A peaceful Sunday turned tragic in Lexington, Kentucky, when a man opened fire at a local church. The incident began earlier that morning when the suspect, Guy House, shot a state trooper during a traffic stop. House then fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and headed to Richmond Road Baptist Church. At the church, House shot and killed two women, Beverly Gumm and ...
In a surprising turn of events, a prisoner managed to break out of a French jail by sneaking out in a bag. The escape happened at Corbas prison near Lyon. The man was not alone in his cell. His cellmate was about to be set free after completing his sentence. The prisoner saw his chance and hid inside a bag belonging to his soon-to-be-free cellmate. Prison officials ...
Hair can be a silent witness to what someone has consumed. This isn't just about illegal drugs like meth or cocaine. Now, scientists can also detect hypnotics, those sleep-inducing medications, from a single dose. This ability has been a game-changer in forensic investigations since the 2010s. But why hair? Well, it's simple. Hair grows steadily, and it traps chemic...
In a significant development, Colombian authorities have arrested a man believed to be the mastermind behind the recent shooting of a prominent senator and presidential hopeful. The suspect, known by the aliases "Chipi" or "Costeño, " was captured in Bogota after a month-long manhunt. This arrest follows the June 7th attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative figu...
In crime scene investigations, blood is a big deal. It can solve murders, rapes, and other serious crimes. But how do experts know if the blood is human? Two methods were put to the test in Pakistan. The first method uses a special tool called Anti-Human Hemoglobin (Ah-HB). It's cheaper but not as sensitive as the second method, which uses Seratec HemDirect (S_HD) s...
In the months leading up to a tragic event, the life of a young man named Wess Roley seemed to spiral downward. He was living out of his car, a stark change from his previous living situation. His former roommate, TJ Franks Jr. , noticed Roley's behavior changing, including shaving off his long hair and generally going "downhill. " The two had lived together in Sandp...
A courtroom in Boulder is buzzing with a case that has everyone talking. A man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people who were supporting Israeli hostages. The big question is whether this was a hate crime. Soliman, a 45-year-old from Colorado Springs, is facing some serious charges. He's up against one federal hate ...
Iceland, a country known for its stunning landscapes and low crime rates, was jolted by a shocking incident. A French woman in her 60s was taken into custody. She is accused of harming her family during a trip to this usually serene nation. The incident took place at a high-end hotel in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The grim discovery was made on a Satur...
A man is now facing serious charges after a fatal shooting in Antioch. The incident happened on May 25, 2023, on the 4400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard. Brian Yacopetti, 48, was found guilty of murdering Jennifer Dallmann, 39, and injuring her husband. This was not a random act of violence. It was a tragic outcome of a complicated love triangle. The relationship bet...
In the world of crime-solving, every tiny clue counts. When it comes to violent crimes like murder or rape, the victim's fingernails can hold crucial evidence. These tiny samples can contain DNA from the attacker, but they often mix with the victim's own DNA. This mix can make it tough to figure out who the culprit is. So, how do investigators get the best DNA sample...