Understanding the Rape Kit BacklogA rape kit, formally known as a Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAEK), is a crucial tool in forensic investigations of sexual assault cases. It involves ...

Introduction: The Ongoing Debate Over Gun ControlGun control remains a deeply polarizing issue in the United States, with states adopting varying approaches ranging from permissive open carry laws to ...

Introduction: The Intersection of Highways and CrimeInterstate highways serve as vital arteries of commerce and travel, connecting cities and facilitating economic growth. However, there is an ...

Historical Context and Its Impact on Cold CasesThe Deep South's history is deeply intertwined with periods of intense racial tension and civil rights struggles. During the civil rights era, numerous ...

Introduction: Unveiling the Disparities in Use of Force Between Rural and Urban AreasRecent analyses have illuminated a concerning trend: rural counties are experiencing disproportionately high rates ...

IntroductionThe phenomenon of missing persons is a critical concern in the United States, with certain regions exhibiting alarmingly high rates of disappearances coupled with notably low arrest ...

Understanding Murder Clearance Rates and Their SignificanceMurder clearance rates represent the percentage of homicide cases that are "cleared" through the arrest and charging of a suspect or by ...

Introduction to the CaseOn July 3, 1975, the city of Bremerton, Washington, became the backdrop for a perplexing mystery that remains unsolved to this day—the disappearance of 19-year-old Francis ...