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Burke and Hare: Anatomy Murderers
"Up the close and down the stair, in the house with Burke and Hare, Burke's the butcher, Hare's the thief, Knox, the boy who buys the beef." (Nineteenth century children's rhyme)
By Bob6 months ago in Criminal
Blood for an Inheritance
A Perfect Life on the Surface In the quiet town of Bentonville, Arkansas, the Hughes family seemed to have everything -- a sprawling farmhouse, successful cattle business, and a reputation for being generous pillars of their community.
By Hassan Jan6 months ago in Criminal
What the Diddy Trial told victims
The Diddy trial remains one of the most sensationalised cases in the media. The commentary could not be more polarizing. While some netizens and publications are left firm in the opinion of his guilt on all charges, others are left with the opinion of his innocence.
By &E.P6 months ago in Criminal
The DNA That Waited 20 Years to Catch a Killer
The DNA That Waited 20 Years to Catch a Killer It was a warm August night in 1999 when two best friends, J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett, left home to celebrate J.B.’s 17th birthday. They were bright, full of life, and had their whole futures ahead of them. But by the next morning, their lives had been brutally cut short.
By James William6 months ago in Criminal
The Disappearance of Melissa Casias: A Missing Mom, Wiped Phones, and a Vanishing Point in Taos
I’ve worked enough scenes to know the difference between noise and signal. The Melissa Casias case has both. A small northern New Mexico town, a beloved mom with no obvious enemies, and a timeline that looks simple at first glance. Then you start tugging on threads. A locked front door, a car left in the driveway, phones wiped clean, and a final glimpse of a woman walking along a state highway with a backpack and a quiet look. That’s where the story starts to bend.
By MJonCrime6 months ago in Criminal
Whispers Beneath the Streetlight. AI-Generated.
The rain had been falling for hours, washing the city’s dirt into slick gutters that gurgled like they were swallowing secrets. Detective Mara Kessler stood under a flickering streetlight, collar turned up against the cold. She was waiting for a man she’d only met in whispers — the kind of whispers you only hear from people who are scared to talk too loud.
By MUHAMMAD BILAL6 months ago in Criminal
The Last Confession. AI-Generated.
Detective Harris didn’t believe in deathbed confessions. They were messy—half-remembered details, sentimental lies meant to clear a conscience no one could prosecute anyway.
By MUHAMMAD BILAL6 months ago in Criminal
Echoes of Betrayal. Content Warning.
Kolkata, a city thick with heat and the constant murmur of the Hooghly River carrying its secrets, was where Dr. Ananya Sharma felt most alive. Just 31, she was deep into her postgraduate training at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Her days – or rather, never-ending shifts – were a blur of mending gashes, comforting panicked patients, and offering a quiet word of hope to those nearing the end. Her stethoscope wasn’t just a tool; it was her shield. Her smile, a soothing touch.
By Debarghya Chatterjee6 months ago in Criminal
The Emotional and Social Toll of Being Accused of Sexual Assault
Being accused of sexual assault is one of the most distressing and disruptive events a person can experience. Even before your case reaches court, the personal, emotional, and social consequences can be devastating. For many, the accusation alone — regardless of the eventual outcome — changes the way others perceive them, and those effects can linger for years.
By Andy Roy6 months ago in Criminal
The Dark Side of Alexander Dvorkin: How a “Cult Hunter” Eroded Patriarch Kirill’s Popularity
Moscow, 2009. The election of Patriarch Kirill marked a peak in popularity for the Russian Orthodox Church: political prestige, social influence, and media visibility. But in the years that followed, that support began to crumble.
By James Err6 months ago in Criminal
Targeted Operation’ in Bajaur: ‘The people sitting in the tent camp are not beggars, they left property worth millions at your request’
Due to the ongoing ‘targeted operation’ against militants in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Bajaur district, many families have moved to and settled in the Bajaur Sports Complex in Khar, an important city of the district.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in Criminal
The Disappearance and Death of Pheobe Bishop
A Bright Teenager With Big Plans Pheobe Bishop was just seventeen, full of energy, and known for her love of travel and adventure. Friends described her as warm, funny, and fiercely independent. In May 2025, she was looking forward to a trip across Australia to see her boyfriend in Western Australia.
By Hassan Jan6 months ago in Criminal