Tag Archives: cold cases

Modern Forensics Solves the Murder: 3 Recently Cracked Cold Cases

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Cold murder cases are a tough pill to swallow for law enforcement, the public and most importantly, the families of the victims.  But, as forensic science continues to advance, seemingly unsolvable open cases are now being cracked. With the solving … Continue reading →

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Investigating Cold Cases with High-Tech Forensic Methods

Posted on January 7, 2017 by

There are more than 14,000 murders committed every year across the United States (on average).  That number averages out to about 38 murders every single day.  This number is based on crime statistical data from 2011 by the FBI Uniform … Continue reading →

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DNA Profiling Solves the Murder: 5 Cold Cases Resolved in 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by

Photo courtesy of tuuv.tk. The accuracy of DNA profiling is developing at a rapid pace. And, as a result, the landscape of modern law enforcement is evolving. The accurate results of criminal DNA analysis not only assist in putting criminals … Continue reading →

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Modern DNA Profiling: Two Infamous Cold Cases Solved

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

Photo courtesy of kotatv.com. Once the horrific act of murder has been committed, there is generally a relatively short window of time for law enforcement to solve the mystery. As time passes, the chance of a solving a murder case … Continue reading →

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The Criminal, The Victim, and The Psychological Autopsy

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

One of the most interesting aspects of studying criminal behavior and criminology is finding out why and how criminals commit a specific crime. It’s really the complicated and daunting task of finding out what makes an individual tick and hopefully … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Criminal: Unsolved Horrific Crimes

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

Every great detective has a catalogue of solved crimes. Moments that made them proud to be cops. But, for most, the cases that are burned into their psyches, are the unsolved ones. These unsolved crimes not only haunt the dedicated … Continue reading →

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Why Write about Serial Killers?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

One of the most common questions that I receive from readers is, “What made you want to write about serial killers?” To answer that question, I must first answer the question of what made me study and obtain degrees in … Continue reading →

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