Anthony Avalos death trial: Witness called hotline after boy reported alleged abuse by his mother
Less than three years before his death, 10-year-old Anthony Avalos told a school vice principal he had been abused by his mother, prompting a report to a child abuse hotline, the then-vice principal testified in the murder trial of the boy's mother and her boyfriend.
Anthony Avalos: Nurse testifies boy’s mother faked emotions, was in waiting room when he died
A nurse told an LA County judge she has seen hundreds of sick or injured children die while she has been on the job and that the mother of the late Anthony Avalos was one of the few who were not present in the hospital room when the child passed away.
Anthony Avalos case: LA County approves $32M settlement over boy tortured, killed
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday formally approved a $32 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by relatives of a 10-year-old Lancaster boy who died in 2018 after allegedly being subjected to extensive torture by his mother and her boyfriend.
Florida cold case solved: Suspect's family comes forward to help solve 30-year-old murder
The family members of Ronald Cates, a man accused of killing his friend in Orlando in 1992, came forward to law enforcement to help solve the Orange County cold case, investigators announced during a news conference held Wednesday – exactly 30 years to the date of the crime.
Infamous Houston serial killer considered for compassionate release by parole board
From 1970 through 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley helped lure 28 teenage boys to a Pasadena home belonging to Dean Corll, also known as The Candy Man. He's serving 6 life sentences, but is being considered for compassionate release.
Mother of slain girl whose death established Amber Alert system speaks 20 years later
An Orange County mother shared her heartbreaking story exclusively with FOX 11’s Laura Diaz about losing her daughter, Samantha Runnion, during what became known as the “Summer of Abduction.” After Samantha’s horrific murder, the Amber Alert was instituted in California.
'Baby Holly’: How an Arizona pastor adopted an infant left by nomadic ‘cult’ after parents’ murders
The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines and there's a strong Arizona connection to the case. The murder of the child's parents remains unsolved and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.
Turpin siblings case: Independent investigation states ‘all too often the social services system failed them’
The findings of an independent investigation of Riverside County’s social services in regards to the Turpin siblings conclude, “all too often the social services system failed them.”
Where is Jodi Huisentruit? Search for news anchor continues 27 years later
Jodi Huisentruit was abducted right before she was set to report to work to anchor the morning newscast in 1995.
Gabby Petito murder: Brian Laundrie’s notebook confession revealed, 'I ended her life'
The first public glimpse of a confession Brian Laundrie left in a notebook in the Florida swamp where he killed himself last year reveals his final words.
After grandson's murder, California grandma vows to bring killer to justice
A case has gone cold after an Altadena boy was gunned down in 2016. Now, his grandmother has made it her life’s mission to bring her grandson’s killer to justice and a $50,000 reward is currently being offered in the investigation.
Gabby Petito's mother files new lawsuit against estate of Brian Laundrie
Gabby Petito's mother filed a new wrongful death lawsuit Friday against Brian Laundrie's estate, seeing damages of $30,000. The new lawsuit comes after Petito's parents sued Chris and Roberta Laundrie, claiming they knew their son killed Gabby.
Kristin Smart murder trial will be moved to Monterey County
A judge on Wednesday moved the Kristin Smart murder trial nearly 150 miles after ruling last month that her accused killer couldn’t get a fair trial in San Luis Obispo County.
On this day in 1984: Richard Ramirez begins 'Night Stalker' killing spree in Southern California
On this day in 1984, the serial killer known as the Night Stalker, who terrorized Southern California in the mid-1980s, began his killing spree.
'How to Murder Your Husband' fiction author on trial for real-life murder
Romance novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy, author of "How to Murder Your Husband," is accused of murdering her husband.
California man convicted for kidnapping school bus full of children in 1976 granted parole
Parole commissioners decided 70-year-old Frederick Woods was no longer a danger to the public after previous panels had denied him parole 17 times.
OC investigators release new forensic rendering to help solve 1983 cold case of Jane Doe
Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released an updated forensic rendering of a Jane Doe who died in 1983, with hopes the new image may lead officials to identify the woman and possibly generate new leads on her homicide.
'Little Miss Nobody': After 62 years, girl identified in 1960 Arizona cold case
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office announced during a press conference on March 15 that the remains of "Little Miss Nobody" have been identified as Sharon Gallegos.
'Nightmare in Chowchilla': Survivors of the 1976 school bus kidnapping reunite after 45 years
More than four decades have passed since the schoolchildren and the bus driver, Edward Ray, were abducted and buried alive for 16 hours. Three young men planned the kidnap of students, ages 5 to 14, along with their bus driver, for a ransom demand of $5 million.
Scott Peterson resentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant wife
Nearly two decades after being sentenced to die, Scott Peterson was resentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the 2002 slayings of his pregnant wife and unborn son that gripped the world then and since.