Last November, a southern Chinese court handed a death sentence to a 62-year-old man, Fan Weiqiu, who killed 35 people by driving into a crowd. The court revealed that Fan was driven by anger over his divorce settlement. The attack took place at a sports center where people were exercising. The cour
In a New Jersey murder trial, a software called STRmix is under scrutiny. This software helps analyze complex DNA samples that used to be considered unusable. Defense lawyers for Paul Caneiro, accused of killing four family members, argue the software isn't reliable enough for court. They say it was
When a body is found at a crime scene, figuring out how long it's been there is super important for solving the case. Scientists are looking at tiny bits of genetic material called microRNAs (miRNAs) that stay stable even after death. This study used a special tool called a molecular beacon probe to
Mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), trichothecenes (TCNs), and patulin can sneak into our food and cause serious health problems. In forensic science, detecting these toxins is super important, especially when someone dies from poisoning or long-term exposure. But how do these t
Imagine trying to get home for the holidays. For some families at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night, that plan went terribly wrong. A group that knew each other had a heated argument that sadly escalated into violence. Police arrived at Terminal 4 just after 9:45 PM to find
A taxi unexpectedly drove onto a sidewalk in Manhattan's bustling Herald Square on Christmas afternoon. This unfortunate incident, which happened around 4 p. m. , resulted in six pedestrians being hit, three of whom were taken to the hospital. Among the injured were a 9-year-old boy and his 41-year-
On Christmas night, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced a scary incident. A family dispute led to three people getting shot and one being stabbed at a Terminal 4 restaurant. This happened outside the security area, around 9:45 p. m. Police found a juvenile female and a man with stab wound
Imagine being a healthcare professional in India. You might be thinking, "I deal with physical health, not crimes like child sexual abuse. " But turns out, medical and dental professionals play a crucial role in spotting such problems. That's where the POCSO Act comes in, introduced in 2012 to shiel
A dangerous inmate who fled a Mississippi prison on Christmas Eve has been recaptured. Authorities had issued stern warnings to the public after 33-year-old Drew Johnson escaped from South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville. The escape occurred just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, Decemb
Imagine you're on trial for something big. Really big. Like trying to kill the President-elect. That's the situation a man from Hawaii is in. His name? Ryan Routh. He's accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida. Guess what? His trial won't happen until September 2025. Why the dela
