The jury in the Karen Read case will visit the alleged crime scene in Canton. This visit aims to give them a better understanding of the events that took place on January 29, 2022. The scene is the home where John O’Keefe, Read’s boyfriend, was found unresponsive in the snow. The jurors will see the house and the surrounding area. They will also see Read’s Lexus SUV ...

The Fourth of July parade in Highland Park was a familiar scene. The marching band from the local high school was playing. Families were gathered along the route, enjoying the festivities. Police officers were managing the traffic, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Then, suddenly, the atmosphere changed. A rapid, repeating noise echoed from a rooftop. It was gu...

Eyewitness testimonies are crucial in legal cases. But how reliable are they? Many people believe that non-verbal cues, like facial expressions and body language, can tell us if a witness is telling the truth or if their memory is accurate. This belief is common, but it's not backed by science. Researchers decided to test this idea. They looked at 36 vide...

In Oakland, a 34-year-old resident, Elijah Rucker, had his murder case declared a mistrial after five weeks of trial. Rucker was accused of killing 34-year-old Romell Wright over a debt, but the jury couldn't agree on a verdict. The incident happened on January 7th, around 8 a. m. , on the 1700 block of 89th Avenue, following a night of drug use in a crowded sedan. ...