Most Talked About Cases Of 2022

These cases from all around the country took over headlines this year.

December 21, 2022

By: Alexa Rockwell

Photo By: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via Facebook

Photo By: Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority via Facebook [main]; Bergen County Sheriff [inset]

Photo By: Orlando Police Department

Photo By: Instagram

Photo By: Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Office

Photo By: Brazoswood High School via Facebook [main]; Lake Jackson Police Department [inset]

Photo By: Riley Whitelaw Obituary [main]; Colorado Springs Police Department [inset]

Photo By: New Hampshire Department of Justice

Photo By: Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Photo By: Lauren Pazienza via NYPD Crime Stoppers [left]; Barbara Maier Gustern via Facebook [right]

Photo By: Orsolya Gaal via Facebook [main]; Pix 11 via YouTube [inset]

Photo By: Ophelia Nichols via Facebook

Photo By: Strohmayer's Funeral Home

Photo By: Chippewa Falls Police Department

Photo By: Anna Moriah Wilson via Instagram [main]; U.S. Marshals Service [inset]

Photo By: Mary Altaffer via AP Images. File

Photo By: Christian Obumseli via Instagram

Most talked about cases of 2022

Whether unsolved mysteries, devastating murders, or interesting scandals, these are the cases that caught people's attention this year.

California Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Teen For Two Years

The family of teenager Michael Ramirez thought he was missing for two years until he "inexplicably returned home" on March 11, 2022. Now, an arrest has been made in connection with his disappearance.

Pregnant Woman Drove From Florida to New Jersey, Murdered Sister. Was The Tragedy Preventable?

A woman has been charged with killing her younger sister after they had a dispute over money.

Stepdad Convicted After Restaurant Manager Held Up Sign Asking Child If He Needed Help

A manager at a restaurant in Orlando, Florida took action after noticing a young boy sitting away from his family, not eating or drinking, with bruises on him.

The Brutal Murders Of Four Idaho College Students Remain A Mystery

On Nov. 13, 2022, four University of Idaho college students were murdered in their home, while two of their roommates were left unharmed. Police don’t yet have suspects or answers in this mysterious mass killing.

Kidnapped Girl Who Chewed Off Restraints To Escape Led Authorities To Find Two Dead Bodies

A 12-year-old Alabama girl escaped her kidnapper on August 1, 2022, leading police to discover the deceased bodies of a 29-year-old woman and a 14-year-old boy.

Three Teens Indicted In Brutal Attack Of Their Football Teammate

Three Texas teenagers are facing up to 20 years behind bars after they allegedly nearly beat their football teammate to death.

Colorado Man Allegedly Kills Teen Coworker In Break Room After She Rejected His Advances

Riley Whitelaw, 17, had previously expressed concerns about her 28-year-old coworker Joshua Johnson, whom she said made her feel uncomfortable.

Mom Of Six Charged In Death of Five-Year-Old Son Whom She Called 'The Next Ted Bundy'

Police say New Hampshire mother Danielle Dauphinais killed her son, Elijah Lewis, in October 2021.

West Virginia Woman Wakes Up From Two-Year Coma And Identifies Brother As Her Attacker

Wanda Palmer, 51, says it was her brother, Daniel Palmer III, who attacked her with what appeared to be a hatchet or ax before leaving her for dead in June 2020.

Suspect in Shoving Death of NYC Music Coach Hid at Her Parents' Home

Lauren Pazienza has been charged with manslaughter in the fatal shoving death of NYC music coach Barbara Maier Gustern.

Queens Handyman Arrested and Charged In Murder Of Orsolya Gaal

Orsolya Gaal was found stabbed nearly 60 times in a duffel bag about a half-mile from her home. David Bonola has been arrested and charged with her murder.

Son Of TikTok Star 'Mama Tot' Was Murdered A Day Before His 19th Birthday

Randon Lee was shot and killed at a gas station in Prichard, Alabama on June 24, 2022 — one day before what would’ve been his 19th birthday.

