Woman charged with murder after falsely claiming daughter's abduction

A woman who initially claimed her 3-year-old daughter was abducted has now been charged with murder after a child's remains were found. Her boyfriend has also been arrested in connection with the case.

Remains found in Syria

Remains of three people found at a site in northern Syria, identities not confirmed, unknown if any were Americans. Syria has denied claims of abducting Americans. Rebels ousted Assad in Damascus in December. Back-channel talks with Syria have been unsuccessful.

Investigation to Find Remains of American Hostages Murdered by ISIS in Syria

An intelligence and security company is leading an investigation to find the remains of American hostages murdered by ISIS more than a decade ago in Syria. The recovery mission, funded by the Qatari government, has unearthed human remains in shallow graves and is conducting DNA analysis to identify the victims. The operation is taking place in a village near the city of Aleppo, on a hill considered holy and symbolic by ISIS.

Funeral Home Mishandling of Remains in Colorado

A funeral home in Colorado mishandled remains by abandoning bodies to decay at room temperature instead of providing a 'green burial.' The owners were ordered to pay $950 million to affected families and face criminal charges for various offenses, including abusing corpses and fraud. The incident led to public outrage and prompted new regulations in Colorado's funeral industry.

Missing Texas College Student Caleb Harris

Human remains discovered near apartment of missing Texas college student Caleb Harris, police investigating. Remains found in well at wastewater collection plant, no obvious signs of homicide. Advanced decomposition hinders identification and cause of death determination.

Efforts to find remains of missing U.S. service members

Efforts to find the remains of missing U.S. service members have shifted from Vietnam War-era cases to older ones from WWII and the Korean War.

Utah Squatter Pleads Guilty to Murder of Farmer

Utah squatter James Brenner pleads guilty to second-degree murder of 19-year-old Dylan Rounds after video evidence recovered from victim's phone. Brenner led detectives to victim's remains in exchange for reduced charges. Family calls for stiffer punishments for violent criminals.

Identification of Remains of a Soldier from Michigan Killed in Korean War

The remains of a 17-year-old soldier from Michigan who was killed in the Korean War in 1950 have been identified and will be buried in his home state.

Chilean Nun Keeps Deceased Friend in Suitcase

An 80-year-old nun in Chile was discovered wheeling a suitcase containing the remains of her deceased friend, whom she had kept in the suitcase for a year out of affection.

Murder of Dylan Rounds

Dylan Rounds, a 19-year-old farmer from Utah, went missing and his suspected killer, James Brenner, has been charged with murder after leading detectives to the teen's remains. His mother, Candice Cooley, is calling for stiffer penalties and justice for her son.

Identification of Body from Niagara Falls in 1990

Body identified as Buffalo man who went missing in Niagara Falls in 1990 and washed up on the shores of Lake Ontario in 1992 after drifting 130 miles. DNA technology helped identify the remains after 30 years.

Remains of Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Possibly Found in Florida

The remains of a 16-year-old girl missing for nearly 20 years may have been found buried under a trailer in Ormond Beach, Florida. The suspect in the case, Brian Donley, has already passed away, so prosecution is not possible.