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Holly Newton: The Tragedy That Exposed Teen Relationship Abuse Laws

Holly Newton's murder at age 15 by her ex-boyfriend in Hexham sparked her mother's campaign to change UK laws that don't recognize domestic abuse victims under 16.

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When the Sirens Fade: Inside the World of Crime Scene Cleanup 

Learn how expert crime scene cleanup teams ensure health and safety, turning traumatic spaces into places of healing with specialized skills and compassionate care.

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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...
True Crime & Justice

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

Sada Abe: The Unkindest Cut

Sada Abe's crime, committed ninety years ago, continues to be the most notorious crime in Japanese history. Her actions turned Japanese society on its head.
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Family Violence & Homicide

A Crime of Passion or Pre-Meditated Murder?

While love can be a wonderful thing, it is a powerful emotion and one that can prove deadly. In October 2016, Stuart Gallear stabbed his wife to death after discovering she was having an affair with a man he considered a friend.
Family Violence & Homicide

Casey Anthony May Have Murdered Her Child By Accident Using Chloroform

The judge in Casey Anthony's murder trial from 2011 suggests she killed her 2-year-old daughter Caylee by accident using chloroform trying to keep her quiet.

CRIME RESEARCH

The Risk Of Criminal Victimisation In Mental Health Outpatients

Research from the Netherlands studied the self-reports of victims who had experienced abuse and criminal victimisation because of their mental illness.

Dangerous Behavior: Stalkers Using “Apple Air Tags” to Spy on, Harass, Threaten Lovers And...

There's a dangerous hook with Apple Air Tags. In the wrong hands, these gadgets have been used to stalk, harass, and in some tragic cases kill, unsuspecting victims.

Crime and Gender: Why Men May Commit More Crime

A lower resting heart rate partially explains why men commit more crime than women, according to a new study by the University of Pennsylvania.
True Crime Book Reviews
Book Reviews

Dark Valleys: Foul Deeds Among The South Wales Valleys 1845-2016

Gary Dobbs’ carefully researched, well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the darker side of history.
Book Reviews

The Missing Beaumont Children: 50 Years Of Mystery

In 1966 three young Beaumont children vanished in Adelaide, Australia. 50 years on, author Michael Madigan explores this mysterious unsolved case.
Book Reviews

The Cases That Haunt Us By FBI Profiler John Douglas

From Jack the Ripper to JonBenet Ramsey, the FBI’s legendary Mindhunter sheds new light on the mysteries that won’t go away.

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Daniel Bartlam: A Teenage Boy Convicted Of His Mother’s Murder

Daniel Bartlam and Jacqueline Bartlam
True Crime & Justice
Examining the case of Daniel Bartlam, who at 14 years old brutally murdered his mother in 2011, exploring just what does lead children and teens to kill?
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Houston Holds National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Lone Star State

Crime Spotlight
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report over 300,000 of America’s young population are at risk for sexual exploitation.

5 Types of Inmate Abuse In Prisons: It’s More Common Than You Think

Crime, The Law & Your Rights
Prisoners have basic rights against torture, ill-treatment, and other forms of injustice while being detained, but around the world inmate abuse takes place.

The Anatomy of Denials

Crime Spotlight
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.

A Career of Crime: The Hair-Raising True Tale of John “Chicken” Devine

True Crime & Justice
Devine’s capacity for alcohol and mayhem were legendary. Between 1865 and 1871, he was a one-man crime wave.

The Psychology of Psychics Who Claim to be Crime Solvers

Crime Spotlight
A recent Gallup survey suggests that about one in four Americans believe some humans can manifest supernatural psychic powers.

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.

Murderous Children: The Youthful Killer

Crime Spotlight
These are crimes which are most often picked up by the media due to their shock-factor and have everyone wondering just what makes a child kill.

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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.

The Murder of Cecil Wells and the 49th State

True Crime & Justice
In the dead of night two intruders broke into the Alaskan home of Cecil Wells and shot him dead while he slept, before beating his wife and escaping with cash and jewelry. Or at least, this was what Diane Wells told the police...

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Different Types Of Lawsuits and When To Pursue Help Of A Lawyer

Crime, The Law & Your Rights
A list of some of the more common types of lawsuits that might crop up and why you would need a lawyer if you get involved in such litigation.

3 Themes From National News Coverage of 3 Sexual Assaults

Crime Research
Sociologist researcher Anna Gjika discusses how social media and cell phone video played a central role in national media coverage of three high school sexual assaults.

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