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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man found in Piracicaba was a cart driver and was killed with a hoe handle, says Military Police

A 61-year-old cart driver, Pedro Custódio, was found dead in his home in Piracicaba, São Paulo, with injuries inflicted by a hoe handle, raising suspicions of foul play related to a potential robbery.

Mar 20 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man found dead, naked and with signs of aggression in apartment in Liberdade; case is investigated as robbery followed by murder

A 33-year-old man was discovered dead in his apartment in Liberdade, São Paulo, with signs of violence, and authorities are treating the case as a robbery followed by murder.

Mar 20 • 15:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man found dead in apartment in downtown SP; suspect is robbery-murder

A 33-year-old man named Rafael Pereira was found dead in his apartment in the Liberdade area of downtown São Paulo, with evidence suggesting he was a victim of robbery-murder.

Mar 20 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After four years, suspect of killing a merchant during a robbery in the interior of SP is arrested in RS

A suspect in the 2022 murder of a bakery owner in Laranjal Paulista, Brazil, has been arrested in Gravataí four years later.

Mar 18 • 20:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'He used to scold in front of female staff...': Confession of the guard who killed the bank manager in Ghaziabad

In Ghaziabad, a bank guard confessed that the murder of his manager was motivated by ongoing disputes rather than robbery or conspiracy.

Mar 18 • 07:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Father of realtor dismembered in SC was also a victim of robbery followed by death: 'Two pains that marked our family,' brother reports

The brother of Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas, a realtor found dismembered in Santa Catarina, revealed that their father was also a victim of robbery that ended in murder two decades ago.

Mar 17 • 15:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The prosecutor investigating the murder of the 39-year-old teacher in the hands of a policeman anticipated what the main hypothesis is so far

A 39-year-old teacher, Cristian Eduardo Pereyra, was shot and killed, with the prosecutor stating that the main hypothesis is aggravated robbery followed by homicide.

Mar 16 • 16:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Video: this was the crime of the teacher, who worked as an app driver and was shot dead by a police officer

A 39-year-old teacher and app driver was shot dead by an active police officer during a robbery in Argentina.

Mar 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

This was the brutal murder of a taxi driver in San Justo: two motorcycle thieves and a shot to the femoral artery

A taxi driver in San Justo, Eduardo José Gómez, was brutally murdered by two motorcycle thieves who shot him in the leg, causing him to bleed out.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Death of a woman from Rio Grande do Sul in SC: see questions and answers about what happened to the dismembered real estate agent

A real estate agent from Rio Grande do Sul, Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas, was murdered and dismembered in Florianópolis, Brazil, with three suspects arrested in connection to the crime, which is being investigated as a robbery followed by murder.

Mar 16 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Murder in La Matanza: a teacher working as a rideshare driver was shot dead

A teacher and father was shot dead in La Matanza while working as a rideshare driver during a robbery.

Mar 15 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted for robbery that ended with the death of a retired police officer is arrested in Mogi das Cruzes

A man wanted for his alleged involvement in the robbery and murder of a retired police officer was arrested in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

Mar 15 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two arrested suspected of businessman robbery and murder in Nova Odessa, says SSP

Two young men were arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of a businessman in Nova Odessa, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police reveals possible disguises of suspect who killed motorcycle taxi driver in robbery on the coast of Piauí

The Civil Police of Piauí is searching for José Xavier dos Santos da Conceição, the suspected murderer of a motorcycle taxi driver during a recent robbery.

Mar 14 • 17:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man suspected of robbing a financial institution arrested in operation in São Luís

A man suspected of being involved in a bank heist in São Luís was arrested during a police operation.

Mar 13 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing a real estate agent in Florianópolis was 'next-door neighbor' of the victim and wanted for robbery in SP

A 27-year-old man, arrested in connection with the murder of real estate agent Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas in Florianópolis, was revealed to be her next-door neighbor and is also wanted for a robbery in São Paulo.

Mar 13 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 3 on suspicion of the robbery and murder of a broker in Santa Catarina; body was dismembered

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder and dismemberment of real estate broker Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 16:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Kenya: Six Convicted Over Robberies Linked to Killing of Former Kabete MP George Mucha

Six individuals have been convicted in connection with violent robberies linked to the 2015 murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai.

Mar 13 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo indicted for the robbery murder of a young woman shot in a car on BR-316 in Teresina

Two men have been indicted for the robbery murder of Jaqueline Lima de Araújo, who was shot while in a car on BR-316 in Teresina.

Mar 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Victim died in flames after robbery in Lahti – court releases two men from murder convictions

A Finnish court has overturned murder convictions for two men involved in a robbery that led to a victim's death by fire, although they received sentences for serious robbery and neglect of rescue operations.

Mar 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Immediate trial for the 2 thugs

Two 18-year-olds are facing an immediate trial for aggravated robbery and attempted murder following a brutal attack on a university student in Italy.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was sentenced to death in Alabama for a crime he did not commit, but two days before the execution his sentence was commuted

Charles Burton, sentenced to death for a robbery-related murder he didn't commit, had his execution halted by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey two days before it was scheduled to occur.

