investigation
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.
Michigan's Missing: Five Unsolved Disappearances From the Mitten State
Every day, we go about our business, not spending much time thinking about what it would be like to vanish off the face of the earth. These missing persons probably never entertained those thoughts, either, as they went about their lives in the Midwestern state of Michigan.
By Jen Chichester8 years ago in Criminal
Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?
The scene sets in Hagley Woods, Worcestershire in the UK; where World War II was still in uproar, four young local boys were out in the woods when they discovered a human skull inside a hollow tree trunk. The boys were out to poach, and found something that would haunt them forever. This sparked fear within the young boys and they made a pact to never talk about what they found; which is later broken after one of the young boys (Tommy Willets) had told his father.
By Jodie harris8 years ago in Criminal
Top Investigative Journalists of All Time
Without journalism, there is no first amendment, and investigative journalists are especially crucial to not only free speech but also truth in investigative reporting. These reporters expose corruption, crimes, and human rights violations, among many other scandals. It's why we love investigative podcasts. They belong to media outlets in every genre, and they spend months, if not years, digging deep to uncover lies, cover-ups, and buried skeletons—sometimes literally. Pay homage to these brave, intrepid explorers of the truth, whether it's a local news reporter or a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
By Patty Ramsen8 years ago in Criminal
Best Investigative Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
True crime fans, unite! It's creepy, mysterious, and macabre fun for everyone. Okay, well, not really. True crime is one of the few genres that seems to have people totally divided; you either love it or you hate it. Those who hate it, can't stand it. Those who love it? They get obsessive about it.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Criminal
'Cults'
Cults is a weekly podcast that takes an in-depth look at the inner workings of a cult. The podcast is one hour long and typically in two-part episodes. The hosts are Greg Polcyn and Vanessa Richardson of the Parcast Network, which is a part of Cutler Media. The two hosts discuss the history of the cult's origins with a focus on the psychology of the cult leader. A new episode of the series is released to the internet feed every Tuesday. The series debuted on September 27, 2017, with an episode on the Manson Family. Since the release of the first episode, Parcast Network has produced 38 shows and still counting. Stories have ranged from cults started in the United States to cults originating in other countries. The episodes include famous cults to relatively obscure ones. The series has discussed famous cults such as the Branch Davidians and the members of The People's Temple. However, the show's host makes a point to cover lesser-known cults or cults that have evolved into something else, some of which are the Oneida Community, The Church of Euthanasia, and The Brethren.
By Edward German8 years ago in Criminal
The Next GSK: The Case That the People Who Caught the Golden State Killer Are Tackling Next
The news is full of exciting information about the latest victory in law enforcement: The capture of the Golden State Killer. True crime aficionados know the names Paul Holes and Billy Jensen as two of the men that helped catch him.
By Lesley Bright8 years ago in Criminal
An Alternative Path for Young People Involved in Crime
There is not a day that goes by when we open a newspaper or switch on the TV and there is a news item about someone being killed by a knife or seriously injured. It is alarming to see the rise in knife crimes and horrifying to hear of so many deaths. In our society, we want to feel safe on the streets.
By Christopher Lee-Power8 years ago in Criminal
Real Life Detectives
MARY DOYLE Often described as a feisty redhead, Mary Doyle is the Chief Superintendent of Britain's Manchester Police Force. Doyle joined the force at age twenty and has had a celebrated career of 24 years so far. She has tread a path that few women in this country have been able to. Manchester is a large city, with the problems of all big cities. Doyle will now be firmly butting heads with organized crime. Manchester has between 27 and 40 of them. She was involved in the investigation into the murder of Indian student, Anuj Bidve, which made international news. Bidve's murderer, Kiaran Stapleton, gave his name as "Psycho Stapelton" at one of his hearings. Doyle found his sentence of 30 years without parole to be "satisfying." It was a high-pressure case and her response to being chosen to investigate it was “They knew that because of the circumstances of it and the potential impact it could go worldwide and would be in the international spotlight, so they wanted someone reasonably qualified." Mary was also involved in the investigation of Dale Cregan who murdered a criminal father and son, and two police officers as well. Doyle has taken over a hornet's nest of controversy after some high profile blunders under her predecessor, but she is resolved to bring greater consistency to how police departments deal with cases.
By Monica Bennett8 years ago in Criminal
