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#sexual-assault
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
4 hours ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
4 hours ago

South Ozone Park senior held without bail for the murder of his wife, whose remains were discovered at different locations: DA - QNS

An elderly man was indicted for allegedly murdering his younger wife, with her dismembered remains found in multiple locations.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man convicted in wife's disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder

Bob McCaffrey Jr. was arrested for the 1990 murder of Lisa Marie McBride after DNA linked him to the case.
Miami food
fromqns.com
4 hours ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
4 hours ago

South Ozone Park senior held without bail for the murder of his wife, whose remains were discovered at different locations: DA - QNS

An elderly man was indicted for allegedly murdering his younger wife, with her dismembered remains found in multiple locations.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Man convicted in wife's disappearance arrested over unsolved 1990 murder

Bob McCaffrey Jr. was arrested for the 1990 murder of Lisa Marie McBride after DNA linked him to the case.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

No evidence' of reported rape in Epsom that sparked protests, police say

No evidence has been found to support the reported rape incident in Epsom, despite ongoing investigations by police.
OMG science
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

White House directs FBI to investigate missing scientists' cases

The White House is investigating the mysterious disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive projects, involving the FBI and a review of potential connections.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

The rape case that became one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice

A young woman was brutally raped in 2003, leading to a miscarriage of justice for an innocent man who spent 17 years in prison.
#d4vd
SF parents
fromDefector
1 day 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.
#missing-person
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Amy Hillyard's family, 'desperate for information,' offers $10,000 reward

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Police search for missing 35-year-old woman last seen in Etobicoke in March | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Sister of missing Scarborough man renews appeals for information in his disappearance | CBC News

East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Amy Hillyard's family, 'desperate for information,' offers $10,000 reward

A $10,000 reward has been offered for information on missing Bay Area woman Amy Hillyard, who disappeared on March 25.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

Police search for missing 35-year-old woman last seen in Etobicoke in March | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Sister of missing Scarborough man renews appeals for information in his disappearance | CBC News

Tatev Stepanyan seeks information on her brother Taron's disappearance, now a potential homicide case, after two years without answers.
Boston
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Redwood City Police seek help finding missing person

Redwood City Police seek public assistance locating Samuel Timothyuzel Howard, a missing at-risk person with mental health issues last seen near Jackson Avenue and Clinton Street wearing blue jeans and a black jacket.
#nancy-guthrie
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

FBI Analyzing Potentially Critical DNA' Found In Nancy Guthrie's Home: Report

The FBI is analyzing critical DNA found at Nancy Guthrie's home as part of her missing person investigation.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

FBI Analyzing Potentially Critical DNA' Found In Nancy Guthrie's Home: Report

The FBI is analyzing critical DNA found at Nancy Guthrie's home as part of her missing person investigation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police investigating alleged abduction attempt from Roxbury elementary school

A man attempted to kidnap a young student at a Roxbury school, offering money and trying to coax her into a van.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
London
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Body removed from Wexford town house may have lain undiscovered for some time

A male in his 60s was found dead in a Wexford home after being undiscovered for some time.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Immigration advocates fume after Hochul says ICE can can cooperate with local police on criminal cases | amNewYork

Governor Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to limit ICE's access to local jails and police resources for civil immigration enforcement.
#ice
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Georgia man charged over attacks that killed DHS worker and other woman

An Atlanta man has been charged in attacks that left two women dead and a man critically injured, raising concerns about his citizenship status.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Kingston school employee found dead amid investigation into alleged 'sexualized' video with a minor

A Kingston school district employee involved in a sexualized conversation with a minor on TikTok was found dead in Rhode Island.
#immigration
Public health
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Kids in ICE Detention Facing Medical Neglect

Amalia, a toddler detained at Dilley, suffered severe medical neglect, highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of immigrant children.
US news
fromTruthout
3 days ago

MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping

Federal agents forcibly took US citizen ChongLy Thao from his home in freezing temperatures, raising questions of legality and potential criminal charges.
#bahamas
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Authorities search for man caught on camera abandoning puppy in SoCal 'coyote country'

Authorities seek public help to identify a man who abandoned a puppy at an animal urgent care in Mission Viejo.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Murder accused texted sister 'karma is coming'

The court heard evidence from Abbott's son Brad Carlson who spoke to the hearing via video-link from Spain. Carlson described his mother as an inspiration and a motivation, highlighting her success as an author and filmmaker.
Film
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Met looking at using AI to help child abuse cases

The Metropolitan Police is considering using AI to identify victims of online child sexual abuse and categorize imagery by severity.
Social justice
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
Law
fromIndependent
9 hours ago

Alcoholic lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence

A chronic alcoholic has been sentenced to two years for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Arrest made over death of autistic girl, 7, found in golf course pond

Nyla was a non-verbal seven-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with autism. During the course of the excursion she passed through a gap in the fence and approached woodland close to Owston Golf Course.
UK news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Brown was charged with home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over age 60, kidnapping, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, armed burglary, breaking and entering in a building at night, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny over $1,200.
Boston
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A girl accused her relative of abuse. Then LAPD linked him to a rape unsolved for decades

DNA testing linked a suspect in a recent child abuse case to a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
1 day ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto police use DNA to identify man found dead in Lake Ontario 34 years ago | CBC News

DNA technology has confirmed the identity of a man found dead in Lake Ontario over 30 years ago.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Decades of pain and mystery come to an end as Rex Heuermann admits being the Gilgo Beach killer

This defendant walked among us play-acting as a normal suburban dad. When, in reality, all along he was obsessively targeting innocent women for death. He thought that by killing them, he could silence them forever and get away with murder. But he was wrong.
NYC parents
Law
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Orange County sheriff's deputy had child sexual abuse images on his phone, prosecutors say

