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Officials forced to use dental records to ID DC photographer's remains

Virginia

Woman accused of killing her mother and sister awaits jury rule

Megan Hargan was convicted of killing her mom and sister last year. But then a judge overturned the murder conviction - all because a juror broke the rules.
True Crime

Teenage boy charged as an adult in the murder of high school girl in Maryland

A teenage boy -- accused of murdering a fellow Prince George's County student -- is being held without bond as an adult.
Virginia

Charges dropped in sexual battery case in Northern Virginia

The charges against a man -- who Fairfax County Police called a "sexual predator" -- have been DROPPED.
DC

19-year-old charged with killing girl hit by stray bullet on Mother's Day

Arianna Davis was just 10 years old when she was struck but a stray bullet while celebrating Mother's Day with her family in DC.
Maryland

Man accused of murdering Maryland teacher has a history of abusing women, prosecutors say

Harold Landon appeared in court for the first time on murder charges. Police say he killed and dismembered beloved Greenbelt teacher Miriam Sylla.
DC

DC photographer's ex-wife had 'romantic relationship' with accused killer, police say

Joe Shymanski's ex-wife had a 'romantic' relationship with his accused killer, police say.
True Crime

Woman out $13,000 after months-long online relationship

Celia Kaminski began talking with a man online in June of 2022 about her artwork. Months later, she was out $13,000 from the man who claimed he loved her.
True Crime

Carlee Russell searched for information about 'Amber Alerts' and the movie 'Taken' on her phone, police say

25-year-old Carlee Russell returned home two days after police began searching for her.
True Crime

Man charged with kidnapping after woman was found 'naked and stabbed' in U-Haul truck

The woman was reportedly pushed into the U-Haul truck by the suspect at a DC convenience store. She was found 11 hours later naked and stabbed.
Life

Missing girls found after 3 years, mother turns herself in to police

We're learning more about two sisters found safe after they disappeared 3 years ago. The mother turned herself into Police in Waynesboro Pennsylvania.
Maryland

Daughter of former US intelligence director gets 35 years for murder

Sophia Negroponte was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen in January of 2023.