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The Lab Scandal: In 2015, a forensic lab analyst was caught faking drug test results for over 1,000 criminal cases. Innocent people went to jail, and guilty ones walked free. Should labs have stricter audits, or do we need better oversight on individual analysts? What do you think?
November 27, 2024 at 4:48 PM
In 2001, 15-year-old Stephanie Crowe was murdered in her home. Her brother Michael confessed, but DNA evidence later proved his confession was coerced. In 2004, Richard Tuite was arrested after DNA linked him to the crime. Tuite's conviction remains controversial, with some questioning his guilt.
November 16, 2024 at 11:30 PM
In 1996, 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart disappeared after a party. Paul Flores, a fellow student, was suspected of involvement but never charged. Decades later, new evidence linked him to the crime. In 2023, he was convicted of her murder, bringing justice to Kristin’s family.
November 16, 2024 at 11:27 PM
In 1998, 15-year-old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking in California when Lawrence Singleton offered her a ride. He kidnapped her but she managed to escape, getting help despite her injuries. Singleton served only 8 years in prison, sparking outrage. Mary later became a victims' rights advocate.
November 16, 2024 at 10:11 PM
In 1982, Chicago faced terror when seven people died after consuming Tylenol capsules laced with cyanide. The tampered bottles were traced to local stores, sparking nationwide panic and a massive recall. The case remains unsolved,but it revolutionized packaging safety with tamper-evident seals.
November 16, 2024 at 7:36 PM
The 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short,dubbed "The Black Dahlia," remains unsolved. The 22year old aspiring actress was found in Los Angeles,sparking one of the most infamous investigations in US. history. Despite numerous theories and suspects, her killer was never found,leaving the case a mystery.
November 16, 2024 at 7:23 PM