DNA from fork leads to arrest of man 15 years after uncle killed
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
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Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
Heuermann was arrested last year and charged with murdering four women around Gilgo Beach on Long Island.
O.J. Simpson, the former football star who was acquitted in the 1994 killings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, has died at the age of 76. He had prostate cancer, his agent said. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on Simpson's death.
O.J. Simpson has died at the age of 76. The former football star was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in a case that dominated headlines and TV screens for months. He was later found liable for their deaths by a jury in a civil trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman, who was a Court TV anchor during Simpson's trial; Ed Gordon, the first journalist to speak with Simpson after his acquittal; and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner joined CBS News to speak about the trial.
Almost four years after Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos vanished, Michelle Troconis, the woman who had been dating her estranged husband, was found guilty for conspiring in her murder.
Law enforcement have already arrested several people in connection with the crime. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Cory Martin watched crime shows including "Dexter" and "The First 48" for tips on how to get away with killing the woman, a co-conspirator testified.
Raad Almansoori is accused in the killing of a 38-year-old woman, whose body was found Feb. 8.
Troconis' distraught parents and sisters addressed reporters outside the courthouse after she was convicted on all charges in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos.
In her first television interview since the shocking crime, Bizzaro's daughter sat down with Gainer to share her anguish and her message to anyone who may know something.
The suspect is currently being held in Arizona on other charges.
Arizona is still refusing to send a murder suspect to New York City, citing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's policies and decisions. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg made remarks after an Arizona prosecutor said she wouldn't extradite the suspect in a murder at a SoHo hotel because she doesn't trust Bragg.
In a national twist in a local case, Arizona prosecutors say they don't trust Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Police say he could be responsible for attacking other women nationwide.
The NYPD wants to question 26-year-old Raad Amansoori about the suspected murder of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia, 38, at a hotel on Feb. 8. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The Run DMC star's killing sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world when he was gunned down in 2002 inside his Hollis, Queens recording studio. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from court.
Prosecutors say the suspects gunned down the hip-hop legend in his Queens recording studio back in 2002. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
The case that's played out for more than 20 years finally heads to federal court in Downtown Brooklyn. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the case.
Troconis is accused of conspiring with her former boyfriend to help cover up the murder for the Connecticut mother.
Over four years after Jennifer Dulos vanished, Michelle Troconis is facing charges including conspiracy to commit murder and evidence tampering.
Woll, the president of a Detroit synagogue, was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday morning.
An 18-year-old Brooklyn man is facing murder charges in the deadly stabbing of New York City activist Ryan Carson, police sources tell CBS New York. Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
The 40-year-old is accused of not only killing the woman she lived with, but also hiding her body.
Three other children remain hospitalized after investigators believe they were exposed to fentanyl. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest details.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March will be making its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March will be making its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
One of five known Holt Broadside printings in existence belongs to Westchester County and will be viewable at SUNY Purchase.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Police said a man was in critical condition after a shooting near 106th Avenue near the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 27 at 11 p.m.
Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden next week? Ali Bauman reports.
The death toll is rising in Venezuela as the search for earthquake survivors continues. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
