A suspect in a Taiwan murder could be released in days. The case led to the extradition bill that set off Hong Kong’s protest movement.
Tag: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
He Acquitted 5 Men of Murder, Then Shot Himself
A judge’s dramatic act drew attention to his accusations that he was being pressured to unfairly convict five Muslims in Thailand’s insurgency-plagued south.
Notorious Pedophile Found Dead in U.K. Prison
Richard Huckle, 33, who may have sexually abused up to 200 children, was said to have been stabbed to death in his cell.
In Paris Knife Attack, Police Ask How They Missed a Killer in Their Midst
Angry calls for a shake-up emerged after prosecutors said a Muslim police technician who killed four colleagues had left a trail of warning signs.
Terrorism Motive Eyed in Paris Police Stabbing Attack
Anti-terrorism prosecutors took over the inquiry. The authorities did not say whether an interview with the suspect’s wife or analysis of his cellphone and computer had guided the decision.
Paris Police Question Knife Attack Suspect’s Wife as They Seek a Motive
The employee accused of killing four colleagues at Paris Police Headquarters on Thursday was shot dead by a young officer who had been on the job for just six days.
Knife Attack at Paris Police Headquarters Leaves 4 Dead
The assailant, an administrative employee who had worked at Police Headquarters since 2003, was also killed, an official said. His motive was not immediately clear.
Rapes and Killings of Children Haunt a Corner of Pakistan
Child sexual abuse cases keep surfacing in one eastern district, each more shocking. The police say a man has confessed to four recent killings.
Man Confesses to Brutal Killings That Terrorized South Korea, Police Say
A 56-year-old man has confessed to raping and murdering 14 women more than two decades ago, the police said in naming the suspect.
Top Bodyguard to 2 Saudi Kings Is Shot Dead
Gen. Abdulaziz al-Faghem, who oversaw protection for two Saudi kings, was shot and killed in what the Saudi news media called a personal dispute.