murder

Detroit:

Jury decides synagogue leader's killing wasn't premeditated

Suspect in killing of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll cleared of premeditated murder but could face 2nd trial.

Judge shocked by photos from scene of 6-year-old's murder

Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court orders detention of mother of 6-year-old boy found stabbed to death in Herzliya extended by 9 days.

6-year-old boy found dead, believed murdered, in Herzliya

Woman arrested with axe at mall, suspected of murdering her child, who was found dead by his grandmother.

Detroit:

Trial of suspect in slaying of synagogue president begins

Jury deliberations begin in trial of slain synagogue president Samantha Woll’s suspected killer.

Fallen IPS warden laid to rest:

'He fought until the last moment'

Yochai Avni, who was found murdered in his apartment earlier this week, remembered as beloved family man who loved the land and to photograph nature.

Dramatic development Prison Service warden murder investigation

Dramatic development in the murder investigation of Yochai Avni, Prison Service warden; police imposed a gag order on the case.

Suspect in murder of Israeli in Philippines admits involvement

Central suspect in murder of Yitzhak Cohen and Geneva Lopez admits involvement during interrogation.

Detroit:

Accused killer of Jewish woman denies any role

Michael Jackson-Bolano, charged with killing Samantha Woll, tells jurors he never entered her home but had discovered her bloody body outdoors.

New details emerge on Lakewood infanticide

A mother who killed her two young daughters claims to have done so 'for religious reasons,' defense attorney claims client suffered 'mental illness.'

2 toddlers murdered in Lakewood

Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing, drowning 2 and 3-year-old girls in horrific double murder in New Jersey haredi community.

'ISIS-style murder'

Body parts found in Bedouin town in northern Israel

Israel Police open investigation after body parts found in two different locations in northern Israel.

France:

Hunt for gunmen who murdered prison guards

The French police are on the hunt for gunmen who ambushed a prison service vehicle, murdered two guards and rescued a prisoner suspected of murder and drug trafficking.

Authenticity investigated

Video showing murder of Israeli in Egypt published

Video posted online allegedly shows the murder of Israeli businessman Ziv Kipper in Egypt. The murderer is heard shooting and saying "Shalom from the children of Gaza".

Report:

Jewish businessman murdered in Egypt

Jewish man with Israeli, Canadian, and Russian citizenship reportedly murdered in Alexandria.

State Dep. compares murder of Jewish teen to 'settler violence'

US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller condemns murder of Benjamin Achimair and 'violence against Arabs' at the same time.

Jew accused of Sydney mall murder, suing

While the identity of the killer who murdered six people in a Sydney mall was still confidential, Twitter users blamed a Jew for the killing – and he decided to file a lawsuit.

Six years after arrest:

Neo-Nazi stands trial for murder

After many delays, Sam Woodward, member of a Neo-Nazi group who was arrested in 2018, will stand trial in southern California for murdering his Jewish classmate

Finland:

12-year-old opened fire; murdered another 12-year-old

Twelve-year-old arrested by Finnish police for murdering another 12-year-old and injuring two. Twelve-year-old is under age of criminal liability and will not be detained.

Ashdod:

Woman killed by shooter in IDF uniform

3 shot, 1 killed, in Ashdod apartment. Witnesses say shooter wore an IDF uniform.

Murder indictment against widow of Haitian President

Widow of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, who planned to succeed him after his death, is among those indicted for his death.

Detroit:

Suspect in murder of synagogue pres. will face trial

Detroit judge rules there is enough evidence to bind suspected murderer of Samantha Woll over to circuit court.

Eyewitness was blind:

Chicago man freed after twelve years in prison for murder

Darien Harris spent twelve years behind bars before proving that the eyewitness to his alleged crime was legally blind.

23 years since the murder of Binyamin and Talya Kahane, H’yd

Rabbi Binyamin Kahane’s final and prophetic message.

Detroit man charged with murder of synagogue president

Prosecutor says there is no evidence the suspect knew the victim and reiterates police's claim that the incident was not a hate crime.

Detroit:

Person of interest arrested in murder of synagogue president

A suspect was previously held in custody in the October murder, but was later released.

Chicago:

Father of murdered Palestinian boy files wrongful death lawsuit

Father of six-year-old Palestinian Arab American boy who was fatally stabbed by landlord files wrongful death lawsuit.

Synaogue shooting:

Security forces destroy home of Neve Ya'akov shooter

Hundreds of Jerusalem District Police and IDF forces today demolished the house of the terrorist who murdered 7 people in Neve Ya'akov.

Detroit:

Man in custody in slaying of synagogue president released

A man who was held in custody in connection with death of Detroit Jewish community leader Samantha Woll released without charges.

Suspect in custody over murder of Detroit synagogue president

Police have said the murder of Samantha Woll on October 21 was not motivated by antisemitism.