Colorado Teen Shot And Killed While Filming A TikTok Video

On Aug. 7, 2022, Aaliyah Annalyse Ranee Sanchez, 14, was fatally shot while recording a TikTok video with two other girls.

10-Year-Old Girl’s Body Is Found In The Woods, Juvenile Arrested

Lily Peters didn’t return home after a visit to her aunt’s house, launching a police search, the discovery of her body, and an arrest.

Yoga Teacher Charged With Murder Of Romantic Rival After Over A Month On The Run

The search for Kaitlin Armstrong, 34, accused of murdering professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, ended on June 29, 2022, when she was located and arrested by U.S. Marshals at a Costa Rica hostel.

5 Things To Know About Notorious Scammer Anna ‘Delvey’ Sorokin

Sorokin first appeared on New York’s social scene in 2014 after pretending to be a wealthy heiress and ultimately managed to steal $275,000 from her victims.

OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Arrested For Murder Of Boyfriend

On April 3, 2022, Christian Obumseli, 27, was stabbed to death in his apartment. Police initially believed his girlfriend acted in self-defense but she has since been charged with his murder.

Most Talked About Cases Of 2022

Most talked about cases of 2022

California Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Teen For Two Years

Pregnant Woman Drove From Florida to New Jersey, Murdered Sister. Was The Tragedy Preventable?

Stepdad Convicted After Restaurant Manager Held Up Sign Asking Child If He Needed Help

The Brutal Murders Of Four Idaho College Students Remain A Mystery

Kidnapped Girl Who Chewed Off Restraints To Escape Led Authorities To Find Two Dead Bodies

Three Teens Indicted In Brutal Attack Of Their Football Teammate

Colorado Man Allegedly Kills Teen Coworker In Break Room After She Rejected His Advances

Mom Of Six Charged In Death of Five-Year-Old Son Whom She Called 'The Next Ted Bundy'

West Virginia Woman Wakes Up From Two-Year Coma And Identifies Brother As Her Attacker

Suspect in Shoving Death of NYC Music Coach Hid at Her Parents' Home

Queens Handyman Arrested and Charged In Murder Of Orsolya Gaal

Son Of TikTok Star 'Mama Tot' Was Murdered A Day Before His 19th Birthday

Colorado Teen Shot And Killed While Filming A TikTok Video

10-Year-Old Girl’s Body Is Found In The Woods, Juvenile Arrested

Yoga Teacher Charged With Murder Of Romantic Rival After Over A Month On The Run

5 Things To Know About Notorious Scammer Anna ‘Delvey’ Sorokin

OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Arrested For Murder Of Boyfriend

Next Up

True Crime Cases That Were Solved In 2023 19 Photos

What You Missed On ‘Death By Fame’ Season One 7 Photos

Most Talked About Cases Of 2023 18 Photos

Biggest Case Updates Of 2022 15 Photos

Missing And Murdered Indigenous Cases That Deserve More Attention 11 Photos

17 High Profile Cases That Captivated Us During 2021 18 Photos

13 True Crime Cases That Were Solved In 2022 14 Photos

The Mother Of Forensic Science: How A Chicago Woman Changed Crime Scene Investigations 15 Photos

14 Documentaries For Moms Who Are Obsessed With True Crime 15 Photos

15 True Crime Documentaries You Should Be Watching Right Now 15 Photos

We Recommend

Biggest Case Updates Of 2022 15 Photos

13 True Crime Cases That Were Solved In 2022 14 Photos

True Crime News Roundup: Boyfriend Of Missing Tennessee College Student Charged With Her Murder

True Crime News Roundup: Texas Man Accused of Kidnapping and Torturing Woman He Met On Dating App

True Crime News Roundup: 1964 Cold Case Rape And Murder Of 9-Year-Old Girl Solved, Police Say

True Crime News Roundup: ‘Mommy, They Lit Me On Fire’: Boy, 6, Suffers Burns After ‘Bully’ Attacks, Family Says