Jury to Decide Fate of Tanner Horner in Athena Strand’s Murder Case

Tanner Horner admits guilt in 7-year-old Athena Strand’s death. Jurors now weigh death penalty in emotional trial after FedEx driver plea.

Stepfather Charged with Child Sex Crimes Amid Search for Missing Katelin Akens

James Branton arrested on eight sex crime charges linked to Katelin Akens’ case. Forensic teams search his Spotsylvania property for clues.

Family Mourns Robert Stokes, Victim in Metro Employee Dispute

Robert Stokes, 44, father of four, killed by Metro colleague Terrell Cross in Friendship Heights. Wife Kristal recalls tragic news delivery.

Former Stepfather of Missing Woman Arrested; Property Searched in Virginia

James Branton, linked to missing Katelin Akens, faces sex offense charges. Spotsylvania police search his Partlow property, seeking new leads.

Katelin Akens’ Stepfather Charged with Multiple Sex Offenses in Virginia

James Branton, last to see missing Katelin Akens in 2015, faces sex offense charges. Her luggage was found in a ditch,...

Virginia Stepfather Charged with Sex Crimes Linked to Missing Teen Case

James Branton, 46, faces charges tied to alleged abuse of Katelin Akens, missing since 2015, as investigators search his Spotsylvania home.

Stepfather Charged with Child Sex Crimes Linked to Katelin Akens’ Disappearance

James Branton, stepfather of missing teen Katelin Akens, faces child sex charges in Spotsylvania. Forensic search underway on his property.

Conflicting Texts Complicate Tyler Robinson’s Utah Shooting Case

Tyler Robinson’s surrender contradicts texts suggesting a shootout plan. Legal experts question the impact on Kirk’s Utah Valley University case.

Virginia Man Charged with Sex Crimes Years After Stepdaughter Vanishes

James Branton, 46, faces sex crime charges dating to 2006. He was last to see Katelin Akens, 19, before her 2015...

Expert Witness Raises Concerns Over Jury Bias in Tyler Robinson Case

Defense for Tyler Robinson calls Bryan Edelman, Ph.D., to argue social media’s role in pretrial bias. Robinson, 22, faces death penalty.