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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.
Bad Cops (Part 2)
Law enforcement is a crucial part of our society. Of that, there is no doubt. Anarchy and lawlessness would surely reign supreme without the efforts of the police officers that are willing to sacrifice themselves, so that you may live safely and without fear. Sometimes though, the police are not the answer, but part of the problem. Bad cops exist, and Evansville, Indiana is full of them. Try as they may, the Evansville Police Department just can't seem to hire officers that weren't bullied all the way through school, entitled because of their participation trophies, and equipped with a firearm and the means to ruin a life in an instant with a lie should things not go their way. Why are the troubled officers, many that come with an arrest record, permitted to patrol the streets and rise through the ranks of the department? It is the intention of this author to shine a spotlight on the crimes committed daily by those sworn to enforce the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States of America. We common citizens are expected to live our lives within the letter of the law. If we step outside of those lines, we should be punished. Police officers are supposed to live by the same laws, but are rarely held to the same standards as the every day citizen. What happens when an entire department lives above the law? The case of Mark Healy is a perfect example of allowing people in a position of power to exploit that position.
By Phoenixx Fyre Dean6 years ago in Criminal
What to Do If You Are Falsely Accused of White-Collar Crime
Often, people are involved in an illicit activity, but had no intention of taking part in an unlawful action involving money in high-end business transactions. These are victims of white-collar crimes who are ignorant; they are manipulated by other business members to take part in a grand scheme to obtain financial gain. The crime is committed under another person’s name to keep investigators away from the real culprit.
By Douglas Parker6 years ago in Criminal
Most Wanted: Robert William Fisher
"If you leave me, I'll kill you," Many have used this threat to keep a significant other in a relationship for centuries. Some may have even followed through on the threat after a breakup. And there are others who may not have acted in the heat of the moment but put together a plan, and began to methodically ensure the death of a loved one(s).
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Criminal
Florida Man Posted Revenge Porn Out of Spite
Social media has changed the way communication happens, for better or worse. It has also changed the way people seek to get revenge on those who have wronged them. Or at least those who are perceived as having wronged them.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Criminal
Did Jeffrey Epstein Really Commit Suicide?
A brief bio of Epstein before we get started. Jeffrey Edward Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender, best known for his alleged sex trafficking of minors and close connections with the world's elite, and he is now pronounced dead. Officials state that Epstein committed suicide as of August 10, 2019.
By Diverseblogger7 years ago in Criminal
The Love Triangle that Killed David Bacon
Old Hollywood is filled with stories of glamour, love affairs, and scandal to fill millions of inches of column pages. And that's just for someone focusing on Joan Crawford. With the popularity of true crime showing no signs of slowing, more stories are being unearthed from the bygone era of Hollywood.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Criminal
The Papin Sisters: The Horrible Truth Behind the Murders They Committed
WARNING: This blog post contains content that may be troubling or may trigger some views. Proceed with caution. There are a total of three Papin sisters, and all of them had awful lives. The oldest sister was named Emilia, followed by Christine, and then the youngest was Lea. The three sisters were subjected to awful abuse throughout their entire childhoods, and despite the girls having quite the age differences, Christine and Lea were very close. The parents of the Papin sisters were as evil as they come. The mom reportedly cared very little for her children, and the dad was abusive in every way imaginable. Emilia was sexually assaulted by her father, and left the family soon after to become a nun at a monastery.
By Dani Hendrix7 years ago in Criminal
Why Curtis Flowers?
Accused of four counts of murder, on death row, and has won all six of his appeals? Curtis Flower's has been tried six times for the same crime (the third most tried case in USA) and with enough evidence to set him free, the power of the DA has impacted Curtis Flower's right to a free trial. He maintains his innocence and through the power of family and music, he has his sights set on being released one day. I also hope to see Curtis Flower's a free man sooner than later.
By MB | Stories & More7 years ago in Criminal
Disappearance of Shane Walker and Christopher Dansby
In August of 1989, Rosa Glover took her 19 month old son, Shane Walker, to a playground in Harlem near the Martin Luther King Jr. Towers housing projects where they lived. She sat on a park bench while Shane played. Two kids then came over asking if they could play with him, which she thought was weird because they were 5 and 10 years old, quite a bit older than Shane was. She let them play together when a man came up and sat on the bench with her. Immersed in conversation, Rosa took her eyes off Shane for only a couple minutes. When she turned back around, she did not see him anywhere. She searched frantically for him in that park as well as a nearby park, but could not find him anywhere. When she returned to the park he disappeared from, she saw the two children he was playing with, but they said they had no idea where he was. When police came and spoke with other witnesses, they said they were looking for an African American man about 19-24 years old wearing a yellow shirt and acid-washed jeans.
By Olivia Parker7 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell
It was December 6, 2009 when Susan Cox Powell was last seen alive. She had attended church with her two young children and was last seen when her neighbor left her house that evening around 5:00 PM. The next day she did not make it to work and the boys did not attend daycare. When Susan and Josh did not answer the phone the next day, family members called the police to report them missing. Fearing the family had been victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, the responding officers kicked in the door to their home only to find no one was there. Susan's wallet and identification were left behind and there were two box fans blowing on a newly cleaned couch.
By Olivia Parker7 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: What Should Happen to the North Face Looters?
The savages who stole over $30,000 worth of North Face merchandise are in bad company. Whether it’s in relative normalcy, or a natural disaster, or computer secrets, thieves have been more than willing to act as brutes. From the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Flood of 1889 where white people used pliers to pry gold from the mouths of the dead and snapped off ring fingers to obtain jewels, to China swiping data, to this present incident with negroes, the same idea remains the same in all incidents: second-handedness.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Man of Somerton Beach
The sickly sweet ocean air is heavy, waves crashing against banks of sand in a soundless buzz. It's early, too early for a body to wash up against the shore, the neon sun barely peaking above the choppy sea water. The man is dressed nicely, a suit around his shoulders. He looks as if he's sleeping, but investigators know all too well that the mystery man who appeared from nowhere has a story behind him.
By Shelby Yarchin7 years ago in Criminal
