Madeleine McCann Suspect Christian Brueckner Cleared on Unrelated Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges, Prosecutor Plans to Appeal
Christian Brueckner was recently cleared in a Germany courthouse after he was accused of rape and sexual abuse of children.
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Erik Menendez's Wife Tammi, 62, Spotted on Rare Public Outing Near Las Vegas Home: Photos
Tammi Menendez, who has been married to Erik, 53, since 1999, sported a brown, zip-up top with a pawprint on the left shoulder and a pair of gray pants on the outing.
'Such a Good Judge of Character': Kim Kardashian Mocked Over Menendez Brothers Essay After Photos Emerge of Star at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Parties
Kim Kardashian published a personal essay via NBC News on Thursday, October 3, arguing for brothers Eric and Lyle Menendez to be released from prison.
Aubrey O'Day Reveals She Doesn't Want to 'Die' With a 'Bunch of Secrets' After Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Arrest: 'It's Very Emotional and Stressful'
Aubrey O'Day admitted 'every day there’s a new little twist and turn' in the case, during a recent appearance on the 'Off the Vine' podcast.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail After Racketeering and Human Trafficking Arrest
On Tuesday, September 17, Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared in court in New York and was officially denied bail after pleading not guilty to all charges.
Disgraced Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Indicted on Additional Charges in Manhattan Supreme Court After Conviction Was Overturned
The new indictment against Harvey Weinstein will remain sealed until his arraignment, so little is known about the new charges.
JonBenét Ramsey's Father Has 'No Reason to Believe' Police Tested the DNA on the Weapon Used to Murder His Daughter
In a sneak peek for the Monday, September 9, installment of 'True Crime News', John Ramsey, 80, alleged investigators have not tested DNA on the murder weapon.
Who Is Amber Frey? 7 Things to Know About Scott Peterson's Lover
Amber Frey denied being Scott Peterson's mistress during his marriage to Laci Peterson.
'Dance Moms: A New Era' Fans Disturbed After 11-Year-Old Acts Out JonBenét Ramsey's Final Moments in 'Sick' Routine
In episode 8, dance coach Gloria Hampton instructed 11-year-old Ashlan Scheide and her mother to learn 'everything' they could about the JonBenet Ramsey case.
Imprisoned Scott Peterson Accuses Detectives of 'Ignoring Evidence' That 'Didn't Fit Their Theory' 21 Years After Pregnant Wife Laci's Murder
Scott Peterson continues to claim his innocence more than 21 years after he was arrested for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, in 2002.
9 Bombshells From the New Scott Peterson Documentary: From Laci's Disappearance to His Affair and More
The documentary series 'American Murder: Laci Peterson' explores the mystery surrounding the death of Scott Peterson's wife.
'Psychologically Tortured' Amanda Knox Will 'Keep Fighting' Despite Feeling 'Gaslighted' by Italian Court for Upholding Slander Conviction
Amanda Knox served almost four years in prison after she was wrongfully convicted of murdering her roommate Meredith Kercher while studying abroad in Italy.
'I Didn't Kill My Family': Scott Peterson 'Regrets' Cheating But Insists He Didn't Murder Pregnant Wife Laci Peterson
Scott Peterson is serving life in prison without possibility of parole after he was found guilty for the 2002 murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son.
Convicted Murderer Scott Peterson's Mistress Reveals Shocking Confession About Killer
Scott Peterson's mistress Amber Frey called police after seeing his face on the news in connection to Laci Peterson's disappearance.
Scott Peterson's First Bombshell Interview in 2 Decades Will 'Shock Everyone' as He 'Gives His Side of the Story'
In a new docuseries set to air on Peacock on August 20, Scott Peterson, 51, will discuss the killings in a way that may make viewers rethink their opinions.
Wynonna Judd's Troubled Daughter Grace Kelley Arrested Again for Attempting to Evade a Police Officer
Wynonna Judd's daughter, 28, was booked in Carroll County Jail in Georgia on August 3 for trying to flee from authorities.
Shocking Police Standoff: Puddle of Mudd Singer Wes Scantlin Pepper-Sprayed by SWAT Team After Resisting Arrest
Wes Scantlin was pulled over in for a traffic violation Burbank, Calif., when police discovered an active warrant from a previous case.
