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Incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism: The reality of prison life and what it's like to be an inmate locked up behind bars.

What is Y-STR DNA Testing?
Since it was first used for a criminal case in 1986, DNA testing has been an essential tool for forensic investigators in solving current and cold cases. If you've watched even one episode of one of the CSI shows or are a true crime junkie, then you know that DNA testing is crucial to proving someone's guilt - or innocence.
By Jen Chichester4 years ago in Criminal
Jack the Ripper: The Infamous Serial Killer
Jack the Ripper is perhaps the most notorious serial killer in history, having terrorized the streets of London in the late 1800s with a series of gruesome and unsolved murders. The identity of the Ripper, as he became known, has never been conclusively determined, and his legend has only grown over time, inspiring countless books, movies, and theories. In this article, we will explore the case of Jack the Ripper, from his crimes to the suspects, the investigations, and the enduring mystery.
By Arish Ali 4 years ago in Criminal
The Enigma of D.B. Cooper: The Unsolved Mystery of the Skyjacker
On November 24, 1971, a man who identified himself as Dan Cooper, later known as D.B. Cooper, hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington. Cooper claimed to have a bomb and demanded a ransom of $200,000 in cash and four parachutes. After the ransom was delivered and the passengers and some of the crew were released, Cooper ordered the remaining crew to take off and fly to Mexico City at a low altitude and with the rear staircase lowered. However, somewhere over the rugged terrain of southwestern Washington, Cooper jumped out of the plane with a parachute and the ransom money, and vanished into thin air. The case of D.B. Cooper has remained one of the most enduring and mysterious unsolved crimes in American history, inspiring countless theories, investigations, and cultural references.
By Arish Ali 4 years ago in Criminal
The Word in Law: New Trial may be Ordered in Lyrics Case
California has cited a case where a currently incarcerated man will most likely be given a new trial based on the state’s new law. The piece of legislation will disallow lyrics from being admitted as evidence.
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Criminal
The Wrong Man
Introduction In the early 1960s, the city of Boston was terrorized by a series of brutal murders. The victims, all women, were found strangled in their own homes. The killer was dubbed the "Boston Strangler," and the case quickly became one of the most high-profile serial murder investigations in American history.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj4 years ago in Criminal
The Manson Family Murders
In the summer of 1969, the United States was shocked by a series of brutal murders that were committed by a group of young people who were later identified as members of the Manson Family. The group was led by a charismatic cult leader named Charles Manson, who had convinced his followers that he was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and that they were on a mission to start a race war that he called "Helter Skelter." The Manson Family murders, which took place in Los Angeles, California, were some of the most notorious and disturbing crimes in American history.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj4 years ago in Criminal
17 Days In Hell- The Horrific Abduction Of Katie Beers
Katherine Beers was born in the United States on December30,1982. When she was 9 years old, a family friend named John Esposito took her from Bay Shore, New York, and held her in a bunker from December28,1992, to January13, 1993.
By Rare Stories4 years ago in Criminal
The Controversy of the Death Penalty: Is it a Necessary Tool for Justice?
The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, has been a controversial topic for centuries. It is the practice of executing a person who has been convicted of a serious crime, such as murder, treason, or espionage. The use of the death penalty is legal in some countries, while others have abolished it.
By Lawrence Lease4 years ago in Criminal
Kelly Cochran And The Pact That Made Her Kill Her Two Lovers
When Jason Cochran found out his wife was cheating on him, he had only one request- she must be willing to carry out the promise she made to kill anyone that would try to separate them.
By Rare Stories4 years ago in Criminal
How Noor Faleh Almaleki's Father Took Her Life
Noor Faleh Almaleki, who was born on February 18, 1989, was an Iraqi-American who died in Peoria, Arizona, as a consequence of an accident caused by her father as part of an honor killing.
By Rare Stories4 years ago in Criminal
The Haunting Case of Lisa
It was a cold, dark night in the small town of Millfield, and Detective John was driving to the police station. He was a seasoned detective, having worked on several high-profile cases in his career. However, tonight he had a feeling that something was different.
By Keerthana Thirumalairaj4 years ago in Criminal
How A True Crime Documentary Exposed A Killer - Robert Durst
Kathleen McCormack Durst was reported missing in 1982 Kathleen Durst “VANISHES! Search for beautiful wife of developer" shouted the title in The New York Post. Robert A. Durst was that developer, the heir to a real estate dynasty whose skyscrapers helped define Manhattan's cityscape. Mr. Durst told the paper (in an interview organized by his friend and publicist, Susan Berman) that his wife, a 29-year-old medical student, had vanished the night of Jan. 31, and he was frantic to locate her.
By Victoria Velkova4 years ago in Criminal