investigation

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 Disappearance of Brandon Lawson
The Night It Happened On the night of August 8, 2013, 26-year-old Brandon Lawson left his home in San Angelo, Texas, after a heated argument with his longtime girlfriend, Ladessa Lofton. The couple had been together for years and were raising four children. Brandon, who had been struggling with substance use but was also trying to turn his life around, stormed out of the house shortly before midnight.
By Hassan Jan5 months ago in Criminal
🔪 “Murder, Deception, and DNA: Chilling True Crime Round-Up
The ink on police reports barely dries before the internet sets them ablaze. This week, the dark side of humanity showed up in a Nevada desert, a Florida courtroom, on Gilgo Beach in Long Island, New York, and in a devastated Pennsylvania community. And the public? They can’t get enough, dissecting these stories online with outrage, morbid fascination, or hard-earned cynicism. Here’s this week's crime file.
By MJonCrime5 months ago in Criminal
The Cannibal Brothers of Bhakkar: A Real-Life Horror That Stole People’s Sleep
Introduction Imagine a moonlit night, silence in a graveyard, and the sound of shovels digging into fresh soil. Two brothers unearthed corpses, carried them home, chopped the bodies into pieces, cooked the flesh with spices, and ate it as if it were a normal curry. This is not a horror movie plot—it is the true story of two Pakistani brothers from Kohawar Kalan village in Bhakkar District, Punjab.
By Janalam5 months ago in Criminal
The Cannibal Brothers of Bhakkar: A Real-Life Horror That Stole People’s Sleep
Imagine a moonlit night, silence in a graveyard, and the sound of shovels digging into fresh soil. Two brothers unearthed corpses, carried them home, chopped the bodies into pieces, cooked the flesh with spices, and ate it as if it were a normal curry. This is not a horror movie plot—it is the true story of two Pakistani brothers from Kohawar Kalan village in Bhakkar District, Punjab.
By Janalam5 months ago in Criminal
The Queen of Canada
It can be very hard to be a Canadian. September has arrived, and I can feel a change in the air. The weather is still sunny and bright, but cool air now circulates around my legs and I can feel it on my runs and trips to local markets, cafés and parks. I have begun a few classes, ended others, considered how to pay my bills while waiting for money to come in, and thought about what the next few months will bring.
By Kendall Defoe 5 months ago in Criminal
From Defense to War: What a U.S. “Ministry of War” Would Mean
What if the United States government announced tomorrow that it was renaming the Department of Defense to the Ministry of War? At first glance, it might seem like nothing more than a change in language. But in politics, language is never just language—it shapes perception, frames policy, and influences how nations see themselves and one another. A shift in terminology from “defense” to “war” would represent a dramatic transformation in America’s identity and global posture.
By Muhammad Ibrahim5 months ago in Criminal
Inside the Mind of Bryan Kohberger: What His Research Papers Reveal
When investigators entered Bryan Kohberger’s apartment near Washington State University after his arrest, they didn’t just find the usual evidence police seek out in a homicide case—clothing, electronics, or DNA swabs. They also cataloged something far stranger: stacks of research papers, quizzes, and essays from his criminology PhD program.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
Psychological torture and the causal connection . Content Warning.
Examines the role of personal experiences and mental health conditions, including personality disorders and trauma, in driving criminal acts, with applications in forensic psychology for profiling and understanding offender motivation.
By Pricetraker5 months ago in Criminal
I Went on the Dark Web and Instantly Regretted It
“This is the story I swore I’d never tell—but the guilt of staying silent is heavier than the fear of admitting it: I went on the dark web, and I wish I never had.”
By Zakir Ullah5 months ago in Criminal
The Kidnapping at Black Hill
The Kidnapping at Black Hill BY:Ubaid In the bustling city of Karachi lived Seth Irfan Jalali, a wealthy and well-known businessman who had built a vast empire in the clothing trade. He was respected not only for his wealth but also for his honesty and discipline in business. Years ago, his wife had passed away, leaving him with the sole responsibility of raising their two beloved sons, Bilal and Ammar. For Seth Irfan, his boys were the only true treasures of his life, and he would protect them at any cost.
By Ubaid 5 months ago in Criminal
Murderer at 14. Content Warning.
This true crime story involves a young girl from Jacksonville, Florida, who reportedly went missing for six days until she was found dead in a teenage boy's room. The boy was named Josh Phillips, a 14-year-old who committed an unbelievable that no teen would ever commit upon a child.
By Gladys W. Muturi5 months ago in Criminal
Arizona Families Call for Reform as Kristyn Alcott’s Misconduct Reveals Failures in Family Court Oversight
Arizona’s Courts Are Failing to Protect Families from Deception, Fraud and Abuse MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA—In a scandal shaking the foundation of Arizona’s family court system, multiple families have come forward accusing Kristyn Alcott, a self-proclaimed social worker, court-appointed therapeutic interventionist, parenting time supervisor and forensic consultant of fraud, misrepresentation, and endangering children through her involvement in custody cases. Alcott owns Family First Forensic Consultants.
By Anna Justice5 months ago in Criminal