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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
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'London Falling': A teenage imposter, an aging gangster and a body in the Thames

Zac Brettler, a young man living a double life, died after jumping from a luxury apartment, raising questions about his death and identity.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago
Podcast

ABC takes true crime storytelling to new levels with 'Betrayal: Secrets and Lies'

The series 'Betrayal: Secrets and Lies' showcases true stories of deception, including paternity fraud and domestic abuse.
Podcast
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

ABC takes true crime storytelling to new levels with 'Betrayal: Secrets and Lies'

The series 'Betrayal: Secrets and Lies' showcases true stories of deception, including paternity fraud and domestic abuse.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

North Shore police department asking for public's help after theft of historical plaques

The historical plaque was reported stolen from the Old Hill graveyard on Greenleaf Street in Newburyport on March 24, Newburyport police said in a press release.
Boston
Pets
fromIndependent
1 week 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.
Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The Gold Runner train running through California is kind of cursed

The Gold Runner train service in California offers affordable travel but faces comfort and reliability issues despite recent state investments.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Netflix's New Crime Thriller Is So Deep in Sicko Territory It's Almost Funny

Norwegian author Jo Nesbø's adaptation of his Harry Hole novels struggles to translate complex narratives into a coherent screen format.
NYC music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

The enduring mystery of the wandering Leatherman

The Leatherman, a mysterious figure in the 1800s, walked a 365-mile loop in New York and Connecticut, leaving a lasting legacy.
#bigfoot
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The worst and best thing about growing up in a small town is the same thing - nobody forgets who you were, which means you spend your 20s trying to escape the version of yourself that 600 people cemented when you were 14, and your 40s realizing that version might have been the most honest one - Silicon Canals

People's fixed perceptions of you from your past can feel imprisoning, but reinvention requires exhausting performance and authenticity struggles.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

A grave situation: Medway police seek return of 12-foot-tall skeleton's head

A 12-foot plastic skeleton's head went missing from Medway Recreation Center over the weekend, prompting police investigation as larceny.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

Killing Me Softly and Whidbey explore complex themes of trauma, morality, and systemic failures in healthcare and society.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

'Scarpetta' is a captivating murder mystery and a high-wire balancing act

Scarpetta alternates between two timelines with different actresses portraying Kay Scarpetta, supported by strong ensemble performances from established television actors.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Amateur gay detectives finally crack the case of "The Gay Dahlia" - LGBTQ Nation

A documentary about murdered gay adult film performer Bill Newton evolved into a true crime investigation that solved his 1990 unsolved murder case through amateur detectives and resulted in an on-camera confession.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Police are searching for North Shore suspect in string of indecent assaults

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-7 with a thin build and short dark hair, according to a statement from the Revere Police Department. In one of the incidents, he was reportedly wearing a black jacket and light-colored jeans.
Mission District
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Daughter Looks for Answers 50 Years After Park Slope Murder

Thomas McAvoy, a Park Slope resident, was murdered by an unknown assailant in 1976, and his daughter continues searching for answers fifty years later.
OMG science
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

NH cold case solved 40 years after police found man's skull in woods

Warren Kuchinsky, whose skull was discovered in New Hampshire woods in 1986, was identified after nearly four decades using forensic genetic genealogy techniques.
Women
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

Psychology says the true crime audience is overwhelmingly women not because women are morbid but because women are the primary targets of the crimes being described - and learning the patterns isn't entertainment, it's threat intelligence dressed up as a podcast - Silicon Canals

Women's high consumption of true crime content represents threat assessment and safety education rather than morbid entertainment preference.
Television
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

"Neighbors" Captures the Drama That Follows You Home

HBO's docuseries 'Neighbors' explores escalating homeowner disputes fueled by security cameras, firearms, and erosion of social civility.
Roam Research
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

How moss helped convict grave robbers of a Chicago cemetery

Cemetery officials were caught grave-robbing after becoming reckless, with moss analysis providing crucial evidence for prosecution.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in and visited so many of America's biggest cities, but these 6 small towns have really won me over

