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Why Do Women Love True Crime So Much? It’s Complicated
We have a seemingly bottomless appetite for true crime stories–the more bizarre and lurid, the better. Women make a disproportionate number of true crime fans. From the long-running podcast My Favorite Murder to glossy docuseries like The Vow, women apparently can’t get enough. But what is it about murder that’s …
Holiday Security Tips Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
Burglaries spike during the holidays as people travel–and stockpile expensive gifts in their homes. Thankfully, there are ways to make your home safer while decking the halls. Don’t Share on Social Media I know it’s tempting, but try to keep your travel plans and other holiday-related information to yourself. Posting …
Parks, Green Space And Their Influence on Crime Prevention
Public parks and other types of green spaces within urban areas have been known to prevent crime. Although this assessment is not held unanimously, a recent study conducted by a team of researchers at Clemson and NC State universities gives credence that green areas do in fact reduce crime. Details …
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Psychologist Snaps, Kills Her 7-Year-old Twin Daughters and Then Herself
A woman in Whatcom County, WA, allegedly shot her 7-year-old twin daughters while they slept on Friday night before turning the gun on herself. Michele Boudreau Angelis (55) was discovered by police when they arrived for a welfare check on Friday night. A tenant renting a room from the psychology …
LA Approaches Murder Milestone, DEA Cracks Down on Crime, and More
Police Chief Michel Moore of Los Angeles made a grim announcement this week. The city will almost certainly cross a terrible milestone this year. They are on track to have more than 300 homicides in 2020. Assuming that the city does hit that mark, it will be the first time …
Halloween Crime: Is October 31st Really More Dangerous?
Does crime spike on Halloween, or is it just another urban legend? Crime rate does rise on Halloween for a number of reasons. In some cases, criminals take advantage of masks and costumes to hide their identities. Burglaries are more common as well, since many people go out on Halloween …
Las Vegas Police Grapple with Crime Wave, Blame Hotel Prices
Although crime is down nationally, Las Vegas is seeing a spike in shootings, robberies, and assault. Compared to last year, violent crime is up 4% on the strip. That might not seem like a major increase, but considering that crime has been trending down during the pandemic, it’s surprising. Las …