Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty to Two Murders in Washington State Cold Cases
Mitchell A.Gaff, aged 68, has pleaded guilty to the murders of two women in Washington State dating back to the 1980s.Both victims were sexually assaulted before being found dead in their apartments.The case was reopened and linked through DNA evidence obtained from chewed gum found at the crime scenes.Authorities confirmed that Gaff acknowledged responsibility for the killings, which had remained unsolved for decades.The DNA match provided a breakthrough in these cold cases.No further details on additional victims or motives have been disclosed.The guilty plea marks a significant development in long-standing investigations into violent crimes in the region.This case highlights the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 04:01 LONDON
Fourth man charged in Sydney grandfather's kidnapping and murder
A 19-year-old man has been charged as the fourth suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian in Sydney.The arrest was made on Tuesday morning at Mount Druitt Police Station, and the man was refused bail ahead of a court appearance.Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his North Ryde home on February 13 in what police have described as a case of mistaken identity.His remains were found on February 24 near a golf course in Pitt Town after an 11-day search.The man faces charges of murder and taking or detaining in company with intent to ransom occasioning actual bodily... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 22:33 LONDON
Florida Launches Criminal Investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's Role in Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI, focusing on whether its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, provided significant advice to a mass shooter involved in a 2025 campus attack at Florida State University (FSU).The investigation follows allegations that the shooter, Phoenix Ikner, was in frequent communication with ChatGPT prior to the incident.Authorities have issued subpoenas to OpenAI as part of the inquiry.Ikner, 20 at the time of the shooting, is accused of killing two people and injuring six others on the Tallahassee campus.He is currently awaiting trial on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 21:01 LONDON
Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador
A mass trial of 486 suspected MS-13 gang members has begun in El Salvador, the country's attorney general's office has confirmed.The accused are collectively charged with committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder, extortion, drug trafficking, and arms trafficking, spanning from 2012 to 2022.Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men attending the trial via video link from prison.The office stated it has "compelling" evidence to seek maximum penalties for those found guilty.No casualties or disruptions have been reported during the trial proceedings.The trial is part of El Salvador's intensified efforts to combat gang-related crime, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 19:31 LONDON
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann confesses to ex-wife about murders
Rex Heuermann, the convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer, calmly confessed to his ex-wife that he murdered eight women, including seven to which he pleaded guilty.The confession reportedly took place in the basement of their family home in Massapequa Park, Long Island.Heuermann admitted to killing seven women during a 17-year period and acknowledged an eighth killing for which he was not formally charged.This admission was made during a private conversation with his ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, after his arrest in July 2023.Ellerup described the confession as flat and immediate, with Heuermann stating without hesitation that he had killed eight women.He told her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 17:02 LONDON
Mass trial begins for 486 alleged MS-13 gang leaders in El Salvador
El Salvador has commenced a mass trial involving 486 suspected leaders of the MS-13 gang.The suspects face charges related to over 47,000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022, including murder, extortion, drug and arms trafficking.The trial includes allegations linked to a violent surge in gang activity in March 2022, during which 87 people were killed over a single weekend.This wave of violence prompted President Nayib Bukele to declare a "war on gangs." Among the charges are femicide, disappearances, and rebellion for attempting to maintain territorial control to establish a parallel state.The attorney general's office stated that 413 suspects are currently... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 15:03 LONDON
Woman charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in Soho
A 29-year-old woman, Gabrielle Carrington, has been charged with attempted murder after a car struck pedestrians in central London on Sunday morning.The incident occurred on Argyll Street in Soho at around 04:30 BST.Carrington appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court where she was also charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, and drink-driving.She was remanded into custody following the hearing.One woman, Klaudia Zakrzewska, 30, remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital.A security guard, Anoush Chyche, a man in his 50s, was seriously injured and is reported to have suffered life-changing injuries.Another woman sustained minor injuries.The accused was found to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 13:32 LONDON
Gilgo Beach Killer Confessed Murders to Wife in Long Island Home
Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, told his wife that he killed seven of the victims in a downstairs room in their Long Island home, according to a recent documentary.The confession was revealed by Heuermann's wife in a Peacock documentary, providing new insight into the case.Heuermann admitted to committing the murders in their residence, a detail that adds to the understanding of the investigation.Heuermann's guilty plea confirms his responsibility for the deaths of eight women, a significant development in the long-running case that has drawn considerable attention in the Long Island area.The case involves multiple victims and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 02:31 LONDON
US singer D4vd charged with murder of teenage girl
David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Authorities found the decomposed remains of the teenage girl in September 2025 inside a Tesla registered to Burke's Texas address.Burke, 21, faces additional charges including murder for financial gain and the murder of a witness to an investigation, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in 2024 from her family home in Lake Elsinore, California.She was last seen on 23 April 2025 when she went to Burke's residence in the Hollywood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 21:30 LONDON
Woman charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in London
A 29-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car struck pedestrians in Soho, London, early on Sunday morning.Gabrielle Carrington, from Manchester, faces multiple charges including attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, and drink-driving.The incident occurred at about 04:30 BST on Argyll Street, where police responded to reports of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians.A 30-year-old woman was taken to hospital and remains in a life-threatening condition.A man in his 50s was also hospitalised with life-changing injuries, and a third woman in her 30s sustained minor injuries.Carrington has been remanded in custody and is due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:33 LONDON
Children Born Near UK Army Base in Kenya Identified with Soldier Fathers