Small towns near major US cities offer a more relaxed, rewarding alternative to the stress and congestion of large metropolitan areas.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Evan Mascagni & Joe Keith Bickett on the Myth, Injustice, and Legacy of The Cornbread Mafia: Podcast

If you were getting pot in the late '70s or early '80s in this part of the country, there's a good chance it may have been coming from these guys. You've got these guys who served decades in prison for marijuana, and now they're getting out into a world where it's legal everywhere.
Independent films
#homicide-investigation
Books
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Patricia Cornwell on Crime and Creativity

Fear is the primary obstacle to creativity; overcoming it and persisting through rejection enables successful creative work.
DC food
fromVulture
1 month ago

Dark Winds Is Finally Getting a Little Weird With It

Dark Winds season four allows Joe Leaphorn to break from his composed heroic archetype through a cat-and-mouse dynamic with a German assassin, enabling actor Zahn McClarnon to showcase comedic and vulnerable dimensions previously unexplored.
Miscellaneous
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Best Small-Town Restaurant In Every State - Tasting Table

The U.S. contains exceptional hidden gem restaurants in small towns and rural areas that rival acclaimed establishments in major cities, offering locally-run businesses with specialty dishes, personalized service, and distinctive atmospheres.
Television
fromEsquire
1 month ago

You Should Read the True Crime Story That Inspired HBO's 'DTF St. Louis'

HBO's DTF St. Louis, a prestige drama based on a true murder case involving a dentist, weatherman, and poisoned drink, has evolved into a standalone story diverging significantly from its source material.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Auburn police seek missing Mass. woman last seen in Florida

Jennifer Remillard, whose last known address is on Leicester Street in Auburn, was reported missing, according to a statement from the Auburn Police Department. She was last seen Jan. 31 in Sarasota, Florida, police said.
US news
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.
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.
#cold-case
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

New photo released in unsolved 1997 homicide of a N.H. woman

New Hampshire officials released a previously uncirculated photo of Rosalie Miller, murdered in 1996, seeking witnesses to solve the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
California

Body found halfway across country ties back to horrific Calif. criminal

Ronald Joseph Cole vanished in 1965; his half-brother David LaFever later became a suspect linked to child sexual abuse and multiple suspected homicides.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

New photo released in unsolved 1997 homicide of a N.H. woman

New Hampshire officials released a previously uncirculated photo of Rosalie Miller, murdered in 1996, seeking witnesses to solve the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The occult-tinged murder that rocked a quiet Welsh village: best podcasts of the week

Recommended podcasts present sensitive true-crime, Holocaust-family memoir, arts critique, community innovation stories, and balanced technology coverage with strong sound design and accessible reporting.
Television
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'DTF St. Louis' Review: HBO's Stellar Suburban Murder-Mystery Is More Than Meets the Eye

Steven Conrad's 'DTF St. Louis' uses a murder-mystery framework to explore whether motive determines guilt and whether understanding why an event occurred is essential to knowing what happened.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

What If the Gang from Derry Girls Grew Up to Solve Mysteries?

In the Netflix series, three longtime Belfast friends must revisit their childhood trauma to unravel the mystery of a fourth friend's disappearance- raucous Northern Irish hijinks ensue.
Podcast
#larry-murphy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Larry Murphy buried vehicles on land now being searched in missing-women investigation, new witness statement claims

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Larry Murphy 'being looked at again' after report something buried near his former home in probe into missing Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Larry Murphy buried vehicles on land now being searched in missing-women investigation, new witness statement claims

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Larry Murphy 'being looked at again' after report something buried near his former home in probe into missing Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Whodunnit: The Upstate Murder-Mystery Weekend

Cupid gets his main-character moment this weekend. We asked New Yorker staffers to help build a playlist befitting his romantic mission. For a classic piece of nineties Brit pop, Oasis's " Slide Away" is basically an absurdly romantic ballad of plain devotion and yearning-which "Wuthering Heights" has established as the emotions of the season. May your Valentine's Day be all about both!- Noreen Plabutong
Music
Books
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A writer went investigating a homicide case. Instead, he found an SF relic.

