IntroductionThe trial of Casey Anthony, accused and subsequently acquitted of murdering her two-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony, captivated the nation and became a landmark case in the annals of ...

Introduction: The Central Park Jogger Case and Its Enduring ImpactOn April 19, 1989, the brutal assault and rape of 28-year-old investment banker Trisha Meili in New York City's Central Park shocked ...

Introduction: The Pervasiveness of Victim-BlamingVictim-blaming, the act of holding victims partially or wholly responsible for the harm they have suffered, remains a deeply entrenched issue within ...

Introduction: Unveiling the Lingering ScarsCrime leaves more than just immediate physical and financial wounds; it often inflicts deep psychological scars that can persist for years, affecting ...

Lisa McVey: Outsmarting a Serial KillerLisa McVey's harrowing experience in 1984 stands as a testament to resilience and quick thinking. At 17, she was abducted by Bobby Joe Long, a notorious serial ...

Introduction: Understanding the Copycat EffectThe phenomenon where individuals mimic criminal acts after exposure to similar incidents in the media is known as the "copycat effect." This term ...

Introduction: Understanding the Nexus Between Early Trauma and Later OffendingChildhood experiences lay the foundation for an individual's psychological and emotional development. When these ...

Introduction: Understanding Multiple Homicide ClassificationsIn the realm of criminology, the terms "spree killer" and "mass murderer" are often used interchangeably by the public. However, these ...