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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.
Missouri: The Central Visual and Performing Arts High School Shooting
On October 24, 2022, a mass shooting occurred at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in the Southwest Garden neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States when a 19-year-old former student opened fire on students and staff, killing two and injuring seven before being fatally shot by police.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Mississippi: The Murder of Louis Allen
Louis Allen (April 25, 1919 – January 31, 1964) was an African-American logger in Liberty, Mississippi, who was shot and killed on his land during the civil rights era. He had previously tried to register to vote and had allegedly talked to federal officials after witnessing the 1961 murder of Herbert Lee, an NAACP member, by E. H. Hurst, a white state legislator. Civil rights activists had come to Liberty that summer to organize for voter registration, as no African-American had been allowed to vote since the state's disenfranchising constitution was passed in 1890.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Michigan: The Detroit Shooting Spree
Dontae Smith has pleaded guilty to the shooting spree he committed in August of that year, when he was 19 years old. The shootings took place in the area of Wyoming, near 7 Mile, in the early hours of Aug. 28. One man and his dog were both shot and survived. That survivor, John Palik, tells that his heart breaks for the victims' families. But his heart also breaks for the suspect.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Jack the Ripper finally identified.
Jack the Ripper Mystery Potentially Solved Through DNA Evidence For over a century, the identity of Jack the Ripper has remained one of the world's most infamous unsolved mysteries—until now. DNA evidence from a shawl recovered at one of the crime scenes has been found to be a 100% match, potentially revealing the killer's true identity.
By Anthony Maghanga2 years ago in Criminal
Victor Salva, Hollywood Director And Convicted Pedophile. Content Warning.
Victor Salva is a name synonymous with both the rise and fall of a Hollywood career, one that was marred by unspeakable crimes. The director, best known for his work on films like *Jeepers Creepers*, was not just a figure of cinematic achievement but also a man with a dark and sinister past. Salva’s career trajectory and criminal history are inextricably linked, forever tainting the legacy of the films he created. The story of Victor Salva is not just a tragic tale of a man’s rise to fame, but a disturbing reminder of how predators can sometimes lurk behind seemingly successful and talented individuals.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
Massachusetts: The Tragic Loss of Deputy James Bachelder
Deputy Marshal James Batchelder was shot and killed at the Boston Courthouse while he and other deputy marshals were attempting to keep a mob of citizens from freeing a prisoner in Boston, Massachusetts.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Maine: The Tragic Case of Charlie Howard
In 1984, the town of Bangor, Maine, became the setting for an event that would leave a lasting imprint on local history. The case of Charlie Howard, a 23‑year‑old gay man, is remembered as a heartbreaking example of the consequences of intolerance and unchecked prejudice.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Maryland: The Lynching of William Andrews
William Andrews was an African American laborer who was lynched by a white mob in Princess Anne, Maryland on June 9, 1897. Andrews, then 17, was tried, convicted, and hanged all in one day after being accused of assaulting Mrs. Benjamin T. Kelley.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Louisiana: The Legacy of Mark Essex
In the early 1970s, the state of Louisiana witnessed a series of unsettling events that would earn the moniker “The Legacy of Mark Essex.” Known as the New Orleans Incident, this case involves the actions of a man whose troubled past and strong convictions culminated in a series of attacks that deeply affected both law enforcement and the broader community.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Kentucky: The Atlantic Plastics Incident
In Henderson, Kentucky, on June 25, 2008, a workplace tragedy unfolded that would become known as the Atlantic Plastics Incident. At an Atlantis plastics factory, an altercation escalated dramatically, leaving a community reeling from shock and prompting discussions on workplace safety and mental health.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
Arkansas: The Tragic Case of Casey Woody
In the small town of Holland, Arkansas, in 2002, the story of 13‑year‑old Casey Woody sent shockwaves through the community and beyond. This tragic case, which highlighted the emerging dangers of online interactions, remains a poignant reminder of how trust can be manipulated and the severe consequences that can result from misplaced confidence.
By Sandun Nayanajith2 years ago in Criminal
