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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.

A Woman Sets Out On A Hike With Friends In 1981 And Is Never Heard From Again
Thelma Melton, known affectionately to her loved ones as “Polly,” was never one to stay in one place for long. At 58, she was a retired schoolteacher with no children of her own, living with her husband, Bob, in Jacksonville, Florida.
By Matesanz20 days ago in Criminal
The Murder That Inspired The Jeepers Creepers Franchise
Dennis and Marilynn DePue were a married couple from Coldwater, Michigan. Dennis worked as a property assessor for the town, while Marilynn was employed as a guidance counsellor at the local high school.
By Matesanz20 days ago in Criminal
The ICE Shooting in Minneapolis A Closer Look at Federal Enforcement and Rising Tensions
The ICE Shooting in Minneapolis A Closer Look at Federal Enforcement and Rising Tensions In early 2026, Minneapolis found itself at the center of national attention following a shooting involving agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, widely known as ICE. The incident quickly moved beyond a single law enforcement encounter and became a symbol of broader debates surrounding immigration policy, federal authority, and the use of force in American cities. As details emerged, the shooting sparked intense public discussion, protests, and renewed scrutiny of federal operations carried out within local communities.
By America today 20 days ago in Criminal
Jonathan Gerlach & The House of Skulls: Why the Media Hides Ephrata
Protecting the Property Values: Why the Press Frames the 'House of Skulls' as a Delaware County Story (This is Chapter 20 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation.)
By Sunshine Firecracker20 days ago in Criminal
Kendrick Simpson's Downfall
On January 15th, 2006, an insult was answered by a bullet. Tempers were hot on that cold winter night in Oklahoma City. Fritzi’s Hip Hop night club was a happening place in the city back in 2006. It was a place that attracted all kinds of interesting and sometimes very dangerous individuals. In this case it had attracted some hurricane survivors. Ok, folks, let me back up and explain a little bit.
By Cassie Moore20 days ago in Criminal
A Suicidal British Woman Flies To Florida To Be Murdered By A Man From A Fetish Site
Sonia Exelby was a 32 year old woman from Portsmouth, UK. A content creator by profession, she lived with her long-term boyfriend of 15 years, Stevie Hunt.
By Matesanz20 days ago in Criminal
How to Beat Ephrata Borough's Secrecy: A Citizen's Guide
(This is Chapter 21 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation.) The Information War Filing a request under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) in Ephrata Borough is the only legal tool citizens have to pierce the "Wall of Silence" surrounding the Jonathan Gerlach case. While the Mayor ignores emails and the Borough Manager deflects questions about the Associated Building Inspections (ABI) contract, the law is on your side.
By Sunshine Firecracker20 days ago in Criminal
Who Missed the Ephrata 'House of Skulls'? Investigating Associated Building Inspections (ABI)
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By Sunshine Firecracker20 days ago in Criminal
ICE Agent Shooting of Renee Good: What does the DOJ Manual say?. Content Warning.
There is no easy way to say this. Whether he is justified or if it is homicide, he is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, but ICE Agent Johnathan Ross shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.
By Jax Wolf21 days ago in Criminal
Renee Good's Autopsy Results. Content Warning.
On January 7, 2026, Renee Good felt she was doing the right thing when she drove into an area near her home to blow her whistle to notify her neighbors that ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) was in the area.
By Jax Wolf21 days ago in Criminal
A Woman Takes A Light-Hearted Selfie In The Rain, Minutes Later She Is Murdered
On the evening of September 29th 2017, 25 year old Anne Faber—a well-loved young woman from Utrecht in the Netherlands, set out on her usual bicycle ride at around 5pm.
By Matesanz21 days ago in Criminal
A Young Man Disappears After Winning $1-Million On The Lottery
In the spring of 2025, Joshua Saulteaux was a 25 year old man from Whitefish Lake First Nation, a First Nations reserve in Alberta, Canada. Those who knew Joshua best describe him as kind and grounded, a young man who cared deeply for his friends, his family, and his community.
By Matesanz21 days ago in Criminal