Why murder Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused murder to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A 22-year-old Afghan migrant, identified as Ali Jaffal, has been charged with murder following a triple stabbing incident in Uxbridge. The incident occurred on Sunday, with the victims being a 54-year-old woman, a 69-year-old man, and a 67-year-old man. Jaffal appeared in court on Tuesday, facing charges of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. The community has paid tribute to one of the victims, a well-respected and dedicated worker. Neighbors rushed to help the victims, with some using baseball bats to try and save them. The alleged attacker, described as an Afghan refugee, injured a landlord in a frenzied knife attack before stabbing the dog walker to death.
July 9, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Wellington Hospital's maternity and gynaecology beds are safe after Health New Zealand's decision not to proceed with cuts. Meanwhile, a convicted poisoner who murdered his family using spiked beef Wellington in prison demands special treatment, and Brazilian defender Wellington Nascimento joins Sporting Cristal.
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Erin Patterson convicted for murdering her in-laws by lacing beef Wellington with death cap mushrooms.
July 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, accepted a plea deal, avoiding the death penalty. Prosecutors dropped the death penalty in exchange for his guilty plea, a move criticized by some victims' families who felt betrayed and denied closure.