A California woman confessed to killing her ex-boyfriend in a Facebook post in what she says was an act of self-defense.
An organization for abused women is fighting for the release of a pregnant Chicago mother currently facing jail time for killing her abusive boyfriend.
Keishanna Thomas was indicted by a grand jury for the murder of her daughter Janiya Thomas, who was found dead her deep freezer in September.
Myrtle McKenny was found dead in her apartment in Brooklyn, New York on Nov. 9. Initially, her doctor labeled the death natural -- a result of complications related to diabetes and hypertension.
The owner of the four pit bulls who mauled a 4-year-old boy to death last week is now facing murder charges.
A 20-year-old man was charged in the death of a Ferguson mother and aspiring nurse he met online through Facebook.
The child went missing in September, neighbors claimed. The family moved into the large and remote home two years ago. Human remains were found on the property. It hasn't been confirmed if the remains are the missing child.
Three people have been arrested in the stabbing death of Baltimore stylist Damon Jennings. According to Maryland State Police, Jennings knew the three individuals through their mutual involvement in an event promotion business.
Investigators in the case pondered whether founding members of the famed rap group, RZA and Raekwon, are linked to murders that occurred more than 15 years ago.
Christie sent a letter Tuesday to Port Authority chairman John Degnan demanding the return of Joanne Chesimard, known as Assata Shakur. The revolutionary activist was convicted of killing a New Jersey State trooper in 1973.
Keishanna Thomas, the 31-year-old mother of four other children, was arrested and held on contempt of court charges on Sunday after failing to answer questions about the whereabouts of her missing daughter, Janiya Thomas.
Kiesha Jenkins, a Black transgender woman and college student, was fatally shot, making her the 21st transgender woman killed this year.
