Stephen Houk is presumed to be armed and, as of Wednesday, still on the loose. His children, whom he is accused of kidnapping, are safe, and were last photographed playing at a police precinct, moments away from being reunited with their mother.

Prosecutors say text messages were the key element in a ruse by William Riley Gaul to lure his ex-girlfriend outside the house where she was gathered with friends. Two nights later, Walker was found dead - shot once by a bullet fired through her bedroom wall.

The 72-year-old former police officer who authorities say is the Golden State Killer appeared in court Wednesday while lawyers tried to limit evidence that could be admitted, including photos of his genitals that prosecutors say could link him to the killer's alleged string of rapes.

A Cleveland mother accused of killing her 5-year-old disabled son and burying him in the backyard of her home gave birth to her tenth child while in jail awaiting trial on murder charges. via Knit