Virginia Stepfather Charged in Sex Crimes Linked to Missing Teen

James Branton, 46, charged with sex crimes involving Katelin Akens, missing since 2015. Search at his home seeks evidence tied to...

Trump Shares Graphic Video of Florida Hammer Attack, Sparks Immigration Debate

Rolbert Joachin, 40, charged with murder of Nilufa Easmin. Trump posts video, reigniting debate on immigration policies and crime links.

Stepfather of Missing Teen Katelin Akens Arrested on Child Sex Charges

James Branton faces charges linked to 2006 offenses. Akens, 19, vanished in 2015; her luggage was found near Fredericksburg. Investigation ongoing.

Stepfather Charged with Child Sex Crimes Amid Teen’s 2015 Disappearance Probe

James Branton arrested on child sex charges linked to Katelin Akens case. Forensic search of his Spotsylvania property underway for new...

Katelin Akens Named as Victim in Ex-Stepfather’s Sex Offense Charges

James Branton arrested for sex offenses; missing woman Katelin Akens named as victim. Investigators search his Virginia property for clues.

Metro Worker Murdered by Colleague; Wife Recalls Husband’s Gentle Nature

Robert Stokes, a father of four, was killed by fellow Metro worker Terrell Cross in Friendship Heights. Wife Kristal shares his...

Help needed to solve 2017 deadly shooting of 15-year-old in Selma

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on a 2017 shooting that killed 15-year-old Desiree Austin, looking for a blue 2002...

Lost it’: Man sat on pregnant wife and strangled her with both hands until she went limp as child watched, police say

A Texas man was arrested for allegedly strangling his pregnant wife in front of their child, leading to a disturbing incident...

Murder-Suicide in D.C. Tied to Domestic Dispute, Claims Two Metro Employees

Terrell Cross, 44, shoots Robert Stokes, 42, then himself in Friendship Heights. Police link the tragedy to a domestic conflict.

Christie Williams, 37, Arrested for Bear Spray Attack on Kids in Alabama

Alabama mom Christie Williams, 37, faces child abuse charges for bear spraying her kids. Children treated in Birmingham hospital; bear spray...