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The First 48: The Penrod Touch
Even though Dallas Detective Ken Penrod has retired, his unique and successful interview techniques continue to inspire others.
This day in crime
02.10.1992
Mike Tyson is convicted of rape
02.10.1992
Mike Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history in 1986 at age 20, was found guilty of raping Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old contestant in a Miss Black America pageant. After serving three years in an Indiana prison, Tyson briefly reclaimed the heavyweight crown in 1996.
Notorious Cases
Notorious Cases
Did 'Son of Sam' David Berkowitz Blame a Dog for His Crimes?
The killer is infamous for the explanation behind his attacks.
Does Aileen Wuornos Haunt the Florida Bar Where She Was Arrested 35 Years Ago?
Police took the serial killer into custody at The Last Resort.
Charles Manson's Children: How Many Did He Have, and Where Are They Now?
Manson’s sons grew up largely disconnected from their father.
Crime on the Screen
Crime on the Screen
How the 'Rope' Play and Alfred Hitchcock Film Explored Leopold and Loeb’s 'Perfect Murder'
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb killed Bobby Franks in 1924.
Miami Police Found $22 Million in the Home of a Gardening Store Owner Who Sold Marijuana
The cash was uncovered at Luis Hernandez-Gonzalez's home in 2016.
Evelyn Nesbit Was at the Center of a 120-Year-Old Murder That Still Influences Pop Culture Today
The story of the showgirl has been captured in several mediums.
Crime Solving & Forensics
Crime Solving & Forensics
How Rex Heuermann Was Arrested in Connection to the Gilgo Beach Murders
The man allegedly behind seven homicides was caught in 2023.
Will Hair Found On Amy Mihaljevic’s Clothes Lead to a Conviction After 36 Years?
DNA advances have lead to renewed hope in the 10-year-old's case.
Why Brian Hawkins Confessed on TV to the Fatal Stabbing of a California Teen After 25 Years
Frank McAlister died in 1993 while trying to sell drugs.
Law & Justice
Law & Justice
Inside a Court Reporter’s Work: ‘Writing Naked’—and with a Poker Face
A 32-year veteran reveals exactly what her job entails.
What's the Difference Between Being Arrested and Detained?
The two situations offer varying constitutional rights.
All the Rules Jurors Have to Follow—and What Happens If They Don’t
A juror in the Karen Read trial violated juror expectations.
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