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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 Murders of Michael and Alex Smith
These are facts and opinions that come from decades of being interested in true crime. I have been educated on this story from many different sources over the years. I am not a journalist or a true crime specialist, I am merely someone interested in true crime with the knowledge of a lot of stories.
By Justine Ruff5 years ago in Criminal
Brunswick, Ga Police who commit crime not take take it off the streets.
Let me start this by saying I am the person these events happened to..there are no details about any other person then me. There are no phone numbers, or emails, as the person who was victimized by these people I have the right to tell my story. Especially when these officers have no concern about their actions nor do their superiors. Their names should be public because these events happened and their Chain of Command has no concerns about their actions.
By Justice for All5 years ago in Criminal
GriveauxGate
As a student in International Law and Political Science, I’ve been brainwashed with the importance of the Rule of law as a barrier to the arbitrary exercise of power, and I must admit that I really did believe in it. The Rule of law is a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities are equally accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced and independently adjudicated, I was taught throughout my ten-year-long studies. Now I’m involved in a political sex scandal, I can assert that the Rule of law is disturbingly, substantially malleable in France, especially when it comes to the idea of equality before the law. I’m glad I was able to confront this reality before I finish my studies: from an intellectual student, I now have the opportunity to become an intelligent woman.
By Alexandra de Taddeo5 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Disappearance of Sofia Juarez
Sofia Juarez was in an excited mood the evening of February 4, 2003. Her fifth birthday was the next day, and she was looking forward to opening her presents. She spent most of the night in her room playing with her Barbie dolls, but came out around 8:00 pm when she overheard her grandmother’s boyfriend, Jose Torres, say he had to run to a nearby convenience store. Sofia loved going places, so she asked her mother, Maria, if she could tag along with Jose. Maria agreed that she could go, and gave her a dollar so she could buy herself a treat. She helped Sofia tie her white Converse sneakers, gave her a hug, and told her to have fun. Sofia skipped happily out the door, clutching her dollar bill. It was the last time Maria would see her daughter.
By Jenn Baxter5 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of Camgirl Kitty Kat West
Kathleen West was a 42-year-old stay-at-home mom living in Calera, AL with her husband Jeff and their 12-year-old daughter. Kathleen was known for her beauty and carefree personality. It was said that she closely favored Marilyn Monroe. She consistently posted modest photos of her and her family living their suburban life to her Facebook account. Jeff worked as a Birmingham-Southern College campus security officer and was a U.S. Army veteran. To the outside world, they appeared to be a normal, happy family. Kathleen however had a secret life.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in Criminal
Who Really Killed Alabama Teens Tracie Hawlett and J.B. Beasley?
I recall being in high school and overhearing my mom and her friend discussing how two teenage girls had been murdered in a neighboring town. Murdered?? No one gets murdered here, especially two teenage girls. They were only a year older than me. It sounded like a story from the show Unsolved Mysteries, which was one of my favorites. Little did I know that it would later be featured on one of the hit show’s episodes.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in Criminal
The End of Bernie Madoff: Money, Mental Health, and Suicide
“Bernie Madoff, infamous Ponzi schemer, has died,” a CNN notification on my phone alerted me, reminding me not of the magnitude of his Ponzi scheme, but of the lives that were lost. I ignored the news for a bit, continuing to write and enjoy my morning coffee, before entering “Bernie Madoff” into Google. A deep dive ensued, and when I finally closed my browser, my feelings remained the same, if not more palpable, apathetic to the financial losses but immensely saddened by the inane loss of life.
By catchafrisbie5 years ago in Criminal
Vanished in the Night: Where is Corey Edkin?
New Columbia, Pennsylvania is a small town in eastern Union County. Residents describe their town, which they affectionately refer to as “Newky,” as the sort of place where everyone knows each other. With less than a thousand residents, it was considered to be calm, quiet, and safe. But residents would wake up on October 12, 1986 to news that would make them question just how safe their town was — and how well they really knew their neighbors.
By Jenn Baxter5 years ago in Criminal
