In the intricate world of forensic science, where meticulous analysis meets the pursuit of justice, diversity has often been an overlooked element. Antoinette T. Campbell, a seasoned forensic scientist based in Philadelphia, recognized this disparity and embarked on a mission to transform the landscape. Her journey from a curious chemistry student to a beacon of … Read more
Kidnappings grip public attention for all the wrong reasons. Names like Jaycee Dugard, Elizabeth Smart, and Colleen Stan bring to mind nightmarish images of control, fear, and escape. But behind the stories lies a question that demands understanding: Why do some people hold others captive? This dark behavior is not always rooted in insanity. Instead, … Read more
When Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez vanished in May 2020, the events that followed would shock a nation. A bright 21-year-old paratrooper from Chino, California, Enrique was found dead—his severed head washed ashore on a North Carolina beach. To this day, his murder remains a mystery. The story raises more questions than answers. How could a soldier … Read more
Sheila LaBarre called herself an “avenging angel,” claiming God sent her to punish pedophiles. But behind the religious fervor was a brutal murderer who lured men into her New Hampshire farmhouse, tortured them, and ultimately killed them. On June 20, 2008, a jury saw through her divine delusions and convicted her of two first-degree murders. … Read more
James E. Amos wasn’t just one of the FBI’s first Black agents—he was a pioneer who helped shape the future of American law enforcement. His remarkable career spanned over three decades, taking him from the White House to the front lines of the most dangerous investigations of his time. As the first Black agent to … Read more
Few names in forensic psychology carry as much weight as Ann Wolbert Burgess. A trailblazing forensic nurse and one of the FBI’s earliest collaborators in criminal profiling, Burgess brought something the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) desperately needed—a deeper understanding of serial killers through the eyes of their victims. Before the world knew what a “Mindhunter” … Read more
Once hailed as a decorated Illinois police sergeant, Drew Peterson now lives in obscurity and disgrace. Convicted of murder and tied to a haunting disappearance, Peterson’s story has gone from suburban officer to infamous inmate. But where is Drew Peterson now, and what is life like for the man once trusted to uphold the law? … Read more
In the summer of 1973, a small town in Montana became the unlikely birthplace of one of the FBI’s most revolutionary crime-fighting tools: criminal profiling. It began with two horrific murders that seemed random at first—but soon revealed the chilling handiwork of a calculated predator. Before this case, profiling was considered guesswork. Afterward, it became … Read more
You hear a bump in the night. The fridge seems lighter than usual. A door creaks—but no one’s there. It’s easy to shrug off these moments as imagination. But what if they weren’t? Welcome to the terrifying world of phrogging—a crime where intruders secretly live inside someone’s home without their knowledge. It sounds like an … Read more
Imagine growing up in the serene wilderness of Montana, where the quiet is only broken by rustling trees and distant birdsong. Now, imagine discovering that your eccentric neighbor—just over the hill—was not a harmless recluse, but Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. This was the horrifying reality for Jaime Gehring, who recounts her upbringing beside one of … Read more