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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.

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Before you begin to read the below incident , please be informed that it is based on a true event! The D.B. Cooper incident refers to the unsolved hijacking of a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 flying from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington on November 24, 1971. The hijacker, who identified himself as Dan Cooper but is commonly referred to as D.B. Cooper, extorted $200,000 in ransom from the airline before jumping from the plane over the Pacific Northwest, never to be seen or heard from again.
By Siddharth RS4 years ago in Criminal
"Exploring the Dark Side of TikTok: A Cautionary Tale"
TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short videos and catchy music, has a dark side that many users may not be aware of. While the platform can be a source of entertainment and joy for many, it can also have serious negative effects on individuals and communities.
By thines varma4 years ago in Criminal
The Horror of the California Mass Shooting at the Monterey Park 2023
Monterey Park is in California, near Los Angeles. Monterey Park, located on the eastern outskirts of Los Angeles, has a population of about 60,000 people, the majority of whom are Chinese immigrants or first-generation Asian Americans.
By solitudescribe4 years ago in Criminal
3 Chilling Murder Houses You Didn't Know Were Out There:
These days our world seems enthralled with true crime and its grisly secrets. The crazier the story, the better. Many people believe that places can be haunted by the energy of past events. This is especially true of houses where a murder has taken place. But what do the people who live in these houses after the crime say about it? Here are some stories from residents of murder houses who have experienced firsthand the eerie aftermath of a grisly crime.
By Author Eve S Evans4 years ago in Criminal
Missing Carmel Fenech
Carmel Fenech aka Carmel Michaela Pendry went missing on May 21st 1998, she has never been seen again. She was 16 years old.
By lolly True Crime4 years ago in Criminal
"The five sodder children"
The Sodder family tragedy is one of the most perplexing unsolved cases in American history. On Christmas Eve in 1945, the Sodder family's home in Fayetteville, West Virginia went up in flames, and five of the ten Sodder children were never seen or heard from again. The official story was that the children had died in the fire, but there were many inconsistencies in the official story and evidence that suggested foul play. To this day, the case remains unsolved, leaving the Sodder family and many others to wonder what truly happened to the five missing children.
By Ram4 years ago in Criminal
Body Bag Barry
Recently, I was searching an online dating site. Don't ask me why. I'm happily married. Perhaps I just wanted to see if I was as invisible as I felt. After the first fifteen minutes with a current photo on my profile, twenty or so eager fellows were sending me hearts and asking to chat. Wow. After an hour there was a steady stream of requests to meet or chat.
By Tina D'Angelo4 years ago in Criminal
Unsolved Una Crown Murder
Ten years on the unexplained murder of 86-year-old Una Crown of Magazine Lane, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK remains unsolved.
By lolly True Crime4 years ago in Criminal
Killing Springfield: The Simpson Murder Mystery
"The prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence and we will prove that there are other suspects who could have committed these murders." - Defense attorney Robert Kardashian"
By APSAL HANIFA4 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of Harold Shaw
(Note: The following account was sourced from the excellent, rare book Play the Yellow Tape by Bobbie Lee, self-published in 2007.)
By Tom Baker4 years ago in Criminal
"The Monster of Chicago: The True Story of H.H. Holmes"
Introduction: H.H. Holmes, also known as "The Devil in the White City," was one of America's first known serial killers. He is believed to have killed at least 27 people, although the true number of his victims may be much higher. Holmes was active in the late 19th century, and his reign of terror took place in Chicago, Illinois. In this article, we will take a closer look at the life and crimes of H.H. Holmes, and explore the mystery and horror of his killings.
By Gabriel4 years ago in Criminal
Hinterkaifeck Murders
Hinterkaifeck was a small farmstead located in the Bavarian countryside, Germany. On the evening of March 31, 1922, the six inhabitants of the farm were brutally murdered with a mattock (a farming tool similar to a pickaxe). The murders remained unsolved for decades, and the case of Hinterkaifeck continues to be one of the most intriguing unsolved murder cases in German history.
By Finola bozlar4 years ago in Criminal