Mom of Florida student held at gunpoint in Alabama remembers daughter's boyfriend as hero

Heather Lambert tells FOX 35 News that her daughter, Mikaya Paulus, was traumatized as she watched her boyfriend of more than four years, Adam Simjee, die in her arms.

Emerging crime capitals of America: These cities have the highest murders per capita

There are certain U.S. cities that have consistently battled violent crime — particularly homicide — throughout the past three decades: Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, even New York City.

Casey White charged with felony murder in death of jail guard Vicki White

Casey White, the inmate who escaped from an Alabama jail with corrections officer Vicky White, has been indicted for felony murder in connection to her death.

Alabama high school helps stage graduation for sick father

An Alabama man suffering from late-stage cancer got to see his son graduate from high school with help from school officials and his family.

Alabama church shooting: 3rd victim dies, police say

A third elderly church member who was shot when a man pulled out a handgun during a potluck dinner has died, police said Friday. 

Brother: Man shot by police near school had mental problems

Officials said a “potential intruder” went to several doors trying to get into Walnut Park Elementary School on Thursday while a summer literacy program was being conducted for nearly three dozen children.

Missing Chicago teen found in Alabama thanks to hotel employees; Michigan man charged with human trafficking

A 17-year-old who was recently reported missing from Chicago was found by police, thanks to the quick actions of Tuscaloosa hotel employees. A Michigan man is now facing human trafficking charges.

Sheriff: Alabama inmate Casey White, prison officer were prepared for a shootout

A murder suspect and the jailer who helped him escape from an Alabama lockup were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle and were prepared for a shootout when they were captured, an Indiana sheriff said Tuesday.

Alabama prison escape: Inmate Casey White seen in new mugshot photo

Records show murder suspect and convicted felon Casey White was booked into Vanderburgh County Jail in Evansville, Indiana, at 1:42 a.m. local time.

Alabama corrections officer Vicky White dies of self-inflicted gunshot in Casey White manhunt

Vicky White, the Alabama corrections officer who scandalized the country by allegedly walking a murder suspect and convicted felon out of the Lauderdale County Jail last month, has died. She was 56.

Casey White escape: Alabama inmate could try 'suicide by cop' as doc shows he wanted to ‘have police kill him'

As the manhunt for escaped Alabama inmate Casey Cole White and fugitive prison guard Vicky White moves into its 11th day, experts are warning that White may attempt "suicide by cop" like he has threatened in the past. In a 2015 warrant, where he was charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, White said he "wanted to kill her and have the police kill him. His only regret was that neither was successful."