Detroit police:

'Focus is on persons of interest in murder of synagogue pres.'

Police in Detroit reiterate that slaying of Jewish leader was most likely not an act of antisemitism.

Detroit police:

'No evidence murder of synagogue president was antisemitic'

Detroit police say investigation into fatal stabbing of Samantha Woll will continue.

Detroit Jewish Federation:

'No indication murder was motivated by antisemitism'

Police still investigating murder of Samantha Woll, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds outside her home early Saturday.

Nearing 200 murders

Arab woman murdered in shooting near Wadi Ara

Yasmin Jabarin, a 26-year-old resident of Mu'awiya, became the 195th victim of the violence in Israeli Arab society this year.

Watch:

Police forces arrest suspects in Jaljulia

Border Police forces arrested several murder suspects in Jaljulia, as part of an investigation into a murder some three months ago.

Police:

Arab teen murdered by her brother over her sexual orientation

Brother of 18-year-old Sarit Ahmed accused of ordering the murder of his sister over her identity as a lesbian.

Religious Zionist rabbis demand: Stop violence in Arab sector

100 Religious Zionist rabbis, leaders, and educators call on Israeli government to fight Arab sector's internal violence.

Israeli murdered in robbery in Alabama

Israeli consul in Atlanta, foreign ministry in contact with victim's family.

Murder in northern Israel:

52-year-old shot dead in Kiryat Bialik

Victim evacuated to Rambam Hospital in critical condition where doctors pronounce him dead.

IDF soldier murdered in Juljulia

Police believe the fatal shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Tel Aviv man indicted for Jordan Valley murder

The motives for the murder of a Jew in the Jordan Valley remain unclear despite the indictment.

Man charged with murder of foster son

Police allege that the man shot his son eight times in the torso, as well as stabbing the victim. The suspect claims self defense.

More than 100 Arabs murdered in Israel in 2023

Multiple murders, including a shooting spree unequaled since 2009, have brought the number of victims to disturbing heights.

Ben Gvir at scene of shooting:

'Dozens of years of neglect are exploding in our faces'

Netanyahu directs that steps be taken immediately to find the murderers in Yafa an-Naseriyye.

Mother suspected of killing child in murder-suicide

Woman's husband finds wife and toddler lifeless in family's Haifa home.

South African Jewish journalist Jeremy Gordin murdered at home

Jeremy Gordin murdered at age 70 during burglary of his Johannesburg home.

Suspected murder:

Woman and her two sons found dead in Tayibe

26-year-old woman, six-month-old baby and two-year-old toddler stabbed in their home. The woman's husband arrested.

Night of violence: Four murders in four hours

Three men and one woman murdered Wednesday night in cities across Israel; National Security minister to hold special assessment.

Tayibe: Mayor's personal security guard is shot dead

In his first week on the job, Adir Wahib Ghanam, personal security guard of Tayibe's mayor, is shot dead.

Man murders 4 children with hatchet at Brazilian daycare

Authorities still searching for motive after assailant climbs fence and fatally stabs multiple children as young as 5.

Man murders neighbor because of a 'buzzing' from her apartment

Yaakov Haimovich was indicted for the murder of Lidar Swisa, claiming that there was always noise coming from her apartment.

Florida community in shock after Jewish Lyft driver murdered

Gary Levin found dead days after family reported him missing. Suspect arrested while driving victim's car.

Murder in NYC:

Jewish man stabbed to death outside Brooklyn restaurant

30-year old victim stabbed to death after getting into altercation with man outside eatery in Marine Park neighborhood.

Israeli woman stabbed to death in Germany

Moran Kaiser, 39, found dead in Düsseldorf after being stabbed multiple times. Suspect is in custody.

Suspect arrested in murder of 4 University of Idaho students

25-year old man arrested in connection with shocking stabbing murder of four college students in an off-campus rental home.

$25M added to reward in murder of Barry and Honey Sherman

The slaying of Canadian billionaire philanthropists remains unsolved after five years, with the couple's son reaching out for help.

Daughter of Holon stabbing victim:

'Murder should lead to life sentence'

Daria, daughter of Holon stabbing victim, says she does not believe suspect's apology, does not believe in the court.

New details emerge about Holon murder

Adi Mizachi, suspect in Holon stabbing attack, planned to hide motorcycle, escape Israel, after murdering Yuri Wolkov, report says.

Suspected double murder:

Two men shot dead in city of Tira

Eyewitnesses report seeing burning near car nearby, believed to have been used by the suspects. Police investigating.

U of Arizona accused of ignoring antisemitism, leading to murder

Community security consultant says student's explicit antisemitic threats were ignored before he murdered a professor he thought was Jewish.

Suspect in murder of yeshiva student named

Lior Edri, who is suspected of murdering Yoel Lahangahel, will be indicted on Monday.