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Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.

The Last Confession
M Mehran Detective Mara Vance had learned two unshakable truths in her twenty years with the Harbor City Police Department: people lie, and guilt never sleeps. Tonight, both truths pressed heavily on her shoulders as she stepped into Cell 12 of the precinct’s lower wing.
By Muhammad Mehran3 months ago in Criminal
👻 The Digital Ghost of Tokyo: Tracking the $50 Billion Bitcoin Heist That Vanished Without a Trace
1. The Day Bitcoin Died (The Setting ) It was the Wild West of the early 2010s, and Bitcoin was the shiny, new gold rush. If you wanted a piece of the action, you went to one place: Mt. Gox.
By The Insight Ledger 3 months ago in Criminal
Crime Chronicles: The Great Maple Syrup Heist
Welcome back to Crime Chronicles! So far, we’ve had body snatchers, nurses, nobles, and a couple of really nasty serial killers. Considering the brutal assault on the psyche that was the previous entry, I think it’s time we cover a different crime; one that’s perhaps more…amusing. How about a heist story? Just for something different? How is a heist funny? Well…it’s not so much the crime itself as it is the bounty.
By Greg Seebregts3 months ago in Criminal
REVIEW BOOK "THE BLACK MAGICIAN AND THE MURDER IN THE NAMELESS TOWN – DEATH IN THE HEART OF THE PANDEMIC"
The Corona pandemic broke out, causing the whole world to be devastated. And Japan was no exception to the negative impact of the pandemic. Every company, large and small, from urban to rural areas, had to struggle to fight the pandemic, the economy and society were devastated. In that context, in the unnamed town, a large project had just been canceled due to the impact of the pandemic, not long after that a strange murder occurred. The police intervened, but the “black magician”, as the victim’s personal identity, with doubts about the police’s ability and speed in solving the case, decided to clarify everything himself.
By HieuDinh3 months ago in Criminal
Vanishing Point. AI-Generated.
On a warm June night in 2018, 23-year-old Jermain “Liz” Austin Charlo walked out of a Missoula alley and into a mystery that still grips Montana—and the nation. A mother of two and a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Jermain was vibrant, creative, and planning a new chapter. She loved fishing, hiking, and art. She was applying for a firefighting job and dreaming of college. Her life was full of promise. Then, she vanished.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in Criminal
The Paternity Case of the so-called Madeline McCann
This paternity case involves a Polish young woman named Julia Wandelt who claims to be the missing three year old Madeline McCann, a British girl who disappeared in 2007 and wants to reunite with her family. The McCann family doesn't believe her however Julia claims to have "proof" that she is the missing girl. Wandelt or Wandell spent years giving the McCanns hell until DNA proof showed who she truly is.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Criminal
Kelowna Harvest Fellowship and Harvest Ministries International: Child Sex Abuse Allegations, Civil Suits, and Evangelical Accountability in British Columbia
This article examines recent abuse-related cases in British Columbia’s evangelical landscape. It outlines criminal charges against Pastor Edwin Alvarez of an unnamed Metro Vancouver church for alleged sexual interference and assault against children between 2017 and 2021. It then reviews two active civil lawsuits against Pastor Art Lucier and Kelowna Harvest Fellowship, where plaintiffs allege long-term grooming and sexual abuse beginning in childhood, alongside institutional negligence. The article contrasts these ongoing actions with a separate Kelowna case in which a former youth pastor, anonymized as “CM,” received an 18-month custodial sentence after pleading guilty to child sex offences.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen3 months ago in Criminal
Northside Foursquare Church and Cloverdale Christian Fellowship Church Abuse Allegation Cases
Langley, with its dense Evangelical presence, has seen serious abuse allegations within local churches. One civil case involves Pastor Barry Buzza of Northside Foursquare Church, accused of grooming and sexually abusing a teenage congregant who sought pastoral guidance, with claims the church ignored warning signs. Another case centers on Pastor Samuel Emerson of Cloverdale Christian Fellowship Church, who faced multiple charges related to sexual misconduct involving youth; he was ultimately convicted on one count of sexual assault, with other charges and those against his wife dismissed. These cases highlight patterns of spiritual authority, impunity, and inadequate safeguarding in regional Evangelical institutions.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen3 months ago in Criminal
The Vanishing Man on Route 117
Small towns across America live in the soft hum of routine. People know their neighbors. They know the gossip. They know which grocery aisle has the good apples and which roads get icy after rain. But there are places where routine cracks open, and something slips through — something that refuses to be explained.
By Amanullah3 months ago in Criminal
The Silent Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Everyday Life
Artificial Intelligence used to live only in science-fiction. For decades, when people heard the word “AI,” they imagined steel robots, neon cities, or mysterious supercomputers tucked away in secret laboratories. It felt like something meant for the far future—a tool for scientists, not ordinary people. Yet somewhere along the way, without announcements or fireworks, AI slipped into the center of everyday life. It did not knock at the door; it simply settled into our phones, our work, our home devices, and even the decisions we make without realizing it.
By The Insight Ledger 3 months ago in Criminal
The Business of Darkness: The True Face of Fake “Illuminati” Groups
Human imagination is a strange and beautiful force. It shapes our dreams, inspires our stories, and makes us believe that there is more to the world than what meets the eye. This same imagination has given birth to countless myths—some harmless, some entertaining, and some dangerously misleading.
By Amanullah3 months ago in Criminal
The Night Hong Kong Burned: Inside the Wang Fuk Court Tragedy
The fire that engulfed Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district in late November 2025 will be remembered for decades. It was a disaster that unfolded with terrifying speed, exposing deep weaknesses in high-rise safety practices, renovation oversight, and emergency preparedness. As investigators, journalists, and experts continue to examine what happened, a clearer picture is emerging—one marked by human error, structural vulnerability, and heartbreaking loss.
By Amanullah3 months ago in Criminal