Murder & Mayhem

Delve into the chilling realm of crime, where murder, mystery and chaos reign, and the ultimate battle for justice that follows.


A judge denied Brandi Elliott bond after she was accused of drowning her 7-year-old child in Drakes Creek in Hendersonville.
Marcia Thompson takes the stand in the Abused Wife or Murderer Trial. Thompson, a U.S. Customs officer is facing trial for the shooting death of her husband, Terry Thompson.
Defendant in orange prison jumpsuit walks away from podium.
side by side photos of Madeline Soto and Stephan Sterns
Michael Jackson-Bolanos' Attorney Brian Brown
A jury convicted Hannah Gutierrez of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.
Ashley Benefield appears at a pre-trial hearing as supporters gather ahead of the Black Swan Murder Trial. Jury selection begins on July 22, as Benefield faces trial on charges she murdered her husband, Douglas.
Peterson looks straight at Zoom camera.

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Scott Peterson Zoom screen on July 16, 2024.
Mom charged with murder after drowning child in creek
woman appears in court
Court TV takes a look at the 'We Stand With Ashley' movement as the Black Swan Murder Trial approaches. Ashley Benefield, 32, is charged with second-degree murder for the death of her husband, Douglas Benefield, 58 in Sept. 2020.
The jury told the judge that they couldn't reach a decision, which led to an Allen charge. A juror is also going to be replaced in the Synagogue Leader Murder Trial.
two women in court
car seen in driveway
karen read appears in court