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Suspect in killings of 4 homeless men linked to other killingsupdated: Fri Feb 03 2012 05:30:00

The suspect in the stabbing deaths of four homeless men in Southern California is also being charged in connection with a double homicide last year, police said Thursday.

Judge postpones arraignment for Iraq war vet accused of killing homeless menupdated: Wed Jan 18 2012 20:37:00

A judge has postponed an arraignment hearing scheduled for a former Marine accused of fatally stabbing four homeless men in Southern California.

Iraq war vet charged with first-degree murder in 4 homeless men's deathsupdated: Wed Jan 18 2012 19:53:00

Prosecutors have yet to decide whether they will seek the death penalty in their murder case against Itzcoatl Ocampo, a 23-year-old Iraq war veteran accused of stabbing four homeless men to death in California, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said Tuesday.

Experts: Vets' PTSD, violence a growing problemupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 17:02:00

A man opens fire in a national park, killing a ranger who was attempting to stop him after he blew through a vehicle checkpoint.

PTSD: The invisible wounds of warupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 17:02:00

In 2010, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta looked at the toll post traumatic stress disorder has had on U.S. military personnel.

Police identify man arrested in killings of California homeless menupdated: Sun Jan 15 2012 17:05:00

Authorities on Sunday identified a man arrested in connection with a series of fatal attacks on homeless men in Southern California.

Man arrested after stabbing of apparent homeless man in California updated: Sat Jan 14 2012 04:44:00

Authorities in California have arrested a man who "generally fits the description" of a man suspected of killing several homeless people, Anaheim police said.

Police: Serial killer targeting California's homelessupdated: Fri Jan 06 2012 16:15:00

A manhunt for a serial killer is under way in Southern California after the fatal stabbings of three homeless men, authorities said.

Man back in court after allegedly using pencils, pen to stab three of his attorneys updated: Mon Dec 05 2011 02:02:00

Joshua Monson will be in a Washington state courtroom Monday, but he may not have a lawyer with him.

Man pleads guilty in N.Y. killing spreeupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 20:47:00

The man accused of killing four New Yorkers during a violent stabbing spree in February has pleaded guilty to several counts of murder, according to the Kings County, New York, district attorney's office.

Major League Baseball player stabbed to deathupdated: Tue Nov 22 2011 10:15:00

A Major League Baseball player was stabbed to death Monday in the Netherlands, police said.

Israeli police probe teen's stabbingupdated: Sun Oct 23 2011 06:45:00

An Israeli teen in central Jerusalem was hurt when a man stabbed him in the back and stomach, police said Sunday.

Two dead in Arizona air base stabbingupdated: Mon Sep 19 2011 03:31:00

Police in Glendale, Arizona are investigating the stabbing deaths of a husband and wife who were found dead on the grounds of Luke Air Force Base.

Hate crimes are a national problemupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 22:39:00

The security camera footage broadcast by CNN shows a grisly scene: a black man in Jackson, Mississippi, being fatally run over by a pickup truck after he was viciously beaten in a motel parking lot on a Sunday morning in June. Prosecutors say a group of white teens chose the man at random. They say the alleged ringleader, an 18-year-old now charged with murder, laughed about it afterward and boasted in a phone conversation about how he "ran that n----- over."

Fewer teens detained on night two of Philadelphia's earlier curfewupdated: Sun Aug 14 2011 18:28:00

Despite a stabbing incident involving two teenagers Saturday, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter gave an overall positive review Sunday to the city's early juvenile curfew, which went into effect this weekend.

Philadelphia's extended curfewupdated: Sun Aug 14 2011 18:28:00

After harsh words from the city's mayor, a stricter curfew is now in effect for young people. CNN's Susan Candiotti reports.

Weekend violence in Uyghur region kills 14updated: Sun Jul 31 2011 23:04:00

A blast in a northwest China city killed three people Sunday afternoon, state media reported. Police subsequently shot and killed four suspects and arrested four more.

Man arrested for murder claims Obama assassination planupdated: Thu Jul 07 2011 21:19:00

Are James V. McVay's statements the shocking confessions of a man who planned to kill the president? The exaggerated claims of someone seeking attention? The rantings of a lunatic?

Alleged rape, killing of gay rights campaigner sparks call for actionupdated: Thu May 05 2011 07:36:00

A 24-year-old who was stabbed to death in South Africa is the victim of "corrective rape," gay rights activists said Thursday, a crime where men attack lesbians in an attempt to reverse their sexual orientation.

Washington zoo stabbing suspect in custodyupdated: Tue Apr 26 2011 08:50:00

A youth was stabbed at the National Zoo Monday afternoon, and a person is in custody, officials told CNN.