Killer Dad Chris Watts Claims Mistress Influenced His Decision to Brutally Murder His Family in Letters to Fellow Inmate
Watts, currently serving a life sentence at Dodge Correctional Institution, shared his thoughts through handwritten notes.
11 Things to Know About Sherri Papini's Kidnapping Hoax: From the Time of the Incident to Her Arrest
Sherri Papini's kidnapping hoax will be the center of a new Hulu documentary series years after the fabricated incident happened.
14-Year-Old Jeffrey Epstein Victim Was Accused of 'Committing a Crime' After Being Sexually Abused, Newly Released Transcripts Confirm
Jeffrey Epstein had inappropriately touched the unnamed teenager and then paid her $300 to give him a massage at his home in Palm Beach, Flo.
Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson's Families Tear Apart BET Awards for Honoring O.J. Simpson With 'Inappropriate' In Memoriam Tribute
O.J. Simpson was honored alongside late Black entertainers including Willie Mays, Carl Weathers, Bill Cobbs, Louis Gossett Jr. and Clarence Avant.
Sherri Papini to Share Her Side of the Story Behind Kidnapping Hoax Nearly 8 Years After Faking Disappearance
Sherri Papini disappeared in November 2016. She was missing for three weeks before emerging on the side of a road, claiming to have been kidnapped.
Adult Film Star Austin Wolf Charged With Distributing 'Hundreds of Videos of Child Pornography' Discovered in FBI Investigation
Austin Wolf — born Justin Heath Smith — has more than 800,000 followers on Instagram and also provides adult content to subscribers on OnlyFans.
Ariana Grande Is 'Sick in Her Mind': Jeffrey Dahmer Victim's Mom Slams Singer for Saying Late Serial Killer Is Her Dream Dinner Date
Ariana Grande recently revealed she once told a young fan during a Q&A session that serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was her dream dinner date.
Josh Duggar Stuck in Prison Until 2032: Reality Star's Appeal for New Trial Denied by Supreme Court
Josh Duggar was sentenced to serve more than 12 years behind bars after being found guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography.
Sherri Papini's Ex-Husband Reveals It Was a 'Weight Off His Shoulders' to Cut Contact With Ex-Wife After Kidnapping Hoax
Keith Papini filed for divorce from Sherri in April 2022, citing 'irreconcilable differences.'
Gabby Petito's Emotional Letters to Brian Laundrie Serve as a 'Confirmatory Piece of Evidence' of Their 'Toxic' Relationship, Expert Claims
Two of Gabby Petito's letters repeated the details of Brian Laundrie sobbing, as well as the intensity of her love for him.
The O.J. Simpson 'Trial of the Century' Explained in 10 Clicks
Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were brutally murdered 30 years ago, with O.J. Simpson as the primary suspect at the time.
'Law & Order' Star Angie Harmon's 19-Year-Old Daughter Arrested for Felony Burglary and Larceny After Stealing Six Bottles of Liquor — See the Mugshot
Angie Harmon's second daughter, Avery Sehorn, was arrested on June 6 in Charlotte, NC, for stealing bottles of alcohol.
O.J. Simpson May Have Used Best Friend Al Cowlings' Identical Ford Bronco to Flee Murder Scene, New Documentary Claims
According to a new documentary, former LAPD officer Jim Holcomb believes O.J. may have used two cars to commit the murders.
Secrets Revealed: O.J. Simpson Documentary Exposes How Criminal's Best Friend Knew About Double Murder
According to a new documentary, O.J. Simpson's best friend Al Cowlings went to another pal's house claiming he would spill the beans on the murders.
READ IT: Gabby Petito’s Heartbreaking Love Letter to Fiancé Brian Laundrie Begging Him to 'Stop Calling Me Names'
The FBI released documents and evidence in regards to Brian Laundrie's murder of his fiancee, Gabby Petito.
Elizabeth Smart Reveals Her Kids Know About Her Terrifying 2002 Kidnapping
In a candid new interview, Elizabeth Smart revealed how her infamous kidnapping has affected her parenting three kids.
