In a bizarre turn of events, a man in Florida made headlines for a daring jewelry heist. The thief, who was later identified as Jaythan Gilder, managed to snatch earrings worth a staggering $770, 000 from a high-end jewelry store. Gilder, 32, had a clever trick up his sleeve. He claimed to be repres
Boston has been on a journey to tackle crime and drug use since clearing the Mass. and Cass encampment. This wasn't an easy task. The city's leaders, including Mayor Michelle Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox, have been busy addressing the spillover effects that have popped up in other areas. T
Imagine you're at a crime scene. You need quick and accurate results to solve the case. Portable sensors help, but they have their limits. Environmental factors can mess with their sensitivity and specificity. This is where data fusion (DF) comes in. DF combines information from multiple sensors to
The world is more connected than ever, thanks to social media. But when it comes to war crimes, this connectivity has a dark side. People are less likely to admit that their own group has committed atrocities. Why? Because they are worried about how others will see them. They fear being labeled nega
In a shocking turn of events, a jury in Illinois found a 73-year-old man guilty of murder and hate crimes. The victim was a 6-year-old boy, Wadee Alfayoumi, who was brutally killed in his home. The attack happened in October 2023, just days after the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. The bo
Weegee, born Arthur Felig, wasn't just any photographer. He had a knack for being at the right place at the right time. In the 1940s, he was famous for snapping pictures of crime scenes in New York City before the police even arrived. He had a police scanner in his car, so he could monitor emergency
Parks can be a game-changer for mental health in urban areas. Imagine living in a city where green spaces are abundant and crime rates are low. This is not just a dream but a reality in many communities across Alabama. Researchers have been digging into how the size of urban parks affects the men
The conflict in Gaza and Ukraine has sparked a big debate. People are asking if what's happening in Gaza is genocide. This is a heavy word with a lot of weight. It's not just about definitions or legal terms. It's about the suffering of tens of thousands of innocent people. The focus should be on fi
Imagine this: A crime scene. A kiss, a bite, a lick. A trace of saliva left behind. This is not a love story. It's a forensic puzzle. DNA from saliva can stick around, even after the act. This is not new news. But, what if we could use it better? What if we could find more clues from it? DNA is lik
Deep learning is a powerful tool, but it needs the right data to be effective. In the world of gas cylinders, this is especially true. Imagine trying to spot a gas cylinder in a crowded warehouse or industrial site. It's not as easy as it sounds. That's why a new dataset, called CylinDeRS, was creat
