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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.

How Bao Xiong Built a $75B Shadow Empire - Financial/Business Analysis
A deep investigation into the Chinese-Cambodian businessman at the center of the world's most sophisticated fraud empire
By Dena Falken Esqa day ago in Criminal
Duminda Hulangamuwa: The Corrupt Advisor Undermining President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Economic Recovery
Duminda Hulangamuwa, the Country Managing Partner of Ernst & Young (EY) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has emerged as a lightning rod for controversy within the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, with growing resistance from powerful factions who view him as a liability to the government’s economic recovery agenda.
By Dena Falken Esq2 days ago in Criminal
THE ISLAND OF SHADOWS: WHEN THE GODS SIN, THE CHILDREN PAY
They say the truth sets you free. But in the case of Jeffrey Epstein and the nightmare he built on Little St. James, the truth hasn't brought freedom. It has only brought a sickening realization: We are too late. For years, it was a whisper. A rumor shared in dark corners of the internet. But now, the Pandora’s Box has been smashed open. A flood of videos, court depositions, and flight logs has hit the public consciousness, and the contents are more horrific than any horror movie script. We are seeing the faces of the victims—women who are now adults, recounting the days when their childhoods were stolen. "I was fourteen," one victim sobs in a video that is currently trending across every uncensored platform. "I was sixteen," says another. They talk about being flown to a tropical paradise that turned into a prison. They talk about "massages" that weren't massages. They talk about a house where the doors didn't lock from the inside, and where the most powerful men on Earth came to play. The Roll Call of the Untouchables What makes this reopen wound so terrifying isn't just the crimes; it’s the cast of characters. We aren't talking about back-alley criminals. We are talking about the architects of our reality. The list reads like a Who’s Who of the 21st century. There is Donald Trump, the titan of industry and politics, a man who has walked through fire a thousand times and never been burned. His name appears in the logs, a ghost haunting the margins of the investigation, always present but never pinned down. But then, there are the names that stop your heart. The ones that defy logic. Reports and documents have pointed to a figure that seems impossible to place in such a house of horrors: The Man in the Chair. The world knew him as a genius, a physicist who unlocked the secrets of the universe while trapped in a broken body. He communicated through a computer, his eyes darting across a screen, his robotic voice defining the cosmos. Stephen Hawking. To think of him—immobile, universally respected, the symbol of pure intellect—on that island, surrounded by exploited children? It breaks the mind. It suggests that the rot didn't just infect the greedy; it infected the brilliant. It suggests that on that island, moral laws didn't apply to anyone. The Delayed Scream Why are we seeing this now? Why, in 2026, are these testimonials finally catching fire? The cynic would say it’s because the danger has passed. The ringmaster is dead. The "Madam," Ghislaine Maxwell, is locked away. The powerful men who visited the island have either died of old age or are too insulated by wealth to be touched. The timing feels calculated. It feels like a controlled demolition. They let the truth out only when it can no longer hurt the people who matter. The victims are screaming into a void, their pain used as clickbait, while the perpetrators sip champagne on new yachts, safe in the knowledge that the statute of limitations—or the grave—protects them. But the biggest question isn't about the living. It is about the dead. It is about the man who knew where all the bodies were buried, and how he was conveniently silenced before he could speak the names that would have toppled governments. The Impossible Suicide Let’s go back to that night in the Metropolitan Correctional Center. Jeffrey Epstein was the most high-profile prisoner in the world. He was the man who could destroy the British Monarchy, the American Presidency, and the global financial elite with a single testimony. He was in a maximum-security federal facility. And yet, we are told to believe in a cascade of "coincidences" that defy statistical probability. Checkmate. The cameras? Malfunctioned. The guards? Asleep. The cellmate? Transferred out hours before. The check-ins? Skipped. The narrative they fed us is that a man who loved his life of luxury suddenly decided to end it with a bedsheet. But anyone who understands the machinery of power knows that Jeffrey Epstein didn't commit suicide. Jeffrey Epstein was decommissioned. Think about it. If he had taken the stand... if he had opened his mouth and started listing dates, times, and specific acts involving Presidents and Princes... the system would have collapsed.
