investigation
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.
Suzanne Morphew Presumed Dead — Husband Will Stand Trial for Her Murder
Earlier this year, I wrote a story about Colorado mother Suzanne Morphew who went missing while out for a bike ride on Mother’s Day 2020. Since then, it has become all but certain that she was never out for a bike ride and instead, was killed in her own home. Her husband, 53-year-old Barry Morphew, has been charged with murder, tampering with a human body, possession of a dangerous weapon, and attempting to influence a public servant.
By A.W. Naves5 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of Venus Xtravaganza
On a cold Christmas Day in 1988, the body of a young transgender woman was found strangled and stuffed under a bed in New York's Duchess Hotel. A medical examiner would later determine that her body had been there for about four days before being discovered. There are few details of her case available beyond this due to its continued active status.
By A.W. Naves5 years ago in Criminal
3 Recent Serial Killers in the US that Haven’t Been Caught
In recent years, the love for true crime has really skyrocketed. Most seem to focus on old cases, though. You hear about famous serial murders like Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy all the time. But what about more recent murders? What about the ones that haven’t been caught yet?
By M van den Bos5 years ago in Criminal
The Julia Wallace Murder — 90 Years Unsolved
The murder of Julia Wallace, called the “Locked Room Murder” by many, has remained unsolved for over 90 years. In all the time since Julia Wallace was found murdered inside a locked room of her home, there have been many who’ve continued to search for clues. The case remains open to this day with the Merseyside Police.
By A.W. Naves5 years ago in Criminal
The Isdal Woman — A 50-Year-Old Mystery
The Isdal Woman refers to an unidentified woman who was found dead at Isdalen in Bergen, Norway on November 29, 1970. Her death was originally thought to be a suicide but speculation in the years since the discovery of her remains has led to further investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
By A.W. Naves5 years ago in Criminal
Benefits of Becoming a Private Investigator
There are many benefits of becoming a private investigator. This job requires an applicant to be professional, well-versed in various investigation methods and can make a great deal of money. However, if you're new to the field, you should learn about the legalities involved. There are many laws to follow, and it's essential to keep up with them. But even if you're not familiar with the specific laws, you can still become a private investigator.
By Lark Begin5 years ago in Criminal
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?
Over four years before America became engrossed in the mystery of The Black Dahlia, England found fascination with the bizarre case of “Bella” — the skeletal remains of a woman discovered by local boys named Robert Hart, Thomas Willetts, Bob Farmer, and Fred Payne while out on a hunt for bird eggs.
By A.W. Naves5 years ago in Criminal
Behavioral Analysis and Criminal Investigation
The following is an essay I wrote for my English Comp I class. Can one get ahead of crazy if they do not know how crazy looks? The answer is no, which is why behavioral analysis has been one of the most prolific discoveries in history. Behavioral analysis changed forensic science and how criminal investigations are approached by understanding the psychology behind some of the world’s notorious crimes.
By L.M. Marlin5 years ago in Criminal
