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SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

New DNA testing links unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974 to serial killer Ted Bundy, sheriff says

New DNA testing links the 1974 death of Laura Ann Aime to serial killer Ted Bundy.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

New DNA testing links unsolved death of Utah teen in 1974 to serial killer Ted Bundy, sheriff says

New DNA testing links the 1974 death of Laura Ann Aime to serial killer Ted Bundy.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
#homicide
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

DNA on cigarette links suspect to 'brutal' San Rafael homicide cold case, solving 1966 murder

A 60-year-old homicide case was solved using DNA evidence from cigarette butts, identifying James Switzer as the suspect in Marjorie Rudolph's murder.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

DNA on cigarette links suspect to 'brutal' San Rafael homicide cold case, solving 1966 murder

A 60-year-old homicide case was solved using DNA evidence from cigarette butts, identifying James Switzer as the suspect in Marjorie Rudolph's murder.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Married Bay Area man accused of 3rd killing to be with girlfriend

Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.
#murder
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Cigarettes lead to killer of woman alone in Bay Area home

The murder of Marjorie Rudolph in 1966 has been solved after decades, revealing a violent struggle and staged robbery.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
SOMA, SF

8 Years on, SF Woman Convicted of the Grisly Murder and Dismemberment of Roommate Who Wouldn't Leave

California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Cigarettes lead to killer of woman alone in Bay Area home

The murder of Marjorie Rudolph in 1966 has been solved after decades, revealing a violent struggle and staged robbery.
#murder-investigation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitstable, prompting a murder investigation by Kent Police.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
UK news

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

SOMA, SF
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Husband, 75, busted after dismembered remains of his much-younger wife found scattered in NYC: cops

A 75-year-old Queens man was arrested for murdering his 34-year-old wife whose dismembered remains were discovered across the borough months apart.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitstable, prompting a murder investigation by Kent Police.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
UK news

From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh reveals chilling transformation of monster he thought he knew

SOMA, SF
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Husband, 75, busted after dismembered remains of his much-younger wife found scattered in NYC: cops

A 75-year-old Queens man was arrested for murdering his 34-year-old wife whose dismembered remains were discovered across the borough months apart.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Woman's death in home prompts murder investigation

A 71-year-old woman died from significant injuries at a Hounslow home; murder investigation launched with no arrests made.
#missing-person
Boston
fromwww.boston.com
2 days ago

15-year-old Charlestown girl reported missing

Boston police seek public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old girl, Hayden Fletcher, last seen in Charlestown.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

FBI's search for Nancy Guthrie has few leads, with potential break in the case fizzling | Fortune

Boston
fromwww.boston.com
2 days ago

15-year-old Charlestown girl reported missing

Boston police seek public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old girl, Hayden Fletcher, last seen in Charlestown.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

FBI's search for Nancy Guthrie has few leads, with potential break in the case fizzling | Fortune

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Original Sin by Kathryn Paige Harden review are criminals born or made?

Harden's research outlines genetic patterns associated with a higher risk of substance abuse and risk-taking behaviors, framing her work as an exploration of the genetics of sin.
Psychology
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?

Bianca Devins was murdered by Brandon Clark, who shared graphic images of her body online, leading to ongoing trauma for her mother, Kim Devins.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Manhunt for 2nd Brooklyn baby death suspect intensifies as NYC reels from shooting

A 7-month-old girl was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn during a shooting incident.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Police search for suspect in infant's murder after moped crash during getaway | WATCH

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in Brooklyn, with police searching for a second suspect involved in the incident.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Body Pulled From Water Near Brooklyn Park, NYPD Says

A man's body was found near the water at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, prompting an investigation by the NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Body Found at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn

A man's body was recovered from the shoreline of Calvert Vaux Park, prompting an active investigation by the NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Man's body found on rocks at Brooklyn park: NYPD

A man's body was found on the shoreline of Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, with no obvious signs of trauma.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Man found dead on shoreline at Brooklyn park

A man was found dead on the shoreline at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, with an investigation ongoing to determine the cause of death.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Pets
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'I was sure there was someone in that grave': Fresh dig at land linked to Larry Murphy

A cadaver dog named Charlie searched for human remains in a wooded area after a local farmer's tip.
DC food
fromTruthout
6 days ago