SI.com: Reports: Dolphins' Marshall stabbed, in ICUupdated: Sat Apr 23 2011 11:53:00

Miami Dolphins' wide receiver Brandon Marshall is in intensive care after being stabbed, according to reports by multiple media outlets.

Man allegedly stabbed by woman in lacrosse scandal diesupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 11:09:00

A man who police say was recently stabbed by the accuser in the 2006 Duke University lacrosse scandal has died, the Durham County, North Carolina, medical examiner's office confirmed Thursday.

Duke lacrosse accuser arrested in boyfriend's stabbingupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 10:15:00

The woman who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape five years ago was arrested Sunday, suspected of stabbing her boyfriend, police said.

Netanyahu's view on Palestineupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 06:43:00

CNN's Piers Morgan reminds his viewers about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's view on Palestine.

Man indicted in New York stabbing spreeupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 17:07:00

A 23-year-old man accused of killing four people during a New York stabbing and carjacking spree was indicted Friday, prosecutors said.

Attorney appointed for suspect in deadly New York stabbing spreeupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 19:10:00

On the same day that a defense attorney was assigned to Maksim Gelman, accused of killing four during a New York City stabbing and carjacking spree, one of his surviving victims recalled the terror he felt during the alleged rampage.

4 killed in 28-hour NYC rampageupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 19:10:00

A New York man is in custody, charged with killing four and wounding four in 28 hours of terror. Stephanie Elam reports.

Suspect charged in deadly New York stabbing, carjacking spreeupdated: Sun Feb 13 2011 22:28:00

A man suspected in a series of stabbings and carjackings in New York was charged Sunday night with the murders of four people, authorities said.

Police: NYC man arrested after going on stabbing, hijacking spreeupdated: Sat Feb 12 2011 18:35:00

A New York man fatally stabbed three people, slashed at least five others, hit and killed one man with a car and hijacked two vehicles before being wrestled to the ground early Saturday while trying to break into the cab of a subway car, police said.

NYC police hunting for man accused of stabbing 3 to deathupdated: Sat Feb 12 2011 10:28:00

New York City police have launched a manhunt for a 23-year-old man who they claim fatally stabbed three people in the span of just over 11 hours Friday.

2010: Slaying in Israelupdated: Wed Jan 26 2011 12:09:00

From December 2010: An American woman is tied up and stabbed to death in Israel. Paula Hancocks reports.

Israeli police arrest 4 in American's deathupdated: Wed Jan 26 2011 12:09:00

Israeli police and security services have arrested four Palestinian men in connection with the December slaying of American tourist Kristine Luken, authorities said.

Report: 3 killed in stampede at night club in Hungaryupdated: Mon Jan 17 2011 03:07:00

Three women died after a stampede at a night club in Hungary's capital, state media reported.

Sheriff: Inmate tried to give serial stabbing suspect a poisoned appleupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 08:31:00

Authorities say a fellow inmate working in the kitchen of a Michigan jail tried to serve a poisoned apple to a serial stabbing suspect after the two had an altercation behind bars.

SI.com: The Bonus: UConn honors Jasper Howard's memory by reaching Fiesta Bowlupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 13:22:00

STORRS, Conn. -- The tears have long dried up, the rock at the north end of the UConn campus has been repainted dozens of times, the flames from the candlelight vigil have long burnt out and the residual smoke has cleared.

Book helps rediscover murdered Hollywood starupdated: Thu Dec 23 2010 08:57:00

Sal Mineo never had a second act to his career. Death deprived him of the chance.

Bus commuters injured in knife attackupdated: Tue Dec 21 2010 07:12:00

Police in Japan arrest a 27 year-old man after he stabbed and slashed commuters on a Tokyo bus. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

Coroner: Ohio women, boy were stabbed to death, dismemberedupdated: Thu Nov 25 2010 05:39:00

Preliminary autopsy results indicate that a missing woman, her son and friend were stabbed to death and dismembered last week, the Knox County, Ohio, Coroner's Office said Saturday.

'Blue-eyed butcher' sentenced to 20 yearsupdated: Thu Nov 04 2010 09:09:00

A Houston woman known as the "blue-eyed butcher" was resentenced Tuesday to 20 years for stabbing her husband some 200 times.

2004: 'Blue-eyed butcher' sentencedupdated: Thu Nov 04 2010 09:09:00

Susan Wright is found guilty of murder in 2004 for murdering her husband by stabbing him 193 times. KPRC reports.

