Killer Parents

Often met with shock and outrage, this type of crime is considered one of the most heinous, which refers to parents or caregivers who intentionally cause the death of their own kids, whether through physical violence, neglect or other means.

Mistress & Child Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument

Defense attorney J. Eduardo "Eddie" Pena delivers closings in TX v. Burgos-Aviles. The defendant faces two counts of capital murder. More

July 6, 2023

Sarah Turney Testifies About Day of Alissa’s Disappearance

Sarah Turney said that a note her sister allegedly left said that she was going to California and that she took $300. More

July 6, 2023

Prosecutor holds up Baby Dominic's Baby Yoda tee shirt.

Mistress & Child Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument

The prosecutor delivers the state's closings in TX v. Burgos-Aviles. Burgos-Aviles is accused of murdering his mistress and their baby. More

July 6, 2023

Missing Sister Murder Trial: Defense Opening Statements (Partial)

Defense attorney Jamie Jackson says Michael Turney did not kill his stepdaughter and that he was active in her search when she went missing. More

July 6, 2023

Detective Raimundo Dhani Garcia testifies in the Burgos case.

Detective Testifies About Puncture Wound on Baby Dominic’s Leg

An 18-gauge needle in Ronald Anthony Burgos-Aviles' gym bag is believed to have been consistent with the injury that baby Dominic had. More

July 6, 2023

The Disappearance of Harmony Montgomery: Crystal Sorey Interview – Court TV Podcast

The Court TV Podcast features Vinnie Politan in a one-on-one interview with Harmony Montgomery’s biological mother Crystal Sorey. More

July 6, 2023

Alexee Traviso is seen on surveillance video running down a hospital hallway.

Autopsy Report Released for Newborn Found in Hospital Trash

Alexee Traviso has been charged in the death of her newborn baby, whose autopsy report lists the cause of death as 'entrapment.' More

July 5, 2023

Analyzing Parents Who Kill

As Chad Doerman appears in court, a closer look at high-profile cases where parents were convicted of murdering their children. More

July 5, 2023

Chad Doerman stands in a green shirt in a still frame from bodycamera video

Bodycamera Video Shows Chad Doerman After Arrest

The video shows the father accused of killing his three young children, execution-style, as he was processed following his arrest. More

July 5, 2023

Detective Raimundo Garcia testifies to text messages shown on the screen

Mistress & Child Murder Trial: Jury Sees Victim’s Text Messages

A detective testified to text messages from Grizelda Hernandez's phone that indicate she did surveillance on Burgos-Aviles. More

July 5, 2023

Split screen. Left shows Raymond Anthony Burgos-Aviles sitting with his hand to his face at the counsel table in court, right shows detective Raimundo Dhani Garcia testifying.

Detective Describes Burgos-Aviles’ Behavior at Crime Scene

Lead detective Raimundo Dhani Garcia described Ronald Anthony Burgos-Aviles as pale and wide-eyed, and said he was holding a statement. More

July 5, 2023

Missing Sister Murder Trial: Loved Ones Remember Alissa Turney

Michael Turney is accused of killing teen stepdaughter Alissa Turney in 2001. Alissa's sister used social media to keep attention on the case. More

July 5, 2023

Chad Doerman, accused of executing 3 sons, appears in court

Attorneys representing Doerman have requested funding from the court to get mental health counseling for their client. More

July 5, 2023

Chad Doerman at a July 5 pretrial hearing.

Details revealed as Chad Doerman pleads not guilty to executing three sons

VIDEO: Chad Doerman appeared in court for a pretrial hearing. Cops say Doerman confessed to lining up his sons before killing them execution-style. (7/5/23) More

July 5, 2023