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Common Sense Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping can present unique danger. Employing a few preventative measures can help keep the holiday season joyous.
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Criminal Medicine
Involuntary manslaughter charges filed against Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of singer Michael Jackson highlight the possible consequences of gross medical negligence.
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The Sting of Entrapment
The defense of entrapment is often utilized when law enforcement encourages the committing of crimes that otherwise would not have been committed.
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John Wayne Gacy Jr.
John Gacy was born on Mar. 17, 1942 and went on to become a notorious serial killer.
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St. Valentine's Day Massacre Unsolved
The FBI files of Byron Bolton's "confession" naming Al Capone as the mastermind of the massacre. The intended target, "Bugs" Moran, wasn't even at the garage.
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"Polish Fritzl" Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail
Reminiscent of the shocking case of Josef Fritzl, Krzysztof Bartoszuk, 47, was jailed for a brutal incestuous relationship with his daughter who bore two children by him.
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Sympathy For The Devils
The popularity of famous criminals like Al Capone and the Kray twins has long been recognised as a social phenomenon. What makes criminals popular?
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U.K. Teen Jailed for Killing Army Cadet
On Monday, James Moore, 17, was sentenced for murdering Army Cadet Joseph Lappin. Moore had been subject to ASBO orders that he continually ignored and violated.
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The Crimes of Richard Ramirez
Richard Ramirez was born on Feb. 29, 1960 in El Paso Texas and was introduced to crime and murder at an early age.
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The Crimes of Charles Manson
Charles Manson was born on Nov. 12, 1934 and became the perpetrator of some of the most shocking crimes in American history.
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Aileen Wuornos
Born Aileen Carol Pittman in Rochester, Michigan on Feb. 20, 1956 she went on to become one of America's most notorious murderers.
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NYC Crime Rates at a Historic Low
New York has shed its rough-and-tumble image during this past decade and has emerged as the safest big city in America.
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Children Torturing Children
In a shocking case reminiscent of the murder of James Bulger, two brothers will be ineligible for release for five years for a sadistic attack on two boys aged 9 and 11,
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Mark David Chapman: Parole Denied
Chapman's fifth parole hearing was on August 12, 2008. He was again denied parole. His release, ironically, would be a death sentence.
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Haiti Relief Scams
Law enforcement agencies across the world are warning well-meaning cash donors to be careful who they are giving their money to cover the Haiti disaster.
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Carjacking
Carjacking can be terrifying because it's a crime where victims come face to face with the criminal. Follow some simple safety advice to avoid becoming a victim.
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Low crime statistics for Chinatown in 2009
The total number of crimes in Boston Chinatown is down from 372 in 2008 to 323 in 2009.
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DarkMarket Fraud Website Closes
The fight against identity theft and fraud has seen a major success as an international website for criminals to swap stolen credit card details has closed.
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Young Braveheart
Aradhana (32) from chandigarh, is the new international icon fighting for justice for friend Ruchika who killed herself in 1993 after having been molested by a top cop.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
The idea of constructing the built environment in a way that reduces the opportunities for crime has formally been in existence since the 1970s. But can it work?
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Cannabis Farms
To supply an ever-steady cannabis habit for people across the world, cannabis cultivation has moved into suburban housing across the country.
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Personal Safety Advice
The fear of crime can often supersede the reality of the threat, but it always pays to be cautious. Follow some simple advice to stay safer when out and about.
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Romance Scam
Romance scams are emotionally devastating forms of fraud - fraudsters make an individual believe they have feelings for them - before taking cash or personal information.
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Verified by Visa Scam
Verified by Visa, the added layer of security available on Visa cards, has been attacked by a phishing scam.
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Children in Gangs
Charities can be instrumental in changing the lives of young people and in turning them away from crime. Kids Company, Place2Be and Through Unity are some of them.
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Recruitment Scam
Job seekers, particularly those from the Philippines, are being warned about a new version of the Nigerian 419 scam aiming to con them out of money.
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