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fromHoodline
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Man Sought In Brooklyn Spree Of Sex Crimes

A man is being sought for a series of sex crimes targeting women along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
fromHoodline
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Cypress Hills shooting: Men sentenced in Brooklyn

Two men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed two teenagers and injured another.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Ex-GodSquad Leader Gets Three Years' Probation In Brooklyn

Edward Richard Hinds received three years of probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child's welfare, raising concerns about oversight in funded youth programs.
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Dad wants answers after son, 38, stabbed to death by woman on Brooklyn street

A woman fatally stabbed Terrence Smith during a fight in Brooklyn and fled the scene, leaving his father seeking answers.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Man Sought In Brooklyn Spree Of Sex Crimes

A man is being sought for a series of sex crimes targeting women along Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Cypress Hills shooting: Men sentenced in Brooklyn

Two men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 drive-by shooting in Brooklyn that killed two teenagers and injured another.
#serial-killer
Brooklyn
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

'Serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his Brooklyn building, gets 30 years

Kevin Gavin pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, receiving a sentence of 30 years to life.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Serial killer handyman admits guilt in deaths of three elderly women neighbors

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women in his New York apartment building.
Brooklyn
fromAol
1 day ago

Serial killer handyman admits guilt in deaths of three elderly women neighbors at New York apartment building

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women in his New York apartment building.
Brooklyn
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Serial killer handyman admits guilt in deaths of three elderly women neighbors

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women in his New York apartment building.
Brooklyn
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

'Serial killer' pleads guilty to murdering 3 elderly women in his Brooklyn building, gets 30 years

Kevin Gavin pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly neighbors in a Brooklyn NYCHA complex, receiving a sentence of 30 years to life.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Serial killer handyman admits guilt in deaths of three elderly women neighbors

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women in his New York apartment building.
Brooklyn
fromAol
1 day ago

Serial killer handyman admits guilt in deaths of three elderly women neighbors at New York apartment building

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women in his New York apartment building.
Brooklyn
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Serial killer handyman admits guilt in deaths of three elderly women neighbors

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women in his New York apartment building.
#murder
Brooklyn
fromAol
2 days ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

From the Archives: The Macabre Case of the Man in the Mask

Five youths discovered a human corpse in a smokehouse, leading to the arrest of Bernard LeGeros for the murder of Eigil Vesti.
Brooklyn
fromAol
2 days ago

Serial killer pleads guilty to deaths of 3 women in Brooklyn senior housing complex

A handyman pleaded guilty to murdering three elderly women he was hired to help in a Brooklyn apartment complex.
NYC LGBT
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

From the Archives: The Macabre Case of the Man in the Mask

Five youths discovered a human corpse in a smokehouse, leading to the arrest of Bernard LeGeros for the murder of Eigil Vesti.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Family of murdered woman traumatised after police gave photo of her killer laughing

Families of murder victims face trauma when receiving inappropriate photos of offenders, highlighting the need for better management of such images.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Dad Was Murdered. When People Find Out, They All Ask the Same Question. They Don't Like My Answer.

Anger can be a complex, enduring emotion that transforms over time, often hidden beneath the surface after initial outbursts.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

The sex offender, the character reference and the former TD who has now gone to ground

When the former TD's wife answered the door of his home to the Irish Independent this week, she appeared shaken and said he was not in.
UK politics
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Brooklyn teen charged with murder of 15-year-old boy at Queens playground

A Brooklyn teen has been arrested for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Queens, highlighting ongoing youth gun violence issues in New York City.
#toronto
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A well-known secret': inside Toronto's violent tow truck wars

A suburban neighborhood in Toronto faces violence linked to organized crime in the towing industry, disrupting the previously peaceful community atmosphere.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A well-known secret': inside Toronto's violent tow truck wars

A suburban neighborhood in Toronto faces violence linked to organized crime in the towing industry, disrupting the previously peaceful community atmosphere.
World news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Decryption tech breakthrough that helped snare Kinahan may now take down his army of hitmen

Deciphered phone messages led to the arrest of Daniel Kinahan and may help dismantle his criminal organization.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

Firing squads are back: Trump's DOJ revives rarely used execution method once limited to five states | Fortune

The Justice Department will allow firing squads and reauthorize pentobarbital for federal executions under the Trump administration's renewed push for capital punishment.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I went to a gory serial killer exhibit has America's true crime obsession gone too far?

Mind of a Serial Killer: the Experience examines the motives of infamous murderers through recreations and psychological profiles, provoking both horror and fascination.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

My Dad Had A Shameful Compulsion. I Never Thought I'd Grow Up To Share The Same Secret.

A father's struggle with addiction and the impact on his child's perception of him shapes their relationship.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Dementia patient beaten, set on fire and killed in downtown L.A., prosecutors say

"This case involves an elderly man who was disoriented and living with dementia, conditions that made him particularly vulnerable. The level of violence alleged here is brutal, callous and extreme."
Los Angeles
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The life of PIs: the strange case of 2026's resurgence of hard-boiled detectives

Hard-boiled detective stories are resurging, reflecting societal struggles and cynicism, with new adaptations and films set to release in 2023.
#manslaughter
SF parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

18, 19-year-old plead guilty in 2024 Dorchester killing

Two young men pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a Dorchester father while attempting to help his son.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter in shooting death of Leslieville mother | CBC News

SF parents
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

18, 19-year-old plead guilty in 2024 Dorchester killing

Two young men pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a Dorchester father while attempting to help his son.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter in shooting death of Leslieville mother | CBC News

#domestic-abuse
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC parents

Fatal shooting of Queens teen in park likely tied to gang activity; cops ID prime suspect | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Fatal shooting of Queens teen in park likely tied to gang activity; cops ID prime suspect | amNewYork

