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'Limited' Excavation Set for Manson Hideout Almost four decades after Charles Manson and his followers committed their "Helter Skelter" murders, authorities plan to search for more possible victims at the group's hideout at Barker Ranch in Death Valley National Park. But Manson's top lieutenant, Charles (Tex) Watson, says their are no more bodies to be found. Read more...Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) R. Kelly's Child Porn Trial Begins Jury selection has begun in the trial of R&B star R. Kelly on 14 charges of child pornography related to him videotaping himself having sex with minors. Before jury selection began, Cook County Circuit Judge Vincent Gaughan turned down a motion by the defense to delay the trial, which has already been delayed numerous times in the past 10 years. Read more...Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) Book: O.J. Simpson Confessed to Murders A former friend and memorabilia dealer has written a tell-all book about O.J. Simpson in which he claims the former NFL star confessed to killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Mike Gilbert says Simpson confessed while taking sleeping pills, smoking marijuana and drinking beer at his Brentwood home just weeks after the murders. Read more...Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0) What's Your Opinion?The Crime and Punishment forum is a lively group of people who have serious opinions about some of the worst crimes, horrific criminals and crazy cases around. If you want the latest scoop on current crimes or like to voice your super sleuth opinions, the forum wants you!
Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (7) Weekly Crime Poll: Should Bad Prosecutors be Convicted? So many convictions have been overturned when DNA evidence later exonerated defendants one district attorney says prosecutors who intentionally withhold evidence from the defense should face criminal charges or other sanctions.
Poll: Should prosecutors who intentionally withhold evidence from the defense face criminal charges?
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Almost four decades after Charles Manson and his followers committed their "Helter Skelter" murders, authorities plan to search for more possible victims at the group's hideout at Barker Ranch in Death Valley National Park. But Manson's top lieutenant, Charles (Tex) Watson, says their are no more bodies to be found.
Jury selection has begun in the trial of R&B star R. Kelly on 14 charges of child pornography related to him videotaping himself having sex with minors. Before jury selection began, Cook County Circuit Judge Vincent Gaughan turned down a motion by the defense to delay the trial, which has already been delayed numerous times in the past 10 years.
A former friend and memorabilia dealer has written a tell-all book about O.J. Simpson in which he claims the former NFL star confessed to killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Mike Gilbert says Simpson confessed while taking sleeping pills, smoking marijuana and drinking beer at his Brentwood home just weeks after the murders.
So many convictions have been overturned when DNA evidence later exonerated defendants one district attorney says prosecutors who intentionally withhold evidence from the defense should face criminal charges or other sanctions.
In this day and time it pays to be extra careful with the safety of your children. Here is a quick list of safety tips parents and grandparents should consider prior to hiring a babysitter.
Around the neighborhood he was considered odd but was liked and participated in organizing a local community crime watch programs, but he was one of the most barbarous serial killers in U.S. history, who participated in vile acts of sexual torture and murder.
Wi-Fi hot spots are available in many public places such as airports, coffee shops, hotels, bookstores, schools and even fast-food restaurants. But not all of them are safe. The unsecure ones can expose your personal information to hackers. Find out what precautions you can take to protect your computer.
So many convictions have been overturned when DNA evidence later exonerated defendants one district attorney says prosecutors who intentionally withhold evidence from the defense should face criminal charges or other sanctions. District Attorney Craig Watkins' office leads the nation in wrongful convictions overturned by DNA testing.
A former police officer whose wife has been missing since October 2007 has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to her safe return. Drew Peterson issued a statement saying he had hoped his wife Stacy would have contacted him by now and he "can't fathom why" she has not. 
