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...

Katelin Akens’ Stepfather Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes in Virginia

James Branton, 46, arrested for sex offenses linked to missing stepdaughter Katelin Akens and others. Akens vanished in 2015 at age...

Stepfather Charged in Child Sex Crimes Linked to Missing Virginia Teen

James Branton faces multiple charges related to abuse of missing teen Katelin Akens and her sister. Forensic search underway at Spotsylvania...

Arrest in Virginia Reveals Decade-Long Abuse Linked to Missing Teen Case

James Branton, 46, arrested for sex crimes dating back to 2006. He was last to see Katelin Akens, 19, before her...

Tiger Woods Fights to Protect Privacy of Prescription Drug Records

Tiger Woods’ lawyer seeks court intervention to block prosecutors from accessing his prescription records in Florida DUI case, citing privacy rights.