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Halloween Killings: The Dark Reality Behind October 31st Homicides

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Every October 31st, millions celebrate safely, but statistics reveal a darker truth. Halloween consistently ranks among the year's most dangerous nights, with violent crime spiking way above normal rates. From the infamous "Candy Man" poisonings to recent mass shootings at celebrations, October 31st has witnessed decades of murders that exploit the holiday's unique atmosphere of masks, anonymity, and after-dark festivities.
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The JFK Assassination … Case Still Closed

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No crime in history has undergone a more intense and exhausting scrutiny than the killing of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The scales do not balance. How could Kennedy be toppled by the likes of Oswald?

A Tale of Two Theories: Murder or Suicide?

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On June 1, 1897, at 6:45 p.m., a night watchman found Issac Hoffman lying on the floor of his San Francisco office with three bullet wounds in his head.

Cody Legebokoff: Canada’s Youngest Serial Killer

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Only 14% of recorded serial killers are under the age of 20 when they start killing and Cody Legebokoff of Canada was one of them. A boy who grew up in British Columbia, he was popular, friendly and sociable with no hint of the violent and brutal behaviour that was to come.

The Crime Museum Uncovered

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For true crime enthusiasts Scotland Yard’s ‘Black Museum’ (correctly called the ‘Crime Museum’) is a legendary institution. It’s also one that, until now, only the chosen few could actually enter...

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Study Psychology Online: Resources To Get Started

Studying psychology online is an attractive option. No campus to attend, no travelling is needed and study can be fitted in around existing work and family commitments.
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Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Members Explain the Appeal of Risk Taking

The repetitive dullness of routine existence and limited opportunity can for some young people make risk-taking behaviour highly alluring and exciting.
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America Uprising: Scholars Reflect on the Death of George Floyd

Journalist’s Resource reached out to scholars who study policing and economic inequality for their thoughts on the past week of uprisings in America.
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How Slow Motion Footage of Crimes Encourages Juries To Convict

Research from the University of Chicago has revealed that when juries are shown CCTV footage of a crime taking place in slow motion, they are three times more likely to convict of murder than if the footage was shown at real-time speed.
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The Anatomy of Denials

A good denial is direct, simple and succinct. A poor denial helps keep the allegation alive. Learn how to tell the difference from forensic linguist expert Joe Koenig.
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Watching Casey Anthony: Two Authors Document A Controversial Trial

At 540 pages, this exhaustive investigation into the Casey Anthony case mirrors the sprawling nature of the trial itself, delving deep into every twist and turn of an investigation that captivated America and left more questions than answers.
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Strangled: A Courageous Fight Against The Darkest Corners of Humanity

Hunting down an elusive killer led two women into a dark layer of the internet where anonymity allows for threats and intimidation to be unleashed.
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The Girl I Never Knew: Melissa Ann Witt Deserves Justice

LaDonna Humphrey never met Melissa. Yet something about her story and murder captivated her into a 7-year obsessional quest to find her killer.

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