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By Charles Montaldo, About.com Guide since 2004

Criminal Case News and Headlines Created: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
The latest updates on current criminal cases in the news, including background information and chronological events.
The Capture of James 'Whitey' Bugler Created: Saturday, November 05, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Former FBI informant and head of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, James 'Whitey' Burgler fled in 1994 to avoid prosecution of 19 murders among other federal charges.
The Trial of George Zimmerman Created: Monday, December 10, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
On Feb. 26, 2012, in the Sanford, Florida gated community of The Retreat at Twin Lakes, George Zimmerman was working as a Neighborhood Watch volunteer when he spotted a young black man, Trayvon Mar...
The Legal Saga of O.J. Simpson Created: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
On October 3, 1995, O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of the June 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, but his legal problems did not end then by a long shot.
Transcript of the 9-1-1 Call From Amanda Berry Created: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
When Amanda Berry escaped from the home where she had been held captive for 10 years, she made a 9-1-1 call for help. Here is the transcript of the call and why the 9-1-1 dispatcher who took the ca...
Cleveland Kidnappings Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
These dramatic images tell the story of the rescue of three Cleveland women, held captive for 10 years, the man believed responsible, and the joy expressed in the community and by family members as...
Timeline - The Cleveland Kidnappings Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Three Cleveland women were found alive after being held captive for 10 years in a house of horrors. Here is what led up to their captivity and what took place in the years they were missing.
Christina Adkins Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
These are people who have been missing for an extended period of time and their cases are being investigated by the FBI.
Ashley Summers Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Ashley Summers disappeared near her home in Cleveland, Ohio.
David Benjamin Creamer Created: Thursday, May 04, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
David Benjamin Creamer was charged with distribution of child pornography, transportation of obscene materials, firearms violations, money laundering and income tax evasion, but never showed up to ...
Lydia Trueblood Created: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Lydia Trueblood was from Pocatello, Idaho and earned her seat on the list of female serial killers for poisoning five of her husbands, her brother-in-law and her baby girl.
Elias Syriani - Wife Killer Created: Monday, November 07, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013
In 1990, Elias Syriani stabbed his wife multiple times with a screw driver, in front of their 10-year-old son.
The Legal Troubles of Joe Francis Created: Saturday, March 15, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Joe Francis, who has made millions with his 'Girls Gone Wild' videos and magazines, has found himself entangled in legal trouble in civil and criminal courts on the state and federal levels.
Profile of Serial Killer -- Michael Ross -- Part 2 Created: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Convicted serial killer Michael Ross has given up all appeals and has said he now wants to die. Is he insane? He has said so all along, but in reference to his uncontrollable desire to kill women, ...
Brian Nichols: Atlanta Courthouse Killer Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
On March 11, 2005, Brian Nichols was on trial for rape at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta whten he overpowered a female deputy, took her gun, and went into the courtroom where the trial was...
The Phoenix Baseline Killer Case Created: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Between August 2005 and September 2006, the Phoenix, Arizona, area was terrorized by a serial criminal who authorities believe was responsible for nine murders, 11 sexual assaults of women and youn...
Los Angeles Killer Grannies Target Homeless Men Created: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
In June 2006, two elderly Los Angeles women, who became known as the Killer Grannies, were arrested and later indicted by a federal grand jury on nine charges related murder for insurance fraud.
Conventional Photos Less Helpful in Missing Children Cases Created: Sunday, November 09, 2008 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
School photos in which children appear smiling and clean are less helpful in helping the public identify missing children than pictures that show the same child looking dirty, tired, sad or angry.
Dennis Bagwell - Texas Death Row Created: Monday, January 31, 2005 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Dennis Bagwell was executed in Texas on February 17, 2005, for the gruesome murders of his mother and three others, including a four-year-old girl.
Serial Killer Nicknames Quiz Created: Monday, December 11, 2006 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Match up the nicknames with the criminal's real name in the following quiz.
Gary Ridgway Created: Sunday, February 13, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 04, 2013
Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, went on a 20-year killing spree, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history.
Profile of Serial Killer Rodney Alcala Created: Saturday, January 22, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Rodney Alcala is a convicted rapist, torturer and serial killer who evaded justice for 40 years.
Profile of Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Created: Sunday, October 28, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 03, 2013
Jeffrey Dahmer was responsible for a series of gruesome murders of 17 young men in Ohio and Milwaukee.
Hadden Clark - Serial Killer and Cannibal Created: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Hadden Clark is a convicted serial killer, cannibal, who is serving two 30 life sentences for his crimes.
Women on Death Row Created: Thursday, August 12, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
It is indeed rare for a woman to be given the death sentence in the United States. Of the 3,487 persons on death row in the U.S. as of June 2004, only 49 of them, or 1.3 percent, were women.
U.S. Customs Agents Battle Child Pornography Created: Saturday, July 31, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
One of the most active law enforcement agencies in the battle against child pornography is the U.S. Customs Child Pornography Enforcement Program, because of the differences in U.S. and European la...
Myths About Sexual Assault Created: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Victims of sexual assault often experience an overwhelming feeling of vulnerability, violation, and powerless. Many blame themselves, reliving the experience to see how they could have changed the ...
Protect Yourself Against Sexual Assault Created: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Sexual assault is any unwanted, nonconsensual, forced sexual contact or activity which purpose is to control and/or humiliate another person. It can include acts of touching, kissing exhibitionism,...
Harvey M. Robinson Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
For two years Harvey Robinson stalked, raped and killed residents of Allentown, Pennsylvania, making him one of the youngest serial killers in U.S. history.
Christine Falling Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Christine Falling is one of the youngest serial killers in history. Her story is one of poverty, ignorance and her deadly desires to kill babies.
Ashley Anderson Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
An Iowa math teacher is charged with having sex with four students.
Women Arrested for Indecent Behavior With Kids Created: Saturday, March 25, 2006 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
A photo gallery of female teachers, mothers and caregivers who have been charged with anything from inappropriate behavior with minors to having sex with young students.

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