Katie Pladl's death shows the irony of her biological mother's efforts to protect her from her father.

Law enforcement agencies are ramping up use of artificial intelligence to help solve crimes, but experts warn the technology is still in its infancy and should only be used to augment traditional investigative methods.

In 2020's McGirt v. Oklahoma case, the Supreme Court upheld the Muscogee Nation's reservation status, restoring tribal land rights and shifting criminal cases to federal or tribal courts in Oklahoma.

Premature burial, a fear depicted by Edgar Allen Poe and Quinten Tarantino, also appears in real crime. These cases highlight gruesome acts driven by violence, sadism, and relationship issues.

November 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the capture of Paul John Knowles, otherwise known as 'The Casanova Killer.' He was suspected of 18 murders across seven states in 1974.

On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed his family in Amityville. Although he confessed, his motives remain unclear. Forty years after the crime, we look at some of the theories.

Millionaire Jim Sullivan's marriage to Black socialite Lita McClinton ended with Lita’s murder. Deb Miller Landau book delves into Lita's impact on her community, Jim’s fall, and racial dynamics.

Retired detective Kim Mager reflects on her dangerous 33-hour interrogation of Ohio serial killer Shawn Grate, whose confessions shocked her town.

Edna Cowell Martin reflects on her bond with cousin Ted Bundy, initially charmed by his charisma. Unaware of his dark deeds, her perception shattered upon his arrest. In her new book, she shares her shock and grief, offering a personal view of Bundy's impact on their family.

Despite evolving forensic technology, traditional investigative methods are still proving valuable to revisiting unsolved cases.