By Wellova 2 days ago in Criminal
Shooting Involving ICE Agents in Portland: What We Know So Far
## Shooting Involving ICE Agents in Portland: What We Know So Far A shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, commonly known as ICE, took place in Portland, Oregon and quickly drew national attention. The incident raised serious questions about federal law enforcement operations, use of force, and the relationship between federal agencies and local communities. As details emerged, the event became a focal point for public debate, political reaction, and calls for transparency.
By America today 3 days ago in Criminal
Iran Protests: Causes, Dynamics, and Their Impact on Society and Politics
**Iran Protests: Causes, Dynamics, and Their Impact on Society and Politics** Iran has experienced recurring waves of protests over the past years, reflecting deep social, economic, and political tensions within the country. These demonstrations are not isolated events but part of a broader pattern of public frustration that has emerged as Iranians respond to rising living costs, restrictions on personal freedoms, political grievances, and dissatisfaction with governance. The protests vary in size, intensity, and duration, yet they share common roots that reveal much about the challenges facing Iranian society today.
By America today 3 days ago in Criminal
"Mean Nadean". Content Warning.
This tale of a bully and her motherly love will leave you wondering what’s in the drinking water out here in Gans, Oklahoma. It’s been said by many mothers, including myself, that we would do anything for our children. I would like to point out that not all mothers are bullies. This was a woman so mean in high school they called her “mean Nadeen”. How much of a bully was she?
By Cassie Moore3 days ago in Criminal
Geronimo Bank Robbery. Content Warning.
There is a little town in Oklahoma called Geronimo. Just like the Indian Warrior. Yes, I know. I either find ones I cannot pronounce, or I find ones that sound like they were made up for a 1970’s cop show. I can assure you that Geronimo is a real town. Just a little southeast of Lawton, Oklahoma. Oklahoma is rich in these little towns and odd histories.
By Cassie Moore3 days ago in Criminal
Federal Law Enforcement Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks National Debat
## **Federal Law Enforcement Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks National Debate** In early 2026, a serious incident unfolded in Minneapolis when federal law enforcement officers shot a civilian during a large-scale operation in the city. The event immediately drew public attention and ignited widespread discussion about the role of federal agencies, public safety, and accountability. The shooting occurred in a residential area, creating fear and confusion among residents and prompting strong reactions from local leaders and community groups.
By America today 4 days ago in Criminal
Tensions at Sea: The Russian Oil Tanker Seized by the United States in 2026
Tensions at Sea: The Russian Oil Tanker Seized by the United States in 2026 In early 2026, a Russian-flagged oil tanker was seized by the United States in the North Atlantic, attracting global attention. The vessel, originally called *Bella 1* and later renamed *Marinera*, had been monitored for weeks as it attempted to evade U.S. sanctions enforcement. This event has raised questions about international maritime law, geopolitical tensions, and the enforcement of economic restrictions on oil shipments.
By America today 4 days ago in Criminal
Renée Hartevelt Was Eaten Alive After Death. Content Warning.
Renée Hartevelt was twenty-five years old when she walked into an apartment in Paris and never walked out. She was a Dutch exchange student at the Sorbonne, studying literature, surrounded by language and ideas meant to last longer than flesh ever could. Friends described her as warm, intelligent, unguarded. She believed people when they spoke to her kindly. That belief is what killed her.
By Aarsh Malik5 days ago in Criminal
Was His Abduction Caused by His Support for the Palestinian Cause or the Theft of Oil?
Was His Abduction Caused by His Support for the Palestinian Cause or the Theft of Oil?** The controversy surrounding the alleged targeting or attempted abduction of Venezuela’s president has sparked intense debate across political and media circles. At the center of this debate lies a critical question: was he targeted because of his outspoken support for the Palestinian cause, or was the real motive an effort to seize control of Venezuela’s vast oil wealth? To understand this issue, it is necessary to examine how ideology and economic interests intersect in modern geopolitics.
By America today 5 days ago in Criminal
Fox and Fowler. Content Warning.
Monsters, dear Readers, are a grizzly business. For those who hunt them, for those who study the monsters, and those who write about monsters. But what is a monster? Do they just hide under the bed or the closet as so often in our childhoods?
By Cassie Moore6 days ago in Criminal