Texas woman who stabbed husband to death gets second chance at sentencingupdated: Fri Oct 22 2010 22:00:00

A Texas woman who was sentenced to prison for stabbing her husband more than 200 times may have a chance at probation as a second jury reconsiders her sentence.

More charges filed against serial stabbing suspect, lawyers sayupdated: Thu Oct 21 2010 16:09:00

Two additional homicide charges were announced Thursday against a suspected serial stabber who was trying to board an overseas flight when he was arrested, Michigan authorities said.

More charges to be filed against serial stabbing suspect, lawyers sayupdated: Thu Oct 21 2010 11:28:00

Additional charges will be announced Thursday against a suspected serial stabber who was trying to board an overseas flight when he was arrested, Michigan authorities and the suspect's attorney said.

Stabbing victim's family speaksupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 20:41:00

CNN's Susan Candiotti talks with a stabbing victim's family after the arrest of a suspected serial killer.

People.com: Girl, 15, Pleads Guilty to Killing Mom in Her Sleepupdated: Tue Sep 21 2010 10:11:00

Tylar Witt faces 15 years to life in prison in a plea bargain

Stabbing suspect faces five new chargesupdated: Mon Sep 20 2010 17:24:00

Suspected serial stabber Elias Abuelazam, jailed in Michigan, was arraigned Monday on five new charges, a defense lawyer said.

Suspected serial stabber may face new chargesupdated: Sun Sep 19 2010 00:46:00

Suspected serial stabber Elias Abuelazam, jailed in Michigan, is expected to face new charges as early as Monday, a defense lawyer said.

People.com: 40-Year-Old Virgin Actor Found Guilty in Girlfriend's Stabbingupdated: Fri Sep 17 2010 11:27:00

Shelley Malil is convicted of attempted murder for knifing the woman more than 20 times

People.com: Steak Knife Mystery at 40-Year-Old Virgin Actor's Stabbing Trialupdated: Wed Sep 08 2010 19:48:00

A criminologist testifies DNA on the knife does not appear to belong to the suspect or the victim

Love triangle killer gets 27 years in prisonupdated: Fri Sep 03 2010 20:02:00

A Florida judge sentenced Rachel Wade, the 20-year-old woman convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight last year, to 27 years in prison Friday.

Stabbing suspect's preliminary hearing set for Septemberupdated: Tue Aug 31 2010 13:46:00

A September preliminary hearing has been set for stabbing suspect Elias Abuelazam, the man suspected of stabbing 18 victims in three states. Five people were killed in the attacks.

Serial stabbing suspect held without bondupdated: Tue Aug 31 2010 13:46:00

A man suspected in 18 attacks, including five fatal stabbings, has been ordered held without bond in Michigan.

Michigan slashing suspect to undergo psychiatric testsupdated: Fri Aug 27 2010 09:45:00

Elias Abuelazam, suspected of stabbing 18 victims in a three-state slashing spree, will be examined by a psychiatrist on Friday because there are concerns that he could harm himself, officials said.

Stabbing suspect: 'I didn't do anything'updated: Fri Aug 27 2010 09:45:00

Elias Abuelazam told reporters he "didn't do anything" as he faced charges in a serial killings case.

Stabbings suspect returns to Michigan from Georgiaupdated: Thu Aug 26 2010 17:18:00

A serial killing suspect was returned to Flint, Michigan, on Thursday amid tight security from Atlanta, Georgia.

Suspected serial killer extraditedupdated: Thu Aug 26 2010 17:18:00

Authorities say Elias Abuelazam will be flown to Michigan to face charges in a serial killings case. WJRT reports.

Serial killing suspect agrees to go to Michigan to face chargesupdated: Fri Aug 13 2010 17:17:00

Serial killing suspect Elias Abuelazam agreed in an Atlanta courtroom Friday to be sent back to Michigan to face charges.

Israeli, arrested at airport, is suspect in Michigan killingsupdated: Fri Aug 13 2010 05:11:00

A 33-year-old Israeli citizen was charged with assault with intent to murder in Michigan Thursday in connection with 18 stabbings that left five people dead across three states, according to a Michigan prosecutor.

13 stabbings, 5 dead in Flint, Michiganupdated: Thu Aug 12 2010 05:11:00

Flint, Michigan may have a knife wielding serial killer on its hands. CNN's Jim Acosta talked to a local reporter

13 stabbings, 5 deaths raise fears in Flint, Michiganupdated: Thu Aug 12 2010 05:11:00

Police in Flint, Michigan, are investigating 13 stabbings resulting in five deaths since late May that they believed have been committed by one man.

20 stabbings in three states linkedupdated: Tue Aug 10 2010 14:37:00

Police say 20 slayings, including five fatal stabbings, are linked to the same person. CNN's Jason Carroll reports.

