The livestreamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.
Category: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
Suspect in Madeleine McCann Disappearance Refuses Interview With UK Police
Christian Brückner, the main suspect in the 2007 case, rejected an interview request ahead of his release this week from a German prison for a separate crime, the British police said.
Canadian Man Falsely Named as Charlie Kirk’s Shooter on Social Media
The 77-year-old former banker, who lives in Toronto, said he was “shocked” by the speed at which his photograph spread online.
Trump Administration Deports Jamaican Man to African Prison Years After U.S. Sentence
The case of Orville Etoria highlights a tension in President Trump’s deportation agenda, in which immigrants can be sent abroad and detained indefinitely.
Trump Administration Deports Jamaican Man to African Prison Years After U.S. Sentence
The case of Orville Etoria highlights a tension in President Trump’s deportation agenda, in which immigrants can be sent abroad and detained indefinitely.
Man From Russia Identified as Festival-Goer Found Dead at Burning Man
The man, Vadim Kruglov, 37, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” the authorities said. Officials are investigating his death as a possible homicide.
Kyiv Links Moscow to Killing of Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker
Ukraine said it had arrested a suspect in the murder of the politician, who had voiced anti-Russian views. The authorities did not explain how the suspect was tied to Moscow.
A Jamaican Man Served Time in the U.S., Then Was Deported to an African Prison
The case of Orville Etoria highlights a tension in President Trump’s deportation agenda, in which immigrants can be sent abroad and detained indefinitely.
Late-Night Killing of a Teenage Girl on a Bicycle Unnerves Amsterdam
A 17-year-old was stabbed to death as she rode home after a night out. Her killing has shaken a city where cycling safely at any hour is taken for granted.
Convicted Murderer Freed by Trump in Venezuelan Prisoner Swap Is Free in U.S.
At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.
5 Charged in U.C. Berkeley Professor’s Murder in Greece, Including His Ex-Wife
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who taught quantitative marketing at the Haas School of Business, was shot several times on July 4 outside Athens, the authorities said.
Ukrainian Intelligence Officer Is Shot to Death in Kyiv
The victim’s unit played a key role in Ukraine’s surprise attack inside Russian territory last summer.
Albert Ojwang Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go.
At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.
The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Is Opening to Tourists
Both American survivors of the mass suicide and murder and Guyanese have criticized the tour. But defenders say the site offers important lessons.
Refugees Worry: Is Nicaragua Running Assassination Operations in Costa Rica?
After a Nicaraguan human rights activist who had fled to Costa Rica was killed, concern has grown that the Ortega government may be targeting its enemies abroad.
London Man Who Killed a Boy With a Samurai Sword Receives Life Sentence
Prosecutors said Marcos Arduini Monzo experienced a drug-induced psychosis before going on a 20-minute rampage through the residential streets of northeast London.
Nearly 150 Report Being Jabbed With Needles at French Music Festival
France’s Interior Ministry reported that 145 people said they had been stabbed with needles at festival events across the country.
Austria Moves to Tighten Gun Laws After Deadly School Shooting
The government announced proposals to make it harder to buy a firearm after a gunman killed nine students and a teacher.
Graz, Austria, School Shooting: What to Know
Several people have been killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Graz, the country’s second-largest city, police said.
Gang Violence Grips Peru as Extortions and Killings Rise
Gangs are preying on local businesses demanding money and unleashing violence if they refuse. A surge in extortions has traumatized many parts of the country.
A Colombian Senator, Miguel Uribe, Is Shot at a Campaign Event
The brazen attack, captured on video, recalled the political violence of past decades. The senator arrived at a hospital in critical condition.
Colombian Senator Shot at Campaign Event
The condition of Miguel Uribe, who belongs to a conservative party and was seeking to be its presidential nominee, was not immediately clear.
Police Renew Searches in Madeleine McCann Investigation in Portugal
Portuguese police are combing an area near the resort where the British girl disappeared in 2007, as German authorities continue to investigate a suspect, Christian Brückner.
Liverpool FC Victory Parade: Car Driver Plows Into Crowd
It was not immediately clear if there were injuries. The police said they detained a man in connection with the crash as crowds gathered to celebrate a Premier League title.
U.S. Man Who Lived Abroad With Family’s Nanny Is Charged in Wife’s Murder
A man who appeared to be a grieving husband after he found his wife fatally shot at their Georgia business in 2006 was arrested this week and charged in her killing, officials said.
Killings in D.C. of Israeli Embassy Aides Echo 1973 Murder of Israeli Diplomat
In 1973, Col. Yosef Alon, an Israeli military attaché, was gunned down in front of his home in suburban Maryland. The gunman was never identified despite an extensive F.B.I. investigation.
Shooting Outside D.C. Jewish Museum Is Part of Global Surge in Antisemitism
Groups that monitor hate crimes said the Hamas attack in 2023 and the subsequent war had helped fuel tens of thousands of anti-Jewish incidents globally, including cases of verbal abuse and violence.
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky Were Israeli Embassy Workers Killed in D.C. Shooting
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky met while working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, her father said. Mr. Lischinsky had just bought an engagement ring, an official said.
2 Israeli Embassy Aides Are Fatally Shot Outside Event in Washington
The shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine” after he was taken into custody, officials said.
Israelis Shocked and Horrified by Embassy Shooting
Israeli leaders were quick to point fingers at their political opponents, suggesting that they were ultimately responsible for the shooting.
At Least 8 Dead After Shooting in South Africa
The police said they had started a manhunt and were investigating a possible motive.
Succès Masra, Opposition Leader in Chad, Is Arrested and Accused of Inciting Violence
A former prime minister and presidential candidate, Succès Masra, was detained by a government that has used the security forces and judiciary to quash opposition.
Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico
The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.
Peter Sullivan’s Murder Conviction Is Quashed After 38 Years in Jail
Peter Sullivan was found guilty of a brutal killing in 1987. But an appeals court overturned his conviction on Tuesday and ordered his immediate release.
13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru
The men were killed in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. The mine has also been a hotbed of illegal gold mining.
