Man dubbed the "Package Killer" admits to killing 2 women in 1990s
The cases were finally solved after a detective found DNA evidence while examining old, unsolved homicides.
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Suspected serial killer found guilty in slaying of teen in 1974
Warren Forrest is suspected in the disappearances and deaths of nine girls and women in Clark County between 1971 and 1974.
Families seek answers after a serial killer claims four lives
In a five-month span, four young victims disappeared in Oklahoma and Texas. See how investigators nabbed an elusive serial killer, and how they were able to provide answers to the grief-stricken families.
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.
The Daughters Who Disappeared
In 1997 four families are shattered when their daughters go missing. As they grieve, one man claims to have answers. Can he be trusted? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports on the final chapter of a case she started covering more than two decades ago.
How a serial killer used highways to help get away with multiple murders
It took more than two decades to bring William Reece to justice for the murders of Laura Smither, Kelli Cox, Tiffany Johnston and Jessica Cain.
Was a serial killer's mother visiting one of his victim's graves?
A grieving mother in Oklahoma kept finding trinkets on the tombstone of her daughter whose 1997 murder was still unsolved. Certain clues made her think it might have been the prime suspect's mother.
"48 Hours" investigates four murder cases
"48 Hours" investigates the 1997 disappearance of Laura Smither and three young women who were victims of a serial killer that year. Erin Moriarty has been reporting on the case for 26 years.
Serial killer Charles "The Serpent" Sobhraj released, says "I feel great"
He'd served most of his sentence in Nepal for the murders of American and Canadian backpackers. His nickname stems from his reputation as a disguise and escape artist.
Who is Catherine Shelton?
Smart and deadly? Over the years, multiple men with links to Catherine Shelton died under unusual circumstances.
"Torso Killer" admits slaying 5 women decades ago, including 23-year-old mom
Richard Cottingham has been imprisoned since 1980, when he was arrested after a motel maid heard a woman screaming inside his room.
Ex-U.S. agent heard confessing to 4 killings as 5th woman recounts escape
Juan David Ortiz told detectives in the video played in court that as he drove along a stretch of road that the women frequented, "the monster would come out."
Police release photos of jacket, hoping to ID alleged serial killer's victim
Police said Morgan Beatrice Harris and Marcedes Myran were killed in May and another unidentified woman was killed in March.
DNA links man to 1978 rape and murder of college student
"There is no doubt in my mind that Ralph Howell was a serial killer," Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters said.
Suspect in California serial killings may have used ghost gun, police say
The suspect was in possession of a "polymer" gun when police arrested him, the San Joaquin County District Attorney said this week.
An inside look at new film "The Good Nurse"
"The Good Nurse," a new true-crime thriller film, follows the real story of a nurse who killed dozens of hospital patients, and the woman who helped stop him. Actress Jessica Chastain plays real-life nurse Amy Loughren, who worked with police to get the actual serial killer to confess. The two join "CBS Mornings" to discuss working together on the film.
Suspected California serial killer charged with 3 murders
Prosecutors said Tuesday that they expect to bring additional charges against the suspect in other murders.
Suspect arrested in serial killing investigation
A suspect was taken into custody in Stockton, California, early Saturday morning in connection with a serial killing investigation, authorities said.
Suspect arrested in California serial killing investigation
Wesley Brownlee was apprehended during a traffic stop early Friday morning in Stockton, California.
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Never-before-seen video from January 6 shows lawmakers in hiding, seeking help to stop the riot; California serial killer may also be connected to Chicago murders.
Is serial killer in Stockton, Calif. also Chicago's "Duck Walk Killer"?
Detectives in Stockton, Calif. and Chicago are teaming up to see if the same man took two lives in Chicago in 2018 and at least six recently in the Stockton area, sources say.
2 more cases linked to suspected serial killer
Newly released video shows a person of interest as police search for a suspected serial killer in California.
5 California murders may be linked
Police in Stockton, California, say the recent murders of five men are all believed to be linked. All the victims were shot while walking in dimly-lit areas, police said. Carter Evans has more.
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Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
During the search for the suspect, a body was found in the woods about "two-tenths of a mile" from his vehicle, police said.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
Appeals court orders Trump lawyer to comply with grand jury subpoena
Trump's legal team had appealed a lower court ruling that attorney-client privilege should not shield attorney from interview by special counsel investigators.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
6 killed after work zone car crash on Baltimore Beltway, police say
Police believe the driver hit a disabled car while trying to switch lanes, causing them to lose control.
Stephen Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide, officials confirm
The teenager's body was found on a rural road near the Murdaugh family's South Carolina estate in 2015.
California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
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California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
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5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
SEC files crypto fraud charges against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
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California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump
DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."
Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Fox News lawyers: Execs not directly involved in post-election broadcasts
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company for defamation connected to coverage of Trump's baseless 2020 election claims.
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California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
Walking and talking at same time gets harder once you're 55, study says
The study noted that "poor dual-task gait performance has been linked to risk of major cognitive impairment, falls, and brain health alterations in older adults."
U.S. facing increasing drug shortages
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has determined that drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a point that it is now a national security risk.
Drug shortages are surging, ranging from IV saline to antibiotics
Almost 300 drugs had an active shortage in 2022, a Congressional report finds. The issue poses a national security risk.
"Facing Fertility" Part 3: Menopause
For the third and final installment of our "Facing Fertility" series, we focus on menopause, the end of fertility for women. Now more than ever before, women are coming forward to talk about it. Nikki Battiste reports.
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Walking and talking at same time gets harder once you're 55, study says
The study noted that "poor dual-task gait performance has been linked to risk of major cognitive impairment, falls, and brain health alterations in older adults."
Finland offering free trips after being named world's happiest country
Finland is offering free trips to 10 people, who will take a four-day "Masterclass of Happiness."
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill "discriminatory"
In the version approved by lawmakers, the offense of "aggravated homosexuality" now carries the death penalty.
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
"Winnie the Pooh" slasher film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas
The film being pulled has prompted concern on social media over the territory's shrinking freedoms.
Melanie Lynskey on her leading role
Melanie Lynskey sat down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her career and her upcoming leading role in "Yellowjackets" Season 2. Christina Ruffini reports.
Scott Adkins on "John Wick: Chapter 4"
Martial artist and actor Scott Adkins joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the new film "John Wick: Chapter 4." Adkins plays Killa. He discusses wearing a fat suit for the role, a special gift he received from Keanu Reeves, and his extensive martial arts background.
Biden awards National Medal of Arts
President Biden on Tuesday awarded several artists the National Medal of Arts. Recipients included Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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TikTok CEO to testify before Congress
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before lawmakers for the first time on Thursday as concerns about the social media app's security rise. Zeve Sanderson, the executive director of NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics, joins CBS News to discuss the latest on TikTok.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
Suspension of Pinduoduo comes amid U.S. concerns that Chinese-owned apps like TikTok pose national security threat.
As senators threaten a ban, what will happen to TikTok?
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
Beethoven wanted his hearing loss to be explained to the public after his death. Nearly two centuries later, researches were able to uncover secrets about his health – and family tree.
U.N. warns we must act on climate change
The world must take action to "defuse the climate time bomb," the United Nations secretary-general said as the U.N. released its latest report. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson discusses the warning with Mark Hertsgaard, co-founder and executive director of Covering Climate Now.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
Stephen Smith's 2015 death ruled a homicide
Police in South Carolina are now investigating the death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith as a homicide. The case was re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the Alex Murdaugh trial. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
U.S. Army soldier charged with "peeping tom" felonies
Andrew Gomez is accused of filming sexual encounters with a woman and posting the videos on OnlyFans site without her knowledge, said the Cumberland County Sheriff's office.
Video shows bouncers stop armed man from entering strip club
Video shows security guards holding down the armed man and potentially saving "dozens of lives."
2 faculty members shot at Denver high school
A student shot and wounded two faculty members Wednesday morning at Denver's East High School, officials said. Police are trying to track down the suspect. Errol Barnett has more.
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Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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TikTok's CEO to testify before Congress
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before Congress Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson to discuss.
Fed hikes rates despite banking turmoil
The Federal Reserve is raising its key interest rate 0.25 percentage point. Jeanna Smialek, a Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined John Dickerson on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's decision.
Stephen Smith's 2015 death ruled a homicide
Police in South Carolina are now investigating the death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith as a homicide. The case was re-opened after new evidence was discovered during the Alex Murdaugh trial. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste joins John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Xi and Putin wrap up summit in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Moscow after meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the geopolitical implications of the developing relationship between the two nations.
Railway CEO grilled by senators
The head of Norfolk Southern, the railroad company behind that toxic derailment in Ohio, faced questions from lawmakers for the second time Wednesday. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson hears from CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi, who reports from East Palestine, Ohio.