Florida has executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in 2008 so he could get on death row and avoid spending the rest of his days in jail.
Kathan Guzman was convicted last year of murdering 19-year-old Dalia Grayson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Arizona detective John Byrd has been arrested and charged in his wife's death after he allegedly strangled her and locked her body in their bedroom before fleeing the scene.
Police said a suspect was arrested in Louisiana and charged with murder after an 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and killed in Texas.
Her father posted a message on Twitter, writing that she "has inspired so many to live, travel and leave unhealthy relationships."
Brian Laundrie's parents discovered a handgun was missing when they voluntarily surrendered their firearms to law enforcement.