Miami woman charged in 2024 murder of man found dead under hotel bed
A Miami woman has been charged after a man's naked body was found hidden under a hotel bed, and investigators say she later drained his bank account.
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A Miami woman has been charged after a man's naked body was found hidden under a hotel bed, and investigators say she later drained his bank account.
A Miami woman has been charged after a man's naked body was found hidden under a hotel bed, and investigators say she later drained his bank account.
According to court records, Smithers met Christy Cowan and Denise Roach on different dates in May 1996 at a Tampa motel.
Prosecutors said 75-year-old Donna Adelson helped plan the 2014 killing of her then son-in-law, Daniel Markel.
The two women and girl were tortured and killed on a social media group of 45 users as a "warning" over an alleged drug theft, officials said
Ariely Alvarez Cabrera, 27, appeared in court on Wednesday. She was extradited from Mexico to Florida in connection with the murder of Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez.
Police believe the victims were killed a day or two before they were discovered Wednesday afternoon inside the home.
CBS News Miami's Peter D'Oench reports from Pembroke Pines, where police announced an arrest had been made in the killings of two people last week.
According to BSO, one man was already in BSO's custody while the other was recently found in another county at the time of the indictment.
Police believe Hakyung Lee killed her children a year after her husband's death, and then returned to South Korea.
CBS News Miami's Marybel Rodriguez reports on the arrest of a South Florida woman arrested in Mexico, who is connected to the murder of a Hialeah man, authorities said.
A woman wanted in connection to the killing of a Miami-Dade man was arrested Monday in Mexico and extradited back to Florida, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Ruth Miller told investigators she believed she was acting at the direction of God when she allegedly killed her son Vincen at Atwood Lake, authorities said.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Donna Adelson is on trial for orchestrating the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel.
A Broward teenager is accused of killing his older brother and dumping his body near a canal in Dania Beach.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's investigators said the baby may be in danger.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigators are searching for a couple wanted in connection with the murder of a Hialeah man earlier this month and for the couple's 5-month-old son, who they believe is with them.
Jurors deliberated just over 90 minutes before convicting Adam Crespo, 49, in the 2019 death of 32-year-old Silvia Galva.
A Broward County jury on Monday found a Hallandale Beach man guilty of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his partner with a spear during an argument in their condo bedroom.
A former medical examiner gave a demonstration of what could have happened to cause Silvia Galva's death—as he was pulled off a chair and landed on the floor.
On Wednesday, prosecutors presented their strongest evidence to prove Adam Crespo murdered Silvia Galva back in July 2019.
Adam Crespo is charged with second-degree murder in the 2019 death of his longtime partner.
Adam Crespo, 49, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Silvia Galva, who was found bleeding and unresponsive in the couple's condo bedroom in July 2019.
In a highly unusual courtroom moment Tuesday, prosecutors assembled a bed inside a Broward County courtroom.
The biggest week of the year is here: Miami Art Week.
The family of slain Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino told a Broward jury Thursday that they are devastated by his death four years ago.
A divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Clearwater's buffer zone outside an abortion clinic violates the First Amendment.
lags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 5.
Pressure is piling up around a stalled construction project on downtown Miami's oldest street.
The biggest week of the year is here: Miami Art Week.
The family of slain Hollywood Police Officer Yandy Chirino told a Broward jury Thursday that they are devastated by his death four years ago.
A divided federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Clearwater's buffer zone outside an abortion clinic violates the First Amendment.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
lags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 5.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.
President Trump said he would support releasing the footage of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat on Sept. 2.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.