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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 Romeo Killer | Part 2
The morning of November 15, 2004, the University of Rochester campus was quiet in the half-light of late autumn. The air carried a damp chill, the kind that made students quicken their pace between buildings, coffee cups steaming in their hands. It was early, too early for most undergraduates to be out. But a few members of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Chris Porco’s fraternity, were already awake when they noticed him jogging across campus.
By Annie5 months ago in Criminal
The Romeo Killer | Part 1
Like many women in their forties, my Friday nights lean toward comfort—cozy clothes, a mug of tea, and the familiar chill of a true crime documentary flickering on the screen. But what feels like safe viewership today once collided with my own life in a way I could never have prepared for. At 22, I was caught up in the ordinary chaos of adulthood—launching my career, making new friends, navigating uncertain first steps. What I didn’t know was that those same years would place me face to face with one of the most shocking crimes Upstate New York has ever endured. A crime that began in the quiet hours of a suburban home yet spilled into the hallways of my former campus, leaving many of us to carry its shadow long after the case was closed.
By Annie5 months ago in Criminal
Crime Chronicles: The Werewolf of Wysteria
A Quick Warning: Guys and Gals, this is an important piece of info so please read carefully. This article is going to delve into some really dark, messed up stuff including graphic descriptions of violence committed against children. There are also excerpts and notes written by our villain of the story with some profanity and other potentially upsetting stuff. These have been included because they are part of the story, they're there for the sake of completion and nothing more.
By Greg Seebregts5 months ago in Criminal
Florida UPS Truck Hijacking, Deadly Shootout, and the Arrest of Four Police Officers
The case of the Miramar UPS truck hijacking in Florida remains one of the most shocking and unusual law enforcement incidents in recent memory. On December 5, 2019, what began as an armed jewelry store robbery quickly spiraled into a hostage situation, a police chase, and a chaotic shootout at a busy intersection just outside Fort Lauderdale. The outcome left two innocent men dead and, years later, four police officers facing manslaughter charges. It is a story that forces us to question the boundaries of police accountability, the limits of acceptable force, and the balance between public safety and reckless action.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
What Crime Scene Cleaners Really See and Why It's Not Like TV.. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
When people think about crime scenes, most of the time, their minds jump straight to CSI or Law & Order. The episodes are all the same. You know the vibe, the flashing blue lights in the dirty alley. The hardened detectives piecing together the information but missing the final clue. Then, as dramatic music plays, the truth comes to light. But there's one part of the story these shows rarely tell, the cleanup.
By Kira Carr5 months ago in Criminal
A story of modern love, hidden truth, and learning the hard way
Chapter 1: The Match Emma Lawson, 29, was a UX designer living in Seattle, Washington. Her days were filled with coffee, deadlines, and lonely evenings binge-watching shows. Tired of feeling isolated, she joined a dating app called HeartMatch—a platform marketed as "AI-verified for authentic connections."
By odetarose5 months ago in Criminal
Alejandro Henriquez - The Bronx Serial Killer: Guilty or Innocent? | A Deep Dive into the Crimes, the Trial, and the Mystery
The Bronx has always carried a certain edge. I felt that edge as a young Special Agent working fugitive cases in those Bronx neighborhoods. Anyone who's walked its blocks long enough knows the rhythm — kids chalking sidewalks, mothers watching from windows, men leaning on stoops while the hum of traffic and sirens fills the air. It's a place that survives, even when the world writes it off. But survival turned into suspicion in the late '80s and early '90s, when young girls started vanishing from streets that should have been safe.
By MJonCrime5 months ago in Criminal
True Crime Past Week: Murders, Heists, and Haunting Cold Cases Making Headlines
The last week of August carried a mix of blood, betrayal, and big reveals. From a new batch of true crime documentaries to cold case breaks to online predators. Even an international heist story rekindling whispers of a criminal brotherhood, these cases didn’t just fill column inches — they sparked arguments at diner counters, tables, and booths, and flooded YouTube comment threads. This digest cuts through the noise and lays out the cases as they unfolded: the suspects, the victims, the oddities, and the shadows left behind.
By MJonCrime5 months ago in Criminal
🌲 “The Town That Vanished Overnight: The Haunting Mystery of Brazil’s Hoer Verde”
🌲 The Town That Vanished Overnight: The Haunting Mystery of Brazil’s Hoer Verde Deep in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, there once stood a lively town called Hoer Verde. Families lived in wooden houses, children filled the schoolyard with laughter, and villagers worked the land to survive. It was an unremarkable place, one that didn’t make headlines or attract visitors. But in 1923, Hoer Verde became infamous—not for what was found there, but for what wasn’t.
By Amanullah5 months ago in Criminal
The Midnight Heist of Riverside Lane
M Mehran Riverside Lane had always been quiet, almost painfully so. Rows of brick houses, neatly trimmed hedges, and the soft hum of streetlights gave the illusion of safety. But beneath the calm surface, the neighborhood had a secret: for weeks, residents had been reporting missing items—small things at first, then more valuable: jewelry, electronics, even cash.
By Muhammad Mehran5 months ago in Criminal
Deepfake and AI Technology
At present, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an important part of our lives. This technology makes our work easier, helps in new discoveries and makes everyday life convenient. But every coin has two sides. Along with the advantages of AI, it also has some serious disadvantages and dangers, especially when misused. Today we will discuss the misuse of AI, especially deep fake technology, and its negative effects.
By Farhad Khan Dawar5 months ago in Criminal
The Shadow in the Alley: A Story of Crime and Consequence
M Mehran Every city has its hidden corners—alleys where streetlights flicker, abandoned lots where silence weighs heavy, and faces you don’t look at too long. In those shadows, stories of crime are written—stories not just about criminals, but about choices, chances, and consequences.
By Muhammad Mehran5 months ago in Criminal