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Gang hopeful wins Supreme Court case, manslaughter conviction to be quashed
Justin Burke has maintained he didn't know Shayne Heappey would be stabbed.
'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest
'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'
Motorist terrorised after accidentally merging into gang convoy en route to deadly attack
A short time later, patched Head Hunter Charles Pongi would be killed.
Prestigious student claims he broke skulls of roommates with hammer while sleepwalking
The teen also said he was 'on a mission' to protect himself from a zombie apocalypse.
Country star makes first statement after Nashville arrest
Country singer was arrested after throwing a chair off a six-storey building's rooftop.
Boy confesses to killing sleeping man when he was 8yo
Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing.
Man who raped Dutch tourist denied parole for eighth time
Keith Anthony McEwen abducted a Dutch couple on their honeymoon.
'Appalling guidance as a mother': Over-protective mum jailed for murderer son's false alibi
It wasn't the first time Donna Dodds tried to pervert justice for her wayward son.
'You deserve the death sentence': Partner confronts Angela Blackmoore's killers
The pregnant Christchurch mum was murdered while her 2-year-old slept nearby.
Albany axe attacker named, to be detained in psychiatric care after acquittal
The man was acquitted of responsibility for the attacks at Chinese restaurants.
‘Not fit-for-purpose’: Damning report on police's stalking risk assessment following murder
The AUT law student went to police with concerns eight weeks before she was killed.
Violence was never far from surface for 'bully' who died of stab wounds, his family says
Challas Nathan died from stab wounds after a fight with his younger brother.
Joel Cauchi's parents reveal last video call with killer son
Cauchi's parents have detailed their fears before their last contact with their son.
O.J. Simpson’s net worth revealed: ‘He died without penance’
He passed away without giving 'penance' to the families of his victims.
Identity revealed of defendant accused of killing security guard at Auckland reserve
The victim was found dead at Royal Reserve in Massey a week before Christmas.
US man kills Uber driver after scam calls target both of them
William Brock, 81, has been charged with murder and could face a life sentence.
Crown to not pursue murder charge against alleged getaway driver in fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
Henry Fred has a terminal illness, the court was told.
Man who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughter
The unconscious victim was left in a hotel room for a week after suffering a brain bleed.
Australian woman dead after suspected mushroom drink poisoning
Police are investigating a potential poisoning of a drink she consumed.
Brother recounts anger, shame after killing sibling at birthday party
‘I’m sick of it. It’s my 19th birthday. I’m not f***ing getting a hiding today.'
Sydney mall killer Joel Cauchi's chilling Google search before attack
New evidence has revealed more about the Bondi killer's intentions.