In 2023, 15-year-old Collin Griffith shot his father in self-defense. A year later, his mother died from a stab wound at his grandmother's home. Collin, 17, claimed she lunged at him with a knife. He was charged with murder and kidnapping but acquitted by a jury.
Georgia teen Sarah Grace Patrick is accused of fatally shooting her mother and stepfather while they slept. Following the February murders, she posted grieving tributes on TikTok, spoke at their funeral, and reached out to true crime content creators, making chilling comments like replying with a gun emoji. Law enforcement investigates her alleged involvement.
Derek Rosa, 13, allegedly stabbed his mother, Irina Garcia, over 40 times while she slept with her newborn. Nearly two years later, his trial faces a pivotal ruling as his defense accused Judge Richard Hersch of bias, prompting a motion to recuse him. The judge's decision could influence the case's outcome.
A New Mexico teenager, Alexee Trevizo, faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly discarding her newborn in the hospital trash. Her taped confession, captured on bodycam, is contested by her defense, which seeks to exclude the evidence in her trial. The case hinges on legal arguments over admissibility.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in the murder of Sunshine Stewart, a paddleboarder found dead after planning a session. Authorities confirmed the suspect's identity but did not release his name.
Gloucester police used bodycam footage to document dispersing an underage drinking party during a Fourth of July event in Rhode Island. An 18-year-old, Alexander Borzell, was accused of assaulting an officer, while two adults faced charges for furnishing alcohol to minors.
Eighteen-year-old ballerina Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend, Austin Lynch, who subsequently turned the gun on himself. Lynch faces second-degree murder charges, and investigators are reviewing potential warning signs, including social media posts, from before their relationship ended.
Lucas Leonard, 19, was beaten to death during a counseling session at Word of Life Christian Church in Chadwicks, New York. The incident occurred during a session, leading to an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
A Florida teen accused of plotting to murder a classmate is seeking judicial compassion, citing isolation, online manipulation, and a troubled past. Conflicting accounts from notebook entries, police evidence, and bodycam footage present divergent portrayals of her actions during the investigation.
Jordan Collins Sr. has been charged with murdering his 16-year-old son, Manny Collins, whose remains were found in a landfill after he went missing. Investigators discovered blood-stained knives and garbage bags in his apartment, with DNA confirming the blood belonged to Manny, who died from decapitation by knife.
Teen bride Miranda Dean and her husband orchestrated a satanic murder of Troy LaFerrara in a small town, driven by a dark past and obsessive motives. The case highlights their premeditated violence and the chilling details of their criminal plot.
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot behind a downtown Albuquerque diner after meeting his girlfriend's brother to box. Gunfire erupted in an alley, killing Josue Ruiz. Police reviewed witness accounts and security footage, revealing Ruiz had recently become pregnant with his girlfriend's child, a factor linked to the incident.