How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths

Dr. David Fowler's controversial rulings on deaths in police custody have sparked significant media scrutiny and debate over his use of the excited delirium theory.
#cold-case
US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Missing mother identified as Sierra's mysterious Emigrant Gap Jane Doe

A woman identified nearly 50 years after being found strangled in a snowbank in the Sierra.
SOMA, SF
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

DA Hires Stanford Grad to Run County Crime Lab

Sandra Burnham Sachs is the new chief of the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Crime Lab, succeeding Dr. Ian Fitch.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It's really polarised the population': amid a police search for Dezi Freeman's helpers, some sympathy towards the double-murderer remains

The manhunt was one of the biggest in Australian history, involving hundreds of police officers and help from the army. And yet one man, on foot, got away.
London politics
fromQueens, NY Patch
3 days ago

2 Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Building: NYPD

Officers responding to the scene found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head and an 18-year-old woman with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
New York City
NYC parents
fromNorthport, NY Patch
5 days ago

Grandmother's Fiance Stabbed To Death In Trailer; Teen Charged With Murder: Police

An 18-year-old man was arrested for fatally stabbing his grandmother's fiancé in East Northport.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Fresh hope for justice as anonymous letter surfaces in fatal fire probe

An anonymous letter may provide crucial information about a fire that killed six family members nearly 14 years ago.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
US news
fromJezebel
4 days ago

I Hope You're Ready to Spend Months in Jail After AI Facial Recognition Tools Frame You for a Crime

AI facial recognition tools led to the wrongful detention of Angela Lipps for over five months, highlighting serious flaws in police investigative practices.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Human remains found on California beach in 2022 identified as missing man

Human remains found in California in 2022 were identified as Walter Karl Kinney, a banker who disappeared in 1999.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

An expert explains why the recent Danvers murder stands out

Adults tend to kill for reasons based on logic, Fox said. Even though it is abhorrent, people understand killings out of jealousy, rage, revenge, and profit. But, teenagers "often kill for no good reason," he said.
Psychology
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

25-year-old accused of killing girlfriend in SF home out on bail: 'Random and horrible tragedy'

Nation Wood faces involuntary manslaughter charges after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Samantha Emge, in their home.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Human remains found on a Bay Area beach in 1999 and 2023 have been identified

Human remains found on Bay Area beaches in 1999 and 2023 have been identified as those of Walter Karl Kinney, a banker who disappeared in 1999. The remains were discovered by a family searching for sea shells in 2022, leading to an investigation that linked the remains to Kinney's family through DNA analysis.
California
UK news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
OMG science
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

NH cold case solved 40 years after police found man's skull in woods

Warren Kuchinsky, whose skull was discovered in New Hampshire woods in 1986, was identified after nearly four decades using forensic genetic genealogy techniques.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing - High Country News

Colibrí Center's missing-persons database has become inaccessible, leaving families without hope for identifying missing migrants.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

When the topic of serial murder comes up, almost reflexively, the diagnosis of psychopathic personality is given as an explanation for the offender's behavior. Question: "Why did he kill all these people?" Answer: "He's a psychopath." It seems that once it is proclaimed that the serial killer is a psychopath, everything is understood. This assertion has gained such widespread acceptance that its validity is never questioned.
Psychology
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dog digs up possible link to notorious 19th-century Devon murder case

A dog in Devon unearthed a bottle linked to a Victorian murder case involving Mary Ann Ashford, who was convicted of poisoning her husband.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley, police say

Human remains discovered in Shirley water near Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge with suspected foul play under investigation by police and state detectives.
#cold-case-murder
SF parents
fromUs Weekly
3 weeks ago

Murder of NY Mom Solved Five Decades After She Was Killed

Investigative genetic genealogy solved the 52-year-old murder of Barbara Waldman, identifying sanitation worker Thomas Generazio as the killer, who died in 2004 before charges could be filed.
SF parents
fromUs Weekly
3 weeks ago

Murder of NY Mom Solved Five Decades After She Was Killed

Investigative genetic genealogy solved the 52-year-old murder of Barbara Waldman, identifying sanitation worker Thomas Generazio as the killer, who died in 2004 before charges could be filed.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

He died a convicted murderer. Can a DNA test clear his name?

