Death Row Inmate Convicted Of Killing OC Boy Found Hanging In Cell
James Crummel, 68, was convicted in 2004 of kidnapping, molesting and killing a Costa Mesa boy who disappeared on his way to school in 1979.
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James Crummel, 68, was convicted in 2004 of kidnapping, molesting and killing a Costa Mesa boy who disappeared on his way to school in 1979.
A Texas judge has ruled that the LAPD can listen to audio tapes of former Manson family member Charles "Tex" Watson and his attorney.
Authorities Saturday said a murder charge has been filed against a woman in connection with the 2007 shooting death of her husband at their Whittier home.
Two bike riders have been shot, one of them fatally, in Koreatown.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the deaths of his girlfriend and her 11-year-old son whose decomposing bodies were found in a South Los Angeles apartment.
Police say a fugitive wanted in a 1985 love-triangle murder in Los Angeles has been arrested after he was found living under a fake identity in Northern California.
Pedro Espinoza was convicted May 9 of killing Jamiel Shaw on March 2, 2008, near his home in Arlington Heights.
A judge Wednesday postponed the arraignment for an Orange County man accused in the murders of his girlfriend and the couple's two young sons.
Two men were charged with capital murder Tuesday in the deadly shootings of two USC graduate students from China.
An Orange County man is in police custody Tuesday for allegedly killing his 40-year-old wife.
A man and woman have been found dead at an apartment complex in the 900 block of West 81st Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Nanette Ann Packard McNeal has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted, along with her lover, of murdering her wealthy live-in boyfriend.
A wrongful death suit has been filed against the University of Southern California by the parents of two USC graduate students slain near the campus on April 11.
A third suspect has been arraigned in the investigation into the murder of a Marine wife whose body was found dumped in Riverside County.
A retired LAPD homicide detective has been arrested in the fatal beating of his wife in Hawaii six years ago after being long suspected of the crime.
The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million.
Prosecutors on Tuesday sought the death penalty for Pedro Espinoza, who was convicted last week of killing Jamiel Shaw.
Fifty years after Marilyn Monroe's death, questions still remain. Did Monroe take her own life or did someone take it for her?
District Attorney Steve Cooley hailed the use of DNA evidence in the conviction of former LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus.
Retired LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in a decades-old love triangle murder.
The California Supreme Court has cleared the way for convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala to be extradited to New York City to face charges in two 1970s killings.
A gang member was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday for gunning down a standout Los Angeles High School football player who was about 40 steps from his home when he was shot.
Prosecutors Monday are expected to file charges against a pursuit suspect accused of murdering his girlfriend and the couple's two sons.
Two Fullerton police officers charged in the beating death of a schizophrenic transient appeared to be in shock immediately after the confrontation, saying the man wouldn't stop fighting them, a police forensic specialist testified Monday.
A judge Monday ordered a 14-year-old boy to appear in court in two weeks to face murder charges in the death of his father, a Homeland Security agent.
Firefighters battled a new flare-up Saturday at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, which continues to burn. Thick smoke and a towering smoke plume remained visible across the area as crews worked to contain the fire.
Aaron Avery, 22, was hit by a car while he walked home after working Monday night's World Cup match at SoFi Stadium, according to his family.
Thick black smoke and flames on Friday returned to the Boyle Heights warehouse that has been at the center of a nearly three-day firefight.
Through witness statements, surveillance, and cellphone video, investigators determined that Carlos Canon forcefully grabbed the 17-year-old against her will and threw her in his SUV's rear cargo compartment.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Firefighters battled a new flare-up Saturday at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, which continues to burn. Thick smoke and a towering smoke plume remained visible across the area as crews worked to contain the fire.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
"We also do not draw any conclusions about whether the officers acted consistent with our policies in the law until all the facts are known and the investigation is complete," LAPD Capt. Mike Bland said in a video statement released on Friday.
Aaron Avery, 22, was hit by a car while he walked home after working Monday night's World Cup match at SoFi Stadium, according to his family.
Thick black smoke and flames on Friday returned to the Boyle Heights warehouse that has been at the center of a nearly three-day firefight.
Aaron Avery, 22, was hit by a car while he walked home after working Monday night's World Cup match at SoFi Stadium, according to his family.
Thick black smoke and flames on Friday returned to the Boyle Heights warehouse that has been at the center of a nearly three-day firefight.
Through witness statements, surveillance, and cellphone video, investigators determined that Carlos Canon forcefully grabbed the 17-year-old against her will and threw her in his SUV's rear cargo compartment.
Multiple people have been arrested and at least eight vehicles have been recovered after a months-long investigation by Burbank police into a stolen vehicle operation.
Bees pollinate within a five-mile radius, so Palladino says the pollens collected in each area are unique, leaving urban honey infused with its own distinctive flavor.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were convicted of killing 11 dogs in their care and cremating their bodies to conceal how the dogs died.
A new study found that California's San Andreas Fault has reached its highest stress level in a millennium.
Police say that the beige/tan Chrysler PT Cruiser has a faded convertible top, unique lights, chrome rims and will likely have front-end damage after the June 5 crash that killed a bicyclist near the intersection of Bluegrass Street and Arlington Avenue.
People living in Southern California beach cities were busy preparing for a weekend full of king tides and powerful surf that could cause flooding in some low-lying areas.
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for his alleged part in a deadly stabbing that happened after a dispute near the UC Riverside campus earlier this week.
Deputies said that a 46-year-old Perris man was killed in the shooting on Tuesday.
A Riverside County deputy was charged with an on-duty crash that killed a man and severely injured his fiancée.
An emergency room nurse from Temecula and a U.S. Marine veteran were killed when they were struck by a car on the 15 Freeway in San Diego County last week after they stopped to help the victims of a crash.
Two Riverside County men were arrested for an alleged shooting that killed a 22-year-old Orange County man during a meetup to sell a luxury item over the weekend, according to police.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Trump has appeared during the Iran war to lose patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who may now find himself "stuck."
President Trump lashed out at Meloni on Saturday after Italy cancelled its envoy's visit to the United States.
President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Soccer House is one of many places across Los Angeles County hosting World Cup watch parties for the Team USA-Australia showdown on Friday.
Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is back on the injured list.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Firefighters battled a new flare-up Saturday at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, which continues to burn. Alys Martinez reports.
Thick black smoke returned to the Boyle Heights warehouse on Friday as the Los Angeles Fire Department continues its multi-day operation to douse the flames deep inside the 500,000-square-foot building. Luzdelia Caballero reports.
A teenager jumps into action and rescues a dog from the ocean in Orange County. The Desk's Mike Rogers talks with Mateo Akerman about teen hero's split-second decision to save the small pooch.
The same day that activists planned a rally and candlelight vigil to demand justice after a Canoga Park family's dog was fatally shot by police, the Los Angeles Police Department released bodycam video of the incident. Brittney Ermon reports.
A 22-year-old security guard was gravely injured in a crash near SoFi Stadium following Monday night's World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand. Joy Benedict reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
