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The Virginia McCullough Case: A Daughter’s Dark Secret

Uncover the haunting case of Virginia McCullough and a secret that shook a quiet community to its core. In a disturbing tale of family tragedy, McCullough lived alongside her parents' concealed remains for four years, leaving investigators to piece together a puzzle that challenged their understanding of familial bonds and human nature.

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A Mysterious Crime in Houston’s Inwood Forest: Shocking Story Behind Golf Pro Player Gary Cooper’s Murder [Part 1]

Houston's upscale Inwood Forest community was shaken when respected golf pro Gary Cooper was brutally stabbed to death at his doorstep in August 2002. The murder investigation revealed a complex web of family drama centered around Cooper's teenage daughter's pregnancy and her boyfriend, Kelton Yates.

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Was Ann Marie Burr Ted Bundy’s First Victim?

She was an innocent blond child who got into the wind, snatched from her home in the dead of night and carried off into oblivion...

Lindbergh Kidnapping: Did Charles Lindbergh Kill His Son?

Given Charles Lindbergh's stature as an international hero, investigators in 1932 didn't consider the unthinkable... that Lindbergh was a suspect in the death of his son.

When Narcissistic Rage Ends In Murder

When a true narcissist is challenged they can explode in a narcissistic rage, an anger so fierce it can result in violence and in some cases, murder.

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Thomas Kwan: A GP’s Elaborate Plot to Poison for Inheritance

Everything seemed routine. The nurse spoke with a slight Asian accent, checked O'Hara's blood pressure, and asked standard health questions. But this wasn't a legitimate medical visit. It was the beginning of a calculated murder plot.

An Innocent Man [Part I]: The Trial of Dr Jeffrey MacDonald – A Critique of the Case

In the first of a 3-part series, Australian true crime writer Stephen Karadjis discusses the case of Green Beret Captain Jeffrey MacDonald, who was given three consecutive life sentences in 1979 for the murder of his family, but is he guilty?

O. J. Simpson Trial: 26 Years Later

Could today's advanced forensic evidence leave no doubt about the football hero OJ Simpson's guilt? You be the judge.

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Indian Trafficked Brides: The Stories of Three Women

There is inconsistent data on how many brides are trafficked in India. But the numbers are significant. These are the personal stories of three women.
The odds of signing a false confession are 4.5 times higher for people awake for 24 hours than for those who had slept eight hours the night before.

Lack Of Sleep Can Lead To False Confessions

The odds of signing a false confession are 4.5 times higher for people awake for 24 hours than for those who had slept eight hours the night before.

Where Chaos Reigns: Inside the San Pedro Sula Prison

In San Pedro Sula’s jailhouse, chaos reigns. The inmates, trapped in their collective misery, battle for control over every inch of their tight quarters.

The Life Of Ted Bundy: A Visual Timeline

Serial killer Ted Bundy was a handsome and charming man at first glance, but he was a man who harboured dark thoughts and sinister intentions. A man who just before his execution, after receiving three death sentences for his crimes, confessed to the murder of 30 other women.

True Crime Japan: True Stories from a Japanese Courtroom

Criminal court cases in Japan begin with the fairly predictable,the defendant pleads guilty, and end with the utterly predictable, the defendant is found guilty. What happens in between is the interesting bit.

Notorious San Francisco: True Tales Of Crime, Passion and Murder

Notorious San Francisco is a fast-paced collection of largely untold true crime tales uncovering the dark secrets of San Francisco’s past. Written by true crime...

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An Innocent Man [Part III]: The Trial of Dr Jeffrey MacDonald – A Critique of the Case

In the concluding part of the series, witness testimony and the decisions not to let the jury hear their evidence is examined during MacDonald's 1979 trial.

Are Psychopaths Born Or Made?

The truth is, whether it be an old boss, co-worker, friend, or partner, most people have known a psychopath.

The Tottenham Outrage and Walthamstow Tram Chase

The story of the Tottenham Outrage armed robbery and dramatic chase through London streets in 1909 is told in detail by author Geoff Barton.

John George Haigh: The Notorious ‘Acid Bath Murderer’ of 1940’s Britain

A book review of the John George Haigh serial murder case of 1944-49, where in order to hide his victims, Haigh dissolved their bodies in vats of acid.

What You Should Do When You Become A Victim Of Carjacking

Carjacking is typically a robbery, and the perpetrators are usually in a desperate position to get whatever they want from you.

A Murder Over A Girl: The Shooting of Teenager Larry King

On 12th February 2008 at Green Junior High in Oxnard, California, 14-year-old Brandon McInerney shot and killed 15-year-old Larry King inside their computer class. A violent act carried out in front of 26 horrified classmates and their teacher.

Parents Who Kill: Murderous Mothers and Fatal Fathers

To take the life of your own child is beyond a criminal act. It is a violation of the trust a child has in the people they believe in the most; their parents.

Juvenile Crime and The Age Of Criminal Responsibility

Juvenile crime, gangs and anti-social behaviour by youngsters has been debated almost daily with the age of criminal responsibility being at the center.