Crime
The latest on crime stories. From local stories to ones of national interest, Newsweek is covering crime stories from every angle. Covering such stories has changed over the years, with social media playing an increasingly large role in crime stories, whether that be through police bodycam videos or just a community's reaction to a particular story.
What Brian Laundrie's notebook said about Gabby Petito
The notebook included a confession to killing Petitio, but the FBI and Petito's family have raised questions over his account.
Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie's life and deaths: major questions answered
Friends of family of Gabby Petito tell her story in a new docuseries.
Gabby Petito's mom speaks out over new Netflix series
Petito's mother, Nicole Schmidt, delivers a powerful message to Netflix viewers.
Teenager arrested in fatal McDonald's stabbing incident
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Friday after another teenage boy was fatally stabbed at the fast-food location in Queens, New York.
What happened to Gabby Petito? Full murder timeline revealed
Friends of family of Gabby Petito are telling her story in a new three-part docuseries.
'Islamic Terror Motive' suspected in fatal stabbing attack
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has said the 23-year-old Syrian alleged attacker was motivated by "Islamist" ideology.
Luigi Mangione: Read his full Valentine's Day message as website launched
Mangione thanked his fans for support in his first public message since his arrest following the alleged assassination of CEO Brian Thompson.
Border czar says NYC mayor "can't back away" on immigration enforcement
The president's border czar Tom Homan and NYC Mayor Eric Adams appeared together on TV following a meeting discussing ICE operations in the sanctuary city.
Shoplifter banned from every Walmart store arrested for trespass
Shoplifting incidents have increased sharply across the United States over the past few years.
New York's battle with Louisiana ramps up
New York Governor Kathy Hochul rejected a request from Louisiana to extradite a doctor charged with prescribing abortion pills to a pregnant minor in the state.
ICE arrests illegal migrant accused of child rape after detainer "ignored"
The Guatemalan national was released from a Massachusetts jail over two years ago, despite the request from federal agents.
Judge warns women of sperm donor who fathered 180 children: "Horror story"
A judge is warning women about unregulated sperm donation after a donor tried to assert parental rights over a couple's child.
Jan. 6 defendant who allegedly brought guns to Obama's house wants pardon
A January 6 defendant who allegedly showed up to former President Barack Obama's house with guns is asking for a pardon.
Illegal immigrant charged with fatally shooting bystander
Francisco J. Gallegos-Barbosa was reportedly deported from the U.S. before the shooting in Washington state.
Woman walks home alone in NYC at 12:01 a.m., rates "scared level" on journey
"Coming from Ireland … I had read and seen a lot of negative content online," Jessica McGirr told Newsweek. "That made me very afraid to use [the subway]."
Bryan Kohberger defense looks to unidentified blood DNA
The defense team for University of Idaho killing suspect Kohberger said two other blood samples from different men were at the crime scene.
Investigators issue update on Nancy Mace rape accusations
The South Carolina representative made a series of claims against four men during a House floor speech on Monday.
Border agent arrested on smuggling and drug trafficking charges
The agent was arrested and charged in El Paso for allegedly smuggling undocumented noncitizens and alleged drug trafficking.
Dominican migrant charged with brutal murder of beloved sandwich shop owner
Eric Dionida German-Pena, 25, entered the U.S. illegally in September 2022, officials said Monday.
Salman Rushdie attacker says "Free Palestine" as he enters court
Salman Rushdie is expected to testify during the trial, marking the first time he will face his alleged attacker.
Update in death of reporter covering Super Bowl as new evidence uncovered
Louisiana officials said they have additional evidence linking reporter Adan Manzano to a woman arrested after his death.
Amber Alert canceled for missing 1-year-old from Washington state
Andrew Gilbertson, 32, forcibly took Ryderie Gilbertson from his mother in the area of Overaa Road in Port Orchard.
Dozens of Texas teachers caught in massive cheating scandal
Five people are facing criminal charges over the alleged fraud.
Demetrius Frazier's final words before execution in Alabama
The death row inmate was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday.
Multiple companies ditching California for Texas
Over the past year, Realtor.com, Chevron and SpaceX have all shifted their company headquarters to Texas.
California residents chase down man suspected of starting new fire
At least eight people have been arrested so far in connection with setting recent fires in Los Angeles, according to CNN.
A$AP Rocky comment in court sparks joke from the judge
A$AP Rocky made a joke about his messy home after photos were shown in an LA court during his felony assault trial.
The Don(ald) Turns the Presidency Into a Protection Racket | Opinion
Today, bricks are flying through the windows of innocent shopkeepers in Canada—thrown by none other than the president of the United States.
Ohio mass shooting: Multiple victims at New Albany warehouse
Suspect Bruce Reginald Foster III has been taken into custody.
