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Homicide
Homicide, in law, any killing of one person by another. The word is from the Latin, and means “man-killing.” Homicide may be felony (a crime) or may be justifiable or excusable.
CRIME & CRIME PREVENTION
Crime and Crime Prevention is a challenge for every government and society. Learn more about how governments deal with crime, criminals and crime prevention.
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10 Largest Diamond HeistsA diamond heist is no mere robbery. It's a feat of patience and engineering that yields enormous payouts. So what are the 10 largest heists? See more »
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10 Terribly Bungled Crimes
Every once in a while, we read about an amazing heist that required skill, cunning and thought. But for every one of those, there are those that fail horribly. See more »
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5 September 11 Conspiracy Theories
The confusion and terror following the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center left many searching for answers. Some conspiracy theorists point to conflicting reports and murky political agendas in their alternative versions of the event. See more »
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Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes
The TV show "Prison Break" is the story of a structural engineer named Michael Scofield who gets himself locked up so that he can help his brother escape death row. Learn about some amazing real-life escapes. See more »
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Crime and Punishment
With each new crime that pops up, another method of detection is developed; and with each new crime that pops up, another means of protecting yourself comes to light. Learn about various crimes and the available means of detection, protection, and punishment. See more »
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Do criminal psychopaths enjoy other people's fear or just not notice it?
Psychopaths can commit horrible crimes without feeling any guilt at all. A recent study of psychopathic brains may shed some light on what's going on -- or not going on -- in these people's heads. See more »
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Fact or Fiction: Is That Legal?
Do you follow the straight and narrow, or are you known for breaking all the rules? However you choose to live your life, it still pays to know the law. Of course, this quickly gets complicated. Countries have their own laws, as do individual states. See more »
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Fact or Fiction: Serial Killers
Serial killers aren't always creepy loners who live with their mothers -- sometimes they're seemingly average churchgoers with wives and kids. How much do you know about the history of serial killers -- and would you know one if he were living next door? See more »
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How are terrorists tracked, and what does it cost?
Terrorists work very hard to remain undetected. After all, if we knew where they were, we could stop them from attacking. But they usually work in small groups, or even alone. How do law enforcement officials track them down? See more »
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How Bioterrorism Works
When an anthrax attack just after Sept. 11 killed five people and infected 18 more, U.S. residents were sent into a bioterrorism panic. Bioterrorism has actually been around for many centuries, but we keep finding new ways to combat it. See more »
