investigation
Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.
The Mysterious Sodder Children Disappearance
It was the winter night of Monday, December 24, 1945, in the rural town of Fayetteville, West Virginia. George and Jennie Sodder had just commenced minor Christmas Eve celebrations with their some nine children, an infant included, all of whom resided in the home together, with the exception of one absent son away serving in the military in World War II at the time. Five of these nine children asked their parents to stay up past their normal bedtime hour to play with their new Christmas toys, given to them by their older sister. Consenting to the idea, the Sodder parents went to bed, only to be woken at around 1 a.m. to their home ablaze.
By Angela Rose6 years ago in Criminal
Another Tragedy, Another Missed Opportunity
Scenes from America’s latest racial outrage: A police officer, surrounded by his fellow officers and a watching crowd, kneels on the neck of a black man named George Floyd until he passes out. By the time the ambulance arrives, it’s too late. George pleads with the officers to stop the pressure on his neck, as does the crowd. But it falls on deaf ears.
By Grant Patterson6 years ago in Criminal
The Disney Cruise, conspiracy
So as you know you know my profile is about conspiracies, I love them, really very interesting all of them, and I love bringing them to you dear reader... today’s article is gonna focus around the happiest place on earth, or rather the happiest boats on earth, the Disney cruise line...... (Disclaimer this one does get pretty heavy on the what the possibilities are).
By Dr. Dillion Veck6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: The Murderer Could Have Had a Backbone
What does it take for a monster to prey upon a couple mourning their dead son at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery? In a place of solemnity and reflection, the place became a crime scene when 29-year-old Sheldon Francis opened fire against 86-year-old Paul Marino and his 85-year-old wife, Lidia. In an exchange of gunfire by Francis and Delaware State Police, the gunman fell by a police round.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Roland Molineux and The Case of the Alleged Toxic Playboy
Does having a stomachache or a headache include being murdered? Henry C. Barnet’s and Katherine J. Adams' cases of why they died remain unsolved to this day. Roland Molineux allegedly provided the toxins to them and led to their deaths from diptheric poisoning and mercury cyanide poisoning, respectively.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: The Mystery and Intrigue of the Lizzie Borden Murder Case
The tale of the murders of Lizzie Borden’s parents has been circulated for over a century ad infinitum. Like the schoolyard rhyme that is attached to the case, it has become a seemingly endless song about mystery and intrigue.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
The Blue Wall of Embarrassment
Here’s a maddening misconception about law enforcement that drives most cops crazy: The old “Blue Wall of Silence.” Yes, police culture does demand a certain amount of brotherly and sisterly loyalty. After all, these people you suit up with in the locker room are the same people who may have to pound ass down a blind alley, responding to your “Officer needs assistance call.” They are the same people who may have to drag you out of a pool of broken glass and your own blood under fire.
By Grant Patterson6 years ago in Criminal
Restoring the Community
There is a growing problem in our communities, and it has a name, Crime. There have been many attempts to handle this beast, but all falling short of expectations and some even creating new problems such as the felony stigma. However, there is a new challenger in the ring and its name is Restorative Justice. Restorative Justice is “a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behavior. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders” ("What is Restorative Justice?" par 1). Basically, the community gets together to decide what punishment should be dealt to the offender and it allows all those involved (including the Offender) to heal. Restorative Justice is more effective in dealing with crime and has a high success rate in places that have already implemented it. With the installation of Restorative Justice we could see stronger communities with less crime.
By Raven Diamond6 years ago in Criminal
