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Big crimes, small screen; true crime television series and TV documentaries that recreate and reexamine some of the mystifying and grisliest cases in history.

Trump says he 'may or may not' strike Iran as US evacuates diplomats from Israel
**Trump Says He 'May or May Not' Strike Iran Despite the US Evacuation of Israeli Diplomats** With a cryptic statement that he "may or may not" authorize military action against Iran, former President Donald Trump has once more stoked global tensions. The ambiguous remark came amid heightened geopolitical instability in the Middle East and coincided with reports that the United States has begun evacuating diplomatic personnel from Israel due to escalating security threats.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in Criminal
Chaos on Air: Israel Missile Strike Hits Iran Live News Broadcast, Studio Engulfed in Debris
Live on Air: When War Breached the Studio Walls On the evening of June 16, 2025, the global audience witnessed a surreal and terrifying moment as a missile strike by Israel hit the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) during a live broadcast in Tehran. As anchor Sahar Emami delivered the latest updates, the studio began to tremble. Within seconds, dust, debris, and shockwaves engulfed the room, forcing the anchor to flee the set mid-broadcast. The cameras continued rolling, capturing the chaos in real-time—a scene that rapidly went viral across social media platforms and news outlets.
By Mehtab Ahmad7 months ago in Criminal
Iran Strikes Back: Tehran Launches Major Retaliatory Assault on Israel Following Airstrike on Nuclear Sites
In a sharp escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Iran launched a massive retaliatory strike against Israel late on June 13, 2025, following Israel’s recent bombing campaign that targeted key Iranian nuclear and military facilities. The Iranian counter-offensive, dubbed "Operation True Promise 3", involved the launch of over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones, many of which targeted densely populated areas and strategic military sites in central Israel.
By Mehtab Ahmad7 months ago in Criminal
Operation Rising Lion: Israel’s Unprecedented Strike on Iran Shakes the Middle East
Introduction: A Flashpoint Ignites On June 13, 2025, the Middle East was rocked by the most significant military escalation in recent history. In a surprise move, Israel launched a massive air operation—code-named "Operation Rising Lion"—deep into Iranian territory, striking at the very core of Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure. The targeted attack, which Israeli sources say aimed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons program, is now being dubbed the most audacious Israeli military operation in decades.
By Mehtab Ahmad7 months ago in Criminal
He Filmed His Crimes—But No One Noticed Until It Was Too Late . Content Warning.
We live in a world where everything is visible—tweets go viral in minutes, TikTok videos gain millions of views overnight, and livestreams broadcast real-time events across the globe. Yet, in the middle of all this exposure, one man managed to commit a series of disturbing crimes, document them meticulously on camera, and still fly under the radar. His content was watched, shared, and even liked. But no one asked the right questions—until it was far too late.
By olxia10 7 months ago in Criminal
The Midnight Messenger
Zain zipped through Karachi’s neon-lit streets on his beat-up bike, the cool night air whipping past. It was 1 a.m., and he was on his last delivery for the night—a mysterious package from a new client on the Snapchat food app. The order was weird: no name, just a pin-drop at an old warehouse by the docks, and a note saying, “Deliver fast, tip big.” Zain, a 25-year-old delivery guy with dreams bigger than his paycheck, couldn’t resist the extra cash.The first snap (10 sec): Zain’s POV, helmet cam shaky, showing Karachi’s glowing billboards and honking rickshaws. “Late-night run, yaar! Big tip loading…” he mutters, grinning.He reached the warehouse, its rusted gates creaking in the wind. The place smelled of salt and decay, abandoned since the shipping boom died. Zain checked his phone—$50 tip promised if delivered by 1:15 a.m. He had five minutes. He parked, grabbed the insulated bag, and stepped inside. The second snap (12 sec): A dim, grainy shot of the warehouse interior, crates stacked high, a single bulb flickering. “Kya jagah hai yeh?” he whispers.A figure emerged from the shadows—a woman in a trench coat, face hidden by a hood. “You’re late,” she snapped, voice sharp. Zain glanced at his watch—1:14 a.m. “One minute, bhabhi, relax!” he joked. She didn’t laugh. She handed him a scanner to confirm delivery, her gloved fingers trembling. Zain swiped the bag over it, and a green light blinked. The third snap (10 sec): Close-up of the scanner, then a quick pan to the woman’s shadowy figure. “Creepy client alert!” he captions.But as he turned to leave, the bag beeped. Not the usual delivery tone—something urgent.
