In the hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers, two things stood out. First, cameras everywhere played a big role. Second, online detectives had some hits and misses. The search started after a deadly explosion. It took five days to catch the suspects. Cameras on streets and buildings gave important c
In Bosnia, two people in charge are now in custody. They're being questioned about a fire that happened in a home for elderly people. This place was in Tuzla, a town in the northeast. The fire started on November 4. It happened on the seventh floor. There were 180 older adults living there. The fir
In June 2024, three men pulled off a bold crypto heist in the UK, making away with $4. 3 million in cryptocurrency. They dressed as delivery drivers, knocked on the door of their target, and forced their way in with a gun. The whole operation was over in a matter of minutes. The thieves knew exactl
In Sparwood, a serious incident occurred on November 2, 2025. A man lost his life after being hit by a vehicle. The police are now looking into this case as a crime. The Southeast District Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation. They are gathering information about what happened. The police
A U. S. Attorney in Virginia, Erik Siebert, left his job after facing pressure from the Trump administration. They wanted him to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with a crime, but he didn't find enough proof. Siebert thanked his team for their hard work before leaving. Trump then anno
A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity t
Fingerprints are everywhere. They are a staple in forensic investigations. Yet, current systems struggle with partial fingerprints. These fragments often lack the necessary details for a positive match. This is where level 3 features come into play. These are the tiny, intricate details within a fin
DNA phenotyping is a technique that predicts a person's physical traits from their DNA. This can help investigators by providing clues about a suspect's appearance. Most studies have focused on improving the technology and the science behind it. However, there is a gap in understanding how useful po
In the heart of Manhattan, a disturbing incident unfolded, involving a young woman with an impressive resume and a crypto investor. Beatrice Folchi, a 24-year-old from Latina, Italy, found herself in the middle of a nightmare. She was arrested at a SoHo penthouse, where an Italian man claimed he was
In 2018, when law enforcement first used a technique called Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) to catch the Golden State Killer, many Americans were on board. A survey at the time showed that most people supported using DNA to solve violent crimes. Five years later, FIGG has helped clos
