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.
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.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
Voters will decide multibillion‑dollar school and city bond proposals, transportation questions and key leadership races across the region.
Tornadoes, large hail, intense straight-line winds, and significant flash flooding was witnessed across North Texas Saturday night. Sadly, the storms were deadly. A dryline to the west was the key trigger for this devastating storm. Again, the dryline will play a role in Sunday's forecast.
Tornadoes, large hail, intense straight-line winds, and significant flash flooding was witnessed across North Texas Saturday night. Sadly, the storms were deadly. A dryline to the west was the key trigger for this devastating storm. Again, the dryline will play a role in Sunday's forecast.
Authorities in Wise and Parker counties confirmed two storm‑related deaths Saturday as rescue crews responded to major damage.
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.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
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.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
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.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
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.
