Crime Updates Archive: 2026
Lauren Huxley Attacker Denied Parole as Family Says They Can Finally “Breathe Again”
The man responsible for one of Australia's most brutal and shocking attempted murders has been denied parole, bringing relief to Lauren Huxley and her family more than 20 years after the horrific attack that left the then-18-year-old fighting for her life.
[Updated] Erin Patterson Found Guilty in Australia's Deadly Mushroom Poisoning Case
Convicted mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson is set to return to court in August after lodging an appeal against her triple murder convictions. Patterson is serving a life sentence with a 33-year non-parole period for the deaths of Gail and Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson, and for the attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson, who survived the deadly lunch.
Tennessee Execution Halted After Problems During Lethal Injection Procedure
The planned execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers was called off after prison staff were unable to establish a vein for the lethal injection. Carruthers, convicted of the 1994 kidnapping and murders of three victims, had been scheduled for execution in Tennessee on Thursday.
Judge Allows Gun and Notebook as Evidence in Luigi Mangione Murder Trial
A New York judge has ruled that prosecutors can use a firearm and handwritten notebook allegedly connected to Luigi Mangione in his upcoming state murder trial. The evidence is tied to the killing of Brian Thompson, while several other seized items were ordered suppressed by the court.
Richard Glossip Freed on Bond After Spending Nearly Three Decades Behind Bars
Richard Glossip, once sentenced to death in Oklahoma, has been released on bond after almost 30 years in prison. His case, which drew national attention over claims of wrongful conviction and legal irregularities, continues to face ongoing court proceedings as prosecutors consider the next steps.
Florida Executes Killer in Case That Changed 911 Laws
Michael Lee King has been executed in Florida for a 2008 murder that led to changes in 911 procedures. His death marks the state’s fourth execution this year after the Supreme Court denied a final appeal.
[Updated] Manhunt Underway for Dezi Freeman
Shock in rural Victoria, Australia, as a gunman shoots two policemen and injures another in a violent ambush that shattered the calm of Porepunkah, a rural town in Victoria’s alpine region, on Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
‘Rose Thorn’ Murder Case Resurfaces After 30 Years
A decades-old Massachusetts murder marked by extreme cruelty has returned to spotlight as the convicted killer seeks parole. The victim was kidnapped and assaulted in a chilling attack involving rose thorns as a weapon.
Girlfriend Kidnap Shooter Convicted After Blood Trail Discovery
A New Jersey man has been convicted of kidnapping and attempting to murder his girlfriend after police found blood and shell casings at a shooting scene, but initially no victim was located.
Killer Gets Life for Mountain Park Shooting
Chad Carl Cummings has been convicted of first-degree murder for the 2025 shooting death of Sandy Killian in Oklahoma. A jury recommended life imprisonment, plus an additional ten years for firearm possession after conviction.
Election Rivalry Killing Sees Former Leader Convicted
A former Indian block chief and two accomplices have been convicted of murder and conspiracy over a 2016 election-related killing. The trio has been jailed, with sentencing pending following the court’s guilty verdict.
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