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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.
Risks of Using DNA Websites in Criminal Investigations
Genealogy websites use DNA samples to give their users information about themselves: their ethnic background, risk of certain diseases, even traits like hair color and detached earlobes. But a genealogy database of this kind has recently been given another use: a forensic database. In a ground-breaking case, police were able to track down and close the serial murderer and rapist in the Golden State Killer case. They did this by feeding DNA evidence found at one of the crime scenes into GEDMatch, a free genealogy website where people upload their own DNA results to track down their ancestry and family members. By looking at distant relatives, and narrowing the pool based on known factors like age range and ethnicity, police were then able to identify and arrest the killer, a man named Joseph James DeAngelo.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 6 years ago in CriminalJustice for April Tinsley
April 1988 in my hometown of Fort Wayne, IN. April Tinsley was walking home from a friend's house to get an umbrella she had left at another friend's house. That would be the last time anyone saw April alive. After her disappearance, police and local neighbors, totaling 50 or more in all, searched the area to try to find this missing girl.
Catching 'The Beast' - Examining Serial Killer Luis Garavito's Capture (And Fate)
As forensic science advances, one can imagine technology solving more and more crimes. It's not crazy to imagine crime-solving “apps” used on a large-scale basis, even on cold cases. Nevertheless, not every country is known to be advanced in solving crimes, and even so-called "developed countries" get it wrong, or let cases go unsolved.
Wade WainioPublished 6 years ago in CriminalSurprising Ways Criminal Investigators Solve Mysteries
No longer can a police officer dust up some fingerprints and find the culprit. Any law enforcement officer in the United States will tell you that a crime scene is only as good as the science that goes into the murder case, and DNA samples, semen, saliva and other forensic evidence are king in solving crimes. Think you know a thing or two about the topic? You might find yourself raising an eyebrow at these surprising ways criminal investigators solve mysteries.
Caesar FinklePublished 6 years ago in CriminalCSI
It is difficult to find a coherent and reasonable definition for crime scene investigation. However, Marilyn T. Miller, a tenured, associate professor in the Department of Forensic Science at Virginia Commonwealth University, vividly describes crime scene investigation in the second edition of the book Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques published in 2005, which features her significant collaboration as the beginning point for the successful use of physical evidence by the forensic laboratory and the criminal investigator. Other connoisseurs of this field, such as Nicola Lacey, agree with this definition. As she states on her book A Reader on Criminal Justice, which is part of the series Oxford Readings in Socio-legal Studies, defining this concept might seem relatively easy, yet a simple definition instantaneously raises several important interrogatives. These questions are mostly related to how crime scenes and criminal justice are affiliated. Furthermore, it raises questions that focus on the discretion of the criminal justice system, as well as the veracity of the work done during crime scene investigations. It is worth noting the fact that all these questions are the result of the lack of information related to this field. Our society does not understand how the crime scene investigation team works, and as we all know, individuals tend to question the things that are unknown to them.
Luz Delia CaraballoPublished 6 years ago in CriminalMichigan's Missing: Five Unsolved Disappearances From the Mitten State
Every day, we go about our business, not spending much time thinking about what it would be like to vanish off the face of the earth. These missing persons probably never entertained those thoughts, either, as they went about their lives in the Midwestern state of Michigan.
Jen ChichesterPublished 6 years ago in CriminalWho Put Bella in the Wych Elm?
The scene sets in Hagley Woods, Worcestershire in the UK; where World War II was still in uproar, four young local boys were out in the woods when they discovered a human skull inside a hollow tree trunk. The boys were out to poach, and found something that would haunt them forever. This sparked fear within the young boys and they made a pact to never talk about what they found; which is later broken after one of the young boys (Tommy Willets) had told his father.
Jodie harrisPublished 6 years ago in CriminalTop Investigative Journalists of All Time
Without journalism, there is no first amendment, and investigative journalists are especially crucial to not only free speech but also truth in investigative reporting. These reporters expose corruption, crimes, and human rights violations, among many other scandals. It's why we love investigative podcasts. They belong to media outlets in every genre, and they spend months, if not years, digging deep to uncover lies, cover-ups, and buried skeletons—sometimes literally. Pay homage to these brave, intrepid explorers of the truth, whether it's a local news reporter or a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Patty RamsenPublished 6 years ago in CriminalA Flower Plucked Too Early
1986—The year of the Hands Across America charity, the debut of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the first Studio Ghibli film, and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Unfortunately, 1986 also marks the year of Jane Prichard's death.
Hailey CorumPublished 6 years ago in CriminalBest Investigative Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
True crime fans, unite! It's creepy, mysterious, and macabre fun for everyone. Okay, well, not really. True crime is one of the few genres that seems to have people totally divided; you either love it or you hate it. Those who hate it, can't stand it. Those who love it? They get obsessive about it.
Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago in Criminal'Cults'
Cults is a weekly podcast that takes an in-depth look at the inner workings of a cult. The podcast is one hour long and typically in two-part episodes. The hosts are Greg Polcyn and Vanessa Richardson of the Parcast Network, which is a part of Cutler Media. The two hosts discuss the history of the cult's origins with a focus on the psychology of the cult leader. A new episode of the series is released to the internet feed every Tuesday. The series debuted on September 27, 2017, with an episode on the Manson Family. Since the release of the first episode, Parcast Network has produced 38 shows and still counting. Stories have ranged from cults started in the United States to cults originating in other countries. The episodes include famous cults to relatively obscure ones. The series has discussed famous cults such as the Branch Davidians and the members of The People's Temple. However, the show's host makes a point to cover lesser-known cults or cults that have evolved into something else, some of which are the Oneida Community, The Church of Euthanasia, and The Brethren.
Edward GermanPublished 6 years ago in CriminalPlanned Parenthood: The Biggest Sex Crime Clinic
What would you say if I told you that Planned Parenthood was a vile, evil business? Would you call me a stupid Pro-Lifer and an Anti-Feminist Conservative? Well you bet my ass I am with this horrible company that the left has defended and outright made it their "holy place." For decades, Planned Parenthood has been known for their abortion procedures, but did you know that they have failed on numerous occasions to report incest and rape, even when the victims have told them? Bet you didn't know that part did you? Or did you and you are just part of the left trying to cover this up?