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Feb 15 2025CRIME

New Clues in Altoona Murder Case

In the quiet town of Altoona, Wisconsin, investigators from the Wisconsin Department of Justice are back at the home of Dennis Schattie, located at 1308 St. Andrews Drive. This isn't their first visit. They're digging deeper, searching for new evidence. Why? Because Tracey Clark, who recently pleade

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Feb 15 2025CRIME

Mixed Signals: What Went Wrong in the Sky?

In the busy skies near Ronald Reagan National Airport, a tragic event unfolded on January 29. An Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet collided, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. The National Transportation Safety Board (N. T. S. B. ) is now digging deep into what went wrong. The

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Feb 15 2025CRIME

Wrong Door, Wrong Decision

Ralph Yarl, a young Black honor student, was shot by an 86-year-old man, Andrew Lester, in 2023. It all happened because Yarl accidentally rang the wrong doorbell. Yarl, now a freshman at Texas A&M, was just trying to pick up his twin siblings. Lester, on the other hand, was convinced he was defendi

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Rocky's Lawyer Turns Tables on Accuser

In a surprising twist, the lawyer for A$AP Rocky, a well-known rapper, painted a very different picture of the events leading up to the shooting incident. The lawyer, Joe Tacopina, argued that the man who accused Rocky, known as A$AP Relli, was the real troublemaker. Tacopina walked the jury throug

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Fire Scenes: The Unsung Heroes of Dental Detectives

Fire scenes are tough for investigators. They're like a giant puzzle with missing pieces. Dental evidence is a big help. But it's fragile and can get mixed up with other stuff. That's where forensic odontologists (FOs) come in. They're like dental detectives. They help find, protect, and move dental

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Unlocking Secrets: DNA in Dried Blood and Blood-Tinged Saliva

Forensic science relies heavily on DNA to identify individuals. This is especially true in cases involving crimes, traumas, and natural disasters. Blood has long been a go-to source for DNA analysis due to its abundance of genetic material. However, collecting blood can be invasive and challenging.

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Feb 14 2025CRIME

Smelling Clues: Tracking Down Gun Handlers Through Scent

Picture this: a crime scene with a shooting. Police find empty cartridges. What can they do? Fingerprints might be there, but they are often messed up and not always helpful. So, what else can they use? How about the scent left behind? Let's dive into a unique experiment. Scientists set up a

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Feb 13 2025CRIME

Car Crashes Into Protesters In Munich

The city of Munich faced a shocking event on Thursday. A car drove into a crowd of protesters. At least 28 people were hurt, including children. Officials think it was a deliberate attack. The driver, a 24-year-old asylum-seeker from Afghanistan, was caught by the police. The incident happened near

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Feb 13 2025CRIME

Unraveling the Misuse of Millions at Local Charter School

In a shocking turn of events, a charter school in Baker, Louisiana, has been found to have mismanaged a whopping $2. 5 million. This money was supposed to be used for educating children. Instead, a significant portion ended up in the pockets of the school's CEO, Chakesha Scott. The Louisiana Legisla

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Feb 13 2025CRIME

Body Language: Not As Reliable As You Think

Eyewitness testimonies are crucial in legal cases. But how reliable are they? Many people believe that non-verbal cues, like facial expressions and body language, can tell us if a witness is telling the truth or if their memory is accurate. This belief is common, but it's not backed by science.

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