CRIME

Nov 27 2024CRIME

The Hidden Story of Dolours Price: A New True Crime Show on Hulu

Did you know that the conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, ended just a few decades ago? It's still a sensitive topic, but a new series on Hulu is tackling it head-on. The show, called "Say Nothing, " focuses on a key figure from that time: Dolours Price. She was a member of the IRA,

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Nov 27 2024CRIME

Stay Alert This Holiday Season: Scammers are Out

As the holiday season approaches, so do the scammers. Recently, I received a text message asking me to click on a link and enter my ZIP Code to fix a delivery issue. The message looked suspicious and seemed to come from the Postal Service, but something didn't feel right. This is a reminder to keep

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Weed and Booze: How Enforcement Works in the U. S.

As more and more states legalize marijuana for adult use, the tasks of state and local police are shifting. We took a look at how different states and local areas handle the enforcement of cannabis and alcohol laws, both where weed is legal and where it isn't. In states where marijuana is legal, co

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Menendez Brothers' Fate Hangs in the Balance

Lyle and Erik Menendez appeared in a recent hearing via audio, as their elderly aunts urged a judge to consider resentencing them for the 1989 murders of their parents. Judge Michael Jesic delayed the decision until January 30, noting he needed more time to review the case files and give the new dis

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Soho's Groucho Club Temporarily Shuts Down After Crime Report

Soho's famous Groucho Club, a private members' club with a long history and notable members, has been closed temporarily. The closure comes after a serious crime was reported to have happened on the premises. The Metropolitan Police applied to Westminster City Council to suspend the club's license d

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Florida Woman Gets 25 Years for Fatal Shooting Through Door

A Florida woman, Susan Louise Lorincz, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike “AJ” Owens, through a locked door. The judge called the shooting “completely unnecessary” because Lorincz was behind a closed and locked door when she fired the shot. Lorincz had been

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Hawaii Dad's Tragic End in LA Search for Missing Daughter

The search for a missing Hawaii woman took a heartbreaking turn when her father, who had traveled to Los Angeles to find her, was found dead. Ryan Kobayashi, 58, was searching for his daughter, Hannah, who disappeared after missing a flight at LAX on her way to New York. Hannah, 31, had been in comm

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Menendez Brothers' Resentencing Pushed to January

A judge has postponed his decision on resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez until January. He cited the need to review 17 boxes of documents and give the new district attorney time to weigh in. This delay dashed the family's hopes of having the brothers home for the holidays. The hearing was intended

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Subway Showdown: A Morning Ride Turns Violent

Imagine this: you're on your way to work, minding your own business, when suddenly, your knee accidentally brushes against the person next to you. Not a big deal, right? Wrong. For one New Yorker, this simple accident turned into a full-blown brawl. Alexander, a 42-year-old finance guy, was riding

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Nov 26 2024CRIME

Spotting Trouble Online: AI and Persian Social Media

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power

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