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The Virginia McCullough Case: A Daughter’s Dark Secret

Uncover the haunting case of Virginia McCullough and a secret that shook a quiet community to its core. In a disturbing tale of family tragedy, McCullough lived alongside her parents' concealed remains for four years, leaving investigators to piece together a puzzle that challenged their understanding of familial bonds and human nature.

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A Mysterious Crime in Houston’s Inwood Forest: Shocking Story Behind Golf Pro Player Gary Cooper’s Murder [Part 1]

Houston's upscale Inwood Forest community was shaken when respected golf pro Gary Cooper was brutally stabbed to death at his doorstep in August 2002. The murder investigation revealed a complex web of family drama centered around Cooper's teenage daughter's pregnancy and her boyfriend, Kelton Yates.

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Was Ann Marie Burr Ted Bundy’s First Victim?

She was an innocent blond child who got into the wind, snatched from her home in the dead of night and carried off into oblivion...
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Lindbergh Kidnapping: Did Charles Lindbergh Kill His Son?

Given Charles Lindbergh's stature as an international hero, investigators in 1932 didn't consider the unthinkable... that Lindbergh was a suspect in the death of his son.
Psychology of Murder

When Narcissistic Rage Ends In Murder

When a true narcissist is challenged they can explode in a narcissistic rage, an anger so fierce it can result in violence and in some cases, murder.

TRUE CRIME

Thomas Kwan: A GP’s Elaborate Plot to Poison for Inheritance

Everything seemed routine. The nurse spoke with a slight Asian accent, checked O'Hara's blood pressure, and asked standard health questions. But this wasn't a legitimate medical visit. It was the beginning of a calculated murder plot.
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Family Violence & Homicide

An Innocent Man [Part III]: The Trial of Dr Jeffrey MacDonald – A Critique of the Case

In the concluding part of the series, witness testimony and the decisions not to let the jury hear their evidence is examined during MacDonald's 1979 trial.
True Crime & Justice

From Double Murder to Death Row: Scott Peterson

Christmas is always a magical time of year, especially for a young couple expecting their first child. But on December 24th 2002, that magic was to end forever for Laci and Scott Peterson.

CRIME RESEARCH

Therapy in Crime Victimization

Therapy can be one route to provide practical advice and support on how to cope with feelings and emotions after being the victim of a crime.

Blaming Violent Video Games For Violence: It’s Time To End The Debate

Christopher J. Ferguson, Professor of Psychology at Stetson University states that there is no evidence to support claims that violent video games and real-world violence are connected.
In death penalty cases, how trustworthy a person looks may play a part in a jury’s decision to condemn them to death.

An Untrustworthy Face Can Push A Jury To Harsher Sentencing

In death penalty cases, how trustworthy a person looks may play a part in a jury’s decision to condemn them to death.
True Crime Book Reviews
Book Reviews

Charlie Peace: Murder, Mayhem and the Master of Disguise

Charlie Peace was a man who over time became a master criminal and a charismatic individual who used his unique skills to almost every advantage. He had determination, self-confidence, and a creativity which would serve him well...
Book Reviews

SketchCop: Police Sketch Artist Reveals His Secrets

A fascinating inside look at the work of a police sketch artist, recreating the faces of suspects using just the fragmented memories of eyewitnesses.
Book Reviews

True Crime Books Best Sellers April 2018

In a new series from Crime Traveller, below are some of the bestselling true crime books of the month according to Amazon. Discover the most talked about new books on true crime and see for yourself which will become your next read.

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Reckless Speculation about Jeffrey MacDonald

Family Violence & Homicide
Jeffrey MacDonald was either a murderer or the victim of a murderous hippie cult and that’s a story that you and I can really sink our teeth into.
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The Steven Avery Case: Beyond Reasonable Doubt

True Crime & Justice
Steven Avery, innocent man or brutal killer? A look at the case made famous through docu-film Making A Murderer and the difficult decision made by the jury.

Strangled: A Courageous Fight Against The Darkest Corners of Humanity

Book Reviews
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.

The London Underground Serial Killer

Book Reviews
The London Underground Serial Killer is written by Geoff Platt, a former acting detective constable for the Metropolitan Police, and tells us of events that unfolded in the 1970 – 80’s. He examines a man who was just ‘ordinary looking’ but turned...

George Floyd: Why the Sight of These Brave, Exhausted Protesters Gives Me Hope

Crime Spotlight
Protesters are assembling, at great personal risk to themselves and their loved ones, because George Floyd couldn’t breathe. They inhale, exhale and raise hell in memory of him.

Electrical Brain Stimulation Reduces Violent Intent by 50%, Claim Researchers

Crime Research
Changing biology to change behavior, new research indicates direct brain stimulation with low electric current can decrease intent towards violence, but how much do we really know about this method?

Hunting Ghislaine: LBC’s New Podcast Hosted by John Sweeney

True Crime & Justice
Hunting Ghislaine is a new LBC podcast investigating the life of Ghislaine Maxwell. Episodes available every Thursday from November 19 on Global Player.

Uneven Ground: The Melissa Witt Story, True Crime Documentary Review

True Crime & Justice
Melissa Witt will forever be 19 years old. Her life came to an abrupt and shocking end in a manner no one should ever have to face. This poignant documentary called Uneven Ground tells her true story.

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Domestic Violence: An Urgent Crisis and the Need for Certification

Crime Spotlight
Explore how domestic violence certification empowers professionals to support victims and build a network of informed advocates in the fight against abuse.

Connected By Fate: Unmasking The Brutal Killer of Melissa Ann Witt

Book Reviews
They know who he is. Deciphering the secrets of Melissa Witt's 1994 murder, LaDonna Humphrey leads a dedicated team in the unyielding pursuit of justice.

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Effects Of Seeing An Offender As A Victim In The Genetic Mental Disorder Defense

Crime Research
Research from the University of Missouri suggests that genetic explanations for criminal behavior have no mitigating effect on a jury. Environmental explanations they say, show an offender as a victim who has suffered harm which results in society assigning less blame for their criminal actions.

Injury And The Civil Aspects Of Criminal Cases

Crime, The Law & Your Rights
Being injured as a result of someone else’s fault can be daunting. You might not know how and where to start your legal battle.

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