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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.
The Rabbit Trail
It was a rabbit trail and she was on it. She should have known something was up when the message came in. Intuition was something she prided herself on, but not something to be relied upon 100% of the time. Sometimes it was just plain wrong. This was one of those times. Now here she was, investigating a false lead in an abandoned warehouse and things weren't looking so good.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Criminal
HMRC to Fine UK Households £100 for Late Self-Assessment Tax Returns Starting January 2025
As the New Year ushers in 2025, the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) department in the UK is tightening its grip on tax compliance by reinforcing penalties for late self-assessment tax returns. Starting January 2025, UK households who fail to meet the January 31 deadline for filing their self-assessment tax returns will face an automatic £100 fine. This stricter measure is part of HMRC's ongoing efforts to encourage prompt and accurate tax reporting while addressing the challenges posed by an increasingly digital and interconnected economy.
By Emma Grace2 years ago in Criminal
17 Year Old Charged With Murdering A 98 Year Old Woman. Content Warning.
A 17-year old Wadsworth High school has been arrested and charged with the murder of 98 year old woman Margaret Douglas. Margret Douglas who was 98 years old was reported missing by her relatives. She was missing for a few days. No one could find her or get in touch with her. So, naturally her relatives were worried about her and reported her missing . Authorities then decided to do a welfare check on her. They even asked in and around the neighbour hood and no one had seen her.
By Megha Pavanagd2 years ago in Criminal
The Serial Killer Who Preyed on Vulnerable Women — Khalil Wheeler-Weaver. Content Warning.
“You’re Not a Serial Killer, Right?” These were the fateful words 20-year-old Sarah Butler sent to Khalil Wheeler-Weaver shortly before agreeing to meet him on November 22, 2016. Tragically, investigators now believe her question was more accurate than she ever imagined.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
Oscar Pistorius Parole Release. AI-Generated.
Oscar Pistorius Parole Release: Justice, Rehabilitation, and the Complex Path to Freedom Oscar Pistorius, the once-revered South African Paralympic athlete, has recently been granted parole after serving over eight years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. This decision, announced in December 2023, reignites intense global debate over justice, forgiveness, and the rehabilitation of those convicted of serious crimes. Pistorius’s case has been a focal point of media and legal scrutiny, emblematic of broader societal discussions surrounding the intersections of celebrity, violence, and accountability.
By Mutonga Kamau2 years ago in Criminal
The Cybertruck Bomber: Matthew Livelsberger’s Cryptic Manifesto and Explosive Secrets
The dawn of 2025 came with a bang—quite literally. On January 1, outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded, injuring seven. Inside the futuristic vehicle was the body of Matthew Alan Livelsberger, a decorated Green Beret. But the explosion was no accident, and the aftermath has raised more questions than answers.
By The INFORMER2 years ago in Criminal
Skinned Alive: The Gruesome Mystery of Katarzyna Zowada. Content Warning.
In 1999, a tugboat navigating the Vistula River came to an abrupt stop when the captain noticed a pale, foul-smelling mass entangled in the propeller. Little did anyone know, this discovery would unravel one of the most chilling murder cases in Poland’s history.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Case of the Villisca Axe Murders: A Chilling Crime That Haunts Iowa
In a sleepy, small-town corner of Iowa, a gruesome crime was committed that is still terrifying residents more than a century later. It was the night of June 9, 1912, when the quiet town of Villisca was shattered by a brutal massacre—eight people, including six children, were murdered in the dead of night. The weapon? An axe. The killer? Still unknown.
By Rachel LaBella2 years ago in Criminal
The Spy in the PMO: How India's Top Secrets Were Leaked in 1984
The Year 1984: The year 1984 was already a tumultuous one for India. It witnessed the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, followed by anti-Sikh riots and political chaos. However, a lesser-known but equally shocking incident was the uncovering of a massive espionage scandal that had been brewing in the months prior.
By Ayush Singh Aryan2 years ago in Criminal
The Chilling Mystery of the West Mesa Bone Collector. Content Warning.
In 2009, the remains of 11 women and girls were discovered buried in the desolate sands of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This grim discovery led investigators to believe they were dealing with a serial killer, now infamously dubbed the West Mesa Bone Collector. Despite identifying all known victims, law enforcement has yet to solve the case. The killer remains unidentified, their crimes a haunting shadow over the city.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
