Janette Macausland appeared emotional in court as prosecutors detailed allegations that she strangled her two young children inside their upscale Massachusetts home before driving to Vermont with a severe neck wound. Authorities say Macausland confessed to her aunt that she had killed the children, prompting a welfare check that led police to discover 7-year-old Kai and 6-year-old Ella dead inside the family home. The shocking case unfolded amid an ongoing divorce and custody battle, and Macausland is now being held without bail as prosecutors pursue murder charges. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Prosecutors say Lee Gilley, the Texas man accused of strangling his pregnant wife Christa Gilley to death, cut off his GPS monitor and fled through Canada to Italy just weeks before his capital murder trial was set to begin. Authorities allege Gilley traveled using forged Belgian documents under the fake name “Lejeune Jan Luc Olivier,” but Italian officials detained him after the documents failed inspection, leading to new federal charges tied to interstate flight to avoid prosecution. As investigators uncover alleged plans to flee the country and prosecutors prepare evidence about Gilley’s behavior before and after Christa’s death, his high-profile attorney insists the escape does not show guilt and claims his client was simply scared. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Authorities are searching for Craig Berry, a retired Army Special Forces veteran accused of shooting and attempting to kill his wife before fleeing into the remote wilderness along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. Investigators say Berry is highly trained in survival, may be armed with a handgun and extra ammunition, and could even have outside help, making the manhunt especially dangerous. His wife is expected to survive, but with Berry still missing days later, officials warn he remains a serious threat as the search intensifies. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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The case against Lee Gilley, accused of strangling his pregnant wife, took a dramatic turn after authorities say he fled the U.S. ahead of his capital murder trial. Prosecutors allege Gilley killed his wife, Christa, whose death also claimed the life of their unborn child, while living what they describe as a “double life.” Despite being out on bond with a GPS monitor, officials say he tampered with the device and made his way to Italy, where he is now in custody. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A DoorDash driver went viral after claiming she was sexually assaulted during a delivery, saying she was deactivated by DoorDash and ignored by police while trying to seek justice online. But investigators in Oswego County say the man at the center of her allegation was not a predator, but an incapacitated customer who was unconscious due to alcohol. Now, police allege she recorded and posted video of him inside his home without consent, leading to felony charges for unlawful surveillance and dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image. Law&Crime's Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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New details have emerged in the cruise ship death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, as her father speaks out about what he saw when her body was discovered. Prosecutors say her 16-year-old stepbrother Timothy Hudson was the only person seen entering the stateroom the night she died and is now facing serious federal charges as an adult. Court records and new filings outline disturbing allegations, along with key evidence that will be central at trial. Law&Crime's Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A student teacher was pulled out of class after authorities said a disturbing social media post caught the FBI’s attention, and bodycam video showed deputies confronting Kristen Volpe inside the school as she claimed it was just a joke. Investigators said the post referenced shooting a student or even an entire school, which led to serious consequences. Law&Crime's Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A North Carolina mother, Gudrun Linda Casper Leinenkugel, is accused of poisoning her daughter with acetonitrile-laced wine during Thanksgiving dinner, killing her and sickening others, while allegedly searching the chemical online beforehand and asking about life insurance afterward. Investigators now believe the case may be part of a disturbing pattern, linking her to a 2007 death involving the same poison and prompting authorities in another state to reexamine her ex-husband’s death. Despite pleading not guilty, the shocking allegations, paired with suspicious behavior and new evidence, have turned the case into a sprawling, multi-death investigation. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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New details are emerging about Jeffrey Macdonald, a once-celebrated chef at University of Massachusetts Amherst, now accused of killing his wife inside a campus hotel room. Investigators say his behavior raised alarms in the hours leading up to the alleged murder, including a bizarre incident on campus and a chilling 911 call reporting a body inside the hotel. Law&Crime's Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A substitute teacher’s shocking classroom meltdown is caught on bodycam as students scramble and police rush in to take control. Authorities say the situation escalated from erratic behavior to alleged assault of a student, raising serious questions about what led to the disturbing scene. As new details emerge about the teacher’s mental state and the charges she now faces, Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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