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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Trial for Kim Gómez: 23 years in prison requested for the accused of the girl's murder

The prosecutor has requested a 23-year prison sentence for the accused in the murder case of 8-year-old Kim Gómez after a fatal incident during a robbery attempt.

Feb 27 • 21:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The murderer of Sarah Halimi, declared irresponsible in 2019, presented to a judge for kidnapping and armed robbery

Kobili Traoré, who was declared criminally irresponsible for the murder of Sarah Halimi in 2017, is now facing new charges of kidnapping and armed robbery in Paris.

Feb 27 • 10:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Murder accused argues self-defence after alleged drug hunt ends in death

The accused in a western NSW murder case claims he acted in self-defence during an alleged drug robbery that led to a fatal stabbing.

Feb 27 • 05:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"I'm going to buy champagne to celebrate the death of a police officer," he said after murdering a prison officer

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for the murder of federal prison officer Alberto Javier Ávalos during a robbery in Argentina, having reportedly announced plans to celebrate the officer's death.

Feb 26 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of involvement in the death of an app driver in Jundiaí

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, for allegedly being involved in the murder of an app driver during a robbery.

Feb 26 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Dmitri Prokofjev, who committed a brutal robbery murder in Lasnamäe, longs for freedom: I had a lot of time to think about it

Dmitri Prokofjev, convicted of a brutal robbery murder in 2003, expressed in court his regrets and desire for freedom after serving 13 years in prison.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Suspected Robbery Murder of an Elderly Man in his 80s, a 55-Year-Old Man Who Reported It Arrested in Kyoto

A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 81-year-old man in Kyoto and stealing cash.

Feb 26 • 03:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Murder suspect in Baltimore robbery spree was on probation, records show

A Baltimore man, Brian Burrows, has been charged with first-degree murder and multiple robbery offenses following a nine-day crime spree that resulted in the death of a convenience store clerk.

Feb 26 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

From robbery to homicide: daughter arrested and indicted for father's murder in Campinas

A daughter and her boyfriend have been arrested and indicted for the premeditated murder of her father, which was initially thought to be a robbery gone wrong.

Feb 25 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accused of killing off-duty police officer during robbery at car dealership become defendants

Two men have become defendants in the case of the murder of off-duty police officer Vinícius de Castro Lima during a robbery at a car dealership in Belo Horizonte.

Feb 25 • 22:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Minor seriously injured in stabbing incident in Turku – three youths arrested

Three 17-year-olds have been arrested in Turku on charges of attempted murder and aggravated robbery after they stabbed a 17-year-old last week, leaving him seriously injured but not in life-threatening condition.

Feb 25 • 13:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

An Indonesian court sentences the murderers of Matilde Muñoz to 18 years in prison

An Indonesian court has sentenced two men to 18 years in prison for the murder of Spanish national Matilde Muñoz during a robbery at her hotel in Lombok.

Feb 25 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

USA: Execution of Death Row Inmate in Florida – Convicted for the Murder of 70-Year-Old Grocery Store Owner During a Robbery

A man convicted of murdering a 70-year-old grocery store owner during a robbery in 1986 was executed in Florida on Tuesday.

Feb 25 • 06:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It was scary: Decision document 3 cm thick, the daughter who sought retrial collapsed in tears

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.

Feb 25 • 04:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Defendant Appeared Afraid in the Interrogation Room: Contradictory Confessions Still Resulted in Life Imprisonment

The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.

Feb 25 • 03:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

The Bride's Father: 'I Confessed for You' - Hino Town Incident, the Door to a Posthumous Review

The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to begin a retrial in the Hino Town Incident case, where Hiroshi Sakohara was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and robbery of a liquor store owner in 1984, based on a confession he claimed he made for the sake of his daughter.

Feb 25 • 03:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple indicted for suspected murder and robbery of retiree in the interior of Tocantins

A couple has been indicted for the suspected murder and robbery of a 68-year-old retiree in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation Spoiler: police target fugitives for robbery, murder, and receiving stolen goods in RJ

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has arrested 66 fugitives involved in serious crimes during a new phase of Operation Spoiler.

Feb 24 • 10:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Robbery Murder Case in Aichi's Akai Town: Defendant Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Nagoya District Court

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a resident in Aichi's Akai Town in December 2023.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two men arrested on suspicion of robbery followed by murder in Petrolina

Two suspects in a robbery that resulted in murder were arrested in Petrolina, Brazil, linked to the killing of a 32-year-old man.

Feb 21 • 18:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A former participant of 'American Idol' was accused of murdering his wife and faking a robbery: 'Someone entered my house!'

Caleb Flynn, a former 'American Idol' contestant, has been charged with the murder of his wife Ashley Flynn, following a suspicious 911 call and evidence suggesting he staged the crime scene.

Feb 21 • 16:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Teen who fled to Nigeria after London stabbing gets life jail

A Nigerian teenager, Jackson Uwagboe, was sentenced to life in prison by a London court after being found guilty of murder and robbery following a stabbing incident in Deptford.

Feb 20 • 21:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly couple found dead in city of 5,000 inhabitants in RS

An elderly couple was found dead in Brochier, Brazil, with signs indicating a robbery and murder followed by the discovery of their torched car.

Feb 19 • 17:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Murder of 99-year-old elderly woman, body stuffed in an iron chest after robbery

A 99-year-old woman was allegedly murdered for robbery in Bhama village, Punjab, with her body found stuffed in an iron chest, prompting police investigation.

Feb 19 • 08:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Pregnant wife, robbery drama, and murder with scissors... a CA's bloody conspiracy will shock you

The article details the shocking murder of a pregnant woman named Mahak by her husband in Haryana, India, amidst domestic suspicion.

