A 50-year-old teacher, Tad Cummins, is accused of kidnapping his teenage student, Elizabeth Thomas, and fleeing across the United States. The pair's journey reportedly included claims of mind control, with Cummins allegedly plotting to kayak to Mexico.

Joshua Demarshall Andrews has been charged with the killing of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Glynis Jackson, after allegedly abducting her from a Nissan plant in Canton, Miss.

Andrews shot Jackson on Jan. 27, causing her death as she attempted to escape and was struck by a passing vehicle.

Andrews faces charges of capital murder, possessing a firearm as a felon, and first-degree murder related to Jackson's unborn child.

He turned himself in to authorities at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

The driver of the vehicle that hit Jackson has not been identified for potential charges.

No information on Andrews' plea or attorney was provided.

A man accused of murdering a 9-year-old boy in Newark appeared in court, facing first-degree murder charges.

The suspect, Jesse J. Dunbar II, pleaded not guilty and will return to court soon.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office worked diligently on the case, resulting in the suspect's arrest.

Despite a reward being offered, no one claimed it due to police work leading to the arrest.

The shooting, which also injured another man, was a tragic event with no justifiable motive.

The victim, Yasin Morrison, was described as a sweet and loving boy, deeply missed by his family.