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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.
Was Michael Jackson a Bad Person?
Michael Jackson was the king of pop music; he died in 2009, but earlier this year, Leaving Neverland was released, a documentary that had interviews with Wade Robson and James Safechuck; they claimed Jackson raped and sexually abused them when they were seven and ten years old, and that the abuse lasted for years. The four-hour long movie was released by HBO, which is currently being sued by Jackson's estate and family.
By Scott Lavely5 years ago in Criminal
Statutes of Limitations: Is It Too Late to Sue?
Whether you watch lots of crime shows on television, or just have a basic understanding of law, you’ve likely come across the phrase “statute of limitations.” While this phrase may sound a bit daunting to the uninitiated, it is actually a relatively straightforward concept once you begin to break it down. If you’re about to enter into legal proceedings (or think you may have reason to), it’s important to fully understand what a statute of limitations is, and how it applies to your case:
By Casey Chesterfield5 years ago in Criminal
High Stakes
For the past several weeks, the Houston Police Department has been working a missing persons case involving a four year old girl. Almost immediately, the stench from her mom's fiancé's story was putrid and from the outside looking in, it appeared that the mom was either covering for her now former fiancé or she was directly connected to the disappearance of her daughter. As hours rolled into days and days into weeks, it became more and more apparent that the beautiful little girl that haunted many of our dreams, more than likely, would never be returning home.
By Nicol Kroy5 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: How Did Unreason Lead Lamont Lacombe to Murder His Cousin?
To say that guns don't kill people, people kill people, is one of the most keen observations ever stated. Though somewhat of a cliché now, the statement rings true. In the case of a Missouri male named Lamont Devon Lacombe, 27, a disagreement over $45 led to the shooting death of his cousin Joseph Lacombe, 26, at Lamont Lacombe’s hands. Now two lives have been ultimately destroyed and damaged because one male emoted instead of thought. Lamont Lacombe represents the small-minded “go-with-your-gut” way of handling personal matters. Never did he stop to think that his actions would lead to such a horrific outcome.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Is It Worth It to Find Missing Person and Rapper EBE Bandz?
The missing persons around the United States total somewhere close to ninety thousand at any given moment. They are missing mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, cousins, nieces, nephews, uncles, and aunts. A reunion would be sweet, but sometimes the news is too grim to take for some families. With Chicago, Illinois rapper EBE Bandz, officially listed as a missing person by his mother, he stands a chance at being discovered alive, but the latest reports seem rather dour. Law enforcement suspect that a corpse is in the back of a Dodge Challenger located at the hip hop artist’s home.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Should 70-Year-Old Florida Man, Renaud Jerome, Die in Prison for Having Sex with an Underage Girl?
Florida Man never seems to fail. In the latest news regarding a male from the Sunshine State who has acted out of control, irrational, devious, or all of the above, Renaud Jerome, at the age of 70 impregnated a thirteen-year-old young girl. The emoting here is at an all-time high. Only feeling, and sexual deviance could lead this senior citizen to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor. Jerome is currently being held without bond at the Palm Beach County Jail, according to the Panama City NewsHerald.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
What Can You Learn By Searching Public Records?
Finding public records online is a great way to learn more about a person. Whether you’re interested in finding out more about someone’s past, or are on the hunt for a mailing address for your Christmas card, there are plenty of reasons to use an online search engine to access public records databases. Certain websites let you find public records online through an interface that searches for matches based on name, making the process simple and effective. Then, you can verify the person you’re searching for by location and familial data, allowing you to access records about the person.
By Carlos Fox5 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Will 6ix9ine See Freedom Soon?
With the emotion-driven climate in which we live, it appears that there will be more and more cases of violence and mayhem in the genre of hip-hop. 6ix9ine’s chances of coming home earlier than expected hinge upon the words of his former associate. For his feelings before thought lead to actions that occurred on April 21, 2018 at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York; Fuguan Lovick shot into the air, while his Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods against Cassanova’s 2X’s gang squabbled.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
This Tinder Murder Will Send Chills Down Your Spine *Video Footage of Suspects*
Nobody ever imagines that their date will turn into the date of their death. Sydney Loofe certainly didn't. The excited young woman got ready for a date that would turn into her very last day on Earth.
By The Darkest Sunrise5 years ago in Criminal
The Differences Between US and UK Legal Systems
For Americans who tune into televised courtroom drama, the players are familiar. The judge, front and center, wears dark robes, and sits high above everyone else. To their left and right are lower platforms with microphones for people who will be questioned. Protecting them are the officers of the law, who stand by the flags of the United States, and the state in which the court is held. A court reporter types away off to one side, as the lawyers prepare their case at tables facing the judge.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in Criminal
How Technology Has Affected Crime
Criminals are constantly evolving to better themselves, to evade being caught by the law. Technology, for one, has given law enforcement a large boost, because of all the new ways to identify and investigate a crime scene, evidence, and surveillance. This road goes both ways, though, criminals are also able to take advantage of the technology just the same, and to use it to better their crime, and not be caught as easily because they understand the laws and the crime they're committing better. This can be applied to a multitude of crimes from white collar crime to a simply burglary, and because of this, law enforcement and criminals are in a constant battle trying to one-up each other in who is more advanced in their ways.
By Scoche Ren5 years ago in Criminal