O.J. Simpson's FBI File Revealed, Shows Extensive Analysis of Shoeprint Found in 1994 Murder Case
Federal agents delved deep into analyzing the shoeprint, which was linked to a Bruno Magli shoe.
'It's Just Disgusting': JonBenet Ramsey's Father Claims Colorado Police Are 'Just Waiting' for Him to Die
Despite the fact that JonBenet's killer was never caught, her family has never given up their search for justice.
Gabby Petito's Mom Reacts to Daughter's Murderer Brian Laundrie's Drawings of Death: 'Definitely a Mental Health Crisis'
Brian Laundrie strangled his fiancee, Gabby Petito, to death in 2021 before later shooting himself. The case was infamously followed by social media users.
Amanda Knox Emotionless as She’s Reconvicted of Slander Over Roommate's 2007 Murder in Italy
Amanda Knox served four years in an Italian prison before she was acquitted of murdering her roommate in 2007 while studying abroad in the country.
Gabby Petito's Mom Does Not Forgive Brian Laundrie's 'Evil' Mother 2 Years After Daughter's Death: 'You Are the Sociopath That Everyone Fears'
Gabby Petito's mom went on a rant about Brian Laundrie's mother Roberta Laundrie while speaking at CrimeCon in Nashville.
Kris Jenner and Faye Resnick Reveal Final Conversations With Nicole Brown Simpson Before She Was Murdered
In the new documentary, 'The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson,' Kris Jenner and Faye Resnick got candid about their friendship with Nicole Brown Simpson.
Hollywood Makeup Artist Allie Shehorn Making a 'Fast' Recovery After Being Stabbed Over 20 Times by Ex-Boyfriend
Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn is on the mend after being brutally attacked by an ex-boyfriend she filed a restraining order against.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares Prison Makeup Hacks She Learned After 8.5 Years Behind Bars
Gypsy Rose Blanchard took to TikTok on Wednesday, May 16, to share some of her tips and tricks to help herself look presentable in prison.
Madeleine McCann's Parents Confess They're Still 'Living in Limbo' 17 Years After Their Daughter's Heartbreaking Disappearance
3-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her parents' room while on a family vacation in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in 2007.
Amy King Believes 'Traumatic' Event Happened to Cousin Josh Duggar to Make Him the Way He Is: 'Something Is Very Wrong'
Josh Duggar was convicted of receiving and possessing some of the 'worst of the worst' child abuse material and was sentenced to serve 12.5 years behind bars.
Amy King Believes Josh Duggar's Wife Anna Is Still 'Really Mad' After His Child Pornography Conviction
The chance meeting came after months of zero contact from Anna Duggar despite Amy King's repeated attempts to offer her support.
Jordan Turpin Shares Adorable Selfies With New Boyfriend Matt Ryan 6 Years After Escaping House of Horrors: Photos
Jordan Turpin's first post was on Saturday, April 13. She shared a simple snapshot of the pair smiling for the camera to their joint Instagram account.
Idaho Quadruple Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger Claims He Went for a Drive to 'See the Moon and Stars' During Brutal Stabbings
Bryan Kohberger, a former Ph.D. criminology student, could face the death penalty for the murders of four University of Idaho students.
Joran van der Sloot's Lawyer Shares Video of Convicted Killer in Good Health After 2-on-1 Prison Assault
Despite reports of a two-on-one assault on Joran van der Sloot, his lawyer dismissed them as 'fake news.'
O.J. Simpson Confessed to Having 'Dreams of Killing' Ex-Wife Nicole Brown Simpson, Former Friend Claims
O.J. Simpson's former friend Ron Shipp claimed they'd discussed the police investigation into Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman's murders shortly after their deaths.
'The Guy Who Got Away': Megyn Kelly Claims O.J. Simpson Will Be Remembered as a 'Double Murderer' With a 'Great Personality'
On the Thursday installment of 'The Megyn Kelly Show', she described O.J. Simpson as 'one of the most famous — or infamous — people in the world.'
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Seeks Temporary Restraining Order Against Estranged Husband Ryan Scott Anderson After Filing for Divorce
Gypsy Rose Blanchard also petitioned for her soon-to-be ex-husband Anderson to pay her spousal support.
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