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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A self-styled street preacher accused in a deadly plot to lure men with Craigslist job offers in Ohio and then rob them has been found guilty of aggravated murder and could face the death penalty.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Investigators say a Florence woman found dead in her home by a co-worker was likely the victim of foul play.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Flags around Columbia are being flown at half-staff in memory of the three fallen South Carolina Guardsmen.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Three South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan are expected to return home next week.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Police have not identified the gunman and say they don't know what motivated the killing.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Ga. executes Davis, who drew legions of supporters but found no court to throw out conviction.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Hundreds gathering in USC’s Russell House Friday for a memorial service for Dr. Jennifer Lee Wilson. She was stabbed to death over the weekend in her Columbia home.

Friday, June 18, 2010  A man accused of killing his wife, two children and mother-in-law in their suburban Boston home is set to be arraigned.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  SeaWorld and the family of a trainer slain by a killer whale want to prevent video of the attack from becoming public.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Family attorney: Slain Fla. couple made small donation to suspect's self-defense program

Monday, July 06, 2009  South Carolina law enforcement officials say a burglary suspect slain in North Carolina is the serial killer who shot five people to death in South Carolina in recent days.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009  Family of slain Kansas abortion provider says clinic will be 'permanently closed'

Saturday, June 06, 2009  Tiller's funeral at College Hill United Methodist Church also drew small groups of protesters. Police and federal marshals provided heavy security.

Sunday, February 15, 2009  Two sheriffs in western New York say a 34-year-old man has been arrested after two people were killed outside a hospital and a couple were slain at their home.

Thursday, December 04, 2008  The parents of a man charged with killing his 7-year-old son have reached an agreement with the child's mother on where to bury the boy.