Homicides

Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows

'Philly Homicide' returns to uncover what it takes to solve high-profile cases

Philly Homicide McMullin

For first time in 50 years, Camden had no homicides over the winter

Camden homicide rate

Death of 23-year-old woman in Telford ruled a homicide

Bucks County homicide

Ex-Eagle Kevin Johnson's death may be linked to 3 other homicides

kevin johnson death

Bucks County man allegedly killed his parents and sister before standoff with police

Triple Homicide Northampton

Convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for 2018 double homicide in Kensington

Kensington murder sentencing

Suspects arrested for New Year's Day shooting that killed 2 men in Northeast Philly

NE Philly shooting arrests

Gunman who killed 5 in 2023 Kingsessing shooting sentenced to 37 1/2 to 75 years in prison

Kimbrady Carriker sentence

Bucks County man, 51, pleads guilty to killing mother and covering her body with a pile of furniture and linens

william ingram guilty plea

93-year-old man found stabbed to death in his North Philly home allegedly was killed by his ex-neighbor

Stabbing North Philly Man

For 17 years, a supermarket executive's killing has stumped Pa. state police. Now, they're offering a $5,000 reward for info

Gary Redner Murder

93-year-old man found fatally stabbed in North Philly home, police say

Homicide North Philly

In 1986, a baby girl was found dead in a South Jersey dumpster. The FBI is still trying to identify her

Two men found guilty in 2023 airport shooting that killed Philly police officer Richard Mendez

Richard Mendez Verdict

Bucks County strip club dancer's 2000 murder recounted in Hulu series

Rachel Siani Case

Bucks County officials identify killer in 1962 rape and murder of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty

Carol Ann Dougherty

Multiple shooters suspected in fatal Lincoln University shooting, Chester County D.A. says

LIncoln university shooting

Three people sentenced to life in prison for 2023 fatal shooting at North Philly basketball court

Basketball Court shooting 2023

Kada Scott's parents say their 'hearts are shattered' by her death

Kada Scott homicide

Philadelphia Police release survey asking what should be priority of its 5-year plan

Police Plan survey.jpg

Body found in trunk of stolen car in North Philly, police say

Body Stolen Car

Bryan Kohberger, who fatally stabbed 4 University of Idaho students, sentenced to life in prison without parole

Bryan Kohberger Sentencing

Drunk driver who killed CHOP doctor riding bike sentenced to 6-20 years in prison

Barbara Friedes Case

Photos of 2 suspects wanted in Grays Ferry block party shooting released by police

Grays Ferry Shooting

DNA match leads to murder charge in Camden cold case from 2011

Camden Cold Case

Terrifying video shows suspects in South Philly shooting that killed 3 people and injured 9

Grays Ferry Shooting Video

Bryan Kohberger, the Pa. man charged in University of Idaho stabbings, pleads guilty

Bryan Kohberger plea deal

Bucks County man sentenced to life in prison for killing Temple police officer Christopher Fitzgerald

Miles Pfeffer verdict

Trial for accused killer of Temple police officer Christopher Fitzgerald starts Monday

Temple officer shooting trial

New docuseries on 2022 Idaho murders details social media frenzy that followed the stabbings

Idaho murders docuseries trailer

Boy, 14, arrested after fatally shooting 12-year-old brother at West Philly home, police say

West Philly Shooting

Suspect charged with killing man whose body was found in Schuylkill River

Arrest Schuykill River homicide

Fifth person charged in 2023 North Philly playground shooting that killed 3

arrest triple shooting

Man wanted for allegedly killing pregnant ex-girlfriend four years ago arrested in Georgia

Justin Smith Arrest

3 'Big Naddy Gang' members sentenced to prison for fatal shootings in Strawberry Mansion

BNG gang shootings

Teenager fatally shot at Southwest Philadelphia playground, police say

Playground shooting Kingsessing

Man charged with fatally shooting woman, dumping her body in West Philly trash can

Police Shooting Airport

Who are the cult-like Zizians and how might they be linked to the 2022 killings of two Delco residents?

Zizians Homicide Investigation

Temple student charged with fatally shooting another student in North Philly, police say

Temple Shooting Fry

Man charged with shooting that killed North Philly couple

Double Homicide Arrest

Gunfight in Kensington leaves 23-year-old man dead, police say

Kensington shooting

Man charged with murder in fatal shooting in North Philly last summer

Heather Rainey homicide

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