Fernando Melo Flores, 40, faces up to four years and two months in prison if convicted on all counts. He was assigned to John Wayne Airport when he allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend's home at night and repeatedly called and texted her, prompting the woman to get a restraining order against him.
SF parents
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Ex-wife of firebombing suspect denied care for chest pain in ICE custody, lawyer says

Hayam El Gamal suffers from a chest mass and has been denied proper medical care at a Texas detention center.
Boston
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Man dead after alleged targeted break-in at Ajax home: Durham police | CBC News

A man was found dead after a break-in in Ajax, with police stating the incident appears targeted.
#gun-violence
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Mother of 7-month old slain in Brooklyn shooting struggling to cope as family lays girl to rest

A 7-month-old girl was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a gang-related incident in Brooklyn, causing immense grief for her family.
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Man (40s) arrested after Waterford pensioner's death 'was known to victim'

Gardaí say they are investigating 'all of the circumstances' in relation to the incident that occurred in the townland of Cappagh.
London politics
Miami Marlins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas over a week ago. Here's a timeline of the key developments

Lynette Hooker, a mother and sailor, vanished at sea, leading to an investigation focused on her husband, Brian Hooker.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ex-police commissioner on how his taskforce broke the case' and found the Gilgo Beach serial killer

Rodney Harrison led a taskforce that solved the case of serial killer Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to murdering seven women.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

Josett admitted to contacting the woman sometimes more than 100 times a day during a period of nine months, violating a restraining order by driving by her house after being notified of his impending termination.
Law
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

They're making them disappear again': families fear Mexico's missing are being erased

Over 130,000 people have disappeared in Mexico due to drug cartel violence, with authorities downplaying the crisis and families demanding accountability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Police say suspects remain unknown after woman raped in Epsom as protests break out

Protests erupted in Surrey after a woman was raped outside a church, with police lacking sufficient information on the suspects.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Child molester faces new charges after Berkeley victim's sibling comes forward

Jack Jansen, 52, was convicted of sexually abusing a 7-year-old child in Berkeley a decade ago. With Jansen's jail sentence over, the sibling has made new allegations of abuse.
SF parents
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Woman's body recovered from waters off Brooklyn shoreline

A woman's body was recovered from the water off the Brooklyn shoreline, and an autopsy will determine her cause of death.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Woman's body found floating off NYC - near where man's corpse was discovered last month

A woman's body was found floating near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, following the discovery of a man's body in the same area last month.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Woman's body recovered from waters off Brooklyn shoreline

A woman's body was recovered from the water off the Brooklyn shoreline, and an autopsy will determine her cause of death.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Woman's body found floating off NYC - near where man's corpse was discovered last month

A woman's body was found floating near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, following the discovery of a man's body in the same area last month.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Ex-detective fears Emma Caldwell wasn't killer's first victim

Iain Packer, convicted of Emma Caldwell's murder, likely committed more killings according to a former detective involved in the investigation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Armed boy shot dead in stairwell, court told

A teenager fatally shot a 14-year-old boy during a chase in Woolwich, London, leading to ongoing investigations and multiple arrests.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
US news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
#stalking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
London food
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Body of woman discovered on grounds of University Hospital Limerick

A woman in her 50s was found deceased in a car at University Hospital Limerick's emergency department parking area; gardai suspect a medical emergency rather than foul play.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge

Internet Watch Foundation researchers identified a child sexual abuse victim after years of searching by recognizing her school uniform in images, enabling police to locate and help her.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Since my son went missing two years ago, the search has been emotional and relentless

The Independent provides crucial journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
#cold-case
US news
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Missing mother identified as Sierra's mysterious Emigrant Gap Jane Doe

A woman identified nearly 50 years after being found strangled in a snowbank in the Sierra.
US news
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Missing mother identified as Sierra's mysterious Emigrant Gap Jane Doe

A woman identified nearly 50 years after being found strangled in a snowbank in the Sierra.
fromThe Bold Italic
1 month ago

Missing story or content

If you were looking for a specific story and landed here, we're sorry - that content has been misplaced. The Bold Italic has recently undergone a massive transition. After moving across several platforms over the last decade, some legacy content didn't make the final trip. We've already logged your broken link. This helps us see which stories are most missed so we can try to recover them.
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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Missing L.A. County girl found in North Carolina living under a different name

An 11-year-old girl missing from Los Angeles since 2020 was found safe in North Carolina living under an assumed name after authorities located her enrolled in a local school.
#missing-persons
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Southern California girl kidnapped in 2020 found safe in North Carolina

These are very rare occurrences to have such a positive outcome on such an old case as this, but it reminds us that through hard work, and dedication, and cooperation, stories with positive outcomes like these can happen.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

7 days, no suspects: The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

It was the type of Saturday evening that Nancy Guthrie treasured: dinner and game night at the home of her eldest daughter and son-in-law. They lived near each other in the unincorporated desert communities north of Tucson, Arizona, and Guthrie arrived by Uber just after 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. The family spent about four hours together before Guthrie was driven home by her son-in-law, who watched to ensure she made it safely inside, police said later.
US news
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Teen's car was in San Francisco; she is still missing

A 17-year-old, Sara Gene Keene, went missing Jan. 2 after leaving Philo; her car was seen in San Francisco and she remains unlocated.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Nancy Guthrie abduction clues: Retired homicide sergeant weighs in

FBI-released doorbell footage yields identifiable clues—clothing, apparent firearm, gloves, estimated height/weight and facial biometrics—providing a major investigative lead in Nancy Guthrie's suspected abduction.
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