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The Unseen Truth
Prologue In the quiet town of Riverview, where everyone knew everyone, a sinister shadow loomed over its peaceful facade. The disappearance of a local girl, Sarah Matthews, had left the community in shock. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case remained unsolved, and rumors whispered of foul play. It was in this backdrop that "The Unseen Truth" podcast was born, determined to uncover what lay hidden beneath the surface.
Subrat KumarPublished 6 days ago in CriminalThe tragic story of the 66-year-old hiker who disappeared in 2013 on the Appalachian Trail, found dead two years later
Geraldine was 66 years, a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190-mile trail that goes from Georgia up to Maine; however, Largay started the hike in the middle, at Harpers Ferry, WV, and she planned to hike north and then when she reached the Maine, she would go back to Harpers Ferry and begin her journey south.
sara burdickPublished 6 days ago in Criminal"Unraveling the Enigma: "The Bizarre Tale of 11 Suicides"
The Burari deaths were a ritual mass suicide of eleven family members of the Chundawat family from Burari, Delhi India, in 2018. Ten people were found hanged, while the oldest family member, the grandmother, was strangled. The bodies were found on 1 July 2018, in the early morning after the death. The police have ruled the deaths were motivated by shared delusion or psychosis.
Devesh KadamPublished 6 days ago in Criminal"The Secret Hacker"
In the dark alleys of the internet, there existed a legend about a hacker so skilled, so elusive, that few believed he was real. They called him "Zero Cool," a name that struck fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned cybersecurity experts.
Isra SaleemPublished 6 days ago in CriminalThe Vanishing Portrait
In the annals of unsolved mysteries, few stories captivate the imagination like that of the Vanishing Portrait. It's a tale shrouded in enigma, a family's disappearance that continues to baffle investigators and haunt the community decades later. | | |
Sagar KarnPublished 7 days ago in CriminalSheikh Scams
This article was originally published on CEOBLOC: Dubai billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor had offered Jeremy Frommer, chairman & CEO of Creatd, an investment of 7.5 million dollars in early March 2024. While some might see this merely as a cautionary tale, the following story of a web of deceit is undeniably true, etching a stark warning into the glossy facade of global finance.
Westminster officer justified in shooting, killing man who brandished gun
A Westminster police officer won't face any criminal charges after investigators found his actions of shooting and killing a man who allegedly threatened multiple bystanders with a gun was justified.
"Shadows of Obsession"
Chapter 1: The First Cut The city lay silent under the shroud of darkness, its streets deserted save for the occasional flicker of neon signs. Detective Marcus Kane stood at the edge of the crime scene, his eyes fixed on the lifeless body that lay before him. Another victim, another puzzle to unravel in this never-ending game of cat and mouse.
Ekombe hauPublished 7 days ago in Criminal- Content Warning
Shadows of Double dealing
Investigator Sarah Collins gazed at the dead body spread across the luxurious floor covering of the Victorian house. The person in question, Thomas Sinclair, an eminent workmanship gatherer, lay in a pool of dark red, his eyes frozen in dread. As the lead specialist looking into it, Sarah's heart sank at seeing one more life lost to brutality. She really wanted to ponder the individual behind the name, the fantasies and goals that presently lay broke.
Years Later Police Discovered That Her Childhood Friend Had Murdered Her
In 1995, Mary Catherine Edwards was a 31-year-old teacher who taught in Beamount, a city in Texas where she also resided.
Based On a True StoryPublished 8 days ago in CriminalThe Teenager Who Was Murdered When She Was Leaving A Party. 40 Years Later The Truth Was Known
In 1974, 15-year-old Lori Nesson lived with her mother and 13-year-old sister in Columbus, Ohio. The teenager was a student with honors from Eastmoor secondary school.
Based On a True StoryPublished 8 days ago in CriminalTechnological Evolution in Law Enforcement
Over the last four decades, my world—law enforcement—has undergone seismic shifts due to technological advances. These changes have turbocharged our effectiveness but also introduced complex new challenges. Let's explore how technology has reshaped our policing strategies, peppered with my personal observations and experiences.
Brad FinucanPublished 8 days ago in Criminal