Forensics
This fascinating series explores New Zealand's most puzzling crimes, which investigators hope that forensic science will finally solve. Pulling straight from experts and police files, this in-depth, high-tech series focuses on crimes that occurred in recent years and were solved by forensic techniques.
This fascinating series explores New Zealand's most puzzling crimes, which investigators hope that forensic science will finally solve. Pulling straight from experts and police files, this in-depth, high-tech series focuses on crimes that occurred in recent years and were solved by forensic techniques.
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Malice . . . and Mensa? Why Was Peggy Carr Murdered?
When it comes to true crime, the cliché says ‘it’s always the husband.’ But, like an Agatha Christie novel, the 1988 murder of middle-aged mother Peggy Carr defied all…
When Missing Persons Are Never Found
Most missing persons cases are eventually solved. But what happens when a disappearance leaves more questions than answers? Can loved ones ever truly experience “closure”?
All in the Family: Solving Crime with Forensic Genealogy
Forensic genetic genealogy led to the conviction of the Golden State Killer in 2020. Since then, hundreds of other cases have been cracked using the same method. But is it always…
Weird and Wild: Strange Trial Defenses and Their Outcomes
From the sleepwalking defense to ‘affluenza,’ the modern criminal justice system is filled with examples of highly unusual defense strategies. Let’s take a look at a few…
The Development, and Grim Allure, of Crime Scene Photography
Jack the Ripper’s victims were the first to be photographed by police. Soon after, forensic methods documenting crime scenes became commonplace. Today these grim documents of…
True Crime, True Justice: 2 Theories to Make You Think
We all want justice. We want crimes to be solved. We want the right person held responsible. Why is this important to us? Two theories of justice help us to understand why, where…
From Crime Stories to Our Place in the Universe: Mysteries Exist for Us to Solve
Whether it’s a whodunnit story, a bank heist, or an unsolved problem of science, we love a good mystery. But why are mysteries so endlessly fascinating? Because they tease our…
When True Crime Crosses the Line (and When It’s Done Right)
The allure of true crime is undeniable, but some stories focus less on the victims and more on the perpetrators themselves. Are true crime aficionados contributing to the…
Jack the Ripper and Other Notorious Cold Cases: Our Obsession with Unsolved True Crime
From Jack the Ripper to the Zodiac Killer, from Black Dahlia to JonBenét Ramsey, Americans are fascinated by unsolved murders that are the subjects of dozens of films and…
Mental Health Behind Bars: Treatment and Rehabilitation in the Criminal Justice System
Millions of criminals with mental health issues are incarcerated each year, but unfortunately, the prison infrastructure is unequipped to handle their needs. Without proper…
Research Reveals Why Women Love True Crime
True crime is an extremely popular genre, and the majority of its fans are women. Why are women drawn to stories about serial killers and psychopaths? The answer lies at the…