Double Jeopardy Law: The Rule That Freed Michael Weir
An explainer on the controversial double jeopardy law in the UK, the landmark case of Michael Weir, and how this legal principle continues to shape major criminal trials.
An explainer on the controversial double jeopardy law in the UK, the landmark case of Michael Weir, and how this legal principle continues to shape major criminal trials.
The brutal 1989 murder of Julie Hogg and the shocking double jeopardy case that saw her killer Billy Dunlop convicted 18 years later. The full story of the evidence that sealed his fate.
In a major development, Alaskan authorities have identified a deceased serial killer as the prime suspect in the 1996 cold case murder of 20-year-old Jessica Baggen from Kentucky. New forensic evidence has finally provided answers after 28 years.
Shocking details emerge after Sean O'Donnell and Aaron Prout are discovered with fatal gunshot wounds in a Houston property, as police launch a homicide investigation into the suspected targeted killing.
Two men have been formally charged with the murders of Stephen Mallett and Dezi Freeman, whose bodies were discovered in a shallow grave in Porepunkah, Victoria. The accused, known to the victims, faced a brief hearing at Wangaratta Magistrates' Court.
The decades-old JonBenét Ramsey murder case takes a dramatic new turn as a potential suspect's family battles to prevent his body from being exhumed for DNA testing, sparking a fresh wave of intrigue.
A 'cold, callous and cruel' killer has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 38 years for the brutal murders of his partner and her mother in a horrific knife attack. Read the full story of this shocking crime.
A quiet Australian town is in shock after a man was shot dead by Victoria Police following the alleged brutal murder of an elderly couple in their Porepunkah home. The investigation into this devastating incident continues.
A historic DNA breakthrough at the Old Bailey leads to the posthumous identification of the 'Hammersmith Nude Murder' killer, finally solving a 54-year-old mystery that haunted London.
Police launch fresh appeal for information on the 30th anniversary of Kriss Donald's brutal murder. Exclusive details on the new forensic evidence and international manhunt.
A serving police officer stands accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend and his new partner in a suspected love triangle killing. The bombshell case reaches its climax as the jury prepares to deliver its verdict.
A quiet street in Goulburn, NSW, becomes a crime scene as police investigate the shocking double murder of a 41-year-old mother and her 13-year-old son. A 19-year-old man, known to the victims, has been charged.
A teenager has been jailed for life after a vicious double stabbing, captured on CCTV, where he was seen smirking in court. The shocking incident has raised serious concerns about youth violence.
A teenage girl reported missing in the UK two years ago has been dramatically arrested on suspicion of murder. The stunning development has left a community in shock as new details emerge.
A New Hampshire community is reeling after a mother was charged with murdering her terminally ill husband and two young children in a devastating family tragedy that has shocked investigators.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the 1998 murders of a couple in Huntington Beach, California, in a major breakthrough for a case that had gone cold for over two decades.
A quiet Melbourne suburb is left in shock after a man is charged with the alleged murder of two people in Mount Waverley. Police reveal chilling details as the investigation unfolds.
A man has been charged with the murders of Athena Georgopolous and Andrew Gunn in a shocking case that has rocked the Melbourne suburb of Mount Waverley. Police allege Ross Judd committed the brutal killings, with the investigation uncovering disturbing d
Las Vegas Aces' superstar A'ja Wilson etches her name in WNBA history with a jaw-dropping 30-point, 20-rebound performance, proving yet again why she's a league icon.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with the double murder of his young son and a colleague in a shocking knife attack at a London office. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning.
A man has been charged following a fatal stabbing incident in London that left a father and son dead. The attack occurred at a business site, sparking a police investigation.
A 28-year-old US Army sergeant has been named as the prime suspect in the shocking double murder of a pregnant woman and her boyfriend in Massachusetts.
Thinking of upgrading to double glazing? Our comprehensive guide breaks down the costs, benefits, and key considerations for UK homeowners in 2024.
Two brothers were brutally shot dead at a Kansas City petrol station in a suspected targeted attack. Police are hunting for the gunman as the community reels from the tragedy.
A man has been charged with the murder of an elderly couple following a horrific petrol bomb arson attack. Read the full details of this shocking crime.
Colin Pitchfork, the first murderer convicted using DNA evidence, may be released by Christmas as parole officials reconsider his case. The double child killer's potential freedom has sparked outrage among victims' families.
A body found near Clifton Bridge sparks fears of a connection to a gruesome double murder in London, with police probing potential ties to Colombian cartels.
A brutal double honour killing in Pakistan has left the nation in shock after a woman was executed by her brother for choosing her own husband, while the groom was also shot dead.
Notorious child murderer Colin Pitchfork has been refused parole again, sparking debate over his dangerousness and the justice system's handling of high-profile offenders.
A Colombian porn actor, accused of murdering two men in London, has been found dead near the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The case has shocked the UK and raised questions about mental health and violent crime.