Every state now has a legal avenue where people can request DNA testing of evidence after being convicted. But in many cases, it's not clear if those statutes apply once convicts have died, said Brandon Garrett, a law professor at Duke University.
US news
#cold-case-resolution
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Long Island cops break decades-old cold case of woman bound, murdered in home invasion

Long Island police identified sanitation worker Thomas Generazio as the killer in a 1974 murder case using familial DNA, exonerating the victim's father who faced decades of social stigma.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Long Island cops break decades-old cold case of woman bound, murdered in home invasion

Long Island police identified sanitation worker Thomas Generazio as the killer in a 1974 murder case using familial DNA, exonerating the victim's father who faced decades of social stigma.
fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

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San Francisco
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

How a recent shift in DNA sleuthing might help investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case

Investigators are using forensic investigative genetic genealogy and additional DNA methods to find a suspect and locate 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie after CODIS returned no matches.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police launch new appeal 30 years on from murder of Melanie Hall

Police are launching a new public appeal for information about Melanie Hall's murder, a 25-year-old hospital worker who disappeared from a Bath nightclub in June 1996 and whose remains were found in 2009.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Value of True Crime

Evolutionary psychology explains true crime fascination as a survival mechanism for identifying threats, yet successful predators still evade detection through deception and social bonding.
US news
fromMen's Journal
1 month ago

Nancy Guthrie Update: Detective Makes Startling Claim About Case

Gated communities' security features may paradoxically create vulnerabilities by fostering disconnected residents and predictable routines that criminals exploit.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Cold blooded' murder was well planned, court told

Four men are accused of planning the 2020 Telford assassination of rapper Tamba Momodu (Teerose); three deny murder, one pleaded guilty to arson.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Cold case unit looking into French rapist Dominique Pelicot, prosecutors say

Dominique Pelicot, convicted for organising the mass rape of his wife, is now under a cold-case probe into additional alleged crimes including a 1991 murder.
#genetic-genealogy
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Desperate federal investigators weigh using DNA genealogy websites for Nancy Guthrie case | Fortune

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
California

'Coldest Case Ever' Ends In Conviction For Sonoma County Rape and Murder of 13-Year-Old

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Desperate federal investigators weigh using DNA genealogy websites for Nancy Guthrie case | Fortune

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
California

'Coldest Case Ever' Ends In Conviction For Sonoma County Rape and Murder of 13-Year-Old

Law
fromAxios
2 months ago

AI is reshaping police detective work, starting with cold cases

AI tools enable detectives to rapidly search and analyze large, multimodal evidence (calls, interviews, photos, social media) to accelerate cold and active investigations.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Genealogical sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them

Investigators may use DNA genealogy databases to match DNA from Nancy Guthrie's case and potentially identify suspects or relatives when CODIS yields no matches.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Decades-old Bay Area rape cases linked through DNA to Texas man

Lashay Durisseau, a Texas man, was identified by DNA and linked to seven cold rapes and kidnappings across multiple jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

One missing persons cold case resolved in latest Santa Rosa Police Department social media push

Weekly "Missing Person Monday" social-media campaign located one person this cycle and has resolved 14 cold cases since launching two years ago.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

After DUI arrest, man charged with murder relating to Calif. cold case

A suspect was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the 2008 Kern County cold-case homicide of Thomas Charles Horton following a 2025 DUI arrest.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Nancy Guthrie abduction clues: Retired homicide sergeant weighs in

FBI-released doorbell footage yields identifiable clues—clothing, apparent firearm, gloves, estimated height/weight and facial biometrics—providing a major investigative lead in Nancy Guthrie's suspected abduction.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pennsylvania man charged after more than 100 human remains found in his possession

A Pennsylvania man faces hundreds of grave-robbery charges after authorities found over 100 human remains, including skulls and mummified parts, taken from Mount Moriah mausoleums.
#nancy-guthrie
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Genealogists release image in attempt to identify child's skull found in N.H. store in the 1990s

Investigative genetic genealogists are asking for the public's help to identify a child whose skull was seized from a Seabrook, N.H., business more than 30 years ago. The DNA Doe Project, a California-based nonprofit that builds DNA profiles from unidentified human remains, released a new facial reconstruction on Monday. The group also announced that the skull - believed to belong to a girl between the ages of 7 and 9 - has ancestral roots on the Greek island of Chios.
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