Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked?
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
Foster children deprived of benefits: How a loophole affects the most vulnerable
In many states, young people in foster care are not receiving their rightful survivor or disability benefits, because state agencies are applying for the benefits themselves without giving notice to the child or his or her relatives.
Was woman convicted of murder conspiracy "fooled" by her boyfriend?
The case against Michelle Troconis, who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos, and her family's unwavering belief in her innocence.
Woman's conviction for husband's murder overturned after 2 decades
Blaming an inadequate and incomplete investigation and unfair trial, Jane Dorotik pushed for a new examination of the evidence that helped convict her.
Lamar Johnson: "I am a freed man ... and a blessed man"
Missouri man spent almost three decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit before he was finally released.
The Trump trials: A former president faces justice
Later this month the former president will stand in the first of four state and federal criminal trials. Trump's defenders call the prosecution "election interference," but legal experts call the trials of an ex-president a defining moment in the rule of law.
Prosecutor: Killer was making a statement with post-Valentine's murder
Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick was attacked and killed by her ex-boyfriend-turned-stalker Gareth Pursehouse in the early morning hours of Feb. 15, 2020.
A killer's family helps detectives find victim's remains
A murderer behind bars, a hidden body, and a determined mother – inside the relentless search for Christie Wilson.
How a Texas mom became a witness in her own death investigation
Prosecutors believed Maria Muñoz's death was suspicious, but they weren't sure if she had died by suicide, from an accidental overdose or if she had been murdered.
Living an intersex life
According to statistics cited by the U.N., .05% to 1.7% of the world's population is born with external or internal sexual organs that are not clearly male or female. Doctors in the past routinely performed surgery on intersex babies, ostensibly so that they would live a "normal" life.
Prosecutors: Security video discredits cosplay model's story of self-defense
Melissa Turner initially told detectives she didn't know what happened to Matthew Trussler, but when investigators found a security camera that held clues to what happened — her story changed.
Investigators use psychology help extract confessions from suspected serial killer
When a Texas girl first went missing in 1997, what no one knew at the time was that she had been the victim of a serial killer. William Reece would go on to murder three young women that same year before he was eventually identified by DNA.
She survived being shot at point-blank range. Who wanted Nicki Lenway dead?
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.