Compelling crime stories of 2025 that influenced national discussion

The most striking crime narratives of 2025 transcended the usual tales of criminals and their victims; they delved into issues of free speech, terrorism, public trust in the justice system, and the safety of spaces once deemed secure. This year’s notable criminal cases highlighted significant societal rifts in America, keeping many glued to their social […]
Your cellphone can be a crime scene, according to a forensic expert.

A forensic scientist has noted that cell phones have essentially turned into “crime scenes” for many everyday users, especially given their pivotal role in a number of significant criminal investigations over the past year. In high-profile cases, like the University of Idaho murders and the murder of Anna Walsh by her husband Brian, both prosecutors […]
Big cities experience rise in violent crime while overall national rates fall sharply in 2025: survey

In 2025, while violent crime rates have dropped nationally, a new study indicates that some U.S. cities are seeing a rise in specific crimes like murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault—even as the overall trends improve. The Metropolitan Mayors Association (MCCA) conducted a study comparing violent crime reports from January to September 2025 with the […]
The Adams-Tisch NYPD is surpassing crime records — urging Mamdani to maintain the momentum.

Under Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the New York Police Department has seen record low shooting rates this year, with murders also nearing a significant decline. It’s quite impressive, really. The pressing question is whether Zoran Mamdani, the incoming mayor, can sustain this progress, especially considering his stance on policing. As of December 21, the murder count […]
Recent survey indicates an increase in violent crime in U.S. cities, even with a national decrease.

Violent crime decreased across the United States in 2025, yet a recent study indicates that some cities are experiencing rising rates of murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults, despite the overall improvement in national statistics. The Metropolitan Mayors Association (MCCA) analyzed crime reports from January to September 2025 and compared them to similar data from […]
Boulder police are accountable for damaging the JonBenét Ramsey crime scene, according to her brother.

JonBenet Ramsey’s Brother Criticizes Initial Investigation The brother of JonBenet Ramsey, the murdered child beauty queen, has expressed frustration over what he sees as poor handling of the investigation into her death back in 1996. He’s particularly defended their father, John Ramsey, who has faced criticism for allegedly compromising the crime scene. John Ramsey discovered […]
Pirro states that years of misleading crime statistics in DC have eroded public confidence in the justice system.

Crime Misclassification in D.C. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, remarked on Wednesday that the landscape has shifted significantly during the Trump administration. This comes after a federal review unveiled a troubling trend of misclassifying crime reports, leading to an inaccurate portrayal of crime rates in Washington, D.C. She explained, “When crime […]
Jews assaulted on NYC subway, police looking into it as a hate crime.

Subway Assault on Jewish Men in Brooklyn This week, a troubling incident unfolded in Brooklyn when a couple of attackers were captured on video making threats against a group of young Jewish men on the subway. One of the assailants even grabbed one of the victims by the chest. The group, comprising eight teenagers and […]
Crime specialist explains why the search for the Brown University shooter is surprising.

Challenges in Brown University Shooting Investigation Callahan Walsh, co-host of “America’s Most Wanted,” expressed the difficulties investigators are facing as they continue the search for the suspect involved in the Brown University shooting, now ongoing for four days. He noted, somewhat troublingly, that the lack of substantial information is very worrisome, particularly in relation to […]
Mayor Bowser criticizes the House Oversight report on crime data.

Mayor Critiques House Committee’s Crime Report D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has expressed strong disapproval of the House Oversight Committee’s initial report regarding crime statistics in the city. She argues that the conclusions drawn were politically motivated rather than based on a comprehensive investigation. A letter from Bowser to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and […]