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California
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
#gang-violence
London politics
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
London politics
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Suspect to be charged with murder of Brooklyn infant may have been shooting at her dad

A gunman will be charged with murder for killing a 7-month-old girl during a gang-related shooting in East Williamsburg.
#jeffrey-epstein
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
#ted-bundy
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
#murder
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
16 hours ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

French teen admits killing her grandparents over relationship feud: prosecutors

A 16-year-old girl and her 15-year-old boyfriend admitted to stabbing her grandparents to death over objections to their relationship.
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

Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
16 hours ago

Man charged with murder in shooting death of 7-month-old baby

A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in the fatal shooting of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

French teen admits killing her grandparents over relationship feud: prosecutors

A 16-year-old girl and her 15-year-old boyfriend admitted to stabbing her grandparents to death over objections to their relationship.
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

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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

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

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
Boston food

Homicide Suspect Arrested Five Months After East Bay Jail Released Him By Mistake

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

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

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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 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.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
#domestic-violence
fromQueens, NY Patch
2 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
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
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.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
#manslaughter
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

South Boston woman fatally stabbed boyfriend during an argument, police say

Gisselle Pascual pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Kyle Bradford, during a domestic dispute in South Boston.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

South Boston woman fatally stabbed boyfriend during an argument, police say

Gisselle Pascual pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Kyle Bradford, during a domestic dispute in South Boston.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Woman charged in fatal South Boston stabbing

Gisselle Pascual, 24, is charged with manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man in South Boston.
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.
#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
1 day 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
3 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
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
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
1 day 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
3 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
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.
#missing-person
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.
#crime
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee cornhole champion, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a passenger during an argument.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested on suspicion of murder

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee cornhole champion, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a passenger during an argument.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris

The alleged ringleaders are Jean-Luc Bagur, Frederic Vaglio and Daniel Beaulieu, all members of the lodge, alongside Beaulieu's right-hand man Sebastien Leroy, accused of carrying out or organising the violence through a network of hired attackers.
France news
Boston
fromHudson Valley Post
5 days ago

Manhunt In New York After Prisoner Escapes In Hudson Valley

Julio C. Sosa, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody in Brewster, New York, and is currently being sought by authorities.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

'Person of interest' in senseless NYC shooting death of 7-month-old to face murder charge: cops

We thought it was fireworks, but my son jumped out of the stroller and I picked him up and carried him. I was hugging him and then when I looked to my left, my daughter was just there, lying there. She was shot in the head. She was just bleeding. It was just too much.
Brooklyn
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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man accused of injuring seven people with car in Derby appears in court

Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, charged with six counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of attempted grievous bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
London politics
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.
#murder-investigation
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.
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.
Law
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's request for two-part murder trial

Lindsay Clancy will stand trial in July for allegedly killing her three children, with an insanity defense based on postpartum mental illness.
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.
fromABC7 Chicago
2 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Emile Konig testified that his father called him after the alleged attack, saying, 'That he would not be making it back to Maui and to take good care of the younger kids and that he had - that Ari, my stepmom, had been cheating on him and that he tried to kill her.'
SF parents
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
4 days ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
Women
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says the true crime audience is overwhelmingly women not because women are morbid but because women are the primary targets of the crimes being described - and learning the patterns isn't entertainment, it's threat intelligence dressed up as a podcast - Silicon Canals

Women's high consumption of true crime content represents threat assessment and safety education rather than morbid entertainment preference.
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
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Man held indefinitely for fatal attack on sister

Andrew Cunningham was detained indefinitely after stabbing his sister Margaret O'Brien 40 times, attributed to his mental health issues.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Nancy Guthrie kidnap probe hits another dead end with DNA results on found gloves

There's so much that everybody wants to know, but I would be very neglectful, irresponsible as a police, law enforcement leader, to share that with everybody.
US news
fromUs Weekly
1 month ago

Woman Killed Crying Baby by Stuffing Paper Towel Down Infant's Throat

I did it. I did everything. I put the paper towel in the baby's mouth because she was crying.
NYC parents
#murder-trial
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

My dad tried to kill me,' dying California girl tells first responders, prosecutor says

An 81-year-old man is on trial for fatally stabbing his 11-year-old stepdaughter and attempting to kill his wife during a 2018 attack at their Garden Grove home.
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.
#domestic-abuse
US news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Uniquely complex' - Countless questions remain around the mysterious kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie pleaded publicly for the safe return of her elderly mother Nancy, urging the kidnappers to do the right thing and return her.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Body found halfway across country ties back to horrific Calif. criminal

Ronald Joseph Cole was a 19-year-old with a shy smile and a buzz cut in 1965, the year he moved from San Diego to Fillmore, a town about 25 miles from Santa Clarita. He was just starting out in life and, hoping to find a job, moved in with his older half-brother David LaFever. By May 1965, Cole had stopped contacting relatives. He had disappeared.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What the data tells us about kidnapped people and how Nancy Guthrie is an outlier

Nancy Guthrie's abduction underscores the rarity and public impact of high-profile kidnappings, especially involving elderly victims and national media attention.
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

You feel violated': how stalkers outsource abuse to private investigators

Unregulated private investigators enable stalkers to surveil and harass victims, including tracking to refuges, without licensing or background checks.
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