A legal and DNA process has confirmed that 12 children born near the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) have British soldiers or contractors as their fathers.This identification provides these children with clarity about their paternity and eligibility for British citizenship and support.The UK's highest Family Court judge has legally confirmed the paternity in these cases, which involved tracking down 19 men who served at the British army base in Nanyuki.Many of the children had previously faced uncertainty about their fathers' identities, with some being told their fathers were deceased.They and their families have also experienced financial hardship and social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 01:01 LONDON
Woman arrested after car ploughs into pedestrians in Soho, London
A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car mounted the curb and hit pedestrians in Soho, London, early on Sunday morning.The incident occurred at about 4:30am BST on Argyll Street, near the London Palladium theatre in the busy theatre district.A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.A man in his 50s sustained life-changing injuries, and a third woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries.The driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving.The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 14:00 LONDON
Bodies of 50 infants and 6 adults found dumped in Trinidad graveyard
At least 50 infant bodies and six adults were discovered unlawfully dumped at a graveyard in Cumuto, Trinidad and Tobago, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS).The town of Cumuto is located approximately 40 kilometers from the capital, Port of Spain, on the island of Trinidad.The bodies were found in a single location within the graveyard.Among the six adults found, five had identification tags, and two showed signs of having undergone post-mortem examinations.The police have launched a preliminary investigation into the incident, describing it as a possible case of unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses.Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 10:30 LONDON
Australia's most decorated soldier denies Afghan war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, has publicly denied allegations of war crimes related to the deaths of unarmed Afghan detainees.He was charged with five counts of murder and released on bail, vowing to clear his name.Roberts-Smith faces one count of murder, one of jointly commissioning a murder, and three counts of aiding, abetting, counselling, or procuring a murder.The charges relate to incidents between 2009 and 2012 during his service in Afghanistan.The former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal was arrested at Sydney airport on 7 April and released on bail on 17 April.The presiding judge described the case as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 07:00 LONDON
Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most-decorated living soldier, appeared in a Sydney courtroom via video link on Friday to face war crimes charges for the first time.The former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal has been charged with five counts of murder allegedly committed during his deployment in Afghanistan.Court documents detail serious allegations including the murder of a disabled Afghan detainee, the killing of a handcuffed prisoner by being kicked off a cliff, ordering executions of detainees as part of an initiation practice called "blooding," and planting evidence to cover up misconduct.Roberts-Smith, aged 47, denies all the claims.His lawyer described the case as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
NYPD Officer on Horseback Chases Suspect in Purse-Snatching Incident
A New York Police Department (NYPD) officer on horseback pursued a woman suspected of purse-snatching through city streets on April 17, 2026.Bodycam footage captured the officer repeatedly ordering the woman to stop as she fled.The chase ended when a pedestrian intervened to stop the suspect, who was then detained by the officer.The woman has been charged with larceny and providing false information to authorities.Officials revealed that the suspect has a prior conviction for murder dating back to April 2000, involving the fatal shooting of a cab driver.She served time in prison for that offense.This incident highlights the NYPD's use of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 00:31 LONDON
US singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of teenage girl
US singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, was arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Authorities detained him following a grand jury investigation into the case.He is currently held without bail, and the case will be presented to the District Attorney's office.Celeste Rivas Hernandez's decomposed remains were discovered in September 2025 inside a Tesla car registered to D4vd.The vehicle was found in a Hollywood tow yard after reports of a foul odour.The medical examiner described the body as severely decomposed and has not yet determined the cause of death.The teenager had been reported missing by her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 05:01 LONDON
Australian decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail over war crime charges
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, has been granted bail after being charged with five counts of murder related to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.The 47-year-old former corporal in the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment was arrested last week at Sydney Domestic Airport and has spent over ten nights in custody at Silverwater Prison in Sydney.The charges allege Roberts-Smith was involved in the unlawful killings of several unarmed Afghan detainees between 2009 and 2012, either by personally killing them or ordering subordinates to do so.He denies all allegations.Judge Greg Grogin granted bail under strict conditions, noting the case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 04:30 LONDON
UK Parole Board Approves Release of Convicted Murderer Who Refuses to Reveal Victim's Body Location
The UK Parole Board has approved the release of Glyn Razzell, who was convicted of murdering his estranged wife Linda in 2002 and has never disclosed the location of her body.Razzell was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2003 for the murder, which occurred amid divorce proceedings.The Parole Board's decision focused on assessing the risk Razzell poses to the public, concluding that he no longer represents a danger despite his refusal to reveal where Linda's remains are.The board acknowledged the "continuing cruelty" caused by this refusal but stated that denial of the victim's body's whereabouts cannot be a barrier to release.Linda's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 21:31 LONDON
Former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax kills wife and himself
Justin Fairfax, the former lieutenant governor of Virginia, shot and killed his wife Cerina Fairfax before taking his own life early on April 16, 2026.The incident occurred at their residence in Annandale, Virginia, shortly after midnight.Police responded after receiving a 911 call from one of their teenage children who were present at the home.Fairfax, 47, was involved in a complicated and ongoing domestic dispute related to a divorce.Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis stated that the shooting was connected to recent legal proceedings, with Fairfax having been served paperwork related to an upcoming court case.The couple's two teenage children were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 15:29 LONDON
UK court quashes conviction of church warden for murder, orders retrial
The Court of Appeal in the United Kingdom has quashed the conviction of Benjamin Field, a former church warden, who was jailed for life for the 2015 murder of university lecturer Peter Farquhar.The court ordered a retrial in the case.Field was originally sentenced in 2019 to a minimum of 36 years in prison after being found guilty of drugging Farquhar with tranquillisers and spiking his whisky to make his death appear accidental or a suicide.The motive was reportedly to inherit Farquhar's estate in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire.The Criminal Cases Review Commission referred the case to the Court of Appeal under exceptional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 12:32 LONDON
