The bombing occurred on September 16th, 1920, and would kill 38 people and injure hundreds more. Though suspicions of anarchist or communist terrorism ran wild, nobody was ever convicted, and nobody ever confessed.
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The Beltway Snipers: A Trail of Victims Across the Nation
October 2002 heralded a three-week murder spree that would terrorize citizens across the Washington Metropolitan Area. However, the Beltway snipers had already claimed several victims earlier that year, and accumulated a body count that neared 20 before they were apprehended.
"The Gentleman" Cold Case in Germany Breaks After 28 Years
Twenty-eight years ago, on July 11, 1994, a body floated to the surface off the coast of the Heligoland archipelago, a collection of islands off the coast of Germany. For the past two decades, the secret of the identity belonging to this body which would become known as “The Gentleman” has been lost, but recent research may have just found a clue to help figure out the truth.
Exclusive Early Look at "Forensic Files II" New Episodes!
“Blanket Denial,” the new episode from Forensic Files II premiers this Sunday, July 31st, at 10 p.m. ET. The first episode unravels a twisting tale that could only be solved through the use of diligent forensic science work, read on to hear more about the production of this new, exciting episode.
Boyfriend of Simone Strobel Arrested for 2005 Murder
After 17 years of investigation, backpacker Strobel’s boyfriend Tobias Friedrich Moran has been arrested in Australia, due to be charged on Thursday.
The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping: America's Most Sensational Trial
In 1932, America was electrified by the kidnapping of renowned aviator Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son. The legendary trial to come would launch the true crime genre into the media titan we know it as today.
NYC Mother Fatally Shot While Pushing Baby's Stroller
Last night, a 20-year-old woman, name unreleased, was fatally shot in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. She was pushing her 3-month-old infant in a stroller, and the infant was unharmed.
1970s Serial Killer Faces Additional Life Sentence on DNA Evidence
Already serving time for 11 murder convictions, Richard Cottingham was arraigned this week for a 12th: the former cold case of Diane Cusick, found dead in 1968.
British Man's Prison Sentence for 2014 Murder of Thai Woman
Laxami Manochat entered a Bangkok hotel with Shane Kenneth Looker on November 1st, 2014. Five days later, her corpse was recovered from a suitcase in the Mae Klong River.
Two Suspects Arrested in Connection with Sacramento Mass Shooting
Dandrae Martin, 26, and his brother Smiley Martin, 27, were arrested in connection with Sunday’s mass shooting in Sacramento that left 6 people dead and at least 12 others wounded. Once Smiley Martin has completed his medical care, authorities say he will be booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a machine gun.
Baltimore Judge Orders New DNA Testing in Adnan Syed Case
Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was profiled in the popular true crime podcast “Serial,” has maintained his innocence since 1999. Now, new DNA testing may be able to prove it.
Former University of Georgia Football Player Arrested for Murdering Gas Station Clerk Last Year
Ahkil Nasir Crumpton, who played wide receiver for the University of Georgia Bulldogs in 2017 and 2018, was arrested in connection with the murder of a gas station clerk last year. The victim, 23-year-old Elijah Wood, was shot to death at the RaceTrac gas station near Watkinsville, GA. Surveillance video showed the suspect entering the store clad in all black and holding a handgun.
Genetic Genealogy has Solved Dozens of Cold Case Murders in America Since 2018. More than 90% were White Victims.
With the increased popularity of websites such as AncestryDNA and GEDmatch by people all over the world hopeful to find long lost family members and information about their genetics, decades-old cold cases are beginning to generate new leads for law enforcement. While these advancements in DNA seem to be a ‘win-win’ for both law enforcement and families of cold case victims, some people are concerned about the ethical issues that may arise.
The Cold Case Murder of 9-Year-Old Girl has Been Solved After 57 Years
On March 18, 1964, Marise Ann Chiverella was on her way to drop off canned goods at a church before heading to school. Her body was found just hours later, six blocks away from her home in Hazleton, PA. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled to death, and the case quickly went cold. 57 years later, the case has been solved using genetic genealogy.
Unsolved: Boy in the Box
On February 26, 1957, the body of a small, unidentified boy was found beaten and nude in a box along Susquehanna Road in Philadelphia. What was the morbid finding of a little boy’s body has led to a mystery that has remained open for nearly sixty-five years.
Wisconsin Man Found Guilty of Killing and Dismembering His Parents
Last Thursday, a jury in Dane County, Wisconsin found Chandler Halderson guilty for the murder of his parents, 50-year-old Bart and 53-year-old Krista Halderson last July. Jurors deliberated for little over two hours before delivering their verdict.
DOCS Dick Wolf exec producing A&E’s “BTK: Confessions of a Killer”
A&E Network has announced details on a two-night true crime documentary event exploring the crimes of serial killer Dennis Rader in BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer.
The two-part documentary will air on A&E on January 8 and 9, and comes from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment and Good Caper Content. The documentary promises unprecedented access to Rader, who is serving 10 consecutive life sentences in prison.
CrimeDoor Interview: All About the App
Serving as an informational database of over 1,000 true crime cases (and counting), CrimeDoor is the must-have app for true crime fans and cyber sleuths everywhere. To learn more about the ins and the outs of the app and the company as a whole, I spoke with Zig Gauthier, CrimeDoor’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Strategy and Development; Evan Fisk, the company’s Senior Vice President of Marketing; and Erika Glass, CrimeDoor’s Content Coordinator (and social media extraordinaire).
"Very Scary People" Season 3: Exclusive Look
HLN's Original Series Very Scary People is kicking off its third season with a two-hour deep dive into the infamous Golden State Killer case on May 2 at 9 pm ET/PT. You can catch the season three premiere of Very Scary People on HLN this Sunday, May 2 at 9 pm to 11 pm ET/PT! To stay up to date with all of HLN's new shows, you can follow their Instagram (@HLNOriginals), Twitter (@HLNTV), and Facebook (Facebook.com/HLN).