NYPD identifies 18-year-old Zahir Davis as the shooter of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, urging him to surrender to authorities.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn Robbery Pattern

NYPD seeks public help identifying suspects in a robbery pattern across multiple Brooklyn precincts.
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

He Dealt Masterpieces by Day, Torture by Night

Crispo's life was a tapestry of contrasts, with letters from aristocrats and celebrities juxtaposed against prison correspondence from junkies and thugs, illustrating his dual existence.
Arts
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Mass shootings often stem from escalating grievances and personal trauma rather than spontaneous acts or primarily mental illness.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
5 days ago
California

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
Mission District

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
California
fromMission Local
5 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
Law
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Can You "See" Criminal Intent? What Research Reveals

Criminal appearance and perceived remorse significantly influence legal outcomes and sentencing decisions.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
UK news
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
5 days ago

Teen beaten and robbed of bookbag in East Flatbush

Four individuals approached the 19-year-old man and got into an argument with him. They punched the victim multiple times in the face before taking his North Face book bag.
New York City
#murder-trial
Arts
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Boy, 16, dies after being 'beaten to a pulp' at London young offenders' institution

A 16-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution, raising serious concerns about prison safety and care.
Law
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

A new immersive experience that dives into the mind of serial killers launches in NYC | amNewYork

Mind of a Serial Killer's mission is to dissect the mindsets of what drives murder for a better global understanding, while creating a place to honor slain victims.
NYC LGBT
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

East Flatbush Teen Robbed Of North Face Bookbag

A 19-year-old man was beaten and robbed in East Flatbush, suffering facial injuries and losing his backpack.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Criminal wannabes even more dangerous than the pros

Ransomware is a significant current threat, targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare, causing immediate harm and financial losses.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Brooklyn man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 15-year-old boy

Police responded to a shooting near Merrick Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard on April 16 at around 6:15 p.m. Investigators say Pierre was shot in the chest.
Brooklyn
US Elections
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

I Guess We're Just Waiting Around To See If This Demented Psychopath Kills Everyone | Defector

Donald Trump's threats against Iran represent a dangerous escalation in rhetoric and reflect a lack of coherent strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
SF parents
fromDefector
1 week ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
#gang-violence
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Law

From barbaric torture and insulting a judge to claims of being reformed: how the bravado faded from five Hennessy gang members

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I thought I was about to be murdered' - man branded 'rat' and waterboarded in horrific attack by five Dublin criminals

Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Law

From barbaric torture and insulting a judge to claims of being reformed: how the bravado faded from five Hennessy gang members

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I thought I was about to be murdered' - man branded 'rat' and waterboarded in horrific attack by five Dublin criminals

Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
UK news
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'He could kill another woman': Brother of murder victim hits out at authorities over how killer's release has been handled

Authorities' handling of David McCord's parole breaches is criticized as 'madness' by the brother of murder victim Nichola Dickson.
Law
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Three Crips Convicted in Long Island and Brooklyn Killings

Three Crips members were convicted of multiple serious crimes, including murder and racketeering, facing life sentences in federal prison.
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
3 days ago

6 Charged After String Of Violent Carjackings, Shooting, LI Robbery: Feds

Six men charged in a federal indictment for a violent spree of carjackings and home invasion across Queens, Brooklyn, and Suffolk County.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Five members of Dublin gang jailed for total of 34 years for torture of man 'that bypasses any notion of humanity'

Five gang members received 34 years in prison for torturing Barry Moore, including waterboarding and branding him with a hot iron.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I thought I was about to be murdered,' says man who was branded 'rat' with hot iron tool and waterboarded in attack by five Dublin criminals

Five convicted men brutally attacked Barry Moore, branding, waterboarding, and running over him with an electric bike amid a gang feud.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kinahan hitman moved to new prison wing after 'clash of personalities'

Kinahan hitman Trevor Byrne has been moved from his wing in Portlaoise Prison after officers feared murderer Warren Dumbrell had a hit on him. Dumbrell and Byrne were both serving time in the prison's A block when they had what sources say is a 'clash of personalities', with both vying to be in charge of their landing.
Django
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Restorative Justice Works at the Psychological Level

Restorative justice rebuilds trust through attentive listening, sustained presence, and community-centered processes that prioritize responsibility and repair over punishment.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Ten years, what justice is that?' - man who killed Jordan Ronan (20) after victim stole from van jailed

A man with previous convictions for knife crime, who killed a 20-year-old outside his home after that person stole from the defendant's unlocked van in the early hours of the morning, has been jailed for nine years.
London politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Value of True Crime

Evolutionary psychology explains true crime fascination as a survival mechanism for identifying threats, yet successful predators still evade detection through deception and social bonding.
US politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

'Hooded bandit,' who committed string of '90s robberies on Staten Island, has life sentence commuted

Daniel Galiano, serving life under New Jersey's Three-Strikes law for a 1997 armed robbery spree, had his sentence commuted and was released.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Criminals who dumped teenager Keane Mulready Woods' body parts across Dublin jailed for total of 12 years

Two criminals with 163 previous convictions were jailed for 12 years for dumping the dismembered body parts of teenager Keane Mulready Woods across Dublin.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Natural storyteller' who demanded cigarette from man at knifepoint went to hug victim when given one

Martin McDonnell produced a large knife to demand a cigarette, kissed the injured party on the back of the neck, and pleaded guilty to knife production and theft.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dealer admits beating vulnerable man to death

A drug dealer admitted to manslaughter after beating a vulnerable former chef to death in a north London flat used for illegal drug dealing operations.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
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