investigation

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.

U-Haul had cops haul this guy in after his one-day truck rental turned into weeks
By LENNY COHEN ST. CLOUD, Fla. (CohenConnect) – The guy “in charge of servicing the U-Haul rental vehicles” at a facility in Florida waited more than a month before calling the police.
By Lenny Cohen2 years ago in Criminal
Meth in her bra. Biting a cop. 5 lawyer requests to stop representing her. What could go wrong?
By LENNY COHEN OCALA, Fla. (CohenConnect) – The year 2024 won’t go down as Melany Gayle Peters’ best. Her three arrests took place this year and her various lawyers filed motions five times, requesting to be taken off her cases.
By Lenny Cohen2 years ago in Criminal
Quite an audience gathered to watch his woman punch her boyfriend’s head, scratch his arms and chest
By LENNY COHEN LEESBURG, Fla. (CohenConnect) – The violence sure got people’s attention. Police got “three different anonymous phone calls” saying a woman “was actively battering” a man at a gas station in Florida.
By Lenny Cohen2 years ago in Criminal
Arrest #23: One-time killer’s dad ‘wished to press charges for the public’s safety’
By LENNY COHEN FORT MYERS, Fla. (CohenConnect) – A woman calling for emergency help told police her son had “jumped” her husband and hit him in the face. The violence in their Florida home on the morning Nov. 24 was the last straw for those parents, whose son had done much worse.
By Lenny Cohen2 years ago in Criminal
5 Times Twitter Played a Vital Role in Solving Crimes
Social media platforms like Twitter have proven to be more than just tools for sharing thoughts and news; they have become crucial allies in the fight against crime. The Power of collective intelligence and swift information dissemination has transformed how law enforcement agencies and citizens interact. Here, we explore remarkable instances where Twitter has played a pivotal role in solving crimes, showcasing the impact of online communities on justice.
By MJonCrime2 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Mystery of Stephanie Crowe's Death. Content Warning.
On January 21, 1998, 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe was brutally murdered in her own bedroom. The Night of the Murder Here's what's certain: no one in the Crowe household heard a thing. Neither her parents, her brother Michael, her sister, nor her visiting grandmother. Even Toby, the family dog, was silent.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
The Emergence of Citizen Detectives in the Digital Age
In an era where information flows freely and technology empowers individuals like never before, a new breed of crime solvers has emerged: the citizen detective or the more affectionate monicker armchair detective. These amateur sleuths, armed with internet connections and an insatiable curiosity, are reshaping the landscape of criminal investigations. From cold cases that have baffled law enforcement for decades to recent mysteries that captivate the public imagination, citizen detectives are making their mark, sometimes with surprising results.
By MJonCrime2 years ago in Criminal
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