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Criminal
Five dead in latest Israeli shootings of Gazans seeking aid, say local officials
According to officials in the area, "Five Dead in the Latest Israeli Shootings of Gazans Seeking Aid" According to Gaza health authorities, Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, killing five Palestinians and wounding several others. The incident happened early on Sunday as people gathered to get desperately needed humanitarian aid in southern Gaza, where hunger and chaos were getting worse. Local officials said that when Israeli troops fired live rounds, the victims were unarmed civilians trying to get food supplies. The shootings are the most recent in a string of violent incidents that have occurred at aid collection sites, where thousands of displaced Gazans have been congregating on a daily basis in increasingly difficult circumstances. Gunfire broke out without warning, according to witnesses, causing panic and bloodshed. One local claimed, "People were just standing in line." The shooting then began. People fled in every direction. According to the Israeli military, individuals approached in a "suspicious manner" during restricted hours, and that soldiers fired warning shots. In a declared combat zone, troops had acted in accordance with protocol, according to a spokesperson. However, the Gaza Ministry of Health denied the Israeli account, stating that the victims were clearly civilians and did not pose a threat. A ministry statement stated, "These repeated attacks on people seeking aid are unacceptable and must stop." The deaths occur amid growing global concern regarding the accessibility and safety of humanitarian aid in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) recently implemented hubs to manage the distribution system, which has been widely criticized for putting civilians in danger. Over 60 people have reportedly been killed and hundreds have been injured in the vicinity of aid centers since the GHF system was introduced at the end of May. In two weeks, the International Committee of the Red Cross received nearly 1,000 patients, many of whom had been shot near distribution areas. The aid delivery model isn't protecting the people it's supposed to help, according to warnings from the UN and humanitarian groups. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated that the targeting of civilians may constitute war crimes and called for a thorough investigation. Food collection has become a life-threatening ordeal, according to aid workers in Gaza due to overcrowding, disorganized distribution, and the presence of armed forces. A field coordinator for an international relief organization stated, "The situation is desperate." "For a bag of flour, people are putting their lives in danger." To lessen the likelihood of violence, officials with the GHF stated that they were looking into new approaches, such as direct distribution in neighborhoods, as well as reviewing security protocols. Despite this, difficulties with logistics and safety have necessitated numerous operations suspensions. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation is still dire. Many families are completely dependent on sporadic aid deliveries to survive with over 80% of the population displaced and critical infrastructure destroyed. Food insecurity is widespread, and hospitals are swamped. The shooting on Sunday occurred as Muslims were getting ready for the significant religious holiday known as Eid al-Adha. The celebrations were subdued by grief and hardship for many. “We have nothing,” said one mother of four. "We don't have any food, no place to sleep, and now they shoot us when we try to get help." There is a growing demand for accountability and aid system reform. Rights groups say that more civilians will die trying to survive unless drastic changes are made. A number of humanitarian organizations called on Israel and its partners to make sure that aid is distributed safely, openly, and in accordance with international law in a statement that they issued together. The statement read, "Every civilian death is a failure of humanity and a breach of responsibility." As the conflict grinds on and political efforts stall, the burden falls increasingly on local responders and ordinary people to manage the crisis. There is little hope left for those in Rafah and other besieged areas. One of the survivors of the shooting on Sunday stated, "We wake up every day not knowing if we’ll eat, or if we’ll live." This is not charity. It's a ruse."
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in Criminal
Room 313 Is Never Booked
The Bellmoor Hotel was old, but not abandoned. It stood in the heart of a foggy New England town, with creaking wooden floors, ornate wallpaper faded with time, and a lobby clock that had stopped ticking sometime in the 1950s. The place had a charm—quiet, polite, always dimly lit.
By Muhammad Saeed7 months ago in Criminal
MobLand
Just saw the finale of what will almost certainly be the first season of a tour-de-force series about warring crime families on the other side of the pond, i.e., the UK. MobLand has everything -- a powerful, unpredictable story bristling with what The Godfather and its sequels did so well in the movies. That would be a potent, explosive blend of violence and family dynamics that can make your head spin.
By Paul Levinson7 months ago in Criminal
Russian drone strike kills 5 as Moscow pledges response to Ukraine attacks
A Russian drone strike has killed five people in the northern town of Pryluky in Chernihiv region, including three members of one family, Ukrainian authorities said.
By SHYAKA MARS7 months ago in Criminal
Operation Spiderweb: Satellite imagery shows Russian bombers destroyed in massive Ukrainian drone attack
The impact of Ukraine’s audacious drone attack deep inside Russia over the weekend has been captured in satellite imagery which suggests a number of strategic bombers were severely damaged or outright destroyed.
By SHYAKA MARS7 months ago in Criminal
Review of 'Dept. Q'
I've always been a big fan of Nordic Noir. That might seem a bit unusual for a bigger lifelong fan of science fiction, as well as an author of science fiction novels and stories. But the two genres are close cousins -- if detective mysteries are whodunnits, science fiction can be aptly read and seen as whatdunnits -- and some authors combined the two genres, as Isaac Asimov astutely did with his robot detective novels, which introduced and explicated the famous "three laws of robotics" in a series of murder mysteries. (I took a crack at blending science fiction and forensic detection as well, with my Phil D'Amato stories and novels.)
By Paul Levinson7 months ago in Criminal