Jane Velez-Mitchell

Mom runs down daughter's alleged kidnapper

By Richard Dool

updated 9:48 AM EDT, Fri May 17, 2013

A mother in Albuquerque chased down a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter, ramming her car into his and preventing him from driving off.

According to HLN affiliate KOAT, police say David Jesus Hernandez got out of his car and grabbed a 4-year-old girl as she was walking her bicycle into her apartment complex. Hernandez then allegedly shoved her into his car, got in and drove off. According to KOAT, a group of teenagers saw it all happen and ran to find the girl's mother.

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Filed under: Crime

Should 'The Juice' be loose?

By Richard Dool

updated 5:51 PM EDT, Mon May 13, 2013

O.J. Simpson was back in court on Monday to try and overturn his convictions for armed robbery and kidnapping. In 2008, Simpson was convicted after attempting to steal football memorabilia he says belonged to him. Simpson was sentenced to up to 33 years in prison. He says that he received bad legal advice and is seeking a new trial. Simpson is expected to take the stand during this hearing.

Jane Velez-Mitchell debates Simpson’s claims with a panel of legal experts.

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Filed under: Crime, Oj simpson

Caryn Kelley accused of killing her boyfriend

By Richard Dool

updated 11:57 AM EDT, Fri May 10, 2013

Captivated by the Jodi Arias trial? Meet Caryn Kelley...

Caryn Kelley is accused of killing her boyfriend, Phillip Peatross on July 27, 2011 in her College Park, Florida home. Peatross died from a single gunshot wound to his face. But what exactly happened that night is unclear.

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Filed under: Crime, Caryn kelley

Jodi Arias trial nears end

By HLNtv.com Staff

updated 7:23 PM EDT, Wed April 24, 2013

When court is done for the day, the conversation is only just beginning. Watch HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" nightly at 10 p.m. on HLN.

After nearly four months, the end is finally in sight for the Jodi Arias murder trial. Today, the judge announced that closing arguments will begin on Thursday, May 2, meaning the jury should get the case by the end of next week.

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Filed under: Crime

Life on death row

By Richard Dool

updated 3:59 PM EDT, Tue April 09, 2013

Christine Towery's brother, Robert Towery, was executed by lethal injection in Arizona in March of 2012. She knows exactly what Jodi Arias' family members and Travis Alexander's family members are going through each and every day during this trial. Christine tells Jane Velez-Mitchell what it was like to have a family member on death row.

Filed under: Jodi arias, Crime

Witness to Juan: Are you angry with me?

By Richard Dool

updated 7:39 PM EDT, Thu April 04, 2013

Juan Martinez begins his cross-examination of defense expert witness Alyce LaViolette. And it starts with fireworks! The two go at it like a heavyweight bout right out of the gate. Verbal sparring with neither one of them wanting to give an inch. LaViolette asks Juan just minutes into his questions if he is "angry with" her.

For complete coverage of the Jodi Arias trial watch Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7pm ET on HLN.

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Filed under: Jodi arias, Crime

Jane answers your Jodi Arias questions

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

updated 4:31 PM EDT, Thu April 04, 2013

We are getting tons of questions about the Jodi Arias trial. So, every few days I will try to answer some of the questions you have. Please keep sending in more questions and I will try to answer as many as I can.

Mary asks: Can the Judge sequester this jury if she wanted to at this late date?

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Filed under: Jodi arias, Crime, Jane velez-mitchell

Jodi's dad: My daughter is 'really strange'

By Richard Dool

updated 7:29 PM EDT, Wed April 03, 2013

When court is done for the day, the conversation is only just beginning. Watch HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" nightly at 10 p.m. on HLN.

HLN just obtained interview tapes between Mesa, Arizona Detective Esteban Flores and Jodi Arias’ parents. In separate interviews, Flores questioned Arias’ parents and heard some shocking answers. Jodi's father told Det. Flores that Jodi treated her mother "like crap" and was verbally abusive. He also said she acted "strange."

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Filed under: Jodi arias, Crime

Jodi's mom: Jodi would 'freak out'

By Richard Dool

updated 7:18 PM EDT, Wed April 03, 2013

When court is done for the day, the conversation is only just beginning. Watch HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" nightly at 10 p.m. on HLN.

HLN just obtained interview tapes between Mesa, Arizona Detective Esteban Flores and Jodi Arias’ parents. In separate interviews, Det. Flores questioned Arias’ parents and heard some shocking answers. Jodi’s mom was extremely emotional, sobbing in the interrogation room, as she described how Jodi would "freak out" and how her friends used to call and urge her to get help for Jodi.

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Filed under: Jodi arias, Crime

Can one juror derail Jodi Arias trial?

By Richard Dool

updated 7:26 PM EDT, Tue April 02, 2013

When court is done for the day, the conversation is only just beginning. Watch HLN’s newest hit show "HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial" nightly at 10 p.m. on HLN.

The defense in the Jodi Arias trial demanded a mistrial on Tuesday. Attorneys for both sides, Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander’s family were all huddled in the judge’s chambers for over an hour.

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Filed under: Jodi arias, Crime