Ben Brachfeld is an Associate Crime Editor at PEOPLE. He has a strong background in crime and justice reporting, having previously covered New York City's mass transit system and various judicial topics, including court proceedings and legal reform. Ben's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Bronx Times, QNS.com, AOL, Inc., and People Magazine.
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By: Ben Brachfeld, Nicole Acosta
Nicole Acosta, Ben Brachfeld NEED TO KNOW Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions were reversed on appeal
The former lawyer's convictions for the murders of his wife and adult son have been overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court
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The Murdaugh family's longtime housekeeper said that before the deaths of his wife and kids, Alex Murdaugh was spending extensive time sitting in his bed watching crime shows.
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Debra Newton has been sentenced on custodial interference charges after abducting her daughter Michelle Newton at age 3.
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Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who has represented Michael Jackson and Scott Peterson, revealed his biggest regret from the high-profile trials, as well as what keeps him up at night, while speaking onstage at CrimeCon 2026 in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 30.
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Ben Brachfeld NEED TO KNOW A Florida daycare worker is charged with assault and battery
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By: Ben Brachfeld
Harvey Marcelin was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Susan Leyden.
By: Ben Brachfeld
NEED TO KNOW Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the murders of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark
By: Ben Brachfeld
The fight was captured on a livestream amid celebrations of the Knicks' razor-thin Game 4 victory
By: Ben Brachfeld
Ben Brachfeld NEED TO KNOW Prosecutors intend to subpoena Tiger Woods' medical records, according to court papers filed on June 13
