If you’re worried about what happens to your home when you’re gone, you’re not alone. Many Americans invest hundreds of dollars into home security systems, complete with cameras, motion detectors, and alarms. If you’re really worried about local crime, though, you need to take a different approach. The best way …
Read MoreAuthor Nancy Crampton Brophy has been convicted on murder charges and sentenced to life behind bars for the 2018 killing of her husband, Daniel Brophy. Bizarrely enough, Nancy Brophy penned an essay in 2011 called “How to Murder Your Husband,” in a turn that would sound ridiculous if it was …
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of hitting the bar or clubs for a bit of unwinding and relaxation, the last thing you want to think about is a criminal targeting you. After all, there’s nothing relaxing about looking over your shoulder everywhere you go! So, what can you do to keep yourself …
Read MoreA thief brazenly broke into a Brooklyn Catholic Church on Friday and stole a $2 million tabernacle from the altar. Police are looking for the culprit, who they say must have snuck in Friday and cut through a protective casing that surrounded the 18-karat tabernacle. The diocese says the tabernacle …
Read MoreAre you worried that you might get targeted by scammers over the internet or on the phone? It’s a reasonable thing to be worried about. Scams are surging these days as criminals push to find ways to make money without putting in the work. So, how do criminals target people …
Read MoreA Texas jury has sentenced Matthew Edgar, a twenty-five-year-old accused of killing Livye Lewis, his 19-year-old girlfriend. Edgar has been a fugitive from justice since January when he skipped out on his murder trial. Lewis’s mother told reporters that Edgar might be able to hide from the law, but “[he] …
Read MorePetty thieves and common criminals are always looking for their next mark. Pickpockets and purse-snatchers are opportunists: if they see a chance to make off with your wallet or cellphone, they’ll take it. Don’t give them the chance! Here are some simple mistakes people make that turn them into thieves’ …
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite as violating and scary as the thought of a stranger slipping into your home while you’re gone and rifling through your belongings. If you come home to find the door ajar, kicked off its hinges, and your valuables missing, your first question may be: “why me?” Today, …
Read MoreOrsolya Gaal, 51, was found dead near her home on Saturday, April 16, according to a recent police report. The New York resident and mother of two was a stay-at-home mom who has sons aged 13 and 17. She lived in New York City with her husband and children and …
Read MoreIf you’re traveling to a new place or simply spending time in a big city, there’s a chance that you may encounter criminals. Some thieves prefer to use overt threats of violence and mug their victims. Others are more subtle, employing stealth to quietly grab your wallet or purse while …
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