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Cartel violence rattles Ciudad Juarez community

CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO – In a chilling incident in Ciudad Juarez, two bodies were discovered hanging from an overpass on the Carretera Pan Americana, a major thoroughfare for those entering the city. This gruesome scene was visible to numerous passersby, as first responders worked to remove the bodies while police secured the crime scene. An abandoned black SUV was found nearby with a cardboard sign on its windshield, accusing the deceased of being “crystal dealers” …

Fisherman Linked to Virginia Cold-Case Homicides from 1980s After Death

YORKTOWN, Va. – Cold case homicides in Virginia from the 1980s have recently been linked to a smalltime fisherman who passed away in 2017, including two unsolved slayings of couples known as the “Colonial Parkway Murders,” law enforcement officials announced Monday. The suspect, identified as Alan W. Wilmer Sr., was not a convicted felon, and investigators legally obtained his DNA after his death. This allowed them to connect Wilmer to three homicides, two of which …

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Blamed for Over 1,000 Homicides During His Tenure

LONDON (AP) — Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, is facing accusations of not doing enough to address the rising crime rates in the city. According to police estimates, there have been 1,008 homicides in the 2,773 days since Khan was first elected, averaging about 130 families impacted by these crimes every year during his tenure. Critics argue that Khan has failed to prioritize the safety of Londoners, citing the increase in homicides and his …

Virginia Fisherman Alan W. Wilmer Sr. Linked to Unsolved Retroactive Murders in Cold Cases for 1980s Homicides

Suffolk, Virginia – The recent revelation of an alleged link to three unsolved homicides in the late 1980s has shed new light on a decades-old mystery. Alan W. Wilmer Sr., a fisherman who passed away in 2017, has been implicated in these cold cases, including the notorious ‘Colonial Parkway Murders’ that gripped the region for years. The victims, David Knobling, 20, and Robin Edwards, 14, were found shot along the bank of the James River …

Transparency & Injustice: Detroit Police Fails to Solve Homicides, Says Board Member

DETROIT, Michigan – In 1984, a tragic homicide shook the Detroit community when a 76-year-old man was found gagged, beaten, and stabbed in his home. The victim’s family, including the writer of this article, was devastated to discover that the perpetrator was caught four years later, only to be released shortly after. This distressing experience led the writer to become a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, with a mission to demand transparency …

Murders Go Unsolved: Study Reveals Cities with the Most Unsolved Homicides

In Chicago, IL, more than half of all murders went unsolved in 2020, according to a recent analysis. The report looked at cities with the highest rates of unsolved murders, with Chicago leading the list. This is a concerning trend that raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in solving violent crimes. Other cities with high rates of unsolved murders include Baltimore, MD, and St. Louis, MO. The analysis …

Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Sends Homicides Soaring to Record High

LEWISTON, Maine – Law enforcement officials are reeling from the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine, which has contributed to a surge in homicides throughout the state. The shooting has left the community grappling with the devastating impact of gun violence and has raised concerns about public safety in the wake of the tragedy. The mass shooting, which occurred at a restaurant in Lewiston, has led to an increase in the number of …

Record-High Homicides in Maine Linked to Deadliest Mass Shooting in State History

A record high in homicides was reported in Maine last year. The Maine Department of Public Safety stated that there were at least 51 homicides in 2023, surpassing the previous record of 40 set in 1989. The increase has been attributed to the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history, which propelled the number of homicides to a new high. The tragic event has raised concerns about public safety and has prompted discussions on strategies to …

Unresolved Homicides: Police Work to Bring Families Closure

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Police in Minneapolis, MN are working tirelessly on unresolved homicides in an effort to bring closure to the families of the victims. These cases, often referred to as “cold cases,” present unique challenges for law enforcement as they endeavor to solve crimes that have gone unsolved for years, or even decades. Detectives and investigators pour over evidence, re-interview witnesses, and re-examine every detail in their pursuit of justice for the victims and …

Homicides in Oklahoma City Declined in 2023, Including 7 Fentanyl-Related Deaths

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The number of homicides in Oklahoma City stood at 74 in 2022, but the figure dropped to 72 in 2023. Fentanyl-related deaths are now included in that number, with seven of the 2023 fatalities linked to the drug, a count not previously tallied. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics reported 326 fentanyl deaths in 2022, with Mark Woodward, an official with the agency, noting that fentanyl has become the fastest growing cause …