Thy Mitchell, a Houston restaurateur and fashion entrepreneur, was found shot dead with her two children. Police identified her husband, Matthew Mitchell, as the suspect. The couple's successful businesses and a cryptic Instagram post from Thy days before the killings have fueled public speculation about the tragic event.
A Bronx serial killer convicted in the 1980s maintains innocence despite evidence. A Kansas City Strangler serving multiple life sentences has never publicly discussed his crimes. In Florida, Bernard Giles faces life for killing five women in 1973. Mark Riebe, convicted of one murder, confessed to 12 others before retracting.
Erin Caffey, 16, orchestrated her family's murder in Texas, serving a life sentence until nearly 60. Amanda Lewis drowned her 7-year-old daughter in a pool while her son watched. Rhonda Glover, dubbed the Billion Dollar Lover, committed a high-profile crime, though specific details are not provided.
George "Billy" Wagner III, Rita Newcomb, Edward "Jake" Wagner, Angela Wagner, and George Wagner IV were convicted for the murders of the Rhoden family. The case, deemed tragic, involved multiple perpetrators and resulted in criminal charges against the accused.
Michelle Schrenker's husband, Marcus, faked his death to escape fraud charges, leaving behind a trail of lies, debt, and heartbreak. His deception unraveled years of a seemingly perfect marriage, exposing hidden secrets and leading to his eventual capture.
Marcus Schrenker, a financial adviser, faked his death in a plane crash, leaving wife Michelle in a scandal. He disappeared after cheating allegations and a fraud investigation.
Tom, Michelle Broom's pilot husband, concealed ties to the Mexican mafia. A district attorney's call exposed his criminal activities, prompting her to flee as authorities investigated his drug trafficking and violent crimes.
A Georgia mother initially claimed ignorance about a fatal shooting in her apartment but later admitted orchestrating an ambush after a gunpoint attack. Her accomplice confronted the victim, leading to his death. The alleged shooter fled. Jada Johnson faced felony murder charges, which were dropped, resulting in a plea deal for aggravated assault and a 20-year sentence with five years to serve.
Oscar Pistorius, the first double amputee Olympian and global icon, was arrested and charged with premeditated murder after killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013. His rise from athlete to celebrity contrasted sharply with the criminal charges, raising questions about fame and accountability.
Royal Bates, 6 months old, was fatally attacked by his familyâs pit bull, Kilo, in their Ohio home in April 2024. Prosecutors allege Kilo killed him by tearing open his skull. His parents, Blake Bates and Alyssa Smith, face involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide charges after a grand jury indictment nearly a year later.
A two-year-old girl, Locklynn McGuire, was fatally mauled by her familyâs pit bull, Ella, in her bedroom. Authorities allege her father, Jordan McGuire, placed her in the room with the dog despite prior attacks. Both parents now face first-degree murder charges in her death.
Kelli Bryant, a Michigan mother accused of abandoning her three children in a squalid home, was released on $50,000 bond after months in jail. She faces child abuse charges for leaving her 12-, 13-, and 15-year-old children in a feces-filled house and welfare fraud charges for allegedly collecting $30,000 in public assistance after abandoning them.