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Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours 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.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago

SoCal woman, 37, identified in 'suspicious death' near Big Sur hot springs

A 37-year-old woman, Joanna Ruth Shields, was found dead near Sykes Hot Springs, prompting a suspicious death investigation.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day 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
Boston
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours 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.
#murder-trial
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mistrial declared after report that Conn. girl killed in 1986 had been placed in used body bag

A mistrial was declared in a murder case due to allegations of evidence contamination involving a body bag used in 1986.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Soham murderer Ian Huntley died from blunt head injury', inquest told

Ian Huntley was murdered in prison after being struck multiple times with a metal bar, leading to his death on March 7.
fromIrish Independent
16 hours 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
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 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
2 months ago

Woman's remains found stuffed in bag in NYC basement

The remains of an adult woman were found inside a black plastic bag in the basement of a Brooklyn NYCHA building.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
13 hours ago

Men charged with murder of 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn due in court

Two men have been charged with murder after a 7-month-old girl was fatally shot in Brooklyn during a daytime shooting.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 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
2 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
2 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.
#manslaughter
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Man who was recruited to help carry out Jennifer Pan murder plot convicted of manslaughter | CBC News

David Mylvaganam received a life sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Bich Ha Pan.
SF parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Man who was recruited to help carry out Jennifer Pan murder plot convicted of manslaughter | CBC News

David Mylvaganam received a life sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of Bich Ha Pan.
#murder
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

A Wild Car-Crash Conspiracy

A disturbing scheme exploits impoverished individuals through staged accidents for profit, involving lawyers, unnecessary surgeries, and life-threatening risks.
Miami Marlins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day 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.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
#nypd
fromNewsday
2 days ago
NYC LGBT

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
fromGothamist
1 day ago
New York City

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
#gilgo-beach
Upper West Side
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Timeline of Gilgo Beach serial killer case as Rex Heuermann admits to murders

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, concluding a long investigation into remains found near Gilgo Beach.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Miami Marlins

The smoking crust: how reluctance to finish pizza slices captured a serial killer at large for 30 years | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
Miami Marlins

A serial killer stalked Long Island's Gilgo Beach for 30 years. A blank-faced 62-year-old architect just pleaded guilty | Fortune

Upper West Side
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Timeline of Gilgo Beach serial killer case as Rex Heuermann admits to murders

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, concluding a long investigation into remains found near Gilgo Beach.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Miami Marlins

The smoking crust: how reluctance to finish pizza slices captured a serial killer at large for 30 years | Fortune

fromFortune
5 days ago
Miami Marlins

A serial killer stalked Long Island's Gilgo Beach for 30 years. A blank-faced 62-year-old architect just pleaded guilty | Fortune

#law-enforcement
fromWIRED
5 days ago
US news

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago
SF parents

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

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
US news
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good's Killing

Federal agencies failed to communicate effectively during investigations, leading to a lawsuit for access to evidence in police shootings.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

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

A former Orange County sheriff's deputy faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and misusing a police database for personal reasons.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 hours 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.
#crime
New York City
fromQNS
6 days ago

Decomposing human remains found under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Jackson Heights: NYPD - QNS

Police discovered decomposing human remains beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway after a 911 call for medical assistance.
New York City
fromQNS
6 days ago

Decomposing human remains found under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Jackson Heights: NYPD - QNS

Police discovered decomposing human remains beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway after a 911 call for medical assistance.
#rex-heuermann
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
NYC LGBT
fromABC News
5 days ago

Gilgo Beach murders: How a paper towel linked Rex Heuermann to 1 of his victims, DA says

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, linked to victim Megan Waterman by a distinct Bounty paper towel pattern.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
NYC LGBT
fromABC News
5 days ago

Gilgo Beach murders: How a paper towel linked Rex Heuermann to 1 of his victims, DA says

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, linked to victim Megan Waterman by a distinct Bounty paper towel pattern.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police ask public for help in finding girl, 17, missing from Carver

A 17-year-old girl is missing, last seen in Carver, and may be in the Plymouth area.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

7 arrested, some charged with murder, in deadly Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion

Seven people arrested in connection with the July 2025 Yolo County fireworks warehouse explosion, with some facing murder charges.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Ontario warehouse arson suspect posted live video showing fire being ignited. Police investigating video

"You know, if you're not going to pay us enough... to afford to live, at least pay us enough not to do this," the man says while lighting a roll of toilet paper on fire.
Canada news
fromABC7 New York
10 hours ago

Family seeks answers after New Jersey woman found dead while on vacation in Zanzibar

He told me that Ashly did something to herself and she was being taken to the hospital, and he told me she was stable. I said what happened, and he told me, it had been 11 hours prior.
NYC parents
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
DC food
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths

Dr. David Fowler's controversial rulings on deaths in police custody have sparked significant media scrutiny and debate over his use of the excited delirium theory.
Pets
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I was sure there was someone in that grave': Fresh dig at land linked to Larry Murphy

A cadaver dog named Charlie searched for human remains in a wooded area after a local farmer's tip.
#homicide
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man shot to death inside apartment was gunned down by girlfriend's teen son: sources | amNewYork

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Traffic stop in Northern CA turns into double homicide investigation

Police are investigating a double homicide discovered during a traffic stop in Clearlake, involving two victims from Sonoma County.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn man shot to death inside apartment was gunned down by girlfriend's teen son: sources | amNewYork

Jamal Davis, 43, was fatally shot in his Brooklyn apartment by his girlfriend's 16-year-old son after a dispute.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

DNA on cigarette links suspect to 'brutal' San Rafael homicide cold case, solving 1966 murder

A 60-year-old homicide case was solved using DNA evidence from cigarette butts, identifying James Switzer as the suspect in Marjorie Rudolph's murder.
Miami Marlins
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Gilgo Beach Suspect Admits to Murdering 8 Women

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven murders and confessed to an eighth, shifting from his previous claims of innocence.
California
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Woman found dead off Calif. highway sparks mystery 2,000 miles away

A woman identified as Victoria Hicks Hargrove was found dead in California in 1980, 2,000 miles from where she went missing in Alabama.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

New DNA testing confirms serial killer Ted Bundy killed a Utah teen in 1974

New DNA testing confirmed Ted Bundy killed 17-year-old Laura Ann Aime in 1974, linking him to another unsolved murder.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Police probe suspicious' death of man found unconscious in Manhattan apartment building stairwell | amNewYork

A man was found unconscious in a NYCHA building stairwell and later died after cardiac arrest; his death is considered suspicious.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

An expert explains why the recent Danvers murder stands out

Adults tend to kill for reasons based on logic, Fox said. Even though it is abhorrent, people understand killings out of jealousy, rage, revenge, and profit. But, teenagers "often kill for no good reason," he said.
Psychology
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Human remains found near BQE exit in Jackson Heights, police say

Human remains were found under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, prompting an investigation by city medical examiners.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Gangland double killer Stephen Penrose at the centre of DPP 'suspicious package' scare

Stephen Penrose, a notorious criminal, caused a security scare at the DPP's office in Dublin due to a suspicious letter.
#murder-investigation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Murder investigation after man's death in Shadwell

A murder investigation is ongoing after a double stabbing in East London, resulting in one death and another man hospitalized.
SOMA, SF
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Husband, 75, busted after dismembered remains of his much-younger wife found scattered in NYC: cops

A 75-year-old Queens man was arrested for murdering his 34-year-old wife whose dismembered remains were discovered across the borough months apart.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Murder investigation after man's death in Shadwell

A murder investigation is ongoing after a double stabbing in East London, resulting in one death and another man hospitalized.
SOMA, SF
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Husband, 75, busted after dismembered remains of his much-younger wife found scattered in NYC: cops

A 75-year-old Queens man was arrested for murdering his 34-year-old wife whose dismembered remains were discovered across the borough months apart.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

The Mysterious Death of Hugh Eric Trevanion - San Francisco Bay Times

Hugh Eric Trevanion, a scion of a well-known Cornish family, died in his flat from an overdose of Veronal, a highly addictive drug known to be fatal in large quantities.
London politics
#cold-case
fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Gardai exhume remains of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell as part of new investigation into his death

fromQNS
2 months ago
US news

Former Astoria man indicted in 1998 cold case strangulation murder of unidentified victim: DA - QNS

fromIndependent
4 days ago
London politics

Gardai exhume remains of Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell as part of new investigation into his death

fromQNS
2 months ago
US news

Former Astoria man indicted in 1998 cold case strangulation murder of unidentified victim: DA - QNS

fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police urge woman who filmed fatal Primrose Hill fight to come forward

Detective inspector Andy Griffin stated, 'I believe this woman's account of events, as well as the video she captured, will provide vital evidence.' He emphasized the urgency of speaking to her.
London politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley, police say

Human remains discovered in Shirley water near Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge with suspected foul play under investigation by police and state detectives.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

San Jose police renew investigation into 42-year-old homicide

During a review of the case, investigators found a description of a possible suspect that had not been disclosed to the public, according to San Jose police Sgt. Jorge Garibay. The person was described as a white man, 32 to 35 years old and 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, Garibay said. He also had a thin build and strawberry blond hair.
San Jose Sharks
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.
#death-investigation
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Did She Die the Way They Say?

Psychological autopsy clarifies equivocal manners of death but lacks standardized protocols, challenging reliability; qualitative forensic mental-state assessments deserve standing.
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