Susan Sutton was murdered hours after her birthday party. John Sutton, her husband, survived multiple gunshot wounds but became blind. Investigators determined the attack was a targeted execution, not a robbery. Garrett Copp confessed to the murder, while Brent Huck was linked to another victim's death, leaving the primary suspect in Susan's killing unresolved.
A traffic stop escalated into a high-speed chase on East 6th Avenue, resulting in multiple collisions. The suspect, after refusing commands, approached an officer, prompting gunfire. The officer is on administrative leave, and the incident remains under investigation. Dashcam footage captured the fatal confrontation.
During a police interrogation, Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter, attempted to feign mental illness to avoid accountability. Detectives identified his deception, highlighting interrogation techniques used to expose fabricated claims during high-profile criminal cases.
On May 11, 2018, Lavon Rankin, a suspect in the April 16, 2018, death of 46-year-old Jason Bradford, cried during his Akron, Ohio police interrogation. Authorities did not find his emotional display credible.
On December 26, 2022, police in Marietta, Georgia, responded to a medical call for a woman with severe injuries. Upon arrival, they found her deceased, later identified as the suspect’s fiancée. The suspect, Brooks Cleary, was detained with a concealed shotgun, which firefighters discovered he was sitting on. Cleary claimed the victim "fell," but authorities investigated the circumstances.
Jasmine Baker called 911 after a fight with her girlfriend, Kristen Phillips, who was found dead. During an interrogation, Baker admitted to "cutting" Phillips, but her calm demeanor and inconsistent story clashed with evidence, injuries, and lack of remorse. Detectives uncovered a more violent truth as her account unraveled.
On October 21, 2018, Toyah Cordingley vanished while walking at Wangetti Beach in Cairns. Her partner and family searched overnight, discovering a devastating scene the next day. Months later, police uncovered a man with suspicious connections to the case, attempting to remain hidden.
A police chase in Chicago escalated into a deadly confrontation during a gunfire alert. Officers pursued a suspect who refused compliance, leading to a shootout where the suspect injured officers before being shot. The incident highlights the rapid danger and split-second risks in high-stakes encounters.
A hit-and-run involving a cyclist occurred on March 9, 2024. John Dudby Jr. was quickly identified via witness accounts, surveillance footage, and his attempt to flee. Charged with causing serious injury, the case highlights the critical role of witness testimony and the necessity of staying at the scene to assist victims.
On May 23, 2019, Charles Lock’s body was found bound with duct tape. Investigators linked 45-year-old Kalvin Allison, his neighbor, to the crime via evidence including similar tape, string, and tire tracks. Allison was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He is also a person of interest in the 2015 death of his sister-in-law, though no link has been established.
A gas station dispute escalated into a fatal shooting when Jahmichael Jordan and three others killed a 17-year-old after an argument. The teen, driving a red Kia, attempted to flee but was pursued and shot in the parking lot, ending his life in a violent confrontation.
Bernardo Mendez, 34, of Lubbock, Texas, pleaded guilty in October 2023 to murder charges linked to the 2015 death of 51-year-old Herbert Fetherolf. Indicted 8 years after the crime, he received a 15-year prison sentence from Judge McClendon in the 137th District Court.