Corey's Network: A Lifeline for Families Affected by Unsolved Homicides Twelve years ago, Corey Laykovich's life was brutally cut short. Yet, his legacy lives on through Corey's Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by unsolved homicides in the Kansas City met
In the 2015 crime drama Black Mass, Johnny Depp delved into the complex and controversial life of James "Whitey" Bulger, one of the most notorious gangsters in American history. The film, directed by Scott Cooper, tells the true story of Bulger's rise to power as the leader of the Winter Hill Gang a
In the midst of a chaotic scene, a knife made a daring break, slipping out of the crime scene unnoticed. The knife, with its blade as wide as a palm, had been the focal point of a tense standoff between a man and two police officers at a Brooklyn subway station. The officers, who had initially stopp
Aaron Hernandez, a talented football player, was once on the rise to stardom, but his life took a drastic turn when he was accused of murder and eventually died in prison. The new anthology series "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" explores the events leading up to his downfall, delving into t
Italy's financial police made headlines recently by busting a massive counterfeit retro-console ring that had been operating in the country. But this isn't just a local issue - the counterfeit gaming market is a global phenomenon that's estimated to be worth billions of dollars. So, how do these fak
Let's break down what happened in this jaw-dropping case. A 61-year-old Queens auto body shop owner had his Bitcoin worth $92,000 stolen in November 2022. He had stored his digital coins in a Blockchain wallet, and the thief, Aaron Peterson Jr., used the funds to buy a diamond pendant, a Rolex, and
Imagine being the CEO of a small bank, trusted by your community to manage their hard-earned savings. Now, imagine being coerced into stealing millions of dollars from your own institution to fund a crypto scam, only to end up behind bars for 24 years. This is the shocking story of Shan Hanes, the f
The case of a former bank CEO who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzling $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam has left many wondering about the risks of getting caught up in get-rich-quick schemes. Shan Hanes, a 53-year-old man from Kansas, was once the CEO of Heartland Tr
California is on the cusp of making a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for its criminal justice system. Proposition 36 on the November ballot proposes to unwind Proposition 47, which made some drug and theft crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies ten years ago. But before making an
As Caroline Ellison, the star witness in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, awaits her sentencing, her lawyers are pushing for a lenient punishment. In a recent court filing, they argue that Ellison should receive no prison time for her role in the crypto empire's implosion. But is th
