In 1989, two brothers named Lyle and Erik Menendez shocked the world by murdering their parents in a Beverly Hills home. The brothers, born in New York and New Jersey, moved to California with their parents, José and Mary Menendez. The crime scene was brutal, with the parents shot multiple times by
Gov. Hochul recently highlighted a significant drop in crime rates across New York, specifically mentioning a 26% decrease in shootings and low gun violence numbers. She painted a rosy picture, claiming that murder and gun crime rates are at a 60-year low. However, let's delve deeper into the number
A famous director, Roman Polanski, won't be going to trial next year in Los Angeles. The case is about an alleged rape that happened almost 50 years ago. His lawyer said the case was settled and both sides are happy with the outcome. The trial was supposed to happen in August 2025. The woman who mad
Harvey Weinstein, the once powerful Hollywood producer, won't be facing a retrial anytime soon. His lawyer plans to bring in a private investigator to look into a new accusation that has been added to the case. This all happened during a recent court hearing where Weinstein appeared for a pretrial m
In Kansas City, Missouri, the scene is changing. The city has been adding new security cameras and lights throughout the downtown area, especially in the Crossroads neighborhood. The aim? To make Kansas City safer. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced this move recently, highlighting how these upgrades wil
According to a recent survey, 70% of Americans worry about crime, but Black Americans are a bit more concerned than white Americans, with the numbers standing at 72% for Black Americans and 68% for white Americans. The survey also showed that city dwellers, news watchers, and Gen Xers are particular
In the small town of Delphi, Indiana, the murder trial of Richard Allen took a grim turn. Prosecutors showed the jury over 40 crime scene photos, some of which caused a stir among those present. The images depicted the area where Abby Williams and Libby German were found dead in 2017, including bloo
Have you ever watched a true crime movie that stuck with you long after the credits rolled? Netflix's latest hit, "Woman of the Hour, " does just that. This isn't your typical serial killer thriller. Directed by Anna Kendrick, the film dives into the chilling tale of Rodney Alcala, who appeared on a
Ever heard of a detective who also runs a seafood restaurant? That's Pearl Nolan, star of the show "Whitstable Pearl. " Played by Kerry Godliman, Pearl juggles crime-solving with serving up delicious meals in a cute English seaside town. Her partner in crime (and sometimes love) is cop Mike McGuire,
Ever wondered how a dangerous criminal could end up as a contestant on a popular game show? Let's talk about Rodney Alcala, a man with a dark past, and his appearance on The Dating Game. Before he was on TV, Alcala had already committed serious crimes. In 1978, he was cast on the show despite being
