murder

Authorities confirm:

Brown University shooter also killed MIT professor

Officials confirm the Brown University gunman, Claudio Neves-Valente, also killed MIT professor Nuno Loureiro before taking his own life in a New Hampshire storage facility.

LA authorities:

Rob and Michele Reiner died from 'multiple sharp force injuries'

Rob and Michele Reiner were killed by “multiple sharp force injuries,” the LA Medical Examiner rules. Their son, Nick Reiner, stands accused in the couple’s fatal stabbings.

Jewish MIT professor fatally shot at Massachusetts home

MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, 47, fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police say the case is an active homicide investigation.

Man accused of causing teen girl's death sentenced to 7 years

Edward Kachura, accused of causing death of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik in October 2021, receives seven-year sentence, with just three years left to serve.

Burned car, bloodstains

Man found dead in well near Beit Guvrin

A body was discovered about 10 meters deep in a well near Beit Guvrin. The police are investigating a possible connection between the event and a missing Jerusalem resident in recent days.

4 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at California birthday party

US media reported that a shooting during a child's birthday party in the city of Stockton, California, led to the deaths of at least four people and the injury of ten others.

Prosecutors to retry suspect in 1979 Etan Patz disappearance

Prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz, after his conviction was overturned. Jury selection must begin by June 1 or Hernandez will be released.

'Act with vigor and courage'

Central Command head's message to soldiers and special forces

Following the elimination of the terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry, Central Command head sent a message to the soldiers: 'All murderers in the sector have been arrested or eliminated.'

Inconceivable rise in number of murdered women in Israel

A shocking report presented this morning in the Knesset reveals a bleak picture: in just eight months, the number of women murdered has equaled that in all of 2024, many had previously complained about domestic violence.

Plea bargain for terrorist who murdered Yehuda Dimentman

The Military Prosecutor’s Office has reached a plea bargain with one of the terrorists who carried out the 2021 shooting attack near Homesh. The charges of attempted murder of Dimentman’s friends were removed from the indictment.

On site of murder:

New neighborhood founded in Kiryat Arba

More than 20 years after the murder of Nati Ozeri, a new neighborhood has been inaugurated on the site of the murder in Kiryat Arba. Ten pioneering families have already moved into their homes.

Mysterious murder in Istanbul

Abakar Abakarov, who opposed the Russian authorities, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Route 443 Assassination:

Assassins posed as police, killed reservist who was nearby

An investigation of the shooting on Route 443 indicates the suspects posed as police, pursued their assassination targets and killed reservist Sergei Metatov, an innocent passerby who happened upon the scene.

Woman murdered in Tel Aviv public park identified

Shirley Yehuda, a mother of three from Tel Aviv, is the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death and whose body was set on fire earlier this week.

Haifa court convicts nurse in death of 17-year-old Lital Melnik

Edward Kachura was convicted of causing death by negligence and engaging in a forbidden relationship after 17-year-old Lital Melnik died in a sand-filled pit, but acquitted of murder due to reasonable doubt.

Shocking murder during Rosh Hashanah

A Jerusalem man in his 80's has been arrested for murdering his caretaker and hiding her body in the bathtub of his house.

Deadly New Hampshire shooting

Shooter shouted 'Free Palestine,' witness says

Man opens fire at golf club in Nashua, New Hampshire, killing 1. Witnesses say the shooter shouted pro-Palestinian slogans.

New York:

Holocaust survivor murdered by her roommate

Galina Smirnova, who suffers from dementia, was accused of murdering Nina Kravtsov using a pedal from her wheelchair.

Three shot dead in southern Israel Bedouin community

Three brothers in their 20s shot dead near Segev Shalom in southern Israel; initial investigations indicate murders were criminal in nature.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect confessed on Discord

Lance Twigs, accomplice of the suspect Taylor Robinson, revealed messages in which Robinson admits to the murder of pro‑Israel right‑wing activist Charlie Kirk

Two residents of Tiberias charged with murder of Daniel Aslan

Attorney General filed indictment against two Tiberias residents for the murder of 21-year-old Daniel Aslan. Another man is accused of setting the getaway car on fire, fourth suspect hasn't been caught.

Hodaya Fadida is the woman murdered in Jerusalem

Investigation shows that Zalka returned their daughter to Fadida, shot her at point-blank range near their house, and tried to end his own life.

One year later:

Dramatic development in investigation of hasid's murder

Police arrested an Arab criminal from Ramla on suspicion of murdering Jewish neighbor following a new forensic report.

New details:

Charlie Kirk assassin’s rifle found

Investigators say a high-powered rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk was recovered, as new details on the suspect emerge.

France recognizes Hostagestine

Reecognizing Hostagestine - or should we call it Rapestine? After all, it is murder, rape and hostage taking that is being rewarded by this move. Opinion.

51 years later:

Elderly man who confessed to murdering son, recants confession

Eilat Magistrate's Court extends detention of Asher Goldstein, 88, who recanted his confession that he murdered his son Sa'ar in 1974.

Police seek man who murdered discharged IDF soldier

The police today issued an urgent appeal to locate Orel Shukrun, 19, from Tiberias, suspected of killing Daniel Aslan, a 22-year-old discharged IDF soldier.

After 51 years:

Man arrested for alleged drowning murder of son in Eilat

A terminally ill 88-year-old man, who served 11 years in prison for the murder of his wife, confessed to the murder of his five-year-old son in 1974.

Central Israel:

Two bodies found in burning vehicle, police investigating

Police are investigating the deaths of two men found in a burning vehicle near Kafr Qassem.

California:

Parents of missing infant arrested on suspicions of murder

Rebecca Renee Haro, 41, and Jake Mitchell Haro, 32, parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, arrested approximately one week after their son went mysteriously missing.

Israeli tourist robbed and murdered in Las Vegas

Body of Israeli man vacationing in Las Vegas found in car in the city after robbery. No arrests have been made.

Landlord who murdered Arab child after 10/7 dies in prison

The 73-year-old Illinois man who attacked his Palestian Arab tenants and murdered a 6-year-old boy in a rage over the Hamas massacre died 5 months after he was found guilty of murder.

Three murdered overnight as Arab sector violence surges

A deadly night across Israel leaves three Arabs shot dead in separate incidents; police suspect at least one family feud.

New trial ordered

Federal court overturns Etan Patz murder conviction

Federal court overturns the conviction in the Etan Patz case, citing judicial error. Pedro Hernandez, sentenced in 2017, must be retried or released.

Peace doesn’t begin with murder

Peace does not come from weakness. It comes from truth. And now, it is pain, not peace, that occupies our minds. Opinion.

3-year-old girl murdered in Jerusalem, father arrested

Violence in Arab sector: Father with psychiatric history suspected of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death. Police apprehended him despite his attempt to flee.

Japan executes ‘Twitter Killer’ for murder of nine in 2017

Takihiro Shiraishi, who lured suicidal victims via Twitter and murdered them, is executed in Japan, marking the first execution under PM Shigeru Ishiba.

Tamra man solves own murder with final text identifying killer

In dramatic breakthrough, police solve murder of Mohammad Hamam after discovering he texted his wife the name of his killer just moments before dying.

Tragedy in Tiberias:

22-year-old fatally shot after birthday outing

Daniel Asulin, 22, was fatally shot in Tiberias in an apparent case of mistaken identity after leaving a family birthday celebration.

67-year-old woman stabbed to death in Nahariya; son suspected

Woman, 67, fatally stabbed in her Nahariya home, police say mentally-ill son suspected.

Modiin fire tragedy:

13-year-old Itai murdered, allegedly by mother

The body of 13-year-old Itai Shamai was found in his burning apartment, together with the body of his mother. Police suspect murder suicide.

Tel Aviv:

Elderly man murdered in suspected phone robbery by Eritrean

Elderly foreign national bludgeoned to death in Tel Aviv, allegedly by a 40-year-old Eritrean who tried to steal his phone.

While on vacation

Jewish-American photographer murdered in Turkey

The Upper West Side's Congregation Heichal Moshe seeks immediate repatriation of body of Yitzhak Alishayiv, a custodian at the synagogue, after he was murdered by a bed and breakfast owner in Turkey.

3 illegal migrants charged in murder of Israeli businessman

The 3 men arrested and charged in the brutal murder of Alexander Modebadze reportedly identified as Georgian nationals who entered the US illegally.

Mia Cohen identified as woman buried in Hadera yard

Mia Cohen, 49, named as woman found Monday morning buried in the yard of her Hadera home following suspected murder.

Jewish woman murdered in her apartment in Buenos Aires

Magali Yael Levi was found dead after failing to pick up her children from school. Security cameras recorded the housekeeper leaving with another person.

The most evil society in human history

In the early days of the war, when Hamas was negotiating the first ceasefire of November 2023, the monsters who held the Bibas family captive could not restrain themselves and murdered a baby and toddler before they could be released. Op-ed.

After his release from jail:

Roman Zadorov to receive millions in state compensation

The state is due to compensate Roman Zadorov, whose conviction for the murder of Tair Rada was overturned after he had served many years in prison.

Sweden:

Quran burner murdered during live broadcast

Salwan Momika, an activist who burned the Quran at several protests, shot to death during a live social media broadcast.

A parallel between Luigi Mangione and Hamas

Both are examples of moral degradation that, if left unchecked, threaten the fabric of civilized society. Opinion.

2 men found shot to death in Nahariya apartment

Police investigating after 2 men in their 30s were found dead in Nahariya in an apparent criminal murder.

Eight-year-old special needs boy dead, parents arrested

Eight-year-old boy with special needs suspected murdered Monday, parents say they are not connected to his death.

Woman burned to death on NYC subway identified

Illegal migrant faces 1st and 2nd-degree murder charges for throwing lit match at Debrina Kawam and watching as she was burned so badly it took over a week to identify her.

Murder suspect arrested at airport moments before fleeing country

Man arrested at Ben Gurion Airport moments before fleeing Israel after being identified as the suspect in the murder of a young woman in Ashkelon.

Suspect in murder of health insurance executive pleads not guilty

Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, pleads not guilty to state charges, including "terrorist" murder.

Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO indicted

Prosecutors announce that Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Always with a smile:

Friends of Tuvia OBM mourn the loss of their friend

Friends and teachers of 12-year-old Tuvia Simcha are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of a young boy who had an amazing thirst for learning Torah.

Arrest made in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Man with multiple fake IDs, a manifesto, a gun, and a silencer arrested at Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare insurance division CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week.

The UnitedHealthcare CEO Death:Celebrating death Is not an answer

Mocking tragedy not only erodes one's humanity, but risks making those celebrating death no different than those they condemn. Opinion.

Manhunt continues for UnitedHealthcare CEO's murderer

NYC and Atlanta police are searching for the suspect in the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. He was shot outside an investors' meeting.