A found journal connected to Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters was discovered in a Utah antique store amid a true-crime investigation into a road-trip homicide.
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Disappearances in Minnesota

A number of new videos have surfaced in the last day, depicting the aftermath of an encounter reported by CNN. While the initial encounter (reportedly showing ICE chasing a family) is not on these videos, the aftermath, in which Pretti spits towards a large SUV, then kicks and shatters its tail light, is. One after another goon jumps out of the SUV and tackles Pretti, who manages to squirm free, after which the goons leave.
US politics
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

WATCH: A gay love affair leads to a scandal that shocks a community in this sordid, Southern true-crime tale - Queerty

Louisville's vibrant queer community earned the nickname 'Glitter Ball City,' but the city also endured the 2010 Pink Triangle Murder investigated in an HBO documentary.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Amateur YouTube detectives' constant streams put cases in jeopardy: It's clickbait'

On the 10th day of the search for Nancy Guthrie, reporters camped outside of the missing woman's home noticed a strange man strut right up to the front door. It had been more than a week since the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie had disappeared, and authorities had just announced they had a new lead from Ring footage of what looked like a potential subject attempting to tamper with the doorbell camera on the morning of her disappearance.
US news
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

10 California small towns that locals want to keep secret

California's lesser-known small towns offer tranquil coastal walks, historic charm, boutique wineries, and authentic local experiences far from crowded tourist hotspots.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Here Are The Best Detective Games To Check Out

Industry layoffs and studio closures coincide with major game updates, gameplay impressions, character trailers, and recommendations including Steam Detective Fest deals and free PC games.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

'Oh My God, They're Ruining the Show'

Revealing Laura Palmer's killer undermined Twin Peaks' core mystery and disrupted the show's narrative momentum, contributing to its decline in season two.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

POP QUIZ PDX: How Much Do YOU Know About Portland? And Oregon? And Disposing of a Dead Body?

Pop Quiz PDX delivers a weekly, sassy Portland-and-Oregon trivia quiz featuring past favorite questions, irreverent dark humor, and a nod to Mercury newsletter subscribers.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

And You Run for Your Life And You Hide

I saw you running down the street full speed. You weren't wearing active wear, so I knew something was amiss (plus you were sprinting like your life depended on it). I was surprised when you suddenly stopped in front of a downtown apartment building and started frantically typing in the keypad. Maybe you were rushing to help a friend who's about to commit suicide I thought, or perhaps OD-ing.
Mental health
Law
fromAxios
2 months ago

AI is reshaping police detective work, starting with cold cases

AI tools enable detectives to rapidly search and analyze large, multimodal evidence (calls, interviews, photos, social media) to accelerate cold and active investigations.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Why solving cold case killings just got much harder for police | CBC News

Limits on access to Ancestry.com's genealogical data are making police genetic genealogy investigations of cold-case murders significantly harder.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

His suburban idylls teem with the 'uncanny magic of the exceptionally unexceptional' - 48 hills

Jonathan Crow’s American Realist paintings prioritize mood, composition, and color to evoke intuitive, music-like emotional responses that resist simple verbal definition.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

Two contemporary novels probe suburban domesticity, revealing secrets, manipulation, and moral ambiguity through slow-burn suspense and darkly comic plotting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The best recent crime and thrillers review roundup

Obnoxious jewellery dealer Rodney Manderson has been killed outside the Bowery auction rooms, stabbed through the eye with the Victorian hatpin that his boss, Rose Bowery, has brandished in front of the nation on Bargain Hunt. As she discussed the pin's virtues as a deadly weapon as well as its millinerial uses, the fiercely loyal Rilke decides while feeling grateful to have skipped lunch and trying not to think of jelly to remove it before calling the police.
LGBT
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Genealogical sites have helped solve major crimes. Police in Nancy Guthrie's case might turn to them