Feb 18 • 01:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

The 'king' of surfing Kurt Van Dyke killed by multiple knife wounds in Costa Rica

Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old American surf legend, was murdered in Costa Rica, and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery gone wrong.

Feb 17 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who had motorcycle stolen and burned was killed by a stab wound, says delegate

A man named Luís Gonzaga da Silva Filho was found dead in his home after having his motorcycle stolen and burned, with authorities treating the case as a robbery followed by murder.

Feb 17 • 19:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest four vigilantes for killing, robbery in Niger

Four vigilantes in Niger State have been arrested for their involvement in the abduction and murder of a local man named Umar Bingel, along with robbery charges.

Feb 17 • 18:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gurugram's CA slit his wife's throat... Mahak was two months pregnant, married four months ago

A Chartered Accountant in Gurugram murdered his wife, Mahak, who was two months pregnant, shortly after their wedding, after a failed robbery attempt was discovered by the police.

Feb 17 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi made this big claim regarding crime in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government claims a significant reduction in crimes like robbery, murder, and kidnapping compared to 2016.

Feb 17 • 09:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Fourth Suspect Held in Murder of E-Hailing Driver

A fourth suspect in the murder of e-hailing driver Isaac David Satlat has turned himself in and will appear in court, alongside three other suspects charged with premeditated murder and robbery.

Feb 17 • 05:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Surfing legend strangled and stabbed to death as girlfriend tied up in robbery

Surfing icon Kurt Van Dyke was murdered during a home invasion in Costa Rica, while his girlfriend was tied up and assaulted by the burglars.

Feb 16 • 17:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports

A California expatriate surfer was killed during a home invasion in Costa Rica, where he owned a hotel.

Feb 16 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police identifies and requests the arrest of suspects in the murder of a girl in Nova Iguaçu

The Brazilian Civil Police have identified and requested the arrest of three suspects in the murder of 8-year-old Valentina Santos, who was shot in the head during a robbery attempt in Nova Iguaçu.

Feb 16 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fourth suspect in the robbery and murder of a jewelry businessman arrested in PI; drove the victim's stolen car

The fourth suspect involved in the robbery and murder of jewelry businessman Edivan Francisco de Moraes has been arrested in Piauí, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal sentenced to 20 years for robbery followed by murder in Barra da Tijuca arrested 7 years after the crime

Wanderson Alves, convicted of robbery followed by murder, was arrested by police in Rio de Janeiro seven years after the crime was committed.

Feb 12 • 19:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing university student in Greater BH had already been convicted of rape, robbery, theft, and drug trafficking

Ítalo Jeferson da Silva, the suspect in the murder of university student Vanessa Lara de Oliveira, has a criminal history that includes convictions for serious crimes such as rape and drug trafficking.

Feb 12 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man investigated for the death of a reserve sergeant is arrested in Itapiranga

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired Brazilian Army sergeant during a robbery in Manaus.

Feb 12 • 14:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Police are looking for two men in Kuopio – Suspected of attempted murder

The police in Kuopio are searching for two men suspected of attempted murder and aggravated robbery following an incident on February 7.

Feb 12 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Brothers and worker killed bricklayer to take the victim's motorcycle in Araguari, police say

Police in Brazil have concluded an investigation into the murder of a 65-year-old bricklayer, revealing that two brothers and an accomplice killed him to steal his motorcycle and other belongings.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial for the Murder of a Policeman in Völklingen: For Less Than 600 Euros in Loot

The trial concerning the murder of a policeman in Völklingen, Germany, has begun, following a robbery that resulted in his death for a mere sum of less than 600 euros.

Feb 11 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mobile phone of young indigenous leader taken to Guyana and police suspect robbery followed by murder

Investigations into the death of indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues suggest his phone was taken to Guyana, with police suspecting a robbery that led to his murder.

Feb 11 • 13:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A Bystander Intervened in a Robbery and Was Stabbed in Central Tampere – The Perpetrator Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

An 18-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison for attempted murder and aggravated robbery in Tampere after stabbing a bystander who intervened.

Feb 11 • 12:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Witnesses fail to identify suspects in Somtochukwu murder trial

Two witnesses in a murder trial fail to identify the suspects charged with the robbery and murder of Nigerian journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu.

Feb 10 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five suspects charged with robbery and concealment of a corpse after the death of an elderly man in Santarém

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of an elderly man, whose body was found burned in Santarém, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of involvement in the robbery and murder of Captain Jeremias dies in confrontation with the police in Timon

A man identified as Natanielson Souza Silva, wanted by the police, was killed during a confrontation with officers in Timon while being investigated for his involvement in the robbery and murder of Captain Jeremias in 2023.

Feb 10 • 12:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

DNA Reveals 25-Year-Old Gangneung Robbery-Murder Case... Life Imprisonment Sentence in First Trial

A man was sentenced to life in prison for a brutal robbery-murder committed 25 years ago in Ansan, South Korea, after DNA evidence led to new investigations.

Feb 10 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple Found Dead Inside House with Stab Wounds in SC; Police Investigate Robbery

A couple was discovered dead in their home in Água Doce, Brazil, with signs of being stabbed, and police suspect it may be related to a robbery.

Feb 9 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Suspicion: Two teenagers tried to kill an adult man in Vaasa - One of the boys is under 15 years old

Two minors are suspected of attempting to murder an adult male in Vaasa, Finland, after an altercation escalated into violence.

Feb 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The last fugitive in the florist's murder during a robbery at his home in San Isidro has been arrested

The last fugitive related to the murder of florist Victor Emilio Cocozza, which occurred during a robbery at his home, has been apprehended by police in Argentina.

Feb 8 • 20:26 UTC

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