CRIME

In 1905, Fingerprints Pointed to Murder for the First Time in London

More than 100 years ago, brothers Alfred and Albert Stratton became the first people in England to be convicted of murder based on fingerprint evidence. The rest of the law enforcement world took notice.

15 Killer Facts About Zodiac

7. It was Jennifer Aniston who suggested Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo for the film.

5 People Who Were Suspected of Being Jack the Ripper

Modern research still hasn't solved the case, but these are some intriguing possibilities.

Could Brain Imaging Reveal Your Mental State During a Crime?

A new neuroscience study explores what "knowing" and "reckless" look like in the brain.

15 Incorruptible Facts About The Shield

The groundbreaking FX drama shocked a lot of people, including Glenn Close's mother.

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Giuseppe Dosi, Italy's Famed Detective and Master of Disguise

He had at least 17 confirmed disguises, and five fully fleshed-out identities complete with fake identity documents, background stories, and even their own penmanship.

The Unsolved Murder That Fascinated 1840s New York (and Edgar Allan Poe)

No one knows what happened to "The Beautiful Cigar Girl," although Poe was convinced he'd solved the mystery.

The Strange Case of Everet vs. Williams: When Two Highwaymen Took Each Other To Court

Former business partners battling it out in court isn't so unusual—unless that "business" involves robbing unsuspecting gentlemen.

Don't Be Tricked by This "Can You Hear Me?" Robo-Call Scam

Beware a novel new method phone scammers have to dig into your pocket.

5 Criminals Who Claimed to Have Multiple Personalities

Accused criminals have used some wild excuses to explain away their crimes.

New Evidence Suggests D.B. Cooper's Tie May Help Solve a 45-Year Mystery

The infamous hijacker, parachutist, and folk hero has never been identified—but Seattle scientists might be getting closer.

Al Capone's Hobby: Rewriting Songs

There weren’t many constants in Al Capone’s rocky life, but the crime boss had a love of music, and it never wavered.

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15 Facts About Maggots

Maggot therapy is making a comeback.

Don’t Stop The Music: The Smiths Fan Who Plotted to Hijack A Radio Station

In 1987, one teenage fan in Denver, Colorado took his love of the English rockers a bit too far.

In 1990, Art Went on Trial in Cincinnati—and Won

Robert Mapplethorpe didn’t live long enough to see his art come under the microscope.

Amazon Echo Might Hold Key Evidence in a Murder

Alexa may be a key witness in a homicide.

10 Must-Listen True Crime Podcasts

They're all addicting.

Lucky Black Cat Helps Pennsylvania Police Track Down Fugitive

Felines spend most of their time sleeping and chasing mice, but occasionally, they also fight crime.

9 Ways Science Helps Catch Counterfeit Art

It’s estimated that anywhere from 2 to 50 percent of art in museums and on the market are counterfeits.

Watch a Man Steal $1.6 Million Worth of Gold in the Middle of Manhattan

Police are searching for a man who swiped an 86-pound bucket of gold flakes—and then made a very, very slow escape.

Why Do Criminals Go “On The Lam”?

Call us mint jelly ...

The Great Garfield Car Window Toy Craze

The lasagna-snorting cat's car plush led to a burglary spree and humane society protests.

10 Disturbing Documentaries That Are Stranger Than Fiction

If you're looking for some true stories to unsettle your nerves, look no further than this collection of murder, betrayal, and catfishing.

102-Year-Old Woman Achieves Lifelong Dream of Getting Arrested

We all have goals. Some of them involve being handcuffed and placed into the backseat of a police car.

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