Investigators may use DNA genealogy databases to match DNA from Nancy Guthrie's case and potentially identify suspects or relatives when CODIS yields no matches.
Law
fromFortune
2 months ago

Philly burbs police stunned by arrest of apparent grave robbery carrying sack with skulls, bones, mummified remains | Fortune

A 34-year-old man is accused of stealing about 100 sets of human remains from Mount Moriah Cemetery and storing them in his home and storage unit.
Podcast
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Michael Connelly says same killer committed Black Dahlia, Zodiac murders

A researcher links the 1947 Black Dahlia murder and the Zodiac killings to one suspect, prompting Michael Connelly's podcast and renewed investigation.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm a crime writer. Here's why we make the best Traitors contestants

Crime fiction specialists' observational, empathetic, and deceptive-character skills make them natural contestants and formidable analysts on The Traitors.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

From New England lore to Netflix: 'Secret Mall Apartment' is streaming now

It started as a sworn secret between eight New England artists. In 2003, Michael Townsend and seven friends moved into the Providence Place Mall. They'd discovered an empty 750 square-foot loft space. They hauled up furniture - a couch, a PlayStation, TV, waffle-maker. Hauled up two tons of cinder blocks for an apartment wall. In 2007, mall security discovered the apartment. Townsend was arrested and banned from the mall. He named no names.
US news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Gardai investigating murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine hope for breakthrough from US DNA experts

Gardaí investigating the murder of Michael Gaine on his farm in Co Kerry almost a year ago are putting "enormous effort" into solving the crime, with hopes pinned on crime scene analysis by US forensic experts returning positive leads.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Family cleared as suspects in Nancy Guthrie disappearance: sheriff

Nancy Guthrie, 84, is missing and investigators treat the incident as an abduction; the Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects and ransom demands in Bitcoin were made.
fromUntapped New York
1 year ago

How Museum Artifacts in NYC Inspired a Novel About a Medieval Witch - Untapped New York

While working on a graduate school paper on the mystical powers of coral, gemologist Anna Rasche ventured deep into the archives of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum's library. Coral is the most powerful material to ward off the evil eye-a belief Italians have held since ancient times. Romans often gifted newborns coral amulets to prevent sickness and bad luck.
Books
Television
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

How 'Ponies' Hides Its Spy Psychology in Plain Sight Through '70s-Tastic Costumes and Sets

A close director-costume-production designer collaboration uses psychological, character-driven shorthand to craft Ponies' 1970s spy-era costumes and production design.
Television
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Separating fact from fiction in the Karen Read Lifetime movie

Lifetime's film condenses Karen Read's three-year legal saga into under 90 minutes, recreating key scenes while taking liberties and omitting details.
Books
fromEngadget
1 month ago

What to read this weekend: The unsettling new horror novel, Persona

A trans woman uncovers non-consensual pornography of herself and is drawn into escalating horrors involving identity, exploitation, internet influence, and economic precarity.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Genealogists release image in attempt to identify child's skull found in N.H. store in the 1990s

Investigative genetic genealogists are asking for the public's help to identify a child whose skull was seized from a Seabrook, N.H., business more than 30 years ago. The DNA Doe Project, a California-based nonprofit that builds DNA profiles from unidentified human remains, released a new facial reconstruction on Monday. The group also announced that the skull - believed to belong to a girl between the ages of 7 and 9 - has ancestral roots on the Greek island of Chios.
US news
Books
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Even the Dead' wraps up John Banville's smart, moody mystery series

Quirke mysteries combine noir darkness with literary prose, following a Dublin coroner confronting trauma, moral ambiguity, and hidden crimes in 1950s settings.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Investigators Reportedly Believe Nancy Guthrie Case Is Burglary Gone Wrong' And She Could Be Alive'

Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie's disappearance was a burglary gone wrong; DNA from a Range Rover is being tested and she could be alive.
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