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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.

Ed Gein: the butcher of plainfield
Ed Gein ; America's strangest killer Ed Gein is widely considered one of America's most bizarre and twisted serial killers. Known as "The Butcher of Plainfield," Gein's horrific crimes inspired the classic horror films Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, as well as the novel and film adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs. While he didn't have the high body count of other infamous serial killers, such as Ted Bundy or Jack the Ripper, his gruesome and macabre crimes continue to fascinate and shock people to this day.
By Ashmal Sanika3 years ago in Criminal
Scott Lilly was murdered on the Appalachian Trail in 2011 and remains unsolved.
On June 15, 2011, Scott Lilly began his Appalachian Trail (AT) section hike. Scott chose to start in Maryland and head south to Springer Mountain, Georgia, the trail's southern terminus. The Appalachian trail is 2190 miles long and attracts thousands of visitors yearly, going from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin Maine.
By sara burdick3 years ago in Criminal
Part Two Of Detective Smith Mystery Story
Detective Smith had just closed the case on a particularly grueling murder investigation that had taken him months to solve. After working tirelessly on the case, he decided to take some time off to relax and unwind. He traveled to a small town nestled in the mountains, hoping to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
By Anthony K. Bryan-KagintonPackage3 years ago in Criminal
A Tale of Cybercrime
The internet had become a central part of our lives. It connected us with friends and family, allowed us to work remotely, and made it possible to shop, bank, and conduct business with ease. However, with the convenience of the internet came the risk of cyber attacks. For one person, this risk became a terrifying reality.
By Karthick 3 years ago in Criminal
Detective Johnathan Vow To Fight For Justice And To Protect The Innocent
It was a dark and stormy night, and Detective Johnathan had just arrived at the old mansion on the outskirts of town. He had been called to investigate a murder that had taken place in the house earlier that evening. The victim was a wealthy businessman, and the suspects were all members of his family, who had been gathered together for a family reunion.
By Anthony K. Bryan-KagintonPackage3 years ago in Criminal
The Devil in the White City
Herman Webster Mudgett, better known as H.H. Holmes, is one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. He is known for his “Murder Castle,” a building he designed and constructed to carry out his heinous crimes. Holmes was born in Gilmanton, New Hampshire in 1861. He was a bright student and attended the University of Michigan to study medicine. After moving to Chicago, he began working as a pharmacist and used his medical knowledge to commit insurance fraud.
By E.A Nich3 years ago in Criminal
America's most evil seriel killer- John Wayne Gacy
After the search of Gacy's home, police obtained a warrant to dig up the crawl space beneath his house. They found the bodies of 29 young men and boys, some of whom were buried in the crawl space and others in a nearby river. The victims had been tortured, sexually assaulted, and strangled. Some had been buried with their clothing or underwear in their mouths. Many of the victims were known to be gay, which suggested that Gacy targeted his victims because of their sexual orientation.
By Ashmal Sanika3 years ago in Criminal
The War on Drugs: A Costly and Ineffective Battle
Over four decades ago, US President Richard Nixon declared drug abuse as public enemy number one, igniting an unparalleled international campaign known as the War on Drugs. Fast forward to the present day, and the verdict is clear: the War on Drugs has been a colossal failure, causing unintended and disastrous consequences. This campaign has resulted in mass incarceration in the US, corruption, political destabilization, and violence in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, and widespread human rights abuses across the globe. Millions of lives have been negatively impacted, and billions of dollars are wasted annually, only to strengthen and fuel powerful drug cartels. The War on Drugs' initial objective - a world without drugs - appears less attainable than ever before. How did we get here?
By Joshua Rogers3 years ago in Criminal
Dr. Serial Killer - "Harold Shipman"
Harold Shipman was a young doctor who had just begun his medical practice in the small town of Hyde, England. He had always been fascinated with medicine, and he saw his job as an opportunity to help people and make a difference in their lives.
By 2uhaan3 years ago in Criminal
IT STARTS KILLING YOU BEFORE YOU EVEN NOTICE IT
In 2002, the Arab terrorist known as IBN Al-hatab passed away unexpectedly in his home. The reported cause of his death was a heart attack, which may have been triggered by the unsettling contents of a routine letter. However, it is also possible that someone who was responsible for destructive acts like detonating residential buildings and shooting Red Cross workers could have succumbed to the excitement of their actions.
By Fajemisin Itunu3 years ago in Criminal
Young Woman Found Stuffed In Duffle Bag Remains Unidentified 34 Years Later
On the afternoon of February 14, 1988, a man looking for aluminum cans found a large duffle bag inside a dumpster off Kaiser Road (now the bypass) and Old Perkins Road in Millen, Georgia.
By Cat Leigh3 years ago in Criminal
The Cryptic Cypher
Detective James Bennett had been on the trail of a serial killer for weeks. The killer's modus operandi was to leave a cryptic cipher at every crime scene, which James believed to be a clue to his next target. However, despite James' best efforts, the cipher remained uncracked, leaving him with little to go on.
By John memon3 years ago in Criminal