Mar 11 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man wanted for robbery and murder is arrested in the interior of SP

A man wanted for robbery and murder was arrested in São Roque, SP, using a false identity to obtain social benefits.

Mar 11 • 14:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Life Imprisonment Sought for Kim Seong-ho in Jewelry Store Robbery and Murder Case

Prosecutors are seeking life imprisonment for Kim Seong-ho, who is accused of murdering a jewelry store owner during a robbery in Bucheon, South Korea.

Mar 11 • 02:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice convicts 2 accused of killing university student in robbery in the East Zone of SP to more than 30 years in prison

Two men have been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for the robbery and murder of 20-year-old university student Beatriz Munhos in São Paulo.

Mar 10 • 20:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police apprehend teenager suspected of involvement in robbery that resulted in the murder of a driver in Recife; video shows the crime

A 17-year-old teenager has been apprehended in connection with the robbery and murder of taxi driver Victor Dantolli in Recife.

Mar 10 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Cell phone of young strangled woman in Santana was traded for crack; police investigate robbery followed by murder

A young woman was murdered in Santana, Brazil, with her cell phone exchanged for crack by the suspect, who has been arrested and confessed to the crime under the influence of drugs.

Mar 10 • 14:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Family of 14yo says Aidan Becker 'risked his life to save our son'

The family of a 14-year-old boy expresses their sorrow over the death of Aidan Becker, who died protecting their son from an alleged robbery attempt.

Mar 10 • 03:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Teenager who killed Ipswich woman Vyleen White appeals 16-year sentence

A teenager who murdered Ipswich woman Vyleen White during a robbery is appealing his 16-year prison sentence, claiming it is excessively harsh.

Mar 10 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates the authorship of the robbery resulting in the death of an American who was on vacation in Salvador

The Bahia Civil Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the robbery and murder of American citizen Abissa Kobenan Nkettia in Salvador.

Mar 9 • 21:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man charged with murder after alleged assault, robbery in CBD

A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder following an alleged assault and robbery that resulted in the death of a 62-year-old man in Perth's CBD.

Mar 9 • 06:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Convicted for the robbery and murder of a lawyer is arrested in Teresina; had been fugitive since 2025

Geison Bernardino de Sousa, convicted of the robbery and murder of lawyer Lílian Sâmara Nunes Barros, was arrested in Teresina after being fugitive for several years.

Mar 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Robbery Murder in Nagoya: 32-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Stealing Over 70 Million Yen in Jewelry

A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a man in Nagoya, where she stole jewelry valued at over 70 million yen.

Mar 6 • 12:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the Chief of the Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department? Uniting 350 People with Varied Backgrounds at the Rank of Superintendent

Takahiro Hata has been appointed as the new chief of the Investigative Division at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, which manages serious criminal cases such as murder and robbery.

Mar 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Causing Death of Acquaintance and Stealing Cash, Denies Allegations

A man has been arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of murdering an acquaintance by pouring boiling water on him and stealing cash.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM arrests man suspected of killing app driver in attempted robbery in Recife; video shows crime

A man was arrested in Recife for the murder of an app driver during a robbery attempt, with the incident captured on security footage.

Mar 5 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

App drivers protest after the death of a colleague in a robbery in Recife; suspects identified, says delegate

App drivers in Recife protested against street violence following the murder of their colleague, Victor Dantolli de Fontes de Souza, during an attempted robbery.

Mar 4 • 17:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Herrschinger Bloodshed: Life Sentence for Murder is Final

A man has received a final life sentence for murdering a 74-year-old retiree in Herrsching, Germany, using 13 knife wounds during a robbery.

Mar 4 • 15:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Suspicion of Forcing False Testimony on Kim Sung-tae... President Yoon Says 'Worse Than Murder'

Former Ssangbangwool Chairman Kim Sung-tae, in a leaked recording, claims he never gave money to Lee Jae-myung, prompting President Yoon to condemn prosecutor behaviors as 'worse than robbery, kidnapping, and murder.'

Mar 4 • 11:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon, shares article about Kim Seong-tae, saying ‘evidence fabrication by prosecutors is worse than murder’

President Yoon criticized the manipulation of evidence for political gain, asserting that it's a more heinous act than traditional crimes like robbery or murder.

Mar 4 • 00:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Former Nomura Securities Employee Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder and Robbery at Client's Home in Hiroshima

A former employee of Nomura Securities was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempted murder and robbery after stealing cash from an elderly client’s home in Hiroshima.

Mar 3 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Athens: The murder of a 92-year-old in 2017 has been solved

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested in Athens for the murder and robbery of a 92-year-old man in August 2017, as well as for a separate theft incident involving a 59-year-old man in 2023.

Mar 2 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Provincial Audience condemns a man to 28 years in prison for killing and robbing the canon of Valencia Cathedral

A man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for the murder and robbery of Alfonso López Benito, a 79-year-old canon of Valencia's Cathedral.

Mar 2 • 14:33 UTC
🇦🇷 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

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