn Kaster at Phoenix QuikTrip allegedly shot victim over bathroom dispute. Family says ordinary interaction turned deadly.
January 22 California ‘party mom’ accused of grooming victims for sex, drinking in ritzy mansion, teens testify at trial California mom Shannon O'Connor faces 63 charges for allegedly hosting alcohol parties where 14-year-old freshmen were encouraged to engage sexually.
January 22 Idaho murder victims' families express outrage after crime scene photos accidentally released Crime scene photos from the 2022 Idaho student murders were accidentally released, sparking outrage from victims' families who called for respect.
January 22 Former Iowa school superintendent arrested by ICE expected to plead guilty to federal charges Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is set to plead guilty to a pair of federal charges following his September 2025 arrest by ICE.
January 22 Indiana judge shooting leaves ‘long list’ of potential suspects days into manhunt: defense attorney Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and wife shot allegedly after shooter used dog ruse to get them to open door. Multiple law enforcement agencies investigating.
January 21 Jury reaches verdict in ex-Uvalde school officer trial A jury acquitted former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales, accused of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment in the response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting. (Credit: Pool)
January 21 Border Patrol chief targeted in alleged murder-for-hire plot focused on Snapchat messages A jury weighs a murder-for-hire case against a Chicago man accused of targeting a Border Patrol official through Snapchat messages offering cash rewards.
January 21 Jealous Texas woman allegedly launches 25-pound gym weight at romantic rival in fitness center A jealous woman allegedly hurled a 25-pound weight at her romantic rival's head during a gym confrontation in Houston. The victim narrowly escaped serious injury.
January 21 Nanny affair case turns emotional as alleged killer husband watches bodycam video Brendan Banfield broke down in tears as jurors watched police body camera video from the night his wife Christine was allegedly killed in their home.
January 21 Brendan Banfield visibly emotional as police video of wife's death played for jury As Fairfax County Police Detective Zachary Beckner presented bodycam video on Wednesday, Brendan Banfield, who is on trial for the murders of his wife, Christine, and another man, was observed weeping in court.