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The Deepfake Crisis: How AI is Reshaping Criminal Justice

In the age of perfect AI forgeries, seeing is no longer believing. This erosion of digital trust has created an unprecedented crisis for global justice systems, as investigators find themselves in a high-stakes technological arms race where evidence can be manufactured as quickly as it can be debunked.

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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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Young Serial Killers: Breaking Down the Research

Young serial killers remain one of criminology's darkest realities. New research strips away media myths and sensationalism, revealing the complex psychology behind juveniles who commit multiple murders.
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A Mysterious Crime in Houston’s Inwood Forest: Shocking Story Behind Golf Pro Player Gary Cooper’s Murder [Part 1]

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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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3 Themes From National News Coverage of 3 Sexual Assaults

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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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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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5 Eye-Opening True Crime Books By Ann Rule

The former Seattle policewoman who made her name through crime writing, Ann Rule was the ‘Queen of True Crime’ with many of her books becoming best-sellers.
I am D.B. Cooper

I am D.B. Cooper: Startling Confessions Examined in ‘Getting The Truth’

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The Psychology of Serial Killer Groupies: Book Review

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Jack The Ripper Was Three Killers: New Theory in Sherlock Holmes...

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Siblicide in Humans: Homicidal Violence Between Siblings

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Within siblicide, as with any homicide, there is always the question of motive. Why would anyone kill their own sibling?
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Understanding The Relationship Between Stalking and Homicide: Warning Signs and Risk Factors

Crime Research
A new research study has explored stalking behaviours and how they can lead to the murder of a victim highlighting the prevalence of obsession and fixation.

Bombers, Rioters and Police Killers: Violent Crime and Disorder in Victorian Britain

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The popular image of Victorian Britain is an ordered, well-behaved and well-mannered society; it is not of an era littered with riots, violent muggings, and terrorist attacks. Bombers, Rioters and Police Killers by Simon Webb sets the record straight by laying bare the reality of Victorian crime.

O. J. Simpson: Murder in the First Degree

True Crime & Justice
Despite overwhelming evidence of guilt, Simpson was acquitted following the longest and most televised criminal trial in United States legal history.

Can Criminal Behavior Be Predicted Using Brain Scans?

Psychology of Murder
Modern brain imagining is being used to explore the criminal brain, looking for biological factors which could lead to criminal behavior.

Forensics Science And Dr Joseph Bell: The Real Sherlock Holmes

True Crime & Justice
The birth of forensics science can be attributed to Dr Joseph Bell whose observational techniques were the basis for the character of Sherlock Holmes.

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The Halo Effect’s Surprising Limits: When Beauty Can’t Sway Justice

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

Crime Spotlight
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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1962 Alcatraz Escape: Did They Survive After All?

True Crime & Justice
The 1962 Alcatraz escape saw three inmates break out of the prison, but did they make it out alive? New scientific data suggests they might have done.

Former Homicide Detective Blogs His True Crime Stories

True Crime & Justice
Pat McGaha’s blog, 'True Crime Stories by a Homicide Detective' is addictive reading providing a fascinating insight into the modern real world of policing.

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