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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.

Information and Communication Technology Warfare
As a teenager, I was an avid reader of the science fiction genre of novels. I spent my pocket money on books. What I loved most, was the promise of the future greater technology and a promised easier lifestyle. The idea that humans could make robots that were as smart as themselves thrilled me. It was exhilarating. Now, half a century later, I am witnessing similar book concepts manifest themselves increasingly inserting themselves into our mundane world. Let me express my admiration for Isaac Asimov, Jules Vernes, and H.G. Wells. As I grew older, my taste in books changed. I found elements of future worlds, extreme technologies, and gadgets in the writings of authors like James Patterson, who wrote about cyber attacks on police stations, David Rorvik, who introduced the concept of human cloning, the Sunday comic strips featuring Dick Tracy’s equivalent of the Apple Watch and George Orwell’s description of an authoritarian world where fake news was considered the truth and surveillance was as common as family visits.
By Wayne W. Barrow2 years ago in Criminal
Lost Souls:The Stories of Forgotten Victims. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Crime often shines a harsh spotlight on the perpetrator, leaving the true victims in the shadows. When we hear of a murder or a missing person, our attention is typically drawn to the criminal’s profile, motives, and the legal proceedings that follow. Yet, the stories of the victims—individuals with hopes, dreams, and loved ones—are frequently overlooked. In this article, we delve into the lives of these forgotten souls, examining how their narratives can shed light on broader societal issues and evoke empathy in our communities.
By Aslihan2 years ago in Criminal
The Ghost of Elm street. Content Warning.
The air balanced weighty with the fragrance of downpour and fuel, a sharp indication of the night's occasions. Investigator Sarah Carter remained before the scorched remaining parts of what was once a smooth, cherry-red Colt, its once-glimmering paint now a turned, darkened wreck. The vehicle had been tracked down deserted in an abandoned parcel on the edges of Elm Road, a famous shelter for obscure dealings and quieted murmurs.
By sanjeevan2 years ago in Criminal
Miryang Gang Rape. Content Warning.
This was a horrific case that occurred in Korea in 2004, and this case left many people questioning the Korean justice system and how flawed it is.
By Megha Pavanagd2 years ago in Criminal
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez Unalived, Baby Cut From Womb. Content Warning.
On April 23, 2019, Chicago woman Clarisa Figueroa called 9-1-1, claiming she just delivered a baby boy and he was not breathing. Paramedics responded to the home, transported the baby to a local hospital, and released him to the 47-year-old.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
The Strange Disappearance Of Roger Ellison
Roger Ellison woke up early on the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 1981, and got himself ready for school. The 17-year-old, a senior at Cedaredge High School in Cedaredge, Colorado, rode the bus to school as usual, arriving in plenty of time to go to his locker before he had to head to his homeroom. Roger spoke briefly to one of his friends as he grabbed the books he needed for his first period class, but what happened to him after that is a mystery. He didn’t attend any of his classes that day and he was never seen again.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Of Steven Koecher
30 year old Steven Koecher was last seen in Henderson, Nevada on December 13, 2009. He disappeared after walking away from his vehicle in the upscale Sun City Anthem residential neighborhood.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Of Heidi Planck
39-year-old Heidi Planck was last seen in Los Angeles, California on October 17, 2021. She disappeared after abruptly leaving her son’s football game in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey during halftime.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Disappearance Of Macin Smith
Macin Smith got up early on the morning of Tuesday, September 1, 2015, and made himself breakfast before he left his St. George, Utah home. The 17-year-old started walking in the direction of his bus stop, but he never got on the school bus and didn’t attend any of his classes at Desert Hills High School. His movements after he left his house that morning are unknown; Macin was never seen again.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Of Arelie Garcia
25-year-old Arelie Garcia was last seen in Salinas, California on September 22, 2022. She disappeared after leaving home on her way to work.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal
Disappearance of Joanne Ratcliffe and Kirste Gordon
Joanne Ratcliffe (born 1962) aged 11 and Kirste Jane Gordon (born 1968) aged 4 were two Australian girls who disappeared during an Australian rules football match at the Adelaide Oval on 25 August 1973. Their disappearance, believed to be an a*duction and m*rder, became one of the most well-known crimes in South Australia. The police and media suspect a connection between their presumed m*rders and the disappearance of the Beaumont children in 1966. This case is often referred to as the Adelaide Oval a*ductions.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
The Strange Disappearance Of Daylenn Pua: What Happened to Him?
Daylenn Pua, an 18-year-old hiker nicknamed “Moke,” went missing on February 27, 2015, during his hike on the treacherous Haiku Stairs trail in Hawaii. Pua was well-known for his passion for hiking and exploring. The most recent sighting of him occurred as he boarded a bus in Waianae, Oahu.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal