Bravo to prosecutor’s GOLD unit for using advanced DNA techniques to solve 23 cold-case rapes and bring 16 to justice: editorial
Balanced against the difficulties in prosecuting decades-old rape cases, however, is what prosecutors say is the peace of ...
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The legacy of Marty Goddard
A new book, The Secret History of the Rape Kit, tells the story of Marty Goddard, a Chicago woman responsible for inventing ...
20 Books to Devour If You Can't Get Enough True Crime
So, if immersing yourself in true crime stories makes you feel a little bit braver or a little bit more prepared, then have ...
Bill to eliminate Indiana rape kit backlog passes out of committee
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee unanimously passed a bill that could eliminate the state’s backlog of rape ...
Life-saving bleed kits installed at key Darlington town centre locations
Three life-saving trauma cabinets equipped with bleed kits have been installed in Darlington town centre, placed alongside ...
New app allows domestic abuse victims to get help secretly via a kettle or toaster
Survivor Katy Longhurst is determined to help others having called police nearly 170 times about her ex over eight years ...
76-year-old Atlanta man arrested and charged after DNA break in 1986 sexual assault case
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A 76-year-old Atlanta man has been arrested and charged in a nearly 40-year-old sexual assault cold ...
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Nearly 40 years later, DNA identifies suspect in Cherokee County rape
In January 1986, a 19-year-old woman was attacked as she got into her car after her shift at a Cherokee County convenience store. Then, she was taken from the store to another location and raped, ...
Seven-figure settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club abuse cases
The legal action relates to historical abuse at the youth club - which was not formally affiliated with Celtic FC - by ...