Boy Survives 'Bone Breaker' Killer, Escapes, Solves Cold Case
A 13-year-old boy tortured for 43 hours by a 'bone breaker' killer escaped by throwing himself down stairs and helped police solve a cold case.
Category : Cold Cases
Mum murdered by paedophiles after threat to expose abuse
Allison McGarrigle, 40, was murdered in 1997 by two paedophiles she threatened to expose. They dumped her body in the sea and were jailed for life in 2010. Her remains have never been found.
Boy, 15, killed in M9 crash laid to rest in gold coffin
Joe Carthy, 15, one of five teenagers killed in a wrong-way M9 crash, has been buried in a gold coffin in Athy, Co Kildare, as family and mourners gathered.
Man charged with attempted child abduction in Middlesbrough
Terrence Sarjantson, 43, appears at Teesside Magistrates' Court charged with attempted child abduction after an incident in Grove Hill, Middlesbrough, on August 19.
Lindsay Clancy begs trial to stop over graphic details of children's deaths
A visibly distressed Lindsay Clancy cried out 'I can't do this' as she heard graphic evidence in court during her murder trial for the deaths of her three children.
Panettiere's mother blames boyfriend at death scene
Hayden Panettiere's mother Lesley Vogel blamed on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was at the scene of her death, saying she tried to get rid of him. Vogel spoke to NBC News on Tuesday.
Body found in search for missing soldier Liam Potts, 22
A body has been found in the River Tyne close to Wylam Bridge in the search for missing Coldstream Guards soldier Liam Potts, 22, last seen on August 15.
M9 crash funeral notice removed after abusive comments
A funeral notice for one of the five teenagers killed in the M9 crash in Ireland has been removed after a wave of abusive comments online.
Sky News interrupted for tragic family drowning announcement
Sky News halted programming for a Sussex Police statement confirming three family members died after getting into difficulty in the water off Shoreham. A younger girl remains critical.
Mum who killed her children 'expressed thoughts of harming them'
Lindsay Clancy told her mother she had thoughts of harming her children months before their deaths, a court heard. She is charged with murdering her three kids in Massachusetts.
Claire Lomas died after crash while filming Apple series, inquest hears
Paraplegic fundraiser Claire Lomas died after her microlight crashed while filming an Apple series in Jordan, an inquest heard. She died weeks later from injuries sustained in the crash.
River Tyne search for missing man Liam enters fourth day
Police divers continue the River Tyne search for Liam, 22, missing since Saturday, believed to have entered the water. Two arrested after bridge collision.
Boy, 14, vanished on Aruba jet ski trip, never seen again
Max DeVries, 13, disappeared off Aruba's coast in 2005 after jet-skiing with a man. His mother suspects foul play, citing scratches and a criminal past.
Videos purport to show teens before fatal M9 crash
Videos online purport to show five teens killed in an M9 crash in Ireland in their final hours. The BMW was driven wrong way and hit a family car.
Mum says son's fall death 'could have been prevented'
Aalim Ahmed, 5, fell from his 15th-floor flat in Plaistow and died instantly. His mother told an inquest his death was preventable and the council ignored her safety concerns.
Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36; no foul play suspected
Police confirm no foul play in the death of Heroes and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, found unresponsive at her South Carolina home.
Woman who tried to kill toddler with drugs jailed
Laura Docherty, 35, was given a life sentence and ordered to serve at least six years for attempting to murder a toddler by dosing her with adult medication.
Jason Arday's final text: 'Couldn't see a way out'
Professor Jason Arday's friend reveals his final text: 'couldn't see a way out.' Calls for press inquiry after his death at 41.
Kidnapped girl reunites with mother after 27 years
A girl kidnapped at age three in Mexico City found her biological family after 27 years when her sister spotted her photo online, leading to an emotional reunion.
Moray man missing in Rome on holiday with fiancée
Colin Alexander Ross, 56, from Moray, vanished near the Pantheon in Rome on Friday night. His fiancée Anabella Mcallister has launched a desperate appeal for help finding him.
Wales Live Blog: News, Weather and Traffic for Aug 16
Get all the latest news from across Wales and beyond, plus weather and traffic updates, in our live blog for Sunday, August 16.
Body found in search for Brit teen missing near Dracula's castle
A body found in Romania is believed to be that of British teenager George Smyth, 18, who went missing while hiking near Bran Castle in November. His family have been informed.
Genie: Child 'moved like a rabbit' after years of abuse
A California girl, known as Genie, endured 13 years of isolation and abuse, strapped to a toilet, before her rescue in 1970. Her case became a landmark in language research.
Body found in search for missing Brit teen George Smyth
A body has been found in the search for George Smyth, 18, who vanished while hiking in Romania. Police believe it is the Bristol student, missing since November.
HMS Tiger wreck found off Isle of Wight after 118 years
The wreck of HMS Tiger, a Royal Navy torpedo boat destroyer sunk in 1908, has been discovered off the Isle of Wight after 118 years.
Family pays tribute after ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead
Jason Arday's family paid tribute after the former Cambridge professor was found dead at a London property on Friday, saying they were 'in shock' at the loss.
Hugh Hefner begged FBI to investigate Epstein after Playmate rape claim
Hugh Hefner reportedly begged the FBI to investigate Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 after a Playboy Playmate claimed she was raped and trafficked, according to a new lawsuit.
Man who murdered Patricia Henry dies without revealing body location
George Metcalff, convicted of murdering Patricia Henry in 2017, died in prison in August 2024 without revealing where he hid her body, leaving her family without closure.
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in south London
Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at a Battersea address on Friday. Police say his death is being treated as unexpected but not believed to be suspicious.
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead aged 41
Jason Arday, former University of Cambridge professor who resigned over plagiarism allegations, has been found dead at his Battersea home aged 41. Police treat death as unexpected but not suspicious.
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