Michigan stabbing suspect linked to Virginia, Ohio attacksupdated: Tue Aug 10 2010 14:37:00

A Michigan prosecutor said Tuesday that stabbing attacks in his state that killed five people are linked to similar attacks in Virginia and Ohio.

Police in Virginia, Michigan suspect link in stabbing attacksupdated: Tue Aug 10 2010 07:22:00

Police in Leesburg, Virginia, and Genesee County, Michigan, suspect three recent attacks in Leesburg are linked to the stabbing deaths of five people and injuries to 10 others in the Flint area.

16-year-old suspected in stabbing death of 11-year-old girlupdated: Tue Aug 03 2010 21:58:00

Two young sisters in Littlerock, California, were stabbed Tuesday, leaving one dead and the other critically injured, police said.

Aunt accused of stabbing niecesupdated: Tue Aug 03 2010 07:04:00

Police arrest a New York woman accused of stabbing her two young nieces. News 12 Westchester reports.

Police accuse woman of stabbing her two niecesupdated: Tue Aug 03 2010 07:04:00

A woman babysitting her two young nieces Saturday night was arrested after police say she stabbed the girls multiple times in their Katonah, New York, home across the street from property owned by Martha Stewart.

Priest stabbed to death in Mexico church, police sayupdated: Thu Jul 29 2010 08:38:00

An 80-year-old Roman Catholic priest was found stabbed to death in his church in the city of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, CNNMexico.com reported Thursday, citing state police.

Florida love triangle verdictupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 22:11:00

Rachel Wade, a 20-year-old Florida woman, was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder for stabbing a romantic rival.

Florida woman involved in love triangle guilty of murderupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 22:11:00

A 20-year-old Florida woman involved in a love triangle was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing her romantic rival in a fight 15 months ago.

Defendant: Stabbing was self defenseupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 09:54:00

Rachel Wade testifies in her murder trial that she feared for her life when she stabbed her rival to death.

'I never went after them,' love triangle stabbing defendant saysupdated: Fri Jul 23 2010 09:54:00

A 20-year-old Florida woman accused of fatally stabbing a romantic rival testified tearfully Thursday that she acted in self-defense after the victim and two friends attacked her.

Trial in deadly teen love triangle opens in Floridaupdated: Thu Jul 22 2010 17:32:00

Prosecutors in Pinellas County, Florida, on Wednesday sought to convince jurors that a young woman accused of stabbing to death an 18-year-old woman last year did not act in self-defense but intended to attack her because both women were fighting over the same man.

Man sentenced to 25 years in stabbing death of immigrantupdated: Wed May 26 2010 14:22:00

A Long Island, New York, man was sentenced to 25 years in prison -- the maximum -- Wednesday for his role in the stabbing death of an immigrant from Ecuador.

Manslaughter conviction in NY hate crimeupdated: Wed May 26 2010 14:22:00

Reaction is mixed after Jeffrey Conroy is convicted of manslaughter in the killing of an Ecuadorian immigrant.

Man arrested for eight stabbing deaths in Chinaupdated: Sat May 08 2010 22:07:00

A man was arrested in eastern China after police say he fatally stabbed eight people, including three family members, state-run media reported Sunday.

American priest found dead in Venezuelaupdated: Fri Apr 30 2010 11:21:00

An American priest has been stabbed to death in Venezuela, authorities in that country said in a statement.

Texas execution brings total to 454updated: Wed Apr 28 2010 11:51:00

Samuel Bustamante, convicted of the 1998 fatal stabbing of a man, was put to death in Texas on Tuesday.

College student attack a hate crime?updated: Tue Apr 20 2010 03:54:00

Was the stabbing attack on the president of the Chico State University student body racially motivated? KOVR reports.

California college's student president stabbed; hate crime allegedupdated: Tue Apr 20 2010 03:54:00

The student body president of California State University, Chico, was recovering Monday from stab wounds suffered in what police believe was a hate crime, officials said.

Long Island hate-crime slaying case goes to juryupdated: Mon Apr 19 2010 12:37:00

Jury deliberations are set to begin Wednesday morning in the case of a Long Island man charged with murder as a hate crime.

Closing arguments begin in Long Island hate crime trialupdated: Mon Apr 12 2010 13:27:00

Closing arguments are under way in the trial of a Long Island man charged with murder as a hate crime in the death of a Latin American immigrant.

Football player stabbed to death in Floridaupdated: Fri Mar 26 2010 10:28:00

A Florida International University football player was stabbed to death on campus, and the school's president said Friday that "we will not rest until the perpetrator is brought to justice."

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