The Fateful Night On the evening of December 25th, 1996, the Ramsey family – John, Patsy, their daughter JonBenét, and son Burke – returned to their Boulder, Colorado residence after attending a festive holiday gathering. Little did they know that...

From Jack the Ripper's chilling reign of terror to the grisly exploits of modern-day predators like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, the phenomenon of serial killers has long captivated and horrified society. These individuals, driven by unfathomable psychological complexities,...

The origins of forensic science can be traced back millennia, with its earliest roots intertwined with humanity's innate curiosity and quest for understanding. As societies evolved and legal systems took shape, the need for scientific methods to unravel the...

A Pivotal Juncture: The Rojas Murder Case In the annals of criminal history, the 1892 Rojas murder case stands as a watershed moment, marking the first instance where fingerprint evidence played a pivotal role in securing a conviction. This groundbreaking...

Author: Paola A. Magni, Murdoch University The disappearance of Melissa Caddick in November 2020 highlighted the complexities and potential of marine forensics. Despite extensive searches, only her decomposed foot, found in a running shoe on a New South Wales beach,...