German man convicted for 1994 rape and murder of U.S. tourist
Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
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Amy Lopez, 24, was discovered by children and had stab wounds, severe head injuries and injuries consistent with strangling.
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
"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.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
It's one thing to have blood, semen or saliva and a potential suspect identified against whom to compare it. A DNA test would simply show whether it's a match or not.
Forensic tests helped identify a man whose remains were found inside a sleeping bag in Washington state in 2000.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.
On Aug. 23, 1990, Cheryl Henry, 22, and her boyfriend Andy Atkinson, 21, were found dead in what has been called the "Lover's Lane Murders."
U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Clyde C. McMeans, 26, was one of the 103 USS California crewmen killed during attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
Researchers said their findings suggest husbands relocated to the wife's household upon marriage – suggesting a female dominance.
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
The initial investigation of Debra Lee Miller's murder became mired in allegations of potential police misconduct.
Erik Sparre was arrested in the 1985 killings of Harold and Thelma Swain after the original suspect, Dennis Perry, was exonerated on DNA evidence, authorities said.
The babies - one born on Feb. 14 and the other on Feb. 15, 1965 - are now 59-year-old women and they are filing a lawsuit.
The boy's adoptive mother admitted to killing her son, but investigators could not tie the case to skeletal remains found in 1959 until now.
More 70 years later, Luis Armando Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Though Juneteenth is a day to celebrate all slaves being freed, for many it is a time to remember the impacts of slavery on our country. It tore apart families, causing many African Americans to grow up confused about their origins and family history.
The case goes all the way back to 1986.
The remains of a man found murdered in Florida in 1980 have been identified as William Irving Monroe III, a U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam.
Police said they solved the 1994 killing of Bert Allen Mann, but suspect Kenneth Robbins died before he could be arrested.
Should you have the right to know that the state is storing your child's DNA and researchers or law enforcement may use it without your consent? It's an issue investigative reporter Julie Watts has been investigating for years. Now, parents are one step closer to getting that right.
New York City's medical examiner has now been able to link remains to 1,649 World Trade Center victims, a painstaking process that relies on leading-edge DNA sequencing techniques.
Hospital workers took Maria Angelica Gonzalez' son from her arms right after birth in 1981 and later told her he had died.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Two people were arrested as barriers around American Airlines Center restricted access to nearby establishments.
The city's public safety unions say the city manager missed a scheduled meeting as police and firefighter contracts near expiration.
Younger churchgoers say hearing survivors' stories helps preserve a history they never experienced.
On Sept. 11, 2001, the passengers and crew bravely decided to storm the cockpit of United Airlines Flight 93, preventing the terrorists who had taken control of the plane from flying it to Washington, D.C.
Two people were arrested as barriers around American Airlines Center restricted access to nearby establishments.
The city's public safety unions say the city manager missed a scheduled meeting as police and firefighter contracts near expiration.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink sat down with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Younger churchgoers say hearing survivors' stories helps preserve a history they never experienced.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
The court filing did not indicate what charges David Rush could plead to.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
It began as a gathering in a park with protest songs and speeches from opponents of President Trump and turned into a march down the streets of Dallas, with riot police and mounted patrols blocking protesters from getting close to the AAC.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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.
