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life in prison news

‘You are disgusting’: Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer

After Heuermann's 2023 arrest, prosecutors recovered what they described as a “blueprint” for the killings from his computer files. Among the documents was a series of checklists with other reminders.
Published on Jun 18, 2026 09:22 am IST

German prosecutors seek life sentence in deadly Christmas market attack

Life term demanded for man accused of 2024 Magdeburg car-ramming that killed six.
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 04:28 am IST

US court sentences gunman to life in prison after he tried to assassinate Trump

Delivering a blazing address at the hearing, Routh did not touch on any facts of the case but focused on foreign wars and his desire to be exchanged with political prisoners abroad.
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 04:04 am IST

German nurse gets life sentence for killing patients to ease workload at night

The crimes took place between December 2023 and May 2024.
Published on Nov 06, 2025 11:15 pm IST

Australia's 'mushroom murderer' Erin Patterson handed life in prison with parole

Convicted murderer Erin Patterson is escorted out of the Supreme Court of Victoria following the day's proceedings in a pre-sentencing hearing in Melbourne on August 25, 2025.
Published on Sept 08, 2025 06:29 am IST

A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case

A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ double-murder case
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:43 am IST

US dentist gets life term for wife’s murder; tried to prove she asked for death

Dentist James Craig, front right, is led away as Judge Shay Whitaker, back, looks on after verdict rendered in his murder trial in district court in Araphaoe Couty Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Centennial, Colo.
Updated on Jul 31, 2025 06:35 am IST

Idaho murder victim's aunt forgives Bryan Kohberger: ‘I’m here if you want to…'

Bryan Kohberger, 30, appears for his sentencing hearing after he was convicted in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four Idaho college students
Published on Jul 24, 2025 06:40 am IST

Karen Read trial verdict slipped? What does it mean exactly

Karen Read watches jurors enter the courtroom to resume deliberations during her trial at Norfolk Superior Court,
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 12:29 am IST

Florida man sentenced to life for killing 2-year-old girl by severing her spine

A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison after a toddler in his care died from severe internal injuries, including a broken spine.
Published on Jun 10, 2025 12:47 pm IST

Pakistani who wounded ex-PM Imran Khan in 2022 attack sentenced to life

Imran Khan was travelling in a convoy of vehicles on his way to a rally in Islamabad in November 2022
Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:39 pm IST

Two accused fined, awarded life terms by Agra court in 2018 case of girl set on fire

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:26 pm IST

Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences

Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
Published on Jan 01, 2025 08:33 am IST

Drunk woman let boyfriend suffocate to death inside suitcase, filmed videos

During the trial, Sarah Boone insisted she was a victim of domestic violence at the hands of Jorge Torres.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:47 pm IST

Convicted murderer released in the '90s agrees to life sentence on 2 new murder charges

Convicted murderer released in the '90s agrees to life sentence on 2 new murder charges
Published on Oct 02, 2024 01:50 am IST

Teen killer gets life in prison for fatally shooting mom, injuring stepdad

Carly Madison Gregg, 15, appears before Rankin County Circuit Court Judge Dewey Arthur concerning Gregg's competency to stand trail and her mental health during a hearing hearing at the Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon, Miss., Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Barbara Gauntt/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)\
Published on Sept 21, 2024 07:22 pm IST

TikToker's fate decided after murdering estranged wife and suspected boyfriend

A California judge sentenced TikToker Ali Abulaban to life in prison without parole for murdering his estranged wife and her suspected lover.
Published on Sept 07, 2024 07:42 am IST

US death row inmate to get life in prison after DNA testing weakens conviction

US death row inmate to get life in prison after DNA testing weakens conviction
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 04:06 am IST

Man who confessed to killing 4 people in Maine, including his parents, sentenced to life in prison

Man who confessed to killing 4 people in Maine, including his parents, sentenced to life in prison
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:25 am IST

Colorado gay nightclub killer due to plead guilty to federal charges, get life in prison

Colorado gay nightclub killer due to plead guilty to federal charges, get life in prison
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 03:33 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh: Man gets life term for cutting open pregnant wife's stomach

A man who cut open his pregnant wife's stomach in September 2020 to know the gender of his unborn child, has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in Uttar Pradesh.
Published on May 25, 2024 11:53 am IST

Michigan man jailed for up to 100 years for torturing autistic brother to death

Paul Ferguson faces up to 100 years in jail for helping his mother torture and starve his 15-year-old autistic brother to death.
Published on Feb 29, 2024 01:35 am IST

Chandigarh: Man to spend life in jail for killing co-worker in Sector 27

Hailing from Attari, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Budhi Lal, alias Golu, aged 23, was convicted under Sections 302 (murder) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of offence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court also fined him 13,000. (Getty Images/Purestock)
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 09:44 am IST

4 sentenced to life in prison without remission in Lajpat Nagar blast case

A bench of justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol sentenced Mirza Nissar Hussain and Mohammad Ali Bhatt, who were acquitted by the Delhi high court in November 2012, to life in prison and ordered them to surrender immediately. The top court also upheld the life sentences awarded to Mohammad Naushad and Javed Ahmed Khan by the Delhi high court. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 01:57 am IST

Chandigarh: 21-year-old to spend life in prison for murdering teen

The 21-year-old was also fined 10,000 for commission of offence punishable under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code. (Getty Images/Purestock)
Updated on May 05, 2023 01:29 am IST

Man sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting 7-year-old

Investigators said the man, who was arrested after remaining on the run for six days, appears to have abused other children as well.
Updated on Nov 28, 2020 11:40 am IST

Sex-trafficking victim set free in case championed by Kardashian, Rihanna

A sex-trafficking victim was released from a Tennessee prison on Wednesday after serving 15 years for killing a man who paid to have sex with her.
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 10:14 am IST

US man kills father for cutting his allowance, convicted

The son has schizophrenia and other psychiatric problems. His lawyer said Gilbert Jr. was too mentally ill to understand the consequences of shooting his father.
Updated on Jun 29, 2019 09:51 am IST

Indian-American foster father gets life sentence for death of toddler Sherin Mathews

Sherin Mathews. (Photo courtesy Mother Teresa Anath Sewa Ashram)
Updated on Jun 27, 2019 08:38 am IST

New York sex cult leader’s ‘out there’ lifestyle not a crime, says lawyer

Nxivm leader Keith Raniere, facing charges including racketeering, sex trafficing etc is shown in this courtroom sketch in US Federal Court in New York.
Updated on Jun 19, 2019 07:43 am IST