Man fakes cancer diagnosis in attempt to win back ex-wife
Rod Metzer tried to gain sympathy from his ex-wife, Morgan Metzer, by pretending he had cancer, going as far as creating a diagnosis letter and a bill for his alleged treatment.
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Rod Metzer tried to gain sympathy from his ex-wife, Morgan Metzer, by pretending he had cancer, going as far as creating a diagnosis letter and a bill for his alleged treatment.
Weeks before Kristil Krug, a married mother of three, was found murdered in her Colorado garage, she told police she and her husband Dan Krug had received threatening texts and emails from a stalker who she believed was an ex-boyfriend.
Stephan Smerk, a married father in Niskayuna, New York, turns himself in for the cold case murder of artist and mother Robin Lawrence in Springfield, Virginia.
Police say the driver of the minivan — who wore a mask, glasses and a hard hat — sprayed security cameras with blue paint to hide his crime inside an Oregon parking garage.
Benjamin Elliott says he was sleepwalking when he stabbed his twin sister, Meghan. He insists he would never hurt her. Texas prosecutors disagreed even though they found no motive.
Devastated after the FBI bows out of the case, the family of a man who vanished from a cruise ship in 2005 vows to fight for answers
A romance turns horror story when a millionaire hires a hit man to murder his model wife
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."
Bryan Patrick Miller says he didn't viciously murder two young women in Phoenix over 30 years ago. At trial, his attorneys blamed being abused as a child for his violent behavior.
Dr. James Craig, an Aurora dentist, is accused of ordering poison and lacing his wife Angela's protein shake with it.
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
Alex Pennig, 32, was shot dead in her St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment. Detectives used surveillance footage to piece together her final moments.
A metal ring, about the size of a quarter, led to Matthew Ecker's murder charge for the death of Alexandra Pennig.
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
A man suspected in his girlfriend's murder swears he didn't do it – can his Fitbit prove he's innocent?
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.
Blaze Bernstein was stabbed to death by Sam Woodward in what prosecutors called a hate crime. More than six painful years later, Blaze's parents are honoring his memory.
Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
After six years with no arrest and no publicly named suspect, Missoula, Montana, police released video of missing woman Jermain Charlo to "48 Hours" hoping to generate leads.
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
"In Minnesota here, people are not committing crimes a lot of times with the socks and shoes off," said a forensic scientist about footprints left in the victim's blood.
During their first date, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith were ambushed in his Illinois home – both shot in the head. A crime scene investigator described it as one of the most horrific crime scenes he's been to.
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
Police say Elijah Mayo pointed a handgun at officers before they opened fire, while his father says the 26‑year‑old was trying to get away from earlier gunfire. A second, separate police shooting unfolded minutes later.
The sheriff's office says the man fled a traffic stop and was shot after producing a firearm.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The councilman's attorney says, "bringing pastries with a campaign flyer is called campaigning, not bribery."
The councilman's attorney says, "bringing pastries with a campaign flyer is called campaigning, not bribery."
The department confirmed the details hours after the incident.
Police say Elijah Mayo pointed a handgun at officers before they opened fire, while his father says the 26‑year‑old was trying to get away from earlier gunfire. A second, separate police shooting unfolded minutes later.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Russia's Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet China's Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the heated battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. He and Jack Fink also discuss other races in Texas.
Ja’Loni Owens of Avow Texas discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing continued access—for now—to the abortion pill mifepristone under the FDA’s 2023 rule. Owens discusses why she supports the ruling, citing decades of FDA approval and global research supporting the safety of medication abortion.
Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision involving the abortion pill mifepristone. Saenz also outlines how advocacy groups like Texas Values are responding, including legal filings and potential legislative action in Texas.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
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.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
