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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 Spark That Started It All: My Criminology Journey
The line between good and evil is permeable, and almost anyone can be induced to cross it when pressured by situational forces.
By Sayyeda Esha Noor2 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Of Deanne Hastings
35 year old Deanne Hastings disappeared from Spokane, Washington in November, 2015. She left a note stating that she was headed out to the grocery store, but never returned home.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal
The Newly Confirmed First Victim of the Son of Sam
For more than a year, commencing in July 1976, an unrelenting assailant brought New York City to a standstill, indiscriminately firing rounds from a .44 caliber revolver at unsuspecting individuals. Although the terrifying narratives of his six confirmed homicides have been extensively chronicled, a lesser-known account has recently been found — that of Wendy Savino, the newly confirmed initial victim who miraculously endured the onslaught of this infamous serial killer.
By MJonCrime2 years ago in Criminal
Young Mother Vanishes From A Gas Station In The Middle Of The Night
Jessica Lynne Masker was a 24-year-old mother from Indianapolis, Indiana. Deaf in one ear, she struggled in school and eventually dropped out. She had two young sons and worked as an exotic dancer.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance Of Michael Negrete
Michael Negrete stayed up until the early morning hours of Friday, December 10, 1999, playing an online computer game in his dormitory at the University of California in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old, who was a freshman at the university, finished his game and logged off his computer at 3:40 am. He went out into the hallway and spoke briefly with the friend he had been playing against, then returned to his room on the sixth floor of Dykstra Hall. His roommate was already asleep, so what happened next is unknown. Mike wasn’t in his room at 9:00 am when his roommate woke up and he was never seen again.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
Children’s Book Author Kouri Richins Will Stand Trial Over Husband’s Poisoning Death
Utah mother of 3 and self-published children’s book author Kouri Richins will stand trial after being arrested for the death by poisoning of her husband, Eric Richins. Before getting married, the two had both signed a prenup agreeing that their current and future assets were separate unless Eric passed away. In that case, his business and masonry would become Kouri’s. Marrying in 2013, Kouri and Eric had 5 children together but had a rocky marriage; however, their families assumed the couple was in the best spot they had ever been until Eric was found dead in the middle of the night on March 4, 2022.
By Total Apex Entertainment & Sports2 years ago in Criminal
Vanished: What Happened To Barbara Frame?
Barbara Frame finished work around 4:00 pm on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 30, 1985, and headed home to her Zanesville, Ohio apartment. She had several errands she wanted to run that evening, and shortly after she got home, her ex-husband, Jeff Frame, stopped by and added another errand to her list. Jeff told Barbara that she needed to immediately go to her attorney’s office to sign some papers concerning the couple’s divorce, which had been finalized six weeks earlier. Barbara told him she would take care of it.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
Mother Vanishes While Grocery Shopping: What Happened To Norine Brown
Norine Brown left her home in New Hyde Park, New York around 11:00 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 1990. The 31-year-old wanted to go to a nearby supermarket to buy some ingredients she needed to bake Christmas cookies. She preferred to go to the grocery store late at night to avoid crowds; she waited until her two young children
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
The Tragic Disappearance Of LeeAnna Warner
When 5-year-old LeeAnna Warner arrived home from a day out with her family, the first thing she wanted to do was visit her best friend and tell her all about her day. Her mother, Kaelin, tried to convince her to come inside and take a nap, but LeeAnna was persistent. She pleaded to be allowed to go down the street to her friend’s house, and Kaelin relented. She told her daughter to be home by 5:00 pm and watched as she skipped off down the street. It was 4:30 pm on Saturday, June 14, 2003, and it was the last time Kaelin would see her daughter.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
Far From Home | Where Is Zack Porter?
Zachary Bashir Porter, or Zack for short, had an abundance of people who cared about him. If you met the 25-year-old, you would realize exactly why. In addition to being the caretaker for both his grandmother and mother, he also cared for his son. His family was his number one priority; he had no difficulty proving it.
By Davelyne2 years ago in Criminal
The Bizarre Disappearance Of Patricia Meehan
Patricia Meehan — known as Patty to her family and friends — hadn’t been acting like herself during April 1989. It’s unclear if something specific was bothering Patty, but those who saw her around that time described her behavior as odd; she seemed to be more hyper than usual and slightly disoriented. Patty herself had been concerned enough about her mental state that she made an appointment to see a psychologist on April 21, 1989; she wasn’t sure exactly what was wrong with her but realized that she needed to speak to a professional.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of Candace Hiltz
The girl Candace Hiltz had been genuinely remarkable. Candace was an intelligent child who had already finished three years of college by the time she was sixteen! She had always hoped to serve as a justice of the Supreme Court, and there's little doubt that she would have been successful if given the opportunity. Candace had been taking time off from college at the time of her murder in order to devote all of her attention to her infant daughter Paige, who had hydrocephaly. There was no way of knowing how long the infant would live, and Candace wanted to spend as much time as possible with her daughter. The teenager, young Candace, is recalled as being feisty, strong-willed, and anything but a pushover; this is likely what killed her.
By betty Garba2 years ago in Criminal