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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 unsolved murder of Katie DeWitt James
Dead Women Crossing, Oklahoma, is a small unincorporated community named after a notorious homicide. Since Halloween will be here shortly, there’s nothing better than a legendary true crime story involving murder and a ghost.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
Did someone put mama Addie in the furnace?
The Reverend Clarence Sheatsley and his wife Addie seemed to have a perfect life. They lived in the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bexley, Ohio. They were known as a faithful couple with a strong faith in God. The Sheatsley’s also had four children: Milton, Clarence Jr., Elisabeth, and Alice.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
Australia's infamous 'shark arm' homicide
Australia is known for its beauty. But it’s also known as a place where the wildlife can kill you if you aren’t careful. Australia is known for its deadly saltwater crocodiles, kangaroos, koala bears, and monstrous sharks.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
The deadly butcher of Elmendorf
This is the true story of Joe Ball, a man often referred to as either “The Alligator Man” or “Butcher of Elmendorf.” Joseph Douglas Ball was born on January 5th, 1896. He was one of eight children born to Frank and Elizabeth Ball. From all accounts, Joe had a normal childhood. Although we don’t know much about his childhood, it’s been said he was a loner who loved guns.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
A Disturbing History of Serial Killers You Probably Didn't Know About
Author's Note: Before I get started on Richard Chase, I first want to apologize for the dry content. I know that most of the articles I have written have been somewhat boring as they are very factual and linear, so I have an idea to get you guys more involved. I am going to highlight certain facts throughout the story as they are presented, and later on time them all in together to form a basic psychological profile so that you guys can comment things that I've missed or even correct me if I'm wrong. I will end this by saying thank you to all of you that have been following this series as well as my other series.
By Matthew Easter5 years ago in Criminal
Human Trafficking is right Here in Westchester County
Photo by EpicTop10.com When Lauren Pesso saw an ad in search of a human trafficking fellow at My Sister's Place in White Plains, it was surprising to her that the issue actually existed in Westchester. "You might see it in your own neighborhood and not even know it," said the LMSW at a presentation at the Somers Library. So raising the issue's profile at the local level is an important aspect of their work at this domestic violence shelter and a building block in someday ending this worldwide atrocity.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Criminal
Internal Trafficking Within the UK
Everyone has heard of human trafficking; everyone knows that children are trafficked from city to city within the UK for sexual exploitation, right? Where did you get your understanding from? The news? A poster? A colleague or friend? So, what is trafficking? Who is a victim? Who is an offender? Is the media a cause of moral panics around trafficking?
By Janine S White5 years ago in Criminal
Justice for Kathleen Folbigg
For 17 years Kathleen Folbigg has been imprisoned at Silverwater Correctional Centre, New South Wales for the deaths of her 4 children. The evidence that convicted her was circumstantial and relied heavily on the harrowing diary entries of a grieving mother. Kathleen Folbigg has always maintained her innocence. Now genome sequencing of Kathleen and her 2 daughters reveals a genetic mutation that indicates the children died of natural causes.
By Nicole Gibson5 years ago in Criminal
The strange disappearance of Melvin Horst
On December 27, 1928, Raymond and Zorah Horst experienced the worst horror any parent could imagine. Someone had abducted their four-year-old son Melvin. The Horsts lived in a modest home in Orrville, Ohio with their three children. Melvin had left his red firetruck underneath the Christmas tree and then went outside to play with his friends near the school yard.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
Australia Unsolved: Mr. Cruel
Just over thirty years ago, a predator sparked unprecedented fear in Melbourne parents and children. To this day the Australian bogeyman who is known only as Mr. Cruel remains unidentified. Mr. Cruel is a paedophilic serial rapist who targeted young girls and is the prime suspect in the abduction and murder of Karmein Chan. In 2016, 25 years after the murder of Karmein Chan Victorian Police increased the reward for the information that leads to Mr. Cruel's arrest and conviction from $100,000 to $1,000,000.
By Nicole Gibson5 years ago in Criminal
Serial
In the city of Baltimore, Maryland a mysterious murder took place. Woodlawn High School was attended by many students, two of whom were Hae Min Lee and Adnan Syed. Two 18 year old lovers in secret. On January 13th, 1999, Hae Min Lee’s body was found buried in a popular grave site; some might go as far as to call it a mass grave, Leakin Park. Not long after the discovery of Lee’s body, Syed was arrested and charged with her murder.
By Kailah Pierre5 years ago in Criminal
