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[mur-der] / ˈmɜr dər /




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The six-episode murder mystery dramedy — created by Robin Bernheim, a longtime collaborator of Shields — premieres Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The US judge overseeing Luigi Mangione's New York state trial for the murder of a healthcare executive decided Monday to admit crucial items of evidence including a gun and a notebook.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

They often walked their dogs together near where they stayed in Newfield Place, Rutherglen – including shortly before the murder.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A sheep who can’t conceive of death, let alone accept that humans would want to murder and eat her entire flock, might as well be fodder.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

For Hoover, the Osage murder investigation became a showcase for the modern bureau.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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