A school secretary in Union City, Indiana, Alicia Hughes, is now facing new charges in a case involving alleged relationships with students. Police say they found additional evidence after searching her phone, which led to more serious allegations being filed. Hughes was already accused of inappropriate contact with students, and the new findings have escalated the case. Law&Crime's Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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There’s a major update in the case of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn, who is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, inside their Ohio home while their two daughters were nearby. Flynn claimed an intruder was responsible, but police later arrested him and charged him with her murder. Now, just weeks before trial, his defense team is asking for more time as new evidence continues to come in. Law&Crime's Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A Massachusetts mother has been charged with murdering her two young children after they were found dead during a welfare check in Vermont. Court records reveal Janette MacAusland was in an ongoing custody and divorce battle with her husband. MacAusland now faces multiple murder charges. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A Florida man, Hisham Abugharbieh, is accused of murdering University of South Florida students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy after they were reported missing, with police alleging the killings were premeditated. Investigators say his suspicious behavior, shifting stories, physical injuries, and alleged disturbing online searches, including questions to ChatGPT about disposing of bodies and evading detection, helped build the case against him. Authorities later found Limon’s body and evidence of a violent crime, and Abugharbieh was arrested after a SWAT standoff, now facing two counts of first-degree murder while Bristy remains missing but presumed dead. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Newly released bodycam footage shows 12-year-old Eve Rogers interacting with police just a week before she was found dead in her Connecticut home under suspicious and disturbing circumstances. Investigators say evidence at the scene, including pills, signs of possible sexual assault, and DNA results, led to the arrest of her stepfather, Anthony Federline, who now faces charges of first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, with a murder investigation still ongoing. As authorities continue analyzing evidence and exploring potential additional suspects, the case raises urgent questions about what happened inside the home in the days leading up to Eve’s death. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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An award-winning university chef is now at the center of a shocking murder case after police say a violent incident unfolded inside a UMass Amherst campus hotel on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. According to investigators, 36-year-old Jeffrey MacDonald allegedly fought with officers at the scene before confessing to brutally beating a woman—reported to be his wife—to death. As the police report reveals chilling details about what transpired — Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A Florida teen, Timothy Hudson, is facing adult charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault in the death of his stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise, where she was found hidden in their shared stateroom after dying from mechanical asphyxiation. Despite the severity of the allegations, Hudson remains free under supervision, as prosecutors argue he is a danger to the public while his defense insists he has followed all release conditions and should not be detained. Now, a judge must decide whether Hudson stays out of jail or is taken into custody, as disturbing new evidence and family tensions continue to emerge in the case. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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A vibrant and adventurous California woman, Joanna Shields, was found dead along a remote Big Sur hiking trail, leaving investigators scrambling to determine how someone so active and full of life met such a mysterious end. Hikers who discovered her body described unsettling details, including marks on her neck and a head injury, along with a nervous man claiming to be her friend who gave a confusing account of her final moments. While authorities say her death is suspicious, an autopsy has not determined a cause. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Police bodycam captures officers confronting Katie Austin Lee moments after she fatally stabbed her son, as she’s found holding a knife and later taken to the hospital. In a tearful interrogation, Lee claims she drugged and killed him because he didn’t want to turn 18, insisting it was his wish, but admits the plan spiraled into a violent struggle. Prosecutors used her own statements against her, ultimately leading to her guilty plea for second-degree murder and a sentence of 60 to 90 years in prison. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Alec Hegge, an Indiana therapist for individuals with autism, was sentenced to 91 years in prison after a federal investigation linked him to an Ohio nanny involved in the production of child sexual abuse material. During a lengthy interrogation with local police and Homeland Security, Hegge transitioned from discussing his online interactions to admitting to the exploitation of his own children and the purchase of illicit content. The case concluded with Hegge pleading guilty to multiple counts of child molestation and exploitation, while his associate, Molly Elisabeth Duncan, also faces sentencing following her own guilty plea in federal court. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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