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.
Serial
In the city of Baltimore, Maryland a mysterious murder took place. Woodlawn High School was attended by many students, two of whom were Hae Min Lee and Adnan Syed. Two 18 year old lovers in secret. On January 13th, 1999, Hae Min Lee’s body was found buried in a popular grave site; some might go as far as to call it a mass grave, Leakin Park. Not long after the discovery of Lee’s body, Syed was arrested and charged with her murder.
By Kailah Pierre6 years ago in Criminal
The Case of Nellie May Madison
Nellie May Madison was the first woman sentenced to death in California. Her case was a stepping stone on the road to credibility for the abuse defence. At the time, the idea of a woman pointing to the spousal abuse she had suffered as the reason for her crime was unheard of. Nellie was born Nellie May Mooney, on the 5th April 1895 in Red Rock, Montana, to Edward Mooney and Catherine Doherty Mooney. Her parents had emigrated from Ireland to the USA a few years before she was born, and had their children - four including Nellie - in the US. They raised Nellie in Dillon, Montana; and she was trained to be a survivalist of the mountains.
By Molly Kent6 years ago in Criminal
Unsolved:Who killed the Grimes sisters?
During the late 1950s, Elvis Presley was the King of Rock and Roll. He could melt hearts with his dark hair, good looks and amazing voice. Two of his biggest fans were sisters Barbara Jeanne Grimes, 15, and Patricia Kathleen Grimes, 12. The girls loved Elvis and couldn't wait to see his “Love me Tender” movie.
By Marc Hoover6 years ago in Criminal
Unsolved Murders That Will Make You Think
Background Info: The "Texarkana Murders" or the "Moonlight Murders," are a series of unsolved murders and other violent crimes that took place throughout 1946 in Texarkana, Texas. Early on the killer was given the nickname "Phantom Killer" as no one had seen or even heard while committing his crimes. The Phantom Killer, in total, killed five people and injured another three within a ten week time period. The killings were so brutal, that a curfew was enforced, police patrolled the streets, and the killer remained killing. The patrols stopped three months after the last murder.
By Matthew Easter6 years ago in Criminal
Juvenile Law
When faced with legal problems, it is no doubt that people face a lot of stress, especially when it comes to their loved ones. However, did you know that if the person facing trouble with the law is a minor, they are tried in a juvenile court instead of an adult criminal court?
By Moore and Associates6 years ago in Criminal
Nicole M. Abusharif, The So-Called 'Lesbian Love Triangle' Murderer
After being found guilty of murdering Becky Klein in 2007, Nicole M. Abusharif was sentenced to 50 years — akin to life imprisonment, yet technically not. Upon reading this story, I must admit a big question struck me: Why only 50 years? Regardless of any exact opinion, I have heard of much harsher sentences for similar murders. Here's what happened: Abusharif had suffocated Becky with a plastic bag, wrapped her up in duct tape and left her in the trunk of a car. It was also believed that Becky was murdered out of greed, as Nicole potentially stood to gain $400,000 in an insurance payout. In any case, the murder was deemed as not being "cold, calculated and premeditated."
By Wade Wainio6 years ago in Criminal
Unsolved: The Lane Bryant massacre
Rhoda McFarland (born Rhoda Hamilton) grew up in a loving home in Joliet, Illinois. She had three brothers and a sister. After graduating from high school, she entered the Air Force and served at Andrews Air Force base in Maryland. After completing her active duty tour, she transitioned into the Air Force reserves.
By Marc Hoover6 years ago in Criminal
