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As of late 2025, Sweden has 459 open investigations into gun murders, predominantly in the Stockholm region, reflecting a significant escalation in gun violence since 2013.

Russian serial killer Viktor Savvinov has been arrested for suspected new murders after his previous release from prison.

The UN has raised alarms over escalating violence and deaths among civilians in South Sudan, particularly in the Ruweng region.

Ian Huntley, serving prison sentences for the murders of two schoolgirls, was severely attacked in prison and is now in critical condition.

A young woman accused of multiple murders in South Korea allegedly used ChatGPT to plan her crimes, raising concerns about the implications of digital tools in real-life decisions.

Ian Huntley, the Soham double killer, is in serious condition after being attacked in prison, with reports suggesting his increasing presence in the gym made him a target.

Ian Huntley's daughter expressed her feelings following her father's critical condition after being attacked in prison.

Elián David Castillo San Martín, a leader of the criminal organization "La Banda del Millón", reveals his thoughts on addiction and crime in a letter detailing his role in a string of robberies and murders while currently imprisoned.

Three men were shot dead in Greater São Luís, Brazil, with indications that the murders were executions linked to criminal gangs.

Three young leaders of a criminal gang in San Isidro, Argentina, orchestrated violent crimes from prison, including the murder of two local residents.

The mother of Ian Huntley, Lynda Richards, reported difficulty recognizing her son following a severe prison attack that left him with a diminished chance of survival.

Ian Huntley's mother expressed to friends her hope that he dies after visiting him in the hospital following a severe attack in prison.

Ian Huntley, convicted of the Soham murders, was attacked in prison by another inmate and was aware of perceived threats against him.

Luis Fernando Iribarren, known as 'El Carnicero de Giles', died in a hospital while serving a life sentence for the murders of his family.

Ian Huntley, the murderer of two schoolgirls, is in critical condition after being attacked with a metal spike in prison.

A journalist's investigative book has reignited interest in the unsolved murders of three missionaries in Burundi, leading to suspicions about the involvement of secret agents.

Ian Huntley, the infamous Soham murderer, was reportedly attacked by another inmate at HMP Frankland, where new prisoners are greeted with a chilling message.

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who spent 23 years in prison for allegedly murdering his wife and three children, after determining that the prosecution failed to prove its case against him.

After almost eight years, justice has convicted the masterminds behind the murders of city councillor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.

A trial has commenced in New York against Pakistani national Asif Merchant for allegedly conspiring to commit political murders, including that of Donald Trump.

The Mandla District Court in Madhya Pradesh has sentenced Hari Soni to death for the gruesome murders of six family members, including two children.

Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham double killer, was attacked in prison, highlighting his unpopularity even among other inmates.

The article reflects on the enduring impacts of the tragic murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman as their families navigate personal challenges while the convicted killer Ian Huntley faces new troubles in prison.

Italian police arrested a 50-year-old man from Burundi for his involvement in the 2014 murders of three Italian missionary nuns in Burundi.

The Ukrainian wing of the far-right group Base is claiming responsibility for multiple murders in Ukraine, raising concerns about its ties to Russia.

Ian Huntley, serving life sentences for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was attacked in HMP Frankland, known as 'Monster Mansion', and was airlifted to hospital after being found seriously injured.

Ian Huntley, convicted of the murders of two children in 2002, has been seriously injured after an assault by another inmate in prison.

Ian Huntley, the convicted murderer of two 10-year-old girls, is in serious condition following a prison attack, with police identifying a suspect in the incident.

Latvia recorded its lowest number of murders since regaining independence, with only 33 confirmed homicides in the previous year.

Ian Huntley, the notorious Soham killer, is critically injured following a vicious attack by a fellow inmate in prison.

A 50-year-old Burundian man, suspected of involvement in the 2014 murders of three missionary sisters in Burundi, has been arrested in Parma, Italy.

ITV is launching the second season of its true crime anthology series, True Crime Presents, which investigates real-life murders and serious crimes through interviews with victims, witnesses, and police.

In Punjab's Gurdaspur, a suspect linked to the murders of two police officers was shot in an encounter, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the event.

The Brazilian Supreme Court has sentenced brothers Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to over 76 years in prison for their roles as masterminds in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has convicted the Brazão brothers for the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes, leading to significant legal consequences for the defendants.

The case of Lin and Megan Russell's murders is being re-examined by the Criminal Cases Review Commission due to new forensic evidence.

The Punjab Chief Minister has alleged that the recent murders of two policemen in Gurudaspur are linked to Pakistan's attempts to create fear and instability in the region.

Cármen Lúcia questions the number of murders in Brazil as new operations and controversies unfold, highlighting ongoing issues in politics and public safety.

A man in Sverdlovsk has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for the murders of eight people, including two children, in a brutal attack over 30 years ago.

A court in the Svedlovsk region has sentenced Viktor Petrichenko to 15 years in prison for the 1992 murder of seven people, including two children, in a long-unsolved case.

Barbara Stone speaks out as investigators re-examine the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell, for which her brother Michael Stone was convicted.

'Alex Hugo' and 'Murders in the Mountain' are detective series set in the picturesque but crime-infested Alps.

Antônio Márcio Silva de Castro was sentenced to 66 years, 10 months and 15 days for the premeditated murders of his ex-partner and her boyfriend in Manaus.

The defense strategy of the Brazão brothers focuses on the absence of material evidence as the Supreme Court begins to review their involvement in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested shortly after giving birth in a hospital in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for the murders of two boyfriends between 2019 and 2024.

A disturbing investigation reveals that a criminal gang continues to orchestrate violent robberies from within a prison in Argentina.

Defense lawyers for the accused in the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes are requesting acquittal based on insufficient evidence from the prosecution.

A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in Rama, Galilee, amidst a surge in violence resulting in 58 murders in Israel this year, predominantly affecting the Arab community.

Ten suspects tied to various homicides in Petrolina have been arrested, including